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"Master Tao!" Master Tao! "
One of them shouted as he stood by a closed door. This was the place Ye Luo School provided for Tao Li. It was specifically used to make explosive talismans. He didn't want to disturb Tao Li, but his wife was in a hurry to find him, so she started shouting.
The door creaked open and a slightly thin man of medium height walked out. This person looked to be in his fifties or sixties, with an ordinary appearance. With his hands behind his back, he gave off a unique aura, and his eyes seemed to be filled with laziness and dejection.
"What is all this shouting about?" Tao Li glared at him in dissatisfaction. He was in the middle of crafting the Explosive Talisman and needed absolute silence. He didn't expect that he would be affected by this fellow.
"Your wife said that something big has happened at home, so she told you to go back quickly!" He knew that this was a thankless task so he quickly explained.
Tao Li sighed. Originally, his job was troublesome enough, but now that he had matters to attend to at home, he was truly helpless! Then, Tao Li closed the door to his room and followed his hand back to Ye Luo Cheng's house.
As soon as he got home, the Lady Tao hastily pulled him into the room and cried loudly.
"What's going on?" Tao Li had never seen his wife so sad before, so he quickly asked.
"Master, Tian'er was kidnapped by bad people!"
Tao Li was immediately shocked. This was his only child, and he had been pampered ever since he was a child. Now that something had happened to him, wasn't it pretty impressive? "How could this happen?" "Today, I will take Tian'er out to play, and when I returned I was stopped by a few men. One of them caught me, and the others took Tian'er away with them, and in the end they told me to send you to the temple outside the city to find Tian'er." With a sobbing tone, Madame Tao recounted what had happened.
Tao Li shook his head. It was clear that someone was trying to threaten him, but at this point, he had to step out and see him. Otherwise, Tian'er would be in danger.
"Old master, where are you going?" The Madam hurriedly asked when she saw that Tao Li was about to leave.
"Where else can I go? Of course it's to save Tian'er! " Tao Li said loudly. He was in a bad mood.
"Then why don't you bring some people with you? Or do you need the help of the people from Ye Luo Academy? " The Countess, fearing his reassurance, asked him instead.
Tao Li shook his head as he said helplessly: "I've come prepared, so if I bring anyone with me, it might be detrimental to Tian'er. Don't go anywhere else, I'll go right now!" With that, Tao Li turned and left the room, flying in the direction of the temple.
The dense forest was quiet and serene. Occasionally, a few small beasts would jump through the forest, startling the birds resting on the branches.
The quiet atmosphere continued for a short while before it was broken by a hurried back figure. In an instant, it frightened away the birds and trees in the forest.
Ignoring the damage he had caused, this somewhat hasty figure constantly glanced around the dark forest, searching for the place he wanted to go.
Right in front of them, a worn-out temple appeared. Shou Li sighed. He had finally found it, but never thought that this place would be hidden.
"Haha!" Master Tao, you're finally here! " Just as Tao Li was wandering around the temple entrance, Mu Jin smiled as he came over. Behind him were a few black-clothed disciples, but he didn't see the child's figure.
"Enough nonsense, where is my child?" Tao Li hurriedly asked when he did not see Tian'er.
"Master, you don't have to worry. The young master is playing happily right now. As long as you agree to our request, you can immediately see him." Mu Jin said confidently. The feeling of holding onto someone's weakness was definitely different.
Tao Li knew that they would threaten him, so he didn't seem too surprised. He said lightly, "I specialize in making talismans. Is this what you're going to do?"
"Master is indeed incredible. There is nothing wrong with that!" Our Black Cloaked Alliance needs you to join us and create explosive talismans for us. " Mu Jin did not beat around the bush and said directly.
"What?" The Black Cloaked Alliance? Are you guys from the Black Cloaked Alliance? " At this moment, Tao Li was incomparably shocked. The Black Cloaked Alliance was the enemy of the entire country. If he helped them, they would turn him into a traitor, and his reputation would not be pleasant.
Mu Jin knew it was going to be like this, so he explained, "Master, don't listen to the words of those commoners. Our Black Cloaked Alliance is a country and people, and other than violent and peaceful organizations, you will be able to fulfill your wish of repaying the country by joining us."
Tao Li really wanted to beat Mu Jin up. You're just a f * cking underworld, and you even spoke about yourself so grandly. I really don't know where you got the courage to say such words, but Tao Li could only mutter in his heart, not daring to say them out loud.
"Why don't I help you create a set of Explosive Talisman first. You can let my child go, but as for whether or not I join you, I'll think about it." Tao Li tried other solutions that he could accept.
"Master, you are making things difficult for me!" Our chief said that if we can't invite you to join the Black Cloaked Alliance today, then let me raise my head to see him. It doesn't matter if I die or not, but the key is that my subordinates can't guarantee that they will take good care of Young Master Ling. " Mugin bit his lip as he spoke the word "take care".
Tao Li closed his eyes and clenched his fists. On one side was his own child, and on the other was the national interest. It was truly difficult to weigh.
Seeing that he was still hesitating, Mu Jin knew that he needed to add fuel to the fire, so he shouted, "Bring him up!"
"Daddy ~ Daddy!"
Before long, a few of the guards brought Tian'er out, only to see her tied up with a thick hemp rope. As soon as he saw Tao Li, he immediately shouted out.
"Tian?" Tao Li saw his child crying so unbearably and excitedly rushed over.
"Master, don't worry. You haven't agreed to my conditions yet." Mu Jin stretched out his hand and blocked Tao Li's path as he asked confidently.
"I promise you, I beg you, please let him go!" Tao Li really didn't have any other choice. He couldn't just sit by and watch his only child get into trouble.
"This is great! Our Black Cloak Alliance has gained another talent!" At this moment, Tu Xing walked out from the temple. He was extremely excited when he heard that Tao Li had agreed to join the Black Cloaked Alliance.
"This is the leader of the Black Cloaked Alliance," Mu Jin introduced Tao Li with a face full of smiles.
He's the leader of the Black Cloaked Alliance? Looking at the cold man in front of him, Tao Li had some doubts. After all, he alone had the authority to fight against Ye Luo Academy. He was truly powerful.
"Come, Master Tao!" "Please come this way," Earth Awakened extended his hand and said respectfully.
"But my child?" Seeing that they had yet to release Tian'er, Tao Li hesitated.
"You are one of us now. We will not harm your son. When you come out of there, you can bring him back." After which, he explained the situation to Tao Li.