Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

In the study, under the dim light, the two began a detailed search.

Liu Ruyan and Ji Boda stood side by side, their eyes burning like fire, not sparing any corner.

"I've looked in the desk drawer, but there's nothing there." Liu Ruyan gently opened the last drawer and shook his head.

"There's nothing under the coffee table." Ji Boda squatted down and carefully inspected every inch of the floor.

They went through every book in the pile of documents and bookshelves one by one, so meticulously that they didn't even miss the gaps in the pages.

The air in the study seemed to have frozen, and there was only the sound of the two breathing lightly and turning the pages of a book.

There was no item area, so the two began to carefully observe the environment in the study. Every corner and every item in the study was carefully inspected over and over again.

Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, they discovered the withered vine. It grew there quietly, like a silent watcher, witnessing everything in the study.

An inexplicable excitement surged in her heart. Liu Ruyan walked over quickly and knelt down. She looked at the vine carefully, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"This is the martial spirit of Vine City - the withered vine." She whispered, "He indeed left something behind. It seems that he has left it there for a while."

Ji Boda also squatted down and carefully observed the vines, feeling the weak soul power fluctuations emanating from the vines.

"Well, it can last for such a long time because it is wrapped in withered soul power, covering up the fluctuations to a minimum, and infused with a large amount of life soul power." He said solemnly, "No, this kind of soul power can Leave it for more than a year."

Liu Ruyan raised her head and looked at Ji Boda, her eyes full of doubts.

"But what does this mean?" she asked, "What can Wuhun mean?"

Ji Boda shook his head and frowned.

"I'm not very sure either." He said frankly, "Leaving the martial spirit behind is too vague a clue. We need more information to solve this mystery."

The two of them fell into deep thought, and the study fell into silence again. After a while, Ji Boda broke the silence.

"Since I can't think of anything for the time being, let's put it down for now." He said, "Since Ito Makoto has difficulties and wants to leave us things or clues, is there anything strange or abnormal about him? Maybe we can learn from it. Get it there.”

Liu Ruyan nodded, and the two began to recall every bit of their time with Ito Makoto, looking for possible clues. The lights in the study cast mottled shadows on their faces.

Liu Ruyan recalled quietly, scenes of getting along with Ito Makoto flashed through his mind.

She shook her head gently, her brows furrowed, as if she was trying to find clues.

She shook her head and said helplessly: "I really can't figure out why he would do this."

Ji Boda seemed to have thought of something, then turned to look at Liu Ruyan and asked: "Ruyan, I remember at the banquet, you said, 'You started to doubt him from the time you discovered that he had a head soul bone.' Can you explain in detail Can you tell me how Third Aunt found out that he had a head soul bone?"

Liu Ruyan recalled it, and then said: "The third aunt's grandmother passed by him accidentally and felt a very dark soul power fluctuation. She didn't pay attention and ignored it at the time, thinking it was a little strange. Later, after checking carefully, Only then did I realize that it was the breath of the soul bone in the head.”

Ji Boda nodded, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "It seems that Ito Makoto deliberately let the third aunt find the soul bone of his head."

When Liu Ruyan heard this, a surprised expression appeared on his face: "On purpose? Why did he do this?"

Ji Boda explained: "If my guess is correct, he did this to make us doubt him, to make us doubt him, so as to cast our eyes on the Crimson Church behind him, and to arouse our vigilance and defense. .”

Liu Ruyan nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Then he insisted on following us to Lishan last time, was it intentional?"

Ji Boda nodded and said affirmatively: "Yes, he must have known that people from the Crimson Church would come to attack us. The reason why he followed him was probably to ensure our safety, and at the same time, he might also be secretly observing the Crimson Church. Trends in the Church.”

Liu Ruyan took a deep breath and said, "So, the attack on the Crimson Church was not instigated by Ito Makoto?"

Ji Boda shook his head and said: "It's not certain yet. However, one thing is certain, Ito Makoto must have a backup plan. He made us injured but not dead, so that we would delay the engagement ceremony. This way he has more time to hibernate and deal with some things.”

Liu Ruyan frowned and said, "But why are you so obsessed with the timing of the engagement? Xiaojun once said that the Crimson Church's attack was too early and the preparations were a bit hasty. There must be some reason for this."

Ji Boda pondered for a moment, and then said: "Only Ito Makoto can give us the answer to this question. He should know the reason and purpose of the Crimson Church's attack. Maybe the withered vines he left behind are related to this."

Liu Ruyan gently stroked the withered vine, a trace of doubt and annoyance flashing in her eyes. She whispered: "Except for retaining some soul power, this vine looks ordinary."

Ji Boda looked at her and suggested: "Ruyan, try inputting some soul power and see if there will be any reaction."

Liu Ruyan nodded, concentrated, and slowly input his attribute soul power into the vines. However, to her disappointment, the vine did not react at all, as if it were a dead thing.

She shook her head and said with some frustration: "It seems that I thought too much."

Ji Boda looked at her, with a flash of deep thought in his eyes, and suddenly said: "If there is nothing special about this vine itself, then its location may be the key."

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed with light. She nodded and said, "You are right, maybe we should start from where the vines grow to see if there are any special clues.

The two of them searched carefully around the vines. Finally, under the cover of vines, they discovered a tiny bump. Liu Ruyan carefully pressed the bulge and heard a soft "click" sound. One wall of the study room slowly moved away, revealing a hidden compartment.

There is an exquisite small box in the secret compartment, only the size of two index fingers. The box is carved with complex patterns.

Liu Ruyan carefully opened the box and saw a folded note lying inside.

She unfolded the note and saw a line of beautiful handwriting written on it: "If you want to know the truth, see you at the same place."