Chapter 383: The Selection, the Disaster Star, and Changing Fate

Chapter 383: The Selection, the Disaster Star, and Changing Fate

Chapter 383: The Selection, the Disaster Star, and Changing Fate
Fu Yongshang stood in the center of the Chamber of Commerce's meeting room, scanning everyone present with a sharp gaze.

His brows were furrowed, and an indescribable disappointment surged in his heart.

These people are the best of the younger generation of the Fu family's business hall, otherwise they would not have been sent to Jingzhou.

However, at this moment, everyone seems so cowardly and has no ambition to make progress.

Wuzhou is an emerging place, and the family's future fiefdom will most likely be established there.

Anyone who goes there now will be a meritorious official, and his status in the family will rise in the future. However, these young people are timid, as if they are afraid to leave the comfort zone of Jingzhou.

"It seems that the younger generation in the clan has been living in comfort for too long." Fu Yongshang sighed inwardly.

If this continues, the development of the family will be greatly hindered.

Although the Fu family has been promoted to a seventh-rank family, if they do not make progress, they will sooner or later be surpassed and replaced by other families. Fu Yongshang already has a plan in mind. When the annual meeting comes, he must raise this issue and rectify the family's atmosphere.

Seeing that everyone was still silent, Fu Yongshang said coldly:

"I'll give you half an incense stick of time. You can go back and discuss it with your family."

After saying that, he raised his hand and cast a spell, and the light curtain of the formation in the center of the conference hall slowly disappeared.

Everyone saluted and then filed out.

Most people went back to their respective posts and continued to work. Their purpose in joining the Chamber of Commerce was to become the shopkeeper one day. In Jingzhou, the shopkeeper was a position that many people dreamed of, so they were naturally unwilling to give up easily.

However, a few people chose to leave. They hurried back home, apparently planning to discuss with their families whether to go to Wuzhou. Of course, there were also some who took the opportunity to take a short vacation.

Wealth is one of them.

He did not go home directly, but went to the pharmacy to get a new set of medicine. The medicine bag was heavy and filled with precious medicinal materials. Fugui did not dare to delay and rushed back to West Street without stopping. The alleys of West Street were narrow and dilapidated, with thin spiritual energy. The monks who came and went all had frowns on their faces. It was obvious that most of the people living here were low-level monks who were worried about their livelihoods.

When they reached the end of the alley, Fugui, carrying the medicine bag, walked into a small courtyard with ease.

It was called a courtyard, but in fact it had been divided into two, with two families renting each. Fugui only entered the main room, from which he could hear bursts of coughing from time to time.

Hearing the noise, a woman's weak voice came from inside: "Husband, why did you leave work early?"

Fugui walked into the room quickly, put the medicine bag on the table, and said softly: "Elder Shang specially gave us half an incense stick of leave. Chunniang, I will boil the medicine in a while, and when I get off work, I think it will be ready for you."

Chunniang was lying on the bed, looking pale, obviously very ill. She forced a smile and said softly:
"Thank you for your hard work, husband."

"Don't say such nonsense again. If it weren't for my wife, I would have died under the claws of Tianxin Wolf. Being able to marry my wife and marry into the Fu family is the greatest blessing in my life."

Fugui's words were obviously from the bottom of his heart.

When he first met Chun Niang, he was only in the middle stage of Qi Refining, while she was at the Foundation Establishment stage.

His wife did not despise him for being poor and supported him all the way. In order to get him the Foundation Establishment Pill, she was seriously injured while performing the mission and fell ill.

His life was given by his wife.

My wife’s efforts have helped me to achieve my current level of cultivation and have a job in a store in Jingzhou.

So he has no regrets in taking care of his wife.

Fugui turned around and took out the medicine furnace.

He skillfully threw a fire fluorite into the furnace, and with a puff, a flame rose, but it was a small wisp of slow fire. He opened the medicine bag and put the herbs into the furnace one by one. Then he patted the storage bag, and a flash of light appeared. A bottle of Sirius water appeared in his hand. He carefully poured the Sirius water into the medicine furnace, and the gurgling sound echoed in the room.

While Fugui was boiling the medicine, he comforted Chunniang softly:
"Don't worry, this medicine was specially recommended by Elder Shang. It is said to be very effective for your illness. When you recover, our lives will get better too."

Chunniang nodded slightly, with a flash of guilt in her eyes.

