Please show your spirit to our ancestors

Chapter 56: Ancient Monk Relics (Seeking Follow-up Reading)

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Linhaiwei.

Lanshan Villa.

In his later years, Bai Xinrong liked to live in this villa.

But few people know that he actually likes

The favorite is [Baihu Villa].

This deep-rooted memory comes from his mother.

Bai Xinrong's mother was the second daughter of a Jindan clan. Due to some special reasons, she married into the Linhai Bai family.

Different from other sisters-in-law, she was particular about food, clothing and daily expenses.

When Bai Xinrong was young, he would always go to Baihu Villa with his mother to stay for a while after the Mid-Autumn Festival, because his mother loved the [Green Spirit Knife Fish] at this time of year the most.

This is a magical fish that grows in the White Lake. Although it is not very precious, its meat is delicate and tender and has a unique flavor.

Especially now, the Qingling lotus in the White Lake has already withered and the Qingling lotus seeds have matured.

When some lotus pods ripen and burst, the lotus seeds fall into the lake.

After the Qingling knife-finned anchovy eats a large amount of these Qingling lotus seeds, its body will quickly become extremely plump, and the meat will have a hint of the bitter taste of the green lotus, which can naturally neutralize the slight fishy smell of the spiritual fish itself.

In this way, the Qingling knife fish becomes a rare seasonal delicacy at this time.

Bai Xinrong doesn't like to eat Qingling knife-shaped anchovy. He dislikes it because it has little meat and many bones.

Like his father, he prefers the blue-tailed sturgeon from the East China Sea, which has more meat and fewer bones. It whets his appetite even more after being grilled and sprinkled with spices.

But in order to please his mother, who has a light temper, he always pretends to like eating...

Recalling the times he spent with his mother, a trace of melancholy crossed Bai Xinrong's old face, and a hint of nostalgia appeared in his eyes.

Suddenly.

An anxious voice interrupted Bai Xinrong's thoughts: "Grandpa, the benefactor has not yet replied to approve our action. What do you think, should we wait or go visit the benefactor?"

Bai Xinrong suddenly came to his senses, and with his cloudy eyes he looked at the dazzling array of dishes on the table, especially the roasted sturgeon tail, but he couldn't muster up any appetite at all.

He shook his head and laughed, "I'm old. I, Bai Xinrong, am really old. I always think back to my childhood without realizing it."

"I heard someone say that if you keep reminiscing about your childhood, it means you are going to die soon."

Bai Zhengqing, who was sitting opposite him, looked unhappy and stood up quickly, saying, "Grandpa, you are only 185 years old and still very strong. It is normal for you to live past 200 years old."

"Two hundred years old, haha, even Chen Xuanmo only lived to be one hundred and ninety-seven years old." Bai Xinrong smiled in a relaxed tone, "Zhengqing, you are just too impatient. Firstly, we have not yet found the most suitable opportunity to destroy the Chen family at the lowest cost."

"Secondly, the benefactor has not responded yet. He must have his own considerations. If you rush him, it will easily disrupt his steps."

"But, are we just going to keep waiting like this?" Bai Zhengqing said anxiously, "Now is the best time for us to take revenge."

"What's the situation with the Zheng family in Lingbei and the Zhao family in Nanyue?" Bai Xinrong asked calmly after taking a sip of tea.

"According to our spies, the friction between them and the Chen family over disputed interests and territories has become increasingly serious. There have been several fights, and people from both sides have been injured." Bai Zhengqing said with a happy face, "It is true that those who lose their principles will have few friends. When Chen Xuanmo was alive, he was too domineering and had offended Chiqiu and Guangling. His descendants will have to bear the consequences of his sins."

"Zhengqing, you can't just look at the surface." Bai Xinrong sneered, "Maybe the three of them are acting, trying to lure us into tearing up the agreement and taking the initiative, but in the end, the three of them teamed up to ambush us."

"Not really?" Bai Zhengqing said solemnly, "At least that old fellow Chi Qiu really hates Chen Xuanmo."

"Nothing is impossible in this world. Only by being cautious can you live long enough and have the last laugh." Bai Xinrong said solemnly, "You must keep a close eye on all the movements of the Zheng and Zhao clans, especially the whereabouts of Chi Qiu and Guang Ling. I don't want to see people from the Zheng and Zhao clans ambushing us when we're dealing with the Chen clan."

"Yes, grandpa." Bai Zhengqing was very stern.

Bai Xinrong then comforted him and said, "Zhengqing, don't worry. I'm waiting for something. As long as we get the treasure, no matter if the benefactor replies or not, we will act immediately and wipe out the entire Chen family. Even if they join forces with the Zheng and Zhao families to plot against us, they won't have time to come to our aid."

"Grandpa, could it be..." Bai Zhengqing looked delighted.

Bai Xinrong said calmly: "That's right. Although my mother passed away a long time ago, I have maintained a relationship with my mother's family for a long time, and I still have some feelings for her. As long as we are willing to pay enough, many things can still be discussed."

"Grandpa, then I feel relieved." Bai Zhengqing's face showed joy.

While talking.

A young maid came carrying a long porcelain plate and set the dining table. After opening the lid, she saw a one-foot-long [Green Spirit Knifefish] inside.

This is fresh razorfish, which only needs to be cooked using the simplest steaming method.

