I didn't know if the celestial master of the Han family didn't see me or if he had something more important than killing me, so he didn't have time to deal with me.
I could only hope for the best and pretend that he hadn't seen me yet.
I had two choices. One was to turn around and leave this place, and the other was to brace myself and keep going.
There was no need to mention how dangerous it would be if we kept going. The celestial master's goal was the true dragon vein in front of us. If we kept going, we would eventually meet him.
The danger of turning around and leaving wasn't small at all.
With my current strength, even if I closed my eyes, I could still sense anything within a ten-meter radius around me, not to mention the Celestial Master's ability. So, if the Han family's Celestial Master really didn't notice me, it couldn't be that he had walked past us and missed me. It could only be that he had encountered something and was delayed, so he hadn't met us yet.
If that was the case, if I turned around now, I would bump into him.
While I was hesitating, a clear voice came to my ears. "Mister Zhang."
I turned around and saw Professor Liang's female student, Mu Xin. I was surprised. "What's up?"
Mu Xin smiled. "Professor Liang asked me to invite you over. He said he has something to discuss with you."
I lifted my head and saw Professor Liang sitting not far from me. When he saw me looking at him, he nodded and smiled at me.
At this moment, I was facing a life-or-death situation. I didn't have time to discuss things with this strange Professor Liang. Instinctively, I wanted to reject him. Mu Xin suddenly came closer to me and said mysteriously, "Professor Liang said that he can help you with what you're doing. He asked you to come with him."
I was moved. He can help me with what I'm doing?
To help me deal with the Han family's celestial master or to help me escape?
However, after thinking about it, I shook my head with a wry smile. The celestial master's prestige wasn't easy to deal with. I was afraid that wasn't what Professor Liang was talking about. However, I didn't reject him. I nodded and followed Mu Xin to Professor Liang.
A drowning man would inevitably try to grab a life-saving straw. It didn't matter if Professor Liang was a life-saving straw or an illusory bubble. As long as I could grab it, I would try to grab it.
I sat cross-legged in front of Professor Liang. I looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?"
Professor Liang had a fake smile on his face. After a long silence, he said, "In the morning, I saw that Mr. Zhang was very interested in the terracotta figures that were dug out. Did Mr. Zhang find something on them?"
I wasn't sure what he meant. After hesitating for a moment, I said half-truthfully, "That's right. However, I'm not interested in the terracotta figurines. I'm interested in the soft tube below the terracotta figurines. The liquid inside the tube will help my cultivation."
"I see."
Professor Liang smiled and nodded. "In that case, how many more terracotta figures do you need?
In the afternoon, I will instruct them to dig a few more to satisfy Mr. Zhang's needs. "
I wasn't in the mood to take the liquid from the terracotta figurines. The spirit serpent needed ten more terracotta figurines to transform into a dragon. However, it didn't mean that it would transform immediately. It would need more time to digest all the liquid. After that, it would have to go through a life-and-death ordeal to transform into a dragon. It wouldn't be of any help to my current predicament.
However, Professor Liang's words made me curious. After hesitating for a while, I said, "I need around ten more terracotta figurines. Professor Liang, I'm very grateful for your help. If there's anything you need me to do, please don't hesitate to tell me."
He laughed and shook his head. "I just want to know why Mr. Zhang is interested in these terracotta figurines. Mr. Zhang, you're a straightforward person. I already know the reason.
Mr. Zhang, don't worry. This afternoon, I will instruct them to dig up ten more terracotta figurines. "
Then, he stood up and asked the others to get back to work.
I was bewildered by his strange words, but I wasn't as panicky as before. After thinking for a while, I decided to follow the others and move forward.
Whether we moved forward or retreated, the danger was the same. If we moved forward, the spirit serpent would have enough True Dragon Saliva. Moreover, there was the true dragon vein and the possibility of the Tai Sui.
Putting aside the true dragon vein, the Tai Sui was much stronger than the Heavenly Master. If we could get the Tai Sui's protection, we wouldn't need to worry about the Heavenly Master of the Han family.
After making up my mind, I didn't hesitate anymore. I packed my things and followed the others.
Professor Liang kept his promise. Soon, he asked the others to dig more terracotta figurines. He didn't care about Han Wennan's urging. Han Wennan didn't know what to do with him. After digging ten terracotta figurines, he agreed to move forward at full speed.
