My Master is the Real Boss – Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Don’t Steal My Work

The sales of the temple’s treasure were a great success.

In less than half an incense stick’s time, Xiang Jiannan saw that his Master’s hands were already empty. Everyone’s sincerity towards the Grandmaster varied. Besides copper coins, some generous people also threw silver into the merit box.

Before throwing it in, they had to hold it up in their hands for everyone to see clearly. That arrogant look made Xiang Jiannan feel like a lemon.

They were indeed wealthy families. The way they spent money was not something ordinary people could compare to. They didn’t even frown.

As an ordinary little Taoist priest, he actually had the same thoughts as some of the people present.

On the surface, he sighed at their generosity, but in his heart, he was mostly jealous.

Looking at how they were all people, why was the difference so big? Having a little bit of money, they didn’t know what they were showing off every day. Even if you didn’t hold it up for everyone to see, the Grandmaster would definitely be able to see it. The heart, how could it be measured by the amount of money?

“That’s enough for today. Disciple, come here.”

Contrary to what Xiang Jiannan thought, his Master didn’t continue to find a reason to take out the Peace Talismans for sale. His Master knew when to stop. He didn’t rush to touch the merit box that had completed its mission. Instead, he was busy comforting those who were sad that they didn’t get a Peace Talisman:

“Sincerity is enough. There will be Peace Talismans sooner or later.”

“Our temple also has high incense. Burning that can also get the Grandmaster’s blessing.”

“One incense stick is thirty cash.”

That’s too much.

He originally thought that his Master was calling him over to free up his hands to send the box to the backyard. After three sentences, Xiang Jiannan, standing next to the Grandmaster’s clay statue, could only say, “High!”

Those agarwood incenses in the Taoist Temple could see the light of day again. My Master was really good at taking the opportunity to sell. Just as he was admiring him and wanted to see him continue to deceive, he saw his Master give him an impatient look.

Then he instantly understood and honestly moved the agarwood incense from under the table.

These things had been placed there for quite some time. He really wasn’t sure if they could be lit.

“Isn’t this going too far?”

After placing a large bundle of agarwood incense on the table, Xiang Jiannan and his Master consciously made way at the door. The people who came to the temple were very conscious. They put in the corresponding amount of copper coins for the incense they took. As the saying goes, “There are gods three feet above one’s head.” Nowadays, no one dared to play tricks in Ping’an Temple.

“Our Ping’an Temple has finally waited for this day.”

The old Taoist priest, who was only focused on admiring everything in front of him, didn’t hear Xiang Jiannan’s question and was a little intoxicated.

The moment the incense smoke entered his nose, it seemed like something also drilled into his throat, making him feel very uncomfortable, but he only raised his sleeve to wipe the corner of his eye.

Xiang Jiannan saw this scene and only felt that this old Taoist priest had it pretty rough.

Master’s realm is still not enough. He was actually moved by such a small thing.

“Which one is the Ping’an Temple Master? We are from the county yamen.”

Xiang Jiannan and his Master were standing at the door with their hands in their sleeves, watching the excitement. Xiang Jiannan heard a question coming from behind him.

The voice was loud. With just one sound, it disrupted the peaceful and harmonious scene. When he turned his head to look outside the temple, he saw several government officials wearing tall hats standing not far away.

Beside them were the Chen family father and son, and behind them was a thin man in black.

“This is the Ping’an Temple Master. Taoist Priest, what is your surname?”

Eager to show off in front of the government officials, Chen Laoyezi reacted even more quickly than Xiang Jiannan. His heart disease had been cured, and in the past two days, he had regained his former demeanor. Before the two could approach, he pointed to one of them and introduced him.

The only awkward thing was that he didn’t seem to know the name of this old Taoist priest.

“This poor Daoist is Gao Yu’an. Greetings to all of you.”

So Master’s name is Gao Yu’an.

Stunned by Chen Laoyezi’s words, Xiang Jiannan then realized that he didn’t know his Master’s name either. He searched his memory for a moment, but the only thing he could say was “Master.” After secretly writing down the three words “Gao Yu’an” in his heart, he didn’t know why the Chen family father and son and the government officials had suddenly come to visit.

“Of course I know he is the Ping’an Temple Master!”

