Tao Huang also frowned, saying nothing.
After a long moment, Tao Huang suddenly spoke. "Senior Uncle, do you believe what that man said? Over the years, plenty of people have come to our estate claiming Brother Li is still alive. It always turns out they have ulterior motives—they're just a bunch of freeloaders."
Li Chenglin said nothing. With a wave of his hand, he cast a transparent barrier around them.
Only then did he speak, his voice slow. "I am a good judge of character. That man came only to deliver a message. Besides, he's from another province. What could he possibly be after?"
He finished speaking, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Tao Huang. "You seem quite invested in this matter, Nephew?"
Tao Huang was momentarily speechless. After a brief hesitation, he said, "Senior Uncle, I'll be direct. Do you remember the vow Zhen'Er made all those years ago?"
"What vow?"
