Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

Fang Yue thought to himself, and at the same time looked around more vigilantly.

Fang Yue thought to himself and looked around more vigilantly.

He suspected that this so-called "safe zone" might be hiding a deeper secret.

And it is obvious that the eldest princess of the Wei Dynasty is in control of the distribution of these safe areas.

Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard footsteps.

He looked up and saw the eldest princess walking out of the house alone.

Fang Yue was shocked. He didn't expect that the eldest princess was the only one who came out.

The princess also saw Fang Yue. She raised her eyebrows and asked in a cold voice, "Fang Yue! I didn't expect to run into you here. Haha, it's really fate!"

Fang Yue was startled after hearing this, but he remained calm, smiled slightly, and responded:
"Your Highness, it is indeed fate. But Your Highness, do you want to take action here?"

When the princess heard this, a trace of anger flashed across her face.

She really didn't expect to meet Fang Yue here alone, and she also knew that she was no match for Fang Yue.

However, as the eldest princess of the Wei Dynasty, she has her own pride and dignity.

"Fang Yue, don't go too far!"

The princess said angrily, "Although I am no match for you, don't forget that this is my territory. As long as I give the order, you will never leave alive!"

"Really?"

Fang Yue smiled contemptuously, "Then I want to see how you, Princess, can make me never leave alive."

After the voice fell, the Princess of Wei did not reply.

Obviously, the current situation is not favorable to her. She took a deep breath and said reluctantly:

"How about we write off our past grudges?"

Hearing the eldest princess' proposal, Fang Yue smiled slightly. He had already seen that the eldest princess was in an unfavorable situation.

Although he did not have much affection for the eldest princess, it was not impossible to negotiate with her.

"Your Highness, your proposal is somewhat beyond my expectations."

Fang Yue said slowly, "However, if you want me to agree to write off our past grievances, you must at least show some sincerity.

I am indeed very interested in the matter of that key.

If you can tell me its secret, perhaps we can consider a peaceful solution."

When the princess heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face.

She knew the importance of the key and the secret behind it.

However, the current situation forced her to compromise.

"Well, I can tell you about that key."

The princess finally gave in. "But you must promise that after you know the secret, the grudge between us will be written off and you won't cause me any more trouble."

"As long as the information you provide is valuable, I will naturally keep my promise." Fang Yue said lightly.

The princess took a deep breath, as if she was organizing her thoughts, and then spoke slowly:
"That key is actually not an ordinary thing. It is the key to open an ancient treasure. That treasure contains the wealth and secrets accumulated by our Great Wei Dynasty over the generations.

Only the direct descendants of the royal family know the location of this treasure, and the key is the only way to open it."

After hearing this, Fang Yue's eyes flashed with surprise.

Although he had guessed that this key might have an unusual meaning, he had never expected that it was related to a royal treasure.

"So, where is the location of this treasure?" Fang Yue couldn't help but ask.

The princess glanced at him and continued, "The treasure is located in the 'Dragon Vein Land'.

It is a place that is strictly protected. No one knows its exact location except the royal family. The key is the pass to enter there."

After hearing this, Fang Yue secretly calculated in his mind.

This treasure was undoubtedly a huge temptation for him.

But he also knew that the eldest princess would not tell him this for no reason.

"So, Your Highness, you are telling me all this because you want me to help you with something?" Fang Yue asked directly.

A hint of admiration flashed across the eldest princess' eyes, and she said:

"I tell you this in the hope that you can help me find the treasure and take out one of the things inside it."

"What is it?" Fang Yue asked curiously.

"The national treasure?" Fang Yue repeated doubtfully.

The princess nodded, her expression becoming serious. "Yes, it is the national treasure. It is the most precious treasure of our Wei Dynasty, and it possesses a mysterious and powerful power. The secret treasure is hidden in this city."

"Hidden in this city?"

Fang Yue was a little surprised. "You mean, the national treasure is hidden in this so-called 'safe zone'?"

The princess nodded again to confirm: "That's right. This city has a long history, and there are many ancient ruins and secret rooms hidden underground.

