Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

For a moment, everyone wore a mysterious smile, a genuine smile from the bottom of their hearts.

It's all safe! Everything's safe!

Chapter 146 Taking a break is very important

The first day was peaceful, but Lu An also sensed an unusual fluctuation of energy.

The fluctuation of that aura did not originate from the outside world, but from within the Shi family.

Just like Miss Shi said before, it was a very strange but powerful aura, indeed like the birth of some kind of secret treasure.

This piqued Lu An's curiosity: what exactly was this secret treasure?

I imagine quite a few people share this question, right?

"What kind of secret treasure is it that makes the blood in my veins stir?"

"It's really strange. They have a secret treasure, but instead of keeping it hidden, they told the Righteous Alliance that they wanted them to send us to protect it. Aren't they afraid of being exposed?"

"Judging from the aura emanating from the treasure, it already possesses the aura of the Heavenly Dao, which is difficult to conceal. Sooner or later, it will be discovered by those with ulterior motives. Rather than hiding it, it's better to release it directly."

“The people guarding the treasure are all prominent figures in the Righteous Alliance. Who would lower themselves to steal it? Since it will be known to everyone anyway, it’s better to expose it directly, which will make people hesitant to act rashly.”

Upon hearing this, everyone readily agreed.

Some people who still harbored desires dared not act upon hearing this.

While opportunity is important, saving face seems to be more important in this situation.

After all, everyone's watching.

The first night was quite peaceful. Although the aura of the treasure had begun to emerge, it remained relatively stable.

The second night was also peaceful, with the occasional boasting from someone, but nothing major happened.

On the third night, an old guard surnamed Wang brought out a mahjong table, saying he wanted to pass the time.

Lu An was also having a great time fighting with them.

"bump!"

"East Wind!"

"How come you always get the good cards? Are you cheating?!"

"What's all the fuss about? You're blaming me for your bad luck!"

"Young man, don't argue! Calm down! That's how I can win!"

"With your terrible hand, you're not even as lucky as that old Foundation Establishment stage guy who carries manure in the east of the city."

"Wait... I won!"

"As expected of Elder Lu, he has such good luck!"

The group was having a great time playing mahjong, completely oblivious to the tension of having to keep watch.

This inevitably puzzled passersby, and the small hut they were given specifically to shelter them from the wind and rain was transformed into a card and mahjong room for a few people.

Lu An also felt the leisurely nature of being a security guard.

If nothing unexpected happens, they should just work as security guards for seven days and then be done with it.

Thinking back to when he graduated, his senior told him that no job was as good as being a security guard, which he scoffed at and even dismissed.

But now it seems that it really is true!

It saves you thirty years of detours! I'm not kidding!

Starting the next day, a beam of light shot into the sky from the center of the Shi family compound, instantly making the Shi family the focus of the entire Ping'an City.

This finally made those who couldn't understand why historians would ask outsiders to protect their treasures understand.

In this situation, whether you invite them or not, people will find out.

Therefore, it's better to be honest with each other.

The aura of the treasure grew stronger and stronger, and the pillar of light became brighter and brighter.

Now even some members of the Righteous Alliance are starting to get restless, because they seem to sense that the opportunity for their breakthrough lies within this golden pillar of light.

"Old Zhao, is the Demonic Cultivation Sect recruiting?"

"What's wrong? You have something on your mind?"

"Hehehe, to be honest, my cultivation has been stuck at the seventh level of Void Refinement for a hundred years. If this battle can give me a chance to break through, I might as well give it a try."

"You can't say things like that. I'm afraid you might be able to advance, but you might not survive. You'll be beaten to a pulp and won't even have the chance to be reincarnated and start over."

"That's right, besides, the Shi family is not to be trifled with, and they also have the Righteous Path Alliance as their backer. The Shi family has given the Righteous Path Alliance quite a lot of spirit stones!"

"How does the Righteous Alliance treat traitors? Do you think this is a joke?"

"Stop pretending. If I could break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage in one go, I'd want to try it too!"

People stationed in different locations discussed the secret treasures of the Shi family's center, unaware that the Shi family was listening in on these matters.

“I knew it; someone would try to steal our treasure.”

"It's no wonder they're not to blame. A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime. As long as they haven't made a move, let them say what they want."

"That's why we invited the Righteous Path Alliance. As long as the Shi family and the Righteous Path Alliance are behind us, even if they have ideas, they can only think about them."

"That's right, just playing the victim won't work. The most important thing is to have real strength. This treasure must not be taken away by anyone!"

"We've gone to great lengths so that our family can produce another Transcending Tribulation expert!"

Inside a secret room in the Shi family's residence, a group of people sat around a table, looking at the rows of mirrors and listening to the voices coming from the other side of the mirrors, discussing amongst themselves.

"I heard there's another Tribulation Transcending stage expert? His name is Lu An, what happened to him?"

"Don't know? Let me see?"

Then, the scene shifts, and something unexpected happens.

Because this group of people were setting up a stove and actually barbecuing.

"Who invited these people? They're having a barbecue!?"

