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Miracle Doctor Chapter 931

After Ye Qiu shattered the bronze immortal gate with a single punch, a dark, shadowy entrance appeared.

Ye Qiu approached the entrance, peered down, and saw a staircase leading straight into the ground.

It was impossible to see the bottom.

“Get ready, we’ll enter the tomb shortly,” Ye Qiu said.

Tang Fei quickly responded, “I’ll bring a few soldiers to go in with you.”

Master Longbrow said, “Tang Fei, you shouldn’t go in. This tomb is full of strange dangers, and there will surely be risks below.”

Tang Fei replied, “It’s precisely because it’s dangerous that I’ve decided to go in. An extra person means extra support.”

Master Longbrow smirked, “For ordinary dangers, the lad and I can handle them. If it’s something even we can’t deal with, you going in would only cause trouble.”

Tang Fei was left speechless by the retort.

Ye Qiu thought for a moment and said, “Old Tang, come with us, but no need to bring anyone else.”

“Alright,” Tang Fei nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Uncle Guardmountain stepped forward and said, “Mr. Ye, please allow me to enter the tomb with you. If we encounter danger, I can protect Chief Tang.”

Uncle Guardmountain knew the tomb might hold dangers, which was exactly why he decided to go with Ye Qiu. Only by doing so could he build a closer relationship with him.

Ye Qiu wasn’t comfortable leaving Uncle Guardmountain on the surface. This old man had the strength of a Dragon List warrior. If they went down and he took the chance to slip away, the soldiers wouldn’t be able to stop him.

“Fine, you come with us into the tomb. Your main task is to ensure Old Tang’s safety.”

Ye Qiu said sternly to Uncle Guardmountain, “Old man, let me be clear: if we come out safely, your protection of Old Tang will count as atonement for your past mistakes, and they’ll be wiped clean. But if you fail to protect him, I won’t let you off.”

Uncle Guardmountain swore earnestly, “Mr. Ye, rest assured, I will protect Chief Tang with my life.”

“I hope you keep your word.”

Afterwards, the group made preparations.

Five minutes later, they began entering the tomb.

“Captain Qin, the surface is in your hands. Be careful,” Tang Fei instructed Qin Feng.

Qin Feng replied, “Chief, don’t worry, I’ve got everything under control.”

“Alright,” Tang Fei nodded.

Before entering the tomb, Master Longbrow pulled two talismans from his pocket and handed them to Tang Fei and Uncle Guardmountain.

“I’m worried there might be corpse poison in the tomb. To be safe, keep these talismans in your mouths; they will protect you from the poison,” Master Longbrow said.

“Thank you, Master,” Tang Fei quickly put the talisman in his mouth, frowning slightly.

Uncle Guardmountain also put the talisman in his mouth, then muttered, “It smells strongly of sweat.”

Whoosh!

Master Longbrow turned his head, glaring coldly at Uncle Guardmountain, and snapped, “If you don’t speak, no one will think you’re mute. Say another word, and this Taoist will blast you with a thunder talisman.”

Uncle Guardmountain shrank back in fear and quickly shut his mouth.

“Old man, how long has it been since you bathed?” Ye Qiu asked casually.

Master Longbrow replied, “Not long, almost a month.”

At this, Tang Fei and Uncle Guardmountain felt a wave of nausea, nearly spitting out the talismans.

“Into the tomb,” Ye Qiu took the lead, descending first.

Tang Fei, Uncle Guardmountain, and Master Longbrow followed closely behind.

As soon as the four entered the tomb, a strong musty smell hit them, causing Tang Fei to cough.

They walked down the staircase, continuing downward.

Tang Fei and Uncle Guardmountain held torches, and with the light, they could see their surroundings.

The steps were made of bluestone, three feet long and one foot wide, each step intricately carved with dragon patterns.

“Dragon-patterned steps,” Master Longbrow’s expression shifted slightly.

“Is there something special about them?” Ye Qiu asked.

Master Longbrow explained, “In ancient times, dragons symbolised emperors, who called themselves the True Dragon Sons of Heaven. Whether it was an official’s tomb or an ordinary citizen’s grave, dragon-patterned steps were forbidden. Yet this tomb has them, which suggests it might be an imperial mausoleum.”

An imperial mausoleum!

Tang Fei and Uncle Guardmountain were stunned.

Uncle Guardmountain asked, “Master, if it really is an imperial mausoleum, would there be many treasures inside?”

Smack!

Master Longbrow slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead and scolded, “You useless thing! I warn you, even if there are treasures inside, you can’t take them. That would be a crime.”

Tang Fei added, “The Master is right. Everything in the tomb is an artefact, and private individuals are not allowed to excavate or take them.”

Uncle Guardmountain said, “Don’t national archaeological teams dig up many tombs? Why can’t ordinary people like us do it?”

“Is that the same?” Tang Fei replied, “Archaeological teams are state departments. They excavate tombs to protect artefacts, and they need multiple levels of approval beforehand…”

Uncle Guardmountain interrupted, “In the end, isn’t it still tomb-robbing?”

“It’s not the same,” Master Longbrow said. “They’re state-sponsored tomb-robbers.”

Uncle Guardmountain was stunned.

A moment later, he turned to Master Longbrow, gave a thumbs-up, and flattered, “As expected of the leader of Dragon Tiger Mountain, you hit the nail on the head.”

Heh heh…

Master Longbrow loved being flattered, his face blooming with a smile like a chrysanthemum in full bloom.

Smack!

Suddenly, Master Longbrow slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead again.

Uncle Guardmountain clutched his head, bewildered, and asked, “Master, why did you hit me?”

“It’s your fault for interrupting my train of thought! I wasn’t done speaking,” Master Longbrow said. “Based on the dragon-patterned steps, I deduce that even if this isn’t an imperial mausoleum, the tomb’s owner must be related to an emperor, like an emperor’s son, wife, or brother. In short, this tomb is extraordinary.”

Ye Qiu rolled his eyes.

Obviously, even a fool could tell this tomb was extraordinary!

The four continued down the steps, walking for a while before reaching the end.

Uncle Guardmountain said, “I counted just now, there are three hundred and sixty-five steps. Master, does this number hold any special meaning?”

Master Longbrow replied, “I don’t know if it has any special meaning, but I do know normal people don’t count steps. It only proves one thing: you’re full and have nothing better to do.”

Uncle Guardmountain: “???”

After descending three hundred and sixty-five steps, they faced a bronze door.

This bronze door was smaller than the bronze immortal gate they saw outside, one metre wide and two metres tall.

“I’ll look for a mechanism,” Master Longbrow said.

But before he could act, Ye Qiu smashed a fist into the bronze door, prompting a quick shout, “Lad, don’t be reckless…”

Boom!

A loud crash.

The bronze door was shattered by Ye Qiu’s punch.

Tang Fei shone his torch inside, and instantly, a look of terror appeared on his face.

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“Ye Qiu, look inside quick!”

Tang Fei shouted in terror.

No reminder was needed, as the moment Ye Qiu smashed the bronze door open with his fist, his gaze had already shifted inside.

In Ye Qiu’s line of sight, numerous vermilion coffins appeared.

There were at least seventy or eighty of them, all vermilion, scattered haphazardly, emitting an eerie, sinister aura under the torchlight.

Uncle Guardmountain exclaimed, “Heavens, so many coffins.”

Smack!

Master Longbrow slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead, scolding, “No sense of the world.”

Uncle Guardmountain clutched his forehead, looking aggrieved.

Ye Qiu lifted his foot, about to step inside, when Master Longbrow’s voice rang out again, “Something’s off! Very off!”

Ye Qiu lowered his foot and asked, “What’s off?”

Master Longbrow explained, “In tombs like this, coffins are normally arranged orderly, not strewn about like this.”

Ye Qiu asked further, “What does that mean?”

Master Longbrow said, “It can only mean one thing: someone else was in this tomb before us.”

What?

Everyone’s expressions changed.

Master Longbrow pointed inside, saying, “Look, many of those coffins have their lids pried off. Clearly, tomb raiders were here before we arrived.”

“Impossible!” Uncle Guardmountain said, “The bronze immortal gate was dozens of metres underground, and the tomb entrance’s bronze door was intact. No one could’ve got in.”

