Catching Monsters

Chapter 742 Setting Off to Retrieve the Treasure
"I understand."

Jiang Yun nodded heavily. Hearing Liu Boqing's words, Jiang Yun felt much better. He looked at Liu Boqing and said, "Thank you, Mr. Liu."

"Alright, whether you can survive is still uncertain." Liu Boqing waved his hand, then sat down in a chair and took out a very complicated talisman from a drawer: "By the way, you are quite knowledgeable about talismans, can you take a look and see if this talisman is feasible?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yun looked curiously at the Xuan paper, on which was drawn an extremely ancient and complex incantation, which Jiang Yun had rarely seen.

After examining it carefully, Jiang Yun's expression changed slightly, and he asked Liu Boqing in surprise, "This is... an Ascension Talisman Array?"

Jiang Yun had seen this thing once before in his previous life in the scripture pavilion of a Taoist temple. It was said that this talisman array was used by those who had achieved great success in their cultivation and ascended to the immortal realm.

Of course, Jiang Yun had previously been somewhat dismissive of this talisman, mainly because he did not believe in the existence of the so-called immortal realm.

But now that I've already set foot on Penglai Immortal Island, it seems reasonable that the so-called Immortal Realm exists.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yun asked, "Mr. Liu, what are you thinking?"

"Send someone to the Upper Heaven to find the Lord of Penglai." After saying this, Liu Boqing glanced at Jiang Yun and said, "Don't worry, it has nothing to do with you. You're not strong enough; even if you go to the Upper Heaven, you won't be of any use..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded slightly, examined the talisman, then shook his head and said, "This talisman shouldn't have any major problems..."

"Should?" Liu Boqing frowned.

Jiang Yun was somewhat amused and said, "Mr. Liu, although I have studied talismans since I was a child, I really don't know much about the Ascension Talisman Array."

Upon hearing this, Liu Boqing simply nodded and said nothing more.

……

In the capital city, inside the Qinghe Academy, Peng Chenxing quickly arrived at a quiet courtyard, knocked on the door, and entered.

"Master Chu, we haven't heard from Jiang Yun for the past few days, and many people in the Northern Garrison Command haven't seen him either." Peng Chenxing frowned and couldn't help but ask, "Could he have escaped?"

"Escape? Where can the person I want to capture escape to?" Chu Qinghe sat in the courtyard, quietly brewing tea, without any worry on his face. He calmly said, "At most, I'll have Fang Tianzong take him to do his bidding."

"Once he finishes his business for Fang Tianzong, I will have no more reservations and can take action directly."

Upon hearing this, Peng Chenxing nodded. Then, a servant suddenly came to the door and said, "Mr. Peng, a letter has been delivered. It is addressed to Mr. Chu Qinghe."

A letter to Mr. Chu Qinghe?

Peng Chenxing was somewhat puzzled, but he quickly took the letter and respectfully handed it to Chu Qinghe.

After receiving the letter, he carefully scanned it, and then his brows furrowed.

"Is Fang Tianzong looking for treasure?"

"Hmm, that's interesting. What kind of treasure could possibly pique Fang Tianzong's interest so much?"

Chu Qinghe's eyes quickly revealed a strong sense of curiosity.

At the same time, Jiang Yun rushed back to Zhou Kingdom from the Immortal Island and went to the palace to pay his respects to Fang Tianzong.

In the Imperial Garden of the palace, Fang Tianzong sat in a pavilion.

The Imperial Garden was a beautiful place. Although Fang Tianzong couldn't see it, he enjoyed staying there, smelling the fragrance of the flowers and listening to the chirping of the birds on the nearby branches.

Led by a palace eunuch, Jiang Yun quickly arrived outside the pavilion. He respectfully bowed to Fang Tianzong inside and said, "Sage Fang, I would like to ask when we shall depart."

Fang Tianzong chuckled and said slowly, "I thought you were going to drag this out for a while."

The treasure was extremely rare and located in a very dangerous place, so Fang Tianzong was not in a hurry. Moreover, as long as Jiang Yun did not retrieve the treasure for him, he could protect Jiang Yun for that long.

In his view, Jiang Yun probably wouldn't be in such a hurry to act.

At this moment, Jiang Yun took the initiative to come to Fang Tianzong's door, which surprised him somewhat.

Fang Tianzong said calmly, "As long as you are ready, we can set off at any time."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded and said, "I have made all the preparations, but I don't know where the treasure that Mr. Fang wants is located."

With no one around, Fang Tianzong slowly said, "When the time comes, you'll know where we are when you come with me."

Jiang Yun looked at Fang Tianzong with some doubt and asked, "Sage Fang, I have a question. What dangers are there in that place that prevent you from retrieving the treasure yourself? Why do you need my help..."

"That place isn't dangerous, it's just that I can't retrieve that treasure," Fang Tianzong said with a smile. "That's why I need you to come."

Can't get it out?
Are there treasures that even a saint couldn't retrieve?

As Jiang Yun listened to Fang Tianzong's words, a look of confusion appeared in his eyes. He felt that there seemed to be something wrong with this.

“In that case, we’ll set off first thing tomorrow morning.” Fang Tianzong said slowly with his eyes closed. “You can also go back and have a good time with your family.”

"Okay." Jiang Yun nodded with a question in his eyes, then turned and left.

Upon sensing Jiang Yun's departure, Fang Tianzong also revealed a smile.

After returning to the Jiang residence, Jiang Yun had a good meal with Xu Suwen and Jiang Qiaoqiao.

Xu Suwen also learned from Jiang Qiaoqiao about the recent conflict between Jiang Yun and Qinghe Academy, and her eyes showed a hint of worry.

During the meal, she asked Jiang Yun about it. To avoid worrying her, Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, this matter should be resolved soon."

"Really?" Xu Suwen blinked.

"Of course, but I have to leave home tomorrow to take care of some things." As he said this, Jiang Yun's heart sank slightly.

He had a vague feeling that helping Fang Tianzong retrieve the treasure might not be as simple as he imagined, and there might even be some dangers involved.

"Let's eat. I'll be back soon."

The next morning, after Jiang Yun had breakfast, a carriage slowly drove up outside the Jiang residence; it was Fang Tianzong.

Fang Tianzong waited quietly at the door. Soon, Jiang Yun walked out and jumped into the carriage.

"Let's go." Fang Tianzong sat inside and, after Jiang Yun got into the carriage, quickly told the coachman to set off.

The carriage slowly headed towards the north gate of the capital.

After exiting the North Gate, we followed the official road northwards.

Throughout the journey, Fang Tianzong sat quietly without saying a word, while Jiang Yun simply sat cross-legged and began to cultivate in peace.

The journey was a series of stops and starts, and three whole days passed in the blink of an eye.

Finally, they arrived at the foot of a high mountain in the north.

(End of this chapter)