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"You just mentioned that your son has fallen for someone else, and that is indeed true. This is your own flesh and blood, much like you back in the day when you discarded your original husband and threw yourself into the arms of the Former Emperor... In fact, both of the twins you bore are alive. The reason I told you that only one survived was entirely out of concern that the Former Emperor might feel grateful enough to eliminate them. Now, seeing how they are turning against each other for power and women, do you not feel punished?"
Empress Dowager Mingxi was completely stunned...
The moon gradually faded away, and dawn broke. Wisps of mist began to rise from the mountains. Standing at the cave entrance and looking down felt as if there was a thin veil separating them, revealing only vague outlines.
In such weather, Mei Shuang was filled with disappointment and anxiety.
Forget about the fog; even without it, it would be difficult for ordinary people to ascend. With such thick mist, it was likely that Nangong Mo Yi would grow impatient waiting for them to arrive, disappearing with them in mere moments.
It seemed that fate could not be defied.
Sure enough, after waiting for about an hour, Nangong Mo Yi spoke up, "Miss Mei Shuang, will you continue to come with me or reconsider the location of that sheepskin scroll?"
Mei Shuang fell silent for a moment before replying lightly, "That sheepskin scroll is not with me, but I have seen its contents..."
"Oh? What did it say?" Nangong Mo Yi asked.
"It mentioned the origins of that treasure and the strange occurrences surrounding it... At that time, the Founding Ancestor did not know the source of the anomalies; he only believed it was fate punishing him for his actions. Therefore, in his later years, he personally wrote down these things. Decades ago, when the Central Plains and surrounding regions were fragmented and war-torn, with people suffering greatly, unifying the realm was a common aspiration and an inevitable trend. For the sake of the common people, the Founding Ancestor sent troops to unify the world and established the Great Qin Empire with the goal of 'fighting to end fighting.' Once the wars ceased and stability returned, it would be a blessing for all. At the same time, he wanted future generations to understand that war is a last resort for peace; thus, war is not necessarily a good thing. It is said that conquering a land is easy but maintaining it is difficult. As long as future descendants govern diligently, they can prevent their territory from falling into chaos and spare the people from suffering due to war..."
"Absurd!" Nangong Mo Yi interrupted Mei Shuang's words. "The Founding Ancestor could have easily conveyed these thoughts to his Xiao Clan family; why write them down as a message left here? Is he speaking to Heaven?"
Mei Shuang shook her head. "The Founding Ancestor was a great emperor; does he not possess foresight along with his ability to unify the realm?"
She turned toward Lady Aida. "Since you are a descendant of the Southwest Region's Meizu people, I will not hide this from you. The Founding Ancestor indeed had remarkable foresight; he knew that more than one person would be interested in the treasure. The mechanisms he set up were both secretive and perilous as double insurance: one was to prevent treasure thieves from entering from outside; two was his anticipation that descendants of the Nangong Family or those from the Southwest Region would come seeking treasures. Therefore, he also mentioned inside that he had failed to properly educate the Former Emperor and felt guilty toward his ancestors as well as toward the Nangong Family. If one day members of the Nangong Family successfully arrive here, they will see this. However, chaos must not reign in the world..."
Mei Shuang's words left the cave in complete silence. Nangong Mo Yi stared at Mei Shuang, his expression hidden behind the mask shifting between dark and light.
Lady Aida also pursed her lips slightly.
Nangong Mo Yi stepped closer, his gaze changing as he questioned Mei Shuang, "Since the Founding Ancestor has said that the Former Emperor is unworthy and incompetent, why would the Founding Ancestor abdicate to him? There must be some untold secret here... Now tell me, where is the token?"
Mei Shuang shook her head. "I know where the parchment is, but how can I be sure you will keep your word?"
Nangong Mo Yi no longer held back and slowly drew a sharp knife from his sleeve.
The blade reflected the brightness in Mei Shuang's clear eyes. With just a light touch, she immediately felt a sharp pain on one side of her neck, even sensing blood dripping down to her chest.
She winced in pain, unable to suppress a hiss.
This Nangong Mo Yi was indeed as ruthless as a snake.
Nangong Mo Yi raised the knife to inspect it, noticing a trace of blood on it. He took out a small vial and poured some powder from inside onto the bloodstains. "As long as this powder comes into contact with your wound and mixes with your blood, I believe you will soon be begging me to let you speak."
Mei Shuang was alarmed.
Just as the tip of the knife was about to touch her wound, Lady Aida stepped forward. "Let her go!"
Nangong Mo Yi paused with the knife in hand, raising an eyebrow as he glanced at Lady Aida. "Hmph. What? Don't you want to use her to get what you desire? Don't forget, she is the beloved of our common enemy. Once she speaks, dealing with our enemy will be much easier..."
Lady Aida coldly glanced at Mei Shuang before turning to Nangong Mo Yi. "Of course, but I want her intact. She has already been poisoned before. If your substances come into contact with her, she may not survive it. If she accidentally dies, wouldn't that render everything pointless?"
