Shi Bingzhi nodded in agreement.
The two arrived at the village around midnight.
*Grumble~ Grumble~*
A slightly awkward sound was heard. Shi Bingzhi said with some embarrassment, "There's no dinner, I'm really hungry."
Yu Daohang nodded, "Didn't that girl say they sell food? Let's go take a look."
To be honest, he hadn't eaten dinner either.
They had arrived at the village by car in the afternoon and had no time for dinner.
The two arrived in front of Chen Qiaorou's house and then walked in the direction she had indicated.
After walking for a short while, they saw three shops still open.
As it was past midnight, there were very few people.
Yu Daohang glanced at the more spacious shop and said, "Let's go with this one."
Shi Bingzhi nodded, and the two stepped out.
Seeing customers, the owner's smile reached his ears. He spoke in standard Yunnan dialect, "Two handsome young men, what would you like? We have grilled and fried items, as well as small pot rice noodles."
"Uh..." Yu Daohang didn't quite understand.
Shi Bingzhi, who understood, said, "Please grill some meat skewers for us, and also a plate of fried potatoes and a small pot of rice noodles."
The owner nodded and began to get busy, "Sure, you can find a seat first."
The two nodded and went to sit at a table in the corner.
Yu Daohang looked at Shi Bingzhi next to him, somewhat curious, "Old Shi, I didn't expect you to know a few words of Yunnan dialect."
Shi Bingzhi smiled faintly and said, "I've been to Yunnan once before."
"So that's how it is."
Yu Daohang nodded, not too surprised.
Shi Bingzhi was a traveling salesman, and for them, traveling the world was a form of cultivation.
At half past midnight, not many people were out eating, especially in a scenic area.
Before long, two bowls of rice noodles and some small meat skewers were served.
The two were truly hungry and began to eat the rice noodles with the barbecue.
"Boss, three hundred yuan worth of barbecue, and four taels of red date wine. Make it quick."
A man's voice called from the doorway.
Yu Daohang looked up towards the direction of the voice outside the door.
Two men dressed in Miao ethnic clothing walked in.
Shi Bingzhi also looked curiously. Upon seeing that they were disciples of the Chen family, his expression turned slightly grim.
Why would he encounter these Chen family disciples here?
One of the Chen family disciples also looked at Yu Daohang and the other.
Yu Daohang and Shi Bingzhi reacted extremely quickly, lowering their heads and continuing to eat.
The Chen family disciple, seeing his companion staring at Yu Daohang and the other, asked in confusion, "Second brother, what's wrong?"
The disciple named Chen Er shook his head, "Nothing, I just thought those two looked familiar."
His companion, Chen San, also glanced over curiously, then said speechlessly, "You think everyone looks familiar. Let's hurry, if we're late getting back,"
"I know."
Chen Er replied impatiently, and the two sat down at a table next to Yu Daohang.
While waiting for the barbecue, the two began to chat.
Chen San lowered his voice and asked curiously, "Hey, you say the newly appointed family head is quite something, actually expecting trouble recently."
Chen Er next to him retorted unhappily, "Maybe it's just a fluke, pure luck."
Chen San was a bit puzzled, "Why are you so resentful?"
Chen Er rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "Nonsense. My father was with Chen Shanhe. Now that his position as family head has been taken, and the general trend is gone, do you think I can be happy?"
Chen San smiled faintly and said, "Second brother, you can't say that. Although Chen Shanshui is the current family head, he doesn't have many sons. Two of his three sons are useless, and only Chen Qing can hold his own. Although Chen Shanhe has been crippled, he has been in the position of family head for so many years. Most of the family's power is on Chen Shanhe's side. If Chen Shanshui wants to manage the family well, he cannot ignore the old members."
"That's true."
Chen Er nodded, but then he became confused again, "Third brother, don't you think the removal of the family head was too sudden?"
Chen San nodded, "I think so too. Although Chen Shanhe's two sons who had the strength to inherit the position of family head have died, it's not necessary to appoint a new family head so urgently."
Chen Er suddenly thought of something and said, "Third brother, although we are not biological brothers, I consider you my own brother. What I'm about to say, you must not tell anyone."
Chen San nodded and patted his chest, "You know what kind of person I am. Put your mind at ease, I won't say anything."
Chen Er nodded and looked around again, then said in a low voice, "Third brother, there might be changes in the family recently. You should leave the village and lie low."
Hearing this, Chen San's expression became serious, "Second brother, what do you mean by that?"
Chen Er began to explain, "Third brother, you know my father is a confidant of Chen Shanhe. My father has been reminding me not to go out these past few days. Something seems to be happening in the family."
Upon hearing this, Chen San suddenly recalled the night's raid and exclaimed, "Second brother, are you saying the people today were sent by Chen Shanhe?"
Chen Er shook his head, "I don't know, but you should still be careful. After all, your family is with Chen Shanshui."
Chen San looked shocked, "The old man hates internal strife within the family the most. If he finds out..."
Chen Er reminded him again, "Third brother, don't mention what I just told you to anyone."
Chen San nodded and promised, "Okay, don't worry."
Yu Daohang and Shi Bingzhi, who were listening to their conversation, exchanged glances.
Indeed, the Chen family was experiencing turmoil.
But why was Chen Shanhe's position as family head suddenly abolished?
Yu Daohang and the other ate very slowly, constantly eavesdropping on their conversation.
About half an hour later, the two Chen family disciples finished eating and left.
After they had completely left, Shi Bingzhi finally spoke, "Master Yu, what should we do now?"
Yu Daohang pondered for a moment and smiled, "Old Shi, isn't this an opportunity?"
Shi Bingzhi immediately reacted, "Master Yu, are you planning to fish in troubled waters?"
Yu Daohang grinned, "Now it depends on whether Chen Shanhe can stir up the water."
However, the two were now certain that the people just now were not from the Divine Religion.
Although Chen Shanhe wanted to regain the position of family head, he wouldn't go so far as to cooperate with the Divine Religion.
After finishing their barbecue and paying, the two went straight back.
Given the current situation, they only needed to wait for the Chen family's internal strife to create an opportunity to sneak in and steal the Yunyun Gu.
But the only problem now was where the Yunyun Gu was located, or rather, where it was.
They would have to find someone to ask, as it was impossible to plan another infiltration into the Chen family now.