Treasure Book.

Summary

Yue Chen, aware of the old man's suspicions, calmly stated he couldn't explain everything. The old man, wrapped in a robe, began to cough but showed no blood this time. Realizing his fate, he asked Yue Chen about a sheepskin map and a black token he had found. Upon seeing the items, the old man's hope surged as he urged Yue Chen to send the token to a marked spot on the map, promising benefits. Yue Chen agreed to keep the secret but was unsure about going. The old man, filled with sorrow, closed his eyes for the last time. Yue Chen examined the map, which detailed the Tianshan Mountains, with a cross indicating the token's destination in Uzbekistan. After dismissing the items, he turned to Wan and Bai Man, then struck the light screen in frustration, causing him to stagger back. Da Huang, his companion, attempted to charge the screen but was also thrown back. Yue Chen comforted Da Huang and threw an ancient copper coin at the screen, which bounced back. However, it created a ripple revealing a writing desk filled with scholarly tools. Yue Chen realized writing on the desk might help him escape. Wan and Bai Man had differing perceptions of a "cute little dog" near the desk. As Yue Chen approached the desk, a barrier repelled him, injuring his fingers but confirming it was the key to escape. Suddenly, Sun A Cai, grinning and smeared with blood, taunted Yue Chen about the futility of his efforts, claiming he would lose everything before escaping. Yue Chen, momentarily stunned, suppressed his anger, realizing her sorcery was meant to torment him mentally. To Be Continued …

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