196: Soldiers Map

The bingzhu map of the Nine Li was originally something of the Human Demon, but since Chi Tiandao's parents had a good relationship with the Human Demon before, they obtained it.

Now, it serves as the only reliance for his lineage within the Family; if this map wasn't still in their hands, they might have already been abandoned by their clansmen.

Chi Tiandao was even more surprised that Xuan Yuan Daoxuan knew such a hidden matter.

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan seemed to have seen through Chi Tiandao's thoughts and said with a faint smile, "Don't be surprised. After all, I am a person of Fuxi Xuanyuan. The rise and fall of the world, and the timing of various forces' emergence, can be known by us with just a flick of our fingers. From the moment the bingzhu appeared, your lineage has already been under our attention."

"Chi Tiandao, you should feel honored. You are the sole purpose of my trip, Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, while Lu Ze is merely a pleasant surprise."

Chi Tiandao fell silent. The items within the bingzhu map were rare in the world. If he could obtain them in the future, Chi Tiandao's status within the entire Human Race would greatly increase!

However, for now, he truly couldn't obtain it.

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan continued to press, "You must have been to the place marked on the bingzhu map, or rather, you used all the power you could to try and open it, but you couldn't. Chi Tiandao, the bingzhu is where the Heavenly Dao's fortune lies. You've tried to open it several times and failed; do you still expect to open it after you become powerful? This thing is not destined to be yours. Instead of holding onto it, why not exchange it for a good future?"

"Furthermore, if you can't seize this opportunity to enter the Yan Jing Headquarters, I'm afraid you won't even have the qualifications to become powerful. The rest of your Chi Family, who trapped your parents in Nine Li, isn't it for your bingzhu map?"

"Now you are alive because you have this map to counterbalance others, but as long as your parents are in Nine Li, there will eventually be a day, either due to critical illness or urgent need. At that time, the bingzhu map will be your only bargaining chip. After this chip is used up, you will truly just be waiting for death."

As Xuan Yuan Daoxuan's last word fell, Chi Tiandao's heart also sank.

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan's words were very reasonable. Now his Family was alive because of the bingzhu map, but having it yet being unable to use it meant that in the future, they would surely die because of this map!

After a while, Chi Tiandao let out a long breath, feeling a bit dejected.

"If I give it to you, to what extent can you help me?"

Seeing Chi Tiandao relent, Xuan Yuan Daoxuan put on a smile again, "I will certainly help with all my strength. I guarantee that Lu Ze will be the best stepping stone for you to enter the Yan Jing Headquarters!"

Chi Tiandao didn't speak, and Xuan Yuan Daoxuan continued to wait.

The entire hall was filled only with the sound of a few people talking.

After a while, Chi Tiandao finally spoke, "Alright, I agree. However, the bingzhu map is still in Nine Li. As long as you help me enter the Yan Jing Headquarters, I will take you back to Nine Li and personally hand over the bingzhu map!"

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan nodded with satisfaction, "Since the deal has been struck, I shall let you taste some sweetness first."

Even Xuan Yuan Daoxuan and Chi Tiandao didn't notice that faint runes appeared behind the former, only to quickly disappear. These runes were very small; in the dazzling hall, they were like a small object reflecting light for a moment. Even if someone behind noticed, upon a closer look, they would have already vanished.

Lu Ze, sitting in the main seat, had an empty gaze, and as Xuan Yuan Daoxuan's clear voice fell into his ears, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

The first time he met Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, he had already planted a Talisman on her. Now, every word Xuan Yuan Daoxuan spoke and every step she took was clear to Lu Ze.

The bingzhu map... there must be good things inside, right?

Lu Ze's smile deepened.

Just at this moment!

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan suddenly exclaimed loudly, "Wait!"

All the discussions in the hall ceased, and everyone looked at Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, not understanding why she had stopped them.

The woman who had been standing and speaking her insights also looked at Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, frowning in displeasure, "Does the Xuan Yuan Family also have research on the Dao of the sword? Do you have a different opinion on what I've said?"

The Xuan Yuan Family is skilled in divination, renowned throughout Huaxia, but as for other things, they are not so impressive.

The woman currently speaking her insights came from a Family with generations of profound achievements in the Dao of the sword. She was speaking with great enthusiasm when she was interrupted, so it was understandable that she was displeased.

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan chuckled softly, "I know nothing about the Dao of the sword, so I naturally cannot offer any insights. It's just that, this situation seems a bit off."

"What's off?"

"Don't worry, it's not you who's off, but..."

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan turned her head, her gaze seemingly able to penetrate the black blindfold and see Lu Ze.

"He's off!"

Qu Hongxi sneered, "Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, you're quite meddlesome. Just now, I saw you and Chi Tiandao huddled together, whispering. What? Have you found another way to cause trouble again?"

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan acted as if she hadn't heard Qu Hongxi's taunt. She stood up and said loudly, "Discussions of the Dao naturally have rules. Before each discussion, the person in the main seat speaks their understanding first, and then others begin to speak, each presenting their arguments. Lu Ze, since you are in the main seat, why don't you talk about your understanding of the Dao of the sword?"

The hall fell silent, and everyone looked at Lu Ze.

According to the rules, the person in the main seat should indeed speak first, but today's discussion of the Dao was unlike previous ones, disrupting the original order, so no one said anything, merely treating it as a temporary expediency.

Qu Hongxi also looked at Lu Ze. He frowned; he had investigated Lu Ze, and Lu Ze didn't seem to know the Dao of the sword. Lu Ze still had a sword hanging at his waist.

If he had Family heritage, he might be able to say a few words, but Lu Ze only studied at the Spiritual Energy Academy. Although he had Cheng Ran as a teacher, it was unknown whether Cheng Ran had taught him.

Qu Hongxi stared at Lu Ze, waiting for Lu Ze to give him a signal. If Lu Ze didn't know, he would stand up and say a few words to cover for Lu Ze.

Lu Ze's eyes refocused. He looked at Xuan Yuan Daoxuan, shook his head, and said, "I don't use a sword."

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan naturally knew that Lu Ze didn't use a sword, and also knew that he had no insights into the Dao of the sword. Her challenging him at this moment was merely an attempt to use this point to pull Lu Ze down from the main seat.

"Lu Ze, since you have no insights into the Dao of the sword, then yield the main seat to someone else. The main seat is the position that presides over the entire discussion of the Dao. It should be occupied by the capable. Your forcibly occupying it is merely self-deception."

Lu Ze didn't refute. Instead, he followed Xuan Yuan Daoxuan's words, "Then, according to you, who is capable of sitting in this main seat?"

Xuan Yuan Daoxuan pointed to Chi Tiandao beside her, "Naturally, Brother Chi. He is knowledgeable, and even if he doesn't use a sword himself, he has considerable insights into the Dao of the sword. With him presiding over the main seat, he can balance and summarize various understandings, allowing everyone to gain the most from this discussion of the Dao!"