Golden!

When the oil in the lamp was replaced once more, Qin Ran stopped walking.

"It's right ahead!"

Qin Ran said this.

However, Count Wayne showed no excitement. Instead, he made another inviting gesture toward Qin Ran and Chief John, signaling for the two of them to continue scouting ahead.

Clearly, this cunning count would not act rashly until he saw the treasure with his own eyes.

"Give me an oil lamp!"

Qin Ran said.

Then, a deathsworn handed him an oil lamp that had just been filled with oil.

The sudden light in his hand allowed Qin Ran to see the road ahead more clearly—although he had seen the plans and Gonglansen had explained everything in detail, that was completely different from seeing it firsthand.

The stone steps were entirely different from the damp, slick ground along the path they had taken.

The lowest step had long been covered for the most part by dried silt, while the small exposed portion was blanketed in dust.

Unlike the previous stench and dampness.

This place was dry, and the air smelled far fresher.

Seeing the thick dust on the steps and the corridor beyond, Count Wayne could not help but chuckle.

Everything was just as he had expected. Swoke and Lushan had not found this place and had gone somewhere unknown instead.

With all the forks along the way, getting lost was hardly surprising without someone who truly understood this place leading the way.

"Detective Qin Ran, please continue!"

Count Wayne gestured.

"Watch your step!"

Qin Ran reminded Chief John. He supported the man as they climbed the stairs, while the hand holding John's arm subtly shifted forward, his fingers landing precisely in John's palm.

Simple words began to be written as the two walked.

Tru, walking behind them, noticed nothing.

Count