"I know exactly what I'm doing. Qinglian, I'm their father. I won't harm them."

Wu Lao Gou poured a cup of tea and motioned for me to drink it.

The tea was good, but I just took a sip and put it down.

"Is this tea not to your taste?"

"It fits perfectly."

"Then take a few bags with you when you leave."

"Is this all you're going to tell me today?"

I don't believe this old fox invited me to his study just to have tea.

"To be honest, I need your help."

Wu Lao Gou knew my temper, so he didn't delay and directly told me his purpose.

Seeing that I didn't say anything, Wu Laogou paused and continued.

"Qinglian, you also know that there has been a mysterious force secretly eyeing the Nine Gates..."

"You should know that I don't want to get involved in this mess."

If it weren't for those two kids, who I hadn't watched grow up, I wouldn't even think to ask.

I interrupted Wu Laogou directly. Although it was a bit impolite, I really didn't want to get involved.

I don’t know what means Zhang Qishan used to save me back then, but I know that the price he paid was definitely not small.

That guy Zhang Xinshan even told me to stay in the Crescent Hotel more and not get involved in the affairs of the Nine Gates. I know what he is worried about.

I'm simply afraid that those guys will attack me again. Although Zhang Qishan is still alive, those people dare not act rashly. But only those who are close to him know that Zhang Qishan's health is getting worse year by year.

Once Zhang Qishan dies, the remaining power he left behind won't last long. Although he has a trump card, it's far less intimidating than when he was alive.

“…”

As I said no, the study fell into silence.

After a long while, Wu Laogou finally sighed.

"It's all fate..."

He looked a little sad, staring at the ceiling with empty eyes.

I lowered my eyelashes. I am already a thousand-year-old fox, why should I pretend?

It's nothing more than pretending in front of me to see if I can soften my heart.

He might be disappointed. Although I have some feelings for those two little guys, they are far from enough to make me put myself in danger.

Especially as time goes by, more and more weird things are revealed in this mission world. I am now a little worried about whether I can go back.

"Fifth Master, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."

There was a hint of alienation in my tone. After what happened today where he tried to plot against me, our relationship can no longer go back to the way it was before, and I will come to your house less often in the future.

"..., are you leaving so soon? Take those packets of tea with you."

"No, thank you for your kindness, Master Wu, but I haven't finished my tea yet."

I can't bear it.

After the superficial politeness, I left without looking back.

"Uncle Qinglian~"

The two little guys followed me with baby voices. I looked back at them and then quickened my pace. Since I didn't plan to get involved, it was time to let go of some emotions.

Wu Laogou looked at the cup of tea that I had put down, which was still steaming and hadn't been touched, and smiled gently.

It was completely within his expectations that Qinglian would refuse today, but there were some things that could not be avoided by just refusing.

Those people have already set their sights on him.

Sooner or later they'll collaborate, won't they?

Xinyue Hotel is very powerful, but Qinglian is not Zhang Rishan after all. Those people dare not attack Zhang Rishan, but they may not dare to attack Qinglian.

Once the Buddha died, his remaining influence would not last long. Moreover, those rats in the dark were not afraid of Zhang Qishan at all!