Upon hearing Duan Jinyan's voice, my body trembled involuntarily.
I've been searching for this man for half a year, and he might be the only family member I have left in this world.
I've fantasized countless times about what I would say to Duan Jinyan after we meet.
But after hearing him introduce himself, he felt a lump in his throat and couldn't utter a single word.
Seeing that I remained silent, Duan Jinyan continued, "Friends outside, we have no grudge against each other. If you make way for us, we'll gladly offer you this body. How about that?"
Seeing that Duan Jinyan's tone was completely calm, a nameless anger rose from the bottom of my heart: "You know who I am, and you know why I came!"
"I know you're a member of the Duan family, but so what?"
Duan Jinyan's voice remained cold: "I am no longer a member of the Duan family, and I have no connection with the Four Gates. You and I are just strangers who met by chance. If you really care that we share the same surname, then get out of my way. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Upon hearing this response, Song Laosan hesitated for a moment before finally speaking: "Second Uncle, I am Song Laosan! Xiao Duan has gone through so much trouble to find you. If possible, I still hope you can meet with him. Even if we have to become strangers, you should at least give him an explanation!"
"What do you mean by being like strangers? We were strangers to begin with."
Duan Jinyan snorted coldly: "Back then, I took a child back with the intention of fulfilling my filial duties and seeing him off in my final days! From that day on, I owed the Duan family nothing. It's a matter of life and death under the grave, so don't try to play the emotional card with me."
"Damn it! Are you even human?"
Upon hearing this, the monkey immediately became enraged: "What kind of father are you? So you gave birth to a son just to be a tool? Is that fair to Young Master Duan?"
At this moment, Song Laosan interjected, "Second Uncle, I advise you to consider this matter carefully. If you have any..."
"Enough!"
Duan Jinyan interrupted Song Laosan with a sharp rebuke: "I know what you're trying to say. This matter isn't as complicated as you think, and I have no ulterior motives! I'm no longer a member of the Duan family, nor do I acknowledge this son. Since this kid is here today, let's just get things straight... By the way, what's your name, kid?"
Duan Jinyan's harsh and ruthless words shattered all my illusions about him: "My name was given to me by my grandfather! Since you are not a member of the Duan family, you are not worthy to know my name!"
Duan Jinyan didn't seem very interested in the question: "Suit yourself. You've come to this place, so you're probably not here for the things in this tomb. Since you've come for me, then speak frankly. After I answer your question, you can make way for me, and we can all go our separate ways, how about that?"
All the thoughts swirling in my mind were shattered by Duan Jinyan's cold attitude at that moment. I gripped the gun tightly in my hand: "You can talk if you want, but you have to come out here and talk to me in front of me!"
"……good."
About five seconds later, Duan Jinyan responded: "I'm going out now!"
"Da da da!"
Just as I was about to confront Duan Jinyan, a burst of gunfire suddenly rang out outside the tomb chamber where we were.
"careful!"
Old Song grabbed my collar and hid behind a jade pillar. Monkey quickly followed: "They have another trick up their sleeve?"
A woman's voice answered us from outside: "Duan Jinyan, I know you're in there. Show yourself, let's talk!"
"Jiang Man?"
I heard that familiar voice and looked towards the door in disbelief: "Weren't you locked in the underground river? How did you escape?"
"Do you really think that since we dared to venture deep into the tomb, we wouldn't even bring a single grappling hook?"
Jiang Man stood outside the tomb and said in a flippant tone, "The reason I let you up was just so that someone could help us solve the traps ahead and lead the way! You mentioned Duan Jinyan before, which means you're also here for him. Speaking of which, I should thank you for leading us to him!"
"That incompetent fellow!"
Upon hearing Jiang Man's explanation, Duan Jinyan cursed loudly from inside: "The Judge's Record begins with the words 'No kindness or righteousness under the tomb, no living person shall remain.' Where have you learned your family's traditions? You can't even be ruthless enough to do that, what kind of tomb raiding are you learning?!"
Upon hearing Duan Jinyan's complaints, I roared, "You're not a member of the Duan family! You're not worthy to mention the Judge's Record! How I do things is none of your business!"
Jiang Man vaguely heard the argument inside and said in a relaxed tone, "Kid, although I don't know what you want with Duan Jinyan, you did lead us the way. This matter has nothing to do with you. I'll spare your life. Throw out your weapon and run for your life!"
Don't believe him!
Before we could answer, Duan Jinyan spoke from inside: "You tricked these people before. Once they lay down their weapons, they will definitely eliminate you. You're saying all this now just to lure you out and take over the side room... Little girl, I don't care where you come from, but I have people outside this mountain. If something happens to me, you won't be able to leave this place! So I advise you to be smart!"
"Yes, Duan Jinyan, who is famous in the martial arts world, is no ordinary person. After all, there are countless enemies in the world who want to find you, but no one has ever succeeded."
Jiang Man smiled and said, "But have you ever thought about why I stood out among these people and was only one step away from you? I forgot to tell you, when I entered this tomb, Tie Luohan had already left with his men."
Duan Jinyan burst into laughter: "Are you kidding me?"
"In Wengniute Banner, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, there is a cemetery on the east mountain of Sanjiashaoguo Village. It is the ancestral grave of Tie Luohan. Over the years, all the money he obtained from you has been converted into gold bars and buried in his father's coffin! There are also thirteen funerary objects among them! After these things are converted into cash, he could not spend them all in three lifetimes. But if I dig up his father's grave, all his hard work in this life will be in vain."
Jiang Man paused for a moment: "The wealth you give him can allow Tie Luohan's descendants to completely escape the lower class. Even if he betrays you now, he has enough money to live on! But I don't need to give him anything; I just need to destroy his efforts... Tell me, who poses a greater threat to him?"
Upon hearing the location Jiang Man revealed, Duan Jinyan's tone turned serious: "Being able to get close to Tie Luohan means you've been watching me for quite some time now. Whom do you serve?"
Jiang Man blocked Duan Jinyan's escape route and said aggressively, "You don't need to know this. I'm only giving you two choices today: either come with me, or stay here and be buried with Hu Shahu!"
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