FIMA Ch70: Do It

“Truly infuriating.” Han Mingye slammed the table.

In the spacious hall, the elder of the Xu family stared at Han Mingye: “Nephew, you proposed this in the first place. We, the major families, gave you face. Now that things have turned out this way, you must provide a solution.”

Yesterday, while routinely checking the accounts of his family’s shops, he discovered that none of their talismans had sold this month. The Xu family was known for their talismans, their production skills top-notch. Usually, no matter how many they produced, there was always a demand.

After calling in the managers to inquire, they timidly explained that a new online store selling talismans had emerged recently. Its prices were much lower than the Xu family’s, and its talismans’ effects were even better. As a result, the loose cultivators and small families flocked to it, leaving the Xu family with no business.

The Xu family, being one of the four major families, naturally had special channels. Investigating this sudden market dominator, they found out that the online store was under the Special Management Bureau.

It was said that someone named Gu Siyuan from the Special Management Bureau had recently developed a mechanized method for producing talismans. It sounded like a fairy tale, but the reality was undeniable.

There was no doubt left; they had tried to suppress the Special Management Bureau’s talismans, but it had backfired.

To sustain their cultivation expenses, the four major families engaged in the business of talismans and elixirs, but the Xu family focused mainly on talismans. Hence, their losses were the greatest, and they were struggling.

Since Han Mingye initiated the plan to limit the Special Management Bureau’s talismans, now that things had turned out this way, he had to be held accountable, either by solving the problem or compensating for the losses.

Han Mingye, being smart, understood the elder’s implication, feeling even more frustrated.

However, he couldn’t show it now. The major families had their own rules; otherwise, no one would heed their plans in the future.

Reluctantly abandoning his usual cold demeanor, Han Mingye said a few kind words and promised appropriate compensation, finally sending off the Xu family elder.

Back in his room, his face immediately turned icy.

“These old folks, they were so eager when the proposal was made, but now they’re pushing the blame onto others, as if they weren’t thinking at all back then.”

After speaking for a while, he noticed that Xie Yuchen, who usually echoed his sentiments, was unresponsive. Frowning, he looked over.

Xie Yuchen was intently focused on his 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.”

Talismans, costing four or five figures each, couldn’t just be sold without proof.

The homepage of Gu Siyuan’s online store featured demonstration videos of the talismans’ effects and the production process. He wasn’t afraid of others copying him.

Xie Yuchen thought of Xie Xuanxing’s appearance on the screen just now. Being able to control the operation of a money printing machine is certainly not a simple task.

When he encountered Xie Xuanxing on Fengshui Street before, he knew that Xie Xuanxing’s progress was extraordinary. Now, seeing it with his own eyes, he was even more certain.

Back during the two competitions in S City, he had only narrowly won.

At this moment, he was even somewhat grateful that he listened to Uncle Han’s advice yesterday and didn’t really confront those people. Otherwise, he and Han Mingye would have been completely humiliated.

Han Mingye also observed carefully for a while, but he couldn’t understand how this could result in mass production of talismans.

He looked at Xie Yuchen: “Yuchen, you have exceptional talent in talismans. Can you see any clues here?”

Xie Yuchen shook his head.

Han Mingye was grasping at straws. Xie Yuchen knew how to draw talismans, not how to produce them.

This mechanized production of talismans was clearly Gu Siyuan’s doing, just like those strange theories when they killed the half-ghost king in Luojun Mountain.

Han Mingye’s eyes darkened as he whispered, “It seems that Gu Siyuan is a great threat, even more so than Gu Beilin.”

“Young Master, the ancestor wants to see you.” At this moment, a boy in white clothes walked over.

Han Mingye’s eyes lit up: “Let’s go.”

Han Mingye followed the boy to a secluded courtyard.

The courtyard was simple, with only a stone path, a few withered plum trees, and a mysterious thatched cottage.

By the time they arrived, Uncle Han had already gotten there.

Uncle Han nodded to Han Mingye and respectfully addressed the thatched cottage: “Ancestor.”

They were the two people in the entire family who had seen the ancestor the most, even more than the current family head.

Their leading strength among their peers was also thanks to the ancestor’s guidance.

“You are here.”

From within the thatched cottage came a faint, old man’s voice.

This voice was extremely ethereal. Even though they had heard it many times, Uncle Han and Han Mingye were still astonished by the ancestor’s power. He seemed close, yet as if separated by the ends of the earth, while also sounding right by their ears.

At this moment, the voice continued: “I performed a divination and observed that Ye’er’s luck is faintly shrouded in a gray mist.”

Han Mingye’s face changed. Luck is extremely important to those who practice cultivation.

He immediately took a step forward: “Please guide me, ancestor.”

“According to the divination, this is not a natural disaster but a man-made one. I traced it back to about three months ago when it started to change. However, this person’s fate is unpredictable, and I cannot see his true identity. Ye’er, you should have some impression of someone. This person is a great hindrance to you. When he appears, you experience many misfortunes.” The ethereal voice continued intermittently.

Han Mingye’s expression changed, and he immediately said loudly: “Yes, just now, this person caused me another great trouble.”

“Tell me about it.”

“Yes.” Han Mingye immediately recounted the recent incident with the Xu family’s elder finding him, the previous events at Luojun Mountain, and the recent loss of the magical artifact on Fengshui Street.

After a while, the ethereal voice from the thatched cottage carried a hint of killing intent: “This person must be eliminated. Otherwise, not only will he be a hindrance to Ye’er, but he will also be a threat to me, the entire Han family, and the cultivation world.”

