Fei Fang led Xu Jin away.
This is mainly because I also don't have a better way to accommodate Xu Jin, and I don't want to forcefully keep her.
Given the emphasis that Fei Fang places on Xu Jin, it is unlikely that Xu Jin will be assigned to perform dangerous tasks in the future.
I slept enough during the day, and after having a few drinks, I didn't feel sleepy at all; instead, I became even more energetic. So I followed Wu Jinlan and the others to Yundu County again to avoid any further complications.
It so happened that we arrived at Wu Jinlan's residence first. As soon as we got off the car, we saw several people walking out from the side of the road. I immediately recognized them as people from Wanji Daoist Temple, not Xu Wanji, but Xu Guan who had led his team to Ding's house earlier.
Seeing me, Xu Guan's expression subtly darkened.
I gestured for Wu Jinlan and the others to pack up their things, then walked towards the people from Wanji Daoist Temple facing me.
"Indeed, Luo Daoist is destined for good fortune. It seems that the traitor in the Daoist sect has been dealt with," Xu Guan's words carried a hint of caution and vigilance.
"I had originally informed Wu Jinlan that they should not follow the arrangements of the Wanji Daoist Temple. Since you met me, I've sent a message to Mr. Xu Wan, about the real tomb with the Fengshui technique of burying shadows and viewing mountains. Wu Jinlan doesn't know where it is, and neither do I, but we can be sure it's within the range of Yundu Mountain. Wu Jinlan may have some details he hasn't explained thoroughly. I can see clearly that next to the real tomb, there must be a ghost body, with its bones and flesh emitting a hazy purple aura, comparable to that of a living person."
"Wu Jinlan wouldn't go to die. I think, whether true or false, false or true, even if we find it, it might not necessarily be real. A fake tomb with no substance has caused great losses to everyone. Why should we risk the lives of more people for greed?" My words clearly expressed my stance and attitude.
Xu Guan hesitated, and the several scholars behind him looked at me with some dissatisfaction in their eyes.
"I will pass this message to the sect master exactly as it is, but I also need to remind you, Luo Daoist, that the deaths of Ding Ruipo, Feng Huai gu, and Tao Ming yi are not just a loss for the Yutai Daoist Temple; there are countless wandering scholars and sects that also want to explore that tomb. An ordinary person is blameless, but carrying a precious gem makes one guilty."
Xu Guan once again opened his mouth, speaking in a low tone, "This message was not deliberately released by the sect master, but rather to clear our relationship and avoid suspicion from the Yutai Daoist Temple. We are all bugs tied to the same ship. If you are willing to cooperate, we will still be a solid team; if you don't cooperate, the Wanji Daoist Temple will have no choice but to say that the responsibility lies with you and Wu Jinlan. After all, you are indeed among the survivors within that place."
This is a kind of soft threat.
If you don't cooperate with them, trouble will come knocking!
However, the Wanji Daoist Temple did not make up any lies or fabrications. They haven't gained anything, so they won't bear the pressure.
"I and Mr. Wu will tell the truth as it is. If there are any other incidents, we will face the enemy with our defenses, and we will cover ourselves in water." I answered Xu Guan without changing my expression.
Xu Guan looked at me deeply for a long time before bowing slightly and raising his fist, saying, "If you have any free time, please visit the Wanji Daoist Temple as my guest."
After saying that, Xu Guan handed me a business card, which was his contact information.
Most Daoist temples are located in the mountains, supervising Daoist sects or other smaller Daoist temples. However, there are also many in the secular world.
Since Mr. Luo's Fengshui and fortune-telling often involve dealing with people, it's not surprising that Xu Guan would use a business card.
"The Yutai Daoist Temple was actually plotting against Luo Daoist. Our sect master is willing to help Luo Daoist," he added, noticing that I showed no reaction, before turning to leave.
"Not going is the right choice. Xu Wan, as a senior scholar, acts decisively. Another senior scholar, Tao Mingyi, said kill and killed him. Working with him is like skinning a tiger," said Lao Gong appearing on my shoulder with a hint of caution in his tone.
