Yang Cheng walked through the chilly alleyway and arrived at a small courtyard that was blocked from the sunlight.
The courtyard was a little old and the door wasn't locked during the day. The osmanthus and ginkgo trees in the courtyard made the whole courtyard look especially cold. The ground was full of fallen leaves. It seemed that no one had cleaned the place for a long time as there was a moldy smell.
At this moment, there were two figures standing in the courtyard. One of them was the gray figure that attracted Yang Cheng. It was the elder from the Group of Eight, Gray Robe.
The other person was wearing a dark green military coat. His back was facing the direction of the door and he seemed to be staring blankly at the gray sky of the city in the distance. It was Lin Zhiguo, Gray Robe's personal bodyguard.
After they parted in Tibet that day, Yang Cheng didn't have a good impression of this man who was over fifty years old. Yang Cheng wasn't someone who didn't respect his elders. Even if he didn't have any elders, it didn't mean that he would always respect them. At least, Lin Zhiguo's past and the way he handled things now made Yang Cheng feel uncomfortable. He could understand why Lin Ruoxi and Yun Miao, as his granddaughter and wife, couldn't accept him.
As for the title of General of Yellow Flame Iron Brigade, it was nothing special to Yang Cheng.
Now that he saw Lin Zhiguo, Yang Cheng didn't show any friendliness. He just asked faintly, "What's the matter? You asked Gray Robe to lead me here?"
"You seem to be very busy?" Lin Zhiguo turned around with a serious expression.
"Say it. If there's nothing else, I have to send someone off." Yang Cheng didn't want to say much. In fact, he didn't like people who acted high and mighty just because they were elders.
Lin Zhiguo frowned and said, "Yang Cheng, I'm your elder. Don't you even have the most basic respect?"
Yang Cheng chuckled and shook his head indifferently. "I'll wait until Ruoxi is willing to admit that you're her elder."
"Ruoxi is throwing a tantrum with me, can't you see that!?"
"All I can see is that you really don't act like an elder." Yang Cheng was a little impatient. "If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."
Lin Zhiguo glared fiercely and his entire body emitted an awe-inspiring aura. It was as though the aura of the entire courtyard had frozen!
"Your attitude disappoints me!"
Yang Cheng was not afraid at all. He laughed in his heart. If it wasn't for the fact that he was indeed Lin Ruoxi's blood relative, he would have rushed up and kicked him away for daring to compete with him in terms of aura.
"It's best if you don't show me the way you treat those people from the Yellow Flame Iron Brigade. My patience has a limit. If you provoke me, it won't do you any good." Yang Cheng said with a cold gaze.
Lin Zhiguo's face was a little red. It was obvious that he was angry. However, the calmer Yang Cheng's expression was, the more he didn't dare to flare up. He originally wanted to show the attitude of an elder and make Yang Cheng admit defeat. However, he didn't expect that Yang Cheng wouldn't buy it and would completely ignore him.
What was worse was that Yang Cheng seemed to have the same feelings as Lin Ruoxi. They both hated him.
This was undoubtedly a huge blow to Lin Zhiguo. He originally hoped to rely on his relationship with Lin Ruoxi to rope in Yang Cheng. However, it seemed that he had overreached himself.
Was he too impatient? Lin Zhiguo asked himself. The answer was ambiguous. He didn't know either.
Sighing helplessly, Lin Zhiguo retracted his domineering gaze and asked, "Will Hui 'er come to Zhonghai next month?"
"Which Hui 'er?" Yang Cheng asked.
"Lin Hui, also known as Hui Lin. She's my granddaughter," Lin Zhiguo said.
Only then did Yang Cheng remember that Yun Miao had sent her precious little nun to Zhonghai. Feeling a headache coming on, he said, "That's true. Why don't you discuss it with Abbess Yun Miao? Don't do something so pointless. I'm still dealing with things here. How would I have the time to take care of a living person? "
"Do you think that Yun Miao will listen to me?" Lin Zhiguo said.
Yang Cheng was stunned. He slapped his forehead and said, "That's true. That's all you can shout at your subordinates."
"Hmph." Lin Zhiguo was obviously unhappy. However, it was the truth and he couldn't do anything about it. "You're already married to Ruoxi. I won't allow you to lay your hands on Hui Lin."
"Who do you think I am? Why would I find trouble for myself? According to seniority, she's my sister-in-law. I'm not that free, "Yang Chen said as he shook his head.
"Don't think that I don't know how many women you have outside. If you have one, you'll have a third. I have to be wary of you," Lin Zhiguo said distrustfully. "When that time comes, how do you plan to arrange for Hui Lin?"
Yang Cheng said in distress, "If I knew, would I be so worried?"
"I'll give you a suggestion," Lin Zhiguo said.
"What?"
"Let Hui Lin stay with you and Ruoxi," Lin Zhiguo said.
When Yang Cheng heard this, he was looking forward to seeing Lin Ruoxi's expression when she saw Hui Lin. Logically speaking, one of their grannies was the legal wife and the other was the mistress. They should be 'enemies' too. However, both of them were otherworldly characters. One was quiet and cold, while the other was cute and straightforward, pure and kind.
What was worse was that they didn't seem to be interested in his grandfather. Perhaps they had a common enemy and became good sisters?
"Who's older? Hui Lin or Ruoxi?" Yang Cheng had been struggling with this question.
A trace of affection flashed in Lin Zhiguo's eyes. "Hui Lin is younger than Ruoxi by ten days. Ruoxi is born on the fifth of September and Hui Lin is born on the fifteenth of September."
"Ah … why does Hui Lin look a few years younger? Kids who live in the mountains are indeed more innocent," Yang Cheng sighed.
Lin Zhiguo glared at him. "You really have evil intentions towards Hui Lin?!"
