Sure enough, anyone who left a mark on history was no ordinary person.
Seeing the man's quiet confidence and resolute expression, Li Yichen couldn't help nodding. "You're Li Xiucheng, the 'Loyal King'?"
"I wouldn't dare call myself the 'Loyal King' before you, young master," Li Xiucheng said apprehensively. "Ask whatever you wish. I won't conceal anything I know..."
"Mm." Li Yichen nodded and got straight to the point. "The place we're in now is called Stone Mountain..."
Then he stopped and looked at him.
"Stone Mountain..." Li Xiucheng's expression shifted slightly. Then he sighed and cupped his hands. "Have you also come for that treasure, young master?"
"I just happened to stumble upon it." Li Yichen briefly recounted what had happened that day, then said firmly, "Whatever the circumstances, this wealth belongs to China. We can't let it fall into foreign hands."
Li Xiucheng looked moved. Gazing at Li Yichen with admiration, he said respectfully, "To have such a strong sense of duty at your young age, young master... I truly admire you."
As he spoke, he bowed deeply. "Thank you for intervening and keeping this treasure out of the hands of those people from R Country. Otherwise, I, Li Xiucheng, would have gone down in history as a sinner."
Li Yichen hurriedly stepped aside and helped him up. "It was only right. I'm sure any Chinese person would have acted rather than stood by."
Overcome with emotion, Li Xiucheng cupped his hands and declared, "You're absolutely right, young master. I'll take you to retrieve the treasure at once."
With that, he turned and floated toward Ghostface City without the slightest hesitation.
Tang Ling'er and Ouyang Xuanxuan exchanged glances, the excitement in their eyes impossible to hide. Only one thought filled their minds: Treasure!
When they returned to Ghostface City,