Chapter 685: I Am Indeed
Chapter 685: I Am Indeed
"Indeed, it's evident from your reaction that you seem genuinely surprised..."
As Hu Ma listened to Miss Red Wine's words, despite his mental preparation, he couldn't help but feel speechless at her dismissive attitude.
He paused, his expression turning serious. "Miss Red Wine, I don't know if you understood me, but I truly am a descendant of the Zhen Chong Hu family."
"Yes..."
Miss Red Wine replied, "I didn't say you weren't. So what's the problem?"
"It's not that..."
Hu Ma explained, "I'm a descendant of the Hu family..."
"The one from the Ten Surnames, who defeated the Five Calamities, challenged the Governor of Guanzhou, and participated in the first Reincarnator's purge..."
"..."
Miss Red Wine interrupted him with a hint of impatience, "Didn't I already express my surprise?"
Hu Ma's enthusiasm deflated instantly. That's right, she was already surprised...
He sighed softly, "Actually, it's because I'm the master of the Evil Suppression Bureau that I was able to repel the Meng family's Great Ancestor below. Dragon Well Master also helped, and even the mighty Patriarch of the Transcendent Yin Meng family..."
Before he could finish, Miss Red Wine sighed and said, "You don't need to tell us, we already know."
"You know?"
This time, Hu Ma was genuinely surprised.
"Don't forget that I'm a Junior Clerk of the Play Gate. Half of the people in the jianghu are my disciples or descendants."
Miss Red Wine chuckled, "When the Seven Arrows appeared and destroyed the Dragon Nest, the jianghu became chaotic with all sorts of news, true and false, constantly reaching our ears."
"Among all these messages, the most surprising and undoubtedly true one was that a descendant of the Ghost Walker Hu family, borrowing the power of the Twenty-Four Flag Altar, defeated the Meng family's Patriarch in a duel, causing a stir in the vast jianghu."
"Since then, we've known that a descendant of the Hu family appeared in the City of the Wrongly Dead."
"..."
Hu Ma was taken aback as he listened.
This was indeed true, but he had just returned to the mortal realm, and Brother Two Pot Heads wasn't around. Who could have spread the news so quickly? Not only did they spread this information, but they also guaranteed its authenticity?
After Miss Red Wine mentioned this, she smiled meaningfully and said, "Our Play Gate members roam the jianghu, relying on our unique skills and well-informed network. So, for such a significant event, I'm genuinely concerned."
"Brother Hu, why don't you tell us how the Twenty-Four Flag Altar was set up and how the Meng family's Patriarch was defeated? It would be helpful for me to earn some extra silver."
"..."
Hu Ma immediately felt embarrassed. This was something he couldn't possibly explain...
Miss Red Wine wasn't surprised by his inability to explain, and based on her years of experience in the jianghu, she could sense Hu Ma's embarrassment from his silence.
She smiled again, "Additionally, during our last meeting, we all understood that the Purple Great Guardian is currently the foundation of the Ten Surnames and the key to the Reincarnators' bridge passage. Please be generous and share some with us?"
"Huh?"
Hu Ma felt even more embarrassed.
"That's it."
Miss Red Wine smiled, "You may not have it, but we already do."
"Of course, we must be cautious. We didn't distribute it recklessly but first sought out Little White to examine the Purple Great Guardian for any issues. Once we confirm there are no problems, you know what it means to have a full gourd of the Purple Great Guardian?"
Without waiting for a response, she continued in a low voice, "It means that the foundation of the Ten Surnames is about to be broken by the Reincarnators."
Listening to these words, Hu Ma felt their weighty significance and fell silent for a moment.
Miss Red Wine sighed softly, "This is such a significant contribution for the Reincarnators..."
"Brother Hu, since you've revealed your identity to me, hmm, I'll take you at your word... But don't feel so pressured, and there's no need to hide from others."
"Regarding the first Reincarnator's cleansing, we still don't fully understand it. Although it's said to be related to the Hu family, there's no history of enmity between the Reincarnators and the Hu family."
"In the end, why haven't Reincarnators appeared in the Ten Surnames Sect? It's a strange occurrence."
"After all, the Ten Surnames have been renowned for over a hundred years, with a vast family and numerous generations. There was once a Reincarnator who entered the Noble Zhang family but was crushed into minced meat. So why haven't there been any Reincarnators born in the Ten Surnames?"
"Or perhaps, they're just being overly cautious, and even if they're reincarnated into the Ten Surnames, they dare not take the risk?"
"..."
"I..."
Hu Ma didn't know how to respond to this.
No, he had originally planned to guide her a bit, but it seemed completely unnecessary...
However, with Miss Red Wine's weighty "trust," he felt even more at ease. In the future, wouldn't he be able to use the identity of the Zhen Chong Hu family more freely in the Reincarnator circle? If he continued to hide it as he did before, things wouldn't proceed smoothly, and he wouldn't be able to maximize the benefits. This connection was indeed established at the right time.
