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They chatted for a while, exchanging a few words here and there, before Jiang Dalong realized that he might have been talking too much.
"Hehe, I'm really sorry, lately I've been rambling on and on whenever I talk about my wife and son... cough cough," Jiang Dalong coughed a few times, then put on a serious expression, "So, may I ask what brings Young Master Su to see the mayor? May I listen in?"
“Of course,” Su Feng nodded, his gaze falling on the father and son in front of him.
The two of them trembled violently when Su Feng stared at them like that.
“I had no intention of getting involved in this matter, but Uncle Jiu mentioned the church to me several times just now… I wonder why the mayor suddenly wants to lift the lockdown?”
Su Feng squinted and asked with a forced smile.
The mayor swallowed hard, his voice trembling as he replied, "Actually... three years have passed, and nothing much has happened. Plus, Father Wu is coming to town to preach, so this is a good opportunity to sort out the church matters..."
Seeing him stammering and unable to speak clearly, Su Feng couldn't help but laugh.
"So the mayor is a devout believer?"
“Uh… this…” The mayor scratched his head, unsure how to respond.
David, standing to the side, didn't dare utter a single word the entire time, keeping his head down and staring at the tips of his shoes.
But the attitude of the father and son has already proven everything.
There is indeed something fishy about this matter.
As Su Feng understands the plot of the exorcist storyline, the appearance of Father Wu was indeed one of the reasons why the two wanted to reopen the church.
But the bigger reason was that they wanted to use the church to carry out a certain plan.
They used churches as their base to sell opium and make huge profits!
But they are two absolute beasts!
Unfortunately, Su Feng has no evidence at the moment. Even if he were to expose this, the two would probably deny it to the death.
"Here's what I'm suggesting. Give us two days. During this time, the church will remain sealed off, and no one is allowed to enter or leave, not even Father Wu and his colleagues. It will reopen after two days."
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Chapter 149 Assisting Uncle Nine in Breakthrough Again! Reaching New Heights!
With warlord Jiang Dalong in the picture, this so-called "negotiation" was nothing more than a one-sided order.
The town mayor dared not refuse. Even though he was a hundred times unwilling, he had no choice but to nod and agree under Jiang Dalong's gaze.
Ultimately, they agreed to give Su Feng and Uncle Jiu two days to deal with the risks of the church, and after two days, they would decide whether to reopen the church depending on the situation.
After reaching an agreement, Su Feng and the others got up and left without lingering, with Jiang Dalong following behind.
The mayor only breathed a heavy sigh of relief after the figure disappeared outside the courtyard.
"I never expected that Uncle Jiu would be so close to Commander Jiang... And who exactly is that Young Master Su from earlier? Even Commander Jiang has to bow and scrape to him."
David sat to the side, his expression somewhat stiff, his face alternating between pale and flushed.
He seemed to be thinking, then suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly. "No! We can't seal off the church!"
The mayor was also taken aback by David's behavior. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Dad! Have you forgotten? Tonight is the time for the first shipment to arrive. If we blockade the church and let those outsiders run amok inside, what will happen to our goods?"
Upon hearing this, the town mayor's face twitched. "Oh dear! Do you think I don't know? But the commander was there just now, and we don't even know who that young master Su is. How could I dare to refuse?!"
"What should we do?" David scratched his head anxiously, then quickly took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag to calm his agitated emotions. "How about we go and talk to Master Tulong and get rid of that Uncle Jiu and that troublesome kid?"
These words nearly made the mayor spit out the tea he was holding.
"Are you serious? You, you, are you serious?"
“There’s no other way,” David swallowed. “We’ve already paid for this deal, and there can’t be any mistakes! Even with the General’s backing, it’s not going to work!”
"Son, you must think this through. This is like pulling chestnuts out of the fire; if you're not careful, you'll get burned." The town mayor's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he earnestly advised him.
"Let's calm down and see. If those two really block our path to wealth tonight, then we'll have no choice but to eliminate them ruthlessly."
David took a deep drag on his cigarette, his eyes turning fierce. "As long as we do it discreetly, no one will know that we're the ones behind it."
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Su Feng and his group returned to the main street.
Throughout the journey, Jiang Dalong tried every means to strike up a conversation with Su Feng, attempting to build a closer relationship. He even offered to invite them to his residence in Jiuquan Town for a casual meal.
However, Su Feng had other matters to attend to and declined.
"In that case, alright then..." Jiang Dalong didn't insist. Before leaving, he added, "I'll be staying here for a few more days. If Young Master Su needs any help, feel free to come to me. Anything is fine!"
After saying this, under the protection of a group of soldiers, Jiang Dalong got into a three-wheeled vehicle and drove away.
"Ha, indeed, in this world, having a gun is more effective than saying a hundred words." Su Feng muttered to himself as he watched the figure disappear into the dust.
