Hearing what Mai Xiaorou said, I didn't continue to ask. We walked along the road to the parking lot of Mao Maogou Scenic Area, and then took a long-distance bus back to the provincial capital.
Mai Xiaorou and I didn't talk too much along the way. She was in good spirits, but I was a little tired. I don't know when, but I fell asleep leaning on Mai Xiaorou's shoulder.
When I woke up, the car was already approaching the provincial capital.
I got up from Mai Xiaorou's shoulders with some embarrassment, but she smiled and said, "You are still shy!"
I was afraid that Mai Xiaorou would say something embarrassing to me later, so I quickly changed the subject and said, "By the way, have you called Grandpa Mai? Should we contact him first?"
Now on the bus, if she said something too provocative, the impact would be too bad.
Mai Xiaorou said that she had already called me while I was sleeping and that Grandpa Mai would come to the provincial capital early tomorrow morning.
Soon the bus arrived at the stop. I took Mai Xiaorou off and took a taxi back to Cuidi Chunxiao's residence.
When I got home, I threw myself on the bed without thinking about anything and went straight to sleep. I was really too tired, especially my leg, which felt like it was going to waste.
The time soon came to the early morning of the next day. I woke up a few times during this period, but after eating something, I fell asleep again. Mai Xiaorou also knew that I was exhausted, so she didn't disturb me too much.
Not long after breakfast, we heard a knock on the door. Before Mai Xiaorou opened the door, she said that Grandpa Mai was here. Sure enough, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Grandpa Mai standing at the door, and I hurried over to greet him.
Grandpa Mai nodded towards me, then looked at Mai Xiaorou and said, "You two are really causing big trouble."
Grandpa Mai suddenly said this, and Mai Xiaorou pouted, while I was confused. Although we were in a very dangerous situation yesterday, we escaped unscathed. How could we be considered a big trouble?
Could it be that the big trouble he meant was that we would offend the Tang family because of what happened yesterday?
Grandpa Mai walked in the door, asked Mai Xiaorou to close the door, and then continued: "How are you going to provoke the Tang family? The Tang family is a master of the Taoist sect and has a decisive position in the North China Supernatural Bureau. Their family has countless masters. If you provoke them, you
Aren’t you afraid of exposing your identity?”
Sure enough!
What Grandpa Mai said was to reprimand Mai Xiaorou. After all, I am still a non-practitioner and know very little about Taoism.
Mai Xiaorou was a little dissatisfied and said: "But there is something really fishy about this matter. I suspect that there is a scourge sealed on the top of the mountain. Grandpa, think about it, a collateral family of the Taoist sect has devoted all its efforts to
The Tang family wants to rescue something that has just been sealed. Isn't this a disaster for the world? Are you asking me to just sit back and do nothing?"
Grandpa Mai sighed and said: "Forget it, you are already in it anyway. It's too late for me to say anything else. I will take you to see someone today. If he is willing to help us, then we can still fight with the Tang family."
There is room for mediation, if he refuses to take action, the three of us may be in trouble!"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but be surprised and said: "Grandpa Mai, what do you mean by this? Can the Tang family kill people and silence them?"
Grandpa Mai snorted and said, "What can't you do?"
Grandpa Mai said it very seriously. He didn't look like he was lying to me. I couldn't help but feel cold. I didn't want to die, especially if I died unexpectedly.
Mai Xiaorou said angrily from the side: "Just because the Tang family is a member of the Taoist sect, no one cares about them when they do such evil things?"
Grandpa Mai said: "Before coming to the provincial capital, I also inquired about the Tang family carefully. I only knew that the Tang family was related by marriage to the leader of the North China Bureau. They were very arrogant in North China and their style of doing things.
They have always been cautious, and it is difficult for outsiders to catch them, so there is no way to go to them and accuse them."
Mai Xiaorou said two words harshly: "Despicable!"
Grandpa Mai continued: "But now that you two have found out the fate of the Tang family because of Chen Yu's father's affairs, do you think the Tang family will let you go?"
I quickly asked Grandpa Mai what to do next.
Grandpa Mai looked at the time and said: "It's still early, but let's not wait here. Let's go to Tangfu Teahouse. The man made an appointment for us to meet there."
I quickly said: "Tangfu Tea House, isn't that the territory of the Tang family? Aren't we throwing ourselves into a trap now?"
Grandpa Mai didn't explain much and just asked us to pack up quickly and get ready to go out.
Before going out, Grandpa Mai gave Mai Xiaorou a talisman and said: "This is the talisman I specially asked for for you. If you keep it close to your body, ordinary experts will not be able to identify your 'corpse'. This way
If we go to Tang Fu Tea House, we will be less in danger."
Mai Xiaorou took the talisman and quickly put it away.
I became more and more curious, who did Grandpa Mai ask for the talisman? It sounded very powerful, and I couldn't help but be curious about the person who drew the talisman.
I know that Grandpa Mai came to see us instead of directly inviting us to Tangfu Teahouse just to give Mai Xiaorou this talisman.
