novelraw Chapter 853 - 477: The Tomb’s Treasure (Part 2)
Chapter 853 - 477: The Tomb’s Treasure (Part 2)
Chapter 853: Chapter 477: The Tomb’s Treasure (Part 2)
"This is Ma Family’s Ma Kong. They own the Black Market Auction House. When you enter their house, just mention my name and they will ensure the invitations reach the right people," Yan Xiaobao directed the first young boy.
"Go to the Black Lion Inn, located in the East City. Simply deliver the invitation to the innkeeper, telling him it’s from the white-haired boy," he pointed on the map to instruct the next young man.
"Go to the Royal Academy. I need you to deliver these two invitations to Rong Ming and Rong Xing. If you’re not allowed into the academy grounds, ensure they reach Rong Ming and Rong Xing," he instructed the third boy.
He decided not to invite Lao or Qiao, but he went to Cai Jie’s room and left a Memory Stone. After leaving, he went to Xu Biao’s room, where someone was inside. He gladly accepted the invitation and nodded to confirm his commitment to attend the meeting. Since Yan Xiaobao personally invited everyone, it was obviously important.
Soon, many young people left the mansion, rushing toward their respective directions, not daring to be cautious. All of them held Memory Stones containing the invitations, as if they were the most precious gemstones they had ever seen. Yan Xiaobao paid them a silver coin for their work. It was the first time these boys had seen silver coins, and having obtained one themselves left them completely stunned. They were determined to complete the task.
The invitations were quickly delivered to the relevant individuals, and apart from Gao Yan, everyone was surprised by the formal invitations. Something important was clearly happening, but as for what, none of them could guess.
"I need you to stay home today," Yan Xiaobao personally said to Wang Julong as he found her in her room, cultivating. He could tell she had been working hard to catch up to him and reach the level of the Emperor.
"I will be there," she agreed, but even as she frowned. Yan Xiaobao didn’t explain the reason, but it was obvious he was affected by something. His eyes were not as calm as usual; it seemed something was troubling him, but Yan Xiaobao didn’t elaborate. This stopped Wang Julong from asking further. Clearly, it would be explained at the dinner.
Yan Xiaobao returned to his room, sitting down to look at the many different items in the Cosmic Box. He had already learned how to use Direhound’s > and >. These were the only two martial power martial arts Yan Xiaobao had learned, but both were far stronger than any other type of martial power attack he knew. Even stronger than any attack Lan Feng knew.
"The Prince is not stupid," Yan Xiaobao muttered to himself. "He surely has some speciality to his attacks. When we open the Middle Dantians, we begin to focus on certain areas, and when Wang Julong specialised her abilities in healing and poisons, Deng Wu focused on necromancy. Though many choose not to continue on the same path as if they were experts in the Middle Dantian, some indeed walk on the same path.
While this is more difficult, it also makes cultivators stronger than ordinary experts. Wang Julong is one of those people, although Yan Xiaobao had never heard her comment on poisons, he knew they would be very deadly.
After reaching the Upper Dantian, Deng Wu also became more interested in necromancy, but he spent more time trying soul shadow. As for the level he reached, Yan Xiaobao didn’t know.
Thinking about this, Yan Xiaobao realized he hadn’t spent enough time fully understanding his friends’ strengths. Perhaps if he hadn’t been so focused on his own goals, and realized his friends had grown, they were strong enough to face any difficulty together, then perhaps this wouldn’t have happened.
Hui Yue gazed at the vast sky, vowing that he would never again let his friends be in danger without him by their side. He decided to increase his own strength as much as possible so that they would never be separated again.
Seeing the sun set, Yan Xiaobao left his room and headed to the dining hall. Many of his friends had already arrived, all filled with curiosity.
Xu Biao arrived early, as did Wang Julong. Cai Jie appeared early as well. Yan Xiaobao invited him not because of his connection to Sha Yun, but because he felt he understood their current situation well.
Yan Xiaobao himself arrived early, and although all those present tonight had asked him about the topic, Yan Xiaobao just shook his head, waiting for everyone to arrive. Rong Xing and Rong Ming had just arrived with Ma Gang, and the final guest was Gao Yan. Although most guests had smiles on their faces, neither Yan Xiaobao nor Gao Yan were pleased, leading to a hesitant atmosphere in the room.
"I’m sorry to invite you this way," Yan Xiaobao sighed once everyone was seated, no one dared to speak. "I went and visited Gao Yan and got some information about Sha Yun. She entered the tomb with a group of humanoid hybrid animals. I encountered them at Heaven Gate, but they were forced back into the tunnels." Yan Xiaobao started speaking, now everyone had serious expressions on their faces. When they heard Yan Xiaobao mention Sha Yun, everyone’s facial expressions turned solemn. "After that, I didn’t see her again, but according to the information from Gao Yan, they passed through the tunnels again. It seems it wasn’t a smooth journey for them. When they entered the second set of tunnels, someone attacked them." He said. The moment they heard this, everyone held their breath. Everyone’s eyes were filled with fear and concern, even Cai Jie was worried, mainly representing Yan Xiaobao.
"The group was attacked, and everyone died. Since then, no expert from her group has been seen. As for whether Sha Yun is dead, it’s uncertain. At least, there is no sign of her corpse or traces of her in the area. Whether she escaped, killed her attackers, or..." It’s hard to say what happened to her."
"I only know this, but I intend to find out what happened. I will find out who did this and kill them all. No matter what, I will bring her back," he said with a clear, determined voice. He wouldn’t let his friends suffer anymore, not those who were already.
The sorrow on his face suddenly turned cold, a threatening aura spread from his body, and his eyes suddenly showed more hatred. "While we’re talking about the soon-to-be dead, I’m ready to deal with the Third Prince. In a few days, I swear he will no longer trouble us." Feeling the coldness in his voice and the icy, threatening atmosphere around him, everyone was deeply shocked, but Deng Wu and Wang Julong found their heart beating faster; this was what they had been waiting for. Yan Xiaobao did not elaborate on how he planned to kill the Third Prince, nor did his friends ask deeply, in Deng Wu and Wang Julong’s eyes, a small fire began to burn. Only the death of the Prince could extinguish the flame.
"Now there’s no need to rush to find Shuyun, as it’s been a long time. If she can, she will return here, and we don’t know where to start looking for her. We should at least eat before doing anything else," Cai Jie said after a moment of silence. After that, he helped himself to some food placed on the table. The atmosphere in the dining hall was gloomy, although everyone talked about light, casual topics, no one could put down the fear in their hearts.
Their concern for Sha Yun distracted and saddened everyone, but they knew Cai Jie was right. They shouldn’t rush out without a plan and should wait for Gao Yan to gather more information about their missing friend. If she were killed, then traces should be left behind; however, if she appeared anywhere in Gao Yan’s information network, even in another city, they would know immediately. Yan Xiaobao did not believe Sha Yun was dead, but what worried him was that she had not returned yet.
"Given this matter, I’d like to know everyone’s situation," Yan Xiaobao finally said after everyone finished eating. With curious eyes, everyone immediately looked at Yan Xiaobao. Yan Xiaobao hadn’t spoken much during dinner. It was evident that Sha Yun’s disappearance had deeply affected him, and all he did was politely answer questions. Now that he spoke actively, his words made everyone listen intently.
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