After swallowing the liquid from ten more terracotta figurines, the spirit serpent told me that it had enough True Dragon Blood to transform into a dragon. Satisfied, it returned to my back and didn't move again.
We moved forward at full speed for dozens of meters. The aura of the true dragon vein in front of us was very thick. Chen Yangting finally sensed it. He halted and screamed, "The aura in front of us … It's … It's the true dragon vein!"
Then, he turned to look at me, Han Wennan, and the others with a face full of surprise.
However, when he saw our calm faces, the joy on his face disappeared. He put on a skeptical face and asked, "Did you already know about it?"
His words made me feel awkward. Even though the Daoist and Xuan schools came from the same lineage, they were still different. The Xuan school studied Fengshui, and even the cultivation realms were known as Dragon Seeking, Acupoint Sealing, and Glorious Knowledge.
On the other hand, the Daoist school's study of geomancy couldn't be compared to the Mystical school. Their three realms were called True Fire, Pure Yang, and Star Treading, which were different from the Mystical school.
This was due to the difference in our paths of cultivation. That was why Chen Yangting's slow reaction was within my expectations. The only thing that made me feel strange was that Miao Jue didn't seem surprised when he heard Chen Yangting's words. Could it be that he had already noticed the True Dragon Vein?
The Buddhist school's cultivation was very different from the Daoist and Mystical schools. However, the foundation of their power was also the true dragon vein. There was no reason for him not to be tempted by it. If he had already sensed it, why didn't he contact the Buddhist school behind him and take it for himself?
I couldn't understand the monk's thoughts, but Chen Yangting's thoughts were much more obvious. After he realized the current situation, he made a prompt decision and said to Chen Yangting and Monk Miao Jue, "Fellow Daoist Han, Master Miao Jue, the true dragon vein is not a trivial matter. It's not something the three of us can decide. Why don't we retreat immediately and report the situation to our respective sects? Let them discuss and make a decision. What do you think?"
He wasn't a fool. After knowing that Chen Yangting and the others had discovered the true dragon vein earlier and had yet to make a move, he didn't think of monopolizing the true dragon vein just because of his cultivation. Instead, he settled for the next best thing and wanted a share of the pie.
Unfortunately, after hearing his words, Monk Miao Jue was like an old monk in meditation. He didn't say a word. Han Wennan grinned and said, "Daoist Chen, you're wrong. This true dragon vein already has an owner. We're here to investigate Yu Fuda's murder case, not to see the true dragon vein. Daoist Chen, you shouldn't put the cart before the horse."
Chen Yangting's expression immediately turned gloomy. He wasn't a fool. If this true dragon vein really had an owner, how could it allow so many people to walk in this cave for so long?
Han Wennan's words clearly meant that he wanted to monopolize the true dragon vein.
He turned to look at Monk Miao Jue and even at me. It was a pity that neither of our faces revealed the expression he wanted to see.
Chen Yangting gritted his teeth and turned to stare at Han Wennan. "This place isn't far from my Celestial Master Mansion. If Fellow Daoist Han wants to monopolize it, I'm afraid you're too greedy."
Han Wennan smiled and said sincerely, "Daoist Chen, you've really misunderstood. This true dragon vein originally belongs to my Han Clan. The Metaphysics Association is also aware of this.
If Daoist Chen doesn't believe me, you can follow me to the front. My Han Clan's Celestial Master Elder is stationed there. "
Chen Yangting's expression instantly darkened. Han Wennan's meaning couldn't be clearer. The Han Clan's Celestial Master Elder was right there. What right did he have to fight for it?
Furthermore, Han Wennan hinted that the Metaphysics Association was also aware of the situation. The Celestial Master Mansion was very powerful. While the Han Clan might not be a match for them, the Metaphysics Association wasn't one to be trifled with.
After pulling the Metaphysics Association in, how could the Celestial Master Mansion use force?
I sighed as I watched from the side. Although Han Wennan looked honest and sincere on the surface, in reality, how could an honest person make it this far in the pugilistic world?
Chen Yangting was silent for a long time. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "I see. Then, I'll follow Fellow Daoist Han to pay a visit to the Han Clan's Celestial Master Elder."