Master Longbrow cursed, “Fool! Can’t tomb raiders enter from somewhere else?”

Uncle Guardmountain was stunned.

Tang Fei added, “Master, you said before that the tomb’s owner was no ordinary person, and the bronze doors are incredibly solid. Wouldn’t it be tough for tomb raiders to get in?”

“It’s tough, but not impossible.”

Master Longbrow said, “Don’t underestimate tomb raiders’ skills. They might’ve known the main entrance was too hard, so they found another way in.”

“Without exaggeration, if this Taoist wanted to enter this tomb, it’d be effortless.”

Uncle Guardmountain said in surprise, “Master, you know how to raid tombs?”

“Not just know, I’m quite skilled…” Master Longbrow abruptly stopped, slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead, and barked, “Speak again, and I’ll end you.”

Uncle Guardmountain felt glum, muttering to himself that the dignified leader of a sect was a shameless tomb raider in disguise.

“Whether tomb raiders were here or not, since we’re here, let’s go in and see.”

Ye Qiu spoke, then stepped inside.

The others followed closely.

Ye Qiu approached a vermilion coffin and glanced inside, instantly spotting a skeleton.

Then, he went to a second coffin, looked in, and saw another skeleton.

Ye Qiu checked over a dozen coffins, all the same: each contained only a skeleton, nothing else.

No burial goods, not even a scrap of clothing.

The corpses had no garments and were all severed at the waist, split into upper and lower halves.

“Waist-severed burial!”

Master Longbrow said, “These must be sacrificial victims, killed by waist-severing.”

Uncle Guardmountain felt a chill down his spine and cursed, “Damn feudal society, waist-severing for burial? That’s outrageous.”

Master Longbrow remarked, “That’s nothing. Some large mausoleums even have mass burial pits.”

“How do you know?” Uncle Guardmountain asked.

“I’ve naturally seen…” Master Longbrow’s tone shifted, “Why are you asking? Want a beating?”

Uncle Guardmountain quickly covered his forehead.

Ye Qiu silently counted, noting ninety-nine vermilion coffins, then proceeded further inside.

Soon, they reached another tomb chamber.

The chamber was in disarray, with ten coffins inside.

All the coffins were opened, their lids strewn on the ground, and several skeletons were also tossed out.

There were no burial goods in the coffins.

Ye Qiu noticed fragments of broken porcelain and bronze at the bottoms of some coffins.

“Looks like the old man was right. This tomb was raided by tomb raiders,” Ye Qiu said.

Tang Fei asked, “But where did the tomb raiders get in?”

Ye Qiu replied, “We’ll likely find out if we keep going.”

They continued deeper into the tomb chambers.

They passed through over a dozen chambers, each with its bronze door blasted open, the interiors in chaos, and no burial goods left.

The tomb raiders had stripped the place bare.

In two chambers, they found thief tunnels, suggesting the raiders had dug their way in.

The group pressed on.

Gradually, a heavy, chilling yin energy filled the tomb, cold and piercing, making them shiver.

After a while, they came upon another bronze door.

This door was about four metres long and three metres high, ancient and grand, heavy and solemn.

It was embossed with a lifelike five-clawed golden dragon.

“This must be the main tomb chamber!”

Master Longbrow looked at the bronze door and said, “I wonder if the main chamber was hit by the tomb raiders.”

“If it was, it’ll be hard to identify the tomb’s owner, and any treasures would’ve been taken.”

As is well known, the most valuable burial goods are usually placed in the main chamber’s sarcophagus.

Tang Fei examined the bronze door and said, “All the bronze doors we’ve seen were destroyed, but this one is shut tight and undamaged. I think the tomb raiders might not have entered the main chamber.”

Master Longbrow frowned, “These tomb raiders were skilled. Since they took so many treasures, they’d know the most valuable ones are in the main chamber. It makes no sense they didn’t go in.”

“The fact that this bronze door is intact suggests two possibilities.”

“First, the raiders faced danger before entering the main chamber, forcing them to leave.”

“Second, they couldn’t break through this bronze door.”

Tang Fei was puzzled, “Why didn’t the tomb raiders enter the main chamber?”

Uncle Guardmountain said, “Stop guessing what the raiders were thinking. Let’s break the door and go in.”

Ye Qiu prepared to punch the bronze door but was stopped by Master Longbrow.

“Hold on. Main tomb chambers are often full of dangers. Unless we find the mechanism, breaking it open by force could trigger unexpected risks.”

Master Longbrow began searching for a mechanism.

After ten minutes without success, he sighed and said, “Lad, you’d better do it.”

“Step back, it might be dangerous.”

Ye Qiu stepped forward and smashed a fist into the bronze door.

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“Boom!”

A deafening crash.

Ye Qiu smashed his fist into the bronze door, yet it didn’t budge.

What?

Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow, surprised by the result.

Master Longbrow and the others were equally shocked.

After all, whether it was the bronze immortal gate at the tomb’s entrance or the bronze doors they encountered inside, Ye Qiu had shattered them all with a single punch. But this bronze door stood firm as a rock.

Tang Fei said, “This bronze door is so sturdy, it’s likely the tomb raiders couldn’t break it, so they didn’t enter the main chamber.”

“Not necessarily!” Master Longbrow said, “Tomb raiders have explosives. If they wanted to get in, they could’ve blown it open.”

Uncle Guardmountain wasn’t concerned about whether tomb raiders had entered the main chamber; he only cared if Ye Qiu could open the door.

“Mr. Ye, can you break this door?” Uncle Guardmountain asked.

“I’ll try again.”

Ye Qiu spoke, then activated the Nine-Turn Dragon Art, channelling all his strength into his right arm.

Then, he smashed his fist into the bronze door again.

“Boom!”

Another loud crash, but the bronze door remained unscathed.

“Interesting. It withstood two of my punches without breaking. Let’s see just how tough you are.”

Ye Qiu stepped back, this time unleashing his innate true qi.

Roar!

As Ye Qiu threw his punch, three streams of innate true qi surged from his fist, striking the bronze door.

“Boom!”

The bronze door shook violently but still didn’t shatter.

Ye Qiu was astonished.

That punch had at least ten thousand pounds of force, yet it failed to break the bronze door, showing just how extraordinarily tough it was.

Ye Qiu retracted his fist, reaching behind to draw his sword.

Just then, a series of “crack, crack” sounds rang out, and cracks appeared on the bronze door.

One, two, three.

Four…

Ninety-nine!

Ninety-nine cracks spread across the bronze door, extending in all directions.

After about two minutes, with a “boom,” the bronze door collapsed.

“Damn, thought you were tougher than that.”

Ye Qiu snorted inwardly, released the sword hilt, and looked into the main tomb chamber.

His eyes fell on a pitch-black stone stele standing two metres ahead.

On the stele were two characters:

Dragon Tomb!

Ye Qiu’s heart jolted.

He recalled Master Longbrow explaining earlier that in ancient times, dragons symbolised emperors. What did it mean for a stele like this to stand in the tomb?

“Old man, what do you make of it?” Ye Qiu asked.

Master Longbrow stared at the stele and said, “There are three possibilities.”

“First, this is a dragon’s tomb. Second, it’s an emperor’s tomb. Third, the tomb’s owner is surnamed Dragon.”

“As for the first possibility, I think we can rule it out. Dragons are mythical creatures. Even if the ancients saw one, they wouldn’t build a tomb for it, let alone with so many sacrificial burials.”

“So, I lean towards the latter two possibilities.”

Ye Qiu’s gaze returned to the stele. After observing for a while, shock appeared on his face.

“Old man, take another look at those two characters on the stele,” Ye Qiu said.

Master Longbrow stared at the stele for a moment, then said in shock, “Those two characters were written with a finger?”

“Indeed,” Ye Qiu’s expression grew serious.

Uncle Guardmountain, hearing their conversation, ran to the stele and looked. The characters “Dragon Tomb” were etched three inches deep into the stone, each stroke bold and powerful, like iron strokes with silver hooks.

“Mr. Ye, you’re not mistaken, are you? These were clearly carved. How could someone write them with a finger?”

Uncle Guardmountain added, “Besides, who could have that much strength?”

