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A hand suddenly wrapped around me from behind, and a loud voice shouted, "Xia!" Instinctively, I struggled, but I couldn't break free at all. The hands were rough yet powerful, the veins bulging with strength. When I turned to look, my surprise was beyond words.
Wasn't that Lu Jianguo?
"Uncle Lu, what are you doing here?"
"Xia, you've gotten yourself into big trouble. Do you not fear for your life while trying to uphold justice here?" Lu Jianguo's voice was serious, and his low tone made the situation feel even more grave. "This is not the place to talk!"
"If it weren't for my shout in the chaos, they wouldn't have run away!" The restaurant boss glanced over and handed a cigarette to Lu Jianguo.
The restaurant boss was quite hospitable; not only did he waive our bill, but he also offered us some food and left behind a business card. I looked at him gratefully. It boldly stated his name: Wu Yuezhou, which means "to share weal and woe," taken from the Spring and Autumn period.
In today's society, as long as one doesn't kick someone when they're down, they're a good person worthy of ten lifetimes of cultivation. Meeting such a righteous man made this trip worthwhile!
I grabbed a bowl and took care of Furball. Following Lu Jianguo, we got into a Golden Cup Car. The direction the car was heading clearly wasn't Old Man Li's house. Furball's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Lu Jianguo. However, it wasn't long before she started playing with Furball again.
"Uncle Lu! What's going on?"
" Big Mouth Lee has filled me in on everything; it's a pity about Dong Tong."
Hearing this made my eyes redden and my nose tingle. We all owed her something! I nodded; discussing such sorrowful topics was something I preferred to avoid.
"Do you know Li Gen?"
"Isn't Li Gen the steward of Dong Mansion? He's just an ordinary person, a bit snobbish perhaps!"
"Well, you should pay attention to him. He is the one who understands Daoist Arts best in Dong Mansion and has always kept a low profile. After Dong Tong's death, everyone in Dong Mansion has shifted the blame onto you!"
"But..." I hesitated. "People's hearts are unpredictable; do you think those thugs came looking for trouble with the restaurant?"
"Could it be...?" I felt a jolt in my heart and asked in surprise, "Is it aimed at me?"
"That's right! This is going to be troublesome... I thought I could stop you in time, but it seems I was too late!"
"Are Uncle Lu, Li Gen, and the Dong Family really that powerful?"
"Sigh! Let's put it this way: under heaven, there are no lands that they cannot control... In this land of Huaxia, there is no one they cannot handle! Do you understand?"
The Dong Family's influence spread throughout Rongcheng, and a wave of astonishment flashed through my mind. Since the gambling stone incident, several shadows had slipped away, and during dinner, a group of thugs had arrived. It seemed they were all here for me. So far, only their lackeys had shown up. This was impressive... It seemed my return was a mistaken decision!
I asked, "Have Zhengyang and Big Mouth Lee been hunted by the Dong Family?"
"Xia, your group has made it onto the Dong Family's blacklist... If it weren't for the communication issues, I would have told you not to come back..."
I fell silent!
"Don't panic just yet. The old man has arranged for you to stay in a secret place. They probably won't find you in three to five days. By then, we'll arrange for you to go overseas and lay low..."
"That seems to be the only option. Once things settle down, I'll come back!" As I spoke, the car turned into a deep alley.
I took a glance at the alley and was stunned. Although it appeared to be an ordinary alley, every building layout and even the plants were filled with mystery.
This alley was known as "The Path Guided by Immortal Fingers": a dense forest that could confuse anyone unfamiliar with its depths, leading them to turn left and right until they were dizzy. However, those who understood its intricacies would find shortcuts. Whether it was two ancient trees or a stone gate, standing at the right angle and looking carefully between the two trees would reveal a path as if guided by an immortal. Following that direction would lead to an open road ahead. I had also comprehended this path from the Secret Technique.
