"It's not like there's no benefit to be gained; this is just the beginning, isn't it?"

Although he felt a bit of schadenfreude at the sight of Brother Erguotou's efforts coming to naught, Hu Ma, for the sake of unity, still smiled and comforted him, "Actually, I think the biggest benefit of this might just fall into your hands!"

"Huh?"

Erguotou's voice sounded a bit despondent and regretful, listlessly saying, "With things as they are, what benefit could there be?"

"The Five Fiends have all been slain."

"The treasures have all been snatched."

"The only benefit I can get is taking back half of the treasures from Fox Coffin Village, and I even have to buy them back."

""

Perhaps at this point, he truly regretted it. This time, the commotion was huge. Those in the hall were slain, and countless treasures and wronged ghosts were swept away, just like those yin spirits who had previously worshiped the Five Fiends in life and became little ghosts beside the Five Fiends after death.

With the death of the Five Fiends, most of them were also cleared out, but many still remained. At this moment, they could only take the opportunity to attach themselves to the newly built temple of the Hongdeng Niangniang (Red Lantern Goddess), and there were quite a few of them.

In other words, even the Hongdeng Niangniang had reaped benefits.

But in the end, Erguotou felt the pain, but could only accept the result, because this cooperation was agreed upon from the beginning: everyone relies on their own abilities, and the good things they earn naturally stay in their own hands.

Simply put, earn if you can; if you can't, others have no reason to share with you.

Now that things were over, Erguotou's headache grew worse the more he thought about it.

"The Five Fiends are dead, but the matter is not yet finished."

Hu Ma slowed his voice down to make his words seem more weighty, and said in a low voice, "This time, I was always by that Little Hall Official's side, and I also saw the esteemed person who came out of the mountains. Naturally, I also heard some of their words, and I discovered..."

"They don't seem to be of one mind with Plum Blossom Lane!"

""

"Plum Blossom Lane?"

Erguotou paused for a moment after hearing this and said, "Of course, they're not of one mind."

"The people living in Plum Blossom Lane are the incense distributors. The incense distributors all have a background. How could they be of one mind with this esteemed person from Mingzhou? Heh heh, they are the ones eating the richest oil in Mingzhou. In the end, isn't Hongdeng Niangniang just working for them?"

"Do you know why I was able to make our Hongdeng Niangniang the only menace in Mingzhou and even get the chance to build a temple?"

"That's because I have a clearer understanding of the distribution of benefits here than other blood sacrifice gangs, and I have been helping Niangniang manage all aspects of things. They all think that Niangniang is efficient in handling matters, so she can rise up, right?"

""

"Yes."

Hu Ma slowly said, "But this time, since even that esteemed person is dissatisfied with Plum Blossom Lane, then if the Hongdeng Society can take this opportunity..."

Having said this, he paused.

"Aiyo..."

Erguotou was obviously taken aback and said, "Are you referring to the incense distribution job in Plum Blossom Lane?"

"Is this also something I shouldn't think about, or is this something our Hongdeng Niangniang can covet? Plum Blossom Lane's background isn't small either. Now, the one here is just the incense distributor. What about the 'knife-holder'? Or even, what if the Big Hall Official above this Little Hall Official comes?"

""

"Sigh..."

Listening to his cautious words, Hu Ma shook his head helplessly, thinking, "It's your fate to end up empty-handed."

He wanted to take this opportunity to instigate Erguotou to take care of Plum Blossom Lane, because he himself was indeed dissatisfied with Plum Blossom Lane this time, but he didn't have a suitable opportunity to make a move.

After all, dealing with such people by directly barging in is not appropriate. He is, after all, not Digua Shao (Sweet Potato Liquor); he needs to scheme and play the network, but he doesn't have that much energy. However, if the Hongdeng Niangniang Society wants to deal with Plum Blossom Lane, it has the strength and foundation.

But Brother Erguotou seems to be impervious to persuasion now, so what to do?

"Heh heh, I think this is a good opportunity."

Unexpectedly, Miss Bai Putao (White Wine) spoke up. She seemed to be pondering deeply as well, and slowly said, "Did Lao Baigan (Old White Liquor) only sense that esteemed person's discord with Plum Blossom Lane? In my opinion, it's definitely not that simple."

"This time, the Five Fiends came clearly for that esteemed person and involved innocent people, killing and injuring so many. This was supposed to be handled by Plum Blossom Lane, but they have been hiding in the city, which in itself explains a problem."

"Since Plum Blossom Lane wanted to see that esteemed person make a fool of himself, how could that esteemed person not be happy to see Plum Blossom Lane driven out of Mingzhou Prefecture?"

""

Erguotou listened to Hu Ma's opinion differently than he listened to Miss Bai Putao's. He was immediately moved and said, "You mean, that esteemed person is also happy to see someone replace Plum Blossom Lane?"

"How would I know?"

Miss Bai Putao laughed and said, "I just think that since that esteemed person sealed a Little Hall Official in Mingzhou, it means that this is that esteemed person's territory."

