Legend of the Embroiderer

Inside the palace, the melodious sounds of stringed instruments flowed like the gurgling of water, interweaving with people's laughter and joy, weaving together a lively, cheerful and joyful banquet scene.

In this festive and peaceful atmosphere, an indescribable sense of unease quietly arose in the heart of Crown Prince Li Zhao.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the thrilling life-and-death battle with the leader of the Netherworld Cult.

At that time, the flashes of swords and the sounds of killing were deafening. The whole scene was thrilling and full of dangers.

Especially when the mysterious man in black suddenly appeared and muttered to himself, Li Zhao's heart tightened.

At this moment, Li Zhao was sitting at the main seat at the banquet, although the corners of his mouth were always slightly raised, maintaining a faint smile.

But in reality, his heart had already been churning violently like a turbulent sea.

His deep eyes would occasionally glance towards the sealing stone in the corner of the banquet hall.

I saw the stone lying there quietly, like a sleeping beast. Although it seemed calm, it emitted a subtle and heart-pounding light.

Li Zhao couldn't help but whisper to himself, "Have we really completely mastered the power contained in this seal stone?"

His voice was low and slightly worried, as if he was expressing his deepest doubts and worries to the air. His words also revealed a hint of a strong curiosity about the unknown.

Su Mengyao, who was standing by, keenly noticed Li Zhao's strange expression, so she walked slowly to Li Zhao's side with light steps, then lowered her voice and asked softly:

"Prince, you look like you have something on your mind." As she spoke, her beautiful eyes fixed on Li Zhao. Her eyes were not only filled with deep concern, but also with a hint of joking.

It is obvious that they want to ease the current tense and solemn atmosphere a little through this light-hearted and humorous way.

The corners of Li Zhao's mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile, but behind that smile was a deep worry that he tried hard to hide.

He slowly said, "Mengyao, at this moment, I can't help but fall into deep thought. Has our fierce battle really come to an end like this?"

Although he tried to make his tone sound more relaxed, the worry that was faintly visible between his brows could not be completely erased.

Meanwhile, Wuchen, standing not far away, was gazing intently at the mysterious seal stone. With his profound Taoist skills, he possessed a keener and deeper insight into this powerful force originating from ancient times.

He frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "The power contained in this seal stone is probably far more complex and unfathomable than we originally imagined."

As he spoke, a trace of awe flashed in his eyes, as if he was facing some elusive mysterious existence.

That trace of awe was faintly revealed by an irrepressible excitement - it was obvious that deep in his heart he also had a strong desire to explore this mystery full of unknowns and challenges.

Lu Zhanyuan quietly hid in a secluded corner of the banquet hall. His hawk-like eyes scanned every guest present, not missing a single clue.

He leaned close to Li Zhao's ear and whispered in a low and serious tone, "We must not take it lightly. The words that the man in black muttered to himself earlier may contain some deeper and more difficult secrets."

Although his voice was soft, it was full of serious warnings; however, from his slightly trembling voice, others could still sense that he was secretly looking forward to the thrilling adventure that was about to begin.

At the brightly lit and bustling banquet, people were laughing and talking, clinking glasses, creating a festive and harmonious scene.

In this ocean of joy, there is a faint atmosphere of mystery, as if a pair of invisible eyes are watching everything in the dark.

Su Mengyao, dressed in a gorgeous dress, was like a shining pearl, attracting the attention of many guests.

But at this moment, her mind was completely distracted by the bustling scene. While everyone was not paying attention, she quietly left the hustle and bustle of the party like a nimble cat and came to a secluded corner alone.

The light here was dim, a stark contrast to the bright atmosphere of the banquet hall. Su Mengyao sat gently on a carved chair, frowning slightly as she began to carefully study the important clue she had just obtained - an exquisite token.

This token appeared at the banquet at some point in time, and was picked up by her by chance due to her meticulousness.

The surface of the token is as smooth as jade, and is engraved with an extremely complex and exquisite pattern.

It was an ancient family crest, its lines flowing naturally, every curve perfectly placed.

Various mysterious symbols intertwine to form a dazzling painting. The lines and symbols exude an ancient and noble aura, as if carrying the sedimentation of time and the weight of history.

Su Mengyao stared at the token, a hint of surprise suddenly flashing in her beautiful eyes. She murmured softly:

"This emblem... I actually saw it in an extremely rare ancient book! According to records, it belonged to a long-forgotten noble family."

Although her voice was quiet, the surprise contained in it was hard to conceal. She couldn't help but feel nervous.

Because she knows very well that as this secret gradually surfaces, what awaits her may be an unprecedented challenge.

