Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

"Hiss... What should I do?"

It concerns the treasures of the ancient city of Xiyi, and it's unknown how many people will be driven mad with envy.

It's like a three-year-old child carrying a gold brick out the door; if they don't rob you, who will they rob?

If even a whisper of this matter were to get out, it would attract the covetous eyes and prying eyes of countless forces, inevitably stirring up a bloody storm. Even the identity of the Fourth Young Master might not be enough to guarantee his safety.

After all, people die for wealth, and birds die for food.

One of the four young masters of the Sword Tower, killing him is fine, but offending the first family is already a big mistake.

With the treasures of the ancient city of Xiyi, one can find peace anywhere in the world.

Zhou Qingfeng rubbed his temples, feeling quite troubled.

This matter must be handled with utmost care, otherwise, it could backfire and lead to death in the blink of an eye.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Qingfeng had already figured out how to crack the cipher and uncover the treasure.

First, hire a master who is proficient in the cipher to decipher it, then kill the master and keep the treasure for yourself.

But a question arises: is it really so easy to monopolize the treasures of Xiyi City?

A treasure trove in an ancient city—anyone could guess it's fraught with danger, a place where survival is a matter of life and death.

With the Zhou family's current strength, they don't think they can swallow up the treasures of an entire city.

That's wishful thinking; you might end up getting yourself into trouble.

Secondly, please have the Dream Fulfillment Organization find a group of professional treasure hunting teams.

With the assistance of a professional treasure hunting team, the discovery of Xiyi City's treasure trove would be much smoother, and all I would need to do is pay them for their services; all the treasure in Xiyi City would be mine.

So here's the question: once the Dream Fulfillment Organization finds out, will they interfere and try to get a piece of the pie?

Are professional treasure hunting teams trustworthy?

Even if they find the treasure's location, they might join forces and devour them; there's no way of knowing.

Third, he worked with the First Lady to uncover treasures.

With the treasure map and key in hand, and the First Lady sending people to assist, the two sides cooperated for mutual benefit, sharing the spoils together. How to divide them could be discussed, since they were all family. This opportunity also provided a chance to make a great contribution.

With the foundation and strength of the first company, excavating the treasure of an ancient city is enough to minimize unknown risks. In this way, it is safe, secure, low-risk, and guarantees substantial returns.

However, a problem arises: once this matter is reported, the initiative will be lost. Will I be the one in charge of discovering the treasure? Will I be kicked out of the game? Even if not, how much will I get?

Three directions could lead to three different outcomes.

It's a tough choice.

If you choose the wrong option, the consequences are unpredictable.

After weighing the pros and cons for a while, I still couldn't make a decision.

When faced with a dilemma, one can consult a divination master to inquire about good or bad fortune.

Zhou Qingfeng summoned the mysterious scarlet divination bucket from the depths of his consciousness and silently uttered, "Shake the divination sticks."

Three divination sticks flew out from the scarlet divination stick, wobbling precariously.

[A very bad omen; destined to monopolize the treasures of Xiyi City. A very unlucky sign.]

[A very bad omen. The organization is seeking help from a professional treasure-hunting team to excavate the treasure of Xiyi City. Ominous.]

[Auspicious divination: Discovering the treasures of Xiyi City together with the First Lady. Good fortune.]

When Zhou Qingfeng saw the auspicious fortune slip appear, he was overjoyed and made a decision without any hesitation.

This is an auspicious sign, indicating that it will be of great benefit to you.

Follow the principle of choosing auspicious if there is an auspicious one, and choosing neutral if there is no auspicious one.

He will definitely be working with the First Lady to uncover the treasures of Xiyi City.

However, it was already close to noon, and the morning meeting in the Senate had already ended. We might as well wait until tomorrow's Senate meeting to see the First Lady give a private report. There was no need to rush.

Haste makes waste; let's use today to think about how to bring it up with the First Lady tomorrow.

How can we take control of the treasure hunt?

As long as you can seize the initiative, you'll have a lot of room to maneuver.

