Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1842: Chapter 1842: Dragged Onto the Pirate Ship

”Come here tomorrow morning, I have something for you to do.” Han Yan said dismissively with a commanding tone, then turned to Gao Weihu, ”Manager Gao, I need to use your place again tomorrow, won’t be a bother, will it?”

Long Wudang instinctively wanted to refuse, but after glancing at Gao Weihu, and then at the elderly Wen Gaoren next to him, who had a face full of excitement and whose hands were still slightly trembling, he ultimately kept his mouth shut.

”Again?” Gao Weihu showed hesitation. Today, letting Han Yan settle personal grudges in the black market had already broken the rules. If this happens a few more times, it might damage the reputation of the Gao Family Black Market if word got out. After all, the black market is a place for business, and breaking the rules could affect the business, making it hard for him to account for it.

”Don’t worry, Manager Gao, we’re all friends here. I wouldn’t make things difficult for you, just this once, and it won’t happen again.” Han Yan said seriously.

”Alright, I’m not afraid of the trouble, just afraid of the news spreading and affecting business, making it hard to answer to the family.” Hearing Han Yan mention friendship, Gao Weihu found it hard to refuse.

”Rest assured, not many people know about it; it won’t spread.” Han Yan said.

Not many people? Gao Weihu instinctively counted. On Han Yan’s side, there were six people; plus Long Wudang himself, that’s seven; then including him and the informed guard, that’s nine. Is this considered not many people? Somehow, Gao Weihu suddenly felt like he was dragged onto a pirate ship.

”Alright.” Gao Weihu replied helplessly.

”You can leave now, remember to come early tomorrow morning.” Han Yan waved, signaling for Long Wudang to leave.

”Alright, alright.” Long Wudang wished his parents had given birth to two more legs, as he hurriedly scrambled outside.

”Remember, don’t let anyone know about today’s events, or if it breaks the rules of the Gao Family Black Market, don’t think it’ll just be me; even Manager Gao won’t spare you.” Han Yan warned again. It was a rare chance to borrow Gao Weihu’s authority, an opportunity she wouldn’t miss.

”Rest easy, Master Priest, I won’t leak a single word about today’s events.” Long Wudang hurriedly assured.

If it were only about Han Yan, it might be one thing, but with Gao Weihu involved, how could he dare leak any information? Their status and background were beyond his reach; unless he could completely ruin Gao Weihu, one day the other side could make his life unbearable. He surely understood this much.

Gao Weihu glanced speechlessly at Han Yan, indeed feeling like he had been dragged onto a pirate ship.

”Master Priest, are you thinking of plotting against the Chaos God Sword?” Sikong Qinglan and the others were not fools; hearing Han Yan’s words, they more or less guessed her intentions, and once Long Wudang left, they asked worriedly.

”The Long Family is the First Priest Family in Tianyang City, and the Family Head, Long Aoli, is the Main Priest of the Heavenly Sun Temple. It’s not easy to act against them; a misstep and things could get complicated.” Sikong Qinglan, understanding Han Yan’s nature better, advised.

”Don’t worry, I won’t act recklessly, let’s wait until he comes tomorrow.” Han Yan replied.

This isn’t the Holy Court Continent; many things can’t be done as recklessly as before. Though she had the thought, she wouldn’t act blindly; everything would wait until she saw the Long Family’s family-passed Sealing Technique tomorrow.

She initially wanted to see it today, but it was too late, and Long Wudang’s delayed return might arouse suspicion, so it had to be postponed till tomorrow.

”Manager Gao, we will take our leave now, thank you for today.” Han Yan expressed his gratitude to Gao Weihu.

”You are too polite, Priest Mu. We’re all friends, such trivial matters aren’t worth mentioning, as long as you don’t forget what I said.” Gao Weihu said, having been dragged onto the pirate ship, he decided to be generous.

”I will keep Manager Gao’s matter in mind. I’ll keep those goods for you; whenever you need help, just send someone to find me.” Han Yan smiled slightly, leading the group out of the Gao Family Black Market.

”By the way, Aunt Yu Lan, you saw what you saw today, but it’s best not to speak of it, or if it harms the Gao Family Black Market’s business, even if Gao Weihu gets angry, I won’t be able to protect you.” On the way back, Han Yan reminded Zhu Yulan.

The others understood the gravity of the situation and were fine; only this Zhu Yulan might be a big mouth.

”Rest assured, Master Priest, I wouldn’t dare repeat such things.” Zhu Yulan quickly replied.

Strangely, after witnessing several bloody scenes, this woman’s face didn’t show much fear; instead, she seemed quite excited.

”Aren’t you afraid?” Han Yan couldn’t help but ask.

”What’s there to fear? I come from a Priest Family too, I’ve seen some of the world. I had some talent, but because of the family’s decline, they couldn’t provide resources for my cultivation and prioritized my brother, so I didn’t become a priest. But I heard Martial Arts are also good. When I was a kid, I learned some Martial Arts from the old guard at home, and my favorite thing to watch was the butcher next door slaughtering pigs. That white knife in, red knife out, that’s real thrill. Oh right, Master Priest, have you ever seen a pig being slaughtered? I even tried once, tied the pig to the bench, and stabbed it with a butcher’s knife, and the pig squealed, and then...” Zhu Yulan enthusiastically reminisced.

”Ahem, ahem, alright, stop it, I know you’re brave, just don’t speak about this matter.” Han Yan interrupted her.

No wonder she wasn’t afraid at all; turns out she was someone who couldn’t become a priest and took to learning Martial Arts, making her a butcher. Han Yan could sort of understand why her character was so bold. It’s a shame Mu Tu wasn’t here, or they would have had a lot in common.

Shen Yuhe also gave Zhu Yulan an odd look. When the matchmaker proposed back then, the Gu family probably didn’t know her true nature, or she wouldn’t have been accepted into the Gu family.

”Haha, forgive me, Master Priest, all of this happened years ago, and I would have forgotten if it weren’t mentioned.” Zhu Yulan said awkwardly, realizing she had talked too much. As the second daughter-in-law of the Gu family, if it were known that she learned pig slaughtering as a child, she could forget about ever regaining control of the Gu family.

”If you want to become a priest, I can help you.” Han Yan said.

”Really?” Zhu Yulan looked at Han Yan excitedly.

Becoming a temple priest was her childhood dream, but as she aged, she realized this dream was difficult to achieve. Han Yan’s words reignited her hopes.

”Huayu Temple is currently being rebuilt and needs a lot of manpower. Aunt Yu Lan, if you want to become a priest, you can come to me. Just as well, the city is in need of revitalization, and I need someone to help manage some industries. If you’re willing, it would be perfect.” Han Yan said.