The Crazy Son-In-Law

About two hours later, they had just arrived at the entrance of the Temple Of Iione. After several expansions, it was already almost the largest temple around this city. Moreover, it was now actually more like a private mansion than a temple.

Sikyong Xinrong took out his handkerchief to wipe the sweat on his forehead and put it back into his pocket. He leaned on his cane with one hand and put his other hand on his hips. He panted, “We’re finally up here. I was once here when I was much younger, and it didn’t look like what it is now.”

“This Temple Of Iione is the most famous temple around here, and it will naturally be more imposing.” Sikong Anming hurriedly handed over a water bottle and said.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

He took a sip of water, wiped off the water stain on the side of his mouth and smiled lightly, “Yes, just knock on the door”

Sikong Anming went up and knocked on the door.

Creak! Not long after, the vermilion door opened and a young monk stuck his head out and surveyed the two with a dissatisfied face, “What is it that has left the two of you on the mountain at such a late hour?”

“I am Sikong Xinrong. I am here today to talk to Master Yuxu about something very important. Please report to Master Yuxu for us.” Sikong Xinrong said.

Sikong Anming then took the opportunity to stuff a pile of banknotes into the young monk’s hand and whispered, “You must be living a very simple life on the mountain, so please use this money to buy some food for yourself.”

The young monk’s eyes widened, and he put on a smile, “Please wait a moment, sir.”

At that the young monk shrunk his head back and closed the door, heading for the backyard. Earlier, part of the backyard had been demolished, and the few remaining old houses were renovated.

And in the front yard, they built a new temple. Many tourists came here to visit during the daytime. And on holidays, the two temples would become lively and completely packed with people. As a result, they were not very suitable for their daily practice anymore.

Compared with the front courtyard, the backyard was more secluded. There were a few bungalows and in front of them were a few tall trees and a brick pathway with lush pines and cypresses planted along it. At this time, he could see the faint light through the gaps between the leaves.

His master had told him that they needed a clean and quiet environment for the sake of their practice and meditation. The backyard was quieter, without the intrusion of worldly turbid air emanating from the tourists, and they would have better results practicing there.

By the time he reached the backyard, he ran into a disheveled young woman running out of his master’s meditation room, and in the blink of an eye she had disappeared into the night. He seemed to have gotten quite used to these women, and his master told him that he was helping them with their diseases to build good karma.

He believed it, and not only did he believe it, he secretly resolved that when he grew up, he would also help the people more and build good karma.

He went up and knocked twice on the door and heard an old voice, “Yunxin?”

“Master, we got two visitors in the front yard.”

“What can they want at this late hour? Just tell them to go back. If they have something to do, they can come back tomorrow during the day.”

“They are from the Sikong family.”

“Oh?” The voice coming from inside gave a slight pause.

A moment later, an old monk in a long robe opened the door and walked out. He had a large gray beard, thick lips and a large nose, and was somewhat bald.

“Take me to them.”

The two then walked to the door, and when they opened it, they saw the two standing there waiting, and almost instantly the old monk could already tell the status of the two.

He went up to Sikong Xinrong and bowed, “You must be Sikong Xinrong, sir.”

Sikong Xinrong also bowed and said, “Precisely. Good evening, Master.”

“Let’s talk inside. It’s cold here.”

At that he stood to the side, while Sikong Xinrong walked directly up the steps and entered the temple.

The old monk led the two to a small but antique looking room. The room had a special fragrance, and after they sat down for a few moments Sikong Xinrong felt his breath calmed down and his mood soothed.

While they were exchanging pleasantries, the young monk had poured tea for the two of them and thereafter retreated.

Sikong Xinrong told the old monk about the incident they had been through and after that he added, “Please do us this favor and avenge my grandson.”

The old monk raised his hand, “You are talking to the wrong person about this. I have been away from the world for many years, and all those disturbances in the world are no longer relevant to me. You should ask someone else for help.”

“We are here today, and we have actually brought a gift. We hope you can accept it, Master.” Sikong Xinrong gestured at Sikong Anming.

Sikong Anming then placed a bank card on the table and slowly pushed it towards the old monk. The card was clearly marked with a password and a billion-dollar deposit balance.

“You just need to seriously injure that beast, Master, and we will take care of the rest.” Sikong Anming said with crimson eyes.

The old monk did not ask any more questions, and he only laughed brightly, “Thank you for your generosity as well as your support our temple. I certainly will not just reject a friend in trouble. I will just leave with you tomorrow.”

Now he was not at all like a person who lived in a temple and only thought about practice and meditation. Instead, he was more like a businessman.

On his way here Sikong Xinrong was worried. He didn’t know what he should say to persuade this martial arts master, and he might just not be able to get his help in the end.

To his surprise, the rumor that this martial arts master was greedy for money was all true, and he didn’t even hide his greed. Anyway, it saved him a lot of trouble.

It was late at night by the time they finished talking about their business. The old monk asked the two to stay overnight at the temple, and they would go down the mountain early tomorrow morning.

After the whole trip up to the mountain, Sikong Xinrong was tired, so he did not refuse his proposal.

The next morning, the old monk called for another monk and gave him some brief instructions and left the mountain with the young monk.

The next evening, two luxury cars quietly drove into the Sikong residence.

In the hall, Sikong Xinrong and Yuxu sat at the head of the table.

The core members of the Sikong family were all around them.

Yuxu’s eyes greedily surveyed the surroundings, and finally his gaze locked on a blue and white porcelain flower cylinder.

“This is from the Qing Dynasty, right?”

Sikong Xinrong laughed wryly, “Yes, Master, if you like it, please be sure to accept it as our gift.”

“You guys are so generous. When I was in the mountains I heard about the power and wealth of the four families of Stillwater. Today I have seen it with my own eyes and know that those are not rumors. What an imposing mansion you have got here.” Yuxu had greed radiating from his eyes at all times.

“It’s just a worldly shelter, and it’s not anything like your sacred land, Master.” Sikong Xinrong said with a chuckle.

An antique was not something remarkable to them, but this place was chosen by the ancestors of the Sikong family.

They believed that this place could bring them good luck, and indeed, it had brought the Sikong family the prosperity of the past decades. They couldn’t just give this mansion away.

Yuxu didn’t care either. He took a sip of tea and said, “I wonder where the person you are talking about is now?”

“There is no hurry, Master. If you do not have other important matters to take care of, perhaps you can stay at our place for some more days. When you have time you can also travel around our Stillwater. My family will certainly do everything possible to make your stay comfortable.” Sikong Anming said.

They spent so much money and finally hired such a master, and the Sikong family instantly felt they had a backer. If they didn’t make the most out of it, they would just waste all the money.

“Good, I happen to have nothing to do in the mountain, so I’ll be here for a few more days.” Yuxu said.

“It’s our pleasure.” Sikong Xinrong said.