I furrowed my brow, which was a deliberate expression of dissatisfaction.
After that, I said, "You once sent people to go to Jin Yang. Massive search and peeling the body, digging the Taoist tomb, several years ago set up an underground temple, for Gao Tian Temple, take away one of the peeling object. I also entered into Gao Tian Temple, got a lot of benefits."
"Luokuan said, 'We can plot together at the Gao Tian Temple. You seek the peeling objects, and I'll take what I want. I understand the layout within Gao Tian Temple, more dangers await. Some of you have entered it once, with united efforts, our chances of success are greater.'"
The two sentences essentially explain my purpose.
The middle-aged man had appeared composed before, but now a faint sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead.
I am becoming increasingly attentive to changes in details.
The middle-aged man's sweating clearly represented the secret of the Luo family, which could not be spoken about?
However, I remained calm and showed no change in expression.
"Hu..." The middle-aged man exhaled, looking up and down again, and staring deeply at me.
"The master, though young, can enter such dangerous places. To be honest, we have indeed sent someone to the place you mentioned. We also brought out something from there. However, Luo Kuang is too reckless and knows very little. He only knows that it is a very rare peeling object. In fact, that peeling object is very dangerous. Even our Luo family feels wary of it."
"The person Luo Kuang told you about is actually a sinner of the Luo family. He did indeed return to the family, but it was because of that peeling object that he has been imprisoned for years."
"This matter, I cannot decide."
My heart skipped a beat, and indeed, the middle-aged man spoke of more detailed information than Luo Kuang.
My father's house arrest is not because the Luo family is harsh on him, but because of something related to the Gao Tian Taoist Temple?
For a moment, I did not say anything.
Less is more, staying still and quiet can lead to more opportunities.
"All right, Master Liu, wait for two days. I'll discuss it with the family," the middle-aged man hesitated slightly.
"Mm." I nodded.
The middle-aged man's face showed a hint of pleasure. He chatted with me for a few more sentences, and I learned that his name was Luo Yong.
Moreover, he asked me to stay here, so that if there's any progress, it would be convenient to discuss it with me immediately.
Luo Kuang did not leave either, staying by my side to do my bidding.
Da County has nothing remarkable, and I'm not particularly interested either. So I agreed.
Luo Yong left the room, and Luo Kuang, while warming his hands on the stove, chatted with me casually. He mostly asked about what kind of dangers Luo Kuang had encountered outside and if he was alright.
I replied casually, saying that there was nothing serious.
To avoid revealing any loopholes, I refrained from saying anything else.
I noticed that Luo Yong mounted a horse and disappeared into the depths of the hills and grasslands.
It seems that the Luo family is not far from here.
This matter is too significant, and he should go back to discuss it.
Luo Kuang didn't manage to chat with me for long, so he simply sat by the stove to warm his hands, waiting for my instructions.
It was noon, and someone brought us food.
The food here seemed too rough to my taste, quite different from what I usually eat. I could only manage to eat it with the intention of filling my stomach.
At noon, Old Gong appeared, stopping by the stove, humming a lewd song while looking around.
This surprised Luo Kuang, but he quickly regained composure and did not seem to find it unusual. In fact, his gaze towards me was much more normal than before.
After that, Luo Kuang arranged a room for me to rest, saying I could call him anytime if I needed anything.
I stayed in the room and waited quietly.
It was getting dark, and Old Gong once again appeared, looking around with a suspicious expression.
"Luo family really turned digging graves into a trade, well done. Hmm, that's impressive."
Old Gong spoke in a whisper.
I remained silent.
He licked his lips and said, "I still prefer a father-and-son strategy to get two birds in one stone."
Clearly, Old Gong was referring to his plan to manipulate Tianshou Daoist, but I interpreted it as a plot by the Luo family.
I still didn't say anything.
"I mean, it's possible, master. Would you like to go for an early stroll at Luo family's place? Maybe I can find a way." Old Gong's eyes widened slightly, showing a hint of excitement.
I shook my head and said, "Let's just forget about it. The plan is already in order, and we don't want any unexpected incidents."
"Hmm..." Old Gong looked somewhat disappointed and mumbled, "Master, you don't think being too safe is too boring?"
I furrowed my brow and asked Old Gong back, "Aren't you the one who plans everything? Even though I'm just a Taoist, I've experienced a lot of things and understand this principle. It's better to minimize changes and accidents as much as possible."
"Oh..." Old Gong rolled his eyes.
He seemed bored, constantly turning his head in a circle, and his humming tune got louder.
I was ready to lie down on the bed and sleep.
Resting and reserving energy will help us be fully alert and prepared for the upcoming events.
Old Gong's head, which was spinning in circles, suddenly came to a halt, and he stared at my face with a blank expression.
"The golden casket emits black gas like a bow, indicating losses in wealth and goods." Old Gong whispered, licking his lips again before saying, "Master, you may want to be stable and steady, but the people here don't necessarily share the same thoughts."
"Hmm?" My drowsiness faded significantly at that moment.
Old Gong had just explained a few sentences of his meaning, and I was about to invite trouble.
My brow furrowed, forming a knot.
"Who? What are they trying to steal?" I countered.
Old Gong turned his eyes twice and told me to wait, then rolled out of the room, disappearing at the doorway.
My heart rate increased slightly, and I was fully awake, dispelling the drowsiness.
Is the calmness of the Luo family due to their hidden plots?
Is it because they have uncovered something, holding it back and not showing it, or is it because I have attracted something else?
About a few minutes later, Old Gong came back and told me that the people living here don't have any signs of being thieves, even the cook is ordinary.
Old Gong's eyes were still fixed on my face as he mumbled, "The color of qi is even heavier... The musty must be something lost... "
"Master, I suggest we shouldn't linger here too long. How about we move to a safer place tonight? You have the worst items being the magical artifacts from Si Gui Mountain. If you're not careful, you might lose your treasures."
My inner hesitation and apprehension became even stronger hearing Old Gong say that.
However, leaving directly without saying goodbye would certainly cause trouble.
After voicing my concerns, Old Gong cunningly smiled and said it was simple.
He left the room again.
Less than two minutes later, there came a knock-knock sound at the door.
I went to open the door and stood there waiting. It was Luo Kuang standing at the doorway.
The tall man had bowed his head and hunched his back, looking extremely unbecoming and shabby.
That clearly must be Old Gong's upper body.
I was about to nod, but suddenly a chilling feeling came over me.
Following my sixth sense, I glanced outside the room.
A tall figure stood quietly on the grassy ground near the parking area. The person seemed to be in a shadowed place, entirely dark, with no face visible, more like a shadow.
He's staring at me!
I stepped aside and left the room, filled with alertness.
But when I blinked, there was no one there at all.
It was just a horse, its reins were untied, and it was stomping its hooves there.
