Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

Zhang Rishan walked with ease, his skin fair and delicate, slightly different from the group of personal guards around him.

Actually, when this group of people came from Northeast China, some people noticed something different about Zhang Rishan.

They were all around the same age.

But only Zhang Rishan still retained his youthful appearance, possessing excellent skills and outstanding looks.

Initially, the group of people who came out of the Zhang family with Zhang Qishan thought that the tattoo on his shoulder was just a special family mark.

There is no difference between Qiongqi and Qilin.

It was only later that I discovered that there is a very big difference between those who have Qiongqi tattoos and those who have Qilin tattoos.

Apart from Zhang Qishan, a prodigy with extraordinary talent.

Those born out of wedlock to the Zhang family and bearing the Qiongqi tattoo all behaved very ordinary.

They may live longer, be healthier, and be more energetic than ordinary people, but they are still limited to the scope of ordinary people.

In the world of martial arts, talented people emerge in every generation.

There are many people more capable than them.

Zhang Rishan was the only exception.

"It smells so good! When are you bringing the brothers to Yulouchun for a meal, Lieutenant?"

The guard nudged Zhang Rishan on the shoulder.

Zhang Rishan said with a stern face, "You still have the nerve to bring this up? I've used all my savings from the past years to apologize to you, where would I get any money left?"

Gollum~

Zhang Rishan's stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment.

He murmured, "The food at Yulouchun is indeed more delicious than other places. Why don't you all chip in and let me try it too?"

The moment money was mentioned, the guards immediately stopped joking and sat up straight, continuing to escort the "prisoner" forward.

On one occasion, one of Zhang's personal guards smashed up a jewelry store because of his extravagant spending.

Zhang Qishan then collected all the bonuses that should have been distributed to them.

Zhang Qishan's involvement in the Nine Gates should not be known to too many people.

If the impact is significant, it will inevitably hinder his future career.

Private rooms on the second floor of Yulouchun.

After briefly tasting each of the so-called Yulouchun delicacies, Su Mu put down his chopsticks.

The Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill has transformed his body into a spiritual embryo that does not require normal food and drink.

Since that time, he has lost much of his appetite.

While still eating, Wu Laogou and the others chatted about some trivial matters.

Regardless, there are still many misunderstandings among the nine sects.

The previous collaboration was only because Su Mu led the conversation.

"Here, eat."

The handsome Wu Naigou put down the three-inch-tall dog, took out a jade bowl from his bosom, picked out the abundant dishes, mixed them with rice, put them in the bowl, and placed it on the ground.

The puppy whimpered and buried its head in the bowl, beginning to devour its food.

Those familiar with Wu Laogou were already used to this situation.

"Send meat-filled rice dumplings."

As Su Mu put down his chopsticks, he recalled the words that Wu Laogou had reminded him of earlier.

A citywide curfew is in effect tonight; the news has been posted on the city walls and bulletin boards.

Su Mu happened to glance at it as he passed by in a rickshaw.

The announcement, printed on paper, made no mention of "sending meat dumplings," only stating that a rat infestation had recently broken out in the city, and that a curfew would be imposed tonight to exterminate the rats, in case the rats spread related diseases.

On his way to Yulouchun, Su Mu also overheard some passersby talking amongst themselves.

It seems that most people know that a "sending rice dumplings" ceremony will be held tonight, so they won't be going out.

"In other places, the delivery of rice dumplings would mostly be done by sorcerers and Taoist priests, but we don't do that here. The escort team is still the responsibility of the Buddha and his personal guards."

Jie Jiu, being intelligent, guessed what Su Mu was thinking and spoke up.

"At every alleyway and key passageway where the meat dumplings were delivered, there would be guards along the way. If a bystander encountered someone delivering the meat dumplings, they could not turn back and could only follow the procession to deliver them."

"There's a saying that the rice dumplings carry evil spirits. Anyone who sees them and turns away will be considered a coward by the evil spirits, making them susceptible to possession or having their lives affected."

"Those who are unlucky may even die on the spot, or fall seriously ill."

Jie Jiu is a seasoned veteran who has encountered most things in his travels.

Similar behaviors exist all over the country, but they are called by different names and are carried out by different people in different places.

In some places, those who carry and deliver the corpses of those who died unjustly or tragically are members of the Minshan Sect, the Yuanhuang Sect, and the Red-Headed and Black-Headed Dharma Masters.

Similar folk schools of thought existed in Changsha in the past.

But after Zhang Qishan arrived, he told everyone to get lost.

If public officials cannot outwardly convince people not to believe in superstitions and ghosts, their power will be affected.

Zhang Qishan did an excellent job in this regard.

Unlike other cowardly high-ranking officials who would simply pass the buck to their subordinates or spend a fortune to hire folk sorcerers to solve such strange problems, he did not follow the example of other officials who would simply pass the buck to their subordinates or spend a fortune to solve such problems.

He even personally took to the field, donned military uniform, and escorted the rice dumplings out of the city.

"Eighth Master once told Buddha's fortune. It is said that Buddha has the Seven Killings fate, and ordinary evil things cannot get close to him. It seems that his personal guards all have similar special abilities."

Jie Jiu said casually out of curiosity.

The Nine Gates will not allow an outsider to interfere.

After Zhang Qishan arrived, he barged into their Old Nine Gates civilian organization and even took the lead. The reason for this is self-evident.

Whether it's leading troops into battle, deploying defenses inside and outside the city, or digging tombs to loot corpses, Zhang Qishan seems to be extremely versatile.

"Yes, I've heard that too. It's said that they all come from the same family and are all surnamed Zhang. I just don't know how this family is so remarkable that it has produced so many talented people."

After feeding the dog, Wu the puppy stood up, clapped his hands, nodded, and said something.

"We've almost finished eating. I'll have to trouble you all to help me promote my business. I have some things to do at the shop, so I'll be leaving now."

Su Mu stood up, cupped his hands in farewell to everyone.

"It's nothing," Jie Jiu nodded.

"Come here, go spread this news..." Before Su Mu left, Wu Laogou beckoned to his men and told them about Su Mu's plan to deal with the water locusts.

Among the nine gates, Qi Tiezui had the best relationship with everyone.

But when it comes to interpersonal relationships, Wu Laogou, the Smiling Buddha among the three sects of Ping Sanmen, is the most formidable.

Wu Laogou ordered his men to spread the news throughout the martial arts world of Changsha, and it would be known throughout the city in no time.

"Thank you," Su Mu said, bowing again before turning and going downstairs.

……

The news quickly reached the ears of the Fourth Master of the Nine Gates, Shui Huang.

If it were just Su Mu himself who jumped out and said he wanted to deal with him, he probably would have just ignored it. How could such a nobody possibly make him take notice?

But the messenger's target was very clear: Wu Laogou.

"Is that old dog Wu trying to promote that kid named Su Mu to the top? Ha, he's not even sure he's sitting in his own position, yet he wants to help someone else."

"Go and invite Daosheng here."

"Yes, Fourth Master."

"..."