Pursuit-A Clash with Shuang Qiuyue

Early the next morning, Lu Li wrapped One-eyed Tiger's head in oilcloth and placed it, along with the Peng Household's Mechanism Arts manuscript, into a wooden box.

The gold and silver had already been handed to Zhao De. Half would be used to settle the rescued children, while the other half would remain at Peng's branch as operating funds.

Zhao De held the Mechanism Arts manuscript, both hands trembling.

"Th-this... is this the branch One-eyed Tiger stole?"

He opened the manuscript. The more he read, the more shocked he became, and his eyes gradually reddened.

"The Peng Household's Mechanism Arts has three branches: Long Arm, Repeating Crossbow, and Hidden Stake. The branch One-eyed Tiger stole back then was Repeating Crossbow. Its whereabouts had been unknown all these years. I never thought it would be in his hands..."

Zhao De closed the manuscript and looked up at Lu Li, his gaze full of gratitude.

"Sir, the Peng Household will never forget this kindness. If this manuscript can be returned to the main household, the Peng Household's Mechanism Arts will once again have all three branches, and its inheritance will be complete."

"It was nothing."

Lu Li waved a hand.

"Madam Peng gave me Xuandu and the Heart-Breaking Buddha Body. I should have repaid that debt."

Zhao De nodded, then glanced at the wooden box on the table.

"When does Sir plan to send the head back to the main household?"

"No rush. Leave the head with you for now. Once I return from the Southern Wasteland, I'll personally take it to Xun Mountain."

Lu Li calculated silently. He still had to take Liu Yueling to the Miao Poison Sect. It was a long trip, and carrying a head would be inconvenient.

"By the way, Manager Zhao."

Changing the subject, he took