klisemfg Chapter 385 Treasure
Chapter 385 Treasure
Qi Yuxuan followed Zhao Wanqing and Yun Feiyang to the inn where Qiu Ziyue was staying.
This is a quaint little shop, its blue brick and gray tile building appearing exceptionally tranquil in the setting sun.
Several strings of red lanterns hung in front of the door, making a soft sound as a breeze blew by.
Several plum trees were planted in the courtyard, and pink petals drifted down in the wind, adding a touch of romance and melancholy to the whole scene.
Qi Yuxuan eagerly pushed open the door to Qiu Ziyue's room, only to find that the figure he was expecting did not appear.
The room was empty, with only simple furnishings and a dim oil lamp flickering in the corner. He cried out in utter disappointment:
"Twilight Sparkle, let me explain! Please forgive your husband!"
However, only silence answered him.
Qi Yuxuan sat on a chair in the inn, looking dejected and staring blankly ahead, as if he had lost all his strength.
"Yu Xuan, you'd better leave quickly. Since she doesn't want to see you, she won't come back. Besides, she'll probably scold me again, so don't make things difficult for me."
Seeing this, Zhao Wanqing sighed softly and then advised:
"If she doesn't want to see you, even if you find her, she will still disappear."
Qi Yuxuan raised his head, his eyes filled with pain and confusion:
"But...we are clearly still destined to be together. I can find her from the ends of the earth. Doesn't that mean there's still an unfinished bond between us?"
Zhao Wanqing nodded:
"Yes, you two are indeed destined to be together, but let her calm down first. Once she's calmed down, things might be better."
Yun Feiyang and his wife also offered words of comfort:
"Young Master, don't worry, the young mistress is just angry for a moment. She'll be fine once she calms down."
Having said that, Liu Qingluo called out from the courtyard:
"Ziyue, I know you're nearby. Please let me explain. The young master has fallen for Zhu Wen's scheme to sow discord."
He received a letter that was written by someone impersonating you, so he was very angry.
Yun Feiyang also shouted across the air:
"Young Madam, the Young Valley Master is coughing and sick. Can you two make up?"
But outside remained silent for a very long time.
Qi Yuxuan remained silent for a moment, then slowly stood up and turned to leave, filled with disappointment.
The plum blossoms outside the door continued to fall silently, as if they too were sighing for this tangled love story.
A few days later, Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing left Chang'an.
Zhao Wanqing inevitably received a scolding from Qiu Ziyue, but Zhao Wanqing just laughed and said, "I won't do it again, I won't do it again."
Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing embarked on a journey back to Cuici Cave together.
Filled with anticipation for the unknown and a passion for exploration, they decided to work together to unveil the mystery of the treasure.
The Cui Ci Mountain Cave is surrounded by ancient pine and cypress trees, shrouded in mist, making it seem like a fairyland.
The two trekked through mountains and rivers, traversing countless treacherous mountain paths and dense forests, and finally arrived at the entrance to the Cui Ci Cave.
As soon as they entered the cave, the stone-armored behemoth showed them great affection.
Qiu Ziyue suddenly realized that she had been so focused on being angry that she had overlooked the importance of the stone armor.
Qiu Ziyue stroked Shi Jia's leg and said, "Shi Jia, can you lead us to find the treasure gate?"
Shi Jia nodded slightly, then led Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing deeper into the cave.
A mysterious and ancient aura wafted over us.
The cave was dimly lit, and the walls were covered with strange runes and patterns, as if telling one ancient story after another.
At first, they explored the cave's main passage with great confidence, hoping to quickly find the entrance to the treasure.
However, after searching for several hours, they found nothing.
Every place that seemed to be the entrance to the treasure turned out to be a dead end or just an ordinary rock face.
Disappointment and exhaustion gradually crept into their hearts, but they did not give up.
Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing reorganized their thoughts, carefully recalling the information they had obtained from the ancient books, and combining it with the runes and terrain features they had observed on the ground.
They began to try different directions, even some seemingly insignificant paths.
Along the way, they encountered many dangers:
A cunning phantom fox spirit attempted to confuse their judgment.
A giant rock monster blocked their path, but was frightened away by the stone-armored behemoth.
And the bottomless, dark rifts almost made them lose their way.
However, Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing were not deterred by the difficulties.
They encouraged each other and used their wisdom and courage to overcome crisis after crisis.
Just when they were about to lose hope, they noticed an inconspicuous underground stream by chance.
The stream meandered and its water was crystal clear, seemingly unremarkable.
However, upon closer inspection, Qiu Ziyue discovered some fine scratches on the surface of the rocks at the end of the stream.
These markings are remarkably similar to the protective runes for the treasure gates described in ancient texts.
With trepidation, they continued along the stream.
Sure enough, at the end of the stream, a huge rock slowly moved aside, revealing a hidden passage.
At the end of the passage, a huge treasure gate was hidden.
The door is made of pure gold and inlaid with dazzling gemstones, radiating a brilliant light.
An ancient saying is inscribed in the center of the gate:
"Only those with both sincerity and courage can open this door."
Qiu Ziyue and Zhao Wanqing exchanged a smile, knowing that this was a test for them after going through so much hardship.
Qiu Ziyue stood in front of the treasure gate, clutching the legendary dragonfly key tightly in her hand.
This key is exquisitely designed, resembling a dragonfly about to take flight, shimmering with a mysterious light.
She took a deep breath, inserted the dragonfly key into the keyhole in the center of the door, and turned it gently.
With a deep, resonant rumble, the gate slowly opened, and an ancient aura wafted out.
Behind the main gate was a huge underground palace, resplendent in gold and dazzling to the eye.
The entire hall was illuminated by countless dazzling gems, as if one were under a starry sky.
The ground was covered with all sorts of treasures:
Gold was piled up like small mountains, and pearls flowed like meandering streams.
Jade, agate, ruby and other precious gemstones are inlaid on the walls and pillars, radiating a colorful glow.
In addition, there are many ancient artifacts and books, lying quietly on the display shelves, seemingly telling stories of wisdom and secrets from thousands of years ago.
"Wow, Emperor Xuanzong was truly remarkable. He spent so much money to amass such a vast treasure."
"It's a pity that he didn't have the courage to turn things around in his later years," Qiu Ziyue lamented.
“Yes, even though emperors and generals possess so much wealth, they sometimes don’t live as carefree a life as ordinary people,” Zhao Wanqing said.
Qiu Ziyue slowly walked into the hall, each step seemingly treading on the long river of history.
She saw a sapphire-encrusted sword lying quietly in a transparent crystal box, exuding an aura of majesty;
There was also a crown studded with diamonds, which shone brightly under the lights.
It seems to be a testament to the glory that once belonged to it.
In the corner, a lifelike sculpture of a horse made of pure silver stands out.
Every detail is depicted with exquisite realism, making one marvel at the superb skills of ancient craftsmen.
Besides these priceless items, the hall also contained some seemingly ordinary things that held endless mysteries:
A yellowed ancient book lay quietly on a stone table, its pages slightly turned.
It is densely covered with little-known knowledge;
A painting depicting an ancient war scene hangs on the wall.
The figures in the painting are so lifelike, it's as if they might step out of the painting at any moment.
Qiu Ziyue's gaze swept over everything, her heart filled with shock and emotion.
She never imagined that ancient emperors could hide such a rich treasure.
The stories behind these treasures are even more intriguing and leave much to the imagination.
To be continued in the next chapter!