Ye Qiu ignored Master Longbrow and asked, “Can you do it?”

“I can’t,” Master Longbrow said. “I could write on a stele with my finger, but to carve three inches deep like this, I can’t. Lad, what about you? Can you do it?”

“Not at my current level,” Ye Qiu said. “Writing with a finger requires not only immense cultivation but also pinpoint control of strength.”

“While the Six Meridians Divine Sword has enough power, if I used sword qi to write, it would pierce through the stele, not carve with such finesse.”

Master Longbrow said gravely, “The person who wrote this must be a supreme master, at least with six streams of true qi.”

After speaking, Master Longbrow approached the stele, placed his right hand on it.

Instantly, it felt as cold as ice.

Master Longbrow straightened his back and said solemnly, “I was wrong earlier. The person who wrote on this stele isn’t just a supreme master but a peerless powerhouse.”

“This powerhouse has cultivated at least nine streams of true qi.”

“Perhaps even a cultivator who has stepped into the realm of immortality!”

Ye Qiu asked in shock, “What makes you say that?”

Master Longbrow replied, “This stele isn’t ordinary stone—it’s an extraterrestrial meteorite.”

What?

Ye Qiu froze, his gaze locking onto the stele again.

Master Longbrow continued, “Extraterrestrial meteorites are extremely rare and incredibly hard. Lad, if you don’t believe me, try it with your sword.”

Without hesitation, Ye Qiu drew his Emperor Sword and struck the stele with force.

“Clang!”

The sword hit the stele, sparking a shower of sparks, but the stele remained unscathed.

Ye Qiu was stunned. The razor-sharp Emperor Sword couldn’t leave a single mark on the stele, which was terrifying.

This confirmed Master Longbrow’s words: the writer was a peerless powerhouse.

Master Longbrow said, “Rare things are valuable. Extraterrestrial meteorites are scarce; even a fist-sized piece could fetch a fortune. One this large is priceless.”

“This shows the tomb’s owner was no ordinary figure.”

“His status might be even greater than we imagined.”

Master Longbrow scanned the chamber. Apart from the stele, there was nothing else, except for a stone door in the corner.

“Most main tomb chambers have only one chamber, but this one has two. That’s unusual.”

Master Longbrow gave Ye Qiu a look.

Ye Qiu understood, walked over, and shattered the stone door with a punch. Instantly, a musty smell mixed with a strong scent of blood rushed out.

Ye Qiu looked inside and saw a staircase.

The staircase, built of bluestone, extended upward.

“This tomb is extraordinary. Follow me, everyone, and stay cautious.”

Ye Qiu gave a warning, then stepped onto the staircase, climbing carefully.

The staircase was long, with hundreds of steps.

Fearing traps, Ye Qiu proceeded cautiously, moving slowly. But by the time he reached the final step, no dangers had appeared.

After climbing the stairs, the scene before him changed.

Instantly, Ye Qiu’s expression shifted.

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Ye Qiu stood on the final step, and before him appeared a spacious hall.

In the centre of the hall stood a white jade coffin.

The ground around the coffin was littered with bones, at least twenty or thirty sets.

Dried blood was everywhere.

Near the bones were Luoyang shovels, ropes, and other items.

“These dead must be tomb raiders,” Master Longbrow said, astonished. “These raiders were skilled to have made it this far.”

“How did they die?” Uncle Guardmountain asked, terrified. “Did they trigger some trap?”

Ye Qiu didn’t respond. He crouched beside a set of bones, examining them closely.

Since only bones remained, with no skin, determining the cause of death was difficult.

After a while, Ye Qiu noticed a sword mark on the throat bone of one skeleton.

He then checked a second set of bones, a third…

After a few minutes, Ye Qiu had examined all the bones on-site, then stood and said, “They were killed with a single sword to the throat.”

“I checked, and almost all these dead had old injuries, especially severe wear on the thumb and index finger bones, likely professional tomb raiders.”

“Moreover, their bones are unusually hard, suggesting they were martial arts experts, with strength comparable to his.”

Ye Qiu pointed at Uncle Guardmountain.

Tang Fei’s expression shifted slightly. “So many experts on par with Dragon List masters, killed with a single sword to the throat. The killer must be formidable.”

Ye Qiu nodded. “The person who killed these raiders is no weaker than me.”

Tang Fei said, “Now we have two questions.”

“First, when we arrived, the bronze door to the main chamber was intact. How did these raiders get in here?”

“Second, who killed them? Their accomplices, or someone else?”

Master Longbrow said, “I’m not interested in those questions. I’m more curious about that coffin.”

Uncle Guardmountain had noticed the white jade coffin earlier and, hearing Master Longbrow, quickly chimed in, “Me too.”

Smack!

Master Longbrow slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead, saying, “Don’t mimic me.”

When did I mimic you?

Uncle Guardmountain glared at Master Longbrow, fuming but not daring to speak.

“You want to know the tomb owner’s identity, don’t you?” Ye Qiu guessed Master Longbrow’s intent. “Shall we open the coffin?”

“That’s exactly my thought,” Master Longbrow said, walking to the white jade coffin.

Ye Qiu and the others followed, looking at it. The coffin was carved with nine five-clawed golden dragons on both sides.

Exquisite and magnificent.

At the front and back ends, two “Fortune” characters were engraved, exuding grandeur.

Uncle Guardmountain marvelled, “What a fine piece.”

Smack!

Another slap landed on his forehead.

“Master, why’d you hit me again?” Uncle Guardmountain said angrily. He was well past sixty, yet Master Longbrow kept smacking his forehead, humiliating him.

Master Longbrow said, “Don’t think I can’t see what you’re scheming. I’m warning you, don’t get ideas about this coffin.”

“You’ve misunderstood, Master. I’ve no designs on the coffin. Chief Tang said earlier that tomb items are artefacts, and it’s illegal for individuals to excavate or take them. Why would I break the law?” Uncle Guardmountain explained.

“Best you don’t have such thoughts. If you do, I’ll end you.”

Master Longbrow then turned to Ye Qiu with a grin, “Lad, help me get this coffin to Dragon Tiger Mountain later. When I die, I’ll lie in it.”

Uncle Guardmountain’s face turned green with anger, glaring at Master Longbrow.

So this old man’s scheming for the coffin himself. Shameless!

Before opening a coffin, it’s customary to light three candles in the southeast corner. As the saying goes, “Man lights the candle, ghosts blow it out.” If the candles go out, tomb explorers must leave without taking any burial goods.

“Need to light candles?” Ye Qiu asked.

“No need,” Master Longbrow said. “The raiders made it this far, so candles aren’t necessary. Besides, I didn’t bring any.”

Ye Qiu: “…”

Master Longbrow said, “Tang Fei, old man, step back to avoid any danger when we open the coffin.”

Tang Fei and Uncle Guardmountain retreated immediately.

Ye Qiu thought Master Longbrow would open the coffin with him, but Master Longbrow said, “Lad, I observed earlier. This white jade coffin was cut from a single piece of jade, then carved.”

“Both the material and craftsmanship are top-tier.”

“Be gentle when opening it. Don’t damage it… Alright, it’s up to you.”

Master Longbrow stepped aside.

Ye Qiu glanced faintly at Master Longbrow, then placed his right hand on the coffin lid.

Instantly, his palm felt smooth and warm, like a woman’s skin.

“Huh?”

Ye Qiu let out a surprised sound. Not only was the coffin made of white jade, but it was warm jade, likely worth no less than ten billion.

“What a treasure.”

Even Ye Qiu was tempted. He activated his Heavenly Eye to check for traps or mechanisms inside the coffin.

But all he saw was a white blur; his vision couldn’t penetrate the coffin.

This made Ye Qiu even more intrigued. This coffin was a rare gem.

“Lad, stop dawdling. Open the coffin,” Master Longbrow urged.

Ye Qiu braced himself, then gradually applied force. With a “whoosh,” the coffin lid slid open.

He controlled his strength perfectly, so the lid rested on the coffin’s edge without falling.

As the lid opened, a peculiar fragrance wafted out, quickly filling the entire chamber.

Master Longbrow and the others hurried over and looked inside.

Hiss—

Shock appeared on everyone’s faces.

