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Chapter 523 - 270 Jiang Wan’s Secret_3

Chapter 523: Chapter 270 Jiang Wan’s Secret_3

Zhang Fuwang’s words stopped there, and he said no more.

After all, Jiang Yi from Wanshou Mountains and Rivers, who was lured here by Liu Wuxu, hadn’t yet been utilized, and revealing too much could jeopardize everything, a responsibility he could not afford.

"In any case, chaos is about to erupt in this world,"

Zhang Fuwang grinned, smiling.

...

The carriage stopped in a secluded forest.

Many soldiers were guarding the area.

Some corpses were hanging on the trees on both sides, including those dressed in official robes and others clad in armor.

After stepping off the carriage, Zhang Fuwang moved his corpulent body and led Jiang Shouzhong to a hidden passage. The passage had been redug excavated and was quite wide, large enough to accommodate three to five people.

Jiang Shouzhong thought to himself, "It seems this is another entrance to the underground palace."

He remembered that last time they attempted to seize the dragon egg, Zhou Wei and his group entered the underground palace through another entrance.

About half an incense stick later, the two appeared at the underground palace’s altar.

Originally, this place had been destroyed, but now it had been repaired and two stone statues were erected.

"Jiang Shouzhong!"

Wan Yan Wu Hai, who had been waiting there, warmly greeted him with a smile, "So, Jiang Shouzhong, do you still think I’m boasting?"

Jiang Shouzhong complimented, "Indeed impressive."

He looked around, and apart from a few guards, he did not see Liu Wuxu.

Wan Yan Wu Hai extended his hand, "Then, Jiang Shouzhong, did you bring that item?"

Jiang Shouzhong pressed his fist to his lips and spat out an amber bead, but did not hand it over, saying indifferently,

"This bead is quite valuable. It took me a long time to convince my master to lend it to me. If it is lost, I won’t have the face to see her again."

The implication was clear: I don’t trust you enough to hand it over.

Wan Yan Wu Hai nodded with a smile and withdrew his hand,

"Understood. I, this prince, also know you don’t fully trust us yet, so, to show my sincerity, I’ll leave the handling of this bead to you, Jiang Shouzhong."

As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and a crystalline amber bead appeared in his hand.

Wan Yan Wu Hai handed the bead to Jiang Shouzhong.

Jiang Shouzhong’s eyes flickered.

This bead was definitely genuine.

Because at the moment the other party took it out, he could sense a reaction from the bead in his own hand.

Does this guy really trust me this much?

Jiang Shouzhong was quite surprised.

However, since the other party had managed to plan for so long to seize Qingzhou, he clearly wouldn’t easily trust anyone. Presumably, they had some hidden backup plan that could retrieve the bead.

Jiang Shouzhong took the amber bead and asked, "What’s the next step?"

"Follow me," Wan Yan Wu Hai said as he turned toward a stone chamber.

Jiang Shouzhong followed him.

Entering the stone chamber, there was a stone platform about a meter high, with four skulls placed on it.

The skulls were stacked on top of each other.

The topmost one supported a blood-red dish.

Wan Yan Wu Hai said, "Jiang Shouzhong just needs to place the two amber beads on the dish. Once the formation is activated, the Demon Venerable will naturally sense it.

If you are worried about losing the amber beads, you can stay here and guard them. I, this prince, can guarantee your safety, after all, we will have to cooperate in the future."

"Where are you going?"

Jiang Shouzhong gently placed his thumb on the Dragon-slaying Ring, hesitating about whether to make his move now.

After all, the amber bead was already in his possession.

At this moment, the two were alone together, presenting a good opportunity to act.

But something felt off to him.

Wan Yan Wu Hai seemed too casual; if it were him, he would definitely prioritize safety during such a critical period.

Wan Yan Wu Hai smiled and said, "I still need to place a magical treasure; if Jiang Shouzhong is willing, he can come with me."

Another magical treasure?

Jiang Shouzhong hesitated for a moment, placed the two beads on the tray, and made up an excuse:

"I’m still worried that the Demon Venerable might harm me; I’ll go with you, after all, you have guards with you."

Wan Yan Wu Hai glanced at the amber bead and said with a smile, "No problem, I’ll let Jiang Shouzhong see how the Demon Venerable is captured."

The two men walked out of the stone chamber, and a guard approached, saying, "Your Highness, there is still resistance in Qingzhou; General Yang has been slaughtering vigorously in the city, and many have died..."

Wan Yan Wu Hai interrupted the guard with a wave of his hand and said indifferently, "Let him kill."

"Yes."

The guard hurried away.

Jiang Shouzhong started to worry about Zhang Yunwu and Jia.

...

In the grim alleyway, Zhang Yunwu casually wiped the blood off his ax and stepped over the body of a rebel soldier to reach Lu Renjia’s side.

Rong Yuhe was there too, aside from Lu Renjia, his face pale as he watched the patrolling troops nearby.

"Damn, we might die in Qingzhou."

Lu Renjia spat out saliva, looked towards Jinse Pavilion where Qing Niang might be, and wished he could sprout wings and fly there.

With a trembling voice, Rong Yuhe said, "Jia, maybe we should surrender to the rebels first."

"Surrender? You truly disgust me," Lu Renjia replied grimly, "Do you really think joining the rebels will let you live?"

Rong Yuhe fell silent, lowering his head.

Just then, Zhang Yunwu sensed something and suddenly turned around.

It was the Buddha Mother.

The Buddha Mother, looking at the blood-stained ax in Zhang Yunwu’s hand, said softly, "Don’t mind me; I’m just waiting for someone, and it should be about time now."

"You guys go first."

Zhang Yunwu motioned for the other two to leave.

He had a premonition that what was coming next would involve bloodshed and death.

Zhang Yunwu stared at the other party and slowly said, "I know you’re targeting me."

The Buddha Mother spoke somberly:

"The person who achieved great Dao years ago, had already ascended to the Heavenly Gate via the Ascension Bridge, but he chose not to become an Immortal and instead perished on the spot and was cremated,

ultimately cultivating three relics of reincarnation.

One relic was obtained by our Guardian Deity, the Wrathful Lord, for reincarnation.

Another was possessed by the Unparalleled Sword Immortal Jiang Wan, though it is unknown onto whom she will reincarnate."

The Buddha Mother continued looking at Zhang Yunwu:

"When I previously said you would not have children of your own, it wasn’t meant as a curse or mockery; it’s simply the truth.

Anyone who successfully reincarnates using a relic cannot have children.

The Guardian Deity is like this, and so is Jiang Wan."