“Yes.” Han Mingye was delighted.

Uncle Han also nodded deeply. He began to take Gu Siyuan seriously. Previously, he had dismissed the talk about Gu Siyuan using science to kill the ghost king. But now, it seemed he was threatening the foundations of the major families.

And that Xie Xuanxing, with his high talent in making talismans, if he could control the printing of talismans…

At the upcoming grand ceremony, who knows what changes they might bring? It would be best to hinder him beforehand or even eliminate him directly.

Meanwhile, in the Special Management Bureau building.

He Pan was very pleased: “Boss Gu, since our Special Management Bureau was established, this is our first time generating revenue. Awesome, truly awesome!”

After all, Gu Siyuan was brought into the Special Management Bureau by him, so he shared the credit.

Section Chief Shen Ling of the Special Second Division asked: “You are acting so high-profile. What reactions are there from those families?”

“Do they dare?” Gu Siyuan sneered. “Do they really think our government is made of clay? They previously claimed a shortage of talismans and refused to sell to our Special Management Bureau. Now that we’ve solved the problem for them, they still dare to complain? Do they really want to turn hostile?”

He Pan chuckled: “You kid, you’ve really thought through all the causes and effects. Indeed.”

Gu Siyuan, with a blank expression, didn’t care and continued focusing on what he was working on.

He Pan, having just been chatting, now noticed what he was holding…

“You… Why are you holding a gun? Where did it come from?”

Shen Ling covered her mouth, laughing: “Of course, I helped him apply for it.”

Gu Siyuan said coldly: “While drawing talismans earlier, I thought of something. Since energy can exist in the form of talisman invocation, then maybe it can take another form. I engraved those patterns onto bullets using a photolithography machine. However, the energy is very unstable and still being improved.”

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

Gu Siyuan nodded: “It’s alright.”

Saying this, he put down what he was holding.

He should go back now. He had spent several days in the laboratory studying this thing, hadn’t had time to cuddle with his little sidekick, and hadn’t even returned to his dormitory.

The dormitory was allocated by the Special Management Bureau. Due to the low number of people and ample space, even Gu Siyuan, a temporary worker, was assigned a one-bedroom apartment.

As Gu Siyuan unlocked the door with his fingerprint, he immediately sensed something different in the room.

The first thing that greeted him was a faint familiar fragrance.

As he walked a few more steps, he saw a familiar slender figure lying barefoot on the soft couch by the living room’s bay window.

Not knowing how long he’d been there, the sleeping figure’s face had turned rosy.

Gu Siyuan walked closer, first touching the pale, cold foot, then lifting the person up horizontally.

As soon as he was held, Xie Xuanxing’s small face rubbed against his chest, mumbling drowsily, “You’re back.”

“Hmm.” Gu Siyuan responded in a low voice.

Hmm, my boyfriend’s voice is so nice.

It makes my ears pregnant.

Xie Xuanxing couldn’t help but rub his ears against Gu Siyuan’s chest again. As he rubbed, he suddenly remembered the reason he came here today and immediately opened his eyes, wrapping his slender arms around Gu Siyuan’s neck.

His little follower was acting spoiled, so cute.

Gu Siyuan thought for a moment, then lowered his head to kiss Xie Xuanxing’s face. Holding his sweet and soft little follower, all his fatigue vanished, and he felt utterly relaxed.

Xie Xuanxing’s eyes were also wide and watery.

His boyfriend was very proactive tonight, increasing the hope of achieving his goal.

He deliberately clung to him and said, “I want to sleep in your bed. I haven’t slept there yet…”

Gu Siyuan readily agreed, “Okay.”

Xie Xuanxing’s eyes widened. Was it this easy?

Entering the bedroom, Gu Siyuan placed him on the bed, covered him with a thin blanket, and then prepared to leave.

“…?” Xie Xuanxing.

Just like that?

He stared at Gu Siyuan with wide eyes, filled with confusion.

They had been in a confirmed relationship for almost a month.

As Luo Chuan had said, they couldn’t continue like this; it was holding them back.

He suddenly threw off the blanket and sat up, pouncing on Gu Siyuan, who was about to leave, knocking him onto the bed. His movements were extremely swift, and he deliberately rubbed his little butt against Gu Siyuan’s waist, whining, “Aren’t you going to stay with me? Boss Gu?”

Even though Gu Siyuan was cold-hearted, he couldn’t help but feel something when his beloved acted so seductively.

He pinched Xie Xuanxing’s face, “Be good, don’t make a fuss.”

The low voice almost made Xie Xuanxing’s legs go weak on the spot.

Xie Xuanxing almost surrendered again.

No, it couldn’t be like this.

How could he be swayed by such a small advantage?

Since the voice was so pleasant, wouldn’t it be better to hear it during more intense moments in bed?

Xie Xuanxing began to daydream.

“What are you thinking?”

Xie Xuanxing’s ears turned red as he shook his head.

Gu Siyuan pinched his chin, forcing him to look up, staring at him, his voice deep, “Tell the truth.”

Xie Xuanxing squinted, it sounded so nice.

He touched Gu Siyuan’s chest, feeling the firm muscles. “It’s not lacking at all.”

Gu Siyuan squinted, “What is or isn’t lacking?”

Xie Xuanxing pouted, “Luo Chuan said that you never did it because you’re not capable, definitely not as good as Big Brother.”

“…”

Gu Siyuan looked at him deeply.

Xie Xuanxing trembled, feeling like a little lion caught by an eagle.

The next moment, it became a reality.