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But does the East City Ruined Temple still hide secrets? Even if it does, what kind of secrets could they be?
I could sense that Wang Wei had been avoiding something. This time, there was no way to escape; it was finally unavoidable. After returning from Fatty Zhang's house, I couldn't help but wonder what other secrets the East City Ruined Temple might conceal.
When Chen San and the Dead Monk were fighting for their lives, I thought that secret was deep enough. Moreover, Wang Wei had revived there because of the Relic, and Zhang Dexin had gone there to obtain the Relic as well.
But what is going on now?
This secret must have been buried for decades.
When I got home, only Clay Bodhisattva and Wind Tree were left in the house, both engrossed in a game. Clay Bodhisattva was cursing their useless teammates again.
At that moment, Wang Wei was not home. When Clay Bodhisattva saw me return, he called out to me.
I asked where Wang Wei was.
Clay Bodhisattva replied, "He went out for something." After he said that, I took out my phone to call Wang Wei, but he didn't answer.
I waited until evening when Wang Wei finally returned.
His expression showed some disappointment, but as soon as he saw me, he immediately put on a cheerful smile. However, it seemed a bit forced.
I didn't waste time with small talk and directly asked, "Where can I find Zhang Dexin?"
Wang Wei replied that he was at the company.
I said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go now."
"San Ning Brother, I'm all set!" Wind Tree ran over to me in a sky-blue dress. I picked her up in my arms. I thought meeting Zhang Dexin shouldn't pose any danger, so I decided to take Wind Tree along.
Clay Bodhisattva slammed the keyboard a few times, muttering some curses, and quickly followed me.
We all got into the car.
I turned to Wang Wei and said, "If you’re hiding anything from me this time, I will definitely deal with you."
Wang Wei gave a bitter smile after hearing this, then said, "Saning, this matter can’t be explained in just a few words."
I didn’t respond to Wang Wei. I prefer straightforward people. If you have something to say, just tell me directly.
Once we arrived at the company, we entered the building.
But what I didn’t expect was that Zhang Dexin was already waiting inside.
Zhang Dexin's spirit seemed unstable, with his Light Spot somewhat scattered. Seeing Zhang Dexin like this, I felt that he might not have much time left.
What I meant by not having much time was that Zhang Dexin's soul might not exist for long.
When I arrived at the place, Zhang Dexin first called out to Wang Wei.
Wang Wei responded, but surprisingly, his attitude was somewhat respectful. I thought to myself that this damn Wang Wei was putting on a show—cursing Zhang Dexin behind his back but acting like a soft persimmon in front of him.
I looked at the two of them in astonishment.
What surprised me even more was that Wang Wei then called Zhang Dexin "brother."
I was taken aback; what kind of relationship was this? Wasn’t Wang Wei’s name just Wang Wei?
It seemed that Zhang Dexin noticed my confusion and said, "We four are sworn brothers."
After hearing the news, I was quite shocked. Wang Wei had always been cursing Zhang Dexin, yet he didn't even dare to face her.
What a coward, I couldn't help but curse him in my heart.
I heard Zhang Dexin mention that she had four brothers, so there must be two others. I directly asked her where the other two were.
Zhang Dexin replied, "The other two will show up when the time comes."
When she said "the time comes," she was definitely referring to when we reached the East City Ruined Temple. The four of them must have done something unspeakable back then, and Chen San and Zhang Dexin had reached an agreement before.
The secrets involved might finally come to light this time.
I still had a question in my mind: how did Zhang Dexin die? After I asked, she didn't hide anything and directly said, "She came. I used a bit of magic to leave my body, but I can't go back. My corpse has been tampered with."
This situation sounded rather complicated.
However, it was certain that the dark deeds of Zhang Dexin and her Four Brothers from back then were about to be exposed, and the person involved had already come knocking.
This time, they were in trouble. Even Zhang Dexin had been pushed to this point, and Wang Wei said he couldn't hold out much longer.
I found a chair and sat down.
I asked, "What do you want me to do for you?" Although I posed the question, I wouldn't easily help them. If the Four Brothers had done something shady, how could I assist them?
Zhang Dexin sighed and then said, "I need you to protect my soul from scattering."
Wang Wei called out to Zhang Dexin, clearly indicating that his needs went beyond that.
Naturally, I hoped that Zhang Dexin would speak honestly rather than trying to hide things from me while seeking my help. There’s no such thing as a free lunch; I hoped this Old Fox would understand that.
He and Chen San were not innocent; he and Wang Wei were not innocent either. The secrets hidden within this situation would remain unspoken, and I absolutely would not help them.
And who exactly was the "she" that Zhang Dexin mentioned?
The past was about to resurface, but Zhang Dexin wanted to push it back down into the depths.
If he liked to suppress it, then let him do so.
