FIMA Ch70: Do It

“This is truly pushing people too far!” Han Mingye slammed his hand heavily on the table.

In the spacious hall, the Great Elder of the Xu family stared fixedly at Han Mingye: “Nephew, you were the one who proposed this matter back then. Our great aristocratic families all gave you face. Now that things have turned out like this, you must at least come up with a plan, right?”

Yesterday, he routinely checked the accounts of his family’s shops, only to find that none of the talismans in their shops had been sold this month. It should be known that their Xu family specialized in talismans with first-rate talisman-making techniques. In the past, no matter how many they produced, demand always exceeded supply.

Later, he called the managers below him to ask, and only after hearing them explain with trepidation did he realize what had happened. It turned out that a new online store selling talismans had recently opened. It was said that their prices were much lower than the Xu family’s, and the effects released by the talismans were even better. As a result, those rogue cultivators and minor families all swarmed over there, leaving their Xu family completely ignored…

Since their Xu family was one of the Four Great Aristocratic Families, they naturally had some special channels. Facing this sudden market takeover, a thorough investigation was unavoidable. As a result, they discovered that the online store was actually registered under the name of the Special Control Bureau.

They said a person named Gu Siyuan from the Special Control Bureau had recently developed some method for the mechanized production of talismans. It sounded like a fantasy, but this was the actual reality.

Now, what was there left to not understand? They had wanted to manipulate the Special Control Bureau, but ended up getting slapped in the face instead.

In order to maintain their daily cultivation expenses, the Four Great Aristocratic Families all engaged in the talisman and pill business. But only the Xu family relied primarily on talismans, so their losses were the greatest; they were almost unable to keep the pot boiling.

The matter of restricting the Special Control Bureau’s talismans was originally initiated by Han Mingye. Now that things had become like this, he could only come to Han Mingye for an explanation, whether it was to solve the problem or compensate for the losses.

Han Mingye was also a smart person; how could he not know what this old geezer meant? The anger in his heart burned even hotter.

However, at a time like this, he couldn’t show it. Aristocratic families had their rules, otherwise, no one would listen to the Han family’s schemes next time.

Han Mingye made a rare exception to his usual cold young master demeanor, forced out a few pleasant words, and promised corresponding compensation before sending off the Xu Family’s Great Elder.

Once he returned to his room, his expression immediately turned icy cold.

“These old things! When it was first proposed, every one of them was more active than anyone else. Now that something has gone wrong, they push it onto others, as if they didn’t bring their brains back then!”

A good while after speaking, he noticed that Xie Yuchen, who usually loved to echo his sentiments, hadn’t reacted at all. He frowned and looked over.

Xie Yuchen was lowering his eyes, focused intently on the computer screen.

“What are you looking at?” Han Mingye walked over and asked.

Xie Yuchen looked up and said softly: “The video from that online store.”

Things like talismans cost four or five figures for a single piece; naturally, it was impossible to sell them with empty words.
The homepage of Gu Siyuan’s online store featured video demonstrations of the talismans’ effects, as well as the talisman production process. He wasn’t afraid of others trying to copy it.

Xie Yuchen recalled Xie Xuanxing’s appearance on the screen just now. Being able to control the operation of a currency printing machine was absolutely not a simple burden.
When they ran into them on the Feng Shui street earlier, he already knew Xie Xuanxing’s progress was unusually massive. Seeing it with his own eyes now, he was even more certain…

In the two matches back in S City, he had actually only won by a narrow margin.
At this moment, he even felt somewhat fortunate that he had listened to Fourth Uncle Han’s words yesterday and hadn’t actually clashed with those people. Otherwise, he and Han Mingye would have truly delivered themselves to their door just to get slapped in the face.

Han Mingye also stared intently for a long while. However, he completely couldn’t understand how talismans could be produced in batches like this.
He looked at Xie Yuchen: “Yuchen, you have outstanding talent in the path of talismans. Can you see any clues in this?”

Xie Yuchen shook his head.

Han Mingye was also turning to any doctor he could find in his panic. What Xie Yuchen had learned was how to draw talismans, not how to manufacture them.
This mechanized method of producing talismans was clearly Gu Siyuan’s doing, just like those bizarre theories he used when killing that half-Ghost King at Luojun Mountain.

