His first reaction was to look up and hurry out of the room, making Ke Dingjie and Qin Guan both turn to look, not knowing what was going on.
Niu Youdao, clutching the paper ball in his palm, scanned the area, wanting to find the person who had delivered the meal just now. Yet that person had long since vanished without a trace.
It was not really possible to go out and look for him. This compound was locked down tightly, and they were not allowed out. In the end, he returned to the room.
Qin Guan and Ke Dingjie came over, and the latter asked, "Elder, what happened?"
"Nothing." Niu Youdao shook his head. "I just thought that person was somewhat strange."
Qin Guan nodded. "He was indeed a little strange."
Niu Youdao sat back down in his chair and asked thoughtfully, "Ke Dingjie, you said just now that the man had been acting strangely today. Today? You've seen him before?"
Ke Dingjie said, "Elder, he is one of the people responsible for taking turns delivering meals and water here, as well as handling miscellaneous tasks. As long as people from the various sects are here, he basically comes every day. Haven't you seen him before?"
Niu Youdao shook his head. "I truly never paid attention."
It was no lie. When mealtime came before, Qin Guan and Ke Dingjie usually received the things outside the door. The man had never come inside, so Niu Youdao had not noticed him.
Qin Guan said, "We'll pay closer attention next time. Elder, eat." He pointed at the meal boxes laid out on the table.
"You two eat." Niu Youdao waved a hand. He was in no mood for it, but he did not forget to add, "That man is somewhat strange. We