Thinking this, he exhaled in relief, "Now that I've spoken, I feel much more at ease. By the way, Miss Red Wine, I heard that someone kidnapped Lady Meng?"
"I'm in the middle of something important!"
Miss Red Wine's voice carried a hint of emotion, a stark contrast to the perfunctory tone she had when discussing the Hu family heir earlier. "Those guys from the Laozhao Wine, they sure know how to cause trouble. Why would they kidnap her for no reason?"
"And they even wanted to send her to me in exchange for the Purple Great Guardian?"
"If I don't punish them with at least twenty jin of blood food, I'd be letting them off easy."
"..."
'I was wondering who could be so eccentric, and it turns out it's this old brother...'
Hu Ma couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "At least we don't have to worry about it. Just send her to me later!"
"?"
Miss Red Wine suddenly became wary, "What are you up to?"
"Even though this world treats us as malevolent spirits, there are still some things that have their limits..."
"..."
"?"
Hu Ma paused for a moment before realizing what she meant by 'not doing it', and quickly explained, "That's too far-fetched, I didn't mean it like that."
"The main thing is, that Meng family patriarch is already in my hands..."
"..."
"?"
This time, it was Miss Red Wine's turn to be taken aback, "So you two planned to capture both of them?"
Hu Ma smiled, "I just thought that since the reincarnator is about to rise, isn't the Meng family the perfect target right now?"
"Their Great Ancestor suffered a loss, and may not be able to show himself for a while. Plus, with the two main caretakers of the Netherworld and the Yang residence in our hands, it's the perfect time to deal with the Meng family. Furthermore, although the Meng family's Great Ancestor is terrifying, Dragon Well Master told me about his greatest weakness."
He paused before continuing, "He can't look at two people simultaneously, and I also know the method to activate the Purple Great Guardian from Dragon Well Master. Not to mention, the betrayal of the National Master and even the previous Capital Ancestral Altar..." He revealed all this information.
Each piece of news was of immense value and far-reaching impact, leaving Miss Red Wine stunned.
The Meng family, with its deep roots in the Spirit World, was still formidable despite the Great Ancestor's injury, as long as it didn't affect the bones. There were always extraordinary individuals among the reincarnators, and knowing this weakness meant they could find a way to deal with it.
Moreover, with the Meng family losing two caretakers, it was bound to be in chaos, providing an opportunity for the reincarnators.
During this process, Hu Ma didn't need to do anything else. As long as the Meng family suffered a loss, the Hu family would benefit.
Towards the end, Hu Ma and Miss Red Wine finalized the handover of Lady Meng and also requested, "Additionally, I need a few methods to make the yin souls speak obediently."
"Make the yin souls speak obediently?"
Miss Red Wine immediately understood Hu Ma's intention and smiled, "There are plenty of methods. If you're looking for the most suitable professional, it would be the Punishing Soul Path. But the Meng family has a tradition of serving their Great Ancestor, so they might already be prepared for the Punishing Soul."
"If you truly want to be cautious, I suggest you find someone and ask her for a method."
"..."
Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, "Who?"
Miss Red Wine smiled, "Of course, it's Xiao Bai."
"Whether it's saving or harming, nurturing or tormenting, the Life Fate Sect always has their ways."
"..."
Initially, he was indeed thinking of finding someone from the Punishing Soul Path, but not Sweet Potato Burn because his current skills might not be enough to deal with someone like the Meng family patriarch. After Miss Red Wine's reminder, Hu Ma felt a sense of clarity.
However, finding a doctor to inquire about methods of torment?
Although it seemed odd, it was indeed a suitable choice.
On this trip, he had already planned to look for Miss White Wine, and Hu Ma agreed. After a brief discussion with Miss Red Wine to ensure that all information and handover matters were in order, they disconnected.
"The Hu family heir?"
After cutting off the connection with Hu Ma, Miss Red Wine also pondered for a moment before contacting Green Bamboo via the Life Spirit Temple. She sighed, "That old brother must have realized he can't hide his identity anymore, so he's pushing this real little brother of his to take the fall."
"But his intentions are still unclear. He's been secretive, yet he's been genuinely helping the reincarnators. Why won't he open up?"
"..."
At the other end, Green Bamboo from the Life Spirit Temple mused, "Could it be that he himself doesn't fully understand some matters?"
Miss Red Wine nodded, "Most likely. From Old Bai's proposal, it's evident that they intend to use the Hu family's reputation to bring down the Meng family. We have no reason to refuse."
"With the reincarnators just starting to rise, it's impossible to create rifts due to these suspicions."
"Since he won't tell us, we can only pretend not to know for now. But we must remain cautious. Spread the word in the name of the Evil Suppression Bureau—injure the Meng family, distribute the Purple Great Guardian, and prepare to seize the bridge!
"Then, ask the Beam Deity about that old brother's situation!"
(End of Chapter)
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