Chapter 346: My Guess Is Correct
The car drove for several hours and even took them on a tour of the city.
"The wars were resolved decades ago. Our Dragon Country is very strong; there won't be any more wars, so you don't need to worry."
"Furthermore, we've already spoken with the local authorities. We'll arrange for your resettlement, so you don't have to worry about food, lodging, or transportation."
"However, there is just one requirement: you cannot go out as you please."
"We will assign dedicated staff to help you learn about the outside world. Only after you've learned how to live in modern society will you be given true freedom!"
This was also to prevent them from encountering danger or causing danger to others when they went out.
The two men got out of the car in a daze and were then escorted back up the mountain by a group of people.
They followed the markings on the path, leading the group back to the village.
It was already dark by this time.
When the village chief saw so many people arriving, he was so startled that he had the entire village come out.
Seeing this, the two men quickly stopped him and explained everything they had seen.
"Village Chief, there's really no turmoil outside. And everything... it's just like what we saw in that person's phone before!"
"We even rode in that thing called a 'car.' It was amazing! It could just keep going for hours without stopping!"
The person in charge who had come with them stepped forward. "Everyone, I do apologize. You were hidden so well that we never knew there was a village here on Cyan Dragon Mountain."
"Rest assured, the country will prepare everything for you. Starting tomorrow, please pack your things and come down the mountain with us."
The village chief listened to the two men's descriptions and noted that the people who had come with them all seemed friendly.
He mulled it over, and finally, gritting his teeth, said, "Alright, we'll go!"
'Since we've already been exposed, and the country knows about us, there's no point in hiding anymore!'
'We might as well take a gamble and go out to see what things are really like!'
「Elsewhere.」
Xiao Ye continued onward.
When night fell, he simply found a tree and rested on one of its branches.
He had often done this as a child. It had been several years since he'd last experienced it.
Being in true nature allowed his body and mind to completely relax.
Besides, only by getting close to nature could one truly obtain some of the world's intangible energies...
This was also why people always said that visiting places with good air and getting close to nature could imperceptibly change a person's luck and aura.
He slept until the next day.
Xiao Ye was awakened by the sound of birds chirping in the jungle.
Although the weather on Cyan Dragon Mountain was a bit cold, it was far warmer than in the Imperial City.
There was no winter here, only summer and autumn.
After a simple breakfast, Xiao Ye continued onward, following the directions on his satellite phone.
He walked until evening, when he finally saw a mountain hollow.
His heart stirred, and he quickened his pace.
The moment his hand touched the cliff face, he felt an intense, sinister chill.
This wasn't because of the weather, nor the temperature, but because of the baleful energy here!
In the study of Feng Shui, Yin-Sha energy is the source of all evil.
In heaven and earth, there is Yin and Yang. Too much Yang is not good, but too much Yin is even worse, hence the principle of Yin-Yang balance.
An excess of Yang is mostly harmless, but an excess of Yin... now that's a huge problem!
Following his memory, Xiao Ye smoothly entered the interior of the cliff face.
The space inside was vast, and it was also a training ground.
Although the Cyan Dragon Warriors had all left, many things had been left behind.
For example, the equipment they usually trained with, and even their resting areas.
Xiao Ye found a drone and launched it into the air.
As more and more images were transmitted back, Xiao Ye confirmed something.
He quickened his pace and went into the mountain forest behind the training ground.
Just as he expected, there was a very smooth-looking stone here.
After prying it open, he found something underneath.
A very precious red sandalwood box, wrapped in moisture-proof oil paper.
Affixed to it was a slip of talisman paper, as well as the other half of the Metal Rune.
Even before opening it, he could feel a sinister cold emanating from within.
Xiao Ye didn't touch it directly, instead using a tool to open the box.
When he saw what was inside, his expression darkened instantly!
Inside was, shockingly, the remains of an infant—the kind that had been soaked in black water, its body shriveled and dessicated.
It looked to be premature, likely cut directly from its mother's womb while still alive. In that case... the Yin-Sha energy would be at its most potent!
Things like black cats couldn't even compare to the heavy Yin-Sha energy of such an infant!
'To place such a filthy thing at the core of a Feng Shui Array... this is clearly an attempt to defile the entire Cyan Dragon Mountain!'
The Feng Shui of Cyan Dragon Mountain is excellent. Not only that, but it is also connected to the nation's destiny.
If this place were to be defiled, it would inevitably affect the destiny of the Dragon Country!
'That Jin Que... his intentions are truly damnable!'
'He actually dared to target the Dragon Country's destiny. He's completely insane!'
If he had only committed some minor evil deeds on his own, it wouldn't have mattered much. But to move against the nation's destiny... this was no longer a personal matter, but something that affected the entire country!
A terrible premonition suddenly arose in Xiao Ye's heart.
He immediately took out his satellite phone and dialed General He's number. "Over twenty years ago, did my master inspect the Dragon Country's destiny and Feng Shui?"
Although General He was confused, he still explained, "That's right. At the time, he pointed out all the locations that could affect the nation's destiny."
"There's a problem here at Cyan Dragon Mountain." Xiao Ye briefly recounted his discovery.
General He was a sharp man and immediately understood. "You're saying... the other locations have problems too!"
"Correct. It's highly likely they have problems." Xiao Ye couldn't imagine Jin Que targeting only one location.
'Since he's going after the nation's destiny, he would surely strike at all of them at once!'
General He fell silent. After a long moment, he said, "Alright. I'll arrange for someone to rendezvous with you right away. I'll have her take you to the other sites."
"This matter is not trivial. It must be resolved as soon as possible. I will give you the green light all the way!"
Daring to move against the nation's destiny—this had crossed General He's bottom line.
"As for that Jin Que you mentioned, I will investigate him thoroughly. I'll notify you when I have any news."
Xiao Ye thought for a moment before adding, "I suspect this matter might be related to the Angel Association. It's also possible Jin Que is being hidden by them."
"If he really is hiding with the Angel Association right now, it would mean my suspicion is correct."
'Then Lin Chuxing... is also connected to the Angel Association!'
'If that's true, then regardless of whether or not she is Lin Chuyue's real sister, it's best not to let her live.'
"I understand."
After hanging up, General He's expression was grim. He immediately dialed an internal line and summoned his subordinate. "Have Jin Mingzhu rendezvous with Xiao Ye at once."