"Is that so—"
Niu Kuanyu said gravely, "Back in the provincial capital, I heard that your astonishing cultivation speed and comprehension had drawn the attention of certain factions. They think you're hiding some secret treasure, and many want to attack you and seize it. You must be on your guard!"
As he spoke, Niu Kuanyu studied Huang Tian's expression, hoping to read something in it.
Unfortunately, Huang Tian's expression did not change at all.
"Deputy Commissioner, I have no secret treasure. If they insist on believing otherwise, let them come and take it. When soldiers come, I'll send generals to meet them; when floods come, I'll raise earth to hold them back," Huang Tian said calmly.
Niu Kuanyu gave a dry chuckle. "Never mind the secret treasure. Even if you had one, that would be your good fortune. You needn't tell me, you needn't tell me. Ha ha—"
They exchanged a few more words before Huang Tian and Niu Kuanyu left the hall, one after the other.
Outside, Yu Jingcheng had not gone far. He waited beside a white wall and immediately cast Huang Tian a concerned look when he emerged. Huang Tian smiled and nodded without saying anything more.
Zhou Tu had not left either. He glanced first at the faintly smiling Huang Tian, thoughtful, then turned his gaze to Niu Kuanyu as he came out behind him.
Niu Kuanyu looked perfectly composed, even wearing a hint of a smile. But as a divine constable of the Six Gates, Zhou Tu keenly detected the displeasure hidden in his eyes.
It seemed Niu Kuanyu had learned nothing from their conversation. Had this attempt to sound Huang Tian out failed?
With that thought, Zhou Tu left the government office alone and headed toward Zhenhua Ward.
Meanwhile, Huang Tian had also left