My Apprenticeship to Uncle Jiu: I Was a Warlord in the Republic of China

Chapter 119: The Method of Suppressing Luck

Everyone was a little confused when they heard this, and then they looked at Uncle Jiu and saw him nod and said nothing more.

Finally, everyone discussed for a while and decided to do their best to help Huang Silang promote himself and become a mountain god, and actively cooperate with Jiang Li to expand his territory and manpower, so that he can quickly improve his own luck and get rid of the influence of this luck-draining and wealth-making formation.

After the discussion, everyone went back. Although this time the plan started off well but ended badly, at least there was hope and they didn't have to sit and wait blindly.

Ren Youfu saw that it was a rare occasion for his clansmen to get together, so he ordered his servants to kill chickens and sheep and arrange a banquet. When everyone asked about it, Jiang Li told them truthfully about the military strength he had.

Upon learning about Jiang Li's situation, all the elders nodded. These days, anyone with a hundred or eighty men can call himself a commander-in-chief. This younger generation of theirs has more than five hundred men under his command. As long as they operate properly, it is not impossible for them to take over Guyang County.

But Jiang Li refused.

There is no way. He doesn't have many capable people under his command now, and it is already quite difficult for him to control three towns and more than twenty villages. If he takes a big step, he will be in trouble.

So Jiang Li told him about his plan. He would recruit some troops after returning, and slowly expand to the surrounding areas with Tengteng Town as the center, slowly developing the strategy of surrounding the city with the countryside.

This period of time is just right for screening and training some personnel to avoid the embarrassing situation of having no one available when the territory becomes too large.

The elders of the tribe also felt that this was a safer approach, so they agreed. However, Ren Youfu asked, "Then what can we old guys do?"

Jiang Li chuckled and said, "There are many things that the elders can do."

"First of all, my town of Teng Teng is in urgent need of people and livestock. Whether it is residents, soldiers, or even cattle, horses, pigs, or sheep, there is a shortage. If the elders are willing, please help me think of a solution."

"Secondly, Huang Silang's reputation is currently limited to the area around Lijia Town. If it is convenient for you, you can also help promote him."

"Finally, you all know the current situation of the Ren family. It can be said that the family has little fortune and few people, so you might as well do more good deeds to accumulate merit."

"In this way, even if we cannot suppress the ancestral tomb formation in the future, we can still leave more blessings for future generations."

Everyone heard this and thought it made sense. However, Ren Youfu said, "It's easy to deal with livestock and population, or to promote the mountain god."

"But how can we do this good deed? We old guys have tried over the years, but it seems to have no effect."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "The greatest good is to save human life. I have a kind of pumpkin seeds that can produce up to 1,500 kilograms per mu. I can send some over."

"You elders can distribute this item. It will surely save countless lives. However, the effect is a little slow. You will need to donate some money and food to support widows and orphans, women and children."

"This will not only earn you merit but also fame, and it will make things go more smoothly in the future."

Everyone was very surprised to hear what he said and hurried to confirm its authenticity. After learning that Jiang Li was not joking, everyone was overjoyed. With the experience of these shrewd people present, they knew that this matter could be a big deal.

Seeing that the discussion was almost over, Ren Youfu said to everyone, "Everyone has worked hard today, let's eat early!"

"It just so happens that a Maoshan master will be sending my father back home tonight. Let's finish our meal early and make some preparations to avoid mistakes in a hurry."

Uncle Jiu was surprised when he heard this and said, "Master Ren said that a master from Mount Mao sent the old master back home. I wonder what the master's name is?"

Ren Youfu laughed when he heard this and said, "I almost forgot that Uncle Jiu is also a disciple of Maoshan. The master's name is Mamadi, and it is said that he is the 35th generation disciple of Maoshan. I wonder if Taoist Lin knows him?"

Uncle Jiu frowned when he heard this and said, "I do recognize him. Not only do I know him, but he is also my fellow apprentice brother!"

"But after I came down the mountain, I haven't had any contact with him for many years. I didn't expect that he would take over the business of driving corpses."

Ren Youfu smiled and said, "So you are Master Lin's junior apprentice. It is also a happy event that Master Lin and Master Mamadi will meet again tonight!"

Uncle Jiu echoed a few words absentmindedly, and then he recalled his mother's sloppy appearance, with no proper sitting or standing manner, and did not look like a Taoist priest at all.

But he immediately put all this behind him. After all, they had not seen each other for many years, and perhaps he had changed.

After dinner, before it got dark, Ren Youfu told everyone to put out offerings, incense and candles, put up window paper-cuts and banners, and wait for Mom to send Ren Nintendo home.

But he waited and waited but no one came. At four o'clock in the morning, he finally couldn't help but called the housekeeper to ask, "When will the master come back? Why is it so late and there is no sign of the master?"

The old housekeeper stammered and trembled as he said, "We agreed to send the master home on the seventh day of the first lunar month, which means tonight!"

Ren Youfu was speechless and said, "You said it was the sixth day before, why do you say it is the seventh day now? How can we expect to see someone here a day in advance?"

The old housekeeper trembled and said, "Ah, is it true that I remembered it wrong?"

Ren Youfu was helpless after hearing this. After all, this housekeeper had been in the Ren family since his father was a child. He could not scold him for decades of friendship. He just told the servants, "Okay, put away all the things. The housekeeper got the time wrong. The old man will be back tomorrow."

Then he said to everyone very embarrassedly, "I am really sorry, the old housekeeper is old and remembered the wrong date, causing everyone to wait here for a long time in vain. I, Ren Youfu, would like to apologize to everyone here. I hope you will not blame me!"

Everyone was speechless upon hearing this, but they didn't say much and went back to their rooms to rest.

Jiang Li naturally knew that the date was correct, it was just because Ah Hao was ambushed and missed the time. However, he would naturally not tell this to others, otherwise he would not be able to explain it.

Seeing that everyone had left, Jiang Li came behind Ren Tingting, who was chatting and laughing with her cousin, put his hand on her shoulder, leaned close to her ear and said, "You've been tired all day, go to bed early, Tingting."

Feeling Jiang Li's hands on her shoulders and the warm breath beside her ears, and recalling what he said during the day, Ren Tingting's heart trembled.

Then she turned around and said to Jiang Li, "Brother Li, I haven't seen my cousin for a long time. She just asked me to sleep with her and chat with her tonight. You know we don't have any brothers or sisters. She and I have always had a good relationship, so I can't refuse. You can sleep alone tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Ren Zhuzhu immediately said, "I didn't say..."

But Ren Tingting wouldn't let her speak. She just covered her mouth and quickly took her away.

Jiang Li naturally knew that Ren Tingting was petty, but he did not expose her. After all, she was his wife, and he couldn't bring himself to do anything if she really asked him to do so.

Ren Zhuzhu, who was pulled back to the room by Ren Tingting, was full of doubts at this time. She immediately asked Ren Tingting, "Cousin, what are you doing? How could I ask you to sleep with me?"