Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists. "Brother Ding, were you able to borrow the treasure?"
"The Great General showed mercy and agreed to lend us the treasure," Ding Huanchun said. "But only for half a month."
Chu Zhiyuan raised a brow. "Half a month..."
Ding Huanchun smiled bitterly. "Only half a month. Whether or not the Evil Extermination Department can eliminate these evil fiends within that time, the treasure must be returned."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "But even if these evil fiends are eliminated, there is no guarantee they will not sneak into the imperial city, is there?"
"Alas..." Ding Huanchun said helplessly. "The General's Mansion needs this treasure as well."
Chu Zhiyuan looked toward Su Lingxuan and Zhou Chaoyang.
"Actually, the means of restraint is very simple: find a treasure capable of suppressing the Evil Venerable's power," Su Lingxuan said. "But the problem is that such treasures are all top-tier items, and all have owners."
Chu Zhiyuan said, "Are there many such treasures within the imperial city?"
"As far as I know, there are at least three," Su Lingxuan snorted. "But they all belong to Princes. How could they possibly be lent out?"
Chu Zhiyuan nodded slowly.
Su Lingxuan shook his head. "Without such treasures, it will be difficult to suppress this jade pendant!"
Chu Zhiyuan pondered. "I do have an idea, though I cannot guarantee it will work."
"What idea?" Ding Huanchun immediately perked up and hurriedly said, "We might as well give it a try."
He had immense faith in Chu Zhiyuan. He felt that if Chu Zhiyuan truly helped with this matter, there was hope of resolving it.
Chu Zhiyuan said, "I can use a special technique to seal the aura of the Demon Subduing Saber Art inside... Brother Ding, do you have any white jade?"
"What kind