"… What's the matter?"
"Heh, alright, stop pretending. I didn't realize that the Duangquan Hand is actually in your hands. This time, you win … I'll go and find you now."
"About the abandoned bunker …"
"Although I don't know what you're trying to do, the Duangquan Hand is something I must get. If this is just a so-called smokescreen, an illusion created by you to lure me away, a smart woman like you should know the consequences of cheating in a transaction, right?"
"The Duangquan Hand is indeed in my hands, but …"
"But what?"
"Liu Zhenren, let's talk about the details when we meet. I can only tell you now that the Duangquan Hand is indeed in my hands. It can indeed help Zhuang Er recover his body. Even Chen Duo's broken internal organs … can be healed through it."
"This is good news. I hope you're not lying to me. Otherwise … you know the consequences."
"Hmph … Of course, I'll see you tomorrow night at nine o 'clock, at the usual place near the Glorious Star Society. If Liu Zhenren is still worried, you can also bring a trustworthy helper. After all, it wasn't just the two of us who were there last time."
Beep … Beep … Beep …
When Liu Xiaojiang heard the busy tone on the phone, he frowned and looked at the screen. Then, he put the phone back into his pocket and slowly walked down the mountain. At the same time, he confirmed the location of the Lu siblings.
Then,
Liu Xiaojiang ignored the three people hiding in the forest on the left. However, under the eyes of the three of them, he suddenly disappeared like a ghost. The three of them were so scared that they looked left and right, thinking that they had been discovered.
The three of them were cautious for a long time, but they didn't see Liu Xiaojiang appear again, nor were they attacked by the other party. Then, they slightly relaxed and looked at each other with lingering fear.
"Little Xiao, you know him. Is he really just a young man?"
Chai Yan recalled the cold murderous intent he felt from Liu Xiaojiang. Although the other party didn't look at the three of them from the beginning to the end, the murderous intent was extremely obvious that it was directed at the three of them.
Hearing this,
Xiao Xiao glanced at the old man beside him and asked doubtfully, "Teacher Chai, did you notice something?"
"He discovered us just now." Chai Yan was the founder of the Chai Sect's Endurance Training. Not long ago, he also felt that he, who had 'founded a sect', could be considered a person with extraordinary talent in Qi Refinement.
But what could he do? He was fortunate enough to see a true genius, and the huge difference completely changed his thinking. He realized that there was an irreversible gap between himself and a genius.
In the end, the frustrated old man even personally disbanded the Firewood Faction's training and dismissed all the disciples without any explanation …
However,
Even if he thought that his talent was not high enough, he still had the experience of fighting with others. The old man could still sense Liu Xiaojiang's vague yet directed killing intent.
At this moment, the purple-haired tall young man among the three looked around and asked doubtfully,
"Teacher Chai, are you mistaken? He should have already left, right?"
Chai Yan glanced at the purple-haired tall young man beside him and shook his head,
"Xiao Xiao, Liu Zi, you're still young. You'll understand what I mean when you fight with more people in the future."
"You're different from me. You still have a chance …"
"… Teacher Chai, what are you doing?" Xiao Xiao asked in confusion.
"It's nothing. Let's continue to wait. We must complete the mission that President Qu gave us. If we can't do it … You all know what to do, right?" Chai Yan's eyes flickered with a blue light.
"Yes!" When Xiao Xiao and Liu Zi heard this, their eyes flickered with the same color.
…
At a certain intersection on the way down the mountain …
Due to Liu Xiaojiang's existence, the Lu siblings did not dare to approach Zhang Chulan rashly. However, they were unwilling to go back empty-handed.
Therefore, they could only wait patiently on the path down the mountain. They planned to wait for Liu Xiaojiang and Zhang Chulan to separate before continuing to secretly follow them to understand the situation.
At this moment, the two of them were hiding behind a tree with their faces covered in dirt, discussing how to make Zhang Chulan accept their following.
"Brother, I understand what you're saying. Zhang Chulan might not mind this matter, but Liu Zhenren … What if he finds out?"
Lu Linglong thought of the previous agreement with Liu Zhenren, as well as the fact that they had already lost to him. She felt that it was not right to continue arguing about it.
"… I also want to admit defeat, but there's no other way." Lu Lin shook her head helplessly and said, "My obsession is deeply rooted.
