Sinisterium Pawnshop: Exclusive to Malevolent Objects

　　"Sinisterium Pawnshop is famous; who hasn't heard of your legends? It's just that your grandfather is too low-key... But Chairman Su probably doesn't know your grandfather, or he would have gone straight to Sinisterium Pawnshop to find you. Let's not talk about this for now, you need to come up with a solution quickly!" Liu Fugui urged.

　　In fact, Lu Fei was also anxious because there were only two days left in the month.

　　If he couldn't obtain the third cursed object and complete the task given by his grandfather, he wouldn't be qualified to continue running Sinisterium Pawnshop.

　　Sinisterium Pawnshop would then truly only remain a legend.

　　"What if we go to the Buddhist hall and try our luck, even if it means being thick-skinned..."

　　Liu Fugui had just put down his teacup and stood up when he saw a car driving in from outside, which made him extremely happy.

　　"Chairman Su is back!"

　　The car door opened, and a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing stepped out.

　　Manager Zhang approached and respectfully said something to him. He nodded slightly and looked towards the direction of the tea room.

　　"That's Mr. Su Liguo, Chairman Su."

　　Liu Fugui waved excitedly at the other party.

　　"I apologize for keeping you two waiting," Su Liguo said as he quickly entered the tea room.

　　"Not at all, not at all. We understand that Chairman Su is busy with family matters. It's no trouble for us to wait a little while," Liu Fugui replied with concern, "How are your wife and the elderly lady doing?"

　　"The doctor says it's not good; they need surgery as soon as possible."

　　With a look of fatigue in his eyes, Su Liguo briefly mentioned this and then turned to Lu Fei.

　　"And who is this?"

　　"Hello, Chairman Su. My name is Lu Fei," Lu Fei said politely, nodding.

　　Chairman Su was around fifty years old, with a broad forehead and a wide face, thick eyebrows, and sharp, energetic eyes, presenting a look of great wealth and prosperity. He was tall, with some gray hair at his temples, exuding both a scholarly and commanding presence.

　　"Is Lu Qingxuan, the old shopkeeper, your grandfather?"

　　"Exactly."

　　"Could we ask the old master to come out of retirement?"

　　"I'm sorry, Chairman Su, my grandfather is not in Jiangcheng and won't be able to return in the short term. I am the one currently managing Sinisterium Pawnshop." Lu Fei always explained it this way to those who were unfamiliar.

　　"Not in Jiangcheng?" A glimmer of disappointment flashed across Su Liguo's eyes.

　　When he heard Liu Fugui claim that he knew the manager of Sinisterium Pawnshop, he had thought the person coming would be the old manager, Lu Qingxuan.

　　Although Lu Fei was a descendant of Lu Qingxuan, he was awfully young. How much of Sinisterium Pawnshop's expertise could he have learned?

　　Liu Fugui quickly reassured him, "Chairman Su, rest assured. Young Master Lu is very capable. I have seen his skills with my own eyes, and they are by no means inferior to those of the old Master Lu."

　　"Then, after you both have met the Buddha Mother, do you have any countermeasures in mind?" Having long been a seasoned player in the business world, Su Liguo had long mastered the art of concealing his emotions and would never act as uncouthly as his son, directly sending people away.

　　Lu Fei glanced at him.

　　The darkened area between his eyebrows and under his eyes, along with his ashen complexion, were signs of having come into contact with something unclean.

　　And the slight twitching of the eyelids, the red bloodshot eyes, and the involuntary slight shaking of the fingers are all signs of anxiety and worry.

　　Although he was inwardly in a panic, on the surface, he still managed to remain calm. Indeed, someone capable of reaching the level of being the richest in the city is not simple-minded.

　　"To be honest, Chairman Su, I just arrived and only had a quick glance at the Buddha Mother. I don't know what exactly has happened in your home, so I really can't make any rash conclusions," Lu Fei said truthfully.

　　"Please tell me first, what exactly happened after you brought the Buddha Mother into your home."

　　Liu Fugui also added, "Chairman Su, even when it comes to diagnosing an illness, one must observe, listen, ask, and feel, right? Without understanding the situation, no matter how skilled Young Master Lu is, he won't be able to help."