"Hey, don't slander me! I'm a man who dares to take responsibility for my actions. Even if I do have evil intentions one day, I won't hide it. Unlike you, you don't even want to call your own granddaughter, "Yang Cheng curled his lips and said.
"You!" Lin Zhiguo was so angry that smoke was coming out from his mouth, but he couldn't say anything to defend himself. How could he be criticized by his juniors for his past love affairs!
Yang Cheng knew that Lin Zhiguo wanted Hui Lin and Ruoxi to be together because he hoped that his descendants wouldn't become incompatible with each other because of the evil deeds he had done in the past. With such an opportunity, he hoped to push the boat along with the current and let his descendants get closer to each other.
Yang Cheng didn't mind this approach, but he had to talk to Lin Ruoxi when he got back. Moreover, Hui Lin's identity was a big problem. Although Lin Ruoxi would know about it sooner or later, he couldn't tell her directly.
"Is there anything else?" Yang Cheng took out his phone and looked at the time. There were still three minutes left.
Lin Zhiguo pondered for a moment and said, "The God's Stone is still in your hands."
A strange light flashed in Yang Cheng's eyes. He smiled strangely and said, "Didn't Flower Rain see it that day? I've already thrown the God's Stone to Yamata Sect."
"That's fake." Lin Zhiguo looked straight at Yang Cheng as if he was hoping to find something from Yang Cheng's facial expression. However, he found that it was futile.
Yang Cheng said without changing his expression, "Why do you say that? You should know that the God's Stone is more of a burden than a treasure to me. I won't lose anything even if I throw it to Yamata Sect."
"Although the God's Stone is useless to you, you should know very well that the world won't be peaceful if the God's Stone is in the hands of other organizations. I'm sure you don't want to see such an outcome. That's why you've been carrying the God's Stone. " Lin Zhiguo said, "Now that you've thrown the fake God's Stone to Yamata Sect on purpose, you want to make Yamata Sect the target of public criticism. Not only will you attract those who covet the God's Stone to attack Yamata Sect, but it will also give you peace for a period of time so that the people around you won't be implicated. Am I right? "
Yang Cheng smiled and said, "This is all your speculation. If Yamata Sect got the fake one, wouldn't they say it?"
"Not only is Noriko Okawa of Yamata Sect a super expert at the Ground Ninja level, but he's also the leader who made Yamata Sect a world-class organization. Even if he got the God's Stone, he wouldn't foolishly explain to other organizations that it's a fake. That's because no organization will admit that it's the real one after getting the God's Stone. Therefore, it'll only make things worse and attract more attention and enemies. " Lin Zhiguo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Tokugawa must be furious now. This time, you've brought a lot of trouble to the Yamata Sect with your graft. As far as I know, Japan's' Takamagahara 'has already made some tentative attacks on Yamata Sect. "
"Think whatever you want. Anyway, the God's Stone isn't in my hands now. Whether you believe it or not, I hope that the Yellow Flame Iron Brigade won't disturb my life because of the God's Stone. You should know that I came back to live a peaceful life, not to fight with you. Moreover, you're no match for me at all, "Yang Cheng said coldly and turned to leave the courtyard.
After Yang Cheng left, Gray Robe, who had been silent, walked up and asked respectfully, "Master, is the God's Stone given by Young Master Yang really fake?"
Lin Zhiguo shook his head and said, "I don't know. I was just testing him. Ever since Yamata Sect got the God's Stone, they haven't made any moves. Noriko Okawa is a sly old fox. He knows that whether it's real or fake, staying silent is the best choice. "
"If it's real, then where is the real God's Stone?" Gray Robe asked.
"Only Yang Cheng knows about this," Lin Zhiguo rubbed his forehead as if he had a headache. "Let's go, Gray Robe. Let's return to Beijing. This time, we didn't manage to stop Hannya and Tanuki from Yamata Sect in Zhonghai. We underestimated Yamata Sect's strength. When we return, let the members of Second Dragon Group reflect on themselves and strengthen their training. "
"Master, I don't think Second Dragon Group's Yong Ye is suitable to be the leader," Gray Robe said carefully.
Lin Zhiguo was stunned. He sighed and said, "How could I not know what you're saying? But our country is different from Europe and America. Although our Yellow Flame Iron Brigade is independent of the country's politics, we are still a department of the country. It's impossible for us to escape the eyes of those pests in the government. Yong Ye is still young. Try to train him with a few elders. Since he has the strength, he can slowly change his arrogance. "
Gray Robe had a helpless look on his face. "Yes, Master."
"Oh right, I asked you to investigate the matter regarding the Yang Family's Yang Pojun's unusual mobilization of Jiangnan's army and navy, have you found out?" Lin Zhiguo asked.
Gray Robe nodded, "Yes, Master. Yang Pojun was only following the request of the Yang Family's in-laws, Zhonghai's Yuan Family. He helped to eliminate the original underworld force in Zhonghai, Dongxing Gang. There were no other hidden intentions."
"This son of Yang Gongming isn't simple. He's definitely going to enter the next standing committee. Seems like the second seat of the military commission will fall into his hands," Lin Zhiguo analyzed with a complicated look, "Since the founding of the country, the Yang Family and our Lin Family have been the most strict. But now, our Lin Family's direct descendants don't have a pillar like Yang Pojun. How sad. "
"Master, when I was investigating Commander Yang Pojun, I accidentally discovered something. Although I can't confirm it, it seems very possible …" Gray Robe hesitated and said it.
"Oh? What is it? "Lin Zhiguo rarely heard Gray Robe speak like this.
Gray Robe moved closer to Lin Zhiguo and whispered the matter …
Lin Zhiguo's expression slowly changed from shock to unfathomable calmness …
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