Dongfang Shiming's face became serious this time: "Stranger? What's going on?"
"I don't think many people know about this." Hu Gan said cautiously, "I know because I was responsible for guarding the door that day. It is said that a strange person with a very strange appearance wandered in from outside that day. , the accent is not local either.”
"He came straight to Dongfang's house, saying that he wanted to give the head of the family a clear path to something he was worried about. I didn't think much about it at the time. I felt that the head of the house couldn't make a decision right now, and it would be good for several people to give him advice, so I introduced him to The head of the family."
The more Dongfang Shiming listened, the more his eyes narrowed: "Then what?"
The cold wind started blowing. Hu Gan continued, lowering his voice: "When the stranger saw the head of the family, without saying a word, he handed over a map. It was marked with words we couldn't understand, and he also drew a map at the current location of Xiangfeng Temple. lock up."
"Xianfengguan..." Dongfang Shiming bit his lip, "That's it."
"The head of the family didn't believe him at first. But he said that he was the sorcerer from Zhoutian who came here alone by boat. He foresaw the troubles of the head of the Dongfang family and came here to give him guidance." The more Hu Gan said, the more it seemed like he was telling a strange story, " Then before he left, he left a deck of cards for the owner of the house, taught him his own divination method, and left quickly."
"The result of my father's own calculation is probably the same as what this stranger said." Dongfang Shiming said silently, "Go to Xiangfeng Temple?"
Hu Gan thought for a moment and did not answer immediately: "I don't know about this. After sending away the stranger, the head of the family spent another three or four days asking people to go to the gods and Buddhas to pray, but in the end he couldn't agree with the warlock. Pretty much. Anyway, the head of the family finally made the decision to go to Xiangfeng Temple."
Dongfang Shiming quickly threaded the thread in his mind, and a clue gradually emerged.
"I understand." Dongfang Shiming raised his head, his eyes extremely sharp, "This is indeed a premeditated incident. Since the first time this warlock came to the door, he has fallen into a trap."
Hu Gan's eyes widened in surprise: "Master, are you saying that this is the stranger's plan?" At the same time, he felt a chill on his back. He has never taken the initiative to tell anyone about this matter. If this is really the case, wouldn't he be committing a heinous crime?
Dongfang Shiming immediately shook his head: "It's not that simple. The matter is complicated. The existence of this foreigner may not be the real planner. But why they want to plot against the Dongfang family is worth thinking about."
Hu Gan didn't dare to say anything at the side. The more he thought about it, the more he became afraid, feeling that he was slowly being wrapped up in self-blame.
Dongfang Shiming said as if talking to himself: "During this period, Dongfang's family went out to carry out related activities, and there were always people who hindered them, casting a mysterious veil on the matter. It seemed that Xiang Fengguan had to go. Thinking about it this way... um... …”
Suddenly, his eyes turned and he thought of the person he knew least about in their Dongfang family.
"Could it be... related to him."
Hu Qian was behind and asked in a depressed tone: "Who? My old servant might... be able to help."
Dongfang Shiming turned around and patted his shoulder: "Hu Ganbo, don't blame yourself, this matter has nothing to do with you. Don't worry, I will find the real mastermind and let him go to my mother's grave in person Please forgive me."
"As for him... I think I can find him."
…………
A moment later, the foothills of Zhongshan Mountain.
In the secluded snow forest, there is only silence. But it is precisely here that the real guardian of the Dongfang family lives in seclusion.
"Senior Fu Zilin, it's been a long time seeing you."
On the branches covered with snow, a silent black figure was lying down and resting. Hearing Dongfang Shiming's call, he jumped down and shook down a clump of snow.
"The second son of the Dongfang family just came back. Hmm."
The warrior named Pi Zi Lin has arrogant and cold eyes, but he still maintains a certain respect for the direct bloodline of the Dongfang family: "We have seen each other for a long time. If you have anything to do, it doesn't matter."
"It's cold, why don't you go inside and warm yourself by the fire?" Dongfang Shiming smiled lightly.
"..." Tuo Zilin narrowed his eyes, looked at Dongfang Shiming, and then sighed, "In terms of speaking, you are not as good as your brother. Just get straight to the point."
Oriental poetry is clear and correct. He then asked: "I came to visit today because I am a little curious about your past."
"Me?" Pio Zilin's face showed impatience, "...there is no story in my past worthy of the second son's attention."
Dongfang Shiming continued: "Although I am indeed very interested in your past, I am not here today to listen to stories. To put it bluntly, do you have any grudges with Qichuan Heling?"
Upon hearing this name, a little color appeared on Pi Zi Lin's face, which had been darkened by time, but it quickly disappeared.
"No grudges. But what do you want to know about this dead organization?"
Dongfang Shiming turned his face indifferently and looked to the side: "You must have heard about the incident in which my mother hanged herself."
"Do you want to reverse the case?" Tu Zilin became a little more interested, "Do you want to prove it to the Dongfang family?"
Dongfang Shiming shook his head: "To my mother, to my father lying on the hospital bed, and to myself."
Pi Zilin looked at him, his mouth slightly opened, but he didn't speak for a long time.
After a while, he sat on a rock holding on to the tree trunk: "...Hmm."
"That period of history has passed for a long time, but maybe it's not that long ago to you." Dongfang Shiming said, "So I would like to ask you to think carefully about whether you were involved in this matter. "
But Fu Zilin almost rejected it at the same time. He said: "I understand what you mean. But unfortunately, as you can see, I have been in Zhongshan for many years. I have no enemies and my only benefactors are your Dongfang family. Over the years, I have only been able to keep my affairs in mind. Here, I repay this kindness. If we become enemies like those Jianghu people, they will destroy the Dongfang family. I know this very well."
As he spoke, his eyes passed over the missing finger on his hand, which was now the hand best suited to holding a sword.
Dongfang Shiming looked at him and thought for a moment.
Finally he understood, and greeted Zi Lin like: "In this case, there will be no problem."
"Regarding this matter." Pi Zilin also said, "If you need it, my Qinghai Qiulong can be unsheathed at any time."
The cold light of the sapphire on the hilt made Dongfang Shiming feel the weight of the Qinghai Dragon-Seeking Sword and its purple scales. He smiled and turned around and said, "On New Year's Eve, you might as well come down for a meal."
"No need." But Fu Zilin still refused in a familiar manner. Dongfang Shiming no longer persisted and left the corner of the mountain where he could have the best view overlooking the entire Dongfang family.
