"I only said that the log gives me the feeling that it's a coffin, but I didn't say that it's definitely one. It might not be. Even if it's true, there might not be a corpse inside. Even if there is a corpse, it might not be a human corpse, "Zhang Chunqiu said in a roundabout manner.
"Then isn't it the same as not saying anything? Are we still following? "Xia Liuchuan asked.
"Of course. This concerns the ownership of the Guardian. It doesn't matter if you follow or not, but I have to see the outcome with my own eyes," Zhang Chunqiu said.
"In that case, what are we waiting for? Let's go," Xia Liuchuan said.
The three of them set off again. However, this time, they deliberately lagged behind even though they were a little further away from Zhou Wen.
However, not long after, they felt that something was amiss. There seemed to be a cold wind blowing in the surrounding fields, causing their hearts to tremble.
"Old Zhang, why do I feel that something's amiss? Do another divination," Xia Liuchuan said.
As he said, Zhang Chunqiu did another divination before his expression turned odd.
Xia Liuchuan and Dugu Ge knew that the situation wasn't good when they saw his expression. They hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"
"The divination is still Sister Returning Lightning Pool," Zhang Chunqiu said with a bitter smile.
Xia Liuchuan and Dugu Ge's expressions changed as well. During the first Sister Returning Lightning Pool, they had encountered an electric beast. During the second Sister Returning Lightning Pool, they had encountered a Nightmare. Now, it was happening again.
"This sister can't get married. What's wrong?" Xia Liuchuan said gloomily.
Xia Liuchuan's words suddenly gave Zhang Chunqiu an idea. He said in surprise, "Do you think the divination of Sister Returning Lightning Pool is related to that log?"
"What do you mean?" Xia Liuchuan and Dugu Ge didn't understand.
"If my previous guess isn't wrong, that log is really something similar to a coffin. Do you think there might be a woman inside?" Zhang Chunqiu said in a bold and imaginative manner.
"What woman? If it's really a coffin, there should be a female corpse inside," Xia Liuchuan corrected.
"It doesn't matter if it's a woman or a female corpse. In the past few days, no matter how I did the divination, the result is Sister Returning Lightning Pool. I think this matter definitely has something to do with that log." The more Zhang Chunqiu said, the more he felt that he was right.
Xia Liuchuan was about to say something when he suddenly heard a roar. The field beside him cracked open as a huge Earth Dragon crawled out.
Zhou Wen walked ahead. Although he felt that the atmosphere was somewhat odd along the way, he didn't encounter anything strange other than the electric-type dimensional creature.
Zhou Wen wasn't in the mood to look at the other dimensional zones. He walked whenever he could, and when he couldn't, he rested. He kept rushing towards the Imperial Capital, hoping to send the crappy piece of wood out as soon as possible.
Zhou Wen was fine, but Xia Liuchuan and company, who were following behind him, suffered. Along the way, they were like Tripiṭaka seeking scriptures. They experienced all sorts of hardships and nearly lost their lives a few times.
In the end, Xia Liuchuan couldn't take it anymore. He decided to take a detour back to the Imperial Capital's Xia family.
Zhang Chunqiu decided to continue following, but Brother Dugu didn't plan on following.
"Young Master, everyone is here. When shall we begin?" The Dugu Family members came before Dugu Ge and bowed. "Young Master, everyone is here.
"The plan is temporarily canceled," Dugu Ge said.
Everyone was stunned, and one of them asked, "Young Master, why did you cancel it? This is related to whether or not you can contract with the Guardian. "
"It's hard to explain in a short period of time. I'll explain this matter to the clan's Elders. Just do as I say," Dugu Ge said.
"Yes." Everyone had just arrived, but they didn't even sit down. All they could do was turn around and leave.
Xia Liuchuan rushed all the way back to the Xia family. He wasn't really afraid that he would encounter danger if he followed behind, but because he had already received news that the Xia family was preparing to attack Zhou Wen before he entered the Imperial Capital. Xia Liuchuan wanted to rush back and convince Xia Dongyue to give up on this operation.
The piece of wood Zhou Wen was carrying was indeed a little odd. Xia Liuchuan was afraid that the Xia family would fall here again.
Xia Liuchuan traveled light and chose the closest path. He returned to the Imperial Capital much earlier than Zhou Wen.
"Liuchuan, why are you back? Didn't I tell you to follow Zhou Wen? "Xia Dongyue couldn't help but frown when he saw Xia Liuchuan.
"Uncle Yue, can we cancel this operation?" Xia Liuchuan rushed back because he might not be able to convince Xia Dongyue over the phone. He wanted to clarify the matter in person.
"Why should we cancel it?" Xia Dongyue asked Xia Liuchuan.
"Zhou Wen carried an odd piece of wood to the Imperial Capital. That piece of wood has a strange background and is very odd. I'm afraid that something will happen if we touch him now," Xia Liuchuan said.
"A piece of wood?" Xia Dongyue was somewhat puzzled. Xia Liuchuan had always been fearless, so why was he so cautious over a piece of wood? This was completely different from the Xia Liuchuan that Xia Dongyue knew.
Xia Liuchuan recounted what had happened when the three of them followed Zhou Wen.
"Zhang Chunqiu speculated that the terrifying Mythical creatures we encountered on the way were related to that piece of wood. I think it's very likely," Xia Liuchuan said.
"That sounds reasonable, but even so, it doesn't mean that we can't touch Zhou Wen. We chose to take action near the Imperial Capital. The dimensional zones here are under our control. There's no need to worry about break-out creatures causing trouble, "Xia Dongyue said after some thought.
"Uncle Yue, why take such a risk? The entire Federation knows about the grudge between Zhou Wen and the bureau. There's a high chance that he came to the Imperial Capital this time because of the bureau. Why should we be the vanguard of the bureau? "Xia Liuchuan continued persuading.
Xia Dongyue shook his head and said, "This is the Old Master's idea. You know his temper. No one can change his mind once he has decided on something."
When Xia Liuchuan heard the words "Old Master," his heart turned cold. He knew that this operation was already a foregone conclusion. It probably couldn't be changed.
"Liuchuan, you don't have to worry too much. Although that piece of wood might be a little strange, with our Xia family's heritage, there's no need to care about that. It's just Zhou Wen. It won't be difficult to take him down." Xia Dongyue patted Xia Liuchuan on the shoulder and said, "Since you're back, stay at home and rest. I'll get someone from the East Courtyard to handle this matter."
"I hope so." Xia Liuchuan had a nagging feeling that this matter wouldn't succeed so easily, but there was nothing he could do.
The Xia family's Old Master was a supreme existence in the Xia family. Even Xia Dongyue, who had already become a Member of Parliament, didn't dare disobey him. No one could persuade him.
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