SWNOVELXO Chapter 727: Searching for Treasure
She knew Luo Chen's personality—once he decided on something, he would not easily give up.
So, she turned and asked, "Then what do we do now? The markings on this map are so vague, how can we find the treasure's location?"
Luo Chen pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up, "Maybe we can find that Black-clothed Cultivator for help. He's well-versed in these matters and might recognize some of the symbols on the map."
Qing Shuang thought this was a good idea as well.
Thus, the two decided to immediately head to the Black-clothed Cultivator's residence to seek his assistance.
When they arrived at the Black-clothed Cultivator's residence, they found he was not inside.
Just when they felt disappointed, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in their ears, "Are you looking for me, is there something you need?"
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang turned and saw the Black-clothed Cultivator standing behind them, smiling at them.
"We do need your help with something." Luo Chen quickly stepped forward and handed the map to the Black-clothed Cultivator, "This is a map we bought in the workshop. It's said that a treasure is hidden here, but the markings are too vague for us to determine the exact location. We hoped you could take a look and see if there's anything special about it."
The Black-clothed Cultivator took the map and studied it carefully for a moment, his brows gradually furrowing.
After a moment of silence, he said, "This map is indeed peculiar. The markings seem to be some special symbols rather than ordinary geographical coordinates, which I've seen in an Ancient Tome related to an ancient Formation."
"Formation?" Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were taken aback upon hearing this.
"Yes, a Formation." The Black-clothed Cultivator nodded, "These symbols form a complex Formation diagram, and the treasure is likely hidden within it. However, breaking this Formation won't be easy."
"What should we do then?" Qing Shuang asked anxiously.
"Don't worry, let me think of a solution." The Black-clothed Cultivator said and closed his eyes in contemplation.
Moments later, he suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them, "I thought of a method. We can try using some special tools to assist us in breaking this Formation. For example, a magical sensing tool called the 'Dragon Seeking Ruler' could detect underground energies and vibrations, helping us find the treasure's location."
"Dragon Seeking Ruler?" This was the first time Luo Chen and Qing Shuang had heard of such a tool.
"Yes, the Dragon Seeking Ruler is a very ancient Magic Artifact that only a few highly cultivated cultivators can forge. However, I heard that a Dragon Seeking Ruler was auctioned once in a market; we could go there and try our luck to see if we can buy it."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were invigorated by this information.
They immediately decided to head to the auction in search of the legendary Dragon Seeking Ruler.
After some efforts, they finally arrived at the auction site.
By that time, the auction had reached its peak, with various rare Magic Artifacts and materials being presented, causing the attending Cultivators to bid frantically.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang weaved through the crowd, searching for the Dragon Seeking Ruler.
Finally, in the final stage of the auction, a Magic Artifact emitting a faint Spirit Light was unveiled before everyone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, here is the climax piece of today's auction – the Dragon Seeking Ruler!" the auctioneer announced loudly, "This tool can sense hidden energies and vibrations underground, making it an excellent instrument for treasure and vein hunting, with a starting price of ten thousand Spirit Stones!"
As the auctioneer's words fell, the Cultivators in the audience began bidding intensely.
The price quickly soared to tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, seeing the determination in each other's eyes.
They knew the Dragon Seeking Ruler was crucial for them.
Without hesitation, they joined the bidding war.
After a fierce bidding session, they finally succeeded in acquiring the Dragon Seeking Ruler at the high price of fifty thousand Spirit Stones.
The moment they got the Dragon Seeking Ruler, both Luo Chen and Qing Shuang felt immense excitement and joy.
They knew with the help of this Magic Artifact, they would soon be able to find the treasure marked on the map.
Eagerly, they returned to the Black-clothed Cultivator's residence and handed the Dragon Seeking Ruler to him.
The Black-clothed Cultivator took the Dragon Seeking Ruler, examined it briefly, and a satisfied look flashed in his eyes.
"Not bad, this is indeed a genuine Dragon Seeking Ruler," he smiled and said, "With it, we'll be able to locate the treasure more easily."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were invigorated by his words.
They knew the next task was to combine the Dragon Seeking Ruler with the symbols on the map to find the treasure's specific location.
The Black-clothed Cultivator began setting up in the courtyard. Utilizing his knowledge of Formations, he drew a complex pattern in the courtyard and placed the Dragon Seeking Ruler at the center of the pattern.
With the application of his spell, the Dragon Seeking Ruler began to emit a faint glow, seemingly forming a wondrous connection with the surrounding space.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang held their breath, watching this unfold, knowing this was the critical moment in their treasure hunt.
After a while, the Dragon Seeking Ruler's light suddenly intensified. It began to slowly rotate, pointing in a direction outside the courtyard.
Seeing this, the Black-clothed Cultivator quickly retracted his spell and stood up.