Her husband invested all his family fortune in her treatment, but her illness was like a bottomless pit. No matter how she was treated, it couldn't be cured. If she didn't take medicine, her condition couldn't be controlled. Otherwise, with her husband's foundation-building cultivation, how could she have lived such a miserable life.

The medicinal soup in the medicine furnace gradually boiled, and the rich aroma of medicinal materials filled the room. Fugui carefully controlled the fire, fearing that the fire would destroy the medicinal properties.

The couple chatted idly.

Because Chunniang was bedridden, she rarely had the chance to go out.

and so.

After Fugui came back from the shop, he told Chunniang everything he had seen and heard. Firstly, he wanted to cheer Chunniang up, and secondly, Chunniang was a person with her own ideas and could analyze the reasons for many things for him.

When Chunniang learned the real reason why Fugui came back, she was so excited that she almost sat up from the bed, but the violent coughing forced her to lie down again. Her face flushed with excitement, and her eyes flashed with unprecedented light. She held Fugui's hand tightly, and her voice, although weak, was extremely firm:
"Husband, are you serious about what you just said? Wuzhou... that is the future fiefdom of our family!"

Seeing Chunniang so excited, Fugui quickly comforted her, "My lady, don't get excited, calm down. Wuzhou is indeed the future fief of our family, but it is still a wasteland, and you will suffer if you go there."

Chunniang shook her head, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "Husband, you don't understand, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The future foundation of the family is in Wuzhou. Whoever goes there now will be a meritorious official, and his status in the family will rise in the future. If you go, you can not only make great contributions to the family, but also find a way out for our future!"

Speaking of the back.

Chunniang started coughing again.

Fugui was heartbroken.

I regretted that I just let it slip:

"My dear, you are so sick. Even if Wuzhou is extremely wealthy, I cannot leave..."

Chunniang interrupted him, her tone firm:
"My husband, this is a rare opportunity for you. If you give up because of me, I might as well die. Go back and tell Elder Shang that you are willing to follow Grandpa Changlei and the others to Wuzhou. Go quickly."

Fugui always obeys Chunniang's orders.

Hear the words.

There was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

Seeing this, Chunniang gently held Fugui's hand and comforted him:
"Husband, don't worry. When you go to Wuzhou, when Elder Shang returns to Jingzhou, I will go back to the clan with him. There will be someone in the clan to take care of me. Your salary in Wuzhou will definitely be higher than that in Jingzhou. Maybe if you make great contributions, you can even get a holy medicine for me."

I heard that Chunniang could be cured.

Fugui was immediately moved and gritted his teeth and said:
"it is good"

"My lady, I listen to you."

"Once we get to Wuzhou, even if I don't want to die, I will definitely get you a holy medicine to cure your illness."

After coming out of Poor Lane.

Wealth brings a bit more urgency.

He also took with him the expressway that he had been reluctant to use, fearing that he would be too late and Chunniang's life would be snatched away.

The news that the Fu family was selecting people to go to Wuzhou quickly spread in the store.

However, neither the Fu family members nor the female practitioners in Sangyuan taken over by Liu Meizhen were very interested in going to Wuzhou.

After all, in Jingzhou, everyone can live a stable life without having to live on the edge of a knife. Although Wuzhou was chosen by the Fu family as the future fiefdom, it is now desolate and full of dangers. Who would be willing to give up a stable life and go there to suffer hardships?

however.

In the textile room next to the shop, Widow Wang stopped what she was doing after hearing the news.

She looked down at her rough hands, and a complex emotion rose in her heart. She had to work hard day and night for nearly ten years to learn weaving. This was enough to show that she had no talent in this area. But the main work of the mulberry garden was to pick mulberry leaves, raise silkworms, spin yarn and weave cloth, and weaving was a highly skilled job. In order to stand out, she chose this profession without hesitation.

However, reality dealt her a heavy blow.

She might be able to catch up with others in making low-level robes through hard work, but it would be impossible for her to weave third-level spiritual robes in the future.

She didn't want to stay in this textile room all her life, repeating boring work day after day, and eventually spending the rest of her life in mediocrity.

Widow Wang secretly made up her mind, found an excuse, left the textile room, and walked quickly to the shop next door.

As soon as she left, the weavers who were weaving behind her immediately began to whisper:
"Hey, what do you think this widow Wang is up to?"

"Who knows? She is always mysterious and her actions are confusing."

