Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 490: Going to the Cemetery at Night
Xiao Ran walked out of Zhao's house with a depressed look on his face.

After traveling such a long way, I not only didn't find my grandpa, but also got myself into trouble.

No, it shouldn't be said to be a trouble. I owe favors, and it is only natural for me to repay them. I just don't know what Mr. Zhao wants me to do in such a mysterious way and why he specifically told me to come at night.

Xiao Ran sighed and could only go home and think of a solution.

However, when Xiao Ran returned home and opened the door, he was suddenly stunned.

I saw my grandfather sitting on a chair behind the counter holding a newspaper.

"came back."

The old man was flipping through the newspaper without looking back at Xiao Ran. He was as calm and natural as a child coming home on any other day.

"hiss!!!"

Xiao Ran took a deep breath, turned around and closed the door, then quickly walked up to the old man and said, "No, where were you before? I looked for you for a long time and even dug up your grave. I...I..."

Xiao Ran's complaints came to an abrupt end when the old man rolled his eyes.

The old man put down the newspaper and said, "The TV is broken. I'm going to the neighbor's house to check it out."

"Next door? Grandpa Wang's house?"

"Ah."

"Next time, please leave a letter. It made me look for you all over the place."

As Xiao Ran spoke, he glanced around and saw the newspaper in the old man's hand. The newspaper had turned yellow, and the words on it were a little blurry. He took a look at the date, and it was over 20 years ago.

"Come on, I'll buy you a new TV. Why don't you just make do with the computer for the next two days?"

"No, I'm not used to this thing."

Grandpa waved his hand, not interested in computers. Before Xiao Ran could speak, he suddenly asked, "How much money do you have at home now?"

"what?"

Xiao Ran didn't expect the old man to ask this, and scratched his head: "Well...if you need it, two or three million in cash is no problem."

"Two or three million in cash?"

The old man looked up with some surprise, staring at Xiao Ran.

"Yes, it's all real money, tax-paid."

After hearing Xiao Ran's explanation, the old man didn't ask any more questions.

"Prepare two million in cash. How long will it take?"

"The slowest is three days. You need to make an appointment with the bank. If I make an appointment now, I can withdraw the money tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

Xiao Ran didn't ask his grandfather what he was going to do with such a large sum of money, but since his grandfather needed it, Xiao Ran would take out the money as soon as possible.

"Okay, you don't have to buy the TV. Just help me withdraw the money first."

After saying that, the old man turned and walked towards the backyard.

When he reached the door, he turned around and looked at Xiao Ran and asked, "How long can you stay at home this time?"

"That's hard to say. It will take at least ten days."

"Yeah, I can keep up."

After the old man finished speaking, he turned around and walked out the door without explaining what he needed such a large sum of money for or what he could do with it.

Xiao Ran has become accustomed to this. It's not that he is not curious, but since the old man doesn't say anything, it's useless to ask.

No matter what, Xiao Ran felt much more at ease when the old man returned home.

Where grandpa is, that's home.

After grandpa returned to the room, Xiao Ran summoned Sanli from the [Yin Bing Gourd] and asked him to clean the shop downstairs.

He went upstairs, opened the window, cleaned the room briefly, lay on the bed, took out his cell phone, and called the bank to make an appointment.

After the bank confirmed that he could withdraw the money tomorrow, Xiao Ran picked up his phone and started watching videos casually on the Internet.

This was not because he was deliberately being lazy, but because he was watching videos to quickly understand the situation outside during this period.

When you click on the video, the popularity list is mostly about the same trivial things, such as a certain star cheating on his wife, a certain star losing weight, and boring family matters, which are ranked at the top of the popularity list.

But as you brush, you can feel the difference outside.

From time to time, you can refresh the video of some people taking pictures of the maze city.

There are also some young people who claim to be beginners and can’t wait to explain things about beginners on the Internet.

Xiao Ran listened carefully and found that he was reading exactly according to the contents of the [Beginner's Manual].

In fact, these are all reliable.

What's outrageous is that some people use various names as a cover, pretending to be Buddhists or Taoists to preach nonsense like the revival of spiritual energy. What they say is so convincing that if you are not a beginner, you will probably believe what these charlatans say.

After all, there is fog everywhere now.

After Xiao Ran searched for several sensitive words, more information about the Lost City appeared in front of Xiao Ran. There were even people who used their abilities to stir up trouble, and some who stood up to see injustice.

In short, it's a complete mess.

After looking at it for a while, Xiao Ran put down his phone.

"Well, it's not bad, it's good news for me."

The more chaotic the outside world is, the better it is for Xiao Ran.

Just like the policy he and Wu Man discussed, the resources in Xiao Ran's hands were too tempting. They couldn't have it all to themselves, so they had to share a portion of the cake. And now that the outside world was in such a mess, both the company and the country were very short of power. Even if it was just an F-level beginner, the improvement they got was amazing.

