Chapter 187 Searching for Treasure
Chapter 187 Searching for Treasure
Beitun Village has finally returned to peace.
After being attacked by the Blood Fiend Sect Master, the villagers returned home to rest.
The village was silent, broken only by the occasional bark of a dog.
Qi Yuxuan gently pushed open the door; Qiu Ziyue was already asleep inside.
Her calm expression and even breathing warmed Qi Yuxuan's heart.
He gazed at her silently, his thoughts drifting far away.
The loss of his family and the safety of his village weighed heavily on his mind.
In the end, Qi Yuxuan decided to get up and quietly leave the room.
He walked through the narrow corridor into the courtyard and looked up at the starry sky.
The moonlight spilled onto the ground, casting dappled shadows on the trees, as if telling endless stories.
Just then, light footsteps came from outside the courtyard.
Qi Yuxuan turned his head and saw that it was Lu Yuanchangming.
Lu Yuanchangming carried a pot of wine in his hand, with a gentle smile on his face.
"Still not asleep so late?"
Lu Yuan asked, his tone tinged with concern.
"I can't sleep."
Qi Yuxuan sighed, "What happened tonight makes me very uneasy."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded, walked over to Qi Yuxuan, sat down, and handed him a glass of wine.
"Come on, have some wine to relax."
The two drank a few cups together, and the aroma of the wine filled the night air.
Qi Yuxuan's gaze gradually hardened. He looked at the distant mountains and slowly spoke:
"I want to avenge my family and end all of this as soon as possible."
Lu Yuanchangming was silent for a moment, then patted Qi Yuxuan on the shoulder:
"I understand how you feel. But to get revenge, you need a well-thought-out plan."
Qi Yuxuan nodded and took out the treasure map from his belt.
"Look, this map seems to indicate that the treasure is nearby."
Lu Yuanchangming took the treasure map and examined it carefully.
“Indeed, the markers on the map point to a valley near the village. However, this is no easy task.”
I know it won't be easy.
Qi Yuxuan said firmly, "But I have to try. Would you like to come with me to take a look?"
Lu Yuanchangming looked into Qi Yuxuan's eyes and saw an unwavering determination within them.
He smiled and raised his glass:
“Okay, I’ll go with you. Let’s see where this treasure is hidden.”
After several rounds of drinks, as the night deepened, Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming stood up and patted each other on the shoulder.
“Let’s set off now,” Qi Yuxuan said.
"it is good."
Lu Yuanchangming nodded in response.
The two hurriedly arrived at the small courtyard where Master Qiu lived.
"Master Qiu, are you there?"
Qi Yuxuan knocked softly on the door.
A moment later, Master Qiu pushed open the door and was slightly taken aback when he saw the two people standing outside.
"Is there something important that you've come to see me so late?"
Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming exchanged a glance, and then Qi Yuxuan spoke:
“Master Qiu, we have something very important to deal with. According to the clues on this treasure map, the treasure seems to be near the village, but we need to temporarily break the barrier before we can go out to search for it.”
Master Qiu frowned slightly, clearly hesitant.
However, seeing the resolute looks in Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming's eyes, his heart softened.
"Ok."
Master Qiu sighed, "But you must be careful, you must be back before dawn."
Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming thanked them in unison, their faces showing grateful smiles.
Master Qiu shook his head helplessly and began to cast a spell.
He moved his hands and chanted incantations, and the light of the barrier gradually softened before finally disappearing.
"Go ahead, and I wish you good luck," Master Qiu instructed.
The two left the barrier and followed the markings on the treasure map.
Along the way, they traversed dense forests and crossed babbling brooks, finally arriving at a desolate valley.
The clues on the treasure map became clearer and clearer, pointing to a hidden cave.
"This should be it," Qi Yuxuan said in a low voice.
The two cautiously entered the cave and continued their search by the dim light.
Suddenly, they discovered a hidden passage, at the end of which a stone door was faintly visible.
"It seems the place we're looking for is inside," Lu Yuanchangming said.
The two pushed open the stone door, and a bright and spacious view suddenly appeared before them.
However, instead of seeing the legendary treasure, they unexpectedly found themselves standing in front of the Blood Fiend Sect's gate.
"What's going on?" Qi Yuxuan asked in surprise.
Lu Yuanchangming was also puzzled, but he soon realized that all of this might not be a coincidence.
"Perhaps the treasure is not elsewhere, but in the underground palace of the Blood Fiend Sect."
The two exchanged a glance and decided to continue.
They secretly infiltrated the Blood Fiend Sect and discovered that a vast underground palace was hidden behind the gate.
The palace was brightly lit and heavily guarded, but the two managed to evade the patrolling assassins thanks to their agility.
Finally, they found the entrance to the underground palace.
The location marked on the treasure map is right here.
The two took a deep breath, slowly pushed open the heavy stone door, and entered the underground palace.
A mysterious atmosphere permeated the underground palace, and ancient artifacts were placed all around.
Just then, a deep voice came from the darkness:
"Are you walking right into a trap?"
The two turned around and saw the Blood Fiend Sect Master standing not far away, a cold smile in his eyes.
"Are you ignorant fools here to die?"
"The Blood Fiend Sect Master said coldly."
Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming felt a pang of anxiety, but they knew that retreat was no longer an option.
Lu Yuanchangming and Qi Yuxuan drew their longswords and quickly entered battle mode.
The Blood Fiend Sect Master activated the Blood Fiend Technique, summoning assassins.
Faced with the overwhelming tide of assassins, the two, despite being among the best of the younger generation, still felt immense pressure.
Especially after the Blood Fiend Technique was unleashed, a powerful dark force enveloped the entire underground palace, making the situation even more perilous.
"careful!"
Qi Yuxuan shouted and swung his sword to deflect an attack from a suicide soldier.
He and Lu Yuanchangming stood back to back, covering each other as they tried to locate the Blood Fiend Sect Master.
"There are too many of these assassins. We need to find a way to break through their encirclement."
Lu Yuanchangming said while blocking.
Suddenly, a black beam of light shot out from the Blood Fiend Sect Master's hand, striking a death warrior and instantly turning him to ashes.
"It seems you don't quite understand the power of the Blood Fiend Technique."
The Blood Fiend Sect Master sneered, "This power can control all the assassins and make them obey my orders."
Qi Yuxuan and Lu Yuanchangming felt a pang of anxiety, but they did not back down.
The two quickly adjusted their strategy and decided to split up to distract the enemy.
Qi Yuxuan rushed to the left, attracting some of the assassins, while Lu Yuanchangming took the opportunity to rush to the right, heading straight for the Blood Fiend Sect Master.
Qi Yuxuan fought fiercely on the left, his swordsmanship agile and swift, each swing cutting off the attacks of several assassins.
Nevertheless, new assassins kept appearing, making it difficult for him to escape.
At the same time, Lu Yuanchangming sped off towards the direction of the Blood Fiend Sect Master.
He knew that only by defeating the Blood Fiend Sect Master could the crisis be truly resolved.
However, the Blood Fiend Sect Master's Blood Fiend Technique was exceptionally powerful, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted, increasing the difficulty for Lu Yuanchangming to advance.
The dim candlelight cast an eerie glow over the oppressive atmosphere.
Two handsome men in white robes, like two white dragons, coiled in the dark cave.
To be continued in the next chapter!
bullyxtreme