Tomb robber: I am the tenth of the nine gates

Changsha Jieyu Building

"Nineth Master~"

Zhang Qishan and his group entered from the back door and just went up the stairs when they heard Chu Ning's cheerful voice.

Qi Tiezui's smile widened, and he squeezed past Zhang Qishan in front of him, eager to see Chu Ning.

Zhang Qishan was squeezed so hard that he almost fell off the stairs. He shook his head helplessly, guessing that Mr. Ba was still angry with him because of Xiao Ning.

After all, it was my own fault, so I deserve the consequences.

The time goes back three hours.

【Changsha City Gate】

Because the prince's caravan had too much stuff, they had to buy a house first and enter the city first.

Lu Jianxun's soldiers were still checking at the city gate. It was obvious that Lu Jianxun had not relaxed his vigilance during the time they were away, which was not beyond Zhang Qishan's expectations.

Suddenly, two people approached them, and when they were about ten steps away, they stopped opposite them.

A man wearing a big hat continued walking towards them with his head lowered.

"Be careful."

Zhang Qishan stepped forward and protected everyone behind him.

Chu Ning sniffed, poked his head out from behind Zhang Qishan, and gently patted Zhang Qishan's arm, signaling Zhang Qishan not to be nervous.

At the same time, Er Yuehong quietly put the iron marble on his fingertips into his sleeve.

Chu Ning ran two steps towards the man, and then his head sank and a hat was put on his head.

There was a warm oil-paper bag in my arms.

"Hehe~ Fried dumplings, hot." The person in front of him whispered.

Chu Ning's smile widened, "Master Chen, long time no see!"

The others were shocked when they saw who was coming.

When did Chen Pi become so nice to Chu Ning? Looking at that look, it was like a father looking at his son...

Chenpi raised his head, his expression returning to its usual gloomy state. He met Er Yuehong's gaze and nodded slightly.

Er Yuehong understood that everything was fine at home and smiled at Chenpi. He had followed him north in the first place because he believed that Chenpi could help him take care of the girl and the Hong Mansion.

After meeting Chu Ning, Chen Pi, as a master, felt more appreciation for his apprentice.

Being cruel to outsiders but caring about family members is a rare kind of affection.

"Why are you here?"

Zhang Qishan frowned slightly and spoke, already having a plan in his mind.

"Don't get me wrong, there's no need for Master Zhang to worry about it.

At Master's Wife's request, I'm here to take two people into the city."

What he meant was that the rest of the people had to find their own way into the city, and he was only responsible for Er Yuehong and Chu Ning.

After Chen Pi finished speaking, he lowered his head to look at Chu Ning's face, raised his hand and pinched it, with a strong dissatisfaction in his tone.

"Tsk, you've lost weight."

Chu Ning smiled and continued Chen Pi's words, "With Fourth Master Chen's 'care', I'll be able to gain weight back soon!"

After saying that, he opened the oil paper very politely and put the whole glutinous rice dumpling into his mouth, which made his cheeks bulge.

Chen Pi was very pleased to see this, and the expression on his face seemed to soften for a moment.

Qi Tiezui wiped his glasses with the corner of Adjutant Zhang's clothes, and poked Adjutant Zhang, looking like he was teaching him.

"See? Our child is loved by everyone.

You should learn from this and stop being so silent. You can make people mad when you open your mouth."

Adjutant Zhang, who was inexplicably criticized, pulled back the corner of his clothes and smiled with his white teeth.

"Oh? Master Ba is so capable, then we'll have to rely on you to get into the city later~"

This made Qi Tiezui glare at Adjutant Zhang. If he had a way, he would have gone in long ago. Why would he wait at the city gate?

There is no other way, I can only pin my hopes on the most promising child in the family.

Chu Ning naturally understood what Chen Pi meant, but he couldn't ignore the others.

So he blinked his big eyes and looked up at Chenpi pitifully.

"Such a good Fourth Master Chen, I have a request, can I…"

"No."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Chenpi. Chu Ning pouted and stared at Chenpi.

Chen Pi originally wanted to tease Chu Ning and see the little brat's frustrated expression.

But after being stared at by Chu Ning, Chen Pi surrendered first.

"Okay, take that expression off your face.

Don't act like I'm bullying you!"

Chu Ning turned around and winked at everyone. "Done~?(*′?｀*)?"

Zhang Qishan shook his head and laughed. It was great to see Chu Ning becoming more and more childish.

“We will enter the city in batches, and Erye and Xiaoning will follow me.

The rest of you will be picked up by my men in a while.

Ms. Yin needs to follow the people over there."

Following the direction of Chen Pi's finger, a woman from the Huo family came over and took Yin Xinyue to change clothes.

