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The Nanshi Mansion was poor and Dugu Wuji looked down upon it. It was still under the control of the meridian system, Dugu Kong. The entire Nanshi Mansion did not have as much money as a county in the Southern Cyanwood Forest Mansion.
The difference was enormous.
The Nanshi Mansion was too poor, and the people here often could not eat their fill. As the city lord, there was no point in wanting to revive the Nanshi Mansion, to find a way to mine more mines, at the very least, he had to let the people of the Nanshi Mansion eat their fill, so that when winter came, they would not starve to death.
Dugu Kong had no ambition in her heart. This was his greatest wish.
He had never thought that the appearance of an incomparably huge primeval stone mine would disrupt his plans.
The more critical a situation was, the more one would test one's courage. In order to protect her secret, Dugu Kong had killed the people who had been following him to explore the mines, including the previous City Lord, who was one of Dugu Kong's cousins.
The cause of death was announced to the public. The Demonic Beast made a surprise attack, and those people were killed by the Demonic Beast in order to cover Dugu Kong's retreat.
The arrival of Guo Nan, Dugu Hong, and Dugu Mei also gained some fame. It was announced to the outside world that they were here to help with the killing of the Demonic Beast, which could disrupt Dugu Wuji's plans to spy on Dugu Kong in the Southern Rock City.
Lili had already planned for this and kept it a secret. With the help of the Tianwu Academy's Dugu meridian, she also found a suitable reason.
At that critical moment, Dugu Kong's boldness was worthy of praise.
Even Guo Nan secretly admired Dugu Kong, who he had yet to meet.
It had to be known that a decadent person who was addicted to alcohol would still be able to remain calm and analyze the consequences when encountering the primeval stone mine. That kind of spirit was not something that ordinary people could possess.
Just from this matter alone, Guo Nan knew that Dugu Kong was definitely not a simple person.
The reason he stayed in Tianwu City and lived his days in such a stiff manner, was probably to deceive people. He was just trying to find the right opportunity.
The decadence and debauchery he displayed allowed him to live a carefree life and fooled Dugu Wuji and Dugu Long.
If he displayed his ability, would Dugu Wuji and Dugu Long let him live?
It would be a wonder if such a strong and patient person didn't have a major problem to deal with.
When they arrived at Southern Rock City, Guo Nan was suddenly filled with anticipation. He wanted to see what kind of person Dugu Hong's father was.
The carriage drove directly into the City Lord's Mansion. The City Lord's Mansion wasn't very big, after entering the main entrance, they walked for a few tens of meters until Guo Nan saw a three story house. It was the residence of the Southern Rock City's City Lord.
Dugu Kong walked out of the house, looked at Guo Nan, Dugu Mei, and Dugu Hong who got off the carriage, and the corner of her mouth curled up into a smile.
"Dugu Hong, you little brat, you're finally willing to come visit Dad!" When Dugu Kong saw Dugu Hong, a look of gratification appeared in her eyes. The matter regarding the One Line Sky had already spread to the Southern Rock City. As Dugu Hong's father, he felt proud of himself.
"Mei Er, you too. Why don't you come and see your big brother?"
"Big brother, it's such a long distance, it's rare to see you here. I asked you to go to Tianwu Academy, you wouldn't go." Dugu Mei pouted coquettishly. She seemed to have become a child in front of her elder brother, who shared the same parents as her.
"Hehe, why are we going to the Tianwu Academy? To be mocked by those people? Don't worry, even if I, Dugu Kong, were to ask for food, I would not go to Tianwu Academy's territory for it. " A trace of pride flashed through Dugu Kong's eyes as she said indifferently.
Guo Nan had been observing Dugu Kong all along. Dugu Kong was different from what he imagined.
Dugu Hong was extremely handsome, as she had inherited her father's genes. Dugu Kong did not look bad, her long hair was loose on her shoulders, and her face was handsome. Her eyes were a little muddled, revealing her decadent charm as a middle-aged man.
However, on Dugu Kong's face, Guo Nan did not seem discouraged due to her lack of strength, nor did he try to be patient. Instead, he seemed to see an expert who had mastered the art of cultivation.
"That's weird. According to what Dugu Hong and Dugu Mei have said, Dugu Kong shouldn't be this kind of person, right?"
Just as Guo Nan was thinking this, Dugu Kong had already walked up to him. She smiled and said, "The famous Guo Nan, seeing him today, he really lives up to his name." However, I do not know how to address you. Should it be according to that brat Dugu Hong's seniority, or should it be according to my sister's seniority? "
The moment she opened her mouth, Dugu Kong gave Guo Nan a difficult question.
Even though it was a tease out of goodwill, Guo Nan did not know whether he should call Dugu Kong his brother or his uncle.
After thinking for a moment, Guo Nanxiao said, "I've seen you, big brother. Dugu Mei and I are in love with each other. We will definitely get married in the future. Let's call you Dugu Mei based on her seniority. Although Dugu Hong and I are good brothers, there's nothing in name. "
"That's right." Dugu Kong nodded and smiled. "It's fortunate that you didn't become sworn brothers with that brat Dugu Hong. Otherwise, this seniority would have been a complete mess."
Guo Nan felt that it was already very chaotic right now
"I know you guys don't have much time, so let's not waste it. Let's go in first and talk later." Dugu Kong led the way into the building and went straight up to the third floor.
"This Dugu Kong, is an important figure! It was completely different from what Dugu Hong and Dugu Mei had described. If Dugu Hong's grandpa could last for a few years and not die that early, Dugu Kong's position as Family Head would not have run away. Compared to Dugu Kong, Dugu Long is completely trash. "
They went up to the third floor and entered a room. Guo Nan saw a big table with a densely drawn paper on it.
Dugu Kong did not hesitate at all. She walked to the side of the table and said: "Enough with the nonsense. Come over here and take a look. This is the map I drew. It contains everything within a hundred miles of the location of the primeval stone."
"This is a mountain range, this is a river, this is a flat land, this is a forest, this is the nearest village, this is the main mountain of the primeval stone mine.
Dugu Kong pointed at the map and introduced them one by one.
Guo Nan was even more surprised. He could imagine that in order to create such a detailed map, how many roads and mountains would have to be travelled? Even the Empire's Ministry of Industry and Industry could only produce a rough map which had little reference value.
"This Dugu Kong is really well-hidden!" That fellow, Dugu Hong, was simply too inferior to her father. Presumably, when he was in the Tianwu City, he showed a dejected and lecherous look, not only to numb Dugu Wuji and Dugu Long, but he also had some kind of huge plan? I caused a ruckus in the Dugu Family, but he never stood up when Dugu Hong and Dugu Mei betrayed the Dugu Family. Instead, he sneakily went to the Nanshi Mansion, trying to further develop their relationship. For such a person to not be the Family Head of Dugu Family, what a pity. "
"His strength is also not at the first stage of Natal Opening Realm."
It was very rare for Guo Nan to be able to see someone's strength. Even Ming Hong was able to tell at a glance. As for Dugu Kong, Wu Tie carefully examined her for a long time, but was unable to figure out what kind of elemental energy realm she was talking about.
Towards Dugu Kong, Guo Nan gained a little suspicion and secretly took care of her.