Li Chonglou's position was such that anyone with the slightest disloyal thought could end his life in an instant!
However, this was also his frustrating situation; although he could easily deal with the other party, he feared exposing his identity and dared not make the slightest move.
At this moment, Li Chonglou deeply regretted coming disguised as an ordinary person. If he had shown a little more strength, perhaps all these troubles would have been avoided.
He wouldn't have had to tolerate the leper and his two companions!
In Wushan Town, only Du Yun knew that he had strength; no, Du Tian should count as well.
This was because people who possessed the power of a curse could sense it in each other. The first time Li Chonglou met Du Tian, the latter had also sensed the curse power within him.
That was why Du Tian had said what he did later.
"This should lead back to Du Tian. Perhaps I can settle this in one go?"
Li Chonglou's mind raced. Some things, if you cannot change them, you should stop thinking about them; this was hard-won experience!
Therefore, on the way back to Du Tian's residence, being led by the shadowy figure, his mind was occupied with other matters.
Although it was only five minutes, by the time he saw Du Tian again, he had already devised a plan.
"Xiao Yun!"
When Du Tian saw the battered and bruised Du Yun, his expression changed instantly. An invisible killing intent burst forth from his body.
Very strong!
His aura was at least at the fourth level!
Li Chonglou's expression was instantly astonished, partly because of Du Tian's strength, and partly because he was indeed using the yellow flower to temporarily unseal his curse power!
However, after reacting, Li Chonglou quickly composed his expression and said to Du Tian.
"I've rescued the person. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. I wonder how my two seniors are doing."
Li Chonglou turned and walked away after speaking.
"Wait a moment!"
Du Tian suddenly spoke, first instructing his subordinates to take Du Yun away, and then continued.
"Did you feed him something?"
I thought you wouldn't notice.
Li Chonglou smiled calmly, "It's merely a Soul Returning Pill. If it can save Brother Du's life, it's not worth mentioning."
"Soul Returning Pill?"
Du Tian's face was filled with confusion. He recalled his memories and found that he had never heard of such a pill.
There might be pills with similar names, but he had never seen one with such a potent effect.
Li Chonglou coughed lightly and said, "It's not some immortal elixir. Although it can bring the dead back to life for ordinary people, it has no effect on us."
Du Tian was speechless. It was the first time he had encountered someone speaking so sarcastically, in a way that pleased him while simultaneously mocking him, leaving him unsure whether to be happy or unhappy...
"Speak. What is your request?"
Li Chonglou blinked in surprise.
"What do you mean, Senior Du Tian?"
"You know very well what I mean. I cannot agree to you leaving Wushan Town just for this. You should propose a different reward."
Li Chonglou smiled.
"Senior Du Tian, you're overthinking it. The main reason I helped Brother Du is that we know each other."
Upon hearing this, Du Tian's tense expression relaxed slightly.
If that were truly the case, his impression of Li Chonglou would improve considerably.
However, Li Chonglou's next sentence froze his expression.
"As for favors, we martial artists are bound to owe each other some. It's not a big deal, is it, Senior Du Tian?"
Du Tian's expression at that moment was akin to having eaten a fly, disgusting. But crucially, he couldn't lash out!
This was because he couldn't discern whether Li Chonglou genuinely thought this way or was being sarcastic!
However, Li Chonglou then delivered another blow.
"So, Senior Du Tian, let's not dwell on today's matter. I won't mention it to others either."
Although it was meant to be a polite remark, it sounded completely different to Du Tian!
The meaning was precisely the opposite. Du Tian interpreted Li Chonglou's statement of "I won't tell others" as "I will definitely tell others!"
I will tell others that I saved Du Tian's grandson's life, but he won't give me any reward!
After speaking, Li Chonglou turned again and headed for the door without looking back.
"Wait a moment!"
Just as he had predicted, Du Tian could no longer sit still.
Li Chonglou chuckled inwardly, but turned around with a blank expression and asked with innocent confusion, "Senior Du Tian, is there anything else?"
After speaking, he shifted his expression to one of slight anxiety, "I'm also worried about my two seniors. If something happens to them, it will be difficult for me to account for it when I return to the General Bureau."
Du Tian asked with a stern face, "Do you truly have no other requests?"
Li Chonglou quickly waved his hands, "Senior Du Tian, you've truly misunderstood. I really don't need you to reciprocate anything. I saved Brother Du not for your reward!"
"Stop with the nonsense. I'm asking you, yes or no!"
Du Tian had made Du Tian extremely agitated, not for any other reason. It was simply that Li Chonglou's sincerity was too convincing. If it were an act, Du Tian felt he could accept it.
If there were anyone in this world who could possess such acting skills!
Unbeknownst to Du Tian, after breaking through with Tie Lin, Li Chonglou had gained a certain degree of control over the cells within his body!
This manifested as the ability to control his displayed emotions at will. The sincerity he was currently exhibiting was an action and emotion originating from his muscle memory, so Du Tian naturally couldn't detect anything unusual!
Li Chonglou hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. On the way, he had prepared three plans, but after sensing Du Tian's personality, he had immediately adjusted them.
With just this simple provocation, the old man before him had actually relented!
At this moment, Li Chonglou also began to regret it inwardly. If he had known it would be this simple, he wouldn't have gone through so much trouble. Couldn't he have done this from the start?
As for any favors, making them happen would be as easy as flipping a hand!
"Ahem, of course not."
He spoke these insincere words with a straight face, not even batting an eye. Li Chonglou even bowed sincerely to Du Tian.
"Senior Du Tian, you really don't need to think too much about it. Your junior has no other intentions. Even if this matter doesn't work out, we can still be friends, can't we?"
Being friends separated by decades, if this were truly confirmed, Du Tian felt he would still be at a disadvantage.
Friendships between people of different generations should at least be built on a basis of equal standing. In reality, Du Tian didn't have a very good impression of Li Chonglou.
Although a large part of this stemmed from Li Chonglou being from the General Bureau.
"This matter cannot be let go just like this! I will give you a satisfactory answer regarding my grandson's situation!"