The country may be able to use the army, but that is definitely the worst and most helpless option. The country will not let the military go unless it is absolutely necessary.

However, the company itself does not have sufficient armed forces, so this is undoubtedly the best time to propose cooperation with Donglongfang.

Although the [Hercules Masks] in his hands only increase his strength by 15 points, there are many masters in the company who are good at fighting.

15 points of strength are enough for them to beat the shit out of those beginners who are only in E-level profession.

Besides, I have more than just the [Hercules Mask]; there are so many good things in the underworld.

Those classics and unique skills that are regarded as treasures and are never passed down are like garbage and no one cares about them.

There are countless various strange fruits and magical cursed objects. The most important thing is that these things can be used even if you are not a beginner.

This would be what Donglongfang needs most right now.

Although entering the game at this time may seem like taking advantage of the situation, it is indeed a good opportunity.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ran took out his little notebook from the space and began to list his next plans one by one in a table.

1: Let’s go find Mr. Zhao tonight and see what this old man is up to.

2: Go to the bank to withdraw money tomorrow.

3: ? ? (Set aside five to six days to see what grandpa is going to do?)

4: Return to Guling Street and collect your reward.

5: Discuss cooperation with Donglongfang,

5: Go to Bashu and find Plum Blossom Village

After Xiao Ran listed all the things, he suddenly felt more at ease.

Be organized and don't panic about what to do next.

Xiao Ran likes this feeling very much. Although it is a bit rigid, it is very comfortable.

Now that his grandfather had returned home, Xiao Ran relaxed and ordered himself a large portion of takeout, eating his fill.

When it was dark in the evening, Xiao Ran estimated that it was about time, so he rode the shared bicycle and slowly came to Zhao's house again.

He pushed open the door to the backyard skillfully. This deserted yard looked even more desolate at night.

However, the pomegranate tree in the yard looked sick during the day, but it seemed to become more lively at night.

"Grandpa Zhao, I'm here."

Xiao Ran called out softly.

I saw some fluorescent lights flashing in the empty house in front of me, and soon they gathered into the shape of Zhao Qingming.

Zhao Qingming glanced at the moon above his head and said, "You came at the right time."

"Of course I have to pay attention to Grandpa Zhao's affairs, but Grandpa Zhao, what exactly do you want me to do so late at night?"

Zhao Qingming stood up and said, "It's not a difficult matter. Just follow me and you'll know. By the way, did you bring the Zhou family seal?"

"Bring it."

Xiao Ran nodded: "Grandpa Zhao, what do you want the Tongyou Seal for? It's so late, where are we going?"

"It's okay, just in case. As for where we're going, don't worry about it. Just follow me. We'll go quickly and come back before dawn so we don't delay your breakfast."

Seeing that Zhao Qingming was unwilling to talk, Xiao Ran didn't force him.

Zhao Qingming walked to the pomegranate tree, picked two black ghost pomegranates and put them in his pocket.

Then he took Xiao Ran out.

The two of them went out, and Zhao Qingming roughly judged the direction.

"Hail a taxi and let's go to Longling Cemetery."

"what??"

Xiao Ran looked at Zhao Qingming with a strange expression. Going to the cemetery at night? ? Taxis may not even take you.

After thinking about it, Xiao Ran took out his mobile phone and called a taxi online. He did not locate the taxi directly to the cemetery, but to a nearby auto repair shop.

While waiting for the bus, Xiao Ran looked Zhao Qingming up and down.

"Grandpa Zhao, in your current state, are you a ghost? Or..."

Although his methods were no less than those of Mr. Zhao and the others, in terms of ability, he might not be better than these old guys.

Take Zhao Qingming’s current condition for example. It is obvious that he is not a ghost, and his condition seems to be more advanced than that of his grandfather. However, Xiao Ran couldn’t figure out the reason, so he simply tried to ask about the mystery.

Xiao Ran's little thoughts could not be hidden from Master Zhao's discerning eyes. He said, "This is a Yin spirit, a small trick, but it cannot be blown away by the wind or shocked by thunder. Although it has the characteristics of immortality, it cannot be seen in the light."

Xiao Ran couldn't help but curl his lips when he heard this. Good fellow, this is called a trick? ?
In order to stay in the world of the living, my grandfather buried his grave at home and didn't even dare to go out on weekdays, for fear that his soul would be scared away by thunderstorms.

How can I compare to the relaxed and comfortable state of Master Zhao?

"Why, do you want to learn?" Zhao Qingming looked at Xiao Ran with a half-smile and said, "It's simple if you want to learn, but it's a little mysterious."

"Mysterious? How mysterious?" Xiao Ran looked at Zhao Qingming.

"It's hard to say. Some people never succeed in their entire lives, while others learn it in two days. My grandmother was so amazing, but she never learned it in her entire life, but I learned it in seven days. So this thing is mysterious."

(End of this chapter)