you...
I was truly speechless from his sentence after sentence.
Continuous calculation, killing Han Jing, really is a good strategy?
In this unstable and capricious yin-yang realm, I have seen more dangers. The uncertainty of the Four Rules Mountain is too great. He You's strength is sufficient, but Si Yan has never been very stable. If we talk about resources, having Han Jing is more or less enough to be considered impressive, but without him, the Four Rules Mountain might not even qualify as a superficially strong but inwardly weak entity.
Moreover, the issue of Han Jing is one that the Four Rules Mountain needs to address. It's not like the saying of Mao Sanyu, who speaks with great authority, or his explanation.
Capturing Han Zhizi has become the contradiction between Mao Sanhe and the Han family. Even if it is avenged, that is also a result of karma.
"Mr. Mao, isn't this kind of talk a bit too grandiose? Is there really anything wrong with Mr. Luo's integrity? Besides, this is not an issue of integrity at all; you are guiding him!" Wu Jinlan had been eavesdropping next to me all along, and he suddenly spoke up with righteousness and firmness.
"Hahahaha."
After smiling faintly, the phone call was disconnected.
When I tried calling back, it was unreachable.
"Really, it's all according to his plan. Mr. Luo, you don't have to think about it. A big heart demon will be waiting for you. Mao Sanhe... Mao Sanhe... Mao Sanhe..." Wu Jinluan repeated the name of Mao Sanhe, seemingly realizing that he had to act fast. He quickly pulled out his phone and dialed the number.
I understand that he is trying to contact the several gentlemen of the Daoist School of Ascension, who are still in the Underworld.
The phone connected quickly.
After a few exchanges, Wu Jinluan let out a big sigh of relief.
"There was indeed a Daoist who went to the Underworld, but there was no one to guide him, so he precisely located Mao Sanhe's wooden building. However, when he arrived, the building was empty, and not even a single coffin remained."
"Fortunately, the Daoist didn't vent his anger on ordinary people; he has left."
"Fortunately, fortunately..." Wu Jinluan patted his chest and smiled, saying: "Apparently, they didn't intend to kill us. If they can't find Mao Sanhe, the Daoist might get angry, but thankfully, we are all safe and sound."
The sky darkened once again.
The great hall was still quiet.
Someone came in and brought them all kinds of food, but the person's gaze was cold. He said: "In the territory of Iron Mountain, you can move around freely, but according to the master, you cannot leave. Your senior uncle, nothing will happen to him. The master wants to ask him about some things related to White Wolf Cave. Whoever caused harm to White Pixiang Grandma must be found. If not, you cannot leave Iron Mountain. And your news here has already been spread to Four Rules Mountain. Hm!"
The man said that, then put down the food box and left.
Wu Jinlan let out another sigh of relief, picked up the food box, and said, "Let's have something to eat first."
"It's like house arrest." I closed my eyes.
"No, Grandpa Gong doesn't agree. The director of the Ghost Academy doesn't agree. He, can he withstand it?" The old Gong emerged from my shoulder, his eyes darting around, saying: "Let's have some food and drink first. Once we're full and satisfied, let's go for a walk."
The appearance of Old Gong helped me to slightly compose myself.
"Old Gong, why not halfway..." Wu Jinluan said carefully.
"The person came in a straightforward manner, intending to raise a fuss. There are probably many hidden dangers left after the White Wolf Cave trip, and the key is that an unnecessary old lady was involved. Liu Tai Xuan, who was arrogant, was struck by lightning and died, and several deities were killed. Iron Mountain didn't say much about it, and its attitude is clear."
"One thing at a time. Won't it be unfair if we just leave? Besides, we can't find Old Mao either, that stubborn thing is as slippery as an eel, black and slippery." Old Gong said solemnly, "This is called 'when you come, you stay.' Moreover, it's not entirely my idea. The director of the Ghost Academy insisted on coming; what can I do?"
No matter what we say, the one who can truly lead us away from this dangerous prison is Wei Youming. Only he can materialize some things; even old Gong can't do it.
What does Wei Youming intend to do?
I don't have much of an appetite, but I am genuinely hungry. We've spent too much time on this journey, and I'm almost exhausted.
The food from Iron Mountain is decent, simple, and not as vegetarian-heavy as Four Rules Mountain. It's mostly meat, and there's even a jar of wine.
"Isn't this more like being detained? It's just a matter of name, but in reality, Iron Mountain still wants to save face. This matter needs to be resolved properly within their own path." Old Gong said with a smiling expression.
His words were what finally made me feel that the danger had completely passed.
The one thing that is difficult to describe is that, despite all the effort we put in, Mao Sanhe still left me behind.
After eating, my stomach was full and I felt much more energetic, although I felt a bit sleepy.
Although Wu Jinlan was yawning profusely, he seemed eager to try something, almost wanting to step out of the grand hall door to see for himself.
"Little Wu, you can rest here and wait for a while. There might be some unexpected things when we go there." Old Gong said.
"No, no, no, we still have to go out and take a look. We've already suffered a big loss, so we can't just be down and out. Being able to see something along the way can boost our spirits. This Iron Mountain is no ordinary place; it's a feng shui treasure spot. Its location is higher than most, which means we should be able to see broader peaks." Wu Jinluan was full of enthusiasm.
He is very decisive in analyzing things and also more accepting of the current situation.
"That's fine. You can't die from losing money." Old Gong said with a rolling eye.
Then, he began to give me directions. In doing so, Old Gong's face seemed to acquire a pair of frameless glasses, as if Wei Youming was also observing everything within the pavilion.
I felt a bit uncomfortable again and asked Old Gong, "Director Wei, are you going to treat people? Are there also people who are sick here?"
Wei Youming's method of "treatment" is actually murder.
"Isn't that right?" Old Gong said.
"This..." Wu Jinluan's face changed slightly.
My heart sank a bit.
To stir up Iron Mountain... Now that there's no trouble, it will certainly escalate the conflict.
"If someone is sick, treat them. If they're healthy, they're good people. After the Ghost Director was alive, he killed people randomly. After his death, he became a bit more serious, and then even more so. This is called turning away from the wrong path and walking the right one. Why should you be afraid?"
"It's... a traitor of the inner Five Elements?" Wu Jinluan's mouth was slightly agape. His face looked somewhat excited and a bit nervous.
The person in the middle is confused. It wasn't until Wu Jinluan reminded me that I realized Wei Youming is someone who can see through a person's inner goodness or evil with a single glance.
Not only did the Nine-Peaks Mountain Yuanxian Daoist Temple watch the traitor grow in the mountain, but that Daoist also said that Iron Mountain itself had problems that they hadn't cleaned up.
Immortals all look more or less the same, and these people here aren't masters. How can one tell the difference between good and evil, true and false?
If Wei Youming really could help with this matter, then Iron Mountain would truly be blessed!
Our situation will inevitably undergo a profound change!
"Morality." Old Gong rolled his eyes.
"Hey... hehe..." Wu Jinluan's smile was bright. He said, "Being trapped, our situation is so difficult. Suddenly being told that we can reverse it, how could we not be happy? Moreover, causing trouble for only one person in Iron Mountain, I also have a fault. I can help Iron Mountain do some things. The balance between good and evil can offset the cause and effect of karma."
