The Stone Carver.

Summary

In a tense conversation, the protagonist grapples with the potential loss of the Luo family's business and the looming threat from a powerful Onmyoji. Zhao Xiao Min emphasizes the need for caution and gathering information about suspicious city folks, hinting at possible tomb robbing. As they discuss strategies, they visit the village chief, who prepares a feast for Zhao Xiao Min's birthday, unaware of the underlying deception. After dinner, news spreads about the protagonist's second uncle, Luo Ping, who arrives in the village, leading to a confrontation. Luo Ping's intentions are dubious, seeking legitimacy and a claim to the family home, while the protagonist remains wary and determined to maintain control over their family's legacy. The village chief, oblivious to the tension, encourages familial ties, complicating the protagonist's situation.

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