Inside the coffin lay an old man, dressed in a dragon robe, wearing a crown, a jade belt at his waist, and golden silk boots on his feet.

This wasn’t what shocked Ye Qiu and the others. What truly stunned them was that the old man’s body hadn’t decayed. His skin was rosy, eyes closed, face stern, like a sleeping emperor!

“Is he dead?” Tang Fei asked.

“Dead,” Ye Qiu said, sensing no trace of life from the old man.

Master Longbrow said, “That’s the magic of this white jade coffin. It surpasses all modern preservation methods, keeping the body intact for a hundred years, uncorrupted for a thousand.”

Uncle Guardmountain stared at the old man in the coffin and said, “His attire looks like an emperor’s.”

Tang Fei said, “If he’s truly an ancient emperor, who could he be?”

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The group stared at the old man in the coffin, all eager to uncover his identity.

Who could he be?

Ye Qiu glanced around and noticed that, besides the old man’s body, the coffin contained only a square vermilion wooden box, with no other burial goods.

“What’s in the box?” Tang Fei asked.

“Perhaps it holds something that reveals this old man’s identity,” Uncle Guardmountain said.

Master Longbrow said, “Lad, pick up the box and take a look.”

Why don’t you do it?

Ye Qiu shot Master Longbrow a glance, knowing the old man was likely wary of danger and thus delegated the task to him.

But Ye Qiu wasn’t afraid.

He reached out and took the vermilion box, immediately feeling its weight in his palm.

“So heavy!”

Ye Qiu examined the box closely, turning it over, and said, “This box is made of golden nanmu wood.”

“Golden nanmu?” Uncle Guardmountain’s eyes widened. “In ancient times, only imperial families could use golden nanmu. Could this mean the old man was truly an emperor?”

Tang Fei nodded, “It’s possible.”

Uncle Guardmountain added, “If this old man was an emperor, he’s rather pitiful. His tomb was completely looted.”

Master Longbrow smirked, “What’s pitiful about that? Emperor Wu of Han, a great ruler, had his tomb raided.”

“Even the illustrious Li Shimin’s tomb was stripped bare.”

“The unluckiest was Empress Dowager Cixi. Her tomb was plundered, treasures were taken, and her body was desecrated.”

“Lad, stop dawdling. Open the box and see who this poor soul is.”

Ye Qiu was cautious, inspecting the box carefully. He noticed a small, ornate golden lock on it.

With two fingers, he pinched the lock and gently squeezed.

“Click!”

The lock opened.

Carefully, Ye Qiu opened the box, revealing a jade seal inside.

“It’s a jade seal!”

Uncle Guardmountain exclaimed, “This old man must be an emperor, no doubt.”

Ye Qiu took the jade seal from the box.

The seal was square, its upper half carved with nine golden dragons, and its lower half made of exquisite white jade.

“What a treasure!”

Master Longbrow’s eyes gleamed as he stared at the seal, urging Ye Qiu, “Quick, check the bottom of the seal.”

Ye Qiu flipped it over, and four seal-script characters appeared.

The next moment, Ye Qiu’s expression turned peculiar.

Master Longbrow recognised the characters and frowned, “World’s First? What does that mean?”

Indeed, the four characters on the seal’s base read “World’s First”!

Uncle Guardmountain said excitedly, “This old man must be an emperor. Who else but an emperor would dare claim to be the world’s first?”

Smack!

Master Longbrow slapped Uncle Guardmountain on the forehead, grumbling, “You’ve lived decades and still know nothing.”

“Was I wrong?” Uncle Guardmountain rubbed his forehead, looking aggrieved.

Master Longbrow said, “Since ancient times, imperial seals typically bear the emperor’s reign title. If it’s a personal seal, it might carry the emperor’s name. But this seal, with ‘World’s First,’ defies convention.”

“Even if it’s unconventional, he could still be an emperor,” Uncle Guardmountain said. “He’s wearing a golden crown and dragon robe. Who but an emperor would dare dress like that? And this white jade coffin, worth a fortune. If he’s not an emperor, why such extravagance?”

Tang Fei, after a moment of silence, said, “I think Uncle Guardmountain has a point.”

“See? Chief Tang agrees with me,” Uncle Guardmountain said, puffing up with pride at finally having someone back him.

Smack!

Master Longbrow slapped his forehead again, scolding, “No sense at all.”

“Couldn’t someone other than an emperor wear a dragon robe in ancient times?”

“For instance, rebel leaders like Li Zicheng, Hong Xiuquan of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Zhang Xianzhong, and other usurpers all proclaimed themselves emperors and wore dragon robes.”

Uncle Guardmountain was stunned. “Master, are you saying the man in the coffin is a rebel leader?”

Master Longbrow said, “Whether he’s a rebel or an emperor, I’m not sure. But the grandeur of this tomb and the exquisite white jade coffin suggest this old man was no ordinary figure.”

“This is the main tomb chamber. Let’s search again. We might find something to confirm his identity.”

The group began searching the chamber.

After more than ten minutes, they found nothing.

“Huh?”

Suddenly, Ye Qiu let out a surprised sound, his eyes fixed on the wall in front of him.

“What is it? Found something?” Master Longbrow asked.

Ye Qiu nodded, pointing at the wall. “There’s another chamber behind this wall.”

“Oh?” Master Longbrow was surprised. “How do you know?”

Ye Qiu, naturally not revealing he’d used his Heavenly Eye, said, “Old man, shall we open it?”

“Of course we should. There might be something inside to prove the old man’s identity.” Master Longbrow rubbed his hands eagerly, adding, “Even in imperial mausoleums, main chambers usually have just one room. A third chamber here means there’s likely something valuable!”

Ye Qiu gave Master Longbrow a cold glance, then placed a hand on the wall, activating the Nine-Turn Dragon Art. Three streams of true qi surged from his palm.

Boom!

The wall shattered, revealing a pitch-black stone door.

Ye Qiu prepared to smash the stone door with a punch, but Master Longbrow shouted urgently, “Wait, don’t move!”

Ye Qiu turned, looking at Master Longbrow in confusion.

Master Longbrow hurried to the stone door, gently touching its surface, then pressed his face against it, closing his eyes with an expression of bliss, as if nestled in a woman’s embrace.

Pervert!

Uncle Guardmountain cursed silently.

Tang Fei’s eyes showed a flicker of alarm, wondering if Master Longbrow had some odd fetish.

“Old man, what are you doing?” Ye Qiu asked.

Master Longbrow opened his eyes, chuckling, “Lad, you nearly destroyed a treasure.”

“This stone door is made of ink jade.”

“It’s not as valuable as the white jade coffin, but it could still fetch a few hundred million.”

“We’ve struck it rich… I mean, we’ve helped the nation strike it rich.”

“Don’t damage this door. Wait, I’ll find the mechanism.”

Master Longbrow began searching around the stone door.

After a moment, “Found it.”

He placed his right hand on the wall beside the door, tapped three times, and with a “whoosh,” the stone door slid aside.

Instantly, the third chamber of the main tomb appeared before them.

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After the stone door opened, a blaze of light greeted them.

The third tomb chamber was vast.

The surrounding walls were adorned with ever-burning lamps.

No one knew how long these lamps had been burning, yet they blazed brightly.

“This looks a bit like a memorial hall,” Uncle Mountain Guard said.

“Be confident, remove the ‘like’, this is a memorial hall,” Master Long Eyebrows declared, “Let’s go in and have a look.”

With that, the group ventured inside.

Soon, they noticed a long altar placed before the eastern wall.

On the altar rested a spirit tablet.

From a distance, Ye Qiu saw four characters inscribed on it, Dragon Ao’s Tomb!

Ye Qiu asked, “Old man, who’s Dragon Ao? Do you know him?”

Master Long Eyebrows shook his head, “Never heard of him.”

Uncle Mountain Guard asked, “Could it be a code name?”

Master Long Eyebrows raised his hand, about to strike Uncle Mountain Guard, but this time, Uncle Mountain Guard was prepared and quickly hid behind Tang Fei.

Master Long Eyebrows said coldly, “Have you ever seen a spirit tablet with a code name?”

Uncle Mountain Guard retorted, “I haven’t, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.”

