I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 631 - 631 630. Sweet zongzi savory tofu pudding dumplings

Chapter 631: 630. Sweet zongzi, savory tofu pudding, dumplings dipped in vinegar_1 Chapter 631: 630. Sweet zongzi, savory tofu pudding, dumplings dipped in vinegar_1 “Mr. Bronning was a respectable man; he was not my first employer. Before that, I worked for a factory owner in the Abandoned Capital. Although it’s rude to discuss previous employers, I must say that compared to that factory owner, Mr. Bronning was a veritable saint,”

“Oh, and of course, we servants do talk among ourselves about our employers. As far as I know, Mr. Bronning was the best in treating his servants. He might have given us standard wages, but he also provided sufficient holidays and rest. Most importantly, he respected us. Gentlemen, even though we might be of low status, ordered around daily, we still have our self-esteem, and Mr. Bronning respected that.”

“As for his children, as a professional butler, I believe they are unlikely to carry on Mr. Bronning’s legacy. This isn’t just a matter of ability but also of attitude. They lack the consciousness of an entrepreneur and are still under Mr. Bronning’s protection.”

“I apologize, I really shouldn’t speak so freely about my employers, but I couldn’t help myself, especially since you mentioned that I could speak my mind.”

“Back to the point, Mr. Bronning was an excellent man, amiable towards everyone, and seemed even younger after moving into this manor, although his particularities with food and clothing could be somewhat incomprehensible. But overall, I was very willing to serve him. As for the inheritance you mentioned, I am sorry, but I have never inquired into Mr. Bronning’s financial matters. His room is regularly cleaned by the maids, and I don’t think there are any secret compartments or hidden rooms, nor have I seen any of Mr. Bronning’s actions that might arouse suspicion.”

“I am sorry, but that is all I know.”

In a room with closed doors and windows rattled by the storm outside, the old butler answered Stone’s questions.

After confirming a few more things, Stone allowed the steady and unpretentious old butler to leave the room.

Only then did he put down the magnifying glass in his hand.

“This is an item tainted with pollution; I bought it from the Silent Department Store,”

Noticing Lu Ban and Shia’s gazes, Stone smiled and explained,

“When I hold it, the other party cannot refuse to answer the questions I ask, and they can reveal information far beyond their own knowledge. The cost is that I will constantly hear the thoughts of these people, as well as those around them, and whispers from places I do not recognize.”

“It seems quite useful; may I try it?”

Lu Ban asked.

Stone thought for a moment, then passed the magnifying glass to Lu Ban.

Lu Ban took the magnifying glass, and the indifferent and cold words from the Silent Lands gradually surfaced in his view,

“Soul of the Seeker”

[Metamorphosis]

[In the Night Country, there are always people curious about what lies beyond the Black Forest. They build tall towers, domesticate creatures, all in the quest to find an answer.]

[Among them, some will offer their lives for this curiosity. For those seekers, to hear the Way in the morning and die in the evening is sufficient.]

[After their souls solidify, they gain not only their knowledge but also this heart of inquiry. The more one thirsts for knowledge, the closer they touch the truth.]

[Hold it, and you will obtain the answers to all the questions you desire, and more. A soul that thirsts for knowledge will never stop chasing it.]

[“Just one more step, just one more, and all the answers will be mine. Why not take just one more step forward?!”]

Clearly, this might be the legacy of a Chosen by Gods who perished, likely from the Night Country, a mage who had endeavored to thoroughly understand the source of the Demonic Tide and methods to counter it, but ultimately died for reasons unknown, leaving behind this extraordinary item.

As Lu Ban held the magnifying glass, countless indistinct whispers reached his ears.

He could barely distinguish some of the voices as belonging to Stone and Shia, and some to the other servants. These murmurs were like their inner thoughts, yet also like lies conjured by some indescribable beings. As these voices grew louder amidst the cacophony, Lu Ban seemed to also catch some even stranger utterances.

It was as if a call from a world of the Foreign Domain, a poem echoing from the stars, and Lu Ban listened carefully; those chaotic languages simply flowed into his brain, assaulting every crevice of his cerebral cortex.

Lu Ban looked at Stone, then suddenly spoke up.

“You…”

Before Lu Ban could finish, Stone felt a palpitation, he was somewhat surprised, but at the same time, he felt relieved because it was a question that he should have been asked by the other party.

He was well aware that once Lu Ban got hold of the Extraordinary Item, he might directly inquire about Cui Siter, and if Stone were in his shoes, he would do the same.

After all, how he, originally an enemy, became Cui Siter’s assistant and how he inherited Cui Siter’s inheritance after his disappearance were questions only answered by Stone’s own words, with no one else to corroborate.

If Stone were in their place, he might cooperate while harboring doubts and find various ways to probe and ultimately ascertain the truth.

With the “Soul of the Seeker” in hand, Stone would certainly have used it to investigate.

Indeed, he had previously used the Extraordinary Item to roughly confirm the thoughts of Lu Ban and Shia.

What Stone hadn’t expected was that the two almost believed Stone’s words and treated him as a comrade.

For Stone, who had grown up amidst the deceitful Gang, this was very hard to comprehend.

Of course, since all the companions in his previous cooperative missions perished during the execution of those missions, he never encountered any companion a second time, naturally unaware of the significance of companions in the Silent Lands.

So, when Lu Ban asked to look at this magnifying glass, Stone had also thought he might do so.

But having a clear conscience, Stone figured Lu Ban probably wouldn’t discern anything.

Lu Ban was seen carefully examining the magnifying glass, then gave Stone a careful look.

“So, you add salt when you fry eggs,” he stated.

“Ah?”

Stone was taken aback, not immediately understanding what Lu Ban was talking about.

“Sweet rice dumplings, salty tofu pudding, dumplings dipped in vinegar… only rice is the same as me.”

Lu Ban spoke words that were somewhat cryptic to Stone, and after a moment, he realized, these were his own culinary preferences.

“What exactly are you trying to say?”

Stone, unsure whether Lu Ban was probing him or truly indifferent, asked.

“No problem, when I was holding this magnifying glass just now, I heard the inner voice of everyone in the room, and then I noticed some issues.”

Lu Ban returned the “Soul of the Seeker” to Stone and then continued.

“In this room, there’s someone else, someone we’ve all failed to notice.”