　　Su Liguo twisted his jade ring. He didn't know about Lu Fei's abilities, but seeing that the other party was sincere and not boasting, he decided to give it a try.

　　His son, Su Mingxuan, had invited Master Yang, so why not compare them and see who is more capable.

　　Thus, he sat down and spoke slowly, "The Buddha Mother came from a certain temple in Nanyang. I'm sure you already know that a well-known adept of the mystic arts helped me find it."

　　"I paid a large sum to have it transported home and set up a Buddha hall to properly enshrine it."

　　"The effect of the Buddha Mother was indeed very good. The next day, a big business opportunity came knocking."

　　"But right after I signed the contract, I received a call from home. My elderly mother had suddenly fainted and was admitted to the hospital. The doctor said it was due to heart disease."

　　"My mother always paid great attention to her health, and she had dedicated personnel taking care of her daily life and diet. She had always been in good health. Before this, there were no signs of heart disease. The doctor's explanation was that as people age, they will have various health issues."

　　"We reluctantly accepted this explanation and transferred my mother to the best hospital for treatment."

　　"Seven days later, the second big deal was closed. The other party's requirements were very low, as if they were in a hurry to give us money. Again, while I was signing the contract, another family member was suddenly hospitalized with a serious illness."

　　"My elder brother, Su Limin, was diagnosed with liver cancer."

　　"When the third deal was closed, my sister-in-law was in a car accident, injuring her spleen and putting her life in danger."

　　"After three such incidents, I could not convince myself that these were mere coincidences." Su Liguo took a deep breath, "Because the timing was too precise! Almost every time I closed a deal, someone in my family would fall ill."

　　"You can't just casually worship at any temple, pray to any deity, or invite any spirit." Lu Fei said curiously, "Some deities are not orthodox, and although their effects may be good, the price you pay is extraordinary. Didn't that so-called expert explain this to Chairman Su?"

　　That Buddha Mother has a tail, which suggests it is likely some kind of spirit or demon.

　　"He assured me that as long as I didn't lift the red cloth, there would be no side effects. By the time I discovered something was wrong with the Buddha Mother, he could no longer be reached." Su Liguo's eyes were cold."

　　Lu Fei and Liu Fugui exchanged a glance.

　　Clearly, the Su family had also been set up by someone.

　　"I had planned to stop all business, but my son Mingxuan just signed a deal. This time, the person affected is my wife." Su Liguo clenched his fist.

　　"She was diagnosed with lung cancer."

　　"Now, four of my family members are in the ICU, hanging on by a thread."

　　One deal, one life! If this cannot be controlled, the Su family might be completely wiped out.

　　A hint of exhaustion and suffering finally appeared on Su Liguo's face. He said heavily, "Whether it's you or Master Yang, whoever can save them will be our benefactor!"

　　Liu Fugui quickly replied, "Mr. Su, you are too kind. It is our honor to help you. Both I and Manager Lu will do our utmost."

　　Then he turned to Lu Fei, "Manager Lu, Mr. Su has made it very clear. You must have a solution, right?"

　　Lu Fei seemed lost in thought and did not respond to him.

　　"Heart, liver, spleen, lungs... and then the kidneys, aren't these the five vital organs of the human body? Why are exactly these parts getting sick?"

　　He looked up and asked, "Mr. Su, is it true that someone gets into trouble every few days?"

　　"Every seven days."

　　"Are you sure?"

　　"Absolutely certain!"

　　The timing was extremely regular, and given that it had just happened recently, Su Liguo would definitely not be mistaken.

　　Lu Fei gasped, as he thought of a possibility; if that malevolent entity succeeded, there might be no one who could save the Su family.

　　"Young Master Lu, by asking this, have you noticed something?" Su Liguo said.

　　Lu Fei was about to answer.

　　"Ah——!"

　　A strange cry suddenly came from the side hall.

　　The villa was very quiet, making this strange cry exceptionally piercing.

　　"Old Zhang, what was that sound?"

　　"It seems to have come from the Buddha hall. The young master and Master Yang are in there... Oh no, could they have offended the Buddha Mother?" The butler's face turned ashen.