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These Old Ghosts are unwilling to reincarnate and often cause trouble for the living. His master captured several ghosts and kept them under control at the foot of the mountain. Before they passed away, most of them were forcibly refined and sent into reincarnation.
I caught a flaw in his words and asked, "Most? What about the few remaining?"
Ma Rulong smiled and said, "Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed."
I snorted and didn't press further. What he said sounded mystical but was hard to believe. Ghost Immortal is a type of existence from ancient legends, similar to what is generally understood as an immortal. As for the Millennium Old Ghost, I thought he was just boasting. If he said a few decades or even a hundred years, I could barely believe it. But a thousand years... that would have to be before the Yuan Dynasty. In such ancient times, I had never heard of any ghostly spirits surviving to the present.
However, this Extradition Ceremony truly opened my eyes. I even felt regret for not being able to see the true forms of those hundreds of spirits; after all, the effects produced by feeling and sight are entirely different concepts.
The next morning, I took Qin Senior Sister and Zheng Xuejie back on the train. Ma Rulong did not join us; he wrote down a payment account number and asked me to transfer the money once I got back. When we arrived at Zheng Xuejie's home, the Zheng Couple naturally expressed their gratitude towards me, saying many kind words and wanting to give me an extra portion of money. I naturally refused, reminding them to remember their promise and not forget to give their second daughter another chance at life.
Some miscellaneous matters afterward are not worth mentioning. Once home, I called my grandfather to ask if Second Uncle had returned. Grandpa said that things were at a critical moment and that we might see results in the next few days. I worriedly asked, "Is Second Uncle doing well?"
Grandpa knew I was anxious, so he reassured me that the situation was leaning towards optimism; Thailand was united and hadn't given the other side too many opportunities. That Drug Dealer was likely nearing his breaking point; just a few hours ago, he had sent someone to negotiate. Although the negotiation ended in disagreement, it indicated that they felt pressure. The Dealers had a clear goal: they must give way to us; otherwise, no matter how much money they spent, we would fight back!
As the saying goes, money can make ghosts push millstones. Although the Drug Dealer had money and wielded power beyond ordinary reach, compared to the united merchants of an entire country, that power was enough to make anyone retreat. Moreover, they wisely did not involve others; they only aimed to intimidate us. This style of operation resembled my grandfather's methods; it was likely his idea.
After patiently waiting at home for several days, Second Uncle finally called me. His first words were: "Child, Uncle is back."
I was so excited that I almost cried tears of joy. Second Uncle said he had also faced perilous situations this time; in Cambodia, he found many Ajan from Laos and Myanmar. These people were used to dealing with the Drug Dealers and acted without any hesitation. At first, the Azhans in Thailand were unprepared and caught off guard; fortunately, they later invited many Black-Clad Achan for assistance, which stabilized their position.
Finally, after careful planning and securing the victory, the Drug Dealer suffered a loss and had to take a step back. Not only did he have to release Ajan Dong, but he also had to pay an additional one hundred thousand USD. This amount was barely enough to cover the costs for the Dealers, but Second Uncle said that what they wanted was not money, but a way to make money. As long as the path was open, they would eventually earn it back. Moreover, although they won this battle, they also suffered some losses in strength. The Drug Dealer remained rational and did not resort to assassination; otherwise, leaving aside Ajan, if he sent someone to Thailand to cause trouble, those Dealers, no matter how skilled, would not stand a chance against firearms.
Although Second Uncle did not elaborate on the details, I could still sense the tense and frightening atmosphere, so I said I would go to Thailand to see him soon. Second Uncle hesitated; he didn’t want me to come so quickly but couldn’t provide a convincing reason. I became alert and asked, “Are you injured?”
Second Uncle gave a bitter smile and said, “You only become sharp at times like this. Why are you so foolish in business?”
I quickly asked, “Where are you hurt? Is it serious?”
Second Uncle shook his head and said, “It’s not serious; I just got nicked on my forehead and had a few stitches.”
I wouldn’t believe that; if it were just a few stitches, why would he try to hide it from me? After hanging up the phone, I intended to book a flight for that night, but due to time constraints, I missed the flight and had to postpone until the next day. In the evening, I received a call from Hu Xiaoyi, who was reporting on Qin Zhenzhen's recent situation.
