C651 (1/2)
The little monk nodded: ”Yes, but this time it was Mr. Xia who came by himself. It's probably just routine.”
”Un, I think so. I understand, you can go back now.”
”Yes, Master Fang.”
Fang Chang Xuan An turned to look at Lin Zi Chen. He said, ”Sir Lin, let's go. It's the perfect time to send you to the front courtyard.”
Lin Zi Chen nodded and followed Xuan An outside. However, he had a faint feeling that this Mister Xia was not an ordinary person.
When Xuan An had heard that he had come, he seemed to be wondering why Lu Li had come so early. It seemed like they had made an appointment in advance.
And since this little monk also said it was routine, then this Mr. Xia should come back to the Hidden Cloud Temple every once in a while, maybe … It was the person who transplanted the Dark Pearl Grass to the Hidden Cloud Temple.
Thinking of this, Lin Zichen decided to secretly observe for a while. Perhaps he could find out why these people raised the little purple lion.
Arriving at the front yard, Lin Zichen saw a man's back from afar. That man's figure was sturdy, and he wore a grey training uniform. At this moment, he had his hands behind his back as he raised his head to look at an ancient tree.
His perception seemed to be quite good. Just as Xuan An and Lin Zicheng entered the front courtyard, he turned around.
”Mr. Xia, you're here.”
”Greetings, sir.” Xuan An greeted respectfully.
Looking at the man's face, Lin Zi Chen was slightly stunned. It was actually him?
The last time they met was deep in the mountains of Van'er. This person was dressed in hiking equipment, but even though he had changed his clothes, Lin Zichen was still able to recognize him.
Boss Xia of the Crimson Fire Group!
On that day, when Big Boss Xia, Little Beard and Zhang Yan and Zhang Mao killed the Peng, it was Lin Zichen who stole the beast spirit. Of course, that was also the time when Lin Zichen made Xiao Feng strong and let her live in his Myriad Manifestation Space.
Elder Brother Xia looked at Xuan An, then looked at Lin Zichen, who was standing next to him, and couldn't help but frown.
”Who is he?” Old Xia Avenue.
”Oh, Amitabha, this is our benefactor.” Xuan An clasped his hands together.
Lin Zichen politely smiled and nodded at Eldest Brother Xia, looking like a Buddhist who had come to bestow power on him.
Elder Xia glanced at him, then looked at Xuan Fang and said, ”Try your best not to let anyone else into the backyard from now on.”
”Yes, Mr. Xia.” Xuan An nodded.
”Mm, let's go in.” After saying that, he walked into the inner court.
Xuan An clasped his hands at Lin Zichen, ”Benefactor Lin, I won't send you off. I hope you can come back to the temple and the flowers and plants in the courtyard if you have the chance. Besides the Violet Vine, we can discuss about them.”
Lin Zi Chen nodded his head and laughed to himself. This old man was really greedy for money, he didn't forget to sell his flowers and plants before he left …
”Ok, don't send me off, Master Fang.”
After he finished speaking, Lin Zichen walked out of the Cloud Hidden Temple by himself.
In Xuan An's residence, Boss Xia looked at the Violet Vine from afar and nodded.
Xuan An replied, ”Mr. Xia, there's no problem. During this period of time, no one has entered my courtyard.”
Elder Xia rolled his eyes at Xuan An. ”Then what about that person just now?” Be careful in the future. If something happens, you won't be able to take care of it! ”
After all, Eldest Brother Xia told the Hidden Cloud Temple to look after the Violet Vine. Aside from the initial payment, he didn't pay much. He also didn't allow the temple to receive too many visitors. During this period of time, the Hidden Cloud Temple was truly poor.
Boss Xia stepped forward to take a closer look at the Violet Vine. ”Rest assured, Mr. Xia. Everything is normal.”
However, at this moment, Eldest Brother Xia's eyes were wide open. After all, he was an elite of the hunting team, and his perception was far greater than an average person's. As soon as he got close, he felt that something was off.
”Normal? ”Don't worry my ass, just who touched this Violet Vine?!”
Elder Brother Xia suddenly turned around and shouted, giving Xuan An a great fright. He immediately took two steps back and waved his hands.
”No, no, definitely not …”
”You …”
Elder Brother Xia pointed at Xuan An, then turned his head to look at the Violet Vine again. This time, he looked even more carefully as he opened up the vine with his hand and peered inside.
The tenacity of the vines were extremely good, so even if they were all removed, they would still return to their original state after being released. This was what Boss Xia and the rest did every time they inspected the vines.
”Old thing Xuan An, you've f * cking gotten yourself into big trouble. Let me tell you, you'd better explain to me just who exactly has come into contact with this Violet Vine!”
Xuan An thought about it before revealing an awkward expression. ”Really, I don't have any …”
”No?” ”Then you're going to steal my life. Say it, is it or not?” Elder Brother Xia directly grabbed Reverend Xuan An's collar and raised his fist to hit him. ”If you don't say it, I'll take your life today!”
Xuan An was so scared that he almost kneeled down. He arched his back with a face full of fear and hastily said, ”Y-yes! Mister Xia, I remember you!”
”Humph, then why the f * ck aren't you going to say it, say it!”
Along with Boss Xia's shout, the other monks were also attracted over. For a time, the exterior of Reverend Xuanan's courtyard was completely surrounded by monks.
”All of you, come in. I'll tell you all, if you can't find the Violet Vine today, I'll make you pay with your lives!”
Hearing this, the monks looked at each other in dismay and fear. However, they did not dare to disobey, and one by one, they walked in and lowered their heads without saying a word.
Xuan An said, ”Mr. Xia, yesterday … ”The temple was on fire. I didn't stare at the Violet Vine for a while, and it seemed that I forgot to lock the gate when I went out. Could it be that it was then that the Violet Vine moved?”