jdhmnovel Chapter 153 Map
Chapter 153 Map
Suddenly, she heard a slight sound, as if someone was breathing in the dark.
Lan Yunyan gripped her sword tightly and shouted in a low voice, "Who's there? Come out!"
However, no one responded, only the faint sound seemed to echo deeper into the temple.
She walked slowly in the direction of the sound and came to the backyard of the temple. In the backyard there was an ancient well with a faint mist rising from the wellhead.
Just as Lan Yunyan approached the ancient well, a figure suddenly jumped out of the well. It was the man in green.
"Lan Yunyan, you finally found me." The man in green sneered.
"Have you been here all the time? Is the clue to the treasure in this well?" Lan Yunyan asked.
The man in green smiled noncommittally and said, "You know too much, but since you are here, don't think about leaving easily." After that, he attacked Lan Yunyan again.
Lan Yunyan quickly retreated, avoiding the attack of the man in green. She knew that the enemy she faced this time was not to be underestimated, and she had to fight with all her might.
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Lan Yunyan responded coldly, the sword in her hand was already unsheathed, the tip of the sword pointing at the man in green.
A hint of admiration flashed across the green-shirted man's eyes, but was immediately replaced by coldness.
"Then let me see your strength!" His figure was like a ghost, quickly attacking Lan Yunyan.
Lan Yunyan focused her attention on the attack, her swordplay agile and swift, each strike carrying a sound of piercing the air. A fierce duel ensued between the two men beside the ancient well.
Swords flashed, fists clashed, and every confrontation was full of danger.
However, the green-shirted man's martial arts skills were clearly superior, and his moves were bizarre and varied, making it difficult for Lan Yunyan to predict his movements. After a few rounds, Lan Yunyan was already feeling the pressure.
"It seems that your strength is just so-so." The man in green taunted, and his attack became more fierce.
Lan Yunyan gritted her teeth, knowing she couldn't give up like this. Recalling her fight with the masked man and the clues about the treasure she'd heard in the teahouse, an idea suddenly occurred to her.
"Do you really think I would come to you without any preparation?" Lan Yunyan suddenly said, and at the same time, her left hand quickly took out a flare from her waist and fired it into the sky.
The man in green was stunned, not understanding Lan Yunyan's intention. At this moment, hurried footsteps were heard in the distance, and a group of militiamen and patrols from the town arrived at the scene.
It turned out that before entering the ancient well, Lan Yunyan had anticipated the possibility of danger, so she notified the town's militia and patrol team in advance and asked them to come immediately after hearing the signal.
Seeing this, the man in green knew that the situation was not in his favor, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"You're lucky this time, but our battle isn't over yet." After saying that, his figure flashed and quickly disappeared into the night.
Lan Yunyan breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she had escaped this time thanks to the timely arrival of the militia and patrol. She thanked them and returned to her residence.
After returning to her residence, Lan Yunyan once again studied the parchment she had obtained from the treasure chest. She discovered that the map marked multiple locations, each of which might contain part of the treasure.
She realized that the treasure hunt had just begun, and the man in green and his accomplices would never give up.
Lan Yunyan decided that she must find all the treasures as soon as possible and uncover the secrets behind them.
It was late at night, but Lan Yunyan didn't feel sleepy at all.
Lan Yunyan sat in front of the window, carefully looking at the parchment map in the dim candlelight.
Her fingers gently traced the lines and marks on the map, her mind constantly pondering her next move. Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the window, as if something had fallen on the roof.
Lan Yunyan stood up alertly, sword in hand, and slowly approached the window. She gently pushed it open and looked out, only to find that everything around her was silent, with no signs of anything unusual.
Just as she was about to close the window, a dark shadow flashed across the rooftop. Lan Yunyan was startled and immediately gave chase. The shadow darted across the rooftops, and Lan Yunyan kept chasing it.
Finally, the shadow stopped in a secluded corner and turned to face Lan Yunyan. Lan Yunyan took a closer look and saw that it was a masked man.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Lan Yunyan asked coldly.
The masked man didn't answer. He silently pulled out a letter from his pocket and tossed it to Lan Yunyan. Then, he turned and disappeared into the night again.
Lan Yunyan took the letter, her heart full of doubts.
She returned to her room, lit a candle, and opened the letter. It said, "Tomorrow at noon, I will come alone to Shili Slope outside the town and tell you the secret of the treasure."
Lan Yunyan looked at the letter and fell into deep thought. She didn't know who wrote it, nor did she know if it was a trap.
At noon the next day, Lan Yunyan arrived at Shilipo outside the town as agreed in the letter. She looked around but saw no one.
Just when she thought she was being fooled, a voice came from behind her.
"You are indeed here."
Lan Yunyan turned around and saw a man in a black robe standing behind her. He was wearing a mask, so his face could not be seen clearly.
"Who are you? Why are you writing to me?" Lan Yunyan asked.
The black-robed man smiled and said, "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I know the secret of the treasure."
"Then why did you tell me?" Lan Yunyan asked doubtfully.
"Because I need your help." said the man in black robe.
"Why should I help you?" Lan Yunyan asked warily.
"Because only you can find the last part of the treasure." said the man in black robe.
"The last part of the treasure?" Lan Yunyan's heart moved. "Do you know where the treasure is?"
The black-robed man nodded and said, "I know, but I can't find it alone. I need your martial arts and wisdom. Only if we work together can we find the treasure."
Lan Yunyan looked at the man in black robe, feeling hesitant.