Sure enough, as the car passed through a stone gate, the road suddenly became smooth. We entered a dark green thicket and arrived at an old house hidden beneath the foliage. Lu Jianguo parked the car and led us inside. The house was simple, resembling an ordinary person's residence; however, it was well-equipped and spotless, as if someone frequently stayed there.
"Xia, you're back?" A cheerful voice came from within. I looked over to see the old man. Seeing him now gave me a sense of reliability. "Did you bring me any local specialties?" Upon hearing this question, my goodwill plummeted; I thought to myself, "My life is on the line; where would I find any specialties?" I could only manage a faint smile. The old man didn't seem to mind; suddenly his expression froze as if he had encountered something extremely exciting.
He suddenly knelt down with a thud, bowing his head several times towards the bowl. "Above, my benefactor, Li Yongsheng will not forget!" The bowl was clearly startled and quickly helped the old man up, smiling, "That's all in the past, it's not worth mentioning!" The old man was filled with gratitude.
After recounting this experience to the old man, I realized it had unknowingly turned to night. The old man took his leave and returned home, reminding me that within three days, I was not to go out... If there was no movement, everything would be safe and sound.
Before leaving, the old man repeatedly urged, "Although I have little ability, I will take care of the Dong Family matter!" I didn't know why he had recently taken to calling himself 'old man,' but I couldn't be bothered. Little did I know, this would be the last time I saw him. Had it not been for his selfless act later on, I might never have returned to Huaxia.
With my mind made up, we planned to hide here for three days.
The night passed peacefully, and soon it was the third deep night. For some reason, it was ominously dark; I couldn't see my hand in front of my face. The wind howled through the house, rustling the grass and trees... A sense of foreboding surged in my heart.
At that moment, my phone actually rang! I picked it up; there was just a beep before it hung up. Not long after, the phone rang again. This time it was an unknown number—one of those that didn’t even display a phone number, just “Unknown Number.” Such numbers were usually encrypted; they were either scam calls or something else. I was already feeling anxious and had no desire to deal with these scammers, so I hung up immediately.
Not long after hanging up, my phone buzzed with a text message. I opened it to find that it was from that same unknown number. The content was simple: if I guessed correctly, it read, "Hiding here is useless; only we can help you! If you and your friends don’t want to die tonight, I advise you to answer the phone!"
I looked over at the bowl and Furball sprawled out asleep like two naive souls unaware of the world. Consulting them seemed unreliable. Damn it! One step at a time; I decided to answer the call and see what kind of trick they were trying to pull!
Just as I was distracted by my thoughts, the phone rang again—still that unknown number.
What is meant to be will be!
I took a deep breath, gritted my teeth, and pressed the answer button.
As soon as the call connected, a steady male voice came through the receiver: "Don't ask who I am; you only need to know we've met before. If you want to escape safely, you must join us!"
"Join you?"
I thought to myself, who the hell are you? You won't even give your name but expect me to join? However, I replied out loud, "Join you? While I'm not exactly upright in character, at least give me a reason to join!"
"We've seen it; your situation tonight is very dangerous. You will eventually understand!"
The male voice on the phone was clearly a bit anxious. "Fine! The Dong Family has come looking for you. You better take care of yourself. Let's make a deal, shall we?"
"What kind of deal?"
"If I save you, you agree to join us. How about that?" I hesitated for a moment, unsure how to respond, cursing him under my breath. Before I could reply, he continued, "Hmm! So that means you agree. Good, we'll meet again... If you go outside now, you might still have a chance to escape with your life!"
Go outside? Only a fool would do that...
I was somewhat stunned. "What do you want me to go outside for? What's out there?"
"Haha, you'll find out if you go take a look! Just don't resist; we still have a chance to save you, foolish one!"
The man laughed arrogantly and then hung up the phone abruptly!
After struggling for a long time, I finally decided to listen to this man just once and not resist going out to take a look!
Because I had a vague feeling that if I didn't trust his words, I might end up in serious trouble. After all, it was just a glance; what could be so bad about that?
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