At first, I didn't think it was a big deal. However, after what happened on Mount Longhu last time, can't you see that I've been suppressing myself all this time? "
"The Trinity School and the fact that my master, Kang Long, was angered to death. These things have always been weighing on my heart. However, with the way the world is now, and the identity and responsibility of the Ten Leaders, he can't take the initiative to get involved in something that might cause a huge disturbance."
"My grandfather is already old. Perhaps it's because of his identity and responsibility as one of the Ten Leaders, or perhaps it's because he doesn't want his family to get involved in these things, that's why he seems to have compromised on these things. We used to think so too, but unfortunately, that's not the case."
"My grandfather has never let go of it, from the beginning to the end. This knot in his heart has even developed into an inner demon that constantly disturbs his peace of mind. That's why he fell for Gao Ning and Dou Mei's tricks on Mount Longhu. If it wasn't for Celestial Master … Do you dare to imagine the consequences?"
"…" Lu Linglong fell into silence.
Her cousin was right. Before the incident on Mount Longhu, everyone in the family also thought that her grandfather had completely let go of those things, but in the end, they were slapped hard in the face by the truth.
It wasn't difficult for Lu Linglong to understand why her grandfather was unwilling to talk about those things in the past, nor did he want to follow his heart to investigate the rootless lifeforms and end the matter between the Trinity School and Kang Long.
What else could it be?
For the stability of social order?
This might be part of the reason, but it couldn't be the main reason that restrained her grandfather. As long as the matters between the Inhumans didn't affect ordinary people, the company and the higher-ups had always been willing to let them consume each other. There was no reason to stop her grandfather from investigating the rootless lifeforms for revenge.
The real reason was probably like what Liu Xiaojiang mentioned before. Investigating the rootless lifeforms was equivalent to actively participating in the chaos that year, and it could easily implicate everyone in the Lu family.
Therefore …
Lu Linglong and Lu Lin both felt that the reason why their grandfather couldn't let go and didn't take the initiative to investigate the rootless lifeforms was very likely because of their existence …
Because he cared about his family and allowed his inner demons to persist, this was indeed very in line with their grandfather's character. But since they were already clear about this, how could they watch their grandfather be trapped by his inner demons?
Investigate the rootless lifeforms and help their grandfather untie the knot in his heart …
This was the emotional choice that Lu Linglong and Lu Lin made after they figured out their grandfather's thoughts. They didn't want the old man to be troubled by his inner demons because of them. In the end, they made an unreasonable but emotional choice that was full of family ties.
Lu Lin saw the expression on Lu Linglong's face and said,
"You and I both know that Liu Zhenren means well. He doesn't want us to encounter any accidents and cause our grandfather to suffer an even greater blow, but we also have a reason not to give up. We can't watch our grandfather be troubled by his inner demons until the end because of the problem of our people."
"But …"
"This can be considered as a reminder for us. It seems that we have to be more careful when investigating the rootless lifeforms in the future. If we can get Zhang Chulan's help … that would be even better."
"Yes!" Lu Linglong nodded with a determined expression on her face.
However …
"Sigh …"
Liu Xiaojiang had unknowingly appeared behind the two of them. After hearing these words, he shook his head helplessly and sighed:
"I've underestimated you this time. I didn't expect that even if you knew the consequences, you still made such a choice. The familial ties between family members, hmm … this is also quite humane."
The family juniors taught by Old Master Lu, even if they were stubborn, they were still hard to hate …
"…" The Lu siblings.
Liu Xiaojiang saw that the two of them were stiff with their backs facing him. They obviously didn't know how to face him. He couldn't help but feel deeply amused and shook his head:
"Alright, since you've made a choice after knowing the consequences, stopping you will become a form of coercion."
"My good intentions stop at reminding you and telling you the worst possible outcome. The reason why I advised you to go back was because of your reckless actions."
"Now, if you've really thought it through, if you can really be more cautious, then it's up to you to decide whether to give up or continue with this matter. After all, the road under your feet … can't expect others to finish it for you."
Lu Linglong was the first to turn around. She smiled innocently and said: "Liu Zhenren, why are you …"
"I have other things to do. Naturally, I won't stay with Zhang Chulan forever," Liu Xiaojiang didn't care about Lu Linglong's shame and said slowly with a normal expression:
"But I have to say, if you're just investigating the rootless lifeforms, you've really found the right person this time."
