"This humble one was blind and failed to recognize an Immortal. I deeply regret my previous disrespect and hope the Immortal will not take it to heart..."
Treasurer Jia looked at the scene before him and immediately fell to his knees with a thud.
Previously, when he saw He Xiuyuan seemingly talking to something, he had believed it somewhat, but since he hadn't seen anything, he still had some doubts in his heart.
But now, witnessing He Xiuyuan use his Divine Ability to dispel the Yin Qi from the bottom of the well, Treasurer Jia instantly felt his legs go weak.
The servant beside him, seeing this, also quickly knelt down with a thud.
As he knelt, his eyes were filled with terror.
He had not held back his whispers about He Xiuyuan before, and he wondered if all those words had been overheard by him.
Thinking of this, his fear intensified.
If this Immortal truly heard him, He Xiuyuan could simply move a finger, and he would likely face great misfortune.
But how could there truly be such an Immortal in this world?
As the servant thought this, he was mostly filled with surprise and doubt.
He Xiuyuan turned his head to see Treasurer Jia already kneeling, and with a slight smile, flicked a drop of water, using his water manipulation to help him up.
"There's no need to be so terrified. I heard you are a benevolent and charitable person, and I also heard you have been struggling to have an heir, so I came to take a look."
"For someone as kind as you, to have your lineage cut off like this would truly be undeserved."
Treasurer Jia watched as He Xiuyuan didn't physically touch him, yet an invisible force seemed to lift him up, filling him with both shock and joy.
Over the years, he had met so many Jianghu charlatans, but today he had actually encountered such a wondrous Immortal of the Dao!
Previously, he had thought He Xiuyuan was ill-mannered and looked like a swindler.
Now it seemed, He Xiuyuan must have been testing him.
Thinking of this, Treasurer Jia's heart was filled with joy. Judging by the current situation, he must have passed the Immortal's test, and the Jia Residence's lineage had hope.
"Today's matter has been resolved. In not too long, your Jia Residence should have a child."
He Xiuyuan glanced around, confirming that the Yin Qi had been completely cleared by him, and then reassured him.
Treasurer Jia's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, and he was about to continue kowtowing in gratitude to He Xiuyuan.
However, He Xiuyuan stopped him from continuing to kowtow.
"Let's skip these formalities. The matter is concluded, and it's already mealtime. Surely Treasurer Jia hasn't failed to prepare a meal for me, has he?"
"Yes, yes, of course it's prepared!"
Hearing He Xiuyuan's question, Treasurer Jia's heart sank.
It seemed that dinner had indeed not been prepared for He Xiuyuan, but at this point, even if it wasn't ready, he could only say that it was.
"Please, Immortal He, step this way. The food tastes best fresh from the pot, so I ask the Immortal to wait a moment."
As Treasurer Jia spoke, he frantically gestured to a servant nearby.
The meaning was clear: no matter what method you use, get the food ready in the shortest possible time.
The servant, seeing this, also understood the seriousness of the situation and immediately turned and rushed out of the Jia Residence.
To prepare a meal at this time, the best place to go would undoubtedly be an outside restaurant. Although the cooks at the Jia Residence were good, they were still a bit inferior to those at the restaurants outside.
Especially when they had to cook those dishes in such a short amount of time.
His best plan now was to quickly go to an outside restaurant, see what dishes they were currently cooking, and directly intercept them to bring back.
With the reputation of his Jia Residence, doing this would be very simple.
As for what to do about the diners, that was much easier; it was just a matter of giving them some silver.
Since the master had resolved such a major issue today, even spending some silver would certainly make the master very happy.
Having followed his master for so many years, he could certainly figure out this much.
Thinking of this, he hastily left the Jia Residence, ran to the most famous restaurant nearby in the shortest time, and then found the shopkeeper to explain the situation.
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"Master, the food has arrived!"
The servant, who had brought the food back in the shortest time, now had a joyful expression. He felt that he hadn't wasted too much time and delayed his master's important business.
Treasurer Jia watched the dishes continuously being brought in, immensely satisfied, but still pressed for details.
"How did you get these dishes so quickly?"
"This humble one went to the restaurants and had the cooks package up all the dishes they were preparing or had just finished, and brought them back first."
The servant, hearing this, spoke truthfully.
Treasurer Jia frowned upon hearing this. "Wouldn't that be taking other people's things? If the Immortal were to know, he might be displeased."
Although he didn't know He Xiuyuan's character, Treasurer Jia guessed that using such methods was a bit like bullying others with influence, and if He Xiuyuan knew, he would certainly be displeased.
The servant quickly interjected, "This humble one was also worried about this, so I spent some silver and paid the bills for those customers. They all agreed."
Treasurer Jia's expression relaxed upon hearing this. "Hmm, you did very well. A little silver is not a big deal; the important thing is not to let the Immortal dislike us."
The servant nodded repeatedly at these words.
"I'll go in and entertain the Immortal. You go back to the restaurant and see if there are any good dishes that haven't been served yet, and have them all sent back."
After giving his instructions, Treasurer Jia walked towards the interior.
Once Treasurer Jia entered the room, he saw He Xiuyuan already eating.
Seeing this, Treasurer Jia's expression relaxed; it was best that He Xiuyuan didn't mind.
"Immortal, I apologize for the slight delay just now."
He Xiuyuan glanced at him, knowing that he had lied just now, but He Xiuyuan had no intention of dwelling on it.
"It's prepared quite well. Don't be so stiff, would you like to join me?"
Saying this, He Xiuyuan pointed to the empty seat beside him and invited him.
Treasurer Jia was stunned upon hearing this, his heart stirred, but then he quickly shook his head, remembering the difference in their statuses. "That wouldn't be appropriate. How could someone of my humble status dine at the same table as an Immortal?"
"Based on the good deeds you've done, you are more than worthy to dine at the same table as me. Come."
He Xiuyuan waved his hand, moving a bowl and chopsticks in front of him.
Seeing He Xiuyuan insist, Treasurer Jia's face was filled with joy, and he then sat down.
"For the Immortal to grace my Jia Residence today truly brings glory to my humble home. I shall first..."
"Hey, no need for so many formalities."
Seeing his demeanor, He Xiuyuan immediately waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to be so formal; they could just eat, drink, and chat.