Zhang Qishan nodded slightly to Yin Xinyue, and Yin Xinyue followed the Huo family away with peace of mind.

It seems that during the time I was away, Lu Jianxun's management of Changsha City must have had a difficult time.

……

After entering the city, Er Yuehong asked Chen Pi to take care of Chu Ning and then returned to the Hong Mansion first.

Chu Ning was taken by Chen Pi to visit a snack street. After sending the person to Jie Jiuye's Jieyu Building with a lot of bags, they left.

When Jiuye Jie opened the door, the person he met was Chu Ning, who was piled up in various packages.

With a smile in his eyes behind his glasses, he took over some of the bags to help Chu Ning lighten the burden.

"Thank you, Master Jiu!"

Chu Ning rubbed his wrist and took the cup of water handed to him by Jie Jiuye. However, it didn't taste like tea when he took a sip, but a little sweet.

Seeing the child's expression of surprise, Jiuye Jie pushed his glasses up and sat down next to Chu Ning, answering Chu Ning's questions.

"Honey water."

Chu Ning looked at the water in the cup, a little absent-minded, and raised his head.

Mr. Jie Jiu seemed to know what Chu Ning wanted to ask, and rubbed Chu Ning's head first.

“Although I don’t agree with Master Buddha’s approach, the plan has already begun, and I am powerless to stop the interference even though I want to.

Fortunately, you have returned safely, and I am relieved."

Chu Ning's expression gradually became serious. Master Jie Jiu was a smart man, and the most taboo thing to do when talking to a smart man was to beat around the bush.

Fortunately, Chu Ning has always been a straightforward person and did not hide his doubts.

"Now that Master Buddha is awake, Master Jiu can believe that my presence will not threaten anyone in the Nine Gates."

The smile on Jiuye Jie's face widened. "I have always believed it."

Chu Ning's eyes moved, his shoulders drooped slightly, and he looked a little wilted.

"But the Buddha doesn't believe it..."

Master Jie Jiu flicked Chu Ning's head, bringing him back to reality.

"Xiao Ning, you have a good heart.

But not everyone can accept your kindness.

Your kindness is rare, but some people are born accustomed to darkness."

Chu Ning understood, and his clear eyes reflected the serious face of Master Jie Jiu.

“But Master Jiu.

If there is only darkness during the day, you can say that you are "accustomed" to the night.

But the sun rises after the night, and day and night are inseparable.

I am not afraid of the darkness, but I will not force the sunlight into the obstructed corners.

They should all be there.”

After hearing this, Mr. Jie Jiu was stunned for a moment, then he burst into laughter, a hearty and cheerful laugh.

"Okay, I understand.

Xiao Ning is better than me, and I see things more clearly than I do."

Chu Ning shook his head and pointed at the sky outside, "It's just that someone taught me this a long time ago.

We are all fine!"

Admiration and pity gradually appeared in Jiuye Jie's eyes.

“I know you are an extraordinary person.

But Xiao Ning, if one day the Nine Gates are in trouble, Jiu Ye wants to ask you for a favor.

Here, Jiu Ye assures you that no matter what plan the Nine Gates has, you will not be involved.

I only hope that if you are here by then, you can protect one or two of my disciples."

Master Jie Jiu put away the smile on his face and looked serious.

Chu Ning tightened his grip on the cup, his fingertips turning white as they lost their color due to the force.

Jiuye Jie could sense and associate so many things with just one gesture of pointing outwards...

Chu Ning looked at Master Jie Jiu, and there was earnestness in Master Jie Jiu's eyes.

Chu Ning wanted to laugh, but he lost the strength. How could he hide it from Master Jie Jiu?

So Chu Ning chose to escape.

He nodded randomly, and then no longer dared to look into Mr. Jie Jiu's eyes.

"It's okay, Xiaoning.

I'm talking about the future. Who can give clear guarantees about the future?

Don't worry, we adults will hold up the sky if it falls."

Master Jiu Xie noticed Chu Ning's little movements and a sigh came to his lips.

I said this in the hope that Chu Ning could relieve some of the burden in his heart.

He also hoped that Chu Ning would have more things to rely on. He naturally knew that Chu Ning did not belong here, and forcing him to stay would backfire.

But such a good child, such a beautiful and well-behaved child, always needs to be tied down by something.

This is the only way to avoid having your heart forcibly taken away by God.

The wood show will be destroyed by the forest wind.

Having seen all kinds of people, Linglong has calculated many of them.

He really felt sorry for Chu Ning.

It is true that part of it is due to the changes in the Nine Gates, but more of it is due to my own selfish motives.

This time when they met again, Chu Ning seemed more humane, and he only hoped that the child would have more of this kind of affection.

They also hoped that Chu Ning could stay with them longer, longer, until they were all old...