Chapter 384 - No Return (1/2)

Chapter 384 - No Return

TL: xDh20, LifeisaJourney

Relying simply on Mr. Sheng’s rough drawn map, Liu Gan would’ve had to search aimlessly through the wilderness. Just like last time on Green Station Mountain, by relying solely on luck, they were fruitless on their search. Zhan Nan Shan gave him this map, it had the closest approximate location on it. Without a doubt, Zhan Nan Shan’s map was very detailed. It had routes along the mountain drawn out. If Liu Gan followed the map, he could easily pinpoint the exact location of the laboratory by the end of the day.

As for Mr. Sheng’s map indicator of the Spatial Transfer Gate, it was only the location of the secret laboratory.

“I believe this secret laboratory, is something that greatly interests Second Elder too, right? Why didn’t you bother investigating it? Instead you handed it over to me?” Liu Gan wouldn’t easily accept anything given to him without asking first. There might be traps in the area.

“To be honest, I did venture in there. Qiu Zi went, too. Except, none of us were able to reach the actual secret laboratory. This laboratory has too many traps, it is very dangerous. Only those who are both intelligent and courageous can conquer it.” Zhan Nan Shan drank another cup of tea.

“Traps? What traps did you encounter?” Liu Gan asked.

“Qiu Zi entered through the main entrance, but was caught in the first series of traps. His companions all died in there, only he was able to come out unscathed. He was unwilling to discuss what happened in there. He only stated that there was a trap in there, and it was hard to beat. Hearing that, I didn’t take the risk. So if Lord Liu wants to venture in, then be careful!” Zhan Nan Shan didn’t bother hiding the truth from Liu Gan. As to whether Liu Gan would be willing to take up this risk, it was for him to decide.

“Okay, I’m not quite satisfied with this benefit, but I will accept it. As for the village, I will temporarily take over management. I will give you a few days to reconsider if you regret your decision. If you reconsider, you can take it back within these few days. I guarantee that I won’t mind if you do take it back.” Liu Gan packed up the map securely on his body.

“Then, I will leave it in your care. I definitely won’t regret extending my invitation to you. With the village in the hands of such a capable leader, I feel very relieved. Now I can do whatever I desire.” Zhan Nan Shan felt relieved.

“You are preparing to leave?”

“Yes, I’ve stayed here longer than I planned to. I didn’t feel at ease with Qiu Zi in charge yet, so I decided to stay until he matured a little more, just to give him more time. But, now that Lord Liu is here, I think I can relax. There’s no purpose in me staying here any longer!” Zhan Nan Shan nodded.

“You don’t understand me at all. Words like ‘relax’, I would beg to differ!” Liu Gan had a natural suspicion of Zhan Nan Shan’s words. At this time, he couldn’t figure out what the old fox was hiding behind his slick words.

“I’m very accurate at judging people. I don't think I've misjudged someone yet. I can tell that Lord Liu is courageous, caring, and just. Perfect traits for being a leader. Even two of those traits was enough,” Zhan Nan Shan immediately responded.

Liu Gan smiled, but didn't say anything more. He already knew how he felt about this situation. Receiving praise like this from strangers sounds pleasant, but it is superfluous and untrustworthy. It is a sugar-coated bomb. Zhan Nan Shan had no demands, and he handed over the village and the map over to Liu Gan. This was a suspicious move that made Liu Gan feel like something was being planned behind his back.