Scenic Town was a tourist town in the Northern District, most famous for its hot springs.
It turned out Third Senior Brother Zhuang Sheng's burial site was there.
I nodded at Master.
"Okay, Master. I'll wash up, then head out with you."
Master said nothing. He looked preoccupied the entire time.
He lit another cigarette and took a deep drag.
It was obvious that he was extremely worried about Senior Brother Zhuang Sheng.
After that, I quickly got myself ready and followed Master out.
Having learned my lesson, I now had to bring ritual implements like Evil-Slaying Flowing Cloud, the Black Umbrella, the Fish Bone Sword, and the Snake Bone Whip whenever I went out. They all fit inside a long sword bag containing a sword case.
Slung across my shoulder, it was convenient to carry anywhere.
Master paid no attention to the sword bag on my back. He simply led me to offer incense to Grandmaster before taking me out of the shop.
We did not go out for any lavish meal. We just ate something at a small restaurant by the street.
After one bite, Master said he had no appetite.
Once we were done eating, Master drove his Big G and took me toward Scenic Town.
It was only thirty or forty minutes from Fish Mouth, so it was not far.
In the car, I asked Master, "Master, do you think there's any way to hide Senior Brother through some method?"
Master shook his head.
"Hard! When underworld envoys come to take someone, how could we possibly hide him?
The only thing I can't understand now is why Zhuang Sheng has to die.
No matter what, twelve years should have been enough to atone for his sins.
Besides, Zhuang Sheng was a victim back then. He was