246: The Secret of the Golden Coffin

Ultimately, Su Xinghe could only watch as Duan Zhengchun walked away. He couldn't outfight him, and he couldn't outtalk him, so what else could he do?

"Tsk tsk... I didn't expect that only these few people would be left in the Xiaoyao School. It's truly unexpected."

"Prince Duan's words, though a bit harsh, are actually the truth."

"Not to mention himself, even his Master was plotted against and crippled, yet his eldest Disciple doesn't even know how to seek revenge for him."

"He still spends every day studying music, chess, calligraphy, and painting—what's the use? Wouldn't it be better to Cultivate hard and take revenge himself?"

"He doesn't think about revenge, only about finding a successor to pass the task onto. No wonder Wuyazi didn't pass the Sect Leader position to him. If it were me, I wouldn't give it to him either."

"The way he's calculating, the abacus beads are practically flying in my face. Let's go, let's go. Fortunately, I didn't solve the Zhenlong Chess Game, otherwise, I'd definitely regret it."

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Su Xinghe's expression became even more unsightly.

"Master, this Duan Zhengchun is going too far. Not only did he snatch the Sect Leader's token, but he even mocked you like this. He's too arrogant."

"Master, should I gather the world's heroes for a Hero Assembly to denounce Duan Zhengchun together?" Xue Muhua approached Su Xinghe, his face filled with righteous indignation.

"Enough. You all should leave too. Don't come back to Leigu Mountain in the future." Su Xinghe's heart felt like cold ashes.

His Master was dead, and the Sect Leader's token had been forcibly taken away.

What meaning was there left in their existence?

Duan Zhengchun was right; the Xiaoyao School now existed in name only.

With his own strength, no matter how hard he tried, there was no way to revitalize the Xiaoyao School.

Wanwan watched Duan Zhengchun's departing figure, her heart filled with conflict.

She didn't know how to strike up a conversation with Duan Zhengchun. If she approached him proactively, she feared being looked down upon.

But if she didn't take the initiative, Duan Zhengchun clearly had no intention of paying attention to her.

What to do? What to do? Should she take the initiative?

No, for the sake of her own happiness, she had to take the initiative.

Even if she took the initiative, she needed a suitable reason.

"Brother-in-law, where are you going next?" Lei Wujie followed excitedly by Duan Zhengchun's side, curious about where he would go next.

"Where else? To the Kingdom, of course."

Duan Zhengchun didn't hide it and spoke directly.

"The Kingdom? Unfortunately, I can't go. I have a mission to complete, so I'll have to wait for another opportunity." Lei Wujie had a look of disappointment; he had thought Duan Zhengchun would go to Snow Moon City to find his sister.

He didn't expect this result.

"What's the situation with you guys? Why are you traveling with a coffin? And a pure gold one at that."

"You guys are truly extravagant."

"Brother-in-law, we're only responsible for the escort. As for anything else, it's out of our hands."

"If someone wants to use gold for a coffin, then so be it." Lei Wujie shrugged, unconcerned.

"Are you heading to Snow Moon City?"

"Eh? Brother-in-law, how did you know our destination is Snow Moon City?" Lei Wujie looked at Duan Zhengchun in surprise.

"It's nothing. You're escorting a golden coffin so blatantly; it would be hard for people not to know."

"It's not surprising for this King to know such news, is it?" Duan Zhengchun shook his head.

"That's true. Brother-in-law, since I came here this time, I should have visited your manor."

"However, since we have a mission, we won't go. I'll definitely pay a visit next time I have the chance." Lei Wujie cupped his hands to bid Duan Zhengchun farewell.

"The road ahead is perilous. Take the dà huán dān now, and I will help you refine and absorb its medicinal power."

"This way, you'll have an extra layer of protection on the road."

Duan Zhengchun looked at Lei Wujie, his tone calm.

"Ah? That's great! Brother-in-law, you're really too good to me."

"Don't worry, regardless of whether my family agrees or not, I agree. I will fully support you, Brother-in-law, in winning over my sister." Lei Wujie's eyes shone with excitement.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but apologize to his sister in his heart.

Regardless of whether his sister eventually agreed, he had already decided that Duan Zhengchun was his brother-in-law.

No one could change that.

"Alright, stop being cheeky. Hurry up and take the Medicinal Pill to meditate and refine it." Duan Zhengchun slapped the back of Lei Wujie's head.

Lei Wujie gave a silly grin and didn't get angry, immediately taking the dà huán dān to increase his strength.

While Lei Wujie sat there meditating to refine the medicinal power, Duan Zhengchun approached the golden coffin.

He could feel that the person inside the golden coffin was still alive, and their aura was profound—they actually already had the strength of a Grandmaster.

"Do you know what's inside this?" Duan Zhengchun looked toward Tang Lian, Xiao Se, and Sikong Qianluo.

"I don't know. They only said this golden coffin cannot be opened before reaching Snow Moon City, otherwise, a great disaster will occur." Tang Lian shook his head.

"Don't you two know what's inside either?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Xiao Se and Sikong Qianluo, but at this moment, Sikong Qianluo was staring blankly at Duan Zhengchun.

It was her first time seeing such a handsome man. He was good-looking, powerful, and acted in a unique, decisive, and ruthless manner.

What woman wouldn't like such a man?

Looking at Duan Zhengchun's handsome, almost perfect face, she felt her heart thumping like a trapped deer, and an inexplicable emotion rose from the bottom of her heart.

"What's wrong with me? Why am I having such a reaction?"

"Could it be that I've fallen for Duan Zhengchun? No, impossible. This is only our first meeting; how could I possibly have fallen for him?"

"But... but what is this feeling in my heart?"

Just as Sikong Qianluo was lost in thought, she suddenly heard someone calling her. She was startled and looked toward the source of the voice in confusion.

When she saw Duan Zhengchun looking at her with a peculiar expression, Sikong Qianluo's pretty face instantly turned red. Her eyes darted away, not daring to meet Duan Zhengchun's gaze.

"Um? What is it? Did something happen?" Sikong Qianluo looked at Xiao Se beside her in confusion.

Xiao Se felt helpless. He had noticed the change in Sikong Qianluo just now and naturally saw through her thoughts.

He felt very emotional; as expected of Prince Duan, he was practically a killer of young girls and mature women alike. Or rather, he was the bane of all women.

What woman could resist such a perfect man? Even an old lady probably wouldn't be immune.

How could a naive and inexperienced young girl like Sikong Qianluo possibly withstand this damn charm?

"Prince Duan is asking you if you know what's inside this golden coffin," Xiao Se explained helplessly.

"Ah? I... I don't know. I'm just here for the excitement." Sikong Qianluo quickly shook her head to clarify.

At this moment, Moon Princess, who had been silent, spoke in a cold voice.

"I've heard a bit about this. According to the news, inside this golden coffin is a peerless Devil Head. If he emerges, a great disaster will descend."

The others all looked at Moon Princess in surprise, while Tang Lian frowned, staring at Moon Princess and Nether Marquis.

He felt that the images of Moon Princess and Nether Marquis were somewhat familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before.

When Xiao Se saw Moon Princess and Nether Marquis, he had already recognized their identities, which also left him quite shaken.