Lu Changfeng took the Heavenly Scripture and fell silent for a moment.
He unfurled it, gazed at its blank surface, and said softly, "All three volumes are here."
Luo Qingge nodded, then looked at the Azure Luan beside her, her eyes full of tenderness. "Little Qing will come with me from now on."
The Azure Luan gently nuzzled her hand and chirped in agreement.
Watching the woman and bird, Lu Changfeng's lips curved into a faint smile.
He raised his head and looked toward that narrow sliver of daylight.
The Imperial Seal was the key.
The Azure Volume showed the tomb entrance, secret passages, and positions of the sealing stones.
The Mystic Volume showed the Underground Palace's layout and the workings of its mechanisms.
The Yellow Volume showed the mountains and subterranean veins, the distribution of mercury, and the true tomb's coordinates.
All three volumes were gathered, and the key was in hand.
The gates of the First Emperor's Mausoleum had already opened to them.
He lowered his gaze and looked at Luo Qingge. "Let's go back first. Be especially careful in the coming days. Unless something unexpected happens, Dragon-Slaying City's people have already made contact with the anti-Wu forces in Lingnan. Sooner or later, they'll enter the capital. To deal with me, they'll most likely target you. Be on your guard!"
Even as Lu Changfeng spoke, he was already thinking about how to tear them out by the roots!
With such a ruthless band poised to strike at those around him at any moment, he could hardly wait to seize the initiative. But Dragon-Slaying City had a long legacy. He did not fear the Fifth Realm, but he had to guard against the Sixth Realm!
He would have to endure a little longer. Better to draw out their hidden