Chapter Twenty-Two: Eldest Senior Brother

King of All Arts Daoist of the Third Month 2594 words 2026-04-13 12:55:26

“Searching for dragons, one must look for entwined mountains; each layer of entwinement is a barrier. If the gate is locked with a thousand bolts, surely a noble resides within!”

At this moment, atop a lofty mountain, a young man clad in azure robes and holding a compass appeared to be searching for something. Behind him, a large group of men in suits waited respectfully.

After a long while, the young man touched the earth with his hand; the soil was damp and carried a fishy scent. He smiled, “It’s right here!”

“Have you found it?” A corpulent, well-dressed tycoon, followed by a bevy of beautiful women, ran over excitedly.

“The chief disciple of the Maoshan Sect, Celestial Master Zhang Zhiheng, truly lives up to his reputation!” the tycoon flattered. “It seems this is exactly where Cao Anman’s ambitions lie!”

“Indeed. When Cao Cao marched north to Dai and Wu, his nephew Cao Anman led the charge but met an untimely death. His burial site should be here. As Cao Cao’s nephew, he must have been buried with riches and treasures. However…”

Zhang Zhiheng suddenly changed the topic, “I will help you find the ideal entrance to the tomb, allowing you to avoid unnecessary risks. We can bypass the side chambers and go straight to the main chamber, saving time and reducing casualties, since the tomb is riddled with traps. But as agreed, the gold and treasures will be split equally. Don’t try to cheat me.”

“Of course! How would I dare deceive the chief disciple of Maoshan? If you were to unle