The national treasure is hidden in a very secret place."

Fang Yue frowned and thought. He didn't expect that the national treasure would be hidden in such a seemingly ordinary place.

This also explains why the eldest princess stays here all the time and knows the area so well.

"Your Highness, since you already know the exact location of the artifact, why don't you go and get it yourself?" Fang Yue asked puzzledly.

The princess smiled bitterly and said, "Do you think I haven't tried? But that place is full of traps and mechanisms. I have tried many times but failed.

Moreover, I have discovered that other forces are also secretly looking for the artifact, so I need your help."

After hearing this, Fang Yue understood that the eldest princess was also helpless and that was why she came to him.

He knew that this mission was not easy, but the temptation of the national treasure was too great for him to refuse.

"Okay, I promise to help you find the national treasure." Fang Yue finally made the decision to take action.

"but,"

Fang Yue changed the subject and looked at the princess seriously, "I also have a few conditions."

The eldest princess raised her eyebrows slightly and motioned for him to continue.

"First, I need a detailed map that marks all possible entrances and traps."

Fang Yue said in a deep voice, "Secondly, Your Highness the Princess must tell me the specific information and usage of the national treasure without reservation."

"Third, if we really find the national treasure, we must take it based on our own abilities."

Fang Yue added his last condition and looked at the princess with a firm gaze.

When the princess heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

She didn't expect Fang Yue to put forward such a condition, which meant that after finding the artifact, they might become competitors.

However, she also knew that Fang Yue was not an easy person to deal with, and such a proposal might be the fairest way.

"Okay, I agree to your terms." The princess answered decisively after a brief consideration. "I will provide you with a detailed map and tell you all the information about the national treasure. But after we find the artifact, we will each show our magical powers."

Fang Yue nodded and agreed.

He was fully aware of the difficulty of the task and also understood that his cooperation with the eldest princess was only temporary.

Once the national treasure is found, the relationship between them is likely to change.

"In that case, let's get going as soon as possible."

Fang Yue suggested, "Time is running out. The sooner we set out, the greater our chances of finding the artifact."

The eldest princess had no objection. She turned back to the room and took out an exquisite map and some information about the national artifact.

She handed these to Fang Yue and explained in detail the markings on the map and the relevant information about the artifacts.

In the next few days, Fang Yue and the eldest princess worked closely together to find the whereabouts of the national artifact.

At the same time, deep in the Wei Imperial Palace, the emperor, whose face was as pale as gold paper, sat in the imperial study with a solemn expression.

He was playing with a jade chess piece in his hand, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about some important issue.

"Your Majesty, there is news." An eunuch walked into the study cautiously and reported with his head down.

The emperor raised his head, his eyes were sharp: "Speak."

"Her Royal Highness the Princess and Fang Yue have joined forces and are searching for the national treasure." The eunuch said in a low voice.

When the emperor heard this, the chess piece in his hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, and his eyes became deep:
"Oh? They actually teamed up? This is interesting."

He slowly put the chess piece back into the chess box, stood up, walked to the window, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked at the distant horizon.

"The Princess and Fang Yue are both extremely smart people. If they join forces, they may really be able to find the national treasure."

The emperor murmured to himself, "However, this artifact concerns the fate of the Wei Dynasty and must not fall into the hands of others."

He turned around and said to the eunuch, "Pass the order down to strengthen the monitoring of the dragon vein area. Once the princess and Fang Yue are found to have obtained the national treasure, the soul refining formation will be activated immediately."

The emperor's words revealed an unquestionable determination.

The eunuch did not dare to delay and immediately stepped down to convey the emperor's order.

Elsewhere in the palace, a man in black was standing quietly in a secret room, his eyes as cold as ice.

When he learned that the princess and Fang Yue had joined forces to search for the national treasure and that the emperor had ordered enhanced surveillance, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"The national treasure is a battlefield item that belongs to Sword and Wind. How can we allow you to obtain it so easily?"

The man in black talked to himself, his voice revealing a chilling murderous intent.