Han Mingye’s eyes darkened, and he said in a low voice: “Looking at it this way, the threat posed by this Gu Siyuan is too great; he’s even more detestable than Gu Beilin.”

“Eldest Young Master, the Old Ancestor wishes to see you.” At this time, a young boy dressed in white walked over.

Han Mingye’s eyes lit up: “Let’s go.”

Following behind the boy, Han Mingye arrived at a secluded courtyard.
The yard was very simple, containing only a small cobblestone path, a few withered plum trees, and that mysterious thatched cottage.

By the time he arrived, Fourth Uncle Han was already there.
Fourth Uncle Han nodded to Han Mingye and spoke respectfully toward the thatched cottage: “Old Ancestor.”

In the entire family, these two were the ones who saw the Old Ancestor the most; even the current family head couldn’t compare.
And the reason they could be far ahead of their peers in strength was entirely thanks to the Old Ancestor’s guidance.

“You’re here.”
From inside the thatched cottage, a faint, elderly male voice transmitted out.

This voice was extremely ethereal. Even after hearing it many times, Fourth Uncle Han and Han Mingye were still shocked by the Old Ancestor’s strength. He was clearly just a short distance away, yet it felt as if he was across the world, and at the same time, right next to their ears.

Right at this moment, that voice continued: “I cast a divination and observed that Ye-er’s luck has faintly been covered by a layer of gray fog.”

Han Mingye’s expression changed. How important was luck to a cultivator!
He immediately took a step forward and said: “Please instruct me, Old Ancestor.”

“According to the hexagram, this is not a natural disaster, but a man-made calamity. I traced it back to its source; the change began about three months ago. However, this person’s fate is unpredictable, and I cannot see his true face clearly. But, Ye-er, you should have an impression. Have you come into contact with anyone who has become a major obstacle to you? Since his appearance, you have felt that everything goes wrong.” The ethereal voice drifted out intermittently.

Han Mingye’s expression changed, and he immediately said loudly: “Yes! Just now, this person has created another major disaster for your nephew.”

“Tell me about it.”

“Yes.” Han Mingye immediately gave a detailed account of the Xu Family’s Great Elder coming to him, the events at Luojun Mountain, and the recent incident of the magical artifact being snatched away on the Feng Shui street.

A moment later, the ethereal voice in the thatched cottage actually revealed a hint of killing intent: “This person must be eliminated. Otherwise, not only will he hinder Ye-er, but it will also not be a good thing for me, for the entire Han family, or for this cultivation world.”

“Yes!” Han Mingye rejoiced.

Fourth Uncle Han, standing to the side, also nodded deeply. He began to officially regard Gu Siyuan with importance. Previously, when he heard about him using some science to kill a Ghost King, he hadn’t thought much of it. But now, he was shaking the foundation of the aristocratic families.
And then there was that Xie Xuanxing. His talent in talisman making seemed extremely high as well, since he could operate the talisman printing machine.
At the upcoming Grand Tournament, who knew what unexpected variables he might bring? It would be best to trip him up before then, or even directly eliminate him.

Meanwhile, inside the Special Control Bureau building.

He Pan was extremely happy: “Boss Gu, since the establishment of our Special Control Bureau, this is the first time we’ve generated revenue! Awesome, this is simply too awesome!”
After all, Gu Siyuan was brought to the Special Control Bureau by him, so his name was also on the ledger of merit.

Shen Ling, the Director of Division 2, asked: “You guys acted so high-profile. Have those aristocratic families shown any reaction?”

“Would they dare to?” Gu Siyuan sneered. “Do they really think our government is made of mud? Before, they claimed a shortage of talismans to find excuses not to sell to our Bureau. Now that our Bureau has solved the problem for them, they actually dare to chirp and complain? Do they really want to tear up all pretenses?”

He Pan chuckled: “You kid, you really considered all the causes and consequences clearly. That’s exactly right.”

Gu Siyuan remained expressionless, unconcerned, and continued focusing on the item in his hands.

He Pan had been entirely focused on talking just now. Only at this moment did he realize what Gu Siyuan was actually holding…
“You… you, why are you holding a gun?! Where did it come from?”

Shen Ling covered her mouth and smiled: “Of course, I applied for it for him.”

Gu Siyuan said coldly: “When drawing talismans before, I thought of something. Since energy can exist in the form of talisman summons, wouldn’t it also be possible to change the shape or carrier? I used a photolithography machine to engrave those patterns onto bullets. However, the energy is very unstable and is still being improved.”

