Chapter 1738 - 641: Lodging Encounter with Old Acquaintance (Part 2)

"What do you think their grudge with the Tianjing Sect really is?

"Is it just like the one with the Xing Family?"

Old Grandmaster Xing was harmed by Ying Shisan from the Tianjing Sect.

And the Tianjing Sect’s Heavenly Seizing God Transformation Great Technique has harmed countless others.

This Lu Renjia Ming, Hong Tai, plus Hua Shiyi forming a revenge alliance isn’t really surprising.

Su Mo observed these three people along the way.

He found these three individuals to have their own distinct personalities.

Hua Shiyi needs no elaborate explanation; she is straightforward and bold, everything is good if she likes you.

Even when she offered to take Su Mo as a disciple and was declined, knowing that Su Mo belittled her skill, she wasn’t angry at all.

But if she doesn’t like someone, she’ll curse them from her carriage for three hours straight, even if they just glance at her.

They aren’t the only group traveling on this road.

Occasionally, one can see other merchants or travelers along the way.

Thus, quite a few minor incidents unfold.

Initially, Su Mo thought Hua Shiyi was somewhat like Yang Xiaoyun before she got married.

However, after interacting, he realized these two are entirely different.

One is gallant and generous, the other is carefree and bold.

Not comparable at all.

Hong Tai, on the other hand, is taciturn and has an indifferent face, giving off a sense of hopelessness not only in his expression but in his eyes too.

He appears lethargic in whatever he looks at.

He often sleeps all day long, daytime and nighttime alike.

This makes Su Mo even suspect whether this guy has learned some strange martial arts like Sleeping Monk Boxing, otherwise, how could he sleep like this?

As for Lu Renjia Ming.

This person is adept and skilled socially, seemingly weak and easy to bully, but actually very meticulous.

He is undeniably the leader among the three.

Currently, the purpose of these three individuals is clear, they are here to protect the Shunfeng Escort Agency for a safe journey to the Imperial Court Mountain.

Su Mo is glad to see this, so they have always remained peaceful.

Wei Ziyi’s question ultimately went unanswered, as no one could provide an answer at the moment.

Not long after, Hua Shiyi returned.

Her expression was somewhat peculiar.

First, she went to find Lu Renjia Ming, and they spoke for a while.

Then they two went to find Chen Dinghai.

Before the three could finish talking, raindrops began to fall.

Chen Dinghai slightly furrowed his brows, steadied himself, and ordered the convoy to change route.

He didn’t consult Su Mo on this but decided on his own.

Naturally, not every matter along the journey can be discussed with Su Mo.

After all, there are outsiders amidst the convoy.

If Lu Renjia Ming saw Chen Dinghai nodding and bowing to Su Mo, the disguise would be meaningless.

So Su Mo instructed Chen Dinghai to discern and decide by himself when facing issues.

If real trouble arises, Su Mo will surely remind him.

At this time, Hua Shiyi returned to the carriage with a heavy heart, leaning against the boxes and let out a sigh.

Yang Xiaoyun asked softly:

"Sister Hua doesn’t seem in high spirits, what’s the matter?"

"Hmm..."

Hua Shiyi furrowed her brows:

"Encountered an odd situation... Didn’t I just say there’s a broken temple ahead, not sure if it’s collapsed?

"Just went to take a look, and found not only it hasn’t collapsed, but someone has renovated it."

"However... it’s no longer a temple, but has been converted into a manor."

Converted a temple to a manor?

The group exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of what to make of it.

If this place wasn’t desolate, the temple wouldn’t have lost its incense offerings and wouldn’t have become a broken temple.

Why live here when there are many other places?

Furthermore, whether it’s tearing down the temple to rebuild or setting other site plans are viable options.

Why must they alter the temple?

This indeed seems a bit contradictory.

Hua Shiyi continued:

"I feel something’s off about this manor, told it to our Family Head.

"Finally, honestly reported to your authority.

"In the end, your superior hesitated repeatedly, still deciding to consider staying at this manor for the night."

Su Mo nodded:

"Traveling in rain is extremely dangerous.

"Judging by appearances, who knows when this rain will stop.

"It’s not necessarily unsafe to temporarily seek shelter."

At this moment, a sudden eagle’s screech made his eyebrows rise slightly.

He continued: "It’s better than travelling in the rain, road hazards aside, being soaked or sleeping in the open risks the brothers catching cold."

Hua Shiyi nodded:

"That makes sense, but I still have to warn you all...

"Tonight, when you sleep, it’s best to stay vigilant."

"If anything happens, just call my name, I’ll come to your rescue."

"In that case, thank you, Sister Hua."

Yang Xiaoyun gently expressed gratitude.

Hua Shiyi shook her head with a smile:

"We hit it off, no need for formality.

"If it were someone else, I wouldn’t bother with them..."

Su Mo then coughed lightly:

"I’ll leave you to your conversation, nature calls, I’ll be back."

"Hey?"

Hua Shiyi was taken aback:

"It’s pouring soon, better not wander, if you end up getting drenched, there’ll be nowhere to find you.

"If worse comes to worst, you could relieve yourself in the rain, no one would ever notice."