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Chapter 146: The Lu Family Young Master (First Update)
Chapter 146: The Lu Family Young Master (First Update)
He always felt that this person had suddenly taken over his conversation...
Why are all the reincarnated ones named after alcohol? This was something Hu Ma had long wanted to ask. When he first met Er Guotou, he thought it might be because such names were easier for other reincarnated ones to notice. Later, when he met Miss White Wine, he found it rather novel.
However, influenced by these two, he casually chose the alias "Old Bai.gan," feeling that he had instantly blended into their group.
But now, seeing another one called Diguashao, he couldn't help but wonder if all reincarnated ones chose the name of a drink from their original world as their alias.
Was this a tacit rule or just a habit?
If it was a habit left by the seniors, did the first person to choose such a name run a distillery?
Also, didn't they worry about duplicate names?
... Or did they add the place name in front, like "I am Old Yin Mountain Old Bai.gan, and you are Wutong Town Diguashao"?
But if he had asked first, he would have gotten answers. Since the other person had taken over the conversation, Hu Ma only paused slightly and asked in a low voice, "Aren't you the same?"
He emphasized his experience and composure.
Diguashao quickly said, "I just chose a name similar to Miss White Wine because I had contact with her before. I originally wanted to call myself Red Wine, but she..."
Hu Ma asked, "What happened?"
Diguashao took a while to answer, sounding a bit awkward, "... She said I didn't deserve it!"
"..."
Hu Ma immediately understood: 'Looks like he's a newbie, inexperienced. Dealing with him will be easier.'
'Newbies are the most reassuring.'
"..."
"Anyway, it's good that you're here."
While Hu Ma was thinking, Diguashao seemed even more excited.
His voice was slightly high-pitched, like a child going through puberty, making it hard to tell if he was a boy or a girl. It wasn't clear if he was deliberately doing it or if it was his natural voice.
He said, "I was really worried I wouldn't be able to wait for you. Wutong County is a small place, and I couldn't find any other reincarnated ones. I couldn't leave to find someone in a bigger city, so I'm glad Miss White Wine introduced me."
"At least you have some people coming and going in Wutong County. We in Old Yin Mountain are in a much worse situation..."
Hu Ma, thinking this, maintained a steady demeanor and said, "I'm very close to Miss White Wine. She couldn't come herself, so she entrusted me with this trip. Let's get down to business. She said you have a deal that could be worth a lot of silver?"
"Silver?"
Diguashao sounded a bit surprised, "What's silver worth?"
"Although I don't collaborate with many reincarnated ones, I know they are very capable. Who would work hard for silver? This time, I'm after a treasure!"
"..."
Hu Ma suddenly felt like he had been insulted, but he didn't know how to respond.
After a brief silence, he maintained his composure and asked, "What treasure?"
"It's a treasure of the Xinghunmen. It's not very useful to outsiders."
Diguashao quickly explained, "But if you help me, I'll owe you a big favor."
"This treasure is unique, and I can't give it to you. Besides, outsiders can't use it. But for other things, whether it's a task or another treasure you want, as long as I have it, we can negotiate. If that doesn't work, I can get you some Blood Food Pills."
Hu Ma was slightly startled and asked, "How many?"
Diguashao thought for a moment, "At least seven or eight."
"..."
Hu Ma sighed, "That's not worth it. If you're really in a bind, let's make it silver. Although it's not much, a few tens of thousands of taels can be useful."
"Whoa..."
Diguashao was taken aback and whispered, "Brother, did you reincarnate into a noble family?"
"Disdainful of Blood Food Pills and casually mentioning tens of thousands of taels?"
"..."
Hu Ma realized that Miss White Wine was a person of principle. Although she had arranged this task and both parties trusted each other through her, she hadn't disclosed any information about either side. He felt more at ease.
Without confirming or denying, he said calmly, "Let's get to the point."
"How do you want me to help you?"
"..."
Diguashao also took a deep breath and whispered, "The treasure is in Wutong County and will soon be ready. I need to get it before then."
"However, to be honest, I'm not the only one after this treasure. Many skilled and unusual people have come, but I don't mind them. There's only one person I'm unsure about, and I need someone to help me feel more secure."
Hu Ma frowned, "Who?"
"The young master of the Lu family, a major grain merchant in Wutong County, Lu Xiu."
Diguashao paused for a moment and then said honestly, "Don't be fooled by his appearance as a leisurely and wealthy young master. A few years ago, he secretly apprenticed to a master in the wandering world and learned the art of Huangguan paper."
"In recent years, he has caused many deaths. The maids who fled his household and the unidentified bodies under the stone bridge are all his doing."
