Chen Jiuyang had initially thought only his maternal grandparents were visiting, but unexpectedly, all their relatives from his grandparents' side flocked over, totaling more than ten people.
What left him speechless was that among them was an old monk with white eyebrows and beard.
What was he here for?
Chen Jianmin and Zhang Xiuzhen led the more than ten relatives and the old monk towards the house.
To be honest, the small bungalow that Chen Jiuyang's family lived in was not enough to accommodate so many people. There weren't even enough chairs at home. Zhang Xiuzhen asked Chen Jianmin to borrow stools from the neighbors in the village, and only then could the relatives, both inside and outside the house, be barely seated.
After catching their breath and resting for a moment, Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandfather asked, "Jianmin, how much did it cost to build this large villa at your place?"
Chen Jianmin was silent for a moment and answered truthfully, "Tens of millions."
"Oh my heavens, building a villa in the countryside for tens of millions, Chen Jianmin, are you out of your mind?" Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother suddenly shrieked.
"If this tens of millions were used to buy houses in the city, it would be enough to buy over a dozen. You could live comfortably collecting rent for the rest of your life. You're already of a certain age, yet you still lack foresight."
What kind of talk was this?
Chen Jiuyang said, "Grandma, it's our family's money, and we can spend it however we want. It's none of your business."
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother seemed hard of hearing and ignored Chen Jiuyang. Instead, she said to Zhang Xiuzhen, "Xiuzhen, tell me, how much money do you have left in your family?"
Zhang Xiuzhen hesitated for a moment and replied, "Still tens of millions?"
Chen Jiuyang had given his parents the bank card with one hundred million on it earlier.
Still tens of millions?
The more than ten relatives who had come to Chen Jiuyang's house suddenly had a glint in their eyes.
"Incredible, you've actually earned so much money," Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother said. "Xiuzhen, why didn't you think to be filial and give your father and me some money?"
Zhang Xiuzhen's face turned awkward. Chen Jianmin quickly said, "Mom, this isn't money that Xiuzhen and I earned. It's Jiuyang's money."
As soon as this was said, the more than ten relatives in the house immediately turned their gaze to Chen Jiuyang.
"This child, truly accomplished, to be able to earn so much money."
"Child, I'm your grand-uncle. I held you when you were little. Do you remember?"
"This child is so handsome."
"Jiuyang, do you have a girlfriend? If not, your great-aunt can introduce one to you. Hehe, if it's successful, your great-aunt won't ask for too much, just a finder's fee of a hundred to two hundred thousand."
Chen Jiuyang said, "I have a girlfriend."
A finder's fee of one to two hundred thousand, how could she say that?
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandfather spoke, "You have a girlfriend? Do you have a photo? Let me take a look."
"Yes," Zhang Xiuzhen took out her phone and opened Yao Zixuan's photo.
Yao Zixuan was so beautiful that she immediately extinguished the ulterior motives of some people.
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother said, "Such a beautiful woman, I don't know if she can manage a household. Jiuyang, your family has become prosperous, but remember, we are from the countryside, and we need to live a practical life."
"It's useless to have such a beautiful woman as a girlfriend. Listen to your grandma, break up with this woman quickly. Grandma will introduce you to a particularly virtuous and capable woman who can do housework."
Hearing this, Chen Jiuyang felt as if he had eaten a fly and frowned without speaking.
Zhang Xiuzhen said, "Mom, Jiuyang's girlfriend is very good. She often visits me and Jianmin, always bringing gifts. You don't need to worry about this matter."
"Not worry?" Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother said. "You've earned a lot of money but don't show filial piety to your elders, and you spend it recklessly. Which family that earns money would spend tens of millions to build a large villa in the countryside? Isn't that being kicked in the head?"
"Jiuyang is a child, so it's understandable, but Jianmin, don't you and Xiuzhen understand?"
Chen Jianmin said with a wry smile, "Mom, the child has earned money and has his own ideas. Why do you care about this?"
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother said, "My blood flows through him, so why wouldn't I care? Jianmin, hand over your bank card to me for safekeeping, so you don't spend it recklessly."
Chen Jianmin fell silent.
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother's gaze fell on Zhang Xiuzhen. "Xiuzhen, the bank card is with you, right? Hand it over for Mom to keep for you."
Zhang Xiuzhen also remained silent.
At this moment, the white-browed old monk who had come with them said, "This money is full of blood and light, I'm afraid it's not clean."
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandparents and all the relatives' faces suddenly changed.
Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandmother said, "Master Puhui, what do you suggest we do?"
"Amitabha," the white-browed old monk said. "This old monk suggests that it would be best to donate this money to charity and accumulate virtue and perform good deeds."
"This old monk sees that your family has encountered many troubles recently. This is heaven reminding you to do good deeds, otherwise, retribution will come, and you will fall into hell."
Chen Jiuyang's brows furrowed slightly. "Who is this old monk?"
"Master Puhui is an accomplished monk from our area. He usually lives in seclusion there. A few days ago, he said that our family had a noble person, which is why he asked me and your grandma to come and see you," Chen Jiuyang's maternal grandfather said.
Chen Jiuyang narrowed his eyes and looked at Monk Puhui.
Monk Puhui looked directly at Chen Jiuyang and said, "This benefactor, this old monk observes that your current consciousness is mixed, existing between life and death, and your heart is filled with confusion."
This statement made Chen Jiuyang look at Monk Puhui with a little more seriousness. "Since you are an accomplished monk, I do have a question I'd like to ask for your guidance."
"To become a Buddha, how does one subdue the mind?"
Monk Puhui replied without hesitation, "The path in your heart was originally clear, but after wandering in the mortal world, your mind's vision has been obscured by various things. You want to break free. This old monk's answer is, one should dwell thus."
"You have excessive killing intent, yet you also value human relationships, and you are trapped by your inner emotions, unable to find direction. The noble aura protecting you allows you to function normally."
Chen Jiuyang was startled. This Monk Puhui truly had something.
Monk Puhui continued, "Your vital energy and blood are like a scorching sun, yet you have cultivated other techniques, causing you to go mad and your spirit to be neither clear nor turbid, making it difficult for you to distinguish yourself."
Chen Jiuyang was greatly alarmed and said, "Please, Master, step outside and let's talk."
The changes in Chen Jiuyang's body were indeed something even he couldn't explain. When Elder Han saw him, he said he had gained something between life and death, which was true, but now he saw the world with unclear direction, unsure of what was real and what was illusion.
He said he couldn't let go of the knot in his heart. If he were his former self, he would have made Zhong Zhuiwu's entire family suffer a terrible fate. However, Chen Jiuyang had spared Zhong Zhuiwu's family, and after smashing Zhong Zhuiwu's residence, he hadn't felt any better; his heart remained as confused and unclear as ever.