Now, after Chen Mo left the Ancestral Hall,
he walked down the steps and saw Yuanzhu kneeling reverently on the ground, facing the Ancestral Hall's entrance. His expression was solemn beyond measure, as though he were welcoming some great personage.
Chen Mo assumed Yuanzhu was worshipping Goddess Hong Deng. He went to a corner of the courtyard and quietly waited for Li Yuanlong to come out.
Just then, Chen Mo vaguely sensed a pair of eyes watching him from behind. In an instant, he felt as though a thorn were lodged in his back.
Whoosh!
Chen Mo spun around.
The Ancestral Hall's doors were tightly shut, and the place looked dignified and solemn. Everything around him was silent, and he saw nothing amiss.
Before long, the prickling sensation on his back vanished.
Chen Mo rubbed his temples, wondering if the pressure of late had made him imagine it.
But the feeling of being watched just now... had been so real.
Not long after, the Ancestral Hall's doors creaked open, and Li Yuanlong emerged with a relaxed smile he hadn't worn before.
"Second Young Master Chen, the process is complete. Go pack your things; we'll set out for Black Mountain Stronghold at once."
Chen Mo considered it briefly, then said, "There's one more matter..."
Chen Mo told him about Li Hongxi and Granny Li, then concluded, "I killed Li Hongxi last night. Granny Li and Old Master Li must be seething with resentment. I'm worried that once I leave Chen Mansion, Granny Li will come after my family."
Li Yuanlong flicked his Dust Whisk. "That's easily handled. I'm acquainted with Steward Zhou of the Blood Ridge Black Market. Yuanzhu, go over there and explain the situation to Steward Zhou. Tell him to make sure Granny Li doesn't harm any innocents."
"Yes,