Lin Xiao Tian was going to Black Mountain, and the Lin family naturally wouldn't let him go alone.
Although Lin Xiao Tian's combat ability was top-notch, no one knew what tricks enemies lurking in the shadows might employ.
To be on the safe side, the Lin family sent more than a dozen people to protect Lin Xiao Tian this time.
Lin Xiao Tian had wanted to ask Liang Xu to come along, but the elder who had previously been by the old lady's side had stated that, for the sake of secrecy, it was best not to bring anyone else.
Furthermore, the security provided by the Lin family's guards was more than sufficient.
Even if Liang Xu accompanied him, he would just be a spectator.
Lin Xiao Tian thought about it and decided it was good to give Liang Xu a break, letting him spend more time with his child, especially since Nannan was still hospitalized.
When leaving the Lin family, Lin Xiao Tian was escorted by an entire convoy. Lin Xiao Tian was in the middle car, which was equipped with bulletproof glass. It was said that unless a rocket launcher was used, ordinary bullets couldn't breach its defense.
Protected by such a strong escort, Lin Xiao Tian easily reached Jinsha Village.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Jinsha Village, Lin Xiao Tian noticed that the road construction team was not present that day. At this time, the construction team was usually at its busiest.
As if sensing Lin Xiao Tian's confusion, a nearby bodyguard explained, "Mr. Lin, for safety reasons, we've asked the construction team to stop work. But rest assured, they will resume construction after you return from Black Mountain."
Lin Xiao Tian nodded, thinking the Lin family was indeed cautious, and didn't press the matter further.
To collect the medicinal materials as quickly as possible, Lin Xiao Tian increased his speed on the mountain path, almost running the entire way.
The bodyguards sent by the Lin family were clearly not ordinary people; they could keep up with Lin Xiao Tian's speed on such a mountain road.
With no one lagging behind, Lin Xiao Tian quickly arrived at Jinsha Village.
After such a long time away, Jinsha Village showed no changes compared to before. Lin Xiao Tian saw a few familiar faces at the village entrance and intended to greet them, but to his surprise, they directly avoided him.
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
It seemed that the villagers were intimidated by the people accompanying him.
However, he hadn't seen the villagers this cautious before.
Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but wonder, thinking that after collecting the herbs, he would visit the villagers. At the very least, he had to go to Li Ergou's house.
During this period, Lin Xiao Tian had lost contact with Li Ergou due to the matters concerning the Primordial Gu.
But Brother Ergou was indeed his confidant. How did he know Lin Xiao Tian had been busy recently, so he hadn't bothered him? Usually, after each delivery, Li Ergou would report the status of the goods to Lin Xiao Tian.
Perhaps Brother Ergou had also become busy recently!
And he himself had also said that he trusted him completely and that he didn't need to report daily.
To reach Black Mountain, one had to pass through the village. Lin Xiao Tian looked at the bodyguards surrounding him and felt it was unnecessary.
"You don't need to be so cautious. There shouldn't be any danger here."
Lin Xiao Tian's intention was simple: the only things that could harm him now were firearms. If there were firearms, these people surrounding him wouldn't be able to protect him anyway.
If it were ordinary hidden weapons or some foolish obstruction, Lin Xiao Tian could handle it alone.
Having the bodyguards act this way would only make the villagers more nervous.
"Mr. Lin, safety comes first. We should escort you before you enter Black Mountain," a bodyguard said seriously.
Lin Xiao Tian spread his hands and didn't argue further.
The bodyguards escorted him all the way until Lin Xiao Tian entered Black Mountain, only then did they leave his side.
Although the Primordial Gu was potent, fortunately, the medicinal materials needed for the antidote were not as difficult to find as those for the Longevity Pill. Lin Xiao Tian spent half a day and finally gathered the materials.
Of course, this was thanks to Lin Xiao Tian collecting the herbs. If it were someone else, they might not have been able to gather these materials in ten days or half a month.
By the time Lin Xiao Tian descended the mountain, it was nearing dusk.
As he approached the exit of Black Mountain, Lin Xiao Tian saw Li Ergou talking to the Lin family's bodyguards below.
Lin Xiao Tian intended to go over and find Li Ergou, but to his surprise, just as he took a step, he saw Li Ergou being knocked to the ground.
The person who had struck Li Ergou was the bodyguard who had spoken to him earlier.
Li Ergou fell to the ground, then got up again and went to talk to the bodyguard. Lin Xiao Tian could tell that Li Ergou was pleading for something.
But before Li Ergou could say a few words, he was pushed down again by the bodyguard.
This time, the bodyguard also gave him a fierce kick.
These bodyguards were not weak. Li Ergou, who had never practiced martial arts, rolled on the ground after being kicked.
Seeing this scene from afar, Lin Xiao Tian became furious.
This bodyguard should have known his relationship with Li Ergou, so how could he treat Li Ergou like this?
Seeing Li Ergou's pained expression on the ground, Lin Xiao Tian was enraged and quickened his pace towards Li Ergou.
The bodyguards were also quick-witted. Upon seeing Lin Xiao Tian, they immediately helped Li Ergou up.
Lin Xiao Tian saw the bodyguard whisper something into Li Ergou's ear, after which Li Ergou left with a dark expression.
He thought he had acted discreetly because he believed they had discovered Lin Xiao Tian first. Little did he know that Lin Xiao Tian had excellent eyesight and had spotted them earlier.
Lin Xiao Tian was not an unreasonable person. He walked up to the bodyguard who had committed the assault and asked loudly, "I saw what happened just now. You'd better give me an explanation."
Lin Xiao Tian's gaze swept over, and in that instant, the bodyguard felt an intense killing intent.
But these were indeed professional bodyguards. An ordinary person would likely have been terrified and fainted, but they remained calm.
"Mr. Lin, it's inconvenient for us to discuss the specifics. In short, we are doing this for your own good."
Lin Xiao Tian felt as if he had heard a joke.
"For my own good? Tell me, how is this for my good?"
"I cannot say," the bodyguard said concisely.
If these people were his opponents, Lin Xiao Tian would have slapped him without hesitation. Unfortunately, they were on his side.
Lin Xiao Tian glared at him and then walked towards the village.
"Mr. Lin, the way out of the village is not in that direction," a nearby bodyguard reminded him.
But Lin Xiao Tian completely ignored him and continued walking.
Of course, he wasn't leaving the village; he was going to Li Ergou's house.
Since these people were unwilling to say, he would ask Li Ergou himself.
But before he could take a few steps, he was stopped by that bodyguard.
"Mr. Lin, please return to the Lin family immediately!"
Lin Xiao Tian was stunned.
What did this mean?
He was no longer free to move as he pleased?