We evil gods must hide.

Chapter 53 Please give me your guidance, Uncle!

The spatial rift reopened.

Lin Qi took a step and returned to a corner of Silverleaf Town.

The sky outside was already beginning to lighten, the purple mist had thinned considerably, and the town's patrol teams had begun to move about. The sound of footsteps changing shifts could be clearly heard near the guild warehouse.

Lin Qi straightened his robes, thought for a moment, and went to the town's general store to buy a mask. Unfortunately, the charming proprietress was no longer there, and the proprietress looked very dejected.

With a sigh of regret, Lin Qi put on his mask and walked slowly toward the small building next to the warehouse where the prisoners were imprisoned, into the light morning mist.

None of the townspeople on the street noticed him.

After his divine status was restored, Lin Qi, now a true god, caused everyone to subconsciously ignore his existence. Even if he walked openly down the street, no one would give him a second glance; they would only instinctively make way for him.

In less than fifteen minutes, he was standing in front of the main entrance of the main building.

The two guards at the entrance tensed instantly, holding their longswords horizontally in front of them, and shouted sternly, "Who goes there?! This is the guild's patrol headquarters. Unauthorized personnel, get out of the way immediately!"

Lin Qi didn't speak, but simply raised his eyes and coldly glanced at the two guards.

[Divine Pressure] Activated!

[Faith - 1000]

An oppressive aura, belonging to the gods, instantly swept over the two of them.

The longswords in their hands clattered to the ground, their knees buckled, and they almost collapsed to their knees, not daring to lift their heads.

Lin Qi ignored them, raised his hand, and gently knocked on the door of the small building.

An impatient voice came from inside: "Who is it? What's all the noise about so early in the morning? Didn't I tell you not to bother me without my permission?"

The door was pulled open from the inside, and a sleepy-eyed Gao De, dressed in casual clothes, appeared at the door.

Under the questioning gaze of the other party.

Lin Qi gently raised his hand, and a pale gray power of oblivion swirled around him, instantly activating the skill [Mask of Oblivion].

【Divinity-1】

His physique, aura, and even the aura surrounding him were changing rapidly in Gao De's consciousness.

The once slender boy's figure became tall and dignified, and his aura changed from quiet and reserved to the coldness and oppression of someone who had long held a high position. Even the contours of his eyebrows and eyes transformed into those of a serious old man.

This is the fictional Uncle Horton, Gao De's elder, whom Lynch casually made up.

The cognitive shackles deep within his soul would make Gao De believe, to the core, that he was the powerful member of the family who had been living in seclusion for so long, without the slightest doubt.

The spell has been cast.

Gao De's impatience froze instantly, his pupils contracted sharply, and his blood seemed to freeze at that moment.

The doorknob in his hand slammed against the wall with a loud bang, and he staggered back two steps. His face was instantly filled with respect and fear as he bowed deeply to Lin Qi, his voice trembling.

"Uncle...Grand Uncle? Uncle Horton, what are you doing here!"

...

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and dew dampened the hem of Lin Qi's clothes.

He stood in front of the main entrance of the small building. In Gao De's eyes, he was surrounded by the oppressive aura of someone who had long held a high position. The outline of his eyebrows and eyes was exactly the same as that of his uncle, Horton Lane, who had lived in seclusion for twenty years.

He hadn't yet recovered from the shock.

Gao De couldn't understand why this powerful family member would suddenly appear in Silverleaf Town, a border town.

At this moment, this legendary elder was standing right in front of him. His heart was pounding wildly, his back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and he even breathed very softly, afraid that he might do something wrong and displease this capricious uncle.

He staggered back two steps, bowed deeply, his back almost touching his knees, and his voice trembled uncontrollably: "Uncle Horton, is there anything the family has to say?"

Lynch remained silent.

He merely glanced at Gao De coldly before stepping into the small building.

His steps were unhurried, each step feeling like it was landing on Gao De's heart. Gao De didn't even dare to breathe, quickly stepping aside to make way and following closely behind Lin Qi like a most obedient servant.

In the living room on the first floor of the small building, old Morgan, the personal mage guard, came out after hearing the noise.

In his eyes, Lin Qi was just a young man wearing a mask, and his aura wasn't strong. Seeing his master following behind the young man, he, who was always meticulous, couldn't help but feel a bit of respect for him.

"Young master, who is this gentleman?"

Before he could even ask a question, the old mage was met with a fierce glare from Gao De.

"This is Uncle Horton of the family, hurry up and pay your respects!"

"ha?"

The old monk was immediately bewildered.

This person is wearing a mask, but judging from his build and skin, he is a young man. How could he be the young master's uncle?

And, Uncle?

Wouldn't that mean being on par with that person of the same generation?

The old monster of the family?

Old Morgan shuddered at the thought, his face instantly filled with horror. He immediately bowed deeply to Lynch, saying, "This old servant Morgan greets Lord Horton!"

Old Morgan had been in the family for thirty years. Although he had never heard of this person, that generation was the backbone of the establishment of the duchy, so it was normal for him not to know him.

He looks like a young man, but who knows what level of cultivation or methods he possesses? Such a great figure might even have the means to maintain eternal youth!

The master and servant were extremely polite.

Lin Qi remained silent, but slowly walked to the main seat in the living room and sat down.

His fingertips lightly brushed across the cold, solid wood armrest, his gaze sweeping over the two bowing figures before he finally spoke.

He deliberately lowered his voice, making it sound deep and authoritative, trying to fit Horton's persona perfectly: "How's the matter that the family sent you to Silverleaf Town going?"

Gao De's heart skipped a beat. He quickly stepped forward and replied respectfully, "Uncle, we have been following that traitorous blue dragon all the way. Now that it is seriously injured, it has no way to escape."

He dared not hide anything, and even revealed the core plans of his family in detail.

"We entered this area under the guise of guild patrols and have already located the Blue Dragon's hiding place. It has begun to build its nest on the edge of the Misty Forest's core. We will set off once the thieves keeping watch ahead send us a message."

"It's just that time is short, manpower is insufficient, and there is no other help, so we can only find an excuse to grab some scapegoats to help scout ahead."

"scapegoat?"

Lin Qi pondered.

Gaode immediately responded.

"They're all lowly bastards trying to make a living in Silverleaf Town. Not a single one of them has reached the rank of rank. Nothing will happen to them."

Lin Qi nodded slightly, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest, producing a rhythmic tapping sound. Each tap seemed to strike Gao De's heart, causing a fine layer of cold sweat to bead on his forehead.

"Help?"

Lin Qi's voice turned colder. "By the time reinforcements arrive, Blue Dragon will have already been taken away by Dragon Island's pursuers, or seized by other forces. The family has nurtured you for so long, don't you understand the principle of speed in war?"

Gao De's face turned pale instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Uncle is right, it's Gao De's incompetence! I, I was just afraid that acting rashly would alert the enemy and ruin the family's important affairs..."

"snort."

Lin Qi snorted coldly, and Gao De felt a chill in his heart.

If this uncle dislikes me, my status in the family will likely plummet.

"I still need your guidance, Uncle."