It's late at night, and today is another day without any exotic beasts coming to the store. It's really not easy to run a newly opened store.

He Mo wrapped his clothes tightly. Shuiyang City was a bit cold late at night, which was completely different from the bustling daytime.

The small house He Mo had just bought was located in a remote area. Leaving the deserted main street and turning into the alley, the only sound in the world was the faint sound of his footsteps.

It was already late at night when I finished practicing. If I had known earlier, I would have just stayed in the store for the night to avoid walking around. I still had to go to the store the next morning anyway, so I subconsciously went home to sleep.

He Mo was really speechless because of himself, but maybe this house was home to him. After so many years of wandering, home had become an obsession in his heart. He Mo quickened his pace. The cold wind made him feel a little chilly. This ordinary person's body was already thin, and he would definitely catch a cold tomorrow if he was blown by the cold wind.

Stop thinking about these trivial things, hold tightly to the only piece of clothing on your body that can block the cold wind, and cross the alley to find his home.

The light footsteps woke up the figure at the end of the alley.

He wore a tall black hat and leaned on a straight cane. His well-fitting tailcoat cast a slender silhouette under the streetlight at the alley entrance. Bending slightly, the figure spoke, "He Mo?"

He Mo suddenly stopped, looked at the man quietly for a moment, and answered, "I am."

"Hello, excuse me for interrupting you." The figure took off his tall hat and bowed. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Qin Chong, from the Golden Lion family."

There was a silent silence. He Mo was a little surprised by the identity of the visitor. He nodded politely, walked past Qin Chong, and opened the door of the house: "Come in and talk."

Bright white lights cascaded down, and two steaming drinks were placed on the table.

He Mo sat down and pushed one of the cups to him: "This is the only one at home, I'm sorry for neglecting it."

Qin Chong does not look old. As one of the best masters in the clan, although he is nearly a hundred years old, he is still full of energy and looks like he is in his thirties or forties.

"I am sorry for the intrusion."

This house is not big, with a small second floor and a large living room on the first floor, which takes up 50% of the space. The soft large sofa and small cushions are the most eye-catching. Green plants can be seen everywhere in the house, which are carefully arranged and well taken care of. It can be seen that the owner is a very careful person.

Qin Chong looked at the house calmly. As for the only descendant of this branch, the experienced Qin Chong was obviously not sure how to communicate with him when they met for the first time. This kid in his early twenties managed the house in perfect order. He had gone through so many things but did not get defeated or give up on himself. He was really a very good and resilient kid.

Would such a strong-willed child agree with the purpose of his visit? Qin Chong's 100% certainty became less certain. Such strong-willed children are usually very stubborn.

"Butler Qin, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly. I'm not used to beating around the bush."

After a pause, He Mo continued, without disguising anything: "My grandfather told me that our branch belongs to the Golden Lion Family, but..."

The gentle voice lowered noticeably. "But he was expelled from the clan."

"So you knew that your grandfather was expelled from the clan because the clan had no choice." Qin Chong was a little surprised. He originally thought that this child didn't know the secret of his life experience, and he would have to explain it slowly and in detail, but he didn't expect that he already knew it.

He Mo lowered his head and took a sip of the hot drink, his attitude clear: "Since our clan has been expelled, we have no connection with the Golden Lion Clan anymore."

Qin Chong felt helpless about this child. He refused before he even opened his mouth. He had the same stubborn temper as his grandfather when he was young.

If he doesn't put some real money on it, this little guy might not go back with him obediently.

"If I tell you, there's a good chance your grandfather is still alive."

The nonchalant expression faded, and his eyes were filled with an almost cold calmness: "Go on!"

"Your grandfather is not just a small gardener living in Shuiyang City. He has another identity, the interstellar thief Hagen." Qin Chong also had a blank expression on his face, staring straight at He Mo, as if he had no idea what kind of blow his words had caused to the young man in front of him. Only a slight curl of his lips showed that he was in a good mood at the moment.

"And this identity is the most important reason why he was expelled from the clan."

He Mo let out a breath, and the storm in his eyes dissipated. When he looked up again, he regained the calmness he had when they first met: "Where is the evidence?"

Seeing He Mo regain his composure so quickly, Qin Chong secretly praised him: "Two years ago, there was unrest in Plas, and the family spy was ordered to go there. He had seen your grandfather's photo before, and in Plas, he saw your grandfather appear at the largest auction house in Plas."

Qin Chong took out his computer and a photo quickly appeared on the virtual screen. The photo was not clear and only half of the face was shown, but He Mo recognized who it was at a glance.

grandfather.

He Mo's back stiffened as he said coldly, "Grandpa must have had his reasons for faking his death. Perhaps he would rather I didn't know he was still alive. I'm very grateful for the news you brought me, but it's worthless to me."

Qin Chong put the photo away with a smile, not getting annoyed: "It's worthless but meaningful, isn't it?"

After a moment of silence, He Mo's voice sounded again: "Tell me, what is the purpose of your visit this time?"

As expected, the little guy still had to be gentle. Qin Chong smiled, took a sip of water, and went straight to the point, saying, "The Golden Lion Clan has always respected the Golden Lion Clan. Golden Lions are rare, and each one is extremely rare. You may not know that every ten years, a generation of Golden Lions will revert to their ancestral form. As for the most recent reverted cub egg, no one in the clan can contract with it..."

Qin Chong sighed, "If no one signs a contract, the little fellow will most likely be unable to hatch due to lack of energy. Xiao Mo, can I call you that? You are the last hope of the clan, and the alien beast is also a living being. I hope you will consider this carefully."

He Mo's somewhat icy face softened, and he gave a bitter smile. He really couldn't refuse such an offer. How could he possibly watch a small life disappear just because of a momentary quarrel? "I understand. I'll go to the Central Star with you and see if we can successfully contract the Atavistic Cub Egg."

"Thank you for your understanding." Qin Chong smiled slightly: "I will pick you up at ten o'clock the day after tomorrow morning."

"Well," He Mo responded softly. He couldn't refuse such a thing, especially since the other party had given him such great news.

Grandpa, He Mo looked at the dark night outside the window and asked, "Grandpa, why did you fake your death?"