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By dying, I can sever the root of all these calamities!
People around gasped in surprise!
Unexpectedly, the Sword God Xie Xiaofeng was driven to a dead end and chose to commit suicide!
His act of suicide was so decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
The next moment, his steel-like palm, brimming with true energy, was about to slam down on his own head.
Just then, a teacup flew out and hit his palm.
The teacup, being a fragile object, remained intact after interrupting his suicide attempt, then spun around and flew back into Chen Yan's hand.
Not a single drop of tea spilled from the teacup!
"Wow! The shopkeeper is incredibly strong! He saved Xie Xiaofeng with such ease!"
Both Wanwan and Wuqing were shocked, both surprised and delighted.
They felt that Chen Yan's strength had repeatedly refreshed their understanding of power.
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Shi Feixuan's pupils also contracted. She witnessed Chen Yan's power for the first time and was both shocked and impressed.
Silently comparing his master, Fan Qinghui, to Chen Yan, he finally shook his head.
His master, Fan Qinghui, was not only inferior to Chen Yan, but far, far worse...
Even Zhang Sanfeng, who was standing outside quietly watching the spectacle like an ordinary old man, had a much more serious expression.
He knew he could save Xie Xiaofeng with the teacup, and he could do it without the teacup breaking, but he couldn't do it without spilling a drop of water...
"Master Chen, why did you save me?!"
Xie Xiaofeng was shocked, angry, and grateful all at the same time.
His eyes were filled with sorrow and despair as he shouted, "I...I'm a jinx, a plague god who only brings disaster and slaughter. Let me die, it will be better for everyone!"
Chen Yan gave him a speechless look: "I stopped your suicide attempt not to save you, but because I didn't want any blood to be shed in my fortune-telling shop, and I didn't want anyone to die in it, understand?"
Xie Xiaofeng was stunned for a moment, then nodded silently: "Then, then I'll find a deserted valley to hang myself, that way I won't cause trouble for anyone..."
After saying that, he turned and left dejectedly.
"Shopkeeper, is there any way to save him?"
Ruthless was getting a little anxious.
She was kind-hearted by nature and came from a proper government office called the Six Doors, so she couldn't bear to see someone like Xie Xiaofeng die a miserable death.
Wanwan and Shi Feixuan also looked at Chen Yan.
Clearly, they felt sorry for Xie Xiaofeng and wanted to help him.
Chen Yan exhaled a breath of stale air, thinking to himself, "Oh well, Xie Xiaofeng is my customer. If he leaves my place and then turns around and commits suicide, it won't be good for my reputation."
He immediately called out to Xie Xiaofeng.
"Master Chen, is there anything else you would like to instruct me on?"
Xie Xiaofeng bowed respectfully to Chen Yan, his eyes devoid of any life.
Chen Yan: "Do you know Yan Shisan, the Thirteen Deadly Swordsman?"
Xie Xiaofeng nodded.
Although he had never met this swordsman who was about the same renown as himself, he had heard of him countless times.
Chen Yan: "If you want to continue living, if you want to find your reason and belief to live, if you want to get out of your current predicament and confusion, you can go to Yan Shisan."
Looking for Yan Shisan?
Xie Xiaofeng was stunned.
Wanwan, Wuqing, and Shi Feixuan were stunned.
Zhang Sanfeng and the onlookers were all completely bewildered.
Chen Yan: "Yan Shisan is a qualified and excellent swordsman. His excellence lies not only in his swordsmanship, but also in his understanding and dedication to the sword."
He possesses the sharpness and conviction that Xie Xiaofeng lacks, and he is also a person who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and would definitely be very willing to help you.
"If you find Yan Shisan and spend some time with him, you will learn a lot from him, which will help you get out of the fog and predicament you are in..."
Xie Xiaofeng was pleasantly surprised and bowed deeply to Chen Yan in gratitude.
If you can live, who would want to die?
He chose to commit suicide because he couldn't find his way forward.
Now that Chen Yan has shown him a bright path, he naturally won't seek death again.
