"Don't panic! This Master is still here," Xia Liang shouted.

Instantly, everyone's footsteps halted.

Xia Liang slowly swept his gaze over the crowd and explained, "This young lady just has a unique physical constitution. There are many people in the world with special constitutions—for example, those with insensitivity to pain, who never feel it, or those with hyperthymesia, who have photographic memories. This young lady is just like them; she simply has a special constitution."

After Xia Liang's explanation, the surrounding tourists finally calmed down. However, they still unconsciously kept a certain distance from Su Qianyun.

Xia Liang took out a peace charm.

"Try wearing this."

Su Qianyun seemed a bit startled, but she took it and put it on around her neck.

Xia Liang asked, "Do you feel anything?"

Su Qianyun shook her head.

Xia Liang then produced another flower. "Touch this one and see what happens."

By this point, Su Qianyun seemed to have steeled herself. She took a deep breath and gently caressed the petals. Smiling lightly, Xia Liang placed the flower on the table.

Soon, an hour passed.

"Hey, nothing happened?"

"The flower didn't wither?"

The surrounding tourists chattered in astonishment, their eyes wide with wonder.

Another two hours went by. Only then, due to the lack of water and exposure to the scorching sun, did the edges of the flower's petals begin to show the slightest signs of drying out.

Su Qianyun's voice trembled. "Am I… am I really cured?"

She immediately bowed deeply to Xia Liang, her beautiful eyes filled not only with gratitude but also a hint of another emotion.

"No, this is only temporary!"

However, just as she bowed, Xia Liang waved his hand dismissively. His words made Su Qianyun freeze.

Then, she let out a soft chuckle. "Even if it's only temporary, I'm already very content."

She desperately wanted to live a normal life. Even just for a single day would be enough!

"Don't worry, it's not that dire," Xia Liang said with a smile. "The peace charm will gradually lose its effectiveness the longer you wear it."

He continued meaningfully, "So, Xiao Yun, you'll need to 'renew' it often!"

His words made the two girls burst out laughing. In games, people pay to get stronger, but with Xia Liang, they had to pay just to stay alive. The difference was stark!

After a moment, Su Qianyun hesitated. "But they're one-tenth of a yuan each. I don't have that much money on me right now."

Although her family was wealthy, Su Qianyun had always been a conservative girl and rarely asked her family for spending money. However, before she could say more, her friend Xu Wanying patted her own chest confidently.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yun, I'll pay for you."

Xu Wanying winked at Xia Liang. "Even though we're friends, business is business. No need for a discount!"

With that, she scanned Xia Liang's QR code and promptly paid.

Xia Liang nodded, amused and a little helpless. The two girls were polar opposites, one dynamic and one still, yet their personalities blended together perfectly. What a strange pair.

At this point, the surrounding tourists began to good-naturedly tease them.

"Hey, the young lady in the Hanfu! Master Xia Tian basically saved your life!"

"Yeah, young lady! If I were you, I'd offer myself in marriage to repay him!"

"Tsk, tsk, you have to show your gratitude somehow!"

"At least give him a kiss…"

"Exactly! If you don't kiss him, I will!" a female customer exclaimed, throwing a flirty look at Xia Liang. Her comment prompted a roar of laughter from the crowd.

Su Qianyun, who was naturally shy, couldn't handle being teased like this by the crowd, and her face instantly turned beet-red. She opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing, instead touching the peace charm on her chest as an inexplicable warmth filled her heart.

Xu Wanying shook Su Qianyun's arm. "Xiao Yun, let's head back. I think we need to talk to your uncle about these peace charms."

Su Qianyun nodded and then said softly to Xia Liang, "Then… we'll be taking our leave."

Xia Liang waved with a smile, and the two young women left. The surrounding tourists then began to line up in an orderly fashion.

Over the past few days, Xia Liang's name had become famous throughout the commercial street. Some regulars started visiting the mall daily just for him. Through their introductions, newcomers also gradually learned that this commercial street was home to a mysterious and unfathomable Master Xia Tian.

