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Additionally, those with ulterior motives are intimidated by the power of the Three Great Masters, and no one dares to act recklessly.
Although they are not present here, their reputation and extraordinary skills seem to resonate from hundreds of miles away, suppressing everyone.
Since Lu Chen and the others diverted the Treasure Guardian Beast, they have fled to an unknown location. At this moment, their fate is uncertain, and no news has returned.
But who can be sure that they won’t suddenly appear at some point and beat up the troublemakers or even execute them? It is this mindset that has repeatedly quelled their restless hearts, making them quiet and cautious.
The long-suppressed atmosphere has made the interactions among the crowd somewhat strange, filled with an unclear sense of oddity.
In fact, since the emergence of the Treasure Guardian Beast, the atmosphere among everyone has continuously changed as they progressed on their journey.
From the initial excitement to later silence, and now to this strange tension, all have been influenced by the Three Great Masters, leading to constant shifts.
At this moment, Princess Zhulan is leading her team amidst this large crowd, positioned neither at the front nor at the back.
This time, they have collected one-third of the entire batch of Treasure, approximately around fifty thousand pounds—not too much or too little—but still a considerable amount.
Aside from gold and silver, about half consists of jewelry or valuable decorations and antiques. If all were exchanged for hard currency in silver, it would amount to several tens of millions.
If this entire batch of Treasure were dumped into the market at once, it would undoubtedly impact the entire market and directly cause a downturn in the decoration and antique industry.
Of course, this is not a problem; as long as the operations are handled properly, throwing in the Treasure would not only avoid market shocks but could also increase prices—this requires wisdom.
How to utilize the Treasure is not an issue; what Princess Zhulan is most concerned about is whether they can smoothly transport it to reach Yushan Kingdom's Naval Base. This is what truly deserves her attention.
As Princess Zhulan walks, she occasionally furrows her brows, her delicate face turning pale or letting out a soft sigh. Her heart is filled with mixed feelings, and she can't shake off the notion that things won't go smoothly.
Then there’s Lu Chen; he is also a significant source of her worry. Although Lu Chen has allied with Bone-less Sorcerer and White-Browed Ancestor to form a temporary team, everyone knows what the situation really is—nothing but deceit and calculations among them.
Can Lu Chen handle White-Browed Ancestor and Bone-less Sorcerer? And what about that Void Immortal Treasure Guardian Beast? It’s important to note that Lu Chen is considered the weakest among them.
The more Princess Zhulan thinks about it, the more unsettled she feels. Various worries weigh on her mind; however, there’s nothing she can do. The world of Lu Chen is beyond her reach, making her concerns futile.
“Ha ha ha ha!” At that moment, loud laughter echoed from afar, startling everyone.
Princess Zhulan suddenly raised her head, hearing the source of the voice, which was somewhat aged and deep, clearly not Lu Chen's. First of all, Lu Chen would never act so ostentatiously.
Almost at the same time, a sense of foreboding arose in Princess Zhulan's heart. Lu Chen had not returned, or perhaps he could not return; was there still a need for explanation in such a situation?
Before she could think further, amidst the astonished gazes of everyone, a streak of light flashed overhead and quickly intercepted the entire group at the front.
This person was none other than the White-Browed Ancestor, the junior disciple of the Yellow Brow Ancestor, a mysterious figure within the Star Gate, and also Korea's greatest support.
As soon as he landed, the people from Korea were naturally overjoyed; Chu Yuzhu and Huang Jiao were already beaming with delight. Everyone else had disappeared, but only the White-Browed Ancestor returned flamboyantly, which seemed to signify something.
"Leave wealth but keep your life; keep your life but leave wealth," the White-Browed Ancestor declared upon landing.
At that moment, he appeared spirited with his flowing white hair, and his words carried a certain momentum that intimidated everyone present.
Indeed, with Lu Chen and the Bone-less Sorcerer absent, the White-Browed Ancestor naturally became the strongest here; no one could defeat him.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was stunned. Wasn't what the White-Browed Ancestor was doing akin to robbery? It was extremely excessive; almost no one was willing to heed his words.
After all, it was everyone who had painstakingly brought out the Treasure from within the cave. Why should they hand it over to someone else halfway? This was their lifeblood; they had never seen so much money after working hard for most of their lives. So who would willingly give it up?
Immediately, two people attempted to flee, trying to sneak away unnoticed while clutching their packages.
They had barely taken a few steps when they saw the White-Browed Ancestor's eyes sharpen. He kicked a few pebbles into the air.
The pebbles sliced through the air with a "whoosh," striking those individuals in their abdomens. Blood spurted out as they fell stiffly to the ground, instantly becoming corpses.
