Jordan and Shaun flew straight to Fort Kong.
Arriving at this place again, Jordan no longer felt as nervous and awed as when he first came. After knowing the Kongs' heaven-defying secret, he had already started treating it as normal.
But he did not see Kong Huangde when he entered the secret room.
"Where's Kong Huangde?" Jordan asked.
Shaun said, "You know, this old man is already 71 years old. He's only a few years away from turning 80. So he has been living in the past. He went back in time a few days ago. He won't be back until two days later."
Shaun snapped his fingers and ordered. "Dr. T, bring out two bottles of red wine and a few snacks. I want to have a drink with Jordan here."
A system voice sounded. "Yes, Master."
A claw-shaped object emerged from a wall with red wine, glasses and some tasty-looking dishes.
Jordan knew that Dr. T was the artificial intelligence system in this room. Previously, when Kong Huangde had ordered Dr. T to kill Shaun and Jordan, they had almost died.
It seemed that now that Kong Huangde was not around, Shaun was the master.
Shaun was also very arrogant and wanted to show off. "Although I'm controlled by you and Kong Huangde now, I am having a pretty glorious life when you two are not
around."
With that, he snapped her fingers again. "Dr. T, give us some fries and meatloaf."
Dr. T replied, "What is meatloaf? This item isn't on the system menu."
Shaun said in disdain, "Trash, to think that you're the most advanced artificial intelligence in the world. You don't even know how to make a simple meatloaf. Serve us the fries first."
Shaun raised his wine glass and clinked it with Jordan's. "This red wine was already opened and given time to breathe. Come, let's drink."
Jordan picked up his wine glass. Ever since Victoria's accident, he had not touched alcohol. Now, he really wanted to drown in his sorrows.
Taking a sip of wine, Jordan asked, "Why did you order all these dishes?"
Shaun took a sip of wine and sighed. "Ever since you left me to my fate in this place, my heart has been cold. Rong Huangde forced me to drink a poison specially developed by their family. I have to take the antidote once a week, or my body will turn into a puddle of water and disappear. Rong Huangde time-travels every day. I really pray for him every day. If something happens to him and he doesn't return, I'll be doomed!"
Jordan asked cautiously, "Where did he go again? Did he go to Cocodrie 30 years ago to investigate your Handley family?"
Shaun nodded. "Yes, Rong Huangde is very familiar with my little town now. He might be even more familiar with
it than I am. He knows all the streets and the location of each shop and household.
Jordan asked, "Why didn't he bring you along? You're from the Handley family after all. You'll be of some help to his investigation while he is there."
Shaun took another sip of wine. "How can I help? My father never met me as an adult and he kills people without hesitation. He'll probably murder me in the blink of an eye. I'm no match for him. Besides, I have to stay here and convince you to come over to help Rong Huangde. You are a Deity and I'm not as useful as you are."
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