"There's an uninvited guest in this back alley, would you like to meet him?"
After his expression shifted several times, Han Jiayan suddenly asked with a smile.
"An uninvited guest?"
Hearing him say that, Han Mo was momentarily stunned, but then he seemed to guess something and immediately raised a finger, pointing in the direction of Shenxiao Palace.
Han Jiayan didn't say anything, just nodded with a smile, but Han Mo could sense a hint of worry in his smile.
Lin Ling su was a double-edged sword!
If mishandled, it wouldn't just hurt others!
"Since they've come looking for me, it would be improper if I didn't show myself. Uncle-Grandfather, please rest for a moment. I'll be back soon!"
Han Mo had initially intended to stay out of the conflict between Lin Ling su and the others. However, to his own surprise, this person had come to find him today, which truly caught him a little off guard.
"Since that's the case, as long as you know what you're doing!"
Seeing that he had made up his mind, Han Jiayan said no more. He simply patted Han Mo on the shoulder and led the way back towards the manor.
"Young Master, long time no see!"
When Han Mo arrived in the back alley, guided by a servant, he found Zhang Ruhui, dressed in a Daoist robe, sitting on the driver's seat of an inconspicuous black-canopied carriage.
"Daoist Zhang?"
Seeing his attire, Han Mo couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. If he was personally driving the carriage, then the person inside could only be Lin Ling su.
"Young Master's demeanor is even more impressive than before!"
Seeing Han Mo's astonished expression, Zhang Ruhui didn't say anything at first. He merely gestured for Han Mo to enter and then stood aside.
"Sir, you truly think highly of me! At a time like this, for you to condescend to visit me, aren't you afraid of gossip?"
Han Mo chuckled self-deprecatingly and shook his head as he spoke.
"Young Master has orchestrated such a grand game of chess that even this old Daoist is now a piece within your strategy. If I didn't come, how could I be at ease to continue playing?"
"Sir is joking. If you didn't volunteer, who in this world could possibly make you a part of their game?"
"Whether I volunteered or not is unimportant. What matters is, I wonder what your next move will be, Young Master! When will this old Daoist and my disciples become expendable pieces!"
Although Lin Ling su's face was obscured by the carriage, one could tell from his tone that he was quite resentful.
"Then, Sir, have you come to demand an explanation?"
No matter how great his resentment, Han Mo had no intention of indulging him.
Although Han Mo had kept things from him, it was undeniable that they had also obtained what they had always dreamed of through their cooperation with Han Mo. Having already benefited, coming here to complain was rather ungentlemanly!
"And what if I say yes?"
After Lin Ling su finished speaking, the alley suddenly fell silent.
"Then we have nothing to discuss. Everything is within the game. If you are unwilling, Sir, you are free to withdraw now. As for how to withdraw, I believe you already have a plan in mind!"
After a brief silence, Han Mo countered directly.
"Hahahaha!"
"As expected of one who achieves great things, your actions are clean and decisive, without any hesitation. Lord Han, please board the carriage!"
The eerie silence lasted for nearly the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. Lin Ling su suddenly burst into laughter again.
"In that case, I shall trouble you, Sir!"
Seeing Lin Ling su's right hand extend from the carriage, Han Mo nodded with satisfaction and bowed slightly as he boarded.
"Young Master Han's current strategy is ingenious and breathtaking. Even this old Daoist can only marvel at it. I wonder if you have any further plans this time?"
After they were both seated, Lin Ling su no longer mentioned the matter of demanding an explanation and asked with a smile.
"I do have some further plans, but I need to make three stipulations with you, Sir."
After a moment of silence, Han Mo finally furrowed his brows and spoke again.
"Make three stipulations with this old Daoist?"
Lin Ling su was somewhat surprised.
To be precise, he and Han Mo had actually met very few times.
However, each time they met, their relationship seemed to change slightly.
In the beginning, Han Mo was merely an inexperienced youth in front of him, relying on his literary talent and a bit of cleverness to obtain white rice for disaster relief.
At that time, while he found Han Mo to be a rare talent, he didn't have many thoughts. After all, there were many people with literary talent and courage in this world. Although he had considered recruiting him, he later got busy and forgot about it.
But unexpectedly, after such a short period, the next time they met, Han Mo had almost reached a level of parity with him...
"That's right!"
"Have you met those old monks, Young Master?"
Seeing Han Mo's firm expression, Lin Ling su suddenly frowned and asked.
"Of course, I will have to meet them, but I haven't yet. Frankly speaking, I am still willing to cooperate with you, Sir."
"Oh? Is it because of our relationship?"
Lin Ling su asked curiously.
"No, it's because those monks are even more greedy than the Daoists of the Shenxiao Sect! The Da Xiangguo Temple has only recently recovered its glory, and four more Changsheng Treasuries have appeared in Bianliang City!"
As Han Mo spoke, the undisguised mockery on his face immediately made Lin Ling su feel a bit awkward.
His own disciples had also proposed similar actions, but it was only because Zhang Ruhui had refused no matter what that it had been delayed until now...
But who would have thought that this would become the reason Han Mo supported them first? This was truly a blessing in disguise...
"Then may I know, how much of a price does Young Master intend to make those baldasses pay this time..."
From Han Mo's attitude, Lin Ling su could roughly guess what Han Mo wanted to tell him.
Given Han Mo's meticulous nature, if he were to agree, many things would no longer be possible in the future.
He himself didn't mind, but it would be different for his disciples and grand-disciples. If such a great price had to be paid, he naturally had to know what he would gain first...
"How about all the monks withdrawing from Bianliang City?"