Lu Lin finally smiled apologetically and turned around. She said: "Liu Zhenren, if that's the case, Zhang Chulan and the rest are really …"
"Don't ask too much and don't think too much. Just follow Zhang Chulan and investigate the rootless lifeforms. You'll definitely find something in the end," Liu Xiaojiang nodded.
"But I also want to remind you that the rootless lifeforms are very complicated. It may be possible to investigate whether they're dead or alive, but once you're involved in the inside story of the chaos back then, it'll be … difficult for you to get away."
"After all, regardless of whether Old Master Lu taught you the Divine Talisman or not, in the eyes of outsiders, the fact that the Lu family has the Divine Talisman, one of the Eight Wonder Techniques, is enough to attract attention."
After he finished speaking, he didn't care whether the Lu siblings would do as he said. He directly turned around and continued to walk slowly down the mountain.
"Staying by Zhang Chulan and Feng Bao Bao's side can also be considered dangerous. But compared to investigating the rootless lifeforms outside, following them is undoubtedly the best choice right now. I don't intend to refute you on this point."
Hearing this,
The Lu siblings looked at Liu Xiaojiang's back as he left. Although they didn't ask much, a glint of joy flashed across their eyes. It was as if they could already see the moment when the two of them helped their great-grandfather untie the knot in his heart.
"Oh, that's right …"
Liu Xiaojiang suddenly thought of something. He immediately stopped in his tracks and turned back to look at Lu Linglong with a strange expression.
"Linglong, previously on Mount Longhu, I remember that in the group of people who went up the mountain with you, there was a friend who liked to do crosstalk and was also good at sulking, right?"
"… Xiao Xiao." When Lu Linglong mentioned the two words' Xiao Xiao ', the expression on her small face darkened.
"I think that's his name. Is he also a member of the Lu Family with a different surname?" Liu Xiaojiang's eyes instantly flashed with a strange glint.
"Yes, we are very good friends. He was also very willing to drag us to the small theater together and personally perform those unfunny jokes for us." Lu Linglong nodded and said.
"But previously, he accidentally lost an arm on Mount Longhu. After that, he was depressed for a long time. Now … we don't even know where he went."
"Liu Zhenren, why did you suddenly mention this? Could it be that you've met …"
"Lu Lin." Liu Xiaojiang suddenly looked at Lu Lin who was present.
"I'm here, Liu Zhenren. If you have something to say, just say it. We … can take it." Lu Lin suddenly had a bad premonition in her heart.
"He is also on the mountain. His goal is very likely to be to kill Zhang Chulan. In the future, if you can save him, then save him. If you can't … then try to adjust your mentality as much as possible."
"After all, you have to be more mature, so you have to look after Linglong. Don't let her interfere with anything other than the Rootless Growth."
Under the gaze of the Lu siblings, Liu Xiaojiang left behind these baffling words. Then, without looking back, he walked down the mountain and disappeared a dozen meters away in an instant, leaving no chance for the two to ask anything.
This Xiao Xiao undoubtedly sounded like a truly frustrated person. He completely fulfilled the conditions of being completely controlled by Qu Tong.
Liu Xiaojiang didn't know how to release the control of Duangfu, nor did he think that he had a reason to let Qu Tong give up the control of Xiao Xiao. After all, before falling out with that woman, he could only be regarded as a stronger collaborator at most.
And even under such circumstances, that woman still had her own tricks and had never given up on Feng Bao Bao's problem.
Moreover, Duangfu could be used as a bargaining chip now. How could he order that woman to do things?
As for whether killing Qu Tong could release the control of Duangfu …
Liu Xiaojiang didn't understand Duangfu and hadn't obtained it yet. How could he do that for Xiao Xiao?
Even if he could get both hands, he couldn't fall out with Qu Tong's Glorious Star Society for a stranger and let her spread the news of Lui Village to the public. If he didn't gain the trust of the company and the superiors, he would be regarded as the source of chaos in advance.
Therefore, when he couldn't stay, reminding Lu Linglong and Lu Lin to be on guard was the only thing he could do for Xiao Xiao, an innocent person.
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