Big Data Cultivation
/ Big Data Cultivation Chapter 1027
Chapter 1027: Chapter 1027: Old and Cunning
Elder Yu talked about taxes casually, it wasn't like he said “Why don't you just confess and be done with it.”
He had heard too much about those grey areas, and not that he considered them “reasonable just because they existed” and could just tacitly accept them. When he was in charge, if he found something disagreeable, he wouldn't hesitate to start a fight.
But now, as an old man who had left the power center years ago, why bother with these concerns?
He just wanted to hint to Feng Jun: I know quite a bit about your affairs, and I just can't be bothered to fuss over them.
Then he asked, “I heard that Yuan Zihao is allowed into the bamboo forest in your valley?”
Who leaked this information? Feng Jun's brow slightly furrowed.
But the next moment, he couldn't be bothered to think about it, as there could be too many potential leakers.
Not to mention old cadres like Elder Yuan and Elder Peng, or people like Gao Qiang and Xu Leigang who had a connection with the Yu Family. Strictly speaking, there was no one in the entire estate above suspicion–only Gazi was relatively reliable.
Wang Haifeng had a brother in government, Sister Hong had quite a few businesses in Zhengyang, and Teacher Mei worked in the system… Truthfully, given the Yu Family's deep roots in Zhengyang, it wouldn't be hard to find a point of leverage on anyone.
So Feng Jun decided not to fuss over this matter. The original grounding order was partly because Elder Yu's health couldn't support him going to the bamboo forest and also to make it clear who was in charge of the estate.
Like now, Elder Yu being able to slowly walk to the bamboo forest with the help of others, was already sufficient for him to enjoy the nourishment of spiritual energy; Feng Jun also hoped to demonstrate his capabilities as a “Feng Shui master” through the bamboo forest.
However, he still responded with a smile, “The Maoshan Celestial Cave has reopened, you know that, right? It's even more effective than my bamboo forest.”
“Isn't that nonsense?” Elder Yu grunted unhappily, using such crude words, which was quite damaging to a leader's image.
But his dissatisfaction was not without reason, “Maoshan reopened its cave heaven with your support… After fighting battles half of my life, do you think I can't even know 'the enemy and myself'? Aren't you underestimating me?”
The old man got more agitated as he spoke, “Just take your Little Celestial Master, if Maoshan were really that good, would she come here for cultivation?”
Feng Jun replied with a half-smile, “Since you think so, shouldn't I say thank you for not forcibly requisitioning it?”
“Don't test me, it's useless,” Elder Yu waved dismissively and said boldly, “I didn't dare to requisition it because I was afraid you would move them away… You've moved them before, and now I'm just making a request to the master of the house, everything is negotiable.”
Previously Feng Jun had been very strict about security for the elder, aiming for the exact effect he had now — it didn't matter how powerful you were elsewhere; if you're here, you follow my rules.
Requests can be made and negotiated, but don't just seize things and feel perfectly justified about it.
Since the other side was willing to apply formally, Feng Jun intended to agree, one more person absorbing spiritual energy from the Spirit Gathering Array didn't make much difference.
But he just couldn't help his mischievous nature, saying, “There will be no inspections in any form there, are you sure your accompanying staff can agree to that?”
“You're a mischievous little fellow holding grudges,” Elder Yu chuckled pointing at him, “Always bringing up my security because you don't have any; jealous, aren't you?”
“If you say it's jealousy, then let's call it jealousy,” Feng Jun said uninterestedly continuing the verbal spar, “Since you accept the terms, then you may leave the courtyard and spend no more than four hours each day in the bamboo forest, and… only one person may accompany you!”
“Isn't that a bit excessive?” Qingzhu appeared at the door, looking angrily at Feng Jun, “The effect is about the same in the backyard's bamboo forest, why make my grandfather travel so far?”
Feng Jun looked at her expressionlessly, having seen her many times before, he no longer felt his heart stir, “Miss Yu, this is my home, I make the rules, and as you said, that's the backyard, my personal private space…”
His gaze took on a strange expression, “If I may be so bold, would you allow just anyone into your bedroom?”
His words carried a frivolous tone, but he turned and left abruptly.
Qingzhu flushed with anger, “This, this… This man is really lacking the demeanor of a master!”
“He is enjoying this,” Elder Yu sighed deeply, his old eyes carrying a profound look, “I provoked him with my security just now without any hint of envy from him… It seems that subduing him will not be easy.”
He might be an old child, but if you think he only speaks without restraint, that would be a grave mistake. His true aim in provoking Feng Jun was not just to bicker but to test his attitude.
If Feng Jun showed any irritation, or mentioned disinterest in security levels, Elder Yu could analyze his psychology based on the situation.
