38 Confrontation 1 (2/2)

”Here!” Huyan Lanruo said, pleasantly surprised.

”Correct. This should be this place. A lot of buildings here are very large!”

Chen Linjian frowned and said, ”This area has already been searched. Although some goods were found, it wasn't much. Some of the people even dug 3 feet down into the place and couldn't find any chamber related areas!”

”It's normal for this area to have already been searched. Lets continue to look at the map. This big family's house is located at the central axis of the city. Because of this, the place would be the most guarded area, as well as the safest.” I pointed to the area behind the house and said, ”This area should be where the City Lord Mansion is located!”

Chen Linjian nodded.

”Lets continue looking at the map.A few hundred miles from the City Lord Mansion, there are three areas. Do you know what these three areas are?” I asked Chen Linjian.

”Within these three areas, one of them is the military ground, which is where the City Lord's soldiers trained. Another one is a heavily built stone fort. It is empty inside, and made from black marble. Even a chisel couldn't damage it. As for the last one, I don't know what it is for. It's right beside the stone fort and is forested with trees and weeds.” Chen Linjian answered. Perhaps before coming here, he had already memorized the Ancient Orchid City Ruins area.

Hearing Chen Linjian's word, I smiled and said, ”Not far from my guesses!”

Chen Linjian's eye lit up and said, ”What you mean is that these three areas are very suspicious? Could it be that stone fort? But… It has already been searched!”

”That stone fort should be a disaster refuge. When a disaster arrives, they probably hid in the stone fort. Therefore, there should be some kind of secret room hiding the treasures. The piece of land near the stone fort is obviously a trap area, which was used to ward off demon beasts. If they come near to investigate, they wouldn't even know when they died. Furthermore, I find that the most suspicious area is this military ground!” I said, faintly smiling.

”Why would the military ground be the most suspicious place instead?”

The military ground is a piece of mud land, which is the training ground. Why would it be suspicious?

”The most inconspicuous area would be the safest place! Moreover, this City Lord placed the military ground at the central axis of the city and, with this alone, proves that it isn't that simple. There should be something important hidden below the military ground!” I pointed to the map and said, ”We'll search around this area!”

”Okay! So, it's decided, then!” Chen Linjian picked up the map, and slightly chuckled. Since the direction has been decided, they can save a lot of time and take less detours.

Chen Linjian's underling's eyes had traces of admiration in them when they looked at me.

As we started to move I felt someone strong pass through the forests.

I didn't know who it was but still I nudged Chen Linjian slightly.

”What is it?” He asked.

”Someone is tailing us, I don't know how many but they seem powerful.” I said.

”Are you sure?” He seemed surprised.

I nodded.

He nodded then told something to his guards, then we continued.