Chapter 514 Crisis Looming

• After a moment of silence, Grandpa Hua sighed deeply and nodded slightly, saying, "Since you still wish to stay, I won't force you. However, I must emphasize that our Hua family has never possessed an eight-armed river god statue. If that is still your objective, you may be disappointed."
• I settled into a chair, retrieved a cigarette from my pocket, lit it, and remarked, "I'll reiterate, I will give my all in everything I do. If I manage to obtain it, it's my good fortune; if not, it's my destiny. Let's set aside the matter of the statue for now. Grandpa, could you provide some background on the Hua family and the individual you mentioned earlier, Hua Daqiang?"
• Upon hearing my inquiry, Grandpa immediately cast his gaze downward, his hands trembling as he rubbed his legs, and said, "Many years ago, when our Hua family ancestors relocated here, they were the indigenous Hua people. They graciously welcomed us, allowing us to settle and prosper. At that time, we coexisted harmoniously, and they have always safeguarded the secret of the southern migration for us."