Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

Yue Zhuoqun primarily cultivated the Zixia Divine Skill and did not obtain the Beiming Divine Skill, but he did obtain the Xuanming Divine Palm.

When this palm technique is used, the route of internal energy is very strange, which can transform internal energy into something extremely insidious. When combined with the positive yang energy of the Purple Cloud Divine Skill, it can also generate a life-and-death talisman. It's just unknown how its power compares to the original version.

He Hongyao was startled and nervously touched the area where the Life and Death Talisman had been inserted, but she did not notice anything unusual.

"Don't worry, as long as my Life and Death Talisman is not activated, it will not take effect within a month."

It will flare up a month later, causing unbearable itching all over the body, which will get worse day by day, and the pain will gradually increase.

After eighty-one days, the number increases further, repeating endlessly.

The Five Poisons Sect was known for its use of poison, and it had many torturous poisons. However, listening to Yue Zhuoqun's introduction to the Life and Death Talisman still sent chills down her spine.

"I have three pills here that can relieve your pain three times."

"what do you want to do?"

He Hongyao is love-struck, but she's not stupid.

Knowing that Yue Zhuoqun had subjected him to such terrifying methods, he knew it wasn't just simple torture.

"I've heard that your Five Poisons Sect possesses three treasures. Bring them to me so I can help you dispel the Life and Death Talisman."

The Golden Snake Sword, the Twenty-Four Golden Snake Cones, and the Treasure Map of Emperor Jianwen are the so-called Three Treasures.

Although Yue Zhuoqun taught Xia Xueyi the Golden Snake Sword Technique, this martial art can only be fully utilized when combined with the Golden Snake Sword.

If you were to redeem a set from the system shop, it would cost a considerable amount of Martial Coins.

Now that we can get it through He Hongyao, why not?

"Since you know that it is a treasure of my Five Poisons Sect, it must be guarded very carefully. How could I possibly take it out?"

"That's a question you should consider yourself."

Yue Zhuoqun smiled coldly: "When you come to rob someone else's treasure, you should be prepared for your own treasure to be taken away."

If you are unwilling, you can try to dispel my life-and-death talisman, or endure the torment.

"Shan'er, find Miss He some clothes to cover herself with, and let them leave."

In the end, He Hongyao could only leave, staggering away with a group of subordinates, feeling utterly frustrated.

At this moment, everyone from the Wuwei Escort Agency had returned to normal.

"Alright, after this battle, there shouldn't be anyone foolish enough to make a move on the way to the capital."

You continue escorting the goods on the road!

As Yue Zhuoqun spoke, he glanced discreetly in a certain direction, then vanished in a flash.

As the group continued on their way, a man and a woman dressed in blue and purple clothes rose from the ground in that direction.

"I never expected Yue Buqun to be so skilled in martial arts." The middle-aged man in purple spoke with a heavy Gansu accent.

The young woman in blue frowned and asked, "Should we still make a move?"

"Yue Buqun will definitely be secretly following and protecting him; to take action would only invite humiliation."

However, once they arrive in the capital, they will have to hand over their goods; there will be plenty of opportunities.

"Let's go, we'll head straight to the capital!"

Chapter 25 Rama's Remains

As they headed north, no one dared to rob the caravan again.

Even if there were any, they would only be ignorant mountain thieves, and the Wuwei Escort Agency's escorts would have taken care of them without Yang Lin and the others even lifting a finger.

Two weeks later, the group arrived in the capital city without incident.

They were still a mile from the city gate when they sensed many eyes watching them from the shadows, but no one dared to approach.

At the city gate, Yue Zhuoqun reappeared and joined everyone.

"Sect Leader Yue, it is fortunate that you all from Mount Hua accompanied and protected us on this trip, otherwise there would have been no problems."

"Later, I, Lin, will host a banquet to welcome the sect leader and all the young heroes of your sect, to wash away the dust of your long journey."

Looking at the three large characters "Da Ming Gate" on the city wall, Lin Zhennan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Yue Zhuoqun smiled and said, "We can talk about that later. Let's go and deliver the goods first!"

“Yes, yes, let’s go deliver the goods first.” Lin Zhennan nodded quickly.

He really didn't want to keep that damned wooden box in his hands for even a second longer.

A moment later, they arrived at a magnificent mansion.

In front of the main gate are two stone lions taller than a person, and the bright red gate is painted with vermilion, with a plaque that reads "Zhang Mansion" hanging high above.

