The man wore a deerstalker hat, a double-breasted coat, a long cloak, shiny leather shoes, and held a briar pipe in his hand, just like Drizzt.
But this is not Drizzt.
Lu Tiao recognized him at first sight. This was Stone, a young man who once caused a bloody storm among the gangs in the abandoned city.
It's just that his age is now close to Drizzt, and he looks more mature and capable, just like Drizzt back then.
Stone glanced around the room and soon noticed Lu Tan and Xia. His expression did not change. He just walked into the room, lit the tobacco in his pipe, took a deep breath, and then spoke.
"Everyone, I have been entrusted by Mr. Browning to conduct an investigation after his death."
Upon hearing Stone's words, the gorgeous lady was the first to speak.
"Investigation? Investigation of what? My father died of a heart attack. Roger, his attending physician, also emphasized this. I don't think there is any need to invite detectives to investigate."
She didn't seem happy about the appearance of Detective Stone.
"I haven't said anything about investigating, Ms. Emma."
Stone chuckled, causing the lady's expression to stiffen and her eyes to become cramped.
"Don't worry, I want to investigate Mr. Browning's legacy in this room."
"heritage?"
Hearing this word, the eyes of the eldest son Rum, who was holding the pocket watch in his hand, lit up...
"Yes, do you know this mansion?"
When Stone saw other people looking at him, he took a sip of the gas from his pipe. When it soaked into his lungs and brought him a feeling of pleasure, he took a long breath and let the smoke fill his surroundings.
After a while, Stone finally spoke.
"This place is now the private property of Mr. Browning, but before he bought it, the name of this mansion was Rainstorm Villa. Legend has it that this was the house built under the leadership of Taoist Heming. He was the house before he ascended in the Thunder Night.
For several years, Taoist Heming lived here and devoted himself to practicing Taoism."
After hearing Stone's words, several people had different reactions.
Rum's expression became soothed, and he seemed to have thought of something, showing a greedy look.
Emma didn't quite understand, but she remained silent due to the frustration of her previous conversation with Stone.
Lily seemed even more confused. For a maid, her impression of existences such as Taoist Heming only existed in the bedtime stories she used to scare children when she was a child.
The big Gothe raised his eyebrows, but his reaction was quite dull.
When Lu Tan heard the name of Rainstorm Villa, he had a feeling that it was indeed the case, and felt the subtle connection of fate.
This wasn't the first time he heard this name.
During the mission selection before going to Wandao and completing [All Quiet in Spring], Lu Tian had seen the Stormy Rain Villa in the abandoned capital. He remembered that the mission at that time should be for the owner of the Stormy Villa to invite guests. It was probably for
Find the secret of Taoist Heming.
It seems that if Lu Tan had chosen this mission at that time, there was a high probability that he would have met Mr. Browning who was still alive.
Of course, even if he had no choice at the time, Lu Jian is still standing here today.
Destiny is so wonderful.
In other words, Lu Jian's future may be destined to end here.
"We all know very well about Taoist Heming. After he ascended, the sect fell due to changes. His disciples hid their identities and scattered all over the place. Parts of the method of ascension were also obtained by different disciples, making it difficult to piece together a complete "Heming"
"Nine Chapters of the Secret Scripture", I believe that Mr. Browning bought this mansion for the true biography of Taoist Heming."
When Stone explained, he glanced at Lu Tiao.
"Originally, I agreed to Mr. Browning's invitation and would come here to investigate on the weekend of this week. Unfortunately, Mr. Browning died of a sudden illness, but he had already paid. As a detective,
I keep my promise, even if the client has passed away, I will still come here and prepare to investigate this mansion."
He spoke very high-sounding, but in the eyes of Mr. Browning's children, the detective probably also took a fancy to Taoist Heming's treasure, so he came to investigate regardless.
"Six days later it will be the Night of Soul Resurrection. I heard that Mr. Browning also found a real master of the Heming Sect?"
Stone asked the old housekeeper.
"Yes, Master Byron has a very good relationship with my master. This mansion was purchased through Master Byron's introduction."
The old housekeeper replied politely.
"It's just that Master Byron's whereabouts are uncertain. He only told me that he would come, but did not tell me the specific time."
"He's not here yet?"
Stone asked.
"Yes, but Master Byron is true to his word and will not break his promise."
The old housekeeper said firmly.
"Well, I believe him too."
Stone nodded.
"Everyone, I will be conducting an investigation in the mansion in the past few days, and I may need your cooperation. As for what I find, it is naturally Mr. Browning's inheritance. You can do whatever you want with it."
He spoke again to reassure those people.
"Dear guests, we have arranged lunch. Please take a seat. I will ask the servants to bring it to you."
The old housekeeper said again.
A few people randomly selected seats and sat down. After a while, the servants served sumptuous dishes.
Roasted chicken, steak, sausages, fish soup, fresh vegetables and fruits, rice and bread.
For rich kids like Rum and Emma, such dishes are commonplace, but for Sia, this is simply a holy meal.
She didn't care about her image and devoured everything on the table into her mouth like a bottomless pit.
Seeing this scene, several members of the Browning family were a little embarrassed.
As for Stone, he ate from his plate with grace while observing the others, like a cunning fox.
After the meal, everyone dispersed, and only Stone, Lu Jian, and Shia were left in the restaurant.
"Hiccup"
Shia burped, touched her round belly, and lay on the sofa contentedly.
"what is going on?"
Lu Tan asked Stone.
"Where has Drizzt gone?"
"The story is not short. Let me tell you the conclusion first."
Stone put down his pipe, rubbed the rough surface of the heather root with his fingers, took a long breath, and then said.
"Mr. Drizzt is dead. I became the Chosen One and inherited his detective agency. I also know everything about the Quiet Place."
"It's been ten years since this happened."
Hearing Stone's words, Shia looked over.
"Ten years of hiccups."
"Yes, ten years ago, I found Mr. Drizzt who was in the hospital. He took me in and let me work as an assistant in the detective agency. He would sometimes disappear suddenly for a period of time. Before disappearing, Drizzt
My husband usually tells me some things, like his last words, and now that I think about it, it should be that he went to a foreign land to complete his mission."
Stone said with emotion.
"Later, as you can see, Mr. Drizzt never came back after a certain disappearance. A few days after he left, I was selected by the Quiet Place to become the Chosen One. I inherited Mr. Drizzt's legacy.