"Since it's his territory, how can he be comfortable if the oil and water here are still being taken away by others, and even by people who are not of one mind with him? With his status, he may not be able to directly attack Plum Blossom Lane, but he must be happy for certain things to happen."

"Of course, this is just an opportunity. No one can say for sure whether it's like this, but if we want to earn some benefits, we must be bold at the right time. Otherwise, are you going to wait for someone to feed the benefits to your mouth?"

"Even Lao Baigan taking this risk to suck up to this big shot is an adventure."

""

These words silenced Erguotou, unsure if he was really tempted.

Everyone felt the change in Erguotou's attitude and didn't dare to disturb him for a moment. Only Digua Shao tentatively said, "Senior Lao Baigan, Senior Erguotou, is the incense distribution you just mentioned really that beneficial?"

"Benefits?"

Miss Bai Putao smiled and said, "If you can really get the power of incense distribution, then it's more than just benefits."

"Just a little bit that slips through the cracks is enough to cure hundreds of your legs."

""

Digua Shao gasped, "Hiss."

"What kind of sect do the people in Plum Blossom Lane belong to? What treasures do they have to protect themselves? How many people are in their family?"

""

"Don't inquire about it."

Erguotou panicked upon hearing this and quickly said, "You've earned the most this time, isn't that enough? Stop being so eager to cause trouble. Even the hall guests have been slain. Why aren't you afraid?"

"Heh heh."

Miss Bai Putao only sneered and said, "Even if Digua Shao doesn't snatch it from you, there's no guarantee that someone else won't come to snatch this opportunity!"

"Some things that we transmigrators can see, doesn't mean that the natives can't see. Plum Blossom Lane is a piece of fat. If you, the Hongdeng Society, aren't in a hurry to make a move, maybe others will rush to the front."

"If someone really makes a move against Plum Blossom Lane in advance and enters that esteemed person's eyes and gets their nod of approval, then wouldn't your Hongdeng Society still be fated to provide tribute to them? Are you going to have to bite the bullet and move against that esteemed person's people then?"

""

"Eh?"

Hu Ma, who had been listening on the side, was a little surprised.

Miss Bai Putao seems to be different from before. She's mocking Erguotou with all her might right now, but when it comes down to it, she was very cautious before.

What is she trying to do by so tirelessly encouraging Erguotou now?

However, it can be seen that Erguotou seems to be quite tempted. It's not that he's easily persuaded, but he's just feeling so unbalanced that everyone else has earned something, but he's ended up empty-handed.

It's the easiest time to be persuaded.

Ah, people.

If you had worked so hard earlier and taken down the Wealth Fiend Altar Envoy, wouldn't those golden and silver dolls have really ended up in your hands?

Now it's good. Those golden and silver dolls have been taken back by Seventh Aunt to raise.

It's not that Hu Ma didn't want to take those golden and silver dolls back and raise them himself, but these two dolls, as powerful as they are, are not easy to serve.

They were originally treasures of heaven and earth that could promote wealth and fortune and also bewilder people's minds. Especially after being refined into fiendish treasures by the Wealth Fiend Altar Envoy, their power increased even more. They could both protect a region, bring wealth and fortune, and be used as magical weapons to blow out golden and silver qi to confuse people's minds.

If obtained, even a force like the Hongdeng Niangniang Society would treat them as treasures to be carefully worshiped, but these two dolls are not like ordinary weapons that can be used as soon as you pick them up.

They need to be supported with special methods and energy.

He is a night watcher and has to learn the method of suppressing the year, so he doesn't have the energy to raise these two dolls specifically. If he delays it, it's not worth it if the two dolls rebel or if he raises them badly.

Therefore, after the game in Yellow Dog Village ended, Hu Ma left them to Seventh Aunt. First, Seventh Aunt is now a Little Hall Official and needs someone to protect her. Second, Seventh Aunt is very idle and can just raise them.

When needed, he can just borrow them from her.

"Anyway, it's good that everyone knows what's in their hearts. I have to say that this matter is very satisfactory."

Seeing that the time was about right, Hu Ma smiled and added, "But the matter has just been completed, so there will naturally still be some loose ends. I will hold on to this big shot tightly. If I have any information, I will come and tell you."

"It's not convenient to say more now."

"That Little Hall Official drank too much and fell asleep in my village. What if..."

""

"Ah?"

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this and quickly said, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Even if it's just the Little Hall Official by the esteemed person's side, you have to be careful that she has unique abilities. Mingzhou is not stable right now. We just got the benefits, so don't capsize in the gutter."

""

Saying that, they each left, giving people the feeling of scattering like birds and beasts.

"Is there a need to be so afraid?"

Hu Ma was a little surprised and couldn't help thinking that if that's the case, then he can use Seventh Aunt's name to scare them in the future.

If that's the case, then he can use Seventh Aunt's name to scare them in the future.

Chapter End