He Pan’s mouth fell open, and finally, he could only give a thumbs-up: “Badass.”

Gu Siyuan nodded: “It’s alright.”
As he spoke, he set down the object in his hand.

It was time for him to go back as well. In order to research this thing, he had spent the last few consecutive days sleeping in the laboratory. Not only had it been a long time since he hugged and kissed his little lackey, but he hadn’t even had the time to return to his dorm.

The dormitory was allocated by the Special Control Bureau. Because there were few people and a lot of space, Gu Siyuan, despite being a temporary worker, was even assigned a one-bedroom apartment.

When Gu Siyuan used his fingerprint to unlock the door, he immediately sensed something different in the room.

The first thing that greeted him was a faint, familiar fragrance.
After walking a few more steps, he saw a familiar, slender figure lying barefoot on the soft couch by the living room’s bay window.
Who knew how long he had been there, but he was sleeping so soundly that his entire face was flushed red.

Gu Siyuan took two steps closer. First, he reached out and touched the person’s fair, cool feet, then scooped him up horizontally into his arms.

As soon as he was gathered into the embrace, Xie Xuanxing rubbed his small face against his chest and mumbled groggily: “You’re back.”

“En,” Gu Siyuan responded in a low voice.

Ah, my boyfriend’s voice sounds so good.
It’s going to make my ears pregnant.

Xie Xuanxing couldn’t help but rub his ear against him again. As he rubbed, he suddenly remembered his purpose for coming today. He immediately opened his eyes, stretched out his slender arms, and wrapped them around the man’s neck.

My little lackey is acting spoiled with me. How cute.
Gu Siyuan thought for a moment, then lowered his head and placed a kiss on his face. Holding his sweet, soft little lackey, his exhaustion completely vanished, and both his body and mind felt at ease.

Xie Xuanxing also opened his large, watery eyes wide.
My boyfriend is quite proactive tonight. It seems the hope of achieving my goal is a bit higher.

He deliberately said in a clingy tone: “I want to sleep in your bed. I haven’t slept in it yet…”

Gu Siyuan agreed readily: “Okay.”

Xie Xuanxing’s eyes widened. Is it going this smoothly?

Walking into the bedroom, Gu Siyuan placed the person on the bed, covered him properly with a thin quilt, and then prepared to turn and leave.

“…” Xie Xuanxing.
Just like that?!

He stared at Gu Siyuan with wide eyes, full of confusion.
They had been in a confirmed relationship for almost a month!
Just as Luo Chuan said, they couldn’t go on like this; it was dragging their progress down.

He fiercely threw off the quilt and sat up. Then, with an incredibly swift motion, he lunged at the departing man, pinning him down onto the bed. His small buttocks deliberately ground against his waist, and he grumbled softly: “Aren’t you going to accompany me? Boss Gu?”

Even though Gu Siyuan was a cold-hearted and unfeeling person, with his beloved seducing him like this, it was impossible for him to truly not feel anything.

He pinched the face of the person on top of him: “Be good, stop messing around.”

The low, deep voice was enough to make one’s legs go weak on the spot.

Xie Xuanxing almost threw away his armor and surrendered again.
No, I can’t be like this.
How can I be confused by this little bit of petty profit in front of me?!
Since his voice sounds this good, wouldn’t I want to hear it when things are getting intense on the bed?

Xie Xuanxing couldn’t help but start fantasizing.

“What are you thinking about?”

Xie Xuanxing’s ears instantly burned blood-red. He puffed out his cheeks and shook his head.

Gu Siyuan pinched his chin, forcing him to look up, stared at him, and said in a heavy voice: “Tell the truth.”

Xie Xuanxing narrowed his eyes. It really sounds so good.
He touched his chest again. The muscles are so hard. “It’s not bad at all.”

Gu Siyuan narrowed his eyes: “What isn’t bad?”

Xie Xuanxing pouted his lips: “Luo Chuan said that because you haven’t done that yet, it’s because you can’t get it up. And that you’re definitely not as capable as your older brother.”

“…”

Gu Siyuan gave him a deep look.

Xie Xuanxing trembled. He felt like a little lion being targeted by a goshawk.

And in the next moment, it indeed became reality.

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