The length of Dahuang's reflex arc was astonishing to us, so much so that we and Third Grandpa had basically finished talking about everything. Only then did Dahuang wake up slowly, and he was still in a state of relaxation. Look at his expression.
, it seems that the whole person has not completely woken up from the drowsy state.
We didn't bother to explain to Dahuang what had just happened. Anyway, we just told him to stay at home to look after the house while Lao Mao, Third Grandpa and I were going to go out.
Dahuang still didn't understand too quickly, but fortunately, this guy didn't say much, waved his hand towards us, and let us leave.
It seems that the third grandfather has been hiding in the Xu family's stronghold since he died suddenly and turned into a ghost. It can also be said that after experiencing these things, the third grandfather has completely become a member of the Xu family's underworld.
Those grievances and entanglements have basically been let go.
In fact, this is the case for ordinary people. There is no big deal other than life and death. Sometimes after getting used to life and death, all other grievances and grudges do not seem to be grudges.
We walked all the way towards the West Gate. The night was like water, and it was very comfortable to walk. The old cat suddenly whispered: "Third uncle, I... met my father when I was at the Xu family's stronghold."
Third Grandpa smiled, then sighed softly and said, "Actually, Du Mudan told me about this, and she said that if there is a chance next time, she can take me to visit the second brother."
The old cat nodded.
Third Grandpa asked: "Is he... living well in the underworld?"
After hearing this, Lao Mao took out a cigarette, lit it slowly, and said while smoking: "It's not bad, but I can't let go of my mother and me."
The third grandfather nodded and said: "Your mother is indeed very hard, and the old Xu family can't help her."
Old Mao waved his hand: "Forget it, it's all over. Anyway, the culprit Xu Longxiang has been killed by me with one shot."
The third grandfather smiled bitterly and said: "Xue Hen, you have to be careful. The ghosts in the underworld of the Xu family are not bothering you because of Monk Xuanji. But once those people who travel to the underworld are dealt with, the next one will suffer."
Maybe it’s you!”
The old cat sneered and said: "Don't worry, Third Uncle, I understand this problem. But what about you? Are you ready to rejoin the big family in the underworld?"
Third Grandpa smiled and said: "Yes, I have no other destination. Poison Peony is quite tolerant and at least left me a way out."
The old cat didn't say much, just nodded.
We got on the bus at the West Gate and headed all the way towards the Xu family's stronghold. By around twelve o'clock in the evening, we had arrived at our destination.
After getting off the car, I unexpectedly found Du Mudan standing not far away with her hands hanging down. It seemed that she and Third Grandpa had both talked about it, and after some lobbying by Third Grandpa, I would come to the door in person.
When Poison Peony saw me this time, she surprisingly had a humble expression on her face. She nodded and said, "Welcome, my old friends."
The old cat is very fond of Poison Peony, so much so that Dahuang is afraid that he will do something unethical. However, it can be seen that Poison Peony really has two brushes, otherwise she will not be able to conquer the cold old man.
cat.
Third Grandpa led us forward, and I nodded to Poison Peony with a smile. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Poison Mudan is the right guardian of the Xu family, but this time she may be trying to win over us, so her attitude is quite good. She led us to a small reception room and arranged for us to sit down.
This reception room is about the size of a security room. Because it is underground, there are no windows at all.
There is a coffee table in the living room, and then a large sofa. The sofa looks very simple and a little old-fashioned, and it is even covered with an old-style knitted fabric embroidered with a tiger descending the mountain.
After we sat down, Third Grandpa couldn't wait to tell Du Mudan: "Lin Yang and the others have agreed to help us."
Third Grandpa's words undoubtedly put us in a passive position immediately, but I understand that this is because Third Grandpa is eager to protect the Xu family.
Before Du Mudan could speak, I quickly said: "Don't worry, we haven't made a decision yet. I still want to ask a few questions before agreeing to help the Xu family."
Poison Peony was surprisingly good-tempered. She nodded and said, "Ask."
I stopped being polite to her and said directly: "The reason why Monk Xuanji and the others wanted to attack the largest family in our Fourth Nine City is because they heard a piece of news, that is, one of the four major families colluded.
I want to kill the evil spirits in the underground palace and want to release them from the underground palace. Have you heard of this?"
After saying this, I carefully observed Poison Peony's reaction.
However, Poison Mudan didn't show any surprise. She shook her head calmly and said, "I haven't heard of it, but Lin Yang, I can feel that you are doubting our Xu family."
I smiled and said: "Of course, first of all, these three special routes to the underground palace are arranged by your Xu family, and you are closely related to the characters in the underground palace; secondly, you have entered the underground palace frequently these days.
, people have to doubt your purpose of entering the underground palace, so now among the four major families, the one I suspect the most is your Xu family."
Poison Peony shook her head and said, "What you said makes sense, but let me defend myself."
I nodded and listened carefully.
Du Mudan said: "I don't know why you believe what Monk Xuanji said without hesitation. Let me tell you how much content there is in this sentence. First of all, the situation in the underground palace is not what you think. Only
A group of lawless ghosts are preparing to emerge all day long. In fact, the order in the underground palace is even more complicated than the underworld outside. Those ghosts trapped in the underground palace are only a part of the underground palace."
Speaking of this, I suddenly thought of Little Tutu, Messenger Wu Min, and Mr. Niu. They are obviously not the evil ghosts who want to come out. So what are their identities?
Du Mudan continued: "In the underground palace, there are not only those evil ghosts who have been trapped for thousands of years, but also the top management of the entire forty-nine cities of the underworld. This management can control the evil ghosts, so whether the underground palace will be in danger or not, it doesn't matter.
As far as we are concerned, as for saying that just one family outside can make the evil spirits inside defect, that is even more ridiculous."
Having said this, Poison Peony gave me a meaningful wink, seeming to be mocking my gullibility.
I ignored her and listened to her continue: "Secondly, our Xu family often went in and out of the underground palace before. That's because the patriarch of our Xu family is now in the underground palace for some reason and has nothing to do with the evil ghosts inside.
Question, I don’t have any evidence for this matter, so it doesn’t matter whether you want to believe it or not.”
I nodded. The tone of Poison Peony's words was naturally convincing, so I didn't want to doubt it.
Immediately afterwards, Du Mudan continued: "The third point is that our Xu family has no motive to release those evil spirits at all... You know, our Xu family is now the largest family in the underworld of Sijiu City, except for the management of the underground palace.
Layer, in this underworld, we can say that we have one hand covering the sky, and we can support whoever we want. However, if those thousand-year-old ghosts come out, the supreme status of our Xu family will be shaken, so... How can you say we can be
Conspiracy to release their traitor?"
I thought about it and looked back at the old cat.
Old Cat should be more objective. Although he has a good impression of Poison Peony, he will not let this affect his judgment.
The old cat nodded towards me, as if telling me that what Poison Peony said made sense.
In fact, before the old cat makes a judgment, I can basically believe that Poison Peony has not lied to us. In addition, the Xu family, as the lips and teeth of the underworld of the entire Forty-Nine City, cannot be destroyed, so I am also happy to sell it.
Giving Du Mudan a favor, he nodded and said: "Okay, I am willing to believe you and deal with Monk Xuanji and the others together with you."
However, Du Mudan suddenly shook his head and said: "Don't be anxious yet. With just you and us, I'm afraid we are not sure of victory yet... The reason why I came to you is actually because I hope you can invite the Chen family and the Wang family to come forward together.
"
I was stunned and asked: "Do you want the four major families to fight against them together?"