My name is Bai Qi, an ordinary college student whose name happens to be the same as a certain ancient god of war. My greatest hobby is following various anime series. Right now, I feel terrible, because I've transmigrated.
Bai Qi knew he wasn't some great philanthropist who would sacrifice his flesh to feed eagles, but he hadn't done anything wicked either. After finally transmigrating, why would he do this to himself?
When Bai Qi opened his eyes, he found himself unable to move, like a statue. Standing before him was a stylish, blonde man in a green suit, holding a scepter.
Seeing Bai Qi, the man immediately put on a fawning smile. "Holy Lord, you are awake."
"Holy Lord?"
Bai Qi was stunned at first, then he looked closely at the man before him. Wasn't this the unluckiest villain in Jackie Chan Adventures, the leader of the Dark Hand, the detestable Number One ধনী, Valmont? (Su Dantxt.com)
Combined with his current situation, Bai Qi was bewildered. He had actually transmigrated into the Shendu.
It was important to remember that in Jackie Chan Adventures, Shendu was a quintessential villain, a major antagonist who spanned the entire story. His sole purpose was to act as a catalyst to advance the plot. Although Shendu had an array of impressive-sounding titles like Demon of Fire, Emperor of Asia, and Demonic Sorcerer, in the end, he was always sent back to hell by the protagonists.
Never mind, Shendu it is then.
After a period of internal struggle, Bai Qi came to terms with it. Having transmigrated once, even if he was Shendu and would eventually be sent back to hell, he was determined to make his life count.
Valmont, unaware that the soul within the stone statue had been replaced, was quite pleased that the Holy Lord hadn't scolded him this time. He continued, "Holy Lord, this time my subordinates will definitely bring you the talismans. As for the Golden Rooster King's treasure you promised me..."
Bai Qi understood the implication of Valmont's words and felt no anger.
He, the great demon defeated by the Dragon Slayers, was sealed into a stone statue. Only once every nine hundred years was the seal weakest, allowing Shendu to transmit information to the outside world in his stone form. However, Valmont's ancestors had never seized the opportunity, treating the statue as an antique treasure. It wasn't until it fell into Valmont's hands that Shendu found his chance.
But the problem was, Valmont was incredibly incompetent. He only cared about making money, and his subordinates, Chow, Ratso, and Finn, proved with their actions what it meant to be the new generation of Three Stooges.
The Rooster Talisman had already been taken by Jackie Chan. If he didn't intervene, it was unlikely that the Ox Talisman would be retrieved smoothly either.
"You can rest assured about that. As long as you retrieve the talismans, there will be as much treasure as you desire."
As Bai Qi finished speaking, the shadows on the ground stretched. With a rippling wave, a shadowy ninja emerged from the darkness.
Valmont's gaze immediately fixated on the object in the shadow ninja's hand.
The shadow ninja held a golden chalice, filled with various agates and jades, which sparkled with vibrant colors under the sunlight.
Valmont's mouth began to water at the sight.
Just then, the office door opened, and the shadow ninja quickly disappeared back into the shadows. Three drenched figures entered the office.
These three were none other than Valmont's subordinates: Chow, Ratso, and Finn. It was obvious from their appearance that they had failed.
Seeing the three, Valmont still asked with lingering hope, "Where are the talismans I wanted?"
The three stammered for a long time. Finally, the simple-minded Ratso spoke, "We had it initially, but Jackie Chan took it back. We also lost a plane."
Hearing Ratso's report, Valmont's blood pressure surged, veins bulging on his forehead.
"You can't even handle a small matter. What good are you to me! Get out, all of you, get out!"
Valmont furiously kicked the three out of the office.
It wasn't just that they failed to get the talisman, but they had also lost a private jet. That was a plane, and it was very expensive.
After dismissing the three, Valmont turned to Bai Qi and began to lament, "Holy Lord, it's not that I'm not trying to find the talismans. You see, I even lost my private jet. As for the Golden Rooster King's treasure you mentioned, I haven't seen any of it."
Bai Qi chuckled inwardly. He was asking for money? How dare he! After failing to accomplish anything, he still wanted money. According to Shendu's original nature, he would never give Valmont a single gold coin.
But Bai Qi was different. He didn't place too much importance on the Golden Rooster King's treasure. After all, it was just some stones, all made of carbon. Moreover, it was ill-gotten gains extorted from the people when Shendu established his dynasty. Giving it away was fine.
Bai Qi didn't have the greed and cunning of a dragon. He wouldn't feel heartbroken even if he gave away all the treasure.
Instead of lamenting over those stones, it was better to use them as motivation for Valmont to find more talismans for him.
Bai Qi summoned the shadow ninja again. He took a ruby from the golden chalice and handed it to Valmont, saying, "This is but a fraction of my countless treasures, a reward for your efforts. Retrieve the talismans, and you will receive even more."
Although a single ruby was not as expensive as a private jet, it was enough for Valmont to recover some losses.
Then, Bai Qi took out another gem and said, "In the primeval forest north of the Atlantic, there is a mask. Bring it to me. This is your operational fund."
Valmont's face changed dramatically, a true performance of Sichuan opera face-changing. Just moments ago, he was sulking as if his father had died. Now, upon seeing the gem, his face lit up with joy.
"Don't worry, Holy Lord. I'll gather my subordinates and send them to find the mask right away."
Compared to those talismans, which were smaller than a baby's fist, a mask seemed much easier to find. Furthermore, the Holy Lord had provided a specific location. All that remained was to dispatch personnel and wait.
Bai Qi was dissatisfied with Valmont, and Valmont, in turn, was not entirely confident in this stone-headed dragon. Ever since he acquired this thing, he had been losing money. For the Golden Rooster King's treasure, he had sacrificed many underworld businesses, spending vast sums of money to send his subordinates all over the world in search of palm-sized stones. The result was the Rooster Talisman, a ruined car, and a damaged warehouse. For the Ox Talisman, he lost a private jet.
These successive immense losses were all for the Golden Rooster King's treasure. Sometimes, Valmont even suspected that the meager family fortune accumulated over generations might be squandered by this stone dragon.
But now, it was better. The two gems had helped Valmont recover some losses and simultaneously strengthened his resolve to find talismans for the Holy Lord.
Valmont, clutching the gems, happily scurried out of the office.
The Dark Hand was, after all, a top-tier gang, and Valmont had his own channels for acquiring goods. Bai Qi didn't need to worry about that.
Watching Valmont leave, Bai Qi sighed.
It was relatively easy to control someone like Valmont. He was driven by money; as long as the money was right, everything was negotiable. Shendu and Valmont could be considered as partners: Shendu provided money, and Valmont acted in exchange for it, helping Shendu find talismans.
However, Shendu was not like Bai Qi. He only gave Valmont empty promises and vague assurances, with no tangible benefits. This was why, during the Rabbit Talisman incident, when Valmont obtained it, he sold the old turtle to a wealthy food merchant, allowing Jackie Chan to seize the opportunity and take the turtle along with the Rabbit Talisman.