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In the office.

Night Fire said to Yang Chen, "The Xiang family has been very active lately, constantly transporting equipment and dividing their personnel into several groups."

Yang Chen nodded slightly, "Are our preparations ready?"

"Everything has been prepared according to Zhang Shaoting's instructions, and I've also prepared a bit extra, just in case."

Yang Chen nodded slightly, frowning in deep thought.

Speaking of which, all the Zhang family's troubles were actually caused by the Xiang family.

Zhang Shaoting mentioned that the Zhang family, which had been calm for decades, suddenly experienced upheaval, all because of the Xiang family; it was the Xiang family that brought disaster back again.

In fact, the Zhang family was just a pawn used by the Xiang family from the beginning.

The Xiang family has been engaged in tomb raiding for hundreds of years and can be said to be the pioneers in the field, while the Zhang family was merely exploiting the dead to make money for a better life.

Therefore, after making enough money, Elder Zhang withdrew to avoid further damaging their virtue, preventing the Zhang family from dying out completely.

But the Xiang family is different; after hundreds of years, their legacy remains orderly. Even now, with their vast wealth and business, they persist in tomb raiding, surely with hidden motives.

Moreover, due to the Xiang family's special nature, other families seldom want to interact with them, contributing to their mystery.

As a result, there is extremely little information about the Xiang family, only that they own a complete artifact industry chain.

Additionally, according to Zhang Shaoting, his grandfather revealed a secret on his deathbed, allowing Yang Chen to deduce some things.

First, Elder Zhang's dying words stated that during their tomb raids with the Xiang family, they weren't interested in the objects found in the tomb, nor did they care for the artifacts, which were all dispensable. Their focus was on opening the coffin and retrieving the corpses. This method always struck Elder Zhang as very strange, but he didn't pursue it since everyone had their own needs.

Later, Elder Zhang realized he felt a deep fear.

The Xiang family must be a colossal entity.

The Zhang family engaged in tomb raiding for over a decade, amassing countless wealth, nearly buying half of Ningchuan. How about the Xiang family, who are the forefathers of tomb raiding for centuries? They are incomparable to the humble Zhang family.

Back then, Elder Zhang felt invincible, possessing unique skills...

In hindsight, it seems so ridiculous.

However, Elder Zhang noticed that each raid and each corpse they retrieved weren't what they were searching for, which is why they kept raiding.

Eventually, they discovered a tomb of King Xiang, which was related to the Xiang family's ancestors.

Unexpectedly, the Xiang family deployed a large force, seemingly to empty the entire tomb of King Xiang.

Elder Zhang was even more shocked that the Xiang family dared to raid their own ancestor's tomb.

That time, the Xiang family dispatched a team unprecedented in Elder Zhang's experience—a fully armed team of a hundred men!

Yet, upon entering the tomb, what they saw was unforgettable for Elder Zhang. However, he never spoke of it, taking this secret to his grave.

Elder Zhang said that all hundred men perished in the tomb, and the tomb itself might not even be the actual tomb of King Xiang. The only survivor was him, and the only thing he brought out was a Jade Pendant.

This Jade Pendant concealed a piece of information…

And this piece of information pointed to their current destination.

At this moment, Night Fire walked over and whispered, "Zhang Shaoting's third uncle has arrived!"

"Zhang Qicheng?" Yang Chen still had some impression of Zhang Qicheng, who had a decent reputation in Lijia Continent as a Flame Country resident; Yang Chen had often looked after him.

After some thought, Yang Chen stood up, "Let's go back!"

After speaking to Wei Xueqing, Yang Chen and Night Fire returned first.

Back at First-Grade Kingdom, Yang Chen saw Zhang Shaoting's third uncle—Zhang Qicheng!

"Mr. Zhang!" Yang Chen smiled slightly upon seeing Zhang Qicheng, extending his hand.

Zhang Qicheng appeared very tense, hurriedly extending both hands to shake Yang Chen's hand, speaking excitedly; "I've long admired you! Meeting you today, you truly are extraordinary!"

Because Zhang Qicheng knew Yang Chen's complete identity, he understood what this man before him represented.

Even after meeting, Zhang Qicheng was still surprised by Yang Chen's youth.

Yang Chen looked at the man before him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Experience, melancholy, sorrow… these emotions were abundant in this man, and time had left heavy marks on him; the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were very pronounced, his skin tanned, and his physique sturdy.

But living in Lijia Continent, it was hard not to get tanned.

"You've returned to the country?" Zhang Shaoting had said that Elder Zhang had sent Zhang Qicheng away to protect him, keeping him abroad in Lijia Continent, with rare returns.

Zhang Qicheng nodded slightly, "For my son, I'm willing to risk my life!"

Back then, Elder Zhang sent Zhang Qicheng abroad to keep him safe. Now Zhang Qicheng returned, risking his life to protect his child's life.

This cycle of cause and effect is quite poignant.

Yang Chen respected Zhang Qicheng in his heart and said in a deep voice, "In that case, I won't try to dissuade you, but according to Elder Zhang's dying words, this mission is very dangerous. I hope you are all mentally prepared and have your affairs in order."

Yang Chen looked at the two, saying, "I'm not trying to be pessimistic or curse you, but on the battlefield, no one knows what the outcome will be. Regardless of the outcome, we must ensure it doesn't worsen! If we can't return, make sure everything is arranged without regrets. If we do return, all the better, and none of it will have been necessary."

Zhang Shaoting and Zhang Qicheng both nodded, indicating their understanding of Yang Chen's meaning.

After settling the two, Yang Chen returned to his study and took out the Jade Pendant.

This was a typical double-dragon Jade Pendant, and Yang Chen only had one half in his hand. According to Zhang Shaoting, the other half was in the hands of the Xiang family.

Zhang Shaoting had already informed the Xiang family, and they would naturally bring the other half of the Jade Pendant at the agreed time.

"Boss, Left Envoy Yang is here!" Night Fire called out from outside.

Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, hurriedly put away the Jade Pendant, and walked out of the study.

Upon stepping out, he saw Ye Liangcai and Hu Yashu heading quickly downstairs.

Yang Chen, seeing this, immediately rushed up to stop them.

He hadn't expected Left Envoy Yang to arrive so early, without having prepared the two elders; meeting so abruptly might backfire.

Yang Chen stopped them, saying, "Uncle Ye, Aunt Hu, don't rush. I have something to tell you, so you can prepare in advance."

Seeing Yang Chen's serious expression, the two couldn't help but feel a bad premonition.