Thud... Thud... Thump Thump Thump Thump...

Damn it, it's bad, he's here, he really came, just knew he would silence us, indeed, what to do?

In an instant, Simmons was as if facing a great enemy, could he and Lancer hold him off?

"Brother Li, what are you doing here?" Simmons said, pretending to be calm.

"Of course, it's the bond between us, Young Master Simmons, aren't you happy?"

Simmons' mind raced, clearly it was impossible, if he came for him, he was afraid he couldn't run away.

Truly a man like an eagle, Simmons slowly controlled his emotions, squeezing out a smile, "Of course I'm happy, seeing you again, Brother Li, come, sit, have some food, the dishes here are quite unique."

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"You guys go ahead, I'm not quite done with my work, after you eat, wait for me in my room for a while, it's rare to meet an old friend, I've missed you for a long time," Li Xin said.

"Okay, okay, you get busy," Simmons replied, from the tone it didn't sound like he wanted to kill him, at least not immediately.

Dragon Mother was dumbfounded, not knowing what to say, this... like the two were very familiar?

Dragon Mother didn't dare ask more, and Simmons of course would not pay attention to her, after eating, he went with Dragon Mother to Li Xin's room.

Dragon Mother wouldn't dare let a young master like an eagle wait long, as soon as she went downstairs, she moved swiftly like an agile fat cat, darting into the kitchen, "Little... Ah Xin, stop working, wash your hands quickly, go see Young Master Simmons, never thought you were friends, it's fate after all."

The noon work could all be left to Ma Liu, who had already secretly learned almost everything.

"Dragon Mother, this isn't me skipping work, my wages can't be short."

"No, no, they won't be short, in fact, they'll increase, Dragon Mother is never stingy!" Dragon Mother said with a bigger smile.

At this moment, in the guest room upstairs, Simmons calmed down. He indeed had a big heart, being well-traveled, and firstly, his noble status couldn't suppress the main test of the Secret Castle. Even without the Celestial Capital incident, these monsters were boundless. From another perspective, if they wanted to silence him, he wouldn't even be able to leave the Celestial Capital. Perhaps his coming to Hedan wasn't really for him...

...?

Damn, what's he up to?!

Thinking about the situation in the Celestial Capital, ... no, what was he afraid of, this is Hedan, the pearl of the Dao Yuan Continent, a strong nation ruled by the just King Ola, incomparable to the Celestial Capital. Here, there's the powerful Earth Mother Goddess Court that can make demons bow, the Withered Wood Monastery, one of the five Holy Lands, the Celestial Principle School with demigods, the Royal Court filled with experts, and countless Hidden Powers, the millennia-old Royal Capital, where dragons must coil and tigers must crouch. What is there to fear?

Do not fear!

Don't overthink it, it's unrelated to him, and unrelated to Hedan. Don't find out things you shouldn't know, damn curiosity really harms, if only he hadn't tried to strip off his clothes back then.

Simmons sent Lancer back first, having him here wouldn't make any difference, instead, it was inconvenient. Sitting on the chair, Simmons dared not move, who knew if Li Xin was doing it on purpose.

The room was very simple, everything in sight was cheap, unclear what he was after. Anyone who could go to the Secret Castle must have some status, purely due to incredibly rare talent, but he really didn't want to know Li Xin's identity. People aside, knowing even a bit more made him feel like he would truly be doomed. Looking around, his gaze was drawn to a small harp on the bedside table.

The harp was exquisite, with the taste of an old aristocracy, clearly displaying traditional classical style patterns, a work of fine craftsmanship. The small grooves at the curved parts were details only old families would notice.

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The next second, Simmons' pupils shrank violently, rubbing his eyes, wondering if he was hallucinating, what the hell?

What is this?

A whole harp made of the Wood of Life???

Is there still any natural order, or justice in this world!

As a child of an old noble family, Simmons immediately recognized the material of the harp, the most precious Wood of Life, just instinctively unable to believe it, let alone the size needed to make a harp?

Even a tiny bit is priceless. The Wood of Life can be used in magic potions and is the core material for many high-level magic potions. It can save lives, a bit of powder can be burned for incense to ward off evil and calm the mind, and it has the effect of dispelling evil. More importantly, the Wood of Life is a symbol of Moncalleta, and only the royal family and greatly honored nobles and heroes can use it. As long as Spiritual Ability is input, it will produce a life-soothing effect.

The George Family has a multi-generation inheritance. Their ancestors made great achievements and were rewarded by the king at the time with a piece, which was then embedded in the patriarch's token. It's a bead the size of a thumb.

