This made Chen Wangdu, who had more than ten years to retire, ignited a fire in his heart. Following Li Mo, he seemed to see the dawn.

Chen Wangdu knew very well that this young man had a great future, and following the path closely to the dark side was his last chance in this life.

"Sir, it's been almost a year since you came to Beijing, and I haven't given you a good reception yet..."

Chen Wangdu rubbed his hands and said, "I'm really good at cooking. If you don't mind, I would like to treat you to a simple meal."

"That's good, dinner is ready."

Li Mo nodded: "Just tonight."

Chen Wangdu grinned. He also knew that Li Mo did not regard him as an outsider, but the more he did so, the more he followed the rules and did not want to betray such trust.

Thinking of this, Chen Wangdu turned around and walked out. After a while, he walked in with a stack of files.

"Sir, this is the file that was just delivered yesterday."

After the year-end swearing-in ceremony, everyone in Hongmen was busy, and Li Mo was naturally no exception as he was assigned a case.

"Wan Jieshan? Isn't that case over?"

Li Mo flipped through it and looked at it casually, and couldn't help but said in a deep voice.

"Recently, the Guixu demon has been active frequently. According to the detective report, it should be related to Wanjie Mountain." Chen Wangdu said in a low voice.

Guixu can place secret spies in Xuantian Pavilion, and Xuantian Pavilion can naturally place secret spies inside Guixu.

According to the information from the other side, Wanjie Mountain was once the dojo where the first generation leader of the Ling Sect studied and practiced. This great master from nine hundred years ago left a legacy there that cannot be revealed to others.

"Han Qi's notes!?"

Li Mo's eyes widened and his expression became extremely strange.

"That's right... those are the notes left by the first generation master of the Ling Sect. There is something very important hidden in it... The Demon Guixu is determined to get it... but he didn't find it in the ruins of Wanjie Mountain that day..."

Chen Wangdu said in a deep voice: "Besides... they seem to be looking for something else."

"Another thing? What?" Li Mo couldn't help but ask.

"It's not clear yet." Chen Wangdu shook his head.

The deeper the secret agents go, the more valuable they become. The first thing they have to do is to preserve themselves, and the second is to collect information. It is extremely precious to be able to send back so much information.

"Could it be..."

Li Mo was moved and thought of the river of blood that escaped from the [Natural Spirit Pond].

Previously, Taoist Mosquito absorbed part of the essence of that blood river, and his cultivation level skyrocketed.

Later, Jiebian also swallowed part of the blood river, and then he stepped into the level of [High-grade Spiritual Weapon].

These days, Li Mo has been studying the [Natural Spirit Pond], and he has learned some secrets.

That blood river may be the key to his integration with the [Natural Spirit Pool]. If he can really find it, then he will be sure to break through the [Miao Miao Realm].

"Old Chen, pick some good players and send them out. If there is any trouble these days, you must report it first."

Li Mo looked at it seriously: "Also, go to the [Monster Catching Hall] to find Chen Pingping and get some information from her... The demon from Guixu must have explored Wanjie Mountain..."

Suddenly, Li Mo acted vigorously and resolutely, showing his courage to act vigorously and resolutely.

Such a dedicated Li Mo made Chen Wangdu stunned for a moment.

"It is our responsibility to uphold justice and fight crime." Li Mo said seriously.

"My subordinates will do it now."

Chen Wangdu bowed, turned around and left.

"Gui Xu... I don't want to cause any trouble for you... It's my duty, so there's nothing I can do about it."

Li Mo narrowed his eyes slightly, remembering the attack on his home last night. It seemed that this Liangzi still had to be solved.

…

In the evening, Li Mo arrived at Chen Wangdu's home as promised.

Chen Wangdu's house is located in Waijiucheng.

The layout of the capital is three inner and nine outer. Although the outer nine cities are better than those in the suburbs, they still seem remote.

Fortunately, his house is a courtyard with two entrances and two exits.

In the capital, even in the outer nine cities, being able to own such a house is better than most ordinary people.

Not to mention, Chen Wangdu has a household registration in the capital.

You must know that since the Shenzong era, the imperial court has promulgated the "Beijing Household Registration Score System". If you want to obtain permanent residence in the capital, you must reach the prescribed points. Things such as purchasing real estate, gaining fame, paying taxes, etc. can all earn a rating.

integral.

