Stunning Wealth: Hidden Treasure

The capital city is always bustling. As a metropolis with millions of people, the streets are always packed with people, but it also exudes an air of prosperity.

The former residence of King Wen, now Star Peak Manor, is bustling with activity. Why?

The head of the Zhang Family has arrived!

Of course, it wouldn't be this lively just because it was the head of the Zhang Family. The most important thing is that a big shot from the palace has also arrived! You can tell just by looking at the large number of imperial guards outside the gate.

"Get out!" a Yamen Runner shouted at a nearby commoner, who immediately scurried away. This Yamen Runner was named Wang Rong.

Wang Rong was very frustrated. It was one thing for important figures from the palace to come, but for some reason, they, the poor lowly Yamen Runners, had also been sent. Looking at the guards at the gate, Wang Rong muttered, "Damn it, you guys are all so arrogant! I may be just a Yamen Runner, lower than you, but you look down on me like this. One day..."

Suddenly, a guard glared at Wang Rong, and the cold light made Wang Rong tremble. He immediately smiled obsequiously, and when he saw another commoner getting closer to the Star Peak Manor, he couldn't help but shout again, "Get out!" After shouting, he felt extremely proud and powerful.

In Zhang Xingfeng's study at the Star Peak Manor, Zhang Xingfeng and his father each sat in a wicker chair, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

"Xiao San, it seems that the people in the palace this time are here for the Latent Dragon Chart. What do you think we should do?" Zhang Tiande asked, frowning.

Zhang Xingfeng held his teacup, took a small sip, and smiled slightly, saying, "Father, don't worry. Who can take the Latent Dragon Chart from us? Even the Emperor!"

Zhang Tiande was suddenly startled. Zhang Xingfeng spoke so casually and nonchalantly, as if he didn't care about anyone in the world—what domineering arrogance! But Zhang Tiande also smiled. This was his mistress; who in the world could make him bow his head? Even if there was, they hadn't yet been born!

"Third Brother, the people in the palace are getting impatient! We should go and see them, we can't be too disrespectful!" Zhang Tiande was really not used to it. Although the Four Great Families didn't show much respect to the royal family, at least they wouldn't leave the royal family standing aside.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly, took another sip of tea, and slowly said, "No rush. The Zhang family head and I are discussing things, so it's only right to make them wait a while, don't you think?"

Zhang Tiande suddenly smiled and said, "Yes, the Zhang family head and the Xingfeng family head are talking. They should indeed be made to wait a while." Ever since Zhang Tiande learned that Zhang Xingfeng wanted to establish the Star Peak Family, Zhang Tiande had never mentioned letting Zhang Xingfeng return to the Zhang Family. Although the Zhang Family's strength would increase greatly if Zhang Xingfeng Zhang Family, Zhang Tiande still understood Zhang Xingfeng's personality very well.

The father and son slowly sipped their tea, basking in the morning sun. Early spring was still quite chilly, so soaking up the sun was indeed a pleasure.

In the main hall of the Star Peak Manor.

A burly man in red, a young man in brocade robes, and a woman in fine clothes were chatting idly.

"Uncle, why hasn't Zhang Xingfeng come to entertain us yet? Isn't that going too far?" the young man in brocade frowned.

The burly man in red smiled and said, "Your First Prince, don't be in a hurry. The head of the Zhang family is talking with the Earl. Just wait a little longer! Even your sister Leyue is more patient than you!"

"Brother, have you forgotten what Father told us?" Leyue said, adopting a lecturing tone.

Zhu Xi smiled slightly and said to Leyue, "You're not young anymore, yet you're still like this. Your father sent you to get close to Zhang Xingfeng, and you actually revealed your identity. It seems you're incapable of accomplishing anything great!" As he spoke, he even put on an air of "You're no good!"

Leyue, unable to contain her impatience, immediately retorted, "Is this my fault? It's all because of that idiot Lang Feng..."

"Ah, you idiot, you actually let an idiot discover your identity..." Zhu Xi immediately put on an exaggerated expression of surprise.

Leyue pouted and sulked, "Is this my fault? It's all because that idiot Lang Feng couldn't keep his word. Humph! Dead Lang Feng, stinking Lang Feng!" After Lang Feng told Zhang Xingfeng about the matter that day, he immediately told Leyue Zhang Xingfeng already knew about it when he saw her. There was no way he, Lang Feng, could keep it from Leyue.

"Sigh, Brother Zhang should be here by now, why hasn't he arrived yet?" Leyue was also anxious and forgot about what she had just said about Zhu Xi.

