Fantasy, starting with a treasure bowl

King Zhong was the most powerful vassal king of the Yan Han Dynasty more than a thousand years ago.

Legend has it that his cultivation was unfathomable. He not only protected the southern border of the Yan Han Dynasty for decades with his own strength, but also once created a terrifying record of killing dozens of Spirit Soul Realm experts in a row. He can be called the number one war god of the Yan Han Dynasty!

The names of such powerful figures were familiar to even Lu Feng, a former petty tomb raider.

As for the tombs and burial sites left behind by the Loyal King, they naturally aroused covetousness.

Looking across the entire Lingnan region, almost no martial artist would refuse such a tremendous opportunity and temptation, let alone Lu Feng, who is currently eager to become stronger.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Pulling himself back to reality, Lu Feng raised the corner of his mouth and tentatively asked, "But words alone aren't enough. Why should I believe you?"

Although he also coveted the site of the Loyal King's tomb, he was not a fool and would not be swayed by the words of the man in plain robes.

After all, the other party was only at the weak sixth level of the Body Refinement Realm, which was not even enough to be considered by a martial arts force like the Tomb Raiders. How could such an insignificant person know about the legendary Tomb of the Loyal King?

Moreover, if the news of the discovery of the tomb of the Loyal King is true, it makes no sense that the other party would give up such a great opportunity and instead choose to give it to him.

"If you don't believe me, young friend, I have another 'treasure' here for you to see!"

Seeing Lu Feng's suspicious expression, the man in the plain robe became anxious and immediately took out a tattered and ancient sheepskin map from his pocket, then quickly spread it out.

"Is this... a map of the tomb of the Loyal King?"

His gaze swept across the scene quickly, and the next moment Lu Feng couldn't help but show surprise.

Although this sheepskin map is very rough and simple, and even has some damage and incompleteness, it records a large number of winding and complicated tomb routes, as well as dangerous areas that may hide traps. It is clearly a map of the tomb of the Loyal King.

"Since you possess such a treasure, why are you willing to relinquish it? What is your motive?"

Withdrawing his gaze, Lu Feng suppressed his excitement and tentatively asked.

After all, he understood the principle that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

"Young friend, you jest. I stumbled upon this map in a martial arts black market. I originally intended to search for treasure at the legendary tomb of the Loyal King, but unfortunately, my strength was insufficient. Not only did I fail to gain any benefit, I almost lost my life..."

Faced with Lu Feng's probing, the man in the plain robe immediately laid his cards on the table, a hint of lingering fear showing on his already pale face.

In the past, he also wanted to monopolize the treasure opportunity of the Loyal King's Tomb site, but this was just wishful thinking on his part and he could not actually do it.

Not to mention the numerous and interconnected passageways within the Zhongwang Tomb ruins, the various deadly traps, miasma, and poisonous insects are not something ordinary people can withstand. Even a master of the Condensation Realm would be instantly killed and left with no trace if they stepped inside, let alone a mere Body Refinement Realm martial artist!

The man in the plain robe had attempted to infiltrate the tomb of the Loyal King, but as soon as he entered a certain tomb passage, he was attacked and surrounded by a group of strange, poisonous insects with white spots, and almost lost his life.

In addition, the site of the Loyal King's tomb has now been discovered, and it is estimated that before long, the entire area around Fancheng, and even the major prefectures and counties of Dongyun Kingdom, will know about this earth-shattering rumor. Even if he wants to hide it, he won't be able to hide it for long.

This is also why the man in the plain robe intended to offer the map of the Loyal King's Tomb in exchange for the Detoxification Pill from Lu Feng.

"It turns out this person also attempted to enter the tomb of the Loyal King, but ultimately failed..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, secretly making plans in his mind.

At first, he wondered why the man in the plain robe in front of him was as pale as paper and his aura was extremely weak, like a sickly patient, without any martial arts aura.

It turns out that the other party was also injured by the strange poisonous insects in the tomb of the Loyal King, and is currently continuing to use poison-removing pills to prolong their life.

Otherwise, once the insect poison remaining in the man in the white robe completely erupts and devours all his internal organs, even if Hua Tuo and Bian Que were alive, they would be powerless to save him!

"It seems what you said is true..."