Soon the three of us arrived at Tang Fu Teahouse. Old Man Tang on the first floor looked up and saw that it was me. He frowned and said with an unhappy look on his face: "It's you again?"
I said: "Let's go upstairs to drink tea without looking for anyone."
Old Man Tang looked at Grandpa Mai and Mai Xiaorou behind me, then nodded and said, "You two fellow Taoists, please go upstairs first. I have something to say to this rude boy."
This old man Tang saw that I had no cultivation, so he looked down upon me several levels. Grandpa Mai, Mai Xiaorou and I clearly came together, but he respected the latter and only disdained me. This made me feel sad.
Very unhappy.
Just as Mai Xiaorou was about to say something, Grandpa Mai pulled her and said to Old Man Tang: "Okay, let's go upstairs first, but the three of us are together and there are still some things to discuss. I hope it won't take too long.
."
Old Man Tang said: "Don't worry, it's just a matter of a few words."
When Grandpa Mai and Mai Xiaorou went upstairs, Mai Xiaorou looked back at me with concern, and I smiled and said everything would be fine.
Although this teahouse is deserted, it is still in broad daylight after all. I don't believe that the Tang family dares to attack me here.
Old Man Tang looked at me and said, "You don't have to be so nervous, I won't do anything to you."
Only then did I realize that although I had been telling myself it was okay, in fact I was extremely nervous and my body was shaking involuntarily.
I took a deep breath and followed the breath adjustment method that Mai Xiaorou taught me. In an instant, the timidity in me disappeared, and I suddenly gained a sense of momentum, just like when I came to Tangfu Tea House that day.
, the same temperament seen from those who drink tea.
Old Man Tang was slightly surprised, and then he said: "What I want to tell you is very simple. Don't continue to investigate the matter of your father and Liu Shengfu. If you continue to investigate, it will harm yourself, and even make you
Lost his life."
This old man Tang is threatening me.
I didn't speak, because with my strength, I couldn't say strong words in front of Old Man Tang. Although Mai Xiaorou and Grandpa Mai would help me, I really didn't want to drag them into trouble because of my own affairs.
But I don’t want to give up. After all, it is a matter related to my father. If I don’t figure out the real truth, the matter will always be a knot in my heart, and I will never be comfortable in this life.
So I didn't express my position in front of Old Man Tang, I just stood there.
Old Man Tang continued: "I've finished what I want to say, you can go upstairs."
I said "Oh" and turned to go upstairs.
When I got to the second floor, I realized that except for the three of us, there were no other guests here. Shangguan Hong was receiving Grandpa Mai and Mai Xiaorou.
When he saw me coming up, Shangguan Hong smiled at me and said, "What? You have another appointment with Mr. Zhang today?"
Shangguan Hong's meaning is obvious, I came to drink tea in the name of Mr. Zhang.
The tea here is really too expensive, and I really couldn’t bear to pay for it myself, so I followed Shangguan Hong’s words and said, “Yeah, I’ll give Mr. Zhang a call right now to see if I can get the order today.
It cannot be waived."
Shangguan Hong's face suddenly became a little unhappy. She didn't expect that I was so thick-skinned.
I actually made a call to Zhang Rui. When he heard that Mai Xiaorou and I were at the teahouse, he told us to rush over immediately and that today's tea would be all on him.
After hanging up the phone, we ordered a pot of tea, and Shangguan Hong left angrily.
Not long after the tea was served, Zhang Rui rushed over. He greeted me and Grandpa Mai and went straight to Mai Xiaorou. I suddenly felt that I shouldn't call Zhang Rui. He seemed to have thoughts about Mai Xiaorou.
At this moment, I felt a little jealous.
However, Zhang Rui didn't do anything too extreme. He just sat down next to Mai Xiaorou and called Shangguan Hong to bring him a pot of spiritual tea.
When Shangguan Hong heard what Zhang Rui meant, he had no choice but to do it.
During this period, I introduced Grandpa Mai and Zhang Rui to each other.
After the introduction, Zhang Rui found a topic for Mai Xiaorou to talk to. Mai Xiaorou became a little impatient and said to me: "Chen Yu, I want to sit next to the window. Let's change seats."
I said "Okay" and changed places with Mai Xiaorou. I felt a little tired of Zhang Rui pestering Mai Xiaorou all the time.
I even felt a little jealous.
At this time, there was a "thump, thump" sound coming upstairs from the second floor. The person's footsteps were very heavy, and every time he stepped on the stairs, he would make a particularly loud sound.
The four of us were all attracted by the sound.
After a while, a young man appeared at the top of the stairs. He was wearing black casual clothes, carrying a black backpack behind him, and a peaked cap. He looked cool.
There seemed to be something moving in the backpack behind him, and there seemed to be something alive in it.
"Excuse me, who is Mai Tianwen!" The young man suddenly spoke, his voice was clear and powerful.
Grandpa Mai nodded and said: "It's me, who are you?"
The young man smiled and said: "My master asked me to find you. My name is Li Guidao!" (To be continued)