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night.
The moon is dim.
No breeze.
Nito, the eye master of Baibao Pavilion, closed the door, put on a black mink fur, checked the things in his arms, and ran towards the target.
After a while.
A remote courtyard in the inner city.
"I brought the things, the promised money..."
"Poof!"
A flash of blood interrupted his words.
Through the window sash illuminated by candlelight, a head can be seen slowly sliding from the neck.
in the room.
"Father God is on high!"
Several men in black knelt down and bowed respectfully to the wooden sculpture of Hades, before one man could not conceal his excitement and picked it up tremblingly.
"Unexpectedly..."
Lifting the hood, revealing majestic features.
If there were any high-ranking people in the inner city here, they would definitely recognize him at a glance. This person is clearly Qian Wenhu, the current head of the Qian family.
Miss Qian's father and Mr. Huo's father-in-law.
A super strong man!
At this time, his eyes were full of enthusiasm, and he gently touched the wooden sculpture of Hades in his hand, just like a devout believer, without any trace of the majesty of the past.
"Things that were accidentally lost unexpectedly returned to our hands. It is indeed the blessing of Father God, and it will definitely happen this time."
"God's envoy." A person from behind asked with a hoarse voice:
"When are we going to do it?"
"The opponent is not simple." Qian Wenhu said slowly, as if he had swept away everyone:
"Have you ever flinched in your hearts?"
"No!"
"We are fearless in fighting for God the Father!"
"Please give the order from the gods!"
Everyone drank lowly.
"Ha..." Qian Wenhu smiled and said in a distant tone:
"I naturally believe in your loyalty. The followers of Hades are never afraid of death, but now is not the time to take action."
"Well..."
"Get rid of this body first."
As he spoke, he pointed at the body on the ground.
The corpse turned out to be that of Nito who came with the wood carving. This man originally wanted to make some extra money, but he didn't expect that he would end up falling into the trap of a wolf.
The money was not received, but the life was lost.
…………
"Pattering..."
The drizzle is like a curtain, falling from the sky, as if casting a veil over everything in the world.
Raindrops accumulated on the eaves, eventually sliding down the ravine and landing on the ground paved with bluestone, making a crisp sound.
In the house, the hot stove is boiling, and it is as warm as spring.
The inner hall is as deep as the sea. Don't come in if you don't have money.
Zhou Jia, wearing a raincoat, stood in front of the inner hall, looked at the high lintel in front of him, sighed helplessly, touched the things in his arms, and stepped inside.
"Director Xu!"
When he came to the counter, he took out a black cloth bag from under his raincoat and handed it over:
"What you want."
"Don't talk nonsense." Manager Xu shook his head with displeasure on his face:
"I'm doing something for you, and someone else wants the things. It's like I'm asking for favors. I'm not doing well, but I'm getting a bad reputation."
"I dare not." Zhou Jia lowered his head:
"Excuse me, Manager Xu, to take down the Lei Yuan Stone."
"What have you been doing these two days?" Manager Xu sighed:
"Don't you know the cold moon is coming soon?"
"Well..." Zhou Jia raised his head, his eyes unable to hide the irritability in his heart:
"What does this have to do with anything?"
"Of course!" Manager Xu said in his voice:
"Every time the cold month comes, the inner treasury must re-count the contents of the warehouse. After the count, the warehouse will be closed until the cold month has passed. During this period, no tampering is allowed."
"Your Lei Yuan Stone has been put into storage and can only be taken out after the cold moon."
Zhou Jia opened his mouth and said helplessly:
"Can Director Xu think of a way?"
"What can I do?" Manager Xu shook his head:
"This is the rule of the inner hall. I am a small supervisor who works as a servant and can't help you much."
"Director Xu." Zhou Jia took out an Origin Stone:
"I know you have great powers. Please think of a solution. I really need it here."
"Well..." Manager Xu's eyes flickered, he skillfully collected the origin stone, pondered for a moment, and said:
"Actually, you have met the conditions. Logically speaking, even if you take away the Lei Yuan Stone, it won't matter. After all, it will be yours after the seal is unsealed."
“It’s no problem if you just follow the convenient procedures.”
"But I can't do this alone. I need the help of several colleagues in the inner treasury. We are all old acquaintances. Help is just a matter of words. But why should those people help you?"< br>
Zhou Jia was silent for a long time before nodding:
"What Director Xu said makes sense."