Just as Su Mengyao was lost in her thoughts, a figure quietly approached. It turned out to be Li Zhao, who had been silently watching Su Mengyao's every move.

Seeing her alone here with a solemn expression, he became suspicious, so he walked over cautiously and asked softly in a low voice:

"Mengyao, seeing you like this, have you discovered something important?"

His words revealed deep concern, and in his deep eyes, there was a subtle glimmer of curiosity.

Su Mengyao shook her head slightly, her beautiful eyes flashing with a strong curiosity about the unknown things in front of her.

She said, "In my opinion, this man in black is no ordinary person. Perhaps he has a close connection with an extremely ancient family! Back then, this family was extremely prosperous and famous! However, what is surprising is that for some unknown reason, this family suddenly disappeared into the long river of history, as if it had evaporated from the face of the earth. No news of them has been heard of them to this day."

After saying this, she raised the corners of her mouth, a slightly playful smile on her face, as if she wanted to use such lighthearted and humorous words to slightly ease the tense and solemn atmosphere.

But from the depths of her bright eyes, she could hardly conceal her anticipation for the thrilling adventure that was about to begin.

At this time, Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan on the side also came forward and joined in this heated discussion.

I saw that the two of them focused their eyes on the token, examining it carefully, hoping to find more valuable clues from it immediately.

Wu Chen was seen stroking the few strands of gray beard on his chin with a faint smile on his face.

His deep and magnetic voice slowly rang out, sounding as calm as water, yet seemingly containing endless power:

"In my opinion, the family emblem engraved on this token may contain a shocking secret about the legendary Sealing Stone! After all, I have practiced Taoism for many years, and naturally I am more sensitive to such profound things than ordinary people. Staring at this emblem now, I seem to be able to see the historical threads of the long years emerging before my eyes..."

Lu Zhanyuan stared intently at the yellowed and somewhat worn map in front of him. He carefully marked the places on the map that might be important clues.

His eyes were like two burning flames, flashing with a sharp and determined light, as if he could see through the paper and see the truth hidden behind it.

"We absolutely cannot let go of any clues and must delve deeper into the history of this mysterious family! I have a strong feeling this may be the key to unlocking the secrets of those men in black!"

As Lu Zhanyuan spoke, he continued to mark on the map. Every stroke seemed so serious and cautious, as if these simple lines and symbols carried all their hope and vitality.

The sealing stone placed in the corner of the room was lying there quietly. It looked plain and ordinary, just like a stone that could not be more ordinary.

As Wu Chen and Lu Zhanyuan approached and began to examine carefully, some subtle but extremely unusual signs gradually emerged.

Wu Chen leaned down slightly, stretched out his right index finger, and gently touched the smooth surface of the seal stone.

The moment his fingertips touched the stone, his expression suddenly changed, and his originally frowning brows became even more twisted into a knot.

"Inside this stone... there seems to be an extremely powerful and strange force constantly surging."

Wu Chen's tone was low and solemn, tinged with a hint of worry. Despite his worries, his deep eyes couldn't help but reveal his curiosity about this unknown power.

Lu Zhanyuan's deep and sharp eyes were fixed on the map spread out in front of him, as if he wanted to see through the dense lines and symbols to see through the hidden mysteries in it.

I saw him moving quickly and accurately, the pen in his hand moving across the map, stopping from time to time to make eye-catching marks at some locations.

"Everyone, we can't take it lightly!" Lu Zhanyuan said in a deep voice while marking the places where there might be abnormalities, "Once this mysterious power falls into the hands of the men in black, the consequences will be unimaginable." Although there was a hint of subtle tension in his tone, there was still a faint smile on his face, as if he wanted to use this method to ease the solemn atmosphere around him.

Li Zhao stood quietly by, his arms folded across his chest. His sword was already sheathed, but his tense body and sharp eyes showed that he hadn't let his guard down at all.

After hearing Lu Zhanyuan's words, Li Zhao nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "That's right, if the man in black is really involved with this force, then no matter what, we must stop him!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his voice resounded in the air like a huge bell, and the firm belief contained in his words moved people.

Su Mengyao, who had been silent all this time, nodded slightly to show her agreement.

"I think the powerful power contained in that seal stone is very likely what the man in black is desperately seeking."

Su Mengyao spoke softly, her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, but the determination contained in it was as strong as steel.

No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, we must be brave enough to uncover this secret! "

The initially boisterous laughter and chatter at the banquet gradually faded, eventually settling into silence. Li Zhao, the distinguished Crown Prince, stood quietly in the center of the circle formed by his team members.