Chen Wangdu worked hard in Xuantian Pavilion for more than 20 years before he was able to obtain a household registration in the capital and bring his whole family over.

"Old Chen, your little yard is well taken care of."

Li Mo and Chen Wangdu were sitting in the backyard, changing glasses.

It has snowed several times in the capital, but it has stopped long ago. It is quite a different experience to cook wine on the stove and enjoy the cold plums.

"Everyone in the house is run by a mean person."

Chen Wangdu's wife was nearly fifty years old. Li Mo took a picture of her when she came in. It seemed that she was not outstanding when she was young, and she did not have the beauty she once had. She was even a little dull, didn't talk much, and seemed a little embarrassed when receiving gifts.

Li Mo was a little surprised by this.

It stands to reason that although Chen Wangdu's official position is not high, he is a master of the spiritual breath realm after all. He is much better than ordinary people. Not to mention such a woman, even if he finds a few more beautiful concubines, he will not be able to do it.

It's difficult.

"I had a sweetheart when I was young..."

Chen Wangdu drank too much, and while he was still drunk, he looked at his wife and said with a grin.

"That beauty is unparalleled even on the Gilded River."

"Golden River?" Li Mo's heart moved.

It was a famous romantic place in the capital. Every night, there were hundreds of flower houses and boats, and countless seeds were scattered in one night.

"She was a famous make-up girl at that time... Her eyebrow drawing skills were outstanding..." A trace of reminiscence appeared in Chen Wangdu's eyes.

Women have loved beauty since ancient times, especially the women on the Gilded River. When the moon rises every day, it is the time when they look their most beautiful. Therefore, makeup is particularly important, including applying powder, rouge, eyebrow painting, appliqués, and facial makeup.

, trace oblique red...the steps are so complicated that it can be called a huge project.

The so-called makeup girls are experts who specialize in dressing up these girls.

The makeup girl is so powerful that she can design makeup according to the girl’s facial features, face shape, and bone structure. It’s hard to describe all the tricks inside. Just say that eyebrows include Yuanyang eyebrows, small mountain eyebrows, Wufeng eyebrows, long Emei eyebrows, and dozens of other eyebrow shapes.

In addition, Huamei's eyebrow inkstones are also available in Luozi Dai, Qingshi Dai, Fuxue Dai, Tongdai and other styles.

On the Gilded River, an outstanding makeup girl's monthly income is no less than that of a servant in the Xuantian Pavilion.

"At that time, I was just entering Xuantian Pavilion for the first time, and I had nothing..."

Chen Wangdu picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, a trace of reminiscence appeared in his blurred eyes.

"Compared to her, I am a poor boy..."

When Li Mo heard this, he swung his wine glass, but remained silent.

It is the greatest tragedy for a man to meet his most beloved woman at his weakest age.

"She's good at what she does, and she's very sharp with her tongue. Her business is excellent, but..."

Having said this, Chen Wangdu couldn't help but smile bitterly.

In that kind of place, besides girls, there are men. Being eloquent is useless, but being eloquent is useful...

Those men all hope that what they are eagerly awaiting will greet them with their mouths.

"One day, she followed someone else..."

Chen Wangdu put down his wine glass. After so many years, he had long been relieved, but every time he mentioned it, there was still some unwillingness and helplessness in his eyes.

Man, by the time you succeed in your career, the person you love will have been dug into a hornet's nest long ago.

"So I later found an ordinary woman... as long as she knew how to live."

Chen Wangdu smiled, very calmly, as if he had looked down upon everything after years of ups and downs.

"Old Chen, you are drunk..."

"I'm drunk... Sir, please go back and rest early. We have to deal with a case tomorrow, so I'll see you off..."

"No need, my cows are outside, I can just walk by myself."

Li Mo let go of Chen Wangdu's support, looked at him stumbling and just smiled, then stood up and left.

After a long time, it was late at night.

Chen Wangdu was the only one left in the quiet courtyard. He looked at the mess on the table and stood up unsteadily, but the drunkenness on his face slowly dissipated at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Chen Wangdu... you have been lurking in Xuantian Pavilion for more than 20 years, and finally you have a place to use."
Chapter completed!