Chapter 200: Schemes in the Shadows
Lu Chen glanced at him and said, “Isn’t it about the traitor from the demonic sect?”
Lao Ma pointed at Ah Tu and asked, “What does that have to do with him? Why must he be sent away before the full moon? Our top priority right now is to find that demonic sect traitor. At such a critical moment, why are you distracted by sending away a dog?” He paused, then looked at Lu Chen with a frown and added, “You seem a bit strange today. Is something wrong?”
Lu Chen shook his head and said, “It’s nothing. I’m fine.”
Lao Ma stared at him for a moment, then nodded and said, “You’re someone who’s been around for years. I won’t say more. Just be careful.”
Lu Chen stood up, patted his shoulder, and then turned to walk towards the door.
Ah Tu, who was by his side, tried to follow, but Lu Chen stopped him. After thinking for a moment, he led Ah Tu to the courtyard, gave him some food, and gently patted his back while whispering a few words.
Ah Tu, not understanding completely, just sat quietly on the ground and didn’t follow.
As Lu Chen walked through the narrow passage, he glanced back and saw the black dog sitting quietly in the silent courtyard, gazing at his retreating figure, with a faint glimmer in its one remaining eye.
Lu Chen smiled, waved goodbye, and Ah Tu wagged his tail and barked in response.