Noon, lunchtime.

Zhou Qingfeng, Uncle, and Shui'er ate at the same table.

The old man was pale and thin. Ten beautiful young women had exhausted him and caused him to suffer from kidney deficiency. He had spent the past year battling on women's bellies, but he hadn't been able to conceive a single child, which made him very frustrated.

Shui'er has already entered the Food Turbid Realm. She follows the old cripple to read, write, and cultivate every day. At the age of thirteen, she has grown into a graceful young lady with an increasingly serene temperament, exuding a scholarly air and a girlish spirit.

Shui'er ladled out a bowl of nourishing soup and handed it to him: "Father, eat more tonics to replenish your energy. It's alright if you can't have a younger brother. Shui'er is here, and Brother Qingfeng is here too. With us taking care of you, you can live a long and healthy life."

The old man drank the nourishing soup and looked at his only remaining child, feeling comforted. It was a pity that she was not born a man and would have to get married in the future, which made the old man feel uneasy. It was not that the old man did not love Shui'er.

Shui'er was his last bloodline, how could he not love her?

But daughters will eventually get married, and once married, they will have to change their surname.

Even though my uncle's family line has ended, it's hard not to feel a deep sense of sorrow.

Zhou Qingfeng saw through it, put down his chopsticks, and patted his uncle's hand: "Uncle, don't be sad. Shui'er won't marry. When she reaches the right age, I will arrange for a worthy man to marry into the family. The Su family line will not be broken."

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled, a rare occurrence for him: "That's excellent, that's excellent indeed."

Su is Shui'er's surname, and also her uncle's surname.

Shui'er said earnestly, "Brother, Father, I want to choose my own husband."

Zhou Qingfeng chuckled and said, "Oh, when did Shui'er become so opinionated?"

Shui'er rested her chin on her hand and said, "That's what Master taught me. Master said that a marriage without love is like a tomb."

"Master also said that worldly prejudices and prejudices are very harmful and have broken up countless lovers."

"My master hopes that I will find someone I love in the future and stay with them for life."

"I don't want to go to my grave; I still want to marry someone I love."

Zhou Qingfeng nodded slightly: "I wish to find a soulmate and stay together until old age. Your brother supports you. You can decide your own marriage. But your brother has one condition: the other person must marry into your family."

Shui'er tilted her head: "No problem. Master said that love can overcome mountains and seas. Mountains and seas cannot be leveled, but there are boats to cross the sea and roads to travel through the mountains. Love can conquer mountains and seas."

“If we truly love each other, what’s wrong with him marrying into the family? On the other hand, since he’s unwilling to understand my difficulties and unwilling to make sacrifices for me, he’s just being hypocritical. I’d rather not have a man like that.”

"Besides, in my heart, my brother and father are the most important people, and that will never change, no matter when or where."

Zhou Qingfeng nodded with a smile. Of course, he hoped that his sister would find a good man. Social status was not important. What mattered was that his sister liked him and was willing to marry into the family, so as to contribute to the growth of the Zhou family.

I never would have guessed that the old cripple had this side to him.

As for what Shui'er just said, she couldn't have said it without experiencing the bitterness of love.

"Shui'er, listening to Mr. Liao's advice will greatly benefit your future."

Upon hearing this, Shui'er chuckled and said, "Brother, I also think Master is very amazing. His words always contain profound truths, and upon careful consideration, one can always gain new insights."

Zhou Qingfeng smiled slightly: "Mr. Liao is a master, and his knowledge is extraordinary. It is your blessing to learn from Mr. Liao. You should cherish it. My brother owes the eldest a favor so that you can become his apprentice."

Shui'er nodded repeatedly with a spirited look on her face: "Yes, yes, Brother, don't worry, I will definitely study hard. When I have completed my studies, I am determined to become your vanguard general, fight for you in all directions, and make the name of the Zhou family resound throughout the world."

Zhou Qingfeng gently patted Shui'er's head: "You've got quite a big heart. Then I, your brother, look forward to that day coming soon."