SBCEJM -Chapter 290 The Whale Takes the Hook! The Immortal Lady Only Bows for Money Today!

【They’ve come this time mostly for the method of drawing the Truth Talisman.】

【Heh, trying to freeload the system’s exclusive technique?】

【Dream on.】

Feng Zeyuan’s lively eyes rolled slightly, a faint curve appearing at the corner of her lips.

【But… since they’re willingly delivering themselves like fat sheep, if I don’t slaughter them twice, I’d be insulting this immortal aura and daoist robe.】

【Perfect timing—my brother’s everyday clothes could also use a few new sets.】

She put down the peanuts in her hand and instantly switched into a panicked expression.

She grabbed Feng Zeykai’s sleeve.

Like a frightened little rabbit, she shrank behind her brother.

“T-this… this steward, my brother and I are newcomers. I wonder where we’ve offended your noble family?”

Her voice trembled, carrying a hint of tears—an extremely convincing performance.

Feng Zeykai sighed helplessly in his heart.

His sister’s acting addiction was only getting worse.

He cooperated smoothly, stepping slightly in front of her to shield her. His refined face was full of vigilance, brows tightly furrowed.

“Which household do you belong to? And why have you come for us?”

The steward rolled his triangular eyes, seeing their inexperienced demeanor, and let out a cold snort.

So timid—yet they dared set up a stall outside the county yamen?

Probably just lucky guesses.

Too lazy to waste words, he waved his hand.

Seven or eight burly men behind him immediately stepped forward. It didn’t look like an invitation—it looked like a kidnapping.

“Our master requests your presence. Please come with us, immortals.”

The word “please” was heavily stressed—clearly a threat.

Feng Zeyuan looked at her brother “fearfully,” subtly poking his lower back with her finger.

Feng Zeykai stiffened slightly, then gave a faint nod.

“If that is the case, then we shall comply.”

The siblings were half-invited, half-forced onto a carriage.

The door closed, cutting off the outside view.

Feng Zeyuan immediately slumped onto the soft couch—completely different from her earlier frightened act.

She lazily leaned against her brother, eyes closed to rest.

【System, get to work! Investigate everything about this Chen family—dig up the kind of dirt that makes their ancestors’ graves smoke!】

The system’s voice rang out immediately, full of gossip excitement.

【Roger! The Chen family is the local tyrant of Qingxi County. The head, Chen Bin, appears to be a gentle gentleman, but secretly lends usury, seizes land, and commits countless evils.】

【He dotes on his two children the most—son Chen Hao and daughter Chen Jiao.】

【Key point: both are spoiled, hopeless romance-brained idiots with a combined IQ barely above twenty-five.】

【The reason County Magistrate Jiang can’t touch them is because the Chen family keeps their hands clean on the surface—all dirty work is done by subordinates.】

Feng Zeyuan’s lips curved slightly.

【No evidence?】

【Then today, I’ll make them strip themselves naked and confess everything.】

The carriage stopped in front of a heavily guarded estate.

The siblings were led into the main hall and met the head of the Chen family—Chen Bin.

A man in his fifties, wearing a finely tailored dark-patterned robe, smiling kindly like a temple Buddha.

“Immortal masters, you’ve traveled far. Chen failed to welcome you properly—my apologies!”

He personally greeted them at the door, excessively respectful—almost flattering—completely different from his earlier arrogance when he sent men to kick down doors.

The servants inside were puzzled why their master treated two wandering “fortune tellers” so politely.

Then a crisp, mischievous voice suddenly echoed in their minds.

【Oh, look at this smiling tiger.】

【Too bad—beneath that Buddha face is a belly full of black water.】

The servants shuddered and looked around in fear.

Even Chen Bin froze, then his eyes flashed sharply.

This voice… it could pierce directly into the mind?

Truly a master!

“Please, sit,” Chen Bin said calmly.

Feng Zeyuan replied timidly, “May I ask why you’ve summoned us?”

Chen Bin dismissed the servants and personally poured tea.

“To be honest, I have a request.”

He paused, showing a worried expression.

“I have many servants at home, and thefts have occurred repeatedly over the years, yet I cannot find the culprit.”

“After witnessing the miraculous effect of your Truth Talisman, I would like you to draw a batch to help identify loyalty and betrayal.”

【Keep lying.】

【Finding the thief is fake—the real goal is stealing the talisman technique for resale.】

Feng Zeyuan saw through everything clearly but still looked troubled.

“In that case…”

“If successful, there will be generous reward.”

Chen Bin raised five fingers.

“Five hundred taels per talisman.”

Her eyes lit up instantly like a dog seeing bones, then quickly dimmed again.

“This Truth Talisman is a heaven-defying object. Each one consumes great mental energy and even life essence…”

“If produced in bulk…”

“One thousand taels.”

Chen Bin immediately raised the price.

“Whatever you draw, I’ll pay daily. No delay!”

【One thousand taels?】

【This fish is so fat it’s practically jumping into the hook on its own.】

After a long hesitation, Feng Zeyuan finally nodded heavily.

“Very well. I will do it.”

“But I must be clear—this talisman is extremely draining. I can only draw three hundred per day. Any more… I may die on the spot.”

“Enough! Three hundred is perfect!”

That night, a banquet was held.

Chen Bin’s children—Chen Hao and Chen Jiao—finally appeared.

Both around fifteen or sixteen.

One fat and greasy-headed, the other covered in jewels, like two walking display racks.

They walked in laughing—but the moment they saw the siblings…

They froze on the spot.