My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 33 The Sun Family's Methods and Threats

Jiang Chen put away the gifts from the Sun family. Instead of exiting the dream simulation, he laid out his brush, ink, paper, and inkstone again, preparing to draw talismans.

This time, he was attempting to draw a high-grade first-rank talisman.

The rune restrictions of a first-grade high-level talisman consist of three basic runes. Each additional basic rune introduces a host of variations, making it much more difficult to comprehend.

Creating a first-grade high-level talisman or restriction consumes even more spiritual energy and magical power.

Jiang Chen immediately picked up a brush and began to draw on the talisman paper.

Two hours passed, and he used up all twenty talismans, but he failed to succeed even once.

He sighed, "Drawing a high-grade first-rank talisman is truly not easy! My skills and spiritual sense are now sufficient, but my magical power is clearly lacking."

"No wonder Grandpa was only able to draw a high-grade first-rank talisman long after he broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. He really couldn't draw it if his magic power wasn't enough."

It was already dark when Jiang Chen was about to exit the dream when Hou Ming's voice called out from outside: "Brother Chen!"

When Jiang Chen arrived in the courtyard, he saw Hou Ming leaning over the wall, his head peeking out, his face full of worry.

Jiang Chen found it strange. Business was good now, and Hou Ming was treated like a ghostwriter, so most people wouldn't dare to offend him.

Judging from his appearance, something must have happened.

"What happened to you?"

Hou Ming sighed: "What a bad day. There are a few rogue cultivators who do nothing but squat in front of my stall, completely blocking it."

They won't buy anything, and they won't let anyone else buy anything either. It's so annoying!

"When I came back, I saw that the gate of Da Xiong's house was blocked by four thugs, who were allowed to enter but not leave."

When I got home, the door was blocked by two thugs. I tried to go out, but they blocked me back; they even blocked me from climbing over the wall.

Jiang Chen looked outside. Usually, Lu Hu would come to keep watch as soon as it got dark, but he hadn't come yet today.

He immediately understood: "The Sun family is truly petty and narrow-minded. I just rejected Sun Yunhe this afternoon, and it wasn't long after dark, yet they came to block my door and cause trouble."

Hou Ming mainly helped me gather information, and incidentally helped me acquire talisman paper and ink, as well as sell the talismans I drew.

Their actions have somewhat affected my ability to obtain external information and to buy and sell goods.

"Lu Hu was supposed to protect me at night, but the Sun family has him trapped at home, so I'm left unprotected at night. Now, I'm facing the threat of Man Niu's gang directly."

"This method is quite interesting; it has indeed had a significant impact on me."

Now, his status is equivalent to that of a patrol guard, while Hou Ming and Lu Hu's status is equivalent to that of a swordsman.

If the Sun family were to take direct action, Li Cheng, the patrol squad leader, would have a legitimate reason to deal with them.

But their behavior of blocking the door was disgusting, and the patrol officers really couldn't do anything about it.

After all, their actions did not violate any of the rules set by the garrison command.

Jiang Chen immediately walked outside the courtyard gate and looked towards the gate of Hou Ming's house to the west. Sure enough, two men who had wielded knives were standing at the gate of Hou Ming's house.

Both of them were quite powerful, at the late stage of Qi Refining. With Hou Ming's cultivation level, they could easily subdue him with one hand.

With his limited strength, he was unable to drive away two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Just as Jiang Chen was pondering a solution, a young man in white emerged from the dark alley; it was Sun Yulin.

He held his head high, chin up to Jiang Chen, and smiled arrogantly: "Isn't this little Jiang, the Talisman Master? Instead of going to the Garrison Command to curry favor, what brings you here to wander around?"

This guy is just a brainless spoiled brat, so Jiang Chen naturally couldn't be bothered with him.

He immediately turned and walked into the courtyard. Just as he was about to close the gate, Sun Yulin also arrived at the door.

"Young Talisman Master Jiang, we're acquaintances, won't you invite me in? I have something very important to discuss with you."

"For example, the life and death of Hou Ming and Lu Hu's family, I'm sure Little Jiang the Talisman Master would be interested in."

Jiang Chen frowned, his eyes fixed on Sun Yulin.

He wouldn't have believed anyone else who said that. After all, killing someone in the market was far too costly.

But Sun Yulin was different. This kind of spoiled brat was capable of anything when he got carried away.

Afterwards, the Sun family used their connections to clean up his mess. Although it would come at a considerable cost, Sun Yulin himself would not actually receive any serious punishment.

In reality, Jiang Chen wouldn't dare to provoke him. But since this is a simulation in a dream, he can provoke him and test his limits.

"Since Fellow Daoist Sun doesn't mind the simplicity of my humble abode, please come in and have a chat."

Jiang Chen deliberately left the door wide open. Sun Yulin, having learned his lesson, didn't kick the door open. Instead, he squeezed through the crack, not daring to touch the door at all.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Fellow Daoist Sun, why are you being so cautious?"

Sun Yulin's face darkened, and he said coldly, "A petty person has gained power."

Jiang Chen stopped teasing him and instead closed the courtyard gate and activated the anti-spying formation.

Then, he led Sun Yulin into the house.

After sitting down, Jiang Chen crossed his legs, leaned back in the armchair, and looked completely at ease.

"Little Sun, what is it you want to discuss with me?"

This tone completely treated Sun Yulin as a junior.

However, Jiang Chen and the patrol guards of the Sun family's Yun generation were colleagues, so they could naturally be considered to be of the same generation.

Although the two are about the same age, it is not without reason that he treats Sun Yulin as a junior.

Sun Yulin was so angry that his teeth itched: "Jiang Chen, don't try to win with your words here."

I'm here tonight to confront you. You only have one path in front of you now: submit to the Sun family and work obediently for them.

"You can still enter the Golden Cauldron Sect as my servant in the future."

"If you are unwilling, you will find it difficult to move an inch in Black Stone Mountain Market, and Hou Ming and Lu Hu's family will not be able to live either."

"My brother-in-law is a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If he takes action, that Zhao fellow won't be able to protect you."

After hearing what he said, Jiang Chen couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

Sun Yulin felt deeply insulted. He immediately stood up, slammed his hand heavily on the table, and shouted angrily, "What are you laughing at?"

Jiang Chen forced down his smile and explained, "What you just said reminded me of something that happened when I was a child."

I was only five years old then, and I got into a fight with other kids, but I never won. I cried and said, "I'm going to tell my grandpa to beat you up."

Sun Yulin was furious and was about to overturn the table and start a fight.

Jiang Chen casually took out a stack of golden needle talismans: "I have dozens of talismans here. If you want to make a move, you'd better think twice."

Don't forget, this is my home.

Although Sun Yulin was a spoiled brat who did evil deeds because of his brother-in-law's status, he also knew that a wise man doesn't suffer losses in front of him.

He immediately sat back down in his chair, panting heavily.

After a long while, he finally caught his breath and pointed at Jiang Chen's nose, demanding, "Stop beating around the bush. Give me a straight answer on your choice."

Jiang Chen sneered: "There's no benefit in joining your Sun family. Only a fool would do that."

Sun Yulin immediately stood up and angrily said, "I'll make you regret this!"

After saying that, he kicked the chair away and stormed out.