After bowing deeply to Chen Yan, the deathly aura emanating from him was significantly reduced, and his eyes regained a spark of life and vitality.
He turned and strode away.
As people watched his departing figure, they seemed to see not a person, but a sharp sword buried deep in the soil, about to break through the earth...
"Shopkeeper, can Yan Shisan really inspire Xie Xiaofeng to have the courage to live?"
Shi Feixuan was surprised.
Chen Yan nodded, while Wanwan rolled her eyes: "Hey, nun, is this how you act as a shop assistant? How dare you question the shopkeeper? I don't think you're qualified at all."
Shi Feixuan smiled, not angry at all, and explained, "I'm sorry, I don't doubt the shopkeeper, I'm just really curious."
Wanwan gave a soft hum, as if she was about to say something more.
Chen Yan waved his hand, adopting the authority of a shopkeeper, and said, "Today we are announcing new shop rules. Anyone who dares to make noise and disrupt the team will have their wages deducted!"
"We only have three taels of silver a month as wages, how dare you deduct it?"
Wanwan and Wuqing glared at each other.
Shi Feixuan was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.
Not long ago, Chen Yan had already agreed to give each of them a monthly salary of three qian of silver. He felt embarrassed to keep taking advantage of them for free, lest someone say behind his back that he was a heartless boss.
"Is a salary of three qian of silver very low?"
Chen Yan said seriously, "Old Bai and the others at Tongfu Inn next door work much harder than you, and they only earn two coins a month. I give you three coins a month, which is already a high salary. You have no idea how envious Old Bai and Big Mouth are..."
Instantly.
Wanwan and Wuqing could find no more words to refute, and gave Chen Yan a fierce glare.
Shi Feixuan covered her mouth and chuckled, finding life at the fortune-telling shop quite interesting, much more vibrant and energetic than at Cihang Jingzhai.
Outside the fortune-telling shop, seeing that there was no excitement to be seen, the onlookers gradually dispersed.
An elderly man dressed in fine clothes glanced around and, finding no one, quickly walked into the fortune-telling shop.
He smiled coldly and stepped forward to greet her.
But when the richly dressed old man looked up, Wuqing saw his face clearly and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his face showing shock, hostility, wariness, disgust and other emotions.
"Heartless girl, are you not welcoming our guest?"
The old man smiled slightly, his expression quite effeminate, and his voice was high-pitched and neither male nor female.
After calming himself down, Wuqing recognized the man as Cao Zhengchun, the Grand Supervisor of the Eastern Depot!
They were also the old rivals and enemies of the Six Doors.
Although she is no longer the head constable of the Six Doors, she still cannot give Cao Zhengchun a friendly look.
Cao Zhengchun ignored her, jumped past her, and entered the fortune-telling shop.
He cupped his hands in greeting to Chen Yan, a smile on his face, and said softly, "Cao Zhengchun, the Grand Supervisor of the Eastern Depot of the Great Ming Dynasty, greets Immortal Master Chen."
Chen Yan was reborn twice after time-traveling.
It was also the first time he had ever seen a eunuch, so he couldn't help but take a second look at Cao Zhengchun.
He was indeed just like the character in the TV series: fair-skinned, beardless, and with an effeminate air.
He smiled and said, "You're too kind, Chief Supervisor Cao. May I ask what brings you here?"
"There is something very important to find Master Chen."
Cao Zhengchun took out a handkerchief from somewhere, covered his mouth, and chuckled softly.
Chen Yan is a straight man, but seeing his effeminate demeanor, he secretly shuddered, feeling a little overwhelmed.
He pointed to the wooden crate containing the conditions and said, "Since Supervisor Cao has questions, let's proceed according to procedure."
Cao Zhengchun nodded.
First, he took out a silver ingot and placed it in front of Chen Yan, then went to the wooden box to take out a slip of paper.
"The conditions must be very difficult! The conditions must be very difficult!"
Both Wanwan and Wuqing prayed aloud in their hearts.
Then, their faces lit up with joy.
They noticed that when Cao Zhengchun opened the note and read the conditions on it, his effeminate, fake smile froze, and he stood there, dumbfounded.