I nodded, indicating my agreement.
Shortly after, Wu Jinlan and those scholars came out of his residence. After we got on the car, we went to another place.
Their residences were not unified and were even very dilapidated, which corroborated the phrase "orphaned dog" used by Wu Jinlan.
Not only was there a need to pack things, but there was also a task of picking up people.
The number of people who haven't participated in the action, including Wu Jinlan and the others, amounts to a total of thirty. Their formation is quite impressive.
After chatting with him a few more sentences, I learned that each Daoist sect actually has more people. Not everyone is a Yin or Yang scholar. They are limited by their qualifications. Some learn yin arts and fengshui, while others learn yang calculations and divination. Those who are proficient in both are considered extraordinary talents with exceptional talent.
Lao Gong nodded solemnly and said, "That's right, one must have the ability to practice both to stand out among the heroes."
Wu Jinlan seemed a bit embarrassed, not knowing how to continue the conversation with Lao Gong.
I didn't respond to Lao Gong either.
Lao Gong looked bored and started humming a coarse tune to himself.
This made Wu Jinlan and the others look at Lao Gong in a new light.
When we returned to Liang's house, it was almost dawn.
After a night of bouncing around, everyone was tired. I too went to sleep in my room and woke up refreshed in the afternoon.
When I walked into the hall, I saw Wu Jinlan talking with Liang Jiesi about various topics. The room was filled with people, and all the scholars were waiting here, as if they were waiting for me.
"So, let's go," I and Wu Jinlan indicated.
"This... Mr. Luo, about my younger brother Liang Yu..." Liang Jiesi forced a smile, his eyes still holding a bit of expectation.
"I will contact HaoYing's, and Chen Xinxin indeed has some skills, but there shouldn't be any major problems with people," I promised.
"Can you... please let Miss Liang Yu speak a few words with me once you've made contact?" Chen Xinxin's voice came from behind, and I turned around only to see that he had somehow appeared outside the hall.
I haven't been in contact with HaoYing for a long time, actually.
You can tell that HaoYing is a bit intentional, she doesn't want to affect me.
I understand all of this, and I also follow her idea, waiting until we are strong enough for both of us to not have so many concerns.
I called HaoYing in front of Chang Xin. After she answered, because there were many people around, I didn't feel comfortable saying much, so I simply asked about the current situation at the Hao family. HaoYing told me that they had moved twice again and that it was currently safe.
I breathed a sigh of relief and said for HaoYing to call Liang Yu over, as I had something important to say to her.
"Huang family?" HaoYing was quite clever.
Before I could respond, I heard HaoYing whisper, "Your father asked Xian Shen to look for you."
"Don't answer! Don't care!"
"The old fart who sells his daughter!" Liang Yu's voice was filled with anger.
The people in the room were not ordinary, and their hearing was very good.
Wu Jinlan gestured with a wave of his hand, indicating the scholars to walk towards the hall.
Liang Jieshi and Chang Xin stood beside me.
At this time, Liang Jieshi was about to speak.
Chang Xin coughed and said into the phone, "Miss Liang Yu, this is Chang Xin. You have misunderstood my father-in-law. I am willing to marry into the Liang family, and I have already handed over the inheritance to the Liang family. In no time at all, there should be a disciple."
"As long as you're willing to come back, I'll teach you step by step. With your talent, you'll definitely be able to communicate with the Li Kang in no time and let the immortals possess your body! The Liang family is not some heretical sect, but a line of the Chama immortals!"
Chang Xin's words were too quick, as if he feared that Liang Yu would hang up the phone.
"You really know how to flatter, calling him 'father-in-law'. If you're willing to give yourself away, and if my dad is willing to take you, go ahead and become a couple. After all, you look very womanly, with none of the masculinity. I don't like that at all."
"Teach him yourself!"
Bang!
The phone hung up.
Chang Xin looked confused and perplexed, muttering, "She doesn't like a soft personality? Husband-in-law, this isn't right..."