I thought that going to the mayor's house today to discuss the church would be a troublesome affair, but I didn't expect Jiang Dalong to be there as well.
With this powerful warlord backing him, he could settle things with just a word.
It is indeed quite convenient.
It seems that maintaining good relationships is still very important.
"Young Master Su, shall we go and take a look at the church now?" Uncle Nine said, leaning closer.
Su Feng had witnessed how rushed he was in everything he did.
“It’s still early…” Su Feng looked up at the blazing sun in the sky. “It’s broad daylight, and there are still many people at the church. We won’t cause any trouble. We’ll go there after nightfall.”
After hesitating for a long time, Uncle Nine had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"Where does Uncle Nine live?" Su Feng suddenly asked.
Uncle Nine was taken aback for a moment, then told him the exact location.
“Perfect timing, I’ll be passing through here too. Let’s go back first, I have something to give you.”
Su Feng smiled mysteriously and said.
Even though Uncle Nine was completely bewildered at this moment, he was already used to Su Feng's unpredictable behavior, so he had no choice but to lead the way and take Su Feng back to the inn where he was staying.
The three of them, master and disciples, booked two rooms. As the master, Uncle Nine naturally had to stay in one room by himself.
After Qiu Shengwen returned to the room next door, Uncle Jiu brought Su Feng into the room at the other end.
"Young Master Su, is there something you wish to entrust to me?" Uncle Jiu asked curiously as he closed the door.
"It's not as exaggerated as people say, it's just a little gadget."
Su Feng smiled faintly and took out a top-grade spirit stone from his Qiankun bag.
This is one of the many spirit stones that absorbed the spiritual energy of the thousand-year-old flying zombie yesterday.
The energy it contains is something that any practitioner would covet.
Generally speaking, absorbing the spiritual energy of just one spirit stone is equivalent to three years of arduous cultivation for an ordinary cultivator!
Now that he had quite a few coins, Su Feng decided to give one to Uncle Jiu.
"This is... a spirit stone?" Uncle Nine carefully took the spirit stone from Su Feng's hand, blinking back and forth.
He felt a chill in his palms, as if a mysterious energy was seeping into his body, bringing him indescribable comfort.
“Didn’t Uncle Nine break through to the Qi Refining stage a while ago? I was thinking that this spirit stone could help Uncle Nine continue to break through, and maybe even reach a higher level.”
Upon hearing Su Feng's words, Uncle Nine licked his dry lips, his face filled with disbelief.
"Why would Young Master Su help me so much? This spirit stone is of excellent quality, and the spiritual energy it contains is inexhaustible... Wouldn't it be better if Young Master Su used it himself?" Uncle Nine raised his head and asked again.
His voice trembled slightly, as if he couldn't believe he could accept such an expensive gift.
You should know that these fully absorbed top-grade spirit stones are priceless treasures!
It's something you can't buy no matter how much money you have!
However, Su Feng simply shrugged and said, "It's alright, I have plenty of these spirit stones."
"There are many more?!"
Uncle Nine seemed to have heard something incredible, and staggered back a few steps, almost dropping the spirit stone in his hand.
"Where exactly did Young Master Su find these top-grade spirit stones?"
"It's a long story... Anyway, Uncle Jiu, just absorb it. I'll assist you and help you digest this spiritual energy smoothly." Su Feng changed the subject.
It's best not to talk about the flying zombies if possible.
Otherwise, it might shock Uncle Nine so much that he wouldn't be able to get out of bed for a year.
"Alright... then I'll accept it without hesitation." Uncle Nine nodded, flattered, and sat down on the bed, clutching the spirit stone tightly.
The spiritual energy contained within the spirit stone was quite abundant, and it was clearly impossible for Uncle Nine to absorb it quickly given his current cultivation level.
It would take at least three days and three nights to absorb it all.
Su Feng had naturally taken this into account, which is why he planned to assist from the sidelines.
It wasn't that I was worried about any unexpected events, but rather that Uncle Nine's improved cultivation level was a good thing for him.
In the future, when encountering even more powerful and terrifying evil spirits, Uncle Nine will be able to deal with them calmly, without having to face every battle with the determination to die.
"let's start."
Su Feng sat to the side and lightly tapped the spirit stone in front of him. Suddenly, a beam of light enveloped the spirit stone.
The next second, wisps of energy drifted out and hovered above their heads.
Uncle Nine could see it, and his face was full of surprise, his mouth half open, unable to express his feelings at that moment.
"Please concentrate, Uncle Jiu, and remember to control your spiritual energy well, otherwise there is a risk of it getting out of control."
Su Feng whispered a reminder, based on his own experience.
Upon hearing this, Uncle Nine quickly closed his eyes, focused his mind and circulated his energy, gathering some of his spiritual energy in his dantian and the rest in his crown chakra.