Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return

Chapter 1843: Chapter 1843: Retribution for Repaying Kindness with Enmity

This is something Han Yan had long planned. As the behind-the-scenes shopkeeper of Nanyan Commerce, she certainly knew how the business could generate abundant wealth if managed well, and it was impossible for her to entrust all business to outsiders. Unfortunately, the priests under her command had no experience in this area, and she couldn’t find anyone else to help at the moment. So, she set her sights on Zhu Yulan.

This woman might be a bit opportunistic, but seeing how skillfully she handled dealings with various business associations before, she could indeed be of use.

”Huayu City...” Zhu Yulan’s eyes lit up. Being able to realize her dream of becoming a priestess while managing the properties for Master Priest was far better than the days when she had to beg for help for the Gu family’s livelihood. Such a good opportunity made her feel like she could wake up from a dream laughing.

However, after thinking carefully, she hesitated. It wasn’t that she looked down on Huayu Temple, but because the journey was too far. How could an unmarried woman like her journey back and forth like that? The old man would likely not let her go.

”I’ll speak to Family Head Gu, no need to worry,” Han Yan noticed what she was concerned about and said.

If possible, she actually wanted to persuade the Gu family to relocate entirely to Huayu City. With the Phoenix Nirvana Pill, restoring the Gu family’s reputation was just around the corner. If the Gu family agreed, once they arrived in Huayu City, the priest families from other regions would come rushing in. If she could leverage this momentum to build a chamber of commerce, it would be difficult for the business not to thrive.

However, the current Tianyang City was a hundred to a thousand times more prosperous than Huayu City. The Gu family had been rooted in Tianyang City for generations, and persuading them to leave their home for Huayu City seemed somewhat deceitful. Han Yan hadn’t figured out how to phrase it yet.

”As long as Family Head agrees, I will definitely serve Master Priest with all my might,” Zhu Yulan said. She really didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

Soon, the group returned to the Gu family.

A group of well-dressed elders walked out of the gate with their heads hung low, faces full of regret. In the courtyard, several elders were unwilling to leave and were begging Gu Qingyang, the family head, whom they had just met the previous day. They were Family Heads Zhou, He, Xie, and others.

”No need to say anything, just leave. Don’t force me to get angry,” Gu Qingyang said coldly to them.

”Family Head Gu, we were wrong. Please, give us one more chance?” Mr. Xie knelt on the ground, pleading bitterly, followed by the other two also kneeling down.

”Now you know you were wrong? Forgotten what you said yesterday? I intended to save face for you, but since you don’t care about face, don’t blame me. Back when you faced the disaster of extinction, who helped you? And how did you repay me? How did you repay the Gu family?

Betraying kindness and being ungrateful, now you hope that I, Gu Qingyang, will forget the past? Do you take me for a fool? Get out, just get out!” Gu Qingyang kicked Family Head Zhou to the ground and ordered the guards beside him, ”Show them out.”

”This way, Family Heads, please.” A group of guards surrounded them, eyes full of disdain when they mentioned the family heads.

Knowing that Gu Qingyang was determined and would not give them another chance, the few of them could only get up and leave. As they left, they cast one last hopeful glance at Gu Qingyang, their eyes filled with regret.

They knew that with the Phoenix Nirvana Pill that Gu Qingyang had shown earlier, the Gu family would soon step out of trouble and restore its former glory. Not to mention the well-established priest families of the Twelve Divine Temples, even the Life God Temple would have people seeking their help. By then, the Gu family wouldn’t even need to lift a finger; those families would suppress their three families mercilessly.

As for the Long family, whom they thought they had aligned themselves with, how could they offend others for a few small families like theirs? They might even seek help themselves.

But now it’s too late for regrets. They reaped what they sowed by betraying trust and repaying kindness with adversity.

Watching the few of them being ”escorted” out of the Gu Mansion, Gu Qingyang finally burst into laughter, the years of pent-up resentment disappearing in an instant, making him appear much younger.

”Congratulations, Family Head Gu,” Han Yan approached and said to Gu Qingyang.

Judging from the scene just now, she also guessed what had happened. Seeing the Gu family finally emerged proud and confident, she felt genuinely happy for them.

”It’s all thanks to Master Priest’s help. Without your assistance, my Gu family would never have had a chance to turn the tables,” Gu Qingyang bowed deeply to Han Yan and said.

”Family Head Gu, don’t be so formal. Yu He and I are like sisters; the Gu family’s matters are my matters. Don’t ever bow again, I can’t bear it,” Han Yan quickly helped him up.

”Even though you say that, thanks must be given, otherwise I won’t feel at ease,” Gu Qingyang said with a smile.

”By the way, Family Head Gu, there’s something I want to discuss with you,” Han Yan said, not wanting to dwell on formalities and took the opportunity to mention the relocation to Huayu City.

Just as she was speaking, Gu Qingyang also said, ”Master Priest, there’s something I want to discuss with you.”

After speaking, both of them were taken aback, then looked at each other and laughed.

”You first, Family Head Gu,” Han Yan said.

”After all these years of ups and downs, I’ve seen the fickleness of the world and no longer wish to stay in Tianyang City. I want to relocate the entire family to Huayu City. The Tang Family Master and Pang Family Head also have this intention. I wonder if Master Priest is willing to accept us?” Gu Qingyang said.

Han Yan stared blankly at Gu Qingyang. She wanted to say this but didn’t expect Gu Qingyang to bring it up himself, saving her the trouble of figuring out how to phrase it.

”What’s the matter? Would it be inconvenient? Then let’s pretend I never mentioned it,” Gu Qingyang said somewhat disappointedly.

”No, no, Family Head Gu misunderstood. I also intended to discuss this matter, but I didn’t know how to start. I didn’t expect Family Head Gu to have the same intention,” Han Yan said quickly.

”So does that mean Master Priest agrees?” Gu Qingyang asked.

”It’s a fantastic opportunity that I’ve been hoping for, of course, I agree wholeheartedly,” Han Yan said with a joyful laugh.

”Thank you, Master Priest. I’ll go inform Tang Family Master and Pang Family Head, so they can be happy too,” Gu Qingyang said as he quickly headed towards the back courtyard.

As Han Yan watched Gu Qingyang’s hurriedly departing figure, her heart was full of gratitude and emotion. In fact, she should be the one to thank. Given the situation in Huayu City now, the willingness of the Gu family and the Tang and Feng families to relocate was a great help to her. Family Head Gu did this clearly out of a sense of reciprocity, just speaking more tactfully to save her face.

Beside her, Zhu Yulan wore a face full of joy. She hadn’t expected Family Head Gu to propose the relocation to Huayu City himself, relieving her of her needless worries.