The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 292 - Chapter 292 Chapter 292 Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting

Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique Watching the two men sing in harmony before her, Zhong Niangyao smiled faintly and continued, “Then, you are mistaken, I am not questioning your sincerity, nor am I teasing you; it’s just that I really can’t help you. So, there’s no need for you two to carry on with this act.”

She had eyes to see that these two were performing a rehearsed duet here. If the elder truly wanted to stop what Housekeeper Wang had been saying, he should have spoken up at the very beginning, not waited until the whole spiel was over to feign innocence.

With Zhong Niangyao’s words, the elder was taken aback, his complexion turning somewhat unnatural. But having weathered many storms, he quickly regained his composure, looked towards Zhong Niangyao, and said, “Master, it is often said that saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-level pagoda. Since you can see what I seek, you surely must be able to help me.”

“As long as you can save me, I will definitely not let the master down.”

Even a master needs to eat. Wealth entices the heart, and since they’ve set up shop here, they must be seeking something.

“It’s exactly because I can see that I say I can’t help you!” Zhong Niangyao spread her hands. “I am just a fortune-teller, not King Yan; I cannot save those on the verge of death.”

The elder’s face immediately darkened, but upon closer inspection, a hint of panic could be seen as well.

Zhong Niangyao glanced at the elder and continued, “This world is quite fair; once a deal is made, it must be honored. Since you have already exchanged vows, how can you still expect the other party to let you off!”

“We have always honored our word, and moreover, it wasn’t me who made the deal.” The elder grew anxious. “I shouldn’t have to face such an end. You don’t know anything at all, what gives you the right to say that?”

“Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique.” Zhong Niangyao spoke casually, “The one who used this magic wasn’t you, but your grandfather. Born into poverty, he would have lived a life of mediocrity, but he also met a master who taught him the Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique.”

“It was this Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique that allowed your family to prosper. By your generation, you’ve become one of the most famous and wealthy families in the Imperial Capital.”

The Five Ghosts Wealth Transporting Technique involves calling upon the Wealth Ghost, Official Ghost, Lu Ghost, Guest Ghost, and Wife Ghost to gather wealth and achieve riches in the shortest amount of time.

Of course, such fortune does not come without a price. The beneficiaries of the Five Ghosts Transporting Wealth must donate a portion of their gains for charity, in effect collaborating with the ghosts. The Five Ghosts aid humans in bolstering wealth, and in return, humans help the Five Ghosts accumulate merit for an earlier reincarnation.

It is supposed to be a fair trade, with each party getting what they need. However, if humans break their promise and cease to perform charitable deeds, the Five Ghosts lose the merit they require, causing backlash. Then, not only will the accumulated wealth be lost, but retaliation from the Five Ghosts will ensue.

Clearly, the person before her had broken his promise with the Five Ghosts and was now suffering their retaliation.

“Master, you must help me.”

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, the elder became agitated, “All these years, I’ve also been doing charitable deeds! But why am I still suffering backlash?”

He felt it was unfair–he had been doing good works, so why should he suffer retaliation? Lately, his family’s business had suffered from a string of accidents, causing a significant loss of wealth. Most importantly, the health of his family members had also declined, particularly his own; last month’s health check revealed he had cancer with less than six months to live.

He had consulted many masters but none could provide a clear explanation. Those who realized it was the retaliation of the Five Ghosts all shook their heads, sighed, and left.

Utterly helpless, upon hearing that a young but exceptionally skilled master had appeared near Tongtian Bridge, he grasped at this last straw and came today.

Initially, he was skeptical of this young girl, but now, having guessed the problem of his household just by looking at his face, she surely had genuine skills.

If she could see through him at a glance, then she must have a way to help him.

“You’ve indeed done some good deeds, but they were not out of genuine kindness; you did them reluctantly,” Zhong Niangyao shook her head. “Moreover, while you performed some charitable acts, you also committed many misdeeds. Plus, your family members have abused their power, done many things that damage your Yin De.”

“As good is wiped out by evil, your wicked deeds outnumber the good; how could you possibly accumulate any merit? The Five Ghosts didn’t get the recompense they desired, so isn’t this backlash expected?”

With this statement, Zhong Niangyao stripped away the elder’s facade, leaving him visibly embarrassed.

“Young lady, don’t speak so harshly. You know nothing, what right do you have to slander… mmph… mmph…”

Housekeeper Wang was indignant, about to defend his Family Head, but mid-sentence, he found himself suddenly unable to speak. His eyes widened with terror, and when he looked at Zhong Niangyao, it was with fear.

He didn’t know what was happening to him, but he felt it must be Zhong Niangyao’s doing. He no longer cared about his master’s issues; he just wanted to know if he would be mute forever. He really didn’t want to become mute!

“If you won’t speak properly, then stay quiet for a while!” Zhong Niangyao glanced at Housekeeper Wang and said in a calm tone, “Don’t worry, it’s just for one day you can’t speak. However, you’ve committed a lot of verbal sins! If you’re not careful, and you really become mute, then it will be too late for regret.”

Relieved that he wouldn’t become mute, Housekeeper Wang let out a sigh, his fear of Zhong Niangyao’s abilities growing.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s skills, the elder’s eyes lit up, and he pleaded urgently, “Master, I beg you, help me! I promise you, if I get through this ordeal, I will do more good deeds in the future and I will restrain my family from bullying others by their position. Please, master, help me this once.”

“What’s the use of promising me?” Zhong Niangyao felt somewhat speechless. “You didn’t make a deal with me. Your broken promises have nothing to do with me. In that case, you’re better off speaking to the Five Ghosts! If they’re willing to forgive you, then you’ll be fine.”