However, Wang Wei seemed hesitant to hide things from me, which is why he urged Zhang Dexin to speak up. Still, Wang Wei was a bit afraid of Zhang Dexin.
It was clear that Zhang Dexin was the leader among the four.
Damn it, I couldn't help but curse inwardly.
Zhang Dexin was still waiting for my response. After considering for a few minutes, I directly rejected him. Zhang Dexin looked somewhat surprised; he didn't expect me to be so straightforward. Wang Wei seemed to understand me well enough to know I would make such a decision.
Wang Wei called out to Zhang Dexin as "Big Brother."
At that moment, Zhang Dexin appeared to be deep in thought.
Time ticked by, and I said to Zhang Dexin, "You have your things you want to do, and I have mine. Let's make a fair exchange; we both deserve fairness."
Zhang Dexin was a plump old man with a somewhat kind expression, but at that moment, his face darkened.
I waited as Clay Bodhisattva stood beside me, sensing that the atmosphere here had become somewhat discordant.
Zhang Dexin's spirit seemed to be drifting away, unstable. I truly didn't know who had forced him into this situation, separating his soul from his body without any struggle.
Back when I helped Jianjian deal with her mother—damn it—this old man had shown quite a bit of skill.
I had my suspicions long ago; the secret lies within the East City Ruined Temple. Perhaps only the Four Brothers know this secret, but now there's an extra person involved, who might just be the owner of that secret.
Soon, the Four Brothers will gather together.
However, when Wang Wei was trapped in the hospital for twenty years, Zhang Dexin never went to rescue him. On the contrary, Wang Wei was quite afraid of Zhang Dexin.
Seeing that I wouldn’t help him, Zhang Dexin finally said, "Saning, you need to think this through."
I replied that I had thought it through and simply wouldn’t help.
Clay Bodhisattva chimed in, "If Saning Brother says he won't help, then he won't."
"You—"
"What about it?" I asked.
Wang Wei, caught in the middle of our conflict, felt uncomfortable and eventually stepped in to mediate. He called for a truce at Earth Mound Field.
However, neither Zhang Dexin nor I were willing to back down.
Wang Wei was on the verge of tears. Not wanting to put him in a difficult position, I directly asked if he could let me in on some secrets.
Zhang Dexin finally compromised and relented a bit, but only told me, "Saning, there are still secrets at the East City Ruined Temple."
I said I already knew that; it didn’t count.
Zhang Dexin was about to explode with anger and asked, "So what do you want to do?"
I said I wanted to know who she was. Zhang Dexin didn’t expect me to ask so directly. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Do you really want to know?"
"I definitely want to know," Zhang Dexin said. "It's simple; you'll find out when we get there."
That's true. Once I arrive, I'll understand. This statement was quite straightforward and likely the truth. So aside from this secret, what exactly is hidden in the East City Ruined Temple?
Regardless, I am definitely going to the East City Ruined Temple.
Once I get there, I should be able to uncover the secrets I seek.
This seemed like a temporary agreement. I quickly ensured Zhang Dexin's soul was protected. If I could kill a soul, I could certainly safeguard it as well.
After securing Zhang Dexin's soul, I asked when we would go.
Both Zhang Dexin and I had shed our previous pretenses of modesty; we were now being quite direct, no longer as hypocritical as before.
Zhang Dexin replied without hesitation, "We'll go tonight."
However, once we arrived at the location, there would be two additional people—no, three. It would be a lie to say I wasn't nervous; mainly because I didn't know who this extra person was, and it seemed they had pushed Zhang Dexin to this point.
Wang Wei had been terrified by just a glance before.
What exactly was Zhang Dexin afraid of? My heart began to race with anxiety. Yet since Zhang Dexin dared to go to the East City Ruined Temple, it must mean they were confident in dealing with that person.
This time, it was about a new secret regarding the East City Ruined Temple.
I took a deep breath. It was surprising how eager Zhang Dexin was; after what happened last night, they were ready to head to the East City Ruined Temple today. One could say Zhang Dexin was quite impatient.
I agreed but couldn't shake off the feeling that Zhang Dexin might be hiding something unexpected.
I glanced at Wang Wei, who seemed somewhat distracted at that moment. I called out to him, and he responded.
However, his gaze towards me was a bit evasive. I could say that Wang Wei's life was saved by me, and if this bastard were to forget his gratitude and betray me later, I certainly wouldn't show him any mercy.
After we reached an agreement, we headed towards the East City Ruined Temple. Previously, they had insisted that I bury the Wooden Box beneath a large tree at the East City Ruined Temple.
Suddenly, I recalled this piece of information—it was under the large tree at the East City Ruined Temple.
But did the East City Ruined Temple have a large tree? Wang Wei drove towards the East City Ruined Temple, and after about half an hour, we arrived.
Once we reached the East City Ruined Temple, I saw...
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