SWNOVELXO Chapter 727: Searching for Treasure (Part 2)
"Found it!" he exclaimed excitedly, "The Dragon Seeking Ruler has indicated the general direction of the treasure, we just need to keep searching in this direction, and we will surely find the treasure's location."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were both excited at the news.
Immediately, they set off in the direction pointed out by the black-clothed cultivator.
Along the way, they passed through dense forests, crossed mountains and rivers, and went through countless hardships and dangers.
However, with firm belief and persistent efforts, they finally arrived at a hidden valley.
In this valley, they discovered an ancient cave.
The entrance to the cave was covered with dense vines, as if no one had been here for a long time.
But as they entered the cave, they found it was quite a different world inside.
The cave was filled with various strange runes and patterns, and the air was permeated with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
They knew that this was the location of the treasure they had been seeking.
As they went deeper into the cave, they discovered more and more treasures.
There were precious Spirit Stones, rare herbs, and all sorts of ancient magic artifacts and secret manuals.
Every treasure emitted an alluring glow, dazzling their eyes.
However, they did not forget their original purpose.
They knew that although these treasures were valuable, they were not the true goal of their journey.
They continued deeper into the cave, searching for the legendary treasure.
Finally, at the deepest part of the cave, they found a radiant treasure chest.
This treasure chest was made of pure gold, inlaid with various gemstones and runes, appearing extremely luxurious.
They knew that this treasure chest was the treasure they had been searching for.
Carefully, they opened the treasure chest, and inside lay an ancient secret manual and an elixir brimming with powerful spiritual power.
The secret manual documented a long-lost cultivation method, said to greatly enhance one's cultivation in a short time.
And the elixir was a Divine Pill capable of purifying the body and refining spiritual energy, of immeasurable value to cultivators.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, seeing the excitement and joy in each other's eyes.
They knew that although this treasure hunt was filled with hardships and dangers, the final reward was immeasurably rich.
"I didn't expect the rewards to be this great," Luo Chen sighed, his eyes wandering between the secret manual and the elixir, a surge of indescribable excitement rising in his heart.
This was not only because of the treasures' immense value, but also because of their potential, a chance to drastically increase his cultivation, perhaps even change his destiny.
Qing Shuang wore a wide smile, gently caressing the cover of the manual, feeling the ancient aura flowing on it, "Yes, we truly got lucky this time. With this manual and elixir, our cultivation journey will be much smoother."
The black-clothed cultivator stood to the side, a faint smile at the corners of his mouth as he watched their excitement.
He knew what these treasures meant to these two young people and understood how much effort and sweat they had put in for this moment.
Yet before they could rejoice for long,
suddenly hurried footsteps could be heard from nearby.
Moreover, Luo Chen sensed a bit of solemnity,
as those footsteps were heading towards their direction,
and getting closer.
"Trouble,"
Luo Chen quickly put the secret manual and elixir into his arms, eyes warily looking towards the source of the sound.
Qing Shuang also immediately got on guard, gripping her longsword tightly, ready for any sudden occurrences.
The black-clothed cultivator appeared calm, simply waving his sleeve lightly, dimming the light within the cave as if it was isolated from the outside world.
The footsteps came closer, accompanied by low conversations, evidently more than one person was approaching.
Finally, several figures appeared at the cave entrance, and in the faint light, Luo Chen recognized them—they were indeed the cultivators who had previously fought with them over the Dragon Seeking Ruler!
These cultivators had obviously tracked their trail, relentlessly pursuing them here.
The leading cultivator sneered, glancing over Luo Chen and his two companions, "Hmph, didn't expect you could actually find this place. But since you've already found the treasure for us, hand it over."
Luo Chen's heart sank, but he didn't show any sign of panic.
He knew that since these cultivators dared to come, they must have something to rely on.
Sure enough, as soon as the lead cultivator finished speaking, the others revealed their magic artifacts, encircling the three.
Seeing this, the black-clothed cultivator chuckled coldly.
He shook his head lightly, as if indifferent to the situation.
"Do you think merely this can deal with us?" he said calmly.
The lead cultivator's face darkened, "Hmph, stop pretending. We know you have some skills, but do you think you can handle all of us at once?"
The black-clothed cultivator smiled slightly, not directly answering.
He waved his sleeve gently, and suddenly, the air in the cave started to warp as if filled with countless turbulent air streams.
Immediately, a powerful wave of spiritual power erupted from the black-clothed cultivator, forcing the surrounding cultivators to stagger back.
"What, this, is..." the lead cultivator's face changed dramatically, shouting in horror.
The other cultivators were equally shocked, not expecting this seemingly ordinary black-clothed cultivator to be such a powerful force!
Nonetheless, the black-clothed cultivator didn't stop there.
His figure flickered, appearing like a phantom before the lead cultivator, pointing a finger, sending a sharp sword qi piercing through the lead cultivator's chest.
The lead cultivator didn't even have time to react before falling to the ground, dead with unclosed eyes.
The other cultivators, witnessing this, frantically tried to escape in terror.
But the black-clothed cultivator's speed was simply too fast for them to flee.
In a matter of breaths, the black-clothed cultivator had already dispatched all the cultivators in the cave.
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang watched in amazement, stunned at the black-clothed cultivator's terrifying power.
As he retracted his spiritual power, the black-clothed cultivator returned to his calm demeanor.
"We should leave quickly,"
"If we stay here, who knows what other unexpected events might occur."
Luo Chen took a deep breath, forcibly quelling the shock in his heart, and said to Qing Shuang.
He knew that although the black-clothed cultivator was powerful, this was still an unknown cave fraught with too many unknowns and dangers.
They must leave as soon as possible to avoid prolonging the risk.
Qing Shuang nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.
She gripped her longsword tightly, ready to face any potential danger.
The black-clothed cultivator appeared more composed and unhurried.
He waved his sleeve gently, and the cave's light brightened once more, as if nothing had happened.
"You're right, lingering here is inadvisable," the black-clothed cultivator said indifferently, "However, before we leave, there's one more thing we need to do."
Hearing this, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.
They didn't know what the black-clothed cultivator meant by "one thing," but since he brought it up, they naturally wouldn't question it.
The black-clothed cultivator walked over to the lead cultivator's body, reaching into his chest pocket and taking out a token.
This token was jet black, engraved with complex runes and patterns, emitting a faint spirit light.
"This is their identity token," the black-clothed cultivator explained, "With it, we can find out their identity and origin, and who backs them."
Luo Chen and Qing Shuang suddenly understood.
They realized that the black-clothed cultivator was eliminating potential threats for them, ensuring that these cultivators' deaths wouldn't draw even greater trouble to them.
"Thank you," Luo Chen said gratefully.
Qing Shuang also nodded, casting a thankful glance at the black-clothed cultivator.