"I think she probably heard about the election in Wuzhou and wanted to join in the fun."

"Humph, she really dares to think that. No matter how dangerous the Wuzhou fiefdom is, it is still the master's territory. Our Sangyuan is only subordinate to the mistress. Even the Fu family's own clansmen don't have a turn, so how could they choose her, a jinx?"

"That's right. It adds unlucky luck for no reason."

“Really, really…”

The weavers chatted and smiled at each other, unable to help but reveal their happy smiles. However, they soon realized something and subconsciously glanced outside the door. They breathed a sigh of relief and immediately stopped talking about Widow Wang. Widow Wang was originally an ordinary person. She was sold to the son of Butcher Wang as a child bride by her parents when she was young.

Unexpectedly, not long after entering the house, Wang the Butcher's son died. Wang the Butcher was the only son in nine generations, and his wife could not continue to have children, but she was a tigress and refused to let Wang the Butcher take a concubine. As Wang the Widow grew older, Wang the Butcher became unfaithful and raped Wang the Widow, who unexpectedly became pregnant.

Originally, the tigress planned to kill both Widow Wang and him.

But one day, when he was getting up at night, he accidentally fell into a manure pit and drowned himself. Without the control of the tigress, Wang the Butcher, who was dominated by his wife, immediately helped the widow Wang to remarry regardless of the rumors. Unfortunately, Wang the Butcher also had a short life. Two days after his marriage, he went up the mountain to chop firewood and never came back.

As a result, Widow Wang became a widow again when she was nearly fourteen years old.

The villagers thought she was unlucky. They also had their eyes on the property left by Butcher Wang, so they deliberately framed Widow Wang for having an affair. As soon as Butcher Wang was buried, they drowned Widow Wang in a pond.

However, Widow Wang survived the disaster and was rescued by Liu Meizhen.

What was even more surprising was that Widow Wang was also a person with spiritual roots. After she began to practice, she heard that Wangjia Village was suddenly infected with a terrible plague, and no one in the entire village survived.

Therefore, even though there were some homeless poor people in the mulberry garden, everyone privately felt that Widow Wang was not only an unlucky person, but also a ruthless person.

Because there were rumors that the plague in Wangjia Village was deliberately caused by Widow Wang. In addition, Butcher Wang's family was also killed by Widow Wang.

In addition, after Widow Wang moved into the mulberry garden, anyone who offended her would inexplicably become infected with a serious disease.

Over time, no one dared to get close to Widow Wang, and everyone kept a distance from her. Although Widow Wang had been a member of the Mulberry Garden for more than 30 years, only Liu Meizhen, the head mistress, was willing to deal with her.

The backyard of Fu’s shop.

After half an incense stick of time is up.

Fu Yongshang was still standing here alone, his face looking somewhat grim.

The whole shop.

No one was willing to go to Wuzhou.

This was after he mobilized.

at this time.

Fugui just happened to come back from Poor Alley out of breath. Seeing Fu Yongshang standing in the yard with a frown on his face and no one around, he breathed a sigh of relief and thought he still had a chance. He adjusted his breathing, took a deep breath, quickly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said firmly:
"Elder Shang, I am willing to follow Supreme Elder Yongyi and his men to Wuzhou."

Fu Yongshang's face lit up with joy when he heard this.

Although Fugui was a son-in-law, he worked the hardest on weekdays. He originally planned to support him to become the deputy manager of the store.

Never thought about it.

Every member of the Fu family who is willing to endure hardships.

No one is as brave as a person from another family.

Fu Yongshang asked in a deep voice:
"Do you know that Wuzhou is located in the far west, with many sects? If you go there, you will inevitably suffer hardships and even put your life in danger. Have you really thought it through?"

Fugui nodded without hesitation:
"Elder Shang, I have thought it through. Wuzhou is the future fief of the family, and I am willing to contribute to the future of the family. Moreover, I believe that in Wuzhou, I can make great contributions to the family, and I can also obtain a holy medicine for my wife to cure her illness."

When Fu Yongshang heard this, a trace of approval flashed in his eyes. He nodded, with a hint of relief in his tone: "Okay, Fugui, I am very pleased that you have this intention. The family needs young people like you who are responsible. But have you asked Chunniang about this matter?"

"Reporting to the elder, this trip to Wuzhou was Chunniang's idea."

Fu Yongshang's eyes lit up with joy when he heard this.

No matter how.

There is still someone in the younger generation of the tribe who has vision.