After resolving the drum issue, Qin Zhenzhen's relationship with Hu Xiaoyi quickly heated up. Her parents also noticed Hu Xiaoyi's attitude during the incident and realized that this young man genuinely liked their daughter. Although their views were traditional, they understood that trying to prevent college students from dating was practically impossible. So they tacitly accepted it but warned Qin Zhenzhen that before graduation, she must not cross any boundaries; everything could wait until after marriage.
This was something Qin Zhenzhen told Hu Xiaoyi. I couldn’t help but chuckle; given Hu Xiaoyi's innocent nature, he would probably be too shy to lift his head at that time.
Additionally, he wanted me to help get some good Amulets for Qin Zhenzhen's family. Qin Dad had been concerned about my White Olive Amulet and said that if they had that on them, their daughter wouldn’t suffer these troubles. Hu Xiaoyi shared this sentiment; he knew that as long as it was a good Authentic one, generally nothing bad would happen. Since he didn’t know anyone else in this line of work besides me, he specifically called for this reason.
I smiled and asked, “Are you paying for it or is her family covering it?”
Hu Xiaoyi awkwardly replied, “I’ve been to her house a few times and haven’t bought anything decent yet, so…”
As soon as I heard this, I understood and said, “Wow! A good Amulet can cost several thousand dollars; are you sure you want to be so generous?”
Hu Xiaoyi was startled and quickly said, "Don't make it so expensive. The key is the effectiveness; a few thousand yuan each is still acceptable."
I wasn't sure if a few thousand yuan could buy an Amulet that met his requirements, so I suggested waiting until we got to Thailand to ask Second Uncle.
The next day, I boarded the plane, and when I arrived in Thailand, Gai came to pick me up at the airport. I asked him how Second Uncle was doing, and Gai replied, "The Second Young Master is still in the hospital, but he's no longer in serious danger."
I felt a chill run down my spine and struggled not to jump out of my seat in the car. I asked, "Hospital? Serious danger? What happened to him? Didn't they say he only had a few stitches?"
Gai glanced at me through the rearview mirror and said, "It seems the Second Young Master didn't tell you the truth. He was hit by shrapnel from a mortar shell in Cambodia and nearly died. A monk performed a ritual to save his life, and then he was urgently sent back for treatment. He was in critical care for a day and night before waking up. Fortunately, he was lucky; a piece of shrapnel grazed his forehead without injuring his brain, or else..."
Without saying another word, I ordered Gai to drive straight to the hospital. Gai responded with an "Oh," and asked if he should notify the old master. I trembled with anger and said, "Notify what? He wants to hide everything from me; why should I tell them anything!"
Seeing me furious, Gai didn't dare say more and obediently drove to the hospital. When we arrived, he led me to the High-Class Ward. My grandfather was still waiting for me at home, so only Second Uncle and a young, beautiful Nurse were in the room. As I entered, Second Uncle was holding the Nurse's hand, helping her read palms. He was seriously examining her hand and didn't look up when the door opened. He said, "Your hand... long, slender, beautiful! But you're missing a man! Hmm, missing a man who's lying in bed!"
I was initially filled with anger, but hearing his flirtatious words made me want to laugh despite myself. Second Uncle looked up upon seeing me and froze for a moment. He glanced at Gai beside him and slowly furrowed his brow, saying, "Why did you bring him here?"
Before Gai could respond, I jumped in first: "What’s wrong? Can't I come? Is this a palace or hell?"
Second Uncle realized he had hidden things from me and felt guilty; he chuckled and said, "It's paradise. Come here! Uncle missed you; look at this bunch of bananas I specially brought from Myanmar—authentic and delicious."
I thought to myself that he shouldn't be so cheeky; did he really think I couldn't tell Thai bananas apart? Just focus on recovering; as for needing a man lying in bed—I'd say it's you who needs a woman lying in bed! The beautiful Nurse blushed and quickly pulled her hand away from Second Uncle's grasp before lowering her head and leaving the room.
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