But people casually said, “Oh, whatever you say,” that's what truly means they don't care.
Yu Qingzhu had interacted a lot with her grandfather, and could roughly understand his thoughts, knowing that the so-called “subduing” was not about accumulating power for the Yu Family, but truly considering the nation.
However, precisely because of this, she was somewhat puzzled, “Grandpa, didn't you say that you wouldn't support the notion of extraordinary powers?”
“I don't wish to support it,” Elder Yu sighed heavily, “but such powerful forces left unregulated would be inappropriate. If all that he has done is true, then… it might be worth making an exception for once.”
“Forget it, I don't think it's necessarily true,” Yu Qingzhu tried to persuade her grandfather, “You are so old, to change your approach for this little matter, it might even damage your reputation, it's not worth it.”
“Hmm?” Elder Yu glanced at her, intrigued, “Do you also think he might be a fraud?”
Yu Qingzhu slowly shook her head, speaking seriously, “He does have some capabilities, but they are difficult to verify, especially since he is unwilling to cooperate. Grandpa, it will be very hard for you.”
In short, she did not deny Feng Jun's supernatural abilities, but if he was unwilling to comply with the system, her grandfather's attempts to force a connection could end up destroying his lifetime's good reputation.
Hearing this, Elder Yu lost interest in arguing with his granddaughter and let out a long sigh, “Ah~”
Yu Qingzhu knew her grandfather was in a bad mood, so she decided to stay over at Luohua that night. This time, she brought her own bedding and chose a room next to her grandfather's to spread it out and settle in.
Of course, Feng Jun wouldn't mind such minor issues. In fact, Xia Xiaoyu even came over that night to stay with her best friend–girlfriendships are quite hard to define.
The next morning, Yu Qingzhu woke up early. In a strange place, she could never rest very well, but after getting out of her room and moving around in the courtyard, she could feel that the air here… was really good.
Her grandfather woke up even earlier and was already strolling in the yard.
At breakfast, Elder Yu noticed something wasn't right. “How come several people are missing?”
Gazi and Gao Qiang were missing, and even Li Shishi had disappeared, which was somewhat strange, not to mention Master Feng was also not there.
Xu Leigang responded with a smile, “Boss left last night, took a few people with him.”
“He left just like that?” Elder Yu felt a bit sentimental over Feng Jun's efficiency, “Did he go to Dian Gui?”
Xu Leigang smiled faintly, “Maybe.”
But he knew well that Feng Jun was heading to Siam and knew the boss wanted to buy some perfumes there.
Since figuring out that the Time Shuttle could be smuggled, Feng Jun thought going to Siam for perfumes would be quite easy–just let Sister Hong arrange the goods and go directly.
Initially, he didn't want to go, thinking sending Shen Qingyi was enough, as the Qi Refinement Realm was sufficient to handle the Time Shuttle, but Feng Jing suggested that since the Time Shuttle was snatched from Kunlun's hands before, now letting her use it might feel a bit… excessive?
Feng Jun felt this was a fair point, so he had to make the trip himself, and Gao Qiang, Li Shishi, and others, who had never been to Siam before, could take this opportunity to see the world.
It is worth mentioning that Gao Qiang didn't even have a passport. He hadn't processed it before because he was a military personnel involved in secrets. After retiring, there's a period of decommissioning before he could go abroad– even after the period, the process would still be more complicated, so he never handled it.
If it weren't for smuggling, going abroad would indeed be troublesome, but as he put it, “Smuggling, this isn't my first time, back in the military… um, I got used to it.”
Although Feng Jun had left, he had made arrangements concerning the promise to Elder Yu.
Gao Qiang, Li Shishi, and Gazi, having left, the estate's current person-in-charge was Zhang Caixin. Hearing that Elder Yu wanted to visit the Bamboo Forest, she said she was aware of it and then called Wang Haifeng to take care of things there.
Coach Wang had been to Siam before, with his wife as well, and he wanted to take his wife again this time since she liked the seafood there, but Feng Jun refused, saying, “You can't always be so laid-back, make sure to take care of the house.”
Elder Yu went to the Bamboo Forest cheerfully, and without Zhang Caixin reminding him, he proactively chose only one person to accompany him.
He chose a health doctor to accompany him–this was also to be expected. Security personnel might not check the Bamboo Forest, but for a first visit, it was sure to bring someone knowledgeable.
As soon as Elder Yuan entered the Bamboo Forest, he instantly fell for it, feeling a deja vu similar to Feng Jun's massage techniques.
So, he stated, “This Yuan Zihao, he's not a good guy at all, having such a nice place and he has been hiding it all along.”
“Elder, please keep your voice down,” Xu Leigang could only smile wryly, “This place is our cultivation site.”
Chapter end
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