Chapter 93: The Golden Thread Map

Chapter 93: The Golden Thread Map

With this person dead, the stone chamber fell silent once again.

The group huddled together, staring at the map in frustration.

This thing was a hot potato...

The Great Xuanwu Arsenal was even more ominous; whoever got involved with it would suffer no good fortune.

How did the Yu family get wiped out back then?

Wasn't it because of the Profound Theory Knot?

Who could have imagined that within Jade Willow Villa, an ordinary-looking scroll would conceal such a major trouble?

Liu Suifeng tried using his inner strength to tear it and a sword to cut it, but neither caused any damage.

He went back to the stone platform and tried burning it, but it proved futile.

Even more astonishingly, when placed in water, it vanished without a trace.

"The item on this stone platform must be something the Youquan Cult obtained to decipher the Yuling Mountain Map. Heating it revealed nothing, immersing it in water made it disappear, and various chemicals had no effect. It seems only destroying or tearing the scroll would reveal anything. Master Liu's lack of interest in this object inadvertently led to its discovery."

The Qilin Swordsman marveled, glancing at Liu Suifeng. "Master Liu, this hot potato might be impossible to pass on."

Liu Suifeng’s face darkened as he glanced at Su Mo.

Without a word, Su Mo grabbed Yang Xiaoyun and started to leave. "Master Liu, I saved your life; you can't just pass this trouble onto me."

"..."

Liu Suifeng, never one for words, was speechless. He sighed and said, "I gave you a sword."

Su Mo was taken aback; the Dragon Roar sword in his scabbard was indeed given to him by Liu Suifeng.

Thinking about it, he quickly unstrapped the sword. "Give it back?"

"Never mind."

Liu Suifeng helplessly said, "I owe you too much; a sword cannot repay that debt."

Su Mo winked at Liu Suifeng. "Someone here doesn’t seem to mind."

The Qilin Swordsman grunted, "Huh?"

Su Mo was momentarily stumped by the counter-question but knew a bit about their situation.

Though he only had fragments of information, he understood that if they failed, this map could fall into the hands of a hidden organization.

Thinking this, Su Mo sneered, "Then why are you looking for the Profound Theory Knot here?"

"..."

"Who’s looking for the Profound Theory Knot?"

The Qilin Swordsman twitched, glancing at Liu Suifeng, and vaguely explained, "Our ancestors recorded something about the Yuling Mountain Map. Coincidentally, we discovered the Youquan Cult’s plot against Jade Willow Villa, which seemed related to this map. If the Youquan Cult obtains the Yuling Mountain Map, it could lead to disaster.

"Moreover, having the Yuling Mountain Map might prove useful.

"That’s why I came here... you know how hard it is for me to find time these days."

"I know what? I..."

Su Mo wanted to say, "What do I know about your secrets?"

But then he realized, "Still entangled?"

"..."

"Like a leech."

The Qilin Swordsman twitched, "I’ve been entangled with him for over a month now."

"..."

Su Mo suddenly felt a bit sorry for the Qilin Swordsman, but the Ten Grievances Elder was quite persistent, still clinging on after all this time.

His current mindset was rather relaxed.

The Youquan Cult’s plan had crumbled, and while new issues arose, they didn’t concern him much.

The Yuling Mountain Map belonged to Liu Suifeng’s ancestors, so it was his headache, not Su Mo’s. Leaving now seemed like a perfect resolution.

As he pondered, the Qilin Swordsman spoke, "The Profound Theory Knot is indeed unexpected. This reminds me of something else..."

He didn’t elaborate, merely chuckling,

"Profound Theory Valley, Profound Theory Valley, the Youquan Cult’s intentions were exposed from the start. I didn’t expect them to actually find one.

"The Yuling Mountain Map is manageable, but holding a real Profound Theory Knot is another hot potato."

His gaze subtly turned towards Su Mo.

"..."

Su Mo grinned, somewhat menacingly, "If it comes down to it, let’s draw our swords!"

"Cough, cough..."

The Qilin Swordsman was speechless for a moment: "So many people in the world vie for this, yet you avoid it like the plague."

"You just said it was smart."

"..."

The Qilin Swordsman wished he could slap himself. His mouth usually had no filter, and now he had nothing to say.

He looked at Liu Suifeng, who also looked back at him. The two of them exchanged glances and simultaneously shook their heads in resignation.

The Qilin Swordsman suddenly turned and walked away: "You won't tell anyone that I had this thing, right?"

"Of course, we'll keep it to ourselves."

Su Mo was the first to speak up, and Yang Xiaoyun understood why Su Mo didn't want this hot potato. She nodded in agreement.

As for Liu Suifeng, he neither nodded nor shook his head, simply looking at the golden thread map in his hand, saying nothing.

The Qilin Swordsman laughed: "Then I bid you farewell."

With those words, he was already far away.

Liu Suifeng glanced at Su Mo: "Is this your friend?"

Su Mo shook his head: "Not really."

The messy affairs of the Yu clan would never be spoken of by Su Mo.

"Do we need to silence him?"

"..."

"No, that's not necessary."

"Alright, I trust you."

Liu Suifeng did not press further: "Let's go. It's time to wrap things up outside."

Indeed, the fierce battle within the Profound Theory Valley should come to an end.

However, before leaving, Su Mo suddenly took out a fire starter, rummaged through the body of the Blood Sea Sect leader, and found nothing.

Muttering 'really poor,' he lit the corpse on fire.

Although the Qilin Swordsman had said that the person was shattered, and Su Mo knew he had shattered him, the Youquan Cult's martial arts were notoriously unpredictable, and the Blood Sea Supplemental Record was especially bizarre.

Recalling how the Yin Mountain Ghost King had faked his death to escape, there was a chance that the Blood Sea Sect leader might have some resurrection technique. Better safe than sorry.

Liu Suifeng had no objections and stood watching.

Only after the Blood Sea Sect leader was reduced to ashes did the three leave the Xuanji Cave.

Back in the Profound Theory Valley, the fighting had already ceased.

Wei Ziyi approached first and tossed two items to Su Mo.

Su Mo caught them and was taken aback: "I know about the Phoenix Cry Token, but what's with this sword?"