"Let's do this." Manager Xu leaned forward:
"How about you take a few more kilograms of Black Black Stone and I'll help you handle this matter?"
Zhou Jia raised his eyebrows.
A few taels is enough, but a few kilograms are needed. Human greed is indeed a bottomless pit.
That’s it!
Sighing in his heart, he agreed with a smile on his face:
"That's fine!"
Watching Zhou Jia leave, Manager Xu raised the corners of his mouth and threw the things into the cabinet.
"Old Xu."
There was a person next to him who was smoking a dry cigarette all the time. He glanced at this and said:
"Don't go too far. The rabbit will bite when it is anxious. Just stop it in moderation."
"Don't worry." Manager Xu smiled lightly:
"If this guy surnamed Zhou has any background, he would have used it a long time ago and used it to go back and forth so many times. Besides, I don't want much."
"Next time!"
He took a sip of hot tea and said expressionlessly:
"Give it to him next time."
"Next time?"
The colleague shook his head.
Manager Xu is known as the Iron Turtle who keeps money. He always says next time, and there will be a next time every time. People's desires can never be satisfied.
With this kind of money, it is better to have a relationship with an elder or a deacon, which can always save some trouble.
But this was everyone else's business, and he didn't bother to care about it.
…………
Director Xu knew that he was not liked by others, and he would inevitably be targeted in Huojiabao.
But he is not a vegetarian either.
With his sixth-grade cultivation and the background of the inner hall master, if you want to attack him, you really have to weigh it carefully to see if it's worthwhile.
Moreover, after getting off work, he never goes to remote places, either walking with others, or going straight back to his residence through the crowded market, without staying outside for too long.
Even if we go out for dinner, we can only go to the inner city.
Nothing has happened for years.
"Langligalang...langli..."
Carrying the sliced meat and wearing a raincoat, Manager Xu sang softly in his mouth and walked slowly along the street in the rain.
I was lucky today. Two enemies came to my door. Coupled with the previous gains, I should be able to live this cold month easily and comfortably.
Even though the situation outside is getting more and more tense, we don't know how things will develop.
But no matter what, with the Origin Stone in hand, I feel confident.
"Crash!"
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, gradually turning from a rain curtain into a rain curtain, slapping on the raincoat with a crackling sound.
"Get out of the way!"
"Get out of the way!"
At this time, several strong white-maned horses came running wildly under the control of their riders. People on the road tried to avoid them, but they were still inevitably splashed by muddy water.
"Guards of the Huo family, do you have an urgent message?"
“I don’t know if it’s a good thing or a bad thing?”
"Yes!"
Everyone was talking about it, but Manager Xu shook his head slightly and turned to leave.
At this moment, a familiar figure seemed to flash across his sight. Just as he was about to open his mouth, he felt a sudden chill in his throat, and all his strength quickly dissipated.
at the same time.
The money bag around my waist also slipped quietly.
'My money...'
Plop!
The body fell to the ground, blood mixed with rainwater flowing.
The people around were silent at first, and then someone yelled:
"Killing!"
Instant chaos.
…………
Zhou Jia handed over Director Xu's identity plate, but his expression remained unchanged under the scrutinizing gaze of Director Qi.
"You said..."
Manager Qi squinted his eyes and said coldly:
"Lao Xu promised you yesterday that you would come to pick up the Lei Yuan Stone today?"
"Not bad." Zhou Jia nodded:
"This nameplate was given to me personally by Director Xu. Can it be faked?"
"You fart!"
Manager Qi roared:
"Lao Xu was killed on the street yesterday. When did he give you the promise? I would like to ask, where did you get the nameplate?"
"Director Xu is dead?" Zhou Jia's eyes were filled with surprise, then he shook his head slightly and sighed:
"It's such a pity. He is such a good person. He has helped me a lot during this time. I planned to repay him well, but I didn't expect... It's really unpredictable."
He said with a look of regret.
"Stop pretending to be a bad guy for me. I think you killed him!" After all, we have been colleagues for several years. Manager Qi couldn't help but roar:
"I will notify the execution hall immediately and ask him to arrest you for interrogation!"
"If you have any evidence, please feel free to do so. Zhou stands firm and upright and never does anything against his will." Zhou Jia put away his expression and looked at the other party calmly:
"But, is it time to take out the Lei Yuan Stone?"
"You..."
Manager Qi was stunned and was about to grit his teeth and roar when he looked into each other's eyes and felt a sudden chill in his heart. (End of chapter)