Master Long Eyebrows glared, “What’s that supposed to mean? You dare question me? Tired of living?”

Uncle Mountain Guard muttered, “I’m not questioning you, just sharing my opinion…”

“Shut up!” Master Long Eyebrows threatened, “Speak again, and I’ll tear your mouth apart.”

Ye Qiu suddenly said, “Old man, do you think the owner of this tomb could be connected to the people in the Forbidden City?”

Master Long Eyebrows paused, taken aback.

Ye Qiu continued, “I remember the people in the Forbidden City also have the surname Dragon.”

Master Long Eyebrows shook his head, “Unlikely, their territory is in the capital.”

At that moment, Tang Fei’s voice rang out, “Ye Qiu, look over there.”

Ye Qiu followed Tang Fei’s pointing finger and saw, in the shadowy corner, a figure sitting cross-legged.

The figure’s head was bowed, long hair draped messily over their shoulders, obscuring their face. They wore a black robe, their gaunt hands resting on their knees, as if meditating.

Beside them was an ancient longsword.

The sword was three feet long.

Its hilt and scabbard were encrusted with gems.

Uncle Mountain Guard stepped closer, peered at it, and asked in shock, “Why is there a person here? Are they dead or alive?”

Smack!

Master Long Eyebrows slapped Uncle Mountain Guard on the forehead.

“Master, why’d you hit me again?” Uncle Mountain Guard asked, annoyed.

Master Long Eyebrows replied, “I meant to hit you earlier, but you dodged, so I’m making up for it.”

Uncle Mountain Guard, “…”

“Ye Qiu, is this person dead?” Tang Fei asked.

Before Ye Qiu could respond, Master Long Eyebrows said, “Long dead.”

“Oh?” Tang Fei looked puzzled, “If they’re dead, why hasn’t their body decayed?”

Master Long Eyebrows snapped, “Why so many questions? I’m not an encyclopaedia, how would I know everything?”

Ye Qiu chimed in, “They’re likely dead. I can’t sense any life from them.”

“As for why the body hasn’t decayed, I can’t explain that either.”

“But that sword, it looks impressive.”

Uncle Mountain Guard’s eyes gleamed. He stepped forward and gripped the sword’s hilt.

“Clang!”

He drew the sword, and instantly, a chilling aura emanated.

The blade radiated a sharp, murderous intent.

“What a sword!” Master Long Eyebrows’ eyes lit up, unable to hide his admiration.

Uncle Mountain Guard flicked the blade lightly with his finger, and a clear, resonant sword hum echoed.

Clang!

The sound lingered like an echo in a valley, unceasing.

“Little brat, this sword may not match your Emperor’s Sword, but it’s absolutely top-tier. The owner must have been someone important,” Master Long Eyebrows said.

Ye Qiu nodded, “This sword is indeed remarkable.”

Uncle Mountain Guard held the sword reluctantly, hesitating before saying to Tang Fei, “Chief Tang, could I…”

“No way!” Tang Fei, knowing his intent, said sternly, “Breaking the law knowingly makes the crime worse.”

Uncle Mountain Guard’s face fell, clutching the sword with reluctance.

“Put the sword back,” Tang Fei ordered.

Reluctantly, Uncle Mountain Guard slid the sword back into its scabbard. Just as he was about to let go, a bony hand clamped onto his.

“Touch my sword, you’re asking for death!”

A cold voice spoke, and then Uncle Mountain Guard’s throat was seized.

The seated figure spoke, “You’ve got some nerve, intruding here. You deserve death!”

This guy wasn’t dead?

Ye Qiu was stunned.

He’d sensed no life from him earlier, so how was he alive now?

How did he do it?

“Master, you said he was dead! Save me!” Uncle Mountain Guard shouted in panic.

“Hmph, no one can save you if I want you dead. None of you will leave alive today.”

The figure raised his head sharply.

In an instant, an aged face appeared in their view.

Ye Qiu and Tang Fei, preparing to rescue Uncle Mountain Guard, were unfazed, but Master Long Eyebrows, upon seeing the face, was shaken and blurted out, “Dragon Three!”

Dragon Three?

Ye Qiu’s expression shifted, instantly on guard, whispering, “Old man, you sure you didn’t mistake him?”

“I’m not mistaken. He’s Dragon Three from the Forbidden City,” Master Long Eyebrows said with certainty.

The old man, hearing his name, narrowed his eyes and asked, “You know me?”

Master Long Eyebrows quickly bowed, “Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, I am from Dragon Tiger Mountain, Taoist name Long Eyebrows, greetings to Third Master.”

“Long Eyebrows, I’ve heard of you before, but I stay in the Forbidden City, rarely venturing out, and have no ties with Dragon Tiger Mountain,” Dragon Three said, frowning, “Since when did Dragon Tiger Mountain folk start tomb-robbing?”

“You misunderstand, Third Master. We’re not here to rob tombs,” Master Long Eyebrows replied.

Dragon Three snorted, “Don’t try to fool me!”

“Third Master, we truly aren’t here to rob. This tomb had an issue, people died, it alarmed the Nether King Hall, and they asked us to investigate, which is why we’re here,” Master Long Eyebrows explained briefly about the seven century-old pines bleeding.

“It seems I misunderstood you.”

Dragon Three finally released Uncle Mountain Guard.

Master Long Eyebrows shot Ye Qiu a look, signalling caution, then asked, “Third Master, as far as I know, you’ve been in seclusion in the Forbidden City. Why are you here?”

Dragon Three replied, “Because this Dragon Mausoleum is the tomb of our Dragon Clan’s ancestor!”

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Ye Qiu was stunned, unable to believe this tomb belonged to the Dragon Clan’s ancestor.

But soon, he came to terms with it.

If not for the Dragon Clan, how could anyone find such a prime feng shui location?

If not for the Dragon Clan, how could anyone afford a top-grade white jade coffin?

Moreover, the ambitious people of the Forbidden City, their actions showed their ancestors must have been formidable figures, or they wouldn’t claim to be the best in the world.

Dragon Three continued, “Over twenty years ago, you heard about that upheaval in the capital, right?”

Master Long Eyebrows quickly asked, “Third Master, are you referring to Ye Wushuang?”

“Exactly,” Dragon Three’s eyes flashed with a cold glint, “After that upheaval twenty years ago, we in the Forbidden City received word that our ancestor’s tomb had been raided by tomb robbers.”

“My elder brother was furious and sent me to deal with it.”

“I rushed here, entered the tomb, and found it had been completely looted by the thieves.”

“Fortunately, our ancestor’s coffin remained untouched.”

Dragon Three said, “I was injured at the time, so I didn’t return to the Forbidden City immediately. Instead, I stayed here to recover.”

“But one night, another group of tomb robbers came.”

“I killed every one of those wretched thieves.”

“Because my injuries were severe, and I exerted myself greatly in killing them, I lacked the strength to leave the tomb.”

“So, I stayed here for a while, until my injuries improved, then returned to the Forbidden City.”

“Upon my return, I found my elder brother and the others had gone into seclusion.”

“After staying in the Forbidden City for a time, I came back here.”

Master Long Eyebrows asked, puzzled, “Why?”

Dragon Three replied, “Two reasons. First, I was concerned more tomb robbers might come.”

“Second, since you’ve reached this place, you must have felt the heavy yin energy here. Staying here aids my cultivation.”

That explained it.

Master Long Eyebrows’ face showed sudden understanding, then he said, “Third Master, I have one more question, if you’d be so kind as to clarify.”

Dragon Three said, “Speak!”

Master Long Eyebrows said, “Forgive my bluntness, but when we first saw you, Third Master, you appeared dead, with no trace of life. How did you come back to life moments later?”

Dragon Three smiled faintly, “Long Eyebrows, have you heard of the Turtle Breath Technique?”

“I have,” Master Long Eyebrows replied, “The Turtle Breath Technique, also known as the Turtle Breath True Stability Skill, is a top-tier internal martial art from the Wudang Taoist school. When mastered, it can extend life by a hundred years. When active, the practitioner appears lifeless, without any breath. But I heard this divine skill was long lost…”

Master Long Eyebrows paused, suddenly realizing something, and looked at Dragon Three in shock, “Third Master, have you practiced the Turtle Breath Technique?”