In another corner of the city, Fang Yue and the eldest princess were following the instructions on the map, approaching the core area of ​​the dragon vein step by step.

They didn't know that a huge conspiracy against them had quietly unfolded.

"We have to be careful, this place is full of traps." Fang Yue reminded, his eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

The eldest princess nodded, her expression also unusually solemn: "I know, you have to be careful too."

They continued to move forward, taking every step with extreme caution.

The national treasure is right in front of them, but they also know that this battle will not be easy.

Fang Yue and the eldest princess walked carefully in the narrow passage.

Ancient totems are carved on the walls on both sides, as if telling the long history of this relic.

With every step they took, they felt the ground beneath their feet shaking slightly, and a mysterious and ancient atmosphere filled the air.

"It seems like a maze here." Fang Yue said in a low voice, staring at the fork in the road ahead with a frown.

The eldest princess didn't say anything, but she also felt the complexity of this place.

She followed Fang Yue closely, remaining vigilant at all times.

They chose an intersection to continue on their way, but soon realized that this choice seemed to be the wrong one.

They came across a massive stone gate, covered in intricate runes and patterns.

"This is a seal."

The princess recognized the runes on the stone door, and her expression became serious. "Only by unlocking this seal can we move forward."

Fang Yue nodded. He carefully observed the runes on the stone door, trying to find clues to unlock the seal.

The two of them began to work together to break the ancient seal, and time passed by every second.

Li Shengdong, the leader of Shadow Pavilion, has always been a mysterious figure in the martial arts world.

He controls a huge intelligence network and a group of elite assassins, and his actions are secretive and elusive.

At this moment, at the edge of the largest dense forest in the secret city.

"The Princess and Fang Yue have teamed up to search for the national treasure."

The news from Shadow made Li Shengdong's eyes narrow slightly, flashing with dangerous light.

He was well aware of the importance of the national treasure, and he was even more aware that if the princess and Fang Yue succeeded in getting it, it would have a profound impact on the power structure of the Wei Dynasty.

"Pavilion Master, what should we do?"

An elite assassin from the Shadow Pavilion asked in a low voice, his eyes filled with awe and anticipation.

Li Shengdong pondered for a moment and slowly said, "The national treasure must not fall into their hands.

Pass the order down, have all the troops of the Shadow Pavilion go out immediately, and make sure to find the artifact before the Princess and Fang Yue!"

Originally, he wanted to use Fang Yue to seize the Wei Dynasty's national treasure, but he didn't expect to be separated from Fang Yue in this maze city.

Now he learned that the other party had joined forces with the eldest princess of the Wei Dynasty, which immediately made Li Shengdong feel the urgency.

When everyone heard this, a hint of firmness and determination flashed in their eyes.

They were fully aware of the importance of this mission, and also knew that failure would bring huge losses to the Shadow Pavilion.

However, as the elites of the Shadow Pavilion, they have long been accustomed to dancing on the edge of a knife, and they are never afraid of unknown dangers and challenges.

"Let's go!" Li Shengdong gave an order, and everyone disappeared into the night like ghosts, leaving only the sound of the breeze blowing gently through the woods.

The night was as dark as ink, and the Shadow Pavilion elites led by Li Shengdong quietly shuttled through the streets and dense forests of the secret city. They were dressed in black, and their movements were swift and silent, as if they had merged into the night.

At the same time, Fang Yue and the eldest princess continued to move forward in the maze-like ruins.

They were unaware of the Shadow Pavilion's movements, but both of them remained highly vigilant.

"Princess, are you sure this route is correct?" Fang Yue asked with a frown, looking at the fork in the road ahead.

After breaking the seal, Fang Yue and the eldest princess walked carefully along the passage.

On the stone walls on both sides of the passage, ancient runes flickered mysteriously under the light of torches.

They all knew that these runes were probably some kind of protective mechanism left by the ancients, so they didn't dare to touch them easily.

"According to the instructions on the map, this route should be the shortest way to the national treasure."

The princess replied, her voice echoing in the empty passage with a hint of uncertainty. (End of this chapter)