Zhu Xi immediately said, "Little sister, have you forgotten what Father Emperor told us?" Leyue was stunned, her mouth agape. She was dumbfounded! Zhu Xi couldn't help but feel quite smug.

The burly man in red merely smiled slightly as he watched the two siblings fooling around. He knew that among all the princes and princesses, the First Prince and Princess Leyue were the closest. Of course, the main reason was that they shared the same mother.

"Everyone, Xingfeng and his father talked for so long that I forgot how long it took, and I've kept you waiting." Zhang Xingfeng walked in, and Lang Feng followed behind him. Actually, Lang Feng had been outside the whole time, but he was too embarrassed to come in. As soon as he saw Zhang Xingfeng, he immediately followed behind Zhang Xingfeng.

"Earl Zhang, there's no need to rush this. My sister and I are quite content to enjoy the scenery here." Zhu Xi spoke humbly, as if he wasn't the one who had initially complained about Zhang Xingfeng keeping them waiting.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly. He was quite clear about what was happening inside the palace. Of course, the intelligence mainly came from Tianyu Tower. As the number one intelligence organization in the world, Tianyu Tower was naturally very clear about what was happening in the palace.

The current emperor, Zhu Li, is a wise ruler, but he cannot escape the struggle for succession. Zhu Li has three sons, all of whom are talented. The First Prince Zhu Xi, is refined and gentle, and treats his subordinates very kindly. He has a lot of support in the court. The Second Prince, however, has a strong influence in the army. Since ancient times, the strong are respected. The Second Prince, who has the support of most of the army, is naturally a strong competitor for the throne!

The Third Prince, the most mysterious of the three, possessed the greatest talent among them, excelling in both martial arts and literature. If he were to become emperor, the First Prince and Second Princes would likely have no chance. Fortunately, the Third Prince had no interest in the throne, preferring a reclusive life. However, the First Prince and Second Princes never lowered their guard against him. Who knows if the Third Prince was deliberately trying to lull them into a false sense of security? The struggle for the throne was a matter that could not be taken lightly!

However, it's clearly too early to say that now. Zhu Li's skill was already at the first rank, and now, thanks to the elixir, he has reached the Heavenly Realm. Of course, a wise ruler like Zhu Li would never hog the throne. But at least for now, with undercurrents swirling between nations, Zhu Li wouldn't feel comfortable handing the country over to his children.

Zhang Xingfeng looked at Zhu Xi and thought to himself, "Not bad, it seems he's quite good. If my elder brother really gets together with that girl Leyue, he'll probably definitely support Zhu Xi, and I won't be able to stay out of it either!"

If Zhu Xi knew that Zhang Xingfeng would help him seize the throne if he married Leyue to Lang Feng, he would probably beg Leyue every day. But how could Zhu Xi have known?

"Earl Zhang, we've come here today for the Latent Dragon Chart," Zhu Xi said bluntly.

Zhang Xingfeng frowned slightly. He never thought that the imperial court would dare to forcibly take the Latent Dragon Chart from him. He was well aware of the imperial court's strength; they only had a few experts, and it seemed that they didn't even have a single one at the Divine Realm.

Lang Feng was still thinking about how to speak up for Zhu Xi, but when he heard this, he was stunned. He cursed inwardly, "Brother-in-law, aren't you trying to make things difficult for us? What is the Latent Dragon Chart? Do you think you can just ask for it? That's a treasure map left behind by Temujin, the Yuan Mongolia emperor, also known as the Khan Tian by the Yuan Mongolia!"

Temujin led a million cavalrymen to sweep across the entire Azure Dragon Continent, making the island Huangyu and Goryeo vassals. The wealth he acquired during his conquest was absolutely staggering. And this treasure map is the only clue to that astonishing fortune.

Who in the world wouldn't want to get such a huge fortune? Who knows how much the treasuries of several countries combined actually held back then!

Zhang Xingfeng didn't say anything, but stared straight at Zhu Xi, wanting to see what Zhu Xi was up to.

Zhu Xi immediately said, "Oh, no, Earl Zhang, that's not what I meant. I came here today on my father's orders to persuade Earl Zhang to cooperate with the court, because one of the three maps, the Ascending Dragon Map, is in the hands of the court!"

Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback, then suddenly laughed and said, "I really didn't expect that the imperial court would also get one. It's quite surprising. Tell me, how do you want to cooperate?"

Zhu Xi laughed and said, "Of the three pictures, one is with the court, one is with Earl Zhang, is there one more?"

Zhang Xingfeng frowned and listened intently.

"The last Soaring Dragon Map is with the Li Family!"

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