"The younger one is a worker in this mine," the man replied in a trembling voice.
"Worker? This place has been abandoned for years. What are you doing here alone?" Gu Nianchen's tone was stern, scaring the man.
"I was rescued by Master Gu Er, who let me work in the mine. Ten years ago, Master Gu Er was murdered by a villain, and this mine was left unattended and gradually abandoned. But I am grateful for Master Gu Er's kindness, and I have nowhere else to go, so I stay here to guard Master Gu Er's family business." Gu Nianchen frowned after hearing this. This person was not lying.
So this stone mine originally belonged to my father, but later Gu Chengfeng looked down on the profit and did not send anyone to manage it.
Now he has given this quarry back to himself. Things in this world are impermanent and cause and effect are cyclical.
"What's your name?" Gu Nianchen asked.
"My name is Wang Laoqi!" the man replied.
"I am Gu Nianchen, and the Second Master Gu you mentioned is my father!" Gu Nianchen spoke frankly. Such a sentimental person deserves respect.
"What... Young Master!" The man suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Gu Nianchen.
"Get up quickly, there's no need to do this. I have something to tell you!" Gu Nianchen helped Wang Laoqi up.
"Yes, yes, sir, please speak!"
"You live here alone. How do you take care of your food, clothing, and other expenses? Are you still in touch with your former workers?" Gu Nianchen asked.
"I eat some wild vegetables. Most of the previous workers live in the village at the foot of the mountain. They sometimes come to bring me some rice and flour." Wang Laoqi answered honestly.
"What did you do here before?" Gu Nianchen asked again.
"I'm the overseer!"
"Okay, then, tomorrow you go to the village and find the former workers. They should be hardworking and keep their mouths shut. Pay them five taels of silver a month and ask them if they are willing to work! If they are willing, give them one tael of silver first so that their families can rest assured." Gu Nianchen took out a purse and handed it to Wang Laoqi.
Wang Laoqi took the purse with trembling hands: "Sir, you trust me so much, aren't you afraid that I will run away with the purse?"
"If you can stay here by yourself for ten years, I will trust you! Recruiting workers is very important and must be reliable. Tell others that you are still quarrying stones. Once everyone is gathered, I will make the specific arrangements." As Gu Nianchen was speaking, he saw Bai Luoyu coming back with a rabbit and two snakes.
"Hey, I'm just going to be there for a while, why are there so many people?" Bai Luoyu was a little surprised when he saw Wang Laoqi.
"This is Wang Laoqi, the mine supervisor, and this is Xiaoyu." Gu Nianchen gave a brief introduction.
"Hello, Mr. Yu, you haven't eaten yet, I guess? I'll go cook for you." Wang Laoqi said and was about to go back.
"No need, let Xiaoyu do it. Have you eaten? If not, let's do it together." Gu Nianchen said.
"I've eaten. I'll go clean the rooms for the two young masters." Wang Laoqi was very excited when he heard that he could start working again immediately. He picked up the bucket and went to get water to clean the room.
"Thank you for the trouble." After saying that, Gu Nianchen looked at Bai Luoyu, his eyes fixed on the ingredients he had already prepared in his hands.
"Let's start the show, Master Yu, I'm so hungry!"
Bai Luoyu threw the things in his hand to Gu Nianchen, rolled up his sleeves and went to pick up the sticks: "You look down on me, don't you? When I was a kid, I was the one who basically cooked for my master and me because he was lazy. If I didn't cook, I would just eat radishes and wild fruits every day!"
"Then you are quite capable!" Gu Nianchen chuckled and praised. Seeing Bai Luoyu skillfully making a fire and setting up a rack, he knew that he had indeed suffered a lot.
Bai Luoyu skewered the hare and snake on wooden sticks and roasted them over the fire.
Then he went to get some dry food and put it on the string.
The two sat by the fire. Gu Nianchen looked at Bai Luoyu through the firelight, his slightly immature face showing a serious expression.
What was Bai Luoyu's original plan? Gu Nianchen asked 218.
After killing you, I dismissed the Gu family. Three years later, the Jiang family's territory was enveloped by a black aura, and everyone became possessed overnight. The aura spread to the outside world, and the possessed people slaughtered innocent people in the village. Bai Luoyu led the Bai family and some independent cultivators to support them. They fought for seven days and seven nights, but died of exhaustion. After Bai Luoyu's death, the Son of Fortune, who had previously obtained the Purple Spirit Stone, arrived, but was unable to prevent the further spread of the black aura. In the end, he used all the Purple Spirit Stones to set up a magic circle to seal the Jiang family's territory. He was able to prevent a catastrophe for the continent and was loved by the people.
[Where does the black energy come from? Is there a solution?]
[Coming from underground, there's no known solution, but I do know that the Purple Spirit Stone has a counteractive effect. This isn't part of Nian Chenjun's mission, but solving it will allow you to exceed your mission goal. I heard a rumor that Nian Chenjun's points and Luo Yujun's points are linked. So, if your points are higher, Luo Yujun will be able to complete his punishment sooner.]
After hearing what 218 said, Gu Nianchen frowned. The situation in this life was a bit complicated, but it had to be resolved so that Luo Yu could regain his freedom soon.
"What are you thinking about? Eat it, it smells delicious." Bai Luoyu tore off a roasted rabbit leg that was dripping with grease and gave it to Gu Nianchen.
"Good, it smells really good."
Bai Luoyu also tore off a piece for himself and ate it.
"I haven't baked for a long time, but my skills are still there, haha!" Bai Luoyu affirmed himself.
Gu Nianchen nodded with a smile, and the two of them left some meat for Wang Laoqi.
"Thank you, sir. The rooms have been cleaned up, but only this one has windows intact. You two sirs will have to stay here for one night." Wang Laoqi came out carrying a bucket of water.
"I'll call you Uncle Seven from now on. Don't bother. We won't be staying here for long." Gu Nianchen said.
"Okay, sir. The hot water is ready. You can go to bed early." After saying this, Wang Laoqi returned to his yard.
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