It's a pity that Chunniang was dragged down by this disease. Fu Yongshang nodded and said:
"Okay, in that case, you will come with me to the Transmission Hall. As for Chunniang, don't worry, the clan will help take care of her for you."

"Thank you, elder!"

This is what wealth and honor are waiting for.

He immediately bowed to the ground.

Fu Yongshang saw that the time was up, so he came out from the backyard and glanced at everyone, but everyone was either pretending to be busy or deliberately avoiding his eyes. Fu Yongshang snorted coldly:
"Fugui, let's go"

"They will regret it later."

The two of them walked out of the store.

He met Widow Wang who was coming in a hurry.

He bowed respectfully and said in a firm tone: "Elder Shang, I heard that the family is selecting people to go to Wuzhou. I am willing to recommend myself to go."

Fu Yongshang frowned slightly when he heard this, and his eyes stayed on Widow Wang for a moment. He was a little surprised. After all, Widow Wang was only in the late stage of Qi Refining, and she usually did not show her talents in the mulberry garden. He did not expect that she would take the initiative to volunteer. He was afraid that if she followed him, she would not only be of no help, but also become a burden.

Therefore.

After some consideration, he declined:
"Your mulberry garden is supposed to be under the management of the mistress, but your mulberry garden is not included in the Fu family tree, so I can't make the decision on this matter."

Widow Wang seemed not to understand Fu Yongshang's refusal. She raised her head with a firm gaze and a hint of earnestness in her tone: "Elder Shang, although my cultivation is low, I still have a wish to contribute to the family. Wuzhou is the foundation of the family's future. If I can go there, I would like to..."

The next sentence of Widow Wang was spoken using the art of voice transmission.

When Fu Yongshang heard this, his body trembled and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Never expected it.

This widow Wang is actually a hidden talent.

There is still one spot left for the trip to Wuzhou. If Widow Wang really has the ability, she might be able to help a lot. However, since she is from the mistress's side, he dare not make a decision on his own. He thought for a moment and decided to seek the opinions of Uncle Chang Lei, Yaoyao and Fu Yongyi first. After all, the three of them are the main force in this trip to Wuzhou:
"Come with me"

"But whether to take you to Wuzhou or not is up to Uncle Chang Lei and the others to decide."

"Thank you, elder!"

Widow Wang's originally nervous face immediately showed excitement, and she automatically followed Fugui.

The group of three arrived at the teleportation hall. Yaoyao and the other two, who had been waiting at the door for a long time, were all surprised to see that Fu Yongshang had brought a person in the late Qi Refining stage with him.

Fu Yongshang used a soundproofing technique.

He quickly transmitted a message.

Upon hearing this, Fu Changlei said more cautiously:

"In that case, I'm afraid that Widow Wang is kept by the mistress for other purposes. If she follows us to Wuzhou this time, and something happens to her, we may not be able to report her when the mistress returns."

Yaoyao smiled and said:

"No problem"

"If mother blames me, I will bear the responsibility alone!"

"We are in urgent need of talents like Fairy Wang when we go to Wuzhou this time."

talking.

Yaoyao made the decision herself, removed the soundproofing cover, and said to Widow Wang:

"Come with me"

When Fu Changlei saw this, although he did not agree very much, he did not say much because he thought that he had two third-level spirit pets with peak combat power.

"Widow Wang was chosen?" A weaver girl widened her eyes and said in a sharp voice, "Why? She is just a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining. She doesn't seem to have any special abilities!"

Another weaver sneered, her tone full of sarcasm: "Humph, who knows what means she used? Maybe she used some backdoor, or gave Elder Shang some kind of magic potion. She has always been mysterious, who knows what shameful things she did behind the scenes?"

"That's right!" The third weaver echoed, "She is just a jinx. She even caused the destruction of Wangjia Village. Now she is chosen to go to Wuzhou? It's really unforgivable!"

Although the weavers said sarcastic words, they were full of resentment and jealousy in their hearts. They knew that Widow Wang had obtained an opportunity that they could never reach, and they could only stay in the weaving room and repeat the boring work day after day.

"God is so blind!" said a weaver angrily, "We work so hard to weave here, but we don't even have a chance. But she was chosen so easily. It's so infuriating!"

Another weaver sighed, her tone full of helplessness: "Forget it, let's not talk about it. This is how our life will be. We can only accept our fate."

(End of this chapter)