Dragon Three said proudly, “Indeed, because I mastered the Turtle Breath Technique, I’ve been sitting here for over a decade.”

Over a decade?

Master Long Eyebrows was stunned, realizing Dragon Three had perfected the Turtle Breath Technique to an extraordinary degree.

Unable to gauge Dragon Three’s strength, Master Long Eyebrows dared not linger, fearing Dragon Three might strike at any moment.

With this in mind, Master Long Eyebrows said respectfully, “I never expected to meet Third Master here, truly a fateful encounter.”

“Third Master, since this is the Dragon Clan’s ancestral tomb, we won’t overstay.”

“I bid you farewell!”

Master Long Eyebrows shot Ye Qiu a look and turned to leave.

“Stop!” Dragon Three’s voice boomed.

Master Long Eyebrows’ expression shifted slightly. He turned back, smiling, “Third Master, any further instructions?”

Dragon Three said, “I was waiting here for my elder brother and the others, but instead, you arrived.”

“Long Eyebrows, I know a bit about Dragon Tiger Mountain. It’s been declining for years. If this continues, it might soon be struck from the Taoist ranks.”

“How about I help you restore Dragon Tiger Mountain’s glory, make you the head of all Taoist sects, and let it flourish under your leadership?”

Master Long Eyebrows was taken aback.

Dragon Tiger Mountain had no ties with the Forbidden City, so why did Dragon Three’s words carry a hint of goodwill?

Master Long Eyebrows wasn’t naive. He knew Dragon Three’s offer came with a price.

Having navigated the martial world for years, he understood human nature well. Instead of refusing outright, he said, “Thank you for your kindness, Third Master. What can I do for you?”

Dragon Three laughed, “Long Eyebrows, you’re a clever man. I like dealing with clever men…”

Pfft!

Suddenly, Dragon Three spat out a mouthful of blood.

“Third Master, are you alright?” Master Long Eyebrows asked with concern.

“Don’t worry, I won’t die just yet,” Dragon Three said, “My old injuries never fully healed, and later, while cultivating here, I encountered problems. Now I’m stuck here, unable to move.”

“I was waiting for my elder brother to come take me away, but you arrived instead.”

“Long Eyebrows, I can help you restore Dragon Tiger Mountain’s glory, but I have one condition, you must take me out of here.”

Master Long Eyebrows hesitated, “This…”

“What, you’re unwilling?” Dragon Three’s words carried a hint of menace.

Master Long Eyebrows smiled, “Don’t misunderstand, Third Master. It’s just that I came here at the Nether King Hall’s invitation. Besides, their people are still here, so I can’t decide on my own.”

Dragon Three glanced at Ye Qiu and the others, asking, “Which of you is from the Nether King Hall?”

“I am,” Tang Fei spoke up.

Dragon Three said, “Take me out of the tomb and escort me back to the capital. I promise, if the Nether King Hall faces any trouble in the future, the Forbidden City will help you resolve it.”

“And you,” he looked at Uncle Mountain Guard, “didn’t you like my sword? It’s yours.”

Dragon Three tossed the longsword to Uncle Mountain Guard, then looked at Ye Qiu, “Will you take me out of the tomb?”

“I won’t let you down.”

“If you agree to take me out, you can join the Forbidden City.”

“You should know, once you’re part of the Forbidden City, no one in the world would dare cross you.”

Ye Qiu quickly said, “I’d be honored to join the Forbidden City, but Senior, may I examine your injuries? I’m a doctor, skilled in medicine.”

“Really?” Dragon Three’s eyes held doubt.

Master Long Eyebrows, guessing Ye Qiu’s intent, said, “Third Master, don’t let this young man’s age fool you. He’s the greatest medical sage in Chinese medicine in three hundred years, with exceptional skills.”

“You know the Witch God of Miaojiang, right?”

“The Witch God had issues from his cultivation that went unresolved for years. Recently, this young man was invited to Miaojiang, treated the Witch God, and not only healed his injuries but restored his strength. He even cultivated ten strands of true qi, stepping one foot into the path of immortality.”

“Oh?” Dragon Three’s face showed shock, and he urged, “Young man, if your medical skills are that impressive, come check on me.”

“If you can heal my injuries, I’ll take you as my direct disciple.”

Ye Qiu’s face lit up, “Thank you, Third Master.”

With that, he quickly stepped forward to Dragon Three’s side.

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“Third Master, please give me your wrist so I can take your pulse.”

Ye Qiu said respectfully.

Dragon Three extended his left hand to Ye Qiu, who noticed that Dragon Three’s right hand was clenched into a fist, ready to strike at any moment.

This old man is quite cautious.

Ye Qiu placed his fingers on Dragon Three’s pulse, closed his eyes, and carefully felt the rhythm.

Soon, Ye Qiu’s heart jolted.

Dragon Three had cultivated nine strands of true qi!

But immediately after, Ye Qiu was overjoyed.

He discovered that not only was Dragon Three severely injured, but his qi and blood were in turmoil, with the nine strands of true qi flowing backward through his meridians, a clear sign of qi deviation.

Moments later, Ye Qiu released Dragon Three’s pulse.

“Young man, what did you find?” Dragon Three’s tone carried a hint of testing.

Ye Qiu asked, “Third Master, do you want the truth or a lie?”

Dragon Three replied, “I only ever want the truth.”

“Then I’ll speak plainly,” Ye Qiu said, “If I’m not mistaken, Third Master, you were wounded by a sharp weapon years ago, severely injuring your lungs, which is why you’ve never fully recovered.”

A flicker of surprise passed through Dragon Three’s eyes as he asked, “Do you know what kind of weapon?”

Ye Qiu blurted out, “A sword!”

“Well done, young man, you’ve got some skill,” Dragon Three praised, then said, “Indeed, I was wounded by a sword years ago.”

Ye Qiu, curious, asked, “I’ve heard that the people of the Forbidden City are peerless masters, and with your unparalleled cultivation, Third Master, who could have injured you?”

Dragon Three countered, “Have you heard of Ye Wushuang?”

Ye Qiu nodded slightly, “I have. It’s said Ye Wushuang was the greatest master of his time, incredibly skilled.”

Dragon Three said, “The sword wound on me was inflicted by Ye Wushuang.”

“During the upheaval in the capital, Ye Wushuang tried to flee the city.”

“My elder brother and I ambushed him on his way out, and he struck me with a sword.”

As expected, during the capital’s upheaval, the Forbidden City had made their move.

Killing intent surged in Ye Qiu’s heart, but his face remained impassive as he asked, “Third Master, did you kill Ye Wushuang?”

“No,” Dragon Three said, “After being besieged by many in the capital, Ye Wushuang was already at his limit. When he met us, he was as good as dead.”

“We thought Ye Wushuang would be killed by us.”

“But at the last moment, to our surprise, a mysterious figure saved him.”

Ye Qiu was both shocked and elated.

From Dragon Three’s tone, his father hadn’t died.

But if his father was alive after all these years, why had he never come to find him and his mother?

Dragon Three continued, “Though Ye Wushuang was saved, he couldn’t have survived.”

Ye Qiu quickly asked, “What do you mean, Third Master?”

Dragon Three explained, “When that mysterious figure saved Ye Wushuang, he was on the brink of death, gravely injured, and poisoned with several rare toxins.”

“Each of those toxins was deadly. Even one would send an ordinary person to the afterlife.”

“Despite Ye Wushuang’s skill, with such severe injuries and multiple deadly poisons, not even a god could save him. He’s surely dead!”

Hearing this, Ye Qiu wanted nothing more than to kill Dragon Three on the spot to avenge his father, but reason held him back from acting rashly.

Though Dragon Three was injured and suffering from qi deviation, he still possessed nine strands of true qi. If it came to a life-or-death fight, even if Ye Qiu could kill him, it would come at a heavy cost.

More crucially, Tang Fei and Uncle Mountain Guard were here.

Their skills were too weak, and this tomb chamber was small. If a fight broke out, they would be in the greatest danger.

“Young man, can you treat my old injury?” Dragon Three asked.

“Yes,” Ye Qiu said, “Your injury, Third Master, is a trivial matter to me.”

Dragon Three’s face lit up, “Is that true?”

