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The old man noticed the displeasure on my face and said, "Ling Feng, let's discuss the situation later."
For his sake, I decided not to press the issue. Just because he was a leader and older didn't mean I had to cater to him.
If I got angry, of course, I wouldn't be able to take him on. But I could still leave. If I couldn't confront him, I could at least avoid him.
The special investigation bureau's vehicle was not taken by the old man; instead, he got into Mao Master's van with me.
"Lao Wu is just like that; don't take it to heart," the old man explained.
I wasn't that upset. "That giant snake is probably about to transform into a flood dragon. I noticed something resembling fins on one side of its body."
Upon hearing this, the old man's playful demeanor shifted to a serious one. "If it really is about to transform, things will become troublesome."
"Even you can't handle it?" I asked curiously.
The old man chuckled self-deprecatingly. "It's not just me; even if Lao Wu and I teamed up, our chances would be slim. You managed to escape because the giant snake was likely weakened at that moment. You were quite lucky."
I felt a lingering fear. "Is that snake really that powerful after transforming?"
The old man nodded, lighting a cigarette and exhaling smoke thoughtfully. "Based on your description, this snake is probably gathering strength to face its final tribulation. Once it passes that, it will transform into a flood dragon and become a Land Immortal."
Just as we returned to the sanatorium and barely settled in, news came from the reservoir: our side had suffered casualties.
It seemed someone had sneaked into Meishan Reservoir. The old man was furious upon hearing this and immediately called for Lao Wu before heading out to the reservoir.
"I didn't expect those people to act so quickly. Ling Feng, you stay here and recuperate properly. I'll go see what else they might be up to," the old man said angrily.
On the other side, Lao Wu also arrived quickly, but behind him, Wu Yuanyuan wore a sorrowful expression as she pleaded, "Grandpa, please take me with you. Grandpa, I'm begging you..."
Wu Yuanyuan noticed that her grandfather was unresponsive, so she tugged at the Old Man's arm, shaking it insistently. "Grandpa An, please help me persuade Grandpa to take me along. Just a quick look, please!"
This time, the Old Man was not swayed by Wu Yuanyuan's sweet talk. He spoke earnestly, "Wu Yuanyuan, it's not that Grandpa An doesn't want to help you, but this time it’s too dangerous. You need to stay here and wait for us. I’ll have Ling Feng take you around instead; it’s the same situation with that giant snake."
I immediately protested, "Grandpa An, I want to go too! I promise I won’t rush ahead; I’ll just stay back and observe."
Seeing this, Wu Yuanyuan quickly ran over and linked her arm with mine. "How about I just follow Brother Ling Feng closely? I promise I won’t cause any trouble for you."
My elbow accidentally brushed against Wu Yuanyuan's soft side, making my face flush with embarrassment. Yet she continued to plead innocently, "Grandpa An, you always say Brother Ling Feng is capable; you should trust him with my safety. We’ll keep our distance and definitely won’t make a mess."
The two Big Shots from the Special Investigation Bureau finally surrendered under Wu Yuanyuan’s tearful onslaught and agreed to take us along.
Wu Yuanyuan winked at me and skipped ahead.
Wu Lao approached me and said, "Ling Feng, I'm leaving Wu Yuanyuan in your care. Thank you!"
He patted my shoulder. Feeling a bit shy, I replied, "Wu Lao, don’t worry. As long as I’m still breathing, I won’t let anything happen to her."
Wu Lao nodded, maintaining his usual aloof demeanor.
The situation seemed serious; we drove at breakneck speed. A journey that would normally take several hours was cut down to two-thirds of that time.
The car could only stop at the village entrance. As soon as we got out, I sensed a change in the atmosphere. The once lively village now felt eerily desolate.
Moreover, there was a faint smell of blood in the air. Sure enough, Han Che had arrived before us and quickly approached the Old Man to greet him.
With a heavy expression, he led us to the square in front of the ancestral hall.
In the small square, three corpses lay covered with white cloths.
The Old Man respectfully bowed three times before the bodies. Han Che stepped forward and lifted the cloth.
The first corpse was in a horrific state, seemingly bitten to death by some creature with serrated teeth. Its body was mangled and bloody, with patches revealing stark white bones.
The second corpse appeared less frightening, as if it were merely asleep, its expression peaceful.
I exclaimed in surprise, "The soul is gone?"
Wu Lao glanced at me in astonishment, likely not expecting me to see through it so easily. "This one had its soul forcibly taken away."
The third corpse also bore a terrifying appearance. The deceased seemed to have suffered immense fright before death; its eyes bulged, and its mouth was wide open. Its body was marked with deep scratches.
After examining the three corpses, the Old Man fell silent and stepped aside to light a cigarette. "These fellows actually dare to show their faces?"
Wu Lao replied, "After being silent for so many years, they must have gathered their strength, eager to avenge past grievances."
The Old Man flicked the cigarette butt onto the ground and stomped it out with his foot. "But we need to see if they have the capability to do so."
He then turned to Han Che and said, "Gather everyone here."
Wu Lao asked, "Aren't you afraid they might get there first?"
The Old Man chuckled, "Sometimes arriving early doesn't guarantee an advantage!"
Although Wu Yuanyuan looked young, she had likely seen plenty while following Wu Lao. After such a long bumpy ride, she didn't complain about fatigue. Upon seeing such terrifying corpses, she remained composed, not crying or causing a scene.
I truly find myself looking at her with new eyes. This girl, with an appearance like a porcelain doll, certainly has some guts.
After seeing Wu Lao follow Han Che away, I approached An Old Man and asked, “The three people died in different ways, which clearly indicates they were killed by different individuals. Yet, you seem completely unfazed, An Old Man? Could it be...?”
An Old Man gave me an approving glance and said, “You guessed correctly. Old rivals! It’s just that after so many years without a trace, I almost forgot about them.”
I feigned eagerness to hear more. An Old Man lit another cigarette and continued, “Twenty years ago, there was a large cult in the country called the Evil Spirit Cult. They had many followers and were almost everywhere. However, the Evil Spirit Cult engaged in heinous acts that stirred up chaos throughout the martial world. The Special Investigation Bureau, led by Qin, along with me and Lao Wu, united various forces in the martial community to confront the Evil Spirit Cult in a fierce battle. Even then, we couldn’t capture their leader; we only managed to injure him severely. Without a captain, a ship naturally loses its direction. Moreover, since the Evil Spirit Cult became like a rat crossing the street that everyone wanted to hit, they vanished without a trace.”
Though An Old Man's account was brief, it stirred my blood and left me feeling nostalgic. I couldn’t help but admire the heroic figure of Qin leading everyone against the Evil Spirit Cult back in those days.
What man doesn’t have such dreams of heroism?
Seeing my expression, An Old Man doused my enthusiasm with cold water and said, “Forget about that. Just focus on protecting Wu Yuanyuan!”
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