"Secretly, he has already joined the Blue Robe Gang and has some influence. He is now competing with me for this treasure, planning to do a big favor for the Blue Robe Gang. But don't worry, I have made many plans, and our advantages are roughly equal."
"..."
"Blue Robe Gang member?"
Hu Ma was slightly taken aback by the words, silently pondering for a moment, he said in a low voice, "These people might not be easy to deal with, right?"
"Indeed, the older one gets in the Wandering World, the more cautious one becomes. Elder Brother, your prudence is something I should learn from..."
Diguashao sighed, then said, "But don't worry, now we have the upper hand, the advantage is naturally on our side."
"Also, you don't need to worry about him. Although he is dangerous and has a unique skill, the moves he knows, I know as well. How he plans to act, what his weaknesses are, I also know, and can tell you in advance."
"..."
'What?'
Hu Ma was indeed somewhat surprised by the words.
"Everyone in the sect keeps their unique skills and weaknesses a closely guarded secret. How could they be so easily understood?"
"Once understood, wouldn't they be at the mercy of others?"
"Hehe, not only do I know his unique skills and weaknesses, but he knows mine as well."
As if sensing Hu Ma's surprise, Diguashao chuckled, "Because, the two of us had the same master. He is even my senior brother. The treasure we are fighting over was planted by our master back then."
"Whoever gets the treasure now, will bring glory to our sect and can become the venerated one worshipped by the Blue Robe Gang."
"Of course, we usually don't tell others about our weaknesses. This is a great taboo in this world. No one in the sect would leak such information. But to me, it's not a leak if I tell a reincarnated one."
"..."
Hu Ma listened, showing no emotion, but quietly pondering in his heart.
He had to admit, this was a terrifying aspect of reincarnated ones.
Some people in this world stand on their unique skills, but once these skills are revealed, they are no longer unique. Just like a magician, a seemingly incredible magic trick can be easily exposed with a few words, becoming mundane and boring.
Neither the magician nor his disciples or assistants would ever reveal such a secret, otherwise, they would become enemies of all.
However, reincarnated ones clearly lack this conviction. If they want to say it, they will.
Of course, although he understood this, he deliberately asked lightly, "But if you tell me, aren't you afraid..."
Among reincarnated ones, is there no such thing as fighting for life and death for profit?
If you tell me the sect's secrets and weaknesses, aren't you afraid I'll kill you for the treasure?
"There's nothing to be afraid of."
Diguashao was somewhat taken aback by the words, curiously asking, "Even if you, Elder Brother, were tempted by the treasure and wanted to betray me, wouldn't you be afraid of Miss White Wine?"
"..."
Hu Ma inwardly pondered. He was indeed afraid of the unfathomable Miss White Wine.
However, this didn't seem to explain Diguashao's great confidence.
"Ha ha, of course, there's a more important point."
Diguashao said, "I only know one reincarnated one, Miss White Wine. But she told me something about reincarnated ones."
"At the time, she asked me if I had ever thought about this question: Why do many poor and suffering people, despite their own struggles, remain kind and refrain from immoral deeds?"
"..."
Hu Ma was taken aback by the question, faintly responding, "Because of their inherent nature?"
"No."
Diguashao said, "Miss White Wine explained it with a very simple principle. They believe in reincarnation and the existence of hell and Heaven."
"Because they believe, even if they are poor and destitute, they dare not do evil deeds, for fear of going to hell after death and suffering as pigs or dogs in their next life. They fear that if they suffer in this life, they will continue to suffer after death..."
"As reincarnated ones, we share some similarities with them."
"We are all sent to this world by a mysterious force. Whether we are transmigrators or reincarnated evil spirits, no one can be sure. Of course, no one can be sure if there truly is an Netherworld with the Ten Halls of Yama waiting for us."
"If there is, once we die and are judged for our actions in this world, what will happen?"
"Furthermore, if there are Awakeners, those voices that awaken us from chaos, if they can awaken us, doesn't it mean they are always watching us?"
"If we harm each other for petty gains, will they consider us black sheep and cast us out?"
"..."
This was the first time Hu Ma realized this issue. He had never seriously discussed the mutual trust and reliance among reincarnated ones with Er Guotou or Miss White Wine.
Now, hearing Diguashao speak, the more he thought about it, the more it made sense. However, he did not show it, only listening quietly. After a long while, he finally sighed lightly, "Then, let's talk business!"
"How should I cooperate with you?"
"..."
Diguashao smiled reassuredly, "That's simple. First, you need to find my senior brother."
(End of Chapter)
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