Who wants to become a god? Aren't you all forcing me?

#315 - Chapter 314 The Door That Cannot Be Knocked

The aroma of tea, like silk threads, permeated the antique bamboo house.

In the center of the room, two elderly men in loose robes sat facing each other, playing a game of Go on a small board, sometimes frowning, sometimes chuckling, in perfect peace.

Just then, a highly discordant Southern Alliance language came from outside the bamboo house: "Master, we didn't find what you wanted on Li Chenqiu."

Inside the bamboo house, the old man holding the white stones paused, but quickly returned to normal, placing the stone on the board.

The old man holding the black stones slowly said, "The Seal God Scroll has either sunk without a trace, or Li Chenqiu has hidden it deep enough. Either way, it's quite troublesome."

Gaoqiao Meisheng smiled helplessly: "I didn't expect such a change to occur so close to the event. It's really a headache."

"What do you plan to do next? Are you still looking for this Seal God Scroll?" Gaoqiao Youzheng placed a black stone.

Gaoqiao Meisheng nodded: "Of course, I have to find it. How can I let the Seal God Scroll that's already in my hands fly away?"

"Then I wish you find the Seal God Scroll soon. By the way, what do you plan to do with that Li Chenqiu?"

Gaoqiao Meisheng picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and turned to look at the closed wooden door: "Is Li Chenqiu's purpose in this trip for Lu Xiancong?"

A voice came from outside the door: "Most likely, yes."

Gaoqiao Meisheng put down her teacup and ordered, "Lock him up first."

"As you command!"

Gaoqiao Youzheng looked at Gaoqiao Meisheng with some surprise: "Just lock him up? I didn't expect you to not only get old but also become kind. I thought you would kill him."

Gaoqiao Meisheng's eyebrows curved: "So many years have passed, and you still understand me so well."

"Hmm?" Gaoqiao Youzheng questioned softly: "Are you really going to kill him? That kid was sent by the Star Picking Academy. If you really kill him, I'm afraid you'll offend a lot of people."

Gaoqiao Meisheng smiled indifferently: "The North and South are like water and fire, inherently incompatible. Offending them is just offending them."

Gaoqiao Youzheng took a deep look at Gaoqiao Meisheng, a hint of imperceptible fear flashed in his cloudy eyes.

At this time, Li Chenqiu did not know that Gaoqiao Meisheng, who was thousands of miles away, had already sentenced him to death.

...

After leaving the dock, Li Chenqiu and Xiang Nanzhi debated for ten minutes by the side of the road. Finally, hard work pays off, Li Chenqiu succeeded.

Xiang Nanzhi helplessly rubbed his forehead: "Although I don't think what you said makes sense, but for the sake of your earnest pleading, I'll reluctantly agree!"

Li Chenqiu gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you, Brother Xiang."

Ye Yu tentatively asked, "Then should I call a car?"

Li Chenqiu instructed, "There will be many drivers who rip off people in touristy places like this. Remember to ask for the price beforehand."

"Okay." Ye Yu nodded.

Soon, under Ye Yu's careful selection, the three of them got into a taxi with transparent pricing and headed straight for Lu Xiancong's residence.

Wen Renqing had already sent all kinds of information about Lu Xiancong to Li Chenqiu early in the morning.

...

Lu Xiancong's residence is located on the south side of Xiyue City, in a villa area with lush greenery and wide roads. The people who live here are either business tycoons or influential figures in politics.

Li Chenqiu looked out of the car window, the gloom between his brows growing heavier.

Since entering this villa area, in just thirty seconds, he had clearly sensed no less than ten gazes sweeping over him.

Not casual, but deliberate, as if guarding against something.

"Are they people monitoring Lu Xiancong?"

Li Chenqiu stroked his chin and withdrew his gaze.

"Boss..." Ye Yu, who was sitting in the front row, turned around, looking hesitant.

"Ask whatever you want!"

Ye Yu scratched his head: "That... I heard you and Brother Xiang talking about a rescue plan. Did we come to the Southern Federation to rescue someone?"

Li Chenqiu propped his head up and replied, "Rescuing someone is a bit of an exaggeration. We're here to pick someone up."

"Uh... okay." Ye Yu responded and turned around, no longer speaking.

The taxi quickly arrived at its destination. Li Chenqiu paid the fare, woke up Xiang Nanzhi who was sleeping, and then took the lead to get out of the taxi and walked to the gate of the villa in front.

"Ha~~~" Xiang Nanzhi got out of the taxi, yawned loudly, and looked around: "The environment is pretty good!"

Li Chenqiu ignored Xiang Nanzhi and reached out to press the doorbell.

Ding-ling-ling—beep!

The camera in front of Li Chenqiu lit up, and then a woman's voice came from it: "Who are you?"

A fluent Southern Alliance language.

Before Li Chenqiu could speak, Ye Yu hurriedly came to his side: "She's asking who you are."

Li Chenqiu said, "Tell her that I'm here to visit Professor Lu Xiancong, and be gentle."

Ye Yu nodded upon hearing this and translated Li Chenqiu's words.

A few seconds later, the woman's voice sounded again: "Professor Lu has not been feeling well recently, please visit again later!"

Ye Yu translated truthfully.

Li Chenqiu frowned slightly: "We've come all the way and even brought gifts for Professor Lu. Can we go in for a glass of water, rest for a while, and then leave? Translate that for her."

Soon, the woman gave a reply: "Professor Lu said he doesn't want to see anyone today. Please go back. You can leave the gifts at the door, and I'll bring them in later."

Ye Yu looked at Li Chenqiu with a troubled expression.

Li Chenqiu asked, "Are they not letting us in?"

"Yes." Ye Yu nodded: "Professor Lu said he doesn't want to see anyone today. That's exactly what he said."

"Damn it, she asked Lu Xiancong in less than a breath's time." Xiang Nanzhi laughed in anger: "Tell her that we have an urgent matter that could cost us our lives today, and we must see Professor Lu. If she still refuses..."

Xiang Nanzhi cracked his fingers: "Don't blame me for barging in and slapping her across the face!"

Before Ye Yu could speak to translate, the woman spoke again: "I know a little Northern Alliance language."

Silence fell.

The corner of Xiang Nanzhi's mouth twitched, and he looked at Li Chenqiu cautiously.

Li Chenqiu glanced at Xiang Nanzhi speechlessly, walked to the camera, and said, "You heard what my friend said. We must see Professor Lu today. I hope you can be accommodating."

"Professor Lu said..."

Li Chenqiu raised an eyebrow: "You didn't even ask, and you're already saying 'Professor Lu said.' Can I suspect that you've kidnapped Professor Lu?"

"I've made it very clear. Professor Lu isn't seeing anyone today."

"Not seeing anyone?" The corners of Li Chenqiu's mouth turned up: "I'm asking you one last time, no matter what I do, you won't let me in, will you?"

"Yes, please go back!"

Li Chenqiu suppressed his smile, reached out and pressed on the black iron door, and gently pushed it inward.

Whoosh—

The door opened.

Xiang Nanzhi, Ye Yu: (⊙_⊙)?

Before Li Chenqiu could take his next step, dozens of cold gazes fell upon him.