amaotonovel Chapter 145 The old troublemaker who was trying hard not to die
Chapter 145 The old troublemaker who was trying hard not to die
Standing in the corner of the hall, keeping everyone invisible, Gu Chen looked around at the enemies in the hall calmly.
The enemy composition is simple.
Apart from the martial artists' subordinates who were standing guard around as usual, there were only three people who could be considered in charge here.
Sitting on the armchair in the center of the hall was an old man with white hair, a hunched back, and a cane.
The old man narrowed his eyes, looked expressionless, and stared silently ahead.
Because the light from the surrounding torches was dim, the light shining on his face made his complexion appear light and dark.
Also, on the two seats on either side of the old man sat a middle-aged man and a young man respectively.
Looking at the middle-aged and young people sitting upright, you can tell that they are younger or of the younger generation, and they either fear or respect the old man.
It seems that the three of them are the culprits.
Where do these three people, old, middle-aged and young, come from?
Could it be three generations of one family?
Just as Gu Chen was thinking this, Hu Tao came over.
She also looked at the three people expressionlessly, and explained to Gu Chen with her mind:
"I know that old man. He's a powerful businessman in Liyue Harbor.
This man's surname is Yang, and his given name is De Ran. Others call him Mr. De Ran.
Although he has the title of Duke Deran, in fact...
Ah.
This person has done many unscrupulous things in private.
Most of the money he earned was earned through immoral means, which was really inconsistent with his reputation as a decent person.
But this person's abilities are indeed extraordinary.
Even though he had done many immoral things, the General Affairs Department did not have much evidence to hold against him.
This guy still stands firm in Liyue Harbor, even though the General Affairs Department's intelligence officers are keeping an eye on him."
After hearing these explanations, Gu Chen sneered at the so-called Lord De Ran:
"So, he's an old troublemaker with deep scheming..."
Walnut nodded sullenly and continued:
"Moreover, this old guy was one of the competitors for Tianquan Star back then!"
"Oh?"
Gu Chen couldn't help but pay attention to this matter. He had to pay attention to it.
Walnut smiled with a gloating look:
"You know the result. Ningguang was the one who ultimately took on the position of Tianquan Star.
In that competition, even though Lord De Ran secretly put a lot of obstacles in Ningguang's way and even used a lot of despicable means, they were all resolved by Ningguang!
Even Ningguang felt that it was rude not to reciprocate, and her counterattack was very fierce, almost causing serious injuries to Duke Deran.
In the end, the old man was forced to retreat, and Ningguang became Tianquanxing."
After hearing this story, Paimeng was slightly shocked:
“Fortunately, it was Ningguang who became the Tianquan Star.
If this old evil were to become the Heavenly Power Star...
Oh, I can’t even think about it!”
At this time, Walnut also looked somewhat relieved:
"Yeah, luckily Ningguang is better."
Gu Chen asked again:
"Then who are the middle-aged and young people around this Lord Deran?"
Bai Zhu had already removed the "No Taboos" talisman from Qi Qi's body. He then explained through his mind network:
“They are the son and grandson of Lord Deran.
Yang Deran is the only son in the family, with only one son and one grandson.
Therefore, Yang Deran was very strict in disciplining his son and grandson!
Similarly, Yang Deran's son and grandson are exactly the same as him, and they are not good people under his influence."
After hearing Bai Zhu's explanation, Hu Tao couldn't help but look at Bai Zhu in surprise:
"That's amazing, Doctor Bai.
As far as I know, the power of their family has always been in the hands of this old man.
His son was suppressed badly and rarely showed up.
As for his grandson, he never leaves the house, and few people know his son and grandson.
How did you know him?
Bai Zhu looked at the three generations of the family sitting over there, and smiled meaningfully:
"Because I have treated this De Ran Gong."
"Oh?"
"This Lord De Ran is seriously ill and is almost old.
But he was unwilling to give up. In recent years, he has been looking for famous doctors everywhere, and naturally he came to me.
Haha, that’s interesting.
When their family first came to seek medical treatment, they only sent a servant.
Moreover, the servant was arrogant, looked down on people, and pointed at me and asked me to treat their master.
It seems like it is such an honor for me to be able to treat their master."
Walnut became more and more interested as he listened, his eyes lighting up:
"and then?"
Bai Zhu pushed up his glasses, the reflection from them obscuring the upper half of his face.
"Then... of course I asked this servant to leave Bubulu.
The way you asked me to leave was a bit inappropriate.
Later, their family sent the housekeeper to invite me, but I still ignored him.
Later, his family seemed to be angered by my ignorance and used various tactics against Bubulu, both overtly and covertly.
Oh, by the way, the rumor that I had the elixir of immortality circulating in the streets during that time was spread by Lord De Ran.
You know what, I was really flustered at that time.
However, Bubulu has been in Liyue Harbor for so many years and has some connections.
Relying on these connections and my own abilities, I was able to resolve the tactics used by Lord De Ran against me and even fight back a few times.
Finally, this old troublemaker seemed to have suffered enough and sent his son to invite me in person. He was very respectful and asked for a large sum of money as a consultation fee.
After all, doing business in Liyue Harbor requires harmony, and I don’t want to completely offend them.
Plus, no one has a problem with money, so I ended up making a house call and went to their house to see Yang Deran.
Gu Chen also sensed something, and he asked with a smile:
"How is this old troublemaker?"
Bai Zhu shook his head slightly:
“It’s not optimistic.
That is to say, he was born in a wealthy family with a constant supply of various precious medicinal herbs, which allowed him to live longer.
otherwise……
During that consultation, Yang Deran showed no resentment at all and pleaded with me earnestly, hoping that I could extend his life again.
Based on the principle of benevolence as a doctor, I did my best and prescribed a corresponding prescription.
It seems that the prescription worked well. Lord Deran looks... okay now."
After hearing about the past of this old troublemaker from Hu Tao and Bai Zhu, Gu Chen had a basic idea in his mind.
While holding Qiqi, who was still stuck and unable to move, he looked around the entire hall and the entire underground palace:
"An old villain, scheming and gloomy, trying hard not to die, secretly built this underground palace here.
He also secretly recruited many desperate criminals, and the underground palace also hid a large amount of weapons and food...
What he did was really fascinating.”
Paimon frowned, there was one thing he couldn't figure out:
"Even if this old villain has ulterior motives, why did he capture Qiqi?"
Gu Chen smiled deeply:
"Paimon, I just said that this old troublemaker is trying hard not to die."