Chapter 526: Why Isn't the Mysterious Person an Immortal Official?

Hearing Luo Taiqing say that, Zhang Chengyong swallowed the words at the tip of his mouth, not knowing how to answer, and instinctively turned his head toward Wang Lin, as if hoping his uncle‑in‑law would tell him what to do.

Wang Lin was about to refuse, for whether his family's grandson should become Luo Taiqing's son‑in‑law must be decided by the grandson himself.

At present, it is better to decline Luo Taiqing's kindness, lest those good intentions affect his grandson and cause him to make an irrational decision.

"Little brother, take this fine steed; at least it's Lord Luo's sincere regard.

Moreover, Lord Luo is right: your Shizi Ling is a long way from Hutou Gou, and without this steed, relying on your own legs you'd probably have to travel through the dead of night to reach Shizi Ling.

Don't be fooled by the current era of peace; night roads are unsafe—besides monsters, ghosts also roam, and they especially favor a robust man like you!"

Xuanqing Daozhang spoke up first to advise, and from the corner of their eye they saw Wang Lin's puzzled expression, as if not understanding why they were speaking for Luo Taiqing; their gaze then fell on Wang Ping'an standing beside Zhang Guihua, eyes full of indulgent affection, and they said:

"Brother Wang, just let your cousin's son accept it; it's merely a steed, and for Lord Luo, whose wealth runs into the ten thousands, it's not even a drop in the bucket.

If you truly feel uneasy, when your Ping'an grows up and has ability, let him properly repay Lord Luo.

Or perhaps your elder uncle, who cultivates heavenly treasures in Shizi Ling, can send some to Lord Luo once they mature, enough to offset the steed he gifted!

"Chengyong, just accept it; the Daozhang is right—this is Lord Luo's goodwill!"

Wang Lin didn't understand why Xuanqing Daozhang was speaking for Luo Taiqing, but he knew the Daozhang wouldn't harm their family; even if there were unknown matters, they couldn't be harmful, and he said:

"Didn't you say that once you have money you'd buy a fine steed as a mount? It so happens Lord Luo has given you one.

If you think it's too precious, when your father harvests the heavenly treasures in Shizi Ling, you can send a batch to Lord Luo's residence, and that gratitude will offset it, right?"

Zhang Chengyong no longer refused; in fact, upon seeing the steed, he couldn't muster any opposition, for the horse perfectly matched his taste. It was only that he worried Luo Taiqing's gift might conceal a scheme he didn't know, perhaps targeting his uncle‑in‑law.

Even if it were goodwill and not meant to harm his uncle‑in‑law's family, he still hesitated to accept the gift, lest it put his uncle‑in‑law in a difficult position.

"Lord Luo, my father has decided to cultivate a batch of heavenly treasures in Shizi Ling; consider this steed an account I owe you—once our treasures mature, I'll send a batch to your residence to settle the payment for the horse!"

Zhang Chengyong hurriedly mounted the steed; although it was his first personal mount, he had ridden many brothers' horses in the training hall, so he knew how to handle the reins and said:

"Uncle‑in‑law, it's getting late; I'll head back first!"

"Brother Zhang, take care on the road!"

Luo Taiqing watched Zhang Chengyong ride away, gave a brief reminder, and didn't mind that his gift was being treated as an on‑credit purchase by Zhang.

He gave the steed to Zhang Chengyong not because of Zhang himself; whatever Zhang does doesn't matter—he only wants the Wang family to remember his kindness.

Of course.

He also doesn't expect that merely this small act will make the Wang family agree to have their Ping'an become his son‑in‑law.

He only needs the Wang family to let their Ping'an grow, cease resistance, and interact with his daughter; he is confident that under the guidance of him, his wife, and his concubine, his daughter will become Wang Ping'an's wife.

"Brother Wang, I have something to discuss at your house!"

【7】 Xuanqing Daozhang addressed Wang Lin, saw him nod, and as the group walked toward Wang Lin's home, they gave Luo Taiqing a subtle glance.

Xuanqing Daozhang addressed Wang Lin, saw Wang Lin nod, and as the party walked toward Wang Lin's home, gave Luo Taiqing a subtle eye signal.

Luo Taiqing ordered the surrounding guards, "Attend to your duties!" "Yes!"

The lead guard clearly understood that Luo Taiqing wanted a private word with Xuanqing Daozhang and didn't want outsiders to know, and responded accordingly.

Xuanqing Daozhang watched Wang Ping'an staying beside Zhang Guihua and Liu Dongzhu, taking small steps toward the Wang residence, walking with poise; the smile at the corner of their mouth was like a long spear that a vigorous young man could barely suppress.

Later.

From the corner of their eye, Xuanqing Daozhang saw Luo Taiqing beside them and hummed discontentedly:

"Lord Luo, what's up with that clan brother of yours? He should know that the newly appointed Mountain God of Shizi Ling is Ping'an's elder; yet he brazenly extorts?"

Luo Taiqing opened his mouth to speak, but for some reason a flood of thoughts surged in his mind, and the words at his lips simply wouldn't come out.

He looked as if he wanted to speak but held back!

"Daozhang, I suspect that Immortal Official's actions were deliberate, intentionally keeping it hidden; he—no, it's his clan brother's view of our family's Ping'an!"

Liu Dongzhu suddenly stepped forward, voiced her speculation, and said:

"According to the enthusiastic Yu Baihu, she originally went to Shizi Ling to slay the monster that had seized the ridge; she inadvertently fell into that monster's scheme, and a mysterious person suddenly appeared, who dealt with the monster. I suspect that mysterious person is the Immortal Official!"

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"Mysterious person?"

Xuanqing Daozhang's eyes lit up instantly, and they asked, "Dongzhu, explain to me in detail—what exactly happened?"

Soon after.

Liu Dongzhu recounted everything she had seen and guessed.

From the mysterious person rescuing Yu Die's life in Shizi Ling, slaying the monster that occupied Shizi Ling, to finally killing the former Immortal Official of Qingyang County, Tang Anzhi.

"No, Madam Wang, you're mistaken!"

As countless thoughts swirled in Xuanqing Daozhang's mind, testing Liu Dongzhu's conjecture, the hesitant Luo Taiqing suddenly stepped forward, his expression complicated, and said:

"The mysterious person you mentioned could never be Luo Liang!"

"Lord Luo, how do you know it's not Luo Liang?"

Xuanqing Daozhang asked in surprise.

Luo Taiqing and Luo Liang share the same ancestor but live apart and don't know each other; even though Luo Liang is now the current Immortal Official of Qingyang County, according to Luo Taiqing, Luo Liang is proud and looks down on a rustic country landlord like him, so they rarely interact.

Luo Taiqing can't claim to know nothing about Luo Liang; at least he has some basic information.

(End of chapter)