A Shocking Dream

Kou Jing's words came from the selfishness of a mother. No matter whether it was Lin Bingshuang five years ago or Yunshuang now, she really didn't want to see Qin Rongchen get involved with any woman.

"Empress Dowager, next month is the New Year. I heard from the delegation from the Jinyu Court that they will return to the Yun Kingdom after the New Year. They said they want to experience the prosperity of our Daqi New Year."

The beginning of the year, the first day of the new year, is a day that Daqi attaches great importance to. However, Daqi, a rich and prosperous country, still has a curfew, and the nights are usually deserted.

However, the curfew will be lifted on New Year's Eve, the three days before and the three days after the New Year. The people who have been "locked" by the curfew for a year will do many fun and joyful activities, and the streets of the capital at night will be prosperous and bustling.

"Time flies by so fast! My life has already ended so quickly. I didn't realize it was already the end of the year in the blink of an eye. Time flies so fast, it really makes me feel sad. It's time to discuss the matter of Yu'er getting married and taking a concubine. After Yu'er gets married, the Crown Princess can control Yu'er's temper and make him calm down and attend to the government. We can't let him do whatever he wants. Come, go and get the Queen."

"Yes"

The end of the year, the last period of the year.

Autumn Falls Mountain

Night fell quietly, and darkness enveloped the entire mountain like a thick curtain. It was so pitch black that one could not see one's hand in front of one's face, as if endless thick ink was splashed freely.

Some of the people at the foot of the mountain crouched down, carefully fiddling with sticks to build a fire. Others stretched out their hands, leaning against the dancing flames, warming themselves while observing the people around them in the light. Everyone chatted and discussed. Some had been at Qiuluo Mountain for half a month, their brows furrowed, their heads shaken in frustration, as if weary of the long wait. Others, having arrived only a few days earlier, still wore a touch of excitement and curiosity, glancing around from time to time. Some, having heard rumors and rushed here, some from far away, were still on their way.

They had gathered here for one reason: the treasure and martial arts manuals of the Su Nu sect on Qiuluo Mountain. Most of them didn't believe there was any treasure hidden in these deep mountains and forests, but some unconsciously stroked their chins, a hint of hesitation in their eyes, thinking: There's no smoke without fire. What if there really is one? If they watched someone else take it without getting involved, wouldn't that be a missed opportunity? So, with this mentality, they stayed, waiting for the treasure that might appear.

But what exactly is this mysterious place called Qiuluo Mountain? Numerous groups entered the mountain and searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the entrance to the Su Nu sect. Someone wondered, "Could it be that they never eat or drink, never leaving the mountain?" Someone quickly retorted, "They're not immortals, how could they possibly live without food and water?" Another person frowned, folding their arms across their chest, and said, "They can't fly in the sky, so maybe they crawl underground?" Someone nearby scratched their head and joked, "Well, maybe they swim in the sea." "If everyone has that ability, then why take the treasure? Wouldn't it be better to share it with everyone?" someone said, spreading their hands expectantly. "Yeah, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. These women of the Su Nu sect aren't like us men who eat, drink, and have fun. They don't have much money to spend, and they can't take this treasure with them to their graves," a burly man said angrily, stamping his foot vigorously.

"I've told you all before, let's just burn Qiuluo Mountain down and expose their true colors, leaving them with nowhere to hide." Someone waved his fist, his emotions boiling. "That's better than just waiting here. I've been here for nearly half a month, and there's still no progress." Another sighed, a look of worry on his face. "Burning the mountain on fire is illegal. Aren't you afraid the authorities will come and hold you accountable?" someone asked worriedly. "We only saw the fire here, how do we know who started it? You didn't see it, and neither did I, so how can you say it was me? Besides, we set the fire just to force them out. Once they come out and put it out, who will know?" A man with a pointed face and monkey cheeks said cunningly, his eyes rolling. "This is a good plan, but the leader of the martial arts world doesn't approve of us doing this. It undermines the moral principles of the martial arts world." An old man stroked his beard and shook his head slightly.

"The leader is just a young boy. He is just a little bit better in martial arts. What does he know about the code of conduct in the martial arts world?" Someone said with disdain, waving his hand as he spoke.

"Speaking of the moral principles of the martial arts world, he was able to sit in the position of the leader of the martial arts world, but the things he did had nothing to do with the moral principles of the martial arts world." Another person curled his lips and shook his head slightly.

"I heard that they asked Chen Xiao, the eldest disciple of the Seven Stars Sect, to look for the intersection. How come there is no news after several days in the mountains? Can the Seven Stars Sect really work?" Someone frowned, looking confused.