Glaring at Chen Laoyezi with his white eyes, the government official who asked the question looked very irritable. After glaring him back with his eyes, his tone was very unfriendly when he spoke:

“We are here because of the Chen family’s matter. We heard that you solved it.”

They’re only coming now.

Looking at the government official’s unhappy expression as if they had their work stolen, Xiang Jiannan concluded that the other party was probably here to cause trouble. The Chen family’s matter had been resolved two days ago. You guys are only arriving now, isn’t it a bit late?

No wonder he saw Chen Laoyezi being so careful everywhere. He must have been given a hard time by these government officials before coming here.

Before he transmigrated, he had heard that the carriages used to be very slow, but he didn’t expect them to be this slow.

As a law-abiding good resident of Ping’an Town, Chen Laoyezi chose to report to the authorities as soon as unclean things appeared in his home. However, after waiting for a while, no one came to investigate. That’s why the later events happened.

Although they were a wealthy family, the Chen family didn’t have any backing in the officialdom. The reason they were able to become rich over the years was because they were careful in everything they did. As the saying goes, “It’s easier to see Yama than a minor devil.” If only Chen Jingxuan could have an official rank, the father and son wouldn’t have to suffer this anger today. This was also the reason why Chen Jingxuan had been so focused on achieving an official rank for many years.

Without anyone in the imperial court, no matter how wealthy you are, you will lack confidence.

“It’s just a small matter. Chen Laoyezi doesn’t need to thank us again.”

Also sensing that the leading government official had come with ill intentions, Gao Yu’an immediately shifted the conversation. He vaguely guessed the purpose of the yamen runners coming at this time. To put it bluntly, they probably wanted to extort some money.

Ping’an Town is only seventy miles away from the county town. If they wanted to come, would they have to walk until today?

“Protecting the peace of one side is what our county yamen should do.”

Seeing that this old Taoist priest seemed quite proud, the leading government official became even more unhappy.

If things continued like this, he wouldn’t be able to show how powerful he was. He couldn’t have come for nothing today.

“I heard that the Golden Light Talismans in your temple are very powerful? Take a few out for us to see.”

If one thing didn’t work, they would try another. The leading government official was preparing to find another breakthrough point.

The Golden Light Talisman was the Peace Talisman in Ping’an Temple. It had already spread throughout the town in the past few days.

Many people said that they had personally seen a golden light that night. It appeared from the backyard of the Chen residence and then shot straight into the sky. This was quickly confirmed by the Chen family. The old Taoist priest said that it was emitted by the Peace Talisman in their temple.

When the golden light appeared, the ghosts and demons disappeared.

Therefore, during the two days that Xiang Jiannan was unconscious, the Peace Talismans in the Taoist Temple sold like crazy and even got a new name.

“They’re sold out. Come earlier tomorrow.”

Completely from an economic point of view, Gao Yu’an didn’t even blink when he spoke.

He was a pragmatic person. If he said there weren’t any, then there definitely weren’t any.

As a cultivator of the Dao, he had to be worthy of the people in the temple who hadn’t bought the Peace Talismans yet.

“What a coincidence, I happen to have one on me.”

Seeing that the atmosphere was getting more and more tense, Chen Jingxuan, who had been silent all this time, couldn’t help but speak.

The matter had originated from his family, so he couldn’t let Master Gao offend the government officials again. In the end, the ones who would be implicated would definitely be them.

While speaking, he hurriedly took out a Peace Talisman from his pocket and handed it over.

“Golden Light Talisman? Why is there no golden light?”

Holding the Peace Talisman and flipping it over, the leading government official was still aggressive. He wanted to find a way to properly deal with this stubborn old Taoist priest.

The Taoist priests of this dynasty were all registered. To deal with them, one had to go around them.

“There’s no wife in a wife cake either. Is Your Excellency thinking too much?”

Hearing the government official ask such a stupid question, Xiang Jiannan, who had been holding back for a long time, couldn’t hold it in anymore.

As a Taoist priest, they had handled the Chen family’s matter very reasonably. They were just dragging things out here as if they were interrogating a prisoner. Did they really think that wearing an official uniform made them so great?

“Impudent!”

Not expecting the little Taoist priest beside him to dare to talk back, the leading government official was speechless for a moment. After a reprimand, he immediately took a step forward, wanting to draw his knife, but he heard a voice behind him stop him:

“Well said. That Taoist priest, is the Peace Talisman in your temple really as powerful as they say?”