"Hey, there are mahjong tiles on the table! Wait...aren't we prohibited playing mahjong?"

"Yeah, what if he gambles like the previous patriarch, gambling until the end of time?"

"Outsiders. They were invited by the Righteous Alliance and are not members of the Shi family. We have no authority over them!"

"That barbecue looks good. Which gate do they guard? I'd like to go and mooch a meal."

Looking at the four men, some were indignant, some were shocked, and some were indifferent, but most felt that these guys were extremely irresponsible in their work!

Some people were even thinking of getting a free barbecue.

"Who's that barbecuing? Take his spirit stones!"

"That's Lu An, Elder Lu of the Yuan Tian Sacred Sect."

"What I just said was just a joke, please don't take it seriously!"

"Elder Lu seems so nonchalant, could there be something wrong with him?"

"You don't know anything! A Tribulation Transcending stage expert doesn't need any fancy tricks."

"Those who stand guard diligently are all in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages. I have never seen anyone above the Nascent Soul stage who is serious about their work."

There was silence.

Those who slack off are the pros, while those who work hard are the noobs.

That makes a lot of sense.

Lu An was seriously preparing the barbecue. This barbecue involved his own self-taught skills as well as techniques he had learned from a senior brother in the Heavenly Demon Sect.

He went to great lengths to steal the barbecue recipe from his senior brother, so he could improve his meals.

Unfortunately, he heard that Zhao Mengyuan had been fasting for a long time, so he never thought of making barbecue for her.

Many members of the Heavenly Demon Sect do not eat. They believe that it is better to spend time improving their cultivation or doing more things to disgust the Righteous Alliance than to spend time eating!

I can focus on doing many things at once, such as making music and barbecuing, which are both hobbies.

There are twelve two-hour periods in a day. Excluding sleep time, Lu Anshao said he would spend four hours on his hobbies, then time slacking off, and then time cultivating.

Cultivation is really too tedious and boring, and it doesn't provide a stable way to improve one's strength. If you're interested, then go for it; if not, then forget it.

However, his current situation tells him that the hardest-working cultivator is not the most diligent, but the best at pretending.

After all, anyone can practice asceticism.

So who among the respectable people practices asceticism?

If asceticism could lead to immortality, there would be more immortals than dogs.

"As expected of Elder Lu's barbecue, it's really good!"

"Hey, if you ask me, Elder Lu, why don't you just open a barbecue stall? You might get more than the salary the Yuan Tian Holy Sect gives you!"

"Elder Lu, come to my Cangyan Holy Sect! We have the finest spiritual fire! It will definitely make the barbecue journey much easier!"

The group kept praising him, and for a moment Lu An felt like he was being praised so much that he could practically start a famous brand.

Roasting Saint!

"Your Majesty, you've been here for quite a while! We still have a mission to complete!"

"Hey turtle, why does that thing smell so good? Is it delicious?"

"Your Majesty! The treasure is important!"

"I know the treasure is important, but we need to fill our stomachs first, right?"

"Your Majesty! The mission must come first! To become a true dragon and transcend the tribulations to become an immortal dragon, you must prioritize the greater good... Oh, Your Majesty, where is your dragon?"

A little girl skipped and hopped over to Lu An, then looked at the barbecue in front of him with her big, bright, blinking eyes.

"The barbecue's ready... Hey, who are you...?"

"You call this barbecue? Could you give me... no, give me a serving?"

Chapter 147 Can turtle meat be roasted?

Lu An, holding a plate of barbecue, stared blankly at the little girl who had appeared out of nowhere.

She's wearing a blue silk dress, which looks quite luxurious and must be expensive. Is she a young lady from some wealthy family?

"Could I have some of this?"

"Of course! Here, have a skewer!"

As Lu An spoke, he handed over a skewer of beef made from wild boar meat. The little girl accepted the skewer without hesitation, looked at it with an envious expression, and then shoved it into her mouth with a loud gulp.

Lu An handed out several more skewers, but the little girl displayed an amazing appetite and eating speed, finishing the skewer with several large pieces of grilled wild beef in no time.

These vegetables were obtained by Old Wang from Shi's kitchen, while the beef was obtained directly from the kitchen that served Miss Shi.

He used to be a cook in the kitchen, and his skill in cooking was superb.

He only left the kitchen after realizing that he had no hope of breaking through, his Dao heart was shattered, and his cooking skills had greatly declined.

However, there were still many of his younger relatives in the kitchen who could give him some leftover ingredients to satisfy his appetite.

"Can I eat some more? Can I eat some more?"

This little girl was like a starving ghost, completely ignoring the three people who were still eagerly waiting to eat barbecue.

Looking at the spirited little girl, Master Cang'an couldn't help but smile.

This little girl reminded him of his granddaughter.

It's about the same size, and it loves to eat, but it can't find a partner because it's too domineering and unreasonable.

"Yes, they do, but they also want..."

"Give them to them? Give them to me... no, let me eat first! I'm starving!"

The little girl shook her head, directly expressing her dissatisfaction and her unwillingness to share.