"Seven Stars Sect? How can you trust them with their half-baked skills that sometimes work and sometimes don't?" A tall man crossed his arms over his chest, his tone full of doubt.

"Even if you don't believe it, no one will look into the mechanism set up by the Su Nu sect. We can only try our best." Another person sighed helplessly.

"What is the origin of this Su Nu sect? How come they know about mechanical engineering?" someone asked curiously.

"The Su Nu Sect was formerly called the Wu Nian Sect, and the current Gui Yuan Sect also branched out from the Wu Nian Sect. The leader of the Wu Nian Sect is a miraculous doctor who saves lives, and his background is unknown. He not only knows mechanical engineering, but also has superb medical skills. He can revive the dead and turn bones into flesh." An old man said slowly, with a hint of awe in his eyes.

"Such magical powers? Are you serious?" Someone widened his eyes, his face full of surprise.

"I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be false? At that time, we were at Mingyue Villa, and everyone saw it with their own eyes. She just took the needle and pricked a few times, and brought back to life a woman who had been dead for three days in full view of everyone. The woman even kowtowed to her to thank her, and when she got married, she even invited the leader of the Wunian Sect to attend, but I don't know whether he went in the end." A middle-aged man described it vividly, as if the scene was right in front of him.

"It's so miraculous that it can bring back a person who has been dead for three days? Could that woman have used the Shaolin Turtle Breathing Technique to hold her breath?" someone asked doubtfully, frowning slightly as he spoke.

"Are you kidding? Turtle Breathing Technique is the unique skill of Shaolin. How can it be easily taught to others? Moreover, she is a woman. If it is really spread out, won't she be ridiculed by the world?" Another person immediately retorted with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

"Of course, she did more than just this one thing." An old man nodded slightly with a serious expression.

"So, the medical skills of the Wu Nian sect leader are worthy of the title of miracle doctor." Someone said with emotion, a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"Oh, you don't know, the leader of the Wu Nian sect did so many amazing things back then that it's impossible to describe them all. It's a pity..." A middle-aged man hesitated to speak, with a trace of regret on his face.

"What a pity?" someone asked anxiously.

"It's a pity that the leader of the Wu Nian Sect is also a human being and also lives for money. Her mechanical skills have never been revealed to others. She used them to make weapons for the court and conquered many other countries." The middle-aged man sighed and said slowly.

"So, when Prince An came to power, many of the territories he conquered were the result of the mechanical engineering of the Wu Nian Sect's leader?" Someone widened his eyes, his face filled with shock.

"Yes, later on, the leader of the Wu Nian sect knew that she was getting old, so she handed over all the mechanical drawings to the court, and then came to Qiuluo Mountain to establish the Wu Nian sect, and disappeared. She was a remarkable woman, and we don't know her name. She said that the name Wu Nian was because she thought it sounded nice, so she called it that. Wu Za Wu Nian, that's how the Wu Nian sect came about. No matter how much a person stirs up the world, in the end, no one will know of her existence." An old man stroked his beard and shook his head slightly, his eyes full of emotion.

"According to what you said, I believe that there are martial arts secrets in Qiuluo Mountain, but there is no trace of the treasure. How did it get out?" Someone asked with a puzzled look on his face, frowning slightly as he spoke.

"Since the Guiyuan Sect branched out from the Wunian Sect, the leader of the Guiyuan Sect must know the entrance to the mountain. They should have come together to look for it after hearing the rumor. How come they haven't seen any trace of the Guiyuan Sect disciples until now?" Another person also raised his own question, his eyes full of confusion.

"Didn't we see Guiyuan Sect's senior disciple Gu Liangze appear at the foot of the mountain a few days ago? But he didn't seem to believe the rumors and went back with his people." A middle-aged man recalled.

"Could it be that the Guiyuan Sect has long known that there is no treasure in the mountain, so they don't care?" someone speculated.

"That's not impossible." Another person nodded slightly in agreement.

"Boom!" In the silent night, the sound of fireworks suddenly exploded in the sky. Everyone looked in unison, and they felt that the fireworks looked familiar, but they couldn't remember where they were from.

"This is the signal firework from the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace!" someone in the crowd shouted after recognizing it. Could it be that there are the Crown Prince's men in Qiuluo Mountain? The imperial court had also sent officials to Qiuluo Mountain to investigate the treasure. This signal was merely a signal of direction. Could it be that the imperial court had found the entrance to the mountain before them? Concern and confusion welled up in the crowd.