Chapter 98: Replicating Hidden Treasures

  "Autumn water, is there a map in your hand?"

  Luo Qiu Shui came before him, and Luo Chong Shan hastily asked.

  "A map? It seems like there's something like that, it was an old man who gave it to me."

  Lu Qiu Shui was somewhat dazed, nodding while digging out a folded piece of cloth from her bosom.

  Luo Zhongshan took over the cloth and unfolded it, seeing that a map was indeed painted on it. The colors were varied, including red, blue, black, etc., and some places that might be more important were even thickened with a pen.

  As soon as this map appeared, it immediately attracted everyone's attention. The four great young masters, Luo Fu, Luo Qingyun and others nearby all cast their gaze over, some with eyes full of fervor and admiration, while others were filled with curiosity.

  Several zhang away, Zhuge Feng saw Luo Qiu take out a piece of cloth, his face suddenly became excited, wanting to go over and take a look, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't make a move.

  Zhuge Feng could sense that Luozhong Mountain was like a volcano on the verge of eruption, filled with murderous intent. If they had passed through the territory of the five major families in the past, it would have been perilous.

  After opening it, Luo Zhongshan felt the texture of the map and had a number in his heart. This should be a beast skin, and looking at its somewhat old appearance, it has been around for some years.

  The map drawn on the beast skin is a complete view of the Divine Turtle Island, and it also extends outward to some extent in the sea area outside the Four Square City. A small island near the sea area was marked with a cross, and a small sword was drawn.

  After carefully examining the map several times, if this is a treasure map, the location of the treasure should be on that small island marked with an X.

  However, no matter how carefully Luo Zhongshan looked, he couldn't find any indication on the map that this was Wu Kuang's Ho Qianfan's treasure map.

  Holding the map, Luo Zhongshan returned and came back in front of Zhuge Feng, frowning and asking: "Zhuge Feng, this is a map, no mistake, but how can you be sure that this is a treasure map, or Wu Kuang Huo Qianfan's treasure map."

  Luo Zhongshan's question made Zhuge Feng silent for a long time, and after a while, he clapped his hands, gritted his teeth, and told a story.

  It turned out that Zhuge Feng first knew about Wu Kuang's treasure map two months ago, during a robbery, when an old man took it out to save his life.

  Later, the old man used the treasure map as a threat, not only saving his life but also getting Zhuge Feng to agree to go with him to find the treasure and divide it according to the situation after obtaining it.

  This was a settled matter, but who would have thought that an unexpected event occurred halfway through. Taking advantage of the wind and the thief's relaxed guard, the old man escaped, leaving Zhuge Feng to search for him in vain.

  If it were an ordinary captive, they would have escaped and that's it. Zhuge Feng wouldn't necessarily go to great lengths to pursue them. But the old man was different; Wu Kuang Huo Qianfan's treasure was something he was unwilling to give up.

  After nearly a month of searching, the old man's trail was finally rediscovered, but unexpectedly, he was hiding in the Luo family's merchant caravan.

  Knowing this situation, Zhuge Feng hesitated for a long time. In the end, the treasure map was more tempting. He gritted his teeth and made up his mind to destroy Luo's merchant caravan, doing it in a way that no one would know or suspect, quick and neat. This way, he could not only get Ho Qianfan's treasure map but also avoid offending the Luo family. If Zhao Ji hadn't intervened, his plan would have succeeded.

  "Luozhu, you will raise the treasure map high up towards the sunlight and discover a wonderful change."

  After finishing the story, Zhuge Feng said solemnly to Luo Chongshan.

  Seeing Zhuge Feng's serious face, Luo Chongshan did as he was told, holding the treasure map high and facing it towards the sun in the sky.

  The sunlight shone on the treasure map, and the next moment, a wonderful change really occurred. The treasure map seemed to have become transparent, with a halo flowing between the lines of words floating on the treasure map.

  "I rose from humble beginnings, infatuated with the martial way, spending my life seeking martial arts, battling hundreds of schools and sects, challenging over a thousand generations of families, witnessing tens of thousands of martial arts schools, the martial way gradually approaching its peak."

  A hundred years of turmoil, with many experiences, storing tens of thousands of martial arts classics, elixirs, divine weapons, and wealth, burying them in one place, waiting for the destined.

  Huo Qianfan stayed.

  With these handwriting as evidence, it can be basically confirmed that this treasure map was indeed left behind by Wu Kuang Ho Qianfan.

  "I didn't expect this to be Ho Qianfan's treasure map. Zhuge Feng, since you've gone to great lengths to obtain this treasure map, I'll agree to your previous proposal. Bring another thousand taels of gold and I'll let you make a copy of the map."

  Staring at the words that appeared on the treasure map, Luo Zhongshan was stunned for a long time before he regained his composure and calmly said to Zhuge Feng.

  "Alright, it's settled then."

  Zhuge delightedly agreed at once.

  This time for the negotiation, for Zhuge Feng, getting a treasure map from Wu Kuang Huo Qianfan was the primary goal, as for other things, they were not that important.

  He was delighted to send out another 1,000 taels of gold tickets. His expression showed no pain or regret, but instead was filled with joy and delight. This silver money was given by Zhuge Feng with a willing heart.

  Having received the money, Luo Zhongshan kept his promise and let Zhuge Feng copy a map of the treasure, after which Zhuge Feng left with the Wind Chaser, galloping away like the wind.

  Up to now, this peace talk has been completely successful. Luozhong Mountain has gained the upper hand in the negotiations and obtained many benefits. It should be a joyful occasion, but on the contrary, the situation is quite the opposite.

  A treasure map has caused a great disturbance in Luozhong Mountain. If it were to be obtained secretly, no one would know about it, and that would undoubtedly be a good thing, allowing for the treasure to be taken quietly.

  But now the treasure map has caused a stir, and although it's not known to everyone, it's no longer a secret either. This is likely to be disadvantageous for the Luo family.

  After returning, he saw the four young masters staring at the treasure map in his hand. Luo Zhongshan's mind moved and he smiled at the four of them: "Four noble nephews, this time for the sake of the Luo family, your efforts are not small, I am grateful in my heart, and have decided to give you some rewards, hoping that you will not decline."

  The four of them exchanged a glance, and Kuang Wantao, as the representative, asked cautiously: "Luo Shibai, I wonder, what is this reward?"

  Everyone's eyes were fixed on the treasure map in Luo Zhongshan's hand, filled with anticipation.

  "There are two options for payment: one is a thousand taels of gold, and the other is a copy of the treasure map. You can think about it yourselves."

  Luozhong Mountain said bluntly.

  "I choose the treasure map."

  "I also want a treasure map."

  "Gold and treasure, I don't lack, just want a treasure map."

  "Also give me a copy."

  All four people chose to copy the treasure map.

  After the four young masters made their choices, Luo Zhongshan turned to Zhao Ji and asked: "Xian nephew, you've worked hard this time, those two rewards, you can also choose one."

  "I choose one thousand two hundred kilograms of gold."

  Under the gaze of many people's surprise and unexpectedness, Zhao Ji made a choice.