Seeing this dish, Bai Xinrong's cloudy eyes finally brightened up and his appetite increased a lot.

The maid used a silver spoon to scrape a spoonful of fish meat along the texture of the fish, removed the burrs, and put it to Bai Xinrong's mouth.

Bai Xinrong took a bite.

Then, his face froze and his expression became extremely cold: "This knife fish is not produced in Baihu Lake."

"What?" Bai Zhengqing's expression also changed, and he said angrily, "How dare the kitchen staff bully my grandfather?"

He knew that after that fierce battle, Baihu Villa fell into the hands of the Chen family and was renamed Qiuhu Villa.

Every year his grandfather would ask someone to find a way to buy one or two green razorfish.

Firstly, I miss the happiest times I had with my mother.

Secondly, it was also to make himself remember the hatred, and he must take back Baihu Villa and take revenge.

The maid was so frightened that she fell to her knees, trembling.

"Wait." Bai Xinrong stopped Bai Zhengqing who was about to kill someone to vent his anger.

He frowned, as if thinking about something, and asked the maid to scrape another spoonful for him to eat.

This time, he tasted it more carefully, but his brows furrowed even more. He wondered, "It has a unique flavor of Qingling lotus seeds. It is indeed produced by Baihu Villa, but why does it have a faint earthy smell?"

"Earthy smell?"

Bai Zhengqing was stunned.

Although he didn't like the Qingling knife-finned anchovy, he knew that the most important thing about this fish was its original flavor. How could it have an earthy smell?
He took a bite and said doubtfully: "No, I think it's quite delicious."

"The earthy smell is very light, so people who don't eat it often won't be able to tell the difference." Bai Xinrong sneered, then frowned and thought, "Could it be that there is something wrong with the water quality of Baihu Villa? Not really. The Chen family values ​​the Qingling Daohai very much. It is said that Chen Xuanmo's master, Lao Gui, also likes to eat this and offers it as an offering every year!"

"and many more."

Bai Xinrong's expression suddenly changed: "Has there been any abnormality in the Chen family recently? Especially at Baihu Villa."

"If you want to say it's abnormal, there is a little bit." Bai Zhengqing pondered, "Before, they kept biting us fiercely and kept saying they wanted revenge, but now they have restrained themselves a lot. I suspect that the Zheng and Zhao families put pressure on them."

"As for Baihu Villa..." Bai Zhengqing shook his head, "There is nothing unusual... Wait, a few days ago, the spies saw a group of craftsmen entering the villa, and they brought a large number of repair tools and materials."

"But it's nothing, right? Baihu Villa is so big, it needs repairs and maintenance every year."

Bai Xinrong sneered, "Repair and maintain Baihu Villa? The Chen family is in such a mess now, do you think Chen Ningtai still has the heart to repair the villa?"

Under normal circumstances, Bai Xinrong would not suspect that there was something wrong with a group of craftsmen.

But when combined with the inexplicable earthy smell in the precious Qingling knife fish meat, he naturally became suspicious.

"Yes, Grandpa, I was not thoughtful enough." Bai Zhengqing apologized hurriedly.

"Go to Baihu Villa in secret and find out what's going on." Bai Xinrong felt uneasy for a moment. "Go tonight."

"Yes, Grandpa." Bai Zhengqing accepted the order solemnly.

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That night.

Bai Zhengqing took advantage of the night to hurry on his way.

As a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage, it took him a full two hours to reach Chen's [Qiuhu Villa].

He used the breath-concealing technique to sneak in carefully and observe everything.

Nothing unusual, nothing unusual!
For a full hour, he didn't find anything unusual.

At this time, it would be dawn in half an hour.

He decided to leave for now and come back tomorrow.

But he suddenly discovered that a group of more than a dozen craftsmen had gotten up in the dark and were rushing to the lake while complaining: "What on earth is the master doing with this mysterious trick? We are a group of craftsmen, but they want us to get up early every day to dig holes."

"Hush, be quiet. I heard that the origins of the owner of this villa are extremely mysterious, and even the bigwigs in the Acropolis have to respect them."

"You all should be careful with your words and don't cause any trouble."

A group of craftsmen were suddenly silent.

Bai Zhengqing was cheered up and followed them secretly, and found that they were indeed digging holes in the reeds by the lake.

He couldn't find anything strange and became suspicious, so he carefully checked along the "White Lake".

After a full quarter of an hour, he finally noticed something was wrong.

There was a hole that had been dug long ago. A middle-aged man in brocade clothes looked around and walked into the hole.

Chen Ningtai!
Bai Zhengqing was shocked.

Why was he here, digging a hole by the lake before daybreak?

He shuddered all over and suddenly felt that he had discovered something very strange.

After a little thought, he quietly reached the cave entrance.

After turning a few corners.

He suddenly became aware of wisps of mist. The mist was green in color, spreading outward in a regular pattern, and had a strong blocking effect on divine thoughts.

"What is this? Some kind of formation!?"

Bai Zhengqing was shocked.

Before he could think about it, two rays of light suddenly appeared in the distance.

One was red, the other was khaki, as if they were chasing Chen Ningtai's back, as if trying to drive him away from here.

This, this, this!
Bai Zhengqing was so shocked that his breathing quickened.

It is guarded by formations and has spiritual treasures to repel outsiders.

Could it be.

There are actually relics of an ancient monk buried underground!

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(End of this chapter)