At this moment, everyone fell silent. The White-Browed Ancestor's declaration of leaving wealth but keeping life was no mere empty talk; if they wanted to keep their Treasure, they had to surrender their lives.
Conversely, if they wished to live, they had to obediently leave behind their Treasure and could then depart without further concern for their lives.
Being forced into such a predicament left everyone feeling extremely uncomfortable and furious yet helpless; the White-Browed Ancestor was too powerful—who could possibly defeat him?
After a moment of silence, everyone reluctantly walked up to the White-Browed Ancestor and placed down their Treasure. They shook their heads with sighs of resignation and left in discontent. Their journey into the Gobi Desert had been fraught with danger, only to end up empty-handed with nothing to show for it.
More and more people began to actively surrender their Treasures and then turned to leave. Of course, they could also hide some in their sleeves or pockets, which they did not mind, but how much could one really hide?
Under the immense pressure, it felt like stealing a few gold coins was still not enough to buy equipment for this trip. It was frustrating.
Among the soldiers from Korea, besides the Camels and personnel, there was also a Palanquin. The status of this Palanquin was far more valuable than those Camels, and several elite soldiers were specifically assigned to guard it along the way, ensuring that no suspicious entities approached.
After the White-Browed Ancestor landed, several people escorted the Palanquin to stand before the White-Browed Ancestor, displaying a respectful demeanor.
The White-Browed Ancestor coldly smiled and then dove into the Palanquin. When he emerged again, the Palanquin was completely empty.
In reality, the Palanquin was not empty; it contained the Flesh of the White-Browed Ancestor. What had just appeared before everyone was merely the Yin Spirit manifestation of the White-Browed Ancestor, not the true essence of him.
At this moment, the one who stepped out from the Palanquin was indeed the real White-Browed Ancestor—genuinely authentic.
Under such circumstances, even the Gaochang Ancient Kingdom began to actively surrender their Treasures. Camels were led one by one into Korea's camp and handed over personally to Korean personnel.
The Ganda Prince stood by cursing loudly, baring his teeth in anger, his brows furrowing in frustration.
This was an unavoidable situation; their key figure was the Bone Mage. However, at this moment, the Bone Mage had not returned; only the White-Browed Ancestor came back. Without their support, they had no choice but to obediently hand over their Treasures in hopes of preserving their lives.
Princess Zhulan's delicate face turned as pale as paper. Their side was also filled with anger and resentment, unable to find peace.
However, given Princess Zhulan and her companions' personalities, how could they easily surrender their Treasures and hand them over to the enemy camp?
At this moment, Yue Shaoting and the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards sensed something was off and realized that things might not end well. Therefore, all nine of them consciously stepped aside, preparing to watch from a distance.
Initially, Yue Shaoting had agreed with Lu Chen not to interfere in this matter. At first in the cave, she helped Princess Zhulan and her group collect Treasures and store them in a Sack; that had already been a form of assistance.
Now, however, the situation had changed. If she were to help again, it would mean putting a knife to her own throat—this would be an unwise move.
Seeing Yue Shaoting's actions made Princess Zhulan immediately make a disgusted expression; she felt extreme aversion towards Yue Shaoting.
Yet she had no way out; if she truly wanted to deal with Yue Shaoting, she would have acted long ago instead of waiting until this critical moment.
At this moment, no matter how excessive Yue Shaoting was, it was not something she should worry about. What required her decision was the fate of this batch of Treasure.
Princess Zhulan, Tu Youdong, and other core figures exchanged glances, and then, in tacit agreement, stepped out of the crowd to hurry the Camel to take a detour and leave.
At the same time, twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors drew their short knives, standing ready. Behind their cold and cool bear skin masks, a murderous intent emanated; anyone who dared to approach would first be greeted by the Bear Tendon Bow, turning them into a beehive.
Princess Zhulan shouted, "Hurry up, we need to take a detour and must not hand over the Treasure to the White-Browed Old Thief."
The Western Seven States under Korea's rule, though land-poor, produced many warriors; it would not be an exaggeration to say they were strong and well-equipped. If they obtained this batch of Treasure, their strength would grow beyond imagination.
If Korea's power surged, it would undoubtedly become a formidable dark horse in the struggle for dominance in the Central Plains, which meant becoming an enemy of Sun Zizhao. Princess Zhulan could not allow such a thing to happen.
The survival of Sun Zizhao directly affected her as a princess of a neighboring country; conversely, if Sun Zizhao benefited, she would also gain much.
Therefore, she could not imagine what consequences would arise if this batch of Treasure fell into Korea's hands.
In terms of personality, Princess Zhulan was also quite strong-willed; she would not tolerate her own failure and absolutely could not allow it.
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