Ye Qiu nodded, “Absolutely.”

“Then treat me at once,” Dragon Three said eagerly. If his old injury could be healed, he wouldn’t need anyone’s help and could return to the Forbidden City on his own.

Ye Qiu asked, “Third Master, now?”

“Treat me immediately,” Dragon Three’s tone left no room for debate.

Ye Qiu pulled out a needle case from his pocket, flicked it open, and a golden gleam appeared.

Golden needles!

Dragon Three’s expression brightened. Though he wasn’t versed in medicine, he knew only those with exceptional medical skill could use golden needles.

Ye Qiu held a seven-inch golden needle and said, “Third Master, I’ll need to insert two needles into your head. One is the Taiyi Divine Needle’s Burning Mountain Fire, and the other is the Taiyi Divine Needle’s Piercing Heart Cool. It’ll hurt a bit, so please bear it.”

Dragon Three asked, “My injury is in my lungs. Why are you needling my head?”

Ye Qiu knew Dragon Three didn’t fully trust him and explained, “The head is the origin of the six yang meridians, where all the body’s channels converge. Needling the head calms the spirit, aiding the treatment to follow.”

“After using the Taiyi Divine Needle, I’ll apply the Seven Star Needle Technique and the Thirteen Ghost Gate Needles to your lungs.”

“With these three techniques working together, your old injury will heal within an hour.”

Dragon Three nodded, “I see. Go ahead and treat me!”

Ye Qiu stood behind Dragon Three and gently inserted a golden needle into his Baihui acupoint.

“Third Master, how does it feel?”

“It feels a bit warm on my head, but comfortable.”

“Good, that’s the Burning Mountain Fire of the Taiyi Divine Needle,” Ye Qiu said, giving Master Long Eyebrows a subtle glance.

Master Long Eyebrows understood and said, “Third Master, you’ve been here so long, you probably don’t know something happened in the Forbidden City, do you?”

Dragon Three quickly asked, “What happened in the Forbidden City?”

“Dragon Nine is dead.”

At Master Long Eyebrows’ words, Dragon Three was shocked and furious, “Who killed my ninth brother?”

Master Long Eyebrows replied, “Ye Wushuang’s brother, Ye Wudi.”

“That Ye Wudi dared to kill my ninth brother? When I get out, I’ll tear him to pieces…”

Before Dragon Three could finish, Master Long Eyebrows added, “It’s not just Dragon Nine. Dragon Eight, Dragon Seven, and Dragon Six are dead too.”

What?

Pfft!

Dragon Three spat out a mouthful of blood and asked, “Who killed them?”

“I don’t know who killed them,” Master Long Eyebrows continued, “Oh, and Dragon Five and Dragon Four are dead too.”

Pfft!

Dragon Three, overcome with rage, spat blood again.

Master Long Eyebrows went on, “Third Master, you don’t know, but I heard Dragon Four, Seven, and Eight died horribly, their throats crushed, heads severed, and eyes left unclosed in death.”

Pfft!

Dragon Three spat blood once more.

He hadn’t imagined that, after staying here for over a decade, so many of his brothers had died.

Master Long Eyebrows continued, “The killer was brazen. After killing Dragon Four and the others, he left a message saying he’d kill you, Third Master, grind your bones to dust, cast you into the eighteen levels of hell, never to be reborn…”

Pfft!

Dragon Three spat blood, roaring, “No matter who it is, I’ll kill him, aaah…”

“Third Master, please don’t grieve. I’m inserting the second needle,” Ye Qiu said, plunging the second golden needle in.

As the needle pierced the acupoint, Ye Qiu suddenly pressed down with his palm, driving the entire needle into Dragon Three’s skull.

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“Sss!”

The golden needle sank into Dragon Three’s skull.

“Ah…”

Dragon Three cried out in pain. His reaction was swift, realizing Ye Qiu had ambushed him, he swung his right fist backward.

Having made his move, Ye Qiu had no intention of letting Dragon Three survive. He dodged the punch and unleashed the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Swoosh!

Three sword qi blasts, swift and fierce.

Though Dragon Three sensed the lethal danger, his immobility hindered him. After dodging one sword qi, the other two struck, one hitting his back, the other piercing his throat.

Blood sprayed from his throat.

At that moment, Master Long Eyebrows acted, tossing out a thunder talisman.

Boom!

A bolt of lightning appeared from nowhere, striking Dragon Three’s head.

Uncle Mountain Guard, stunned by the sudden turn, saw Ye Qiu and Master Long Eyebrows attacking Dragon Three with lethal intent. Without hesitation, he drew the longsword and thrust it through Dragon Three’s heart.

“You… you…”

Dragon Three’s mouth was full of blood. He clutched his throat, glaring furiously at Ye Qiu and the others.

Ye Qiu smiled, “Are you wondering why I killed you?”

Dragon Three didn’t speak, but his expression showed he wanted to know.

“Because I have an irreconcilable feud with your Forbidden City,” Ye Qiu said, “I forgot to mention, my surname is Ye. I’m Ye Qiu.”

Ye?

Dragon Three shuddered, suddenly realizing something. With all his strength, he asked, “What’s your relation to Ye Wushuang?”

Ye Qiu replied, “Ye Wushuang is my father!”

Dragon Three’s pupils shrank, his face full of disbelief.

Besides Dragon Three, Tang Fei and Uncle Mountain Guard were equally shocked.

They hadn’t expected Ye Qiu to be the son of Ye Wushuang, the world’s greatest master of his time!

Especially Tang Fei, who, despite knowing Ye Qiu for so long, only now learned Ye Qiu’s father was Ye Wushuang.

“No wonder when we heard Ye Qiu had died, the War God, who hadn’t left the capital in ten years, went to the northwest himself. He must have known Ye Qiu’s background.”

“And Cao Yuan, he likely knew too, or he wouldn’t have passed the sect leader position to Ye Qiu.”

“Who’d have thought Ye Qiu is from the capital’s top family, the Ye Clan!”

Master Long Eyebrows remained calm, already aware of Ye Qiu’s origins.

Ye Qiu looked at Dragon Three, sneering, “Did you really think I’d heal you? Naive!”

“Over twenty years ago, when your Forbidden City attacked my father, you should’ve known you’d pay a price eventually.”

“By the way, Dragon Four, Five, Seven, and Eight, I killed them all.”

What?

Dragon Three’s face twisted with murderous rage, as if he wanted to devour Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu continued, “Now only Dragon Two and Dragon One remain in the Forbidden City. I doubt they’ll live much longer.”

“Dragon Three, before you die, I have one question. Answer truthfully, and I’ll leave your body intact. Refuse or lie, and I’ll grind your bones to dust.”

“Back then, you had the capital’s top diviner, Iron-Mouth Zhuge Qing, incite the city’s families to besiege my father. If I’m right, your real goal was a treasure map, wasn’t it?”

At Ye Qiu’s words, Dragon Three’s pupils shrank.

“Looks like I was right. You were after that treasure map, so you wanted my father dead.”

“From what I know, that treasure map is incomplete, split into three pieces.”

“My father had one piece, and since you targeted him, your Forbidden City must have another piece, right?”

Dragon Three stared at Ye Qiu in shock, as if asking, how did you know?

Ye Qiu saw his expression and knew his guess was correct, the Forbidden City did have a piece of the map.

The treasure map was divided into three parts, and Ye Qiu now held two, only missing the last.

Ye Qiu asked, “One final question, what secret does the treasure map hold?”

He knew the map was of great importance, or the Forbidden City wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to kill his father.

Dragon Three’s face twisted, “Heh… you want to know… I… won’t tell you…”

Ye Qiu said coldly, “If you won’t tell me, no matter. Once I kill Dragon One, I’ll get the map and find out what I want.”

“Third Master, I’ll send you to reunite with Dragon Four and the others.”

“Farewell!”

Boom—

As Ye Qiu spoke, he slammed a fist into Dragon Three’s head.

Bang!

Dragon Three’s head exploded, and his body turned to a mist of blood.

One punch obliterated him.

Uncle Mountain Guard, witnessing this, was dumbfounded, never expecting Ye Qiu to be so ruthless.

After killing Dragon Three, Ye Qiu turned to Uncle Mountain Guard, saying coldly, “Old man, you’ve got some nerve.”

