Chapter 483: Chapter 483: Outstanding Jie

Master Sande noticed something darting out from the woods, and was so frightened that he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Seeing Zhou Yong’s face clearly, he heaved a long sigh of relief and smiled, “It’s… it’s Boss Zhou! You scared me to death!”

At this moment, Zhang Dadan also emerged from the woods, leading Bai Jie and Lin Wan, and walked up to Master Sande.

“Master… Master Zhang, why are… why are you here?” Master Sande became even more uneasy upon seeing Zhang Dadan.

Zhang Dadan glanced down at him, spoke superiorly, “Sande, shouldn’t I be here? If it weren’t for me, could you have deceived Wang Zhanbei just now?”

“For several nights in a row, there has been a commotion on this road. Without me, do you think they would stay hidden tonight?”

Faced with Zhang Dadan’s series of boasts, Master Sande dared not interrupt, because he knew that Zhang Dadan was the truly capable one, and he was still subservient to Zhang Dadan.

“Master Zhang, it is truly thanks to you… thanks to you…” Master Sande quickly flattered, trying to muddle through.

But Zhang Dadan wouldn’t exert so much effort for nothing, right? With a cunning smile, he said, “Master Sande, I heard your conversation with Wang Zhanbei just now!”

Master Sande was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. When they were speaking just now, there was no one else around, right?

Even though Zhang Dadan and his group had been squatting in the woods early on, it was unlikely they could hear from that distance, right?

Master Sande secretly glanced at the pocket where he kept his check, smiled at Zhang Dadan, “Master Zhang, your mana is exceedingly high, I am in awe!”

“In awe? As far as I know, you seem to have been expelled from your sect, so how dare you still call yourself a Taoist?” Lin Wan said angrily.

Her angry words made Master Sande give up the last bit of hope. It seemed this Journalist Lin indeed had a thorough understanding of his situation!

“Journalist Lin’s reprimand is right… it is right…” Master Sande quickly nodded and smiled at her, trying to flatter again!

Zhang Dadan saw he was still squatting on the ground and extended his hand, smiling, “Master Sande, get up! The ground is quite cold, don’t catch a cold!”

Seeing this, Master Sande looked timidly at Zhang Dadan, who was smiling without any trace of displeasure, but felt even more nervous, thinking someone so eager to please must be up to no good!

“Master… Master Zhang, I can manage on my own…” Master Sande did not take Zhang Dadan’s hand, responding meekly.

But Zhang Dadan didn’t withdraw his hand, smiling, “Why? Do you think my hand is dirty? I’ve washed my hands!”

Seeing him insist, though with apprehension, Master Sande still reluctantly took his hand and stood up from the cold ground.

“Thank you, Master Zhang… thank you…” Master Sande said while dusting off his clothes and expressing his gratitude to Zhang Dadan.

Zhang Dadan had been waiting for this, and upon hearing the gratitude, he cheerfully asked, “I wonder, Master Sande, what do you plan to give as thanks?”

Master Sande was stunned. What to give as thanks? Wasn’t it just a polite phrase? Did he really expect a thank-you gift?

“Master… Master Zhang, tomorrow! I’ll prepare a generous gift tomorrow and personally deliver it to Jiji!” Master Sande responded weakly.

Zhang Dadan glanced at the others, then smiled at Bai Jie, “Bai Jie, I’d say he has a generous gift on him right now. Do you believe it?”

Though unaware of the check Wang Zhanbei gave Master Sande, Bai Jie still took on the role of the sidekick upon seeing Zhang Dadan ask.

“Huh? Really? What generous gift does Master Sande have on him?” Bai Jie looked at Master Sande, asking curiously.

Master Sande immediately understood Zhang Dadan’s intent, based on his previous words.

But wasn’t the ten thousand yuan already promised to him by Zhang Dadan? Why is he now greedy, trying to take away his hard-earned ten thousand yuan?

Instinctively, Master Sande covered the pocket with the check and feigned ignorance, “Master Zhang, what do you mean by that?”

“I only have some useless yellow talismans. You know, I have no divine skills, these talismans are all useless… useless…”

Seeing Master Sande evading the topic, Zhang Dadan lost patience and smiled, “Master Sande, don’t you know the saying ‘A wise man knows when to yield’?”

With a bitter smile, Master Sande internally retorted, “Yielding? What about the saying ‘A man of his word’? How about you learn that first?”

Yet, being under Zhang Dadan’s control and outnumbered, where did he dare to complain openly?

“Master Zhang, what do you mean? I… I don’t quite understand!” Master Sande still held on to his fantasy.

Seeing this, Zhang Dadan directly pointed at his pocket with the check, smiling, “I want what’s in here!”

Master Sande’s heart bled immediately upon hearing this. He really heard it, he really knew?

A tremendous sense of loss enveloped Master Sande, making it difficult for him to breathe, even feeling a bit dizzy.

Ten thousand yuan! A full ten thousand yuan! How long would he have to deceive people to earn this amount? And now, just like that, he had to hand it over?

Seeing Master Sande’s pained expression, Zhang Dadan patted his shoulder kindly, saying, “Master Sande, money is an external thing!”

“You’re quite old, do you want to end up in jail? Or do you really have divine skills and aren’t afraid of vengeful spirits?”

This was a clear threat, but Master Sande had no choice but to comply. He cherished his life more than money.

“Master Zhang, you see, I came from afar. Even if there’s no merit, there’s hard work. Can’t I have a little share?” Master Sande pleaded.

Zhang Dadan had spent money and effort crafting the Jade Buddha Card and Jade Token, he wouldn’t share a bit with Master Sande.

“Better spare your breath! Give it or not, it’s up to you!” Zhang Dadan shook his head, sighing, and turned to leave.

Glancing at the eerie surroundings, Master Sande finally compromised, grabbing Zhang Dadan and bitterly smiled, “Fine, I’ll give… I’ll give!”

He then tremblingly took out the ten thousand yuan check from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Dadan.

Zhang Dadan reached out, but Master Sande didn’t let go, holding the check tightly.

“Master Sande, money is the root of all evil. Let me bear this evil for you!” Zhang Dadan said earnestly, gripping the check.

This bizarre scene, coupled with Zhang Dadan’s shameless words, made Bai Jie laugh, “Master Sande, you better give him the evil, lest you truly feel its sting!”

Faced with Zhang Dadan’s coercion and Bai Jie’s threats, Master Sande had no choice but to let go. As long as he wasn’t captured, he could still swindle people.

“Master Zhang, you can have the money, but you must keep your promise and let me go!” Master Sande released the check, feeling devastated.

Zhang Dadan took the check, reconfirmed the amount, handed it to Zhou Yong, and smiled, “Master Sande, rest assured. I will let you go!”