Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Owing Money is Grandpa

Daoist Tuxing tried every possible way to persuade him.

After all, money owed is money that needs to be repaid, and Daoist Tuxing had a vague feeling.

That is, Daoist Shouren was different from before; as for the exact change, he couldn’t be sure.

But it’s better to avoid trouble, just repay the Spirit Stones owed.

“Junior Brother Goyue, trust me, this Spirit Stone should be repaid!”

Seeing that he couldn’t convince Fan Qinghui, Daoist Tuxing turned to Daoist Goyue.

Daoist Goyue was initially hesitant, but hearing his senior brother say that, he nodded unconsciously.

“Wait, are you two out of your minds? Those Spirit Stones are not a small amount, don’t you know who Daoist Shouren is?”

“Owing money is just common sense!”

“It’s not just me who won’t pay; just wait, plenty of people won’t pay!”

“This is the Ancient Moon Sect; does he really dare to turn hostile?”

Fan Qinghui couldn’t understand, really couldn’t.

“Even if he doesn’t turn hostile, you’ll still ruin your reputation!” Daoist Tuxing advised.

“Impossible, if he only comes to us three for debt collection, my reputation might take a hit, but if he starts chasing after everyone who owes him money, it’s his reputation that will go down the drain, not mine!”

Words can destroy a reputation.

When Daoist Shouren goes after those who owe him, one word at a time, he could be verbally buried forever.

Daoist Tuxing tried to persuade a few more times, but Fan Qinghui remained unmoved.

“Senior Brother, just tell them I’m in closed-door cultivation, and pretend I don’t know about this. Can he really drag me out of my closed-door state?”

“Alright, I’m outta here!”

Daoist Tuxing had no choice but to leave with Daoist Goyue.

“Daoist Shouren, sorry to keep you waiting! Here are my thirty thousand top-tier Spirit Stones. I feel deeply ashamed for owing you for so long!”

Daoist Tuxing spoke quite elegantly.

“Daoist, here’s my ten thousand Spirit Stones.”

A smile appeared on Daoist Shouren’s face.

“I’m practically out of my mind with poverty. I hope both Daoists can understand.”

“Not at all, it’s our fault for not repaying you this long. You coming to collect is only right; we hope you won’t be angry with us.”

“Of course not, of course not.”

Daoist Shouren was extremely happy, as these two actually returned.

“Where is Daoist Fan? Why haven’t I seen him?”

“My junior brother is currently in closed-door cultivation. It wouldn’t be good to wake him. Once he’s out, I’ll let him know, and he can come to deliver it to you himself, alright?”

Daoist Shouren did not press further and nodded, “In that case, I’ll take my leave!”

“Daoist, stay a little longer—I must treat you to some of our Ancient Moon Sect’s special delicacies.”

“No need, no need! I still have more Spirit Stones to collect, so I’ll take my leave.”

The three left.

“Daoist Lu, Daoist Lin, how’s it going? These guys aren’t too bad, right?” Daoist Shouren was grinning widely.

Turns out, his protection wasn’t pointless after all.

Lu Ye nodded lightly.

Honestly, having two people return Spirit Stones exceeded Lu Ye’s expectations.

“Let’s go, next one!”

What he didn’t know was that Fan Qinghui couldn’t help but laugh after seeing Daoist Shouren leave like that.

See? Not giving him Spirit Stones is that simple.

His two honest seniors really handed over such a hefty sum of Spirit Stones; they were just so silly!

He couldn’t help but share this with others.

With two batches of Spirit Stones returned, Daoist Shouren felt confident and in high spirits.

He even took out the Transmitting Stone.

“What are you doing?” Lu Ye asked.

“Hahaha, what else? Naturally contacting them in advance to prepare the Spirit Stones. I’m getting mentally ready. As long as I can collect half, I’ll be more than satisfied,” Daoist Shouren laughed.

Lu Ye’s lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he stayed silent.

He and Lin Chuyue exchanged glances, both seeing pity in each other’s eyes.

If you just went over to ask for it directly, people might impulsively hand over some Spirit Stones.

But you’re giving them a heads-up…

Daoist Shouren began contacting everyone who owed him.

“Daoist Mofeng, it’s Daoist Shouren. Are you there?”

“Daoist Shouren, I’m here!”

“So, do you remember how ninety-one years ago, you invited me to the North Sea?”

“Of course I remember! Daoist Shouren showed great powers, making the North Sea monsters cry for mercy. I remember it clearly.”

“Hahaha, back then you spent thirty thousand Spirit Stones to invite me to the North Sea. You didn’t have Spirit Stones then, and now, a hundred years later, shouldn’t you give me what you promised?”

The Transmitting Stone suddenly went silent.

Daoist Shouren???

He didn’t mind and started contacting another person.

“Daoist Fengjian, long time no see, are you there?”

“Daoist Shouren, I am here! This time with that Lu Ye killing machine getting involved, I was just going to thank you.”

Lu Ye???

“Ahem, it’s not that he killed; Lu Ye was being chased the entire time, completely helpless.”

“Yes, indeed, totally helpless.”

“So, do you remember eighty-one years ago when you invited me…”

Daoist Fengjian fell silent.

“Little Yuan!”

“Daoist Shouren, you contacting me is such a delightful surprise!”

“Hahaha, Little Yuan, do you remember twenty-four years ago when you begged me…”

Little Yuan fell silent.

Daoist Shouren contacted more than ten people in one breath, clearly very busy.

From three hundred forty years ago to just three years ago, everyone he contacted was someone who’d sought his help.

But he kept contacting one by one.

Ultimately, only one person gave him a clear reply.

“Congratulations, Daoist! I have prepared fine wine and food in my cave. Come find me, and I’ll present my Spirit Stones to you with both hands!”

Daoist Shouren was suddenly stunned by this response.

“Daoist, why the congratulations?”

“Congratulations, Daoist, for awakening to a new life!”

Daoist Shouren…

I must say, his eyes felt quite sore at this moment.

Lu Ye was also surprised.

“Who is this?” Lu Ye asked in astonishment.

“Daoist Yuhua.”

Daoist Yuhua… no wonder, no wonder.

In his last life, Daoist Yuhua had warned him not to always be too nice to others.

Though he’d not interacted much with Daoist Yuhua, he knew he fell in the Demon Wars. A truly ethereal being!

But where were the others?

“Daoist? Daoist? Where are you?”

“Sorry, Daoist Shouren, I have urgent matters to attend to. We’ll talk another day!”

“Daoist Shouren, I owe you Spirit Stones. I remember, but I truly don’t have Spirit Stones right now. You know I’ve got a pile of trouble recently.”

“Daoist Shouren, I’m sorry, I have no Spirit Stones right now.”

Some replied, while others who just chatted went dead silent at the mention of owing Spirit Stones.

Daoist Shouren…