Xia Liang remained busy until the sun was nearly set. The queue only began to shrink when it became clear he was about to close up his stall, leaving the customers at the back of the line to leave in disappointment. Otherwise, it would have taken a team of eight horses to drag them away!

Only seven or eight tourists remained in front of Xia Liang's stall when suddenly, a voice called out.

"Master Xia Tian!"

When Old Liu saw Xia Liang, he grinned from ear to ear and jogged over, clearly in high spirits.

Xia Liang smiled and asked him, "What's up? Is the matter resolved?"

Old Liu nodded. "Yes. That Yuan Zhenguo is completely unscrupulous. When he saw his scheme was exposed, he tried to come after me, but fortunately, I was prepared."

Xia Liang nodded. He had anticipated this.

Then, Xia Liang asked again, "Have Old Gao and Old Qian started acquiring his shares?"

Old Liu nodded emphatically. "Yes! With the three of us making a move together, Yuan Zhenguo had no choice but to give in, no matter how tough he is!"

At this point, a flicker of concern crossed Old Liu's face. "Master Xia Tian, as far as I know, the feng shui arrangement in the mall wasn't set up by Yuan Zhenguo himself. He hired someone from the outside."

"I know," Xia Liang nodded. He had known this from the moment he first laid eyes on Yuan Zhenguo but had chosen not to say anything. "It would be strange if someone of Yuan Zhenguo's level could create that kind of arrangement. Besides, that person was just a hired gun. Even if Yuan Zhenguo gets into trouble, he probably won't get involved."

Xia Liang chuckled lightly. Truth be told, he didn't give Yuan Zhenguo a second thought.

Old Liu chuckled as well and pulled out a contract. "Master Xia, please sign this!"

"A contract? Old Gao brought me a contract last time, too," Xia Liang mused with a slight smile. "Is giving out contracts the new trend?"

Old Liu laughed heartily. "These aren't residential properties; they're the two most prosperous shops in our mall!"

Xia Liang smiled faintly. "As I recall, those two prosperous shops already have tenants."

"They've moved to the adjacent shops," Old Liu said. Then, as if remembering Xia Liang's previous warning, he quickly waved his hands. "Master Xia Tian, I assure you, I didn't use any strong-arm tactics! When they heard you were coming, they were overjoyed! To quote them, 'With Master Xia Tian here, even an unlucky shop will become prosperous!' They were all grinning as they moved out."

The other merchants had seen Xia Liang adjust the feng shui in the shops before. The effects had been immediate and undeniable; every single one of them was convinced. Hearing that Xia Liang himself would be setting up shop, they were practically ecstatic.

At that moment, Old Liu added, "Actually, giving you the shops was Old Qian's and Old Gao's idea as well."

Xia Liang's eyebrows shot up. "What? Old Gao and Old Qian have a stake in this?"

Old Liu shook his head frantically. "No, no! The shops are my personal token of gratitude. They just gave me some advice. The idea is to have your reputation spread throughout all of Qingyun City."

Xia Liang shook his head slightly. "I think I'll pass. I'm doing just fine here."

Hearing his refusal, Old Liu grew anxious. "Master Xia Tian, you've already accepted gifts from Old Gao and Old Qian! If you don't accept my shops, I'll die of shame! I'll never be able to hold my head high in front of those two old buddies again!"

Xia Liang was speechless. "Surely it's not that serious, is it?"

"Of course it is!" Old Liu's face was red with urgency. "And besides… you only need to stop by occasionally."

Hearing this, Xia Liang burst out laughing. This Old Liu is quite a character.

The few remaining tourists thought Xia Liang was about to leave and began to protest, pleading with him to stay. Having waited this long, they were all his loyal customers and naturally couldn't bear to see him go.

Xia Liang shook his head. "Don't worry, I won't be leaving. I'll be here most of the time and just go over there occasionally. After all, this whole commercial street is mine."

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