145 Plo (1/2)

”This is heaven's will!”

In front of Fang Yuan, the three damaged treasure maps combined into one and transformed into a complete map which outlined an area with a red dot at its centre. It was only when the three maps were combined before the information was revealed. Even if an outsider possessed a copy of the map, it was worthless as the true copy was required.

”The first map was a gift from Han Shou, the second map was obtained from the Five Ghosts Sect from Lieyang County...and this third map was with the Blood Demon...”

Fang Yuan rubbed his eyebrows as he pondered.

”Wait...According to the findings of the Five Ghosts Sect, the third map was with the third disciple of 'that master'[1] who had left the country...and this Blood Demon was coincidentally a spiritual knight who travelled the 4 seas...Could he be the descendant of the third disciple?”

His eyes brightened, ”If that is really true, a lot of things would make sense!”

From the Blood Magic Technique, the Blood Demon and the Blood Killer were somehow linked, and if the Blood Demon was the descendant of the 'that master', he would surely know the secret of the treasure map. If that was the case, it was no coincidence that the Blood Killer and the Five Ghosts Sect Master knew each other and were likely to be influenced by the Blood Demon to act as a spy to locate the other 2 maps.

Even the Blood Killer's action of swallowing the treasure map would make sense.

Although this was just a speculation, Fang Yuan felt that the guess was not far off from the truth.

”I seem to have an affinity with treasures recently. I have just obtained Lu Renjia's secret mansion and another bigger treasure awaits me...”

Fang Yuan carefully examined the map.

There were a few mountain ranges and water bodies on the map that appeared foreign to Fang Yuan. However, he was certain that he would be able to track down the location of the treasure if he compared the map with the maps of Xia Country and the neighbouring countries.

”The treasure must be really important. From the methods of 'that master', there might even be risks. Now is not the time to be impatient!”

Fang Yuan leapt onto the Red-eyed White Bird, ”Time to go to Liu Yan's banquet...just that...”

He looked at his surroundings and appeared to be perplexed, ”Where is this place?”

...

Just as Fang Yuan chased too far and left the borders of the Summer Sun Prefecture, and had to hurry back.

Summer Sun Prefecture City.

The prefecture city had undergone many changes. After the fire, the city walls still remained. However, the original flags had now been replaced by the flags of the Secluded Mountain Prefecture Armed Force. There were few pedestrians on the streets and they hurried with their head down. They would occasionally glance up at the flags and the soldiers, their eyes full of hatred.

The Prefecture Master's Residence was bustling with activities.

Ever since Liu Yan displayed his unparalleled military might, the Sects within Summer Sun Prefecture had started to come forward to surrender.

Furthermore, Liu Yan had gathered the Wu Zongs and the spiritual knights and consolidated his power to with an air of unifying Xia Country. Banquets were hosted in the Prefecture Master's Residence for days and nights and the residence was extraordinarily lively.

Rare and precious spiritual items, especially fire-type items were confiscated by his troops and delivered to his residence.

”Adding oil to a blazing inferno, what good luck!”

Outside the residence, an old man who was previously secretly conversing with Xie Lingyun gazed in front of him, his eyes appeared to flash.

He turned, and looked at Xie Lingyun, ”Princess, are you ready?”

Xie Lingyun bit her lips and appeared to be helpless, ”Even you said that that man possessed good luck, why are we even fighting so hard against fate?”

The Taoist Elder was not only of high cultivation level, in the spiritual knight world, he possessed all kinds of abilities. Xie Lingyun had previously experienced his powers and did not dare neglect it.

”That is incorrect!”

The Taoist Elder shook his head, ”While Liu Yan possessed good luck, his fate is like a bonfire which requires an endless supply of firewood to keep it burning. However, his energy is starting to diminish and he does not have much time left. He had spent much of his energy in defeating the two prefecture masters previously. If we act now, he would have no chance to live.”

Xie Lingyun was hesitant and did not speak.

”Hehe...unless you want to see him unify the prefectures and eventually enter the capital and usurp the throne?”

The Elder Xuan Sheng sneered.

”Of course not. It is just that your conditions are too harsh...for the two families to become in-laws and divide the counties. The Secluded Mountain Prefecture have 6 counties which belong to the country…...our ancestors fought countless of wars to create this. How can we easily give this up?”

Xie Lingyun replied slowly.

”Since the passing of the King of Xia, the three Prefecture Masters have coexisted side by side. These lands only belong to the royal family nominally...”

Elder Xuan waved his hand, ”Furthermore...you have already agreed to be with the king and even sign the documents. Are you trying to go back on your promise now?”

”Of course not!”

Xie Lingyun glared at the elder, ”Lingyun just wanted to remind Elder Xuan that we hope that Wu Country would abide by the agreement. While Xia Country might not be as strong, we still have an army!”

”Of course!”

Elder Xuan turned red, ”When you are married to our king, Xia Country and Wu Country would be united. The king of Xia would be the father-in-law of our king. Of course, we would come to your aid. Once we have gotten rid of Liu Yan, Xia Country would be able to reclaim the Summer Sun and the Clear Spring Prefectures. That would be a cause for celebration!”

”I certainly hope so!”

Xie Lingyun sighed deeply, ”I have already brought the Wuzong from my country. The spy within the City Master Prefecture would assist you too. When are you going to act?”

”Liu Yan had already been exposed to the Elemental Opening Bottleneck. Ordinary traps would not work on him. Only by pressuring with an ambush by an army would work on him!”

Xuan Sheng laughed,”I brought the imperial advisor of Wu Country, the Blood Demon and the elders as backup especially for today. With the Wuzong and the spy in the residence, Liu Yan has no chance of surviving.”

”Imperial advisor of Wu?”

Xie Lingyun appeared to be afraid upon hearing the title.