Zhang Haiduan was dismissed from his post as Grand Secretary two years ago and has been living in seclusion at home ever since. However, judging from the grandeur of his courtyard, there are no signs of decay.

After being informed, the side door opened, and an elderly man who looked like a butler came out to greet them.

Only Yue Zhuoqun and Lin Zhennan were allowed to enter the mansion; everyone else had to wait outside. Even the two of them had to remove their swords.

The butler led the two to a side hall, where a man in brocade robes and exuding an air of authority sat in the center.

He was around fifty years old, with graying hair and beard, but his spirit was still very high.

This man is the former Grand Secretary – Zhang Haiduan.

Behind Zhang Haiduan stood a young man with a square face, straight eyebrows, and a thick beard.

The young man's breathing was deep and powerful, and he carried two swords, one long and one short, at his waist, clearly indicating that he possessed considerable martial arts skills.

This young man should be Zhang Haiduan's son, Zhang Renfeng.

Yue Zhuoqun's mind raced, but he clasped his hands in a fist salute and greeted Lin Zhennan together: "Greetings, Lord Zhang."

"I am currently retired and have no official position, so there is no need for such formalities between you two."

Zhang Haiduan said politely, then looked at Lin Zhennan impatiently: "Has what I asked for arrived?"

"I have successfully completed my mission."

As Lin Zhennan spoke, the servants of the Zhang family carried the wooden box into the hall. Zhang Renfeng personally stepped forward to take it and handed it to Zhang Haiduan.

"father."

Zhang Haiduan quickly stood up, his dignified composure replaced by excitement. He subconsciously wanted to open the box to take a look, but then stopped and looked at Yue Zhuoqun and the other person.

"You didn't open it and look at it without permission on the way, did you?"

"I wouldn't dare!" Lin Zhennan quickly bowed.

Even though Zhang Haiduan had been dismissed from his post, he was still a former Grand Secretary, and he dared not be disrespectful in the slightest.

Yue Zhuoqun didn't have such a strong sense of awe. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Although we haven't seen it, the news of Luo Mo's remains appearing in the world is no secret in the martial arts world."

Zhang Haiduan narrowed his eyes slightly: "There is a profound martial arts technique hidden in the remains of Rama. Mr. Yue, are you not tempted?"

"Don't worry, Lord Zhang. Although Luo Mo's internal energy is profound and mysterious, my Huashan martial arts are not bad either. It's not like I, Yue, would have to take action to snatch it."

Even if he wanted to obtain Rama's remains, he wouldn't resort to murder and robbery; that's simply beneath him.

"Mr. Yue's magnanimity is truly admirable." Zhang Haiduan gave Yue Buqun a higher opinion of him.

Then, without further concealment, he opened the wooden box openly.

Inside was a half-mummified corpse, which was the upper part of Rama's remains.

Zhang Haiduan's breathing quickened as he looked at it, and he couldn't help but reach out and touch it.

"As a scholar in officialdom, if Lord Zhang obtains this half of the remains of Rama, it may attract greedy people to fight over it. It would be best to take precautions as soon as possible."

Yue Zhuoqun spoke up to remind him.

In the original drama, Zhang Haiduan's family obtained this half of the remains of Rama and was wiped out by the Black Stone Organization. Zhang Renfeng was lucky to survive because his heart was on the right side.

He couldn't understand why someone who had served as the Grand Secretary would be so obsessed with this martial arts technique.

Some analysts believe that Zhang Renfeng had a congenital illness and wanted to use Luo Mo's internal energy to repair his body.

But Zhang Renfeng's breathing was deep and his martial arts skills were not weak, so he did not look sick at all.

Hearing Yue Zhuoqun's words, Zhang Haiduan calmed down and smiled, saying:

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Yue."

Although I am no longer in court, my connections in officialdom remain intact, and since this is the capital, I doubt anyone would dare to act recklessly.

Yue Zhuoqun neither confirmed nor denied the statement, but did not say anything more.

"Liang Fu".

As Zhang Haiduan called out, the steward from before came in carrying a wooden tray with a thick stack of silver notes on it.

"This is the escort fee we agreed upon beforehand, a total of fifty thousand taels. Chief Escort Lin can count it."

Lin Zhennan reached out and took it: "Who in the world doesn't know that Zhang Gong is an upright and incorruptible official? No need for the 'light'."

"In that case, I will not keep you any longer."

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