Nangong Mo Yi retracted the knife and looked at Lady Aida, scrutinizing her for a moment. "You better not have any other intentions. Otherwise, the last descendant of the Meizu will also vanish from this world."
Lady Aida did not respond, only walking towards the cave entrance, staring blankly at the increasingly thick fog outside.
"Are you just going to wait here aimlessly? What if Xiao Luo doesn't come? Wouldn't that be a waste of time?" Nangong Mo Yi, unable to contain his impatience, approached Lady Aida and questioned her.
Lady Aida glanced back, pondered for a moment, and said calmly, "I am certain that the emperor of the Great Qin Empire will come. I will kill him, and as for what he brings as a gift, I have ways to make this young lady reveal it. However, there is a treasure belonging to my Ancestors in the vault that I need your help to find..."
Nangong Mo Yi nodded upon hearing this. "That's a good plan. Once the main task is completed, you can choose any treasure you want..."
Suddenly, a commotion came from behind them as the Dragon Pythons grew restless.
Both of them turned around simultaneously.
They saw several Dragon Pythons that had either been lying quietly or swimming slowly in the cave suddenly raise their bodies high in alarm. Even outsiders like them could tell that something had startled these Dragon Pythons.
Lady Aida observed everything before her, suppressing her inner excitement with a meaningful gaze.
Nangong Mo Yi stepped forward and instructed one of the men in black, "Go check if someone is coming up..."
The man in black complied and left.
Nangong Mo Yi reached out to touch the lead yellow Dragon Python and then had another man in black bring over a box.
Upon opening the box, an indescribable odor spread throughout the cave.
With a howl, Mei Shuang nearly retched. "What is this? It smells awful; it's truly disgusting."
Nangong Mo Yi signaled for the man in black to feed each Dragon Python a small lump, and only then did all the Dragon Pythons gradually calm down.
Nangong Mo Yi approached Mei Shuang and sneered, "What's wrong? Doesn't it smell good? It's made from human flesh seasoning, specifically prepared to raise them. It is said that if they eat human flesh, they will become as intelligent as humans. Soon, everyone here will become their food."
The people in the cave were horrified, with some even vomiting on the spot.
Seeing Nangong Mo Yi's smug expression, Mei Shuang trembled in fear and then laughed in anger, "Nangong Mo Yi, a person as malicious as you deserves to be punished by everyone. Even if it's not for me, you will eventually be struck down by heaven! I never expected that the esteemed Nangong Family would have such a wicked descendant like you. You truly deserve to descend into the depths of hell!"
"Hmph! Shut up!" Nangong Mo Yi shouted angrily. "Compared to the people slaughtered by the Xiao Clan, what does this count for? However, it seems you still have some use; your arrival was faster than I expected."
Before long, a man in black hurried over and whispered a few words in Nangong Mo Yi's ear. Nangong Mo Yi paused and looked over, "What? Xiao Luo has arrived?"
Mei Shuang's body shook.
"Are you sure it's him?" Nangong Mo Yi asked.
"Yes..."
"Great!" Nangong Mo Yi clapped in delight, his gaze becoming deep and mysterious. "Perfect timing! Prepare to welcome him!"
Following the path laid out by the eunuchs, Xiao Luo strode along the mountain road, with Li Gonggong jogging closely behind.
Li Gonggong looked at the emperor, who arrived without showing any signs of fatigue despite the late hour, and couldn't help but admire him. The emperor was eager to save people and seemed completely unfazed, while he himself was exhausted from traversing such a long and steep mountain path.
Looking around, the scenery before and behind the mountain was starkly different.
The front of the mountain was lush and green, while the back was barren land resembling desolate hills. Only a few trees occasionally protruded from the rocky cliffs, adding a touch of life to the stark Sheer Cliff and showcasing their resilient forms.
"Your Majesty, please take your time. It's still early, let me assist you."
Xiao Luo furrowed his brows in deep thought, completely ignoring the following Li Gonggong. Not far ahead, there were others to assist, and those experts among the Eunuchs were not comparable to the weak Li Gonggong.
In fact, by the time Xiao Luo was halfway up, someone had already reached the mountain peak, hiding outside the cave. This way, they avoided crossing paths with the Dragon Python, preventing unnecessary sacrifices.
The cave was not small; aside from one side facing the Sheer Cliff, the other three sides were adjacent to nearby areas. The terrain appeared flat but was treacherous, especially when fog rolled in. What seemed like flat ground often concealed many traps.
When Xiao Luo appeared in the cave like a deity, Mei Shuang's eyes widened in an instant!
Dressed in a simple dark robe, aside from the crimson gold crown on his head signifying his imperial status, his attire was no different from that of an ordinary person.
Mei Shuang seemed to be in a dream, staring blankly at Xiao Luo. He stood deep at the cave entrance with his hands clasped behind him. His sculpted features and slightly pursed lips exuded an imposing presence without anger. In that moment, Mei Shuang felt her heart suddenly race.
As soon as Xiao Luo entered, he noticed Mei Shuang standing there like a statue at the cave entrance. He glanced over her and felt relieved that she was still intact.
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