Tomb robber: I am the tenth of the nine gates

Back in Changsha, Zhang Qishan was also busy. He contacted his former subordinates and business partners, and discussed his comeback with them in a private room at a restaurant.

In the evening, Zhang, the adjutant, watched as the Japanese Chamber of Commerce's car stopped in front of the Chen residence.

Qiu Dekao got out of the car and stepped into the gate of the Chen residence.

It seems that Chen Pi has agreed to their request and has already dug a pit, waiting for Jude Kao to jump in impatiently.

Meanwhile, under the moonlight, Master Xie and Qi Tiezui led Chu Ning into the Huo family's residence.

"Quickly serve Ninth Master and Eighth Master a pot of good tea."

"Don't say I, Huo Sanniang, have no regard for the Nine Gates' feelings and have mistreated you when you get out of here."

Huo Sanniang, wrapped in a fox fur shawl, appeared from behind the hall and walked gracefully towards us.

She stopped when she reached Chu Ning, and pinched Chu Ning's cheek with her nail-painted fingertips, which seemed to be teasing her.

Chu Ning's face was pinched, so her words were somewhat incoherent, "Sister Huo~"

This amused Huo San Niang so much that the tassels on her hairpin swayed, and the dazzling colors hanging below caught the eyes of Master Jiu and Qi Tiezui.

"Sweetie~ Big sister will treat you to some snacks."

After he finished speaking, a member of the Huo family replaced the tea next to Chu Ning with honey water and a plate of delicate pastries.

"Master Huo, this is too much of a discrimination!"

After Qi Tiezui finished speaking, he quickly raised his teacup to block the glare Huo Sanniang was about to deliver.

After Huo Sanniang took her seat in the main seat, Master Xie Jiu spoke, "I apologize for disturbing you."

Huo Sanniang waved her hand impatiently, and only then did she deign to look at Master Xie Jiu with her beautiful eyes, and lazily spoke.

"I will inevitably bother you in the future."

"Ninth Master, let's get down to business, otherwise Chen Pi's matter might not keep Jude Kao occupied for long."

It's obvious that they've already communicated with Chenpi.

Master Xie then stopped with the pleasantries and briefly explained that Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong had both returned to Changsha, and also revealed the wolfish ambitions of Qiu Dekao and Lu Jianxun.

Finally, with a smile, Master Xie asked Huo San Niang, "San Niang, are you still willing to believe in the Buddha?"

The implication is whether your Huo family is still willing to have Zhang Dafoye as the leader?

Huo Sanniang raised an eyebrow, her eyes taking in the expressions of Xie Jiuye and Qi Tiezui.

"Click~"

A slight sound, somewhat abrupt at this moment, drew the attention of the three people.

Chu Ning's eyes lit up, and she quickly popped the pastry into her mouth, her cheeks bulging out.

Huo Sanniang curled the corners of her lips, "Slow down~ Nobody's going to take it from you."

After speaking, as if she had thought of something, she raised her hand and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her smile deepening.

"Or has someone been harsh with you? Why don't you... stay at the Huo family's house today?"

His words were loaded with meaning, causing Qi Tiezui and Xie Jiuye to exchange glances. They could tell that this Master Huo genuinely liked Chu Ning.

The tense atmosphere dissipated after Chu Ning's interruption.

Chu Ning stopped chewing, wanting to speak, but with food in the way, she could only stare wide-eyed.

He looked at Master Xie with a hint of pleading.

Master Xie shook his head and chuckled. Now he understood what Huo San Niang was thinking.

Although she still harbored resentment towards Zhang Qishan, they were still able to continue working together.

"Master Huo is a man of great righteousness."

The words were left unsaid, and everyone present understood, naturally knowing what to do next.

Qi Tiezui gave Huo Sanniang a thumbs up, and then reached out his hand towards the pastries on Chu Ning's side.

Huo Sanniang lazily said, "Go, wrap up everything on the table and everything that's being made in the back."

Qi Tiezui's hand remained suspended in mid-air, neither up nor down, looking rather lonely and rather... abrupt.

Chu Ning looked up and saw Huo San Niang looking at him with smiling eyes, which contrasted sharply with Qi Tie Zui's resentful gaze beside her.

"Auntie~"

As the three were about to leave Huo Village, a little girl skipped and hopped towards them.

At Huo San Niang's beckoning gesture, Huo Xiangu stopped in front of Chu Ning and handed him the pastries she had wrapped.

"Does your brother like to eat this too?"

Chu Ning took it and nodded to Huo Xiangu, "Yes, I like it."

After saying that, he handed Huo Xiangu a small porcelain bottle, "I don't have anything to give you, this, you..."

His fair face was framed by slightly pursed lips, as if afraid the young girl wouldn't like it.

Huo Xiangu's eyes lit up immediately, "It's the same bottle as Auntie's!"

It was obvious that she had already consumed the bottle that Chu Ning had given to Huo San Niang.

Chu Ning smiled and nodded, "Don't eat too much."

He raised his hand to ruffle the little girl's hair, but when he saw her neatly combed head, he stopped.

When Huo Xiangu saw this, she naturally took Chu Ning's arm, placed her head under Chu Ning's hand, and then, without Chu Ning having to move, she affectionately rubbed against him.

Chu Ning's eyes revealed surprise.

"Brother, I love being with you. Next time you come, be sure to ask Auntie to tell me!"

The little girl spoke softly, and Chu Ning's palms felt itchy.

Chu Ning then looked at Huo San Niang and received her nod before agreeing to Huo Xiangu's request.

Okay~ I'll definitely tell you!

Qi Tiezui frowned slightly, but was pulled by Xie Jiuye beside him.

After leaving the Huo residence, Master Xie shook his head slightly at Qi Tiezui. Qi Tiezui looked at Chu Ning, seemingly wanting to say something but then hesitated, and finally just patted Chu Ning on the shoulder.

Chu Ning's eyes remained smiling as she glanced at Qi Tiezui and Xie Jiuye's actions out of the corner of her eye, but she didn't interrupt their silent exchange.

Huo Sanniang looked at Huo Xiangu beside her and sighed softly as she asked, "Do you really like Xiao Ning?"

Huo Xiangu looked up, a faint smile on her slightly childish face, unlike her naivety just now.

"Does Auntie truly like this brother?"

Huo Sanniang shook her head and chuckled. She knew it; this girl only looked well-behaved.

How could the future head of the Huo family be a little girl who only knows how to act cute? This is why Huo Xiangu looks young and is deceptive.

"Yeah, I quite like it."

After all... we're not a threat, are we?

Huo Xiangu nodded in agreement, "Your aunt might not believe it, but I feel very safe and secure when I'm with him."

I... am very relaxed.

The little girl lowered her head; the frail person stood out awkwardly in the large courtyard, looking as if she had lost her color.

Huo San Niang's eyes dimmed for a moment, then immediately recovered.

We were born into the Huo family.

Since we have enjoyed the conveniences brought to us by the Huo family, we should also do something for the Huo family.

However, being able to contact Xiao Ning won't do us any harm. The medicine he gave you has helped you a lot, hasn't it?

Huo Xiangu's face gradually regained its radiance.

The girls in the Huo family practice soft skills from a young age.

Using only a rope to complete sleep and daily routines, the bones can achieve maximum flexibility while hanging from it.

Her body can't take it anymore, and she can't sleep in bed at all.

Moreover, at Huo Sanniang's age, the only way to relieve the pain from the numerous bone spurs in her body was to keep them hanging...

Auntie had used the medicine before she felt comfortable letting her take it, and the Huo family owed her this favor.