This entire harp made of the Wood of Life is just tossed aside like this?

He clearly understood that the hidden presence of someone like Li Xin was unfathomable, capable of accessing unimaginable hidden objects, but this was a bit too deep.

Unconsciously, Simmons sat up a bit more straight, and some thoughts that should not have been there sprouted like vines, Li Xin might be up to something big, could it be related to Hedan?

Within Simmons arose intense conflict. As a loyal knight to the kingdom, defending it was his duty, but investigating such hidden secrets was dangerous and deadly. Even a slight oversight could lead to being silenced, he still vividly remembered last time's blackout.

What should he do?

While Simmons was caught up in chaotic thoughts, indecisive, Li Xin returned and was very happy to see Simmons, "Mr. Simmons, like a majestic eagle, didn't expect to see you again so soon."

Simmons stood up, a wry smile on his face, "Brother Li, don't tease me, what brings you to Hedan."

Simmons felt that nothing would work, whoever survived from a haunted place like the castle wasn't an ordinary person, let alone this man. There's no point in playing tricks, might as well be straightforward, whether it's a brave or a coward, one way or another it's a fatal blow.

"There was a minor situation in Celestial Capital, and I thought I'd travel around, knowing I have a friend like you in Hedan, so I came. I remember you saying you'd welcome me?" Li Xin laughed, "What do you want to drink? I only have water here."

Simmons pursed his lips; he didn't remember saying that, did the polite remarks count? With the situation in Celestial Capital like that, is it still considered minor? Did he hear that even the Red-robed Archbishop of the Moon God's Court went there, yet he behaves as if nothing happened.

"Ha, haha, of course, you're welcome." Simmons forced a smile, "Ahem, Brother Li, we're old acquaintances, after all. If you could tell me directly what your purpose is in Hedan, I'll help you in any way I can and save you some time."

Li Xin smiled, "This is what you said."

Simmons' mouth twitched as he wanted to slap himself.

"There's not much going on, the disturbance in Celestial Capital is related to a singer of the Song of Hell. Her nickname is the Nun, and I want to find her. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to get into the Holy Land. Your George Family is an old family, you must know a lot." Li Xin continued, last time he felt Simmons knew a lot, and Kathy also mentioned, old families like Moncalleta held the most hidden knowledge.

"The singer of the Song of Hell?" Simmons frowned, "This is Dao Yuan Continent's most dangerous and mysterious travel group, all members have secretive whereabouts; singer levels are very high, each possessing tremendous power, domineering wherever they go, while their leader is rumored to be akin to the Pope."

Even small countries dare not provoke them, and even powerful nations like the four major countries have to deal with them cautiously. Of course, they're not afraid of confronting them, but those people don't fight head-on.

"No problem, help me find her clues, we can discuss any terms, and if there's debt, it has to be paid, no group can help." Li Xin said faintly.

His spirit was imposing and ruthless, but these monster conflicts didn't concern him, thought Simmons, as long as the target wasn't Hedan, "Okay, I'll try to gather some information, but it will take some time."

"I'll be in Hedan for a while. If you want to find me, just come to Koi Dragon, my skills aren't bad, right." Li Xin said, "Also, I want to go to the Holy Land, think of a way to help me, will you?"

Everywhere he went, he managed to get by, Li Xin was quite smug about this.

Unfortunately, Simmons didn't feel this smugness, "Brother Li, for the Holy Land, you can use the Gate of Truth, isn't that an easy task for you?"

Li Xin shrugged helplessly, "It seems to have a problem with me. The Gate of Truth is fine, but the Holy Land doesn't let me in."

Simmons' eyes widened, is there such a thing?

"I don't seem to have a solution here either."

"I heard that the Gate of Truth can be shared. Find an appropriate time, and you take me in to see?" Li Xin asked.

Simmons opened his mouth, falling into a petrified state...being turned away from the Holy Land, what does that mean, he wasn't sure, but when things go awry, something ominous is at play. Can he withstand bringing him in?

"Brother Li, this is extremely risky, may I have some time to think it over?"

"Haha, of course, even between brothers we make things clear, just tell me if you need me to do something, we can help each other." Li Xin had no intention of forcing him, after all, there were many more places where Simmons' help was needed, as an old saying goes, when abroad, rely on friends, and here in a strange place, it's rare to capture Simmons as a sheep... this friend shouldn't be stripped bare at once.

Upon hearing this, Simmons relaxed considerably, being able to discuss meant a stance; he wouldn't be in immediate peril for the time being.

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