“We killed Dragon Three because we’re from the Nether King Hall.”

“You, a commoner, dared to strike him. Aren’t you afraid of rotting in prison?”

Uncle Mountain Guard paled, explaining, “Mr. Ye, I… I was helping you!”

Ye Qiu said, “Did I ask for your help?”

Uncle Mountain Guard froze, sweat beading on his forehead.

As Ye Qiu said, he was just a commoner, and killing someone was a capital crime.

What now?

Uncle Mountain Guard, quick-witted, dropped to his knees before Ye Qiu, pleading earnestly, “Mr. Ye, please help me.”

“As long as I don’t go to prison, I’ll do anything you ask.”

“Please, I beg you.”

Ye Qiu asked, “Do you have family?”

Uncle Mountain Guard shook his head, “My parents are dead, my wife died in childbirth, and the child didn’t survive.”

What a pitiful man!

Ye Qiu sighed, “Since you’re so unfortunate, I’ll spare you. From now on, work for me. Are you willing?”

“Willing, willing! Thank you, Mr. Ye,” Uncle Mountain Guard said, kowtowing three times.

Master Long Eyebrows, seeing this, thought to himself, “This little brat clearly wants to take him as a follower, yet he plays this act to make him grateful. Sly!”

Ye Qiu said, “Get up.”

Uncle Mountain Guard stood, holding the longsword with both hands and offering it to Ye Qiu, “Mr. Ye, this sword…”

Ye Qiu said, “Since Dragon Three gave it to you, keep it.”

Uncle Mountain Guard’s face lit up, and he bowed deeply, “Thank you, Mr. Ye.”

Ye Qiu then turned to Tang Fei, “Old Tang, that top-grade white jade coffin is nice. I’ll take it!”

Miracle Doctor Chapter 940

Hearing that Ye Qiu wanted the top-grade white jade coffin, Master Long Eyebrows grew anxious and said, “Little brat, I’ve got my eye on that coffin. You can’t take it.”

Ye Qiu snorted, “I’m taking it, and what can you do about it?”

“You—” Master Long Eyebrows glared at Ye Qiu, fuming. If he could beat Ye Qiu, he’d give him a good thrashing.

But sadly, he couldn’t.

Master Long Eyebrows’ eyes darted around, then he chuckled, “Little brat, no matter what, I helped kill Dragon Three. Shouldn’t you thank me?”

“You don’t need to thank me with anything else, just don’t take that white jade coffin.”

“Besides, you’re young, you don’t need a coffin. Look at me, I’m old, with not many days left. Let me have it, I’m begging you!”

Ye Qiu was unmoved, “I’ve set my sights on that coffin.”

Master Long Eyebrows, furious, said, “Little brat, name your terms. As long as you don’t take the coffin, I’ll meet any demand.”

Ye Qiu said, “I want ten sword talismans.”

“Done!” Master Long Eyebrows agreed instantly.

Ye Qiu looked at him suspiciously, “Old man, didn’t you say you had no sword talismans? Why agree so quickly now?”

Master Long Eyebrows explained, “Sword talismans are so precious, how could I sell them all to you?”

“With Dragon Tiger Mountain in decline, don’t I need to keep some powerful talismans for emergencies?”

“To be honest, I still have ten sword talismans. After the Northeast trip, I’ll go back to Dragon Tiger Mountain to get them.”

“But without those talismans, if Dragon Tiger Mountain faces a crisis, we’re in trouble.”

“Little brat, you must promise that if Dragon Tiger Mountain is in danger, you won’t stand by.”

Ye Qiu said, displeased, “What’s that, old man? Bargaining with me? Do you think you’re in a position to bargain?”

“I…” Master Long Eyebrows gritted his teeth, “I’ll give you the sword talismans for free, but you can’t take the white jade coffin!”

Ye Qiu’s tone softened, “The coffin isn’t impossible for you, but you must agree to one more condition.”

“What condition?” Master Long Eyebrows asked eagerly.

Ye Qiu said, “Help me find a thousand-year-old spiritual herb.”

“No problem,” Master Long Eyebrows agreed instantly, “I’ll risk my life to find you that herb.”

Ye Qiu nodded, “That’s more like it.”

Master Long Eyebrows sighed in relief and instructed Tang Fei, “Arrange for someone to send this white jade coffin to Dragon Tiger Mountain.”

Tang Fei said sternly, “Master, I must report this to the War God before deciding.”

Master Long Eyebrows was annoyed, glaring at Tang Fei, “What’s that supposed to mean? A trivial matter needs reporting to the War God?”

“Are you deliberately against me?”

“I’ve helped you so many times, can’t you help me once? Have you no conscience?”

Tang Fei said seriously, “Master, I’m a soldier of the Nether King Hall. I must report all matters to the War God. It’s protocol, please understand.”

“Understand my foot!” Master Long Eyebrows snapped, “Tell the War God, I’m taking this coffin. Anyone who stops me will answer to me, hmph!”

Seeing Master Long Eyebrows truly angry, Ye Qiu said, “Alright, old man, we’ve mostly settled things here. Let’s get to the main business.”

“Go!” Master Long Eyebrows shot Tang Fei a glare and stormed out of the tomb chamber.

Ye Qiu whispered to Tang Fei, “After we leave, immediately transport the white jade coffin.”

Tang Fei asked, “You want it? What about the Master…”

Ye Qiu interrupted, “If the old man asks, say it’s the War God’s order. The coffin is priceless, a national treasure, and should be handed over to the state.”

Tang Fei understood Ye Qiu didn’t want it for himself and nodded, “Got it!”

Ye Qiu then told Tang Fei and Uncle Mountain Guard, “By the way, until the Forbidden City is dealt with, my background shouldn’t be revealed. Keep it secret.”

Tang Fei nodded, “I understand.”

Uncle Mountain Guard said, “Mr. Ye, rest assured, I won’t say a word.”

Ye Qiu gave a soft “Mm.”

Just then, a loud “boom” came from outside.

The group quickly left the tomb chamber.

Outside, they saw Master Long Eyebrows had pulled the Dragon Clan ancestor’s body out of the coffin and flung it to the ground.

“Master, what are you doing?” Tang Fei asked.

Master Long Eyebrows cursed, “Damn it, this guy’s no emperor, yet he’s wearing a dragon robe. Shameless.”

Then, Master Long Eyebrows adjusted his robes, jumped into the coffin, and lay down.

Uncle Mountain Guard was stunned, “Master, what are you doing?”

“I want to feel it,” Master Long Eyebrows grinned, “And it’s quite comfortable lying in here.”

Uncle Mountain Guard was speechless.

Suddenly, a “hiss” sound reached their ears. Ye Qiu looked down and saw the Dragon Clan ancestor’s body decaying at a visible rate, oozing black liquid, reeking unbearably.

In less than a minute, the body turned into a skeleton.

The sudden change puzzled Tang Fei, “How did this happen?”

Ye Qiu explained, “It’s because of the white jade coffin. When the ancestor was in it, the coffin preserved his body. Now that the old man threw him out, it’s like this… huh!”

Ye Qiu gasped, stepping over to the skeleton and stomping hard on the ground.

“Bang!”

The ground cracked, revealing a hole.

“A thief’s tunnel!” Tang Fei exclaimed.

Ye Qiu said, “Looks like the tomb robbers who reached the main chamber came through this tunnel. Too bad they were killed by Dragon Three before they could steal anything.”

Tang Fei said, “Thanks to Dragon Three, or the white jade coffin would’ve been stolen.”

Five minutes later.

Seeing Master Long Eyebrows still lying in the coffin, Ye Qiu shouted, “Old man, get out. We’ve got important things to do.”

Master Long Eyebrows climbed out reluctantly, “This coffin is amazing. Lying in it feels better than a woman’s embrace. I could stay here forever.”

Uncle Mountain Guard said, “Master, since you love it so much, I’ve got an idea. Why not stay in it forever? Wouldn’t that be perfect?”

Smack!

Master Long Eyebrows slapped Uncle Mountain Guard’s forehead, roaring, “You dare curse me to die? Tired of living?”

Uncle Mountain Guard clutched his head, full of grievance.