Lu Feng grinned, immediately took the rolled-up sheepskin map, and then flicked his finger to shoot the bottle of detoxifying pills at the man in the white robe. "This bottle of detoxifying pills is yours. I'll also give you an extra cultivation manual, which may be useful to you. Happy trade."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Feng casually took out an ancient manual from his storage ring. It was none other than the first-grade cultivation technique "Frosty Toad Poison Absorption Technique" that he had picked up from Cui Gu.

Now that Lu Feng already possesses the far more powerful Panlong Breath Technique, he naturally wouldn't even look at a mere first-grade technique.

Moreover, Lu Feng looked down on this bizarre cultivation method that required him to devour various poisonous creatures and insects every day, and that would turn him into a monster that was neither human nor ghost after cultivation.

"Thank you so much for your generosity, young friend! I am deeply grateful!"

The man in the white robe hurriedly accepted the Detoxification Pill and the Cold Toad Poison Absorption Technique manual, treating them as priceless treasures. He immediately bowed to Lu Feng in gratitude before turning and leaving in a hurry.

After all, the insect poison in his body was about to erupt, and if he didn't quickly circulate his internal energy to expel the poison, he would be finished in less than three days!

"A map of the ruins of the Prince Zhong's Mansion—this is an invaluable resource!..."

Slowly clenching the sheepskin map in his hand, Lu Feng's face showed a hint of excitement.

Although the legendary tomb of the Loyal King was fraught with danger and lurking with murderous intent, it did not deter him; on the contrary, it fueled his desire and fighting spirit.

Because Lu Feng had experienced too many life-and-death battles and been in dire straits countless times in recent days, he had long since become accustomed to death.

Moreover, the path of martial arts cultivation is never smooth. If one wants to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and ascend to immortality, one must go through countless hardships and life-and-death situations, and cross mountains of corpses and bones before there is even a glimmer of opportunity!

Putting the sheepskin map back in his hand, Lu Feng lost interest in continuing to set up his stall and hurriedly left the underground black market. In any case, he had sold almost all of his treasures for the day, leaving only some unimportant miscellaneous items.

As for today's stall income, it was not bad. Lu Feng earned more than 400 inferior spirit stones, and now he has a total of more than 1,000 inferior spirit stones.

As for these inferior spirit stones, Lu Feng naturally didn't leave them idle. Instead, he threw them all into the treasure basin, waiting for them to accumulate and double in value!

...

Seven days later, in Wuping County, outside a certain official road

"Based on the map, the nearest entrance to the tomb passage at the Zhongwang Tomb site should be in this area..."

Lu Feng, carrying a crimson broadsword, stood quietly atop a giant tree beside the official road, his hands gripping an ancient, tattered sheepskin map, his face showing deep thought.

Although he had sold almost all of his treasures, Lu Feng still kept the crimson broadsword that Mu Qingxue had given him, since it was a second-grade spiritual treasure with considerable power.

As for the place where Lu Feng was standing, it was the largest prefecture in Dongyun Kingdom, known as "Wuping Prefecture", which was called the head of the nine prefectures.

Wuping County is not only vast and densely populated, but also has a fierce martial spirit, with numerous independent cultivators emerging from all directions. Its prosperity is second only to the capital of Dongyun Kingdom. At the same time, it is three to four thousand miles away from Qinghe County, where Fancheng is located, which can be described as a long journey.

Swish!

After retrieving the sheepskin map, Lu Feng leaped down from the treetop and disappeared into the vast, dense forest beside him.

Shh...!

Just as Lu Feng was traveling at full speed, a huge beastly shadow suddenly sprang out from the forest beside him, like a hunter that had been lying in wait for a long time, and pounced on him.

"cut!"

The unexpected change caused Lu Feng to frown slightly. He immediately drew the crimson broadsword from his back and unleashed a powerful slash from a distance.

Clang...! Awooo...!

With a sharp, clear roar mixed with pain, the huge beast tumbled to the ground and gradually revealed its true form.

The beast was covered in red fur, with eyes like knives and two large, hard tails trailing behind it. It was currently opening its blood-red mouth wide, with a thin, sticky drop of saliva visible, as if it had taken Lu Feng as its prey.

"This beast is... a bloodthirsty two-tailed wolf?"

Upon seeing the true form of the beastly figure opposite him, Lu Feng's expression turned slightly grim, and then his eyes narrowed.

The Bloodthirsty Twin-Tailed Wolf is one of the many demonic beast groups on the continent. It usually feeds on the flesh and blood of various living beings, and especially likes to devour the essence and blood of cultivators. So it is not surprising that Lu Feng has been targeted by this beast.