The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

Liu Xiaoyu's voice echoed in the quiet space. His eyes were fixed on the ancient notebook in his hand, as if he had traveled through time and space and saw that distant story.

"It is said that after the decline of the family, the descendants of Meng Tian wandered to a mysterious deserted island. The huge treasure he left behind was hidden in a secret passage."

Liu Xiaoyu raised her head slightly, her eyes flashing with mystery, and continued, "This note also records in detail the method of opening the secret passage, as if waiting for someone with a destiny to uncover the mystery of this treasure that has been sealed for many years. But behind the treasure, there is a special requirement - the recipient must distribute it to the people of the world, and never let it fall into the hands of corrupt officials, so that the wealth can benefit the people instead of encouraging greed and corruption."

The soldier on the side had already been listening intently, and the shock on his face became more and more intense.

They have fought for many years and seen countless strange stories, but such a story about mysterious treasure and family mission still caused huge waves in their hearts.

Liu Xiaoyu gently closed the notebook, frowned slightly, and said softly: "It's just that the things recorded in this notebook are so old that it's hard to tell whether they are true or false. Maybe it's just a legend left by our ancestors."

A soldier couldn't hold back his curiosity and greed, and was the first to speak: "If we want to know whether this is true or not, then isn't it easy? We can just follow the instructions in the notes and find the treasure."

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples. When the other soldiers heard it, their eyes also flashed with excitement.

Liu Xiaoyu took in all the changes in everyone's expressions. He raised his eyebrows and said bluntly, "Why, do you want to take the treasure for yourself?"

This sentence was like a heavy hammer, making the soldiers blush.

Such a thought had indeed flashed through their minds just now, and now that Liu Xiaoyu had pointed it out, they couldn't help feeling a little ashamed and flustered.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaoyu's tone became more serious.

"I warn you, don't have such thoughts. The notes clearly state that the treasure will be distributed to the people. If you don't listen, I believe disaster will befall you."

His voice was not loud, but it was filled with an unquestionable majesty. When the soldiers heard this, the greed that was originally stirring in their hearts was instantly replaced by fear.

Liu Xiaoyu paused for a moment and then raised the question with a serious expression.

"We still have to find this treasure. If we give up the search, if a greedy person comes here in the future, there is no guarantee that he will not take the treasure for himself."

When the soldiers heard this, they nodded in agreement.

Liu Xiaoyu then said, "After we find the treasure, we will hand it over to the Prime Minister. We will see how the Prime Minister arranges it and let him decide the ownership and use of the treasure. Only in this way can we ensure that the instructions in the notes are followed and the treasure benefits the people instead of causing disasters."

According to the notes, everyone worked together to dig a hole in the designated depression.

Not long after, there was a dull sound, and cracks began to appear on the wall. Then, with a "crash", the wall broke apart.

Everyone rushed forward impatiently, and saw several large boxes inside. With the lids opened, they were filled with gold, silver, and jewelry, which still sparkled brightly in the dim light.

When everyone saw this, they all showed ecstatic expressions on their faces.

However, after a brief excitement, a difficult problem was presented to them.

At this point, after all the twists and turns along the way, only four people were left in their group.

Liu Xiaoyu glanced at several people one by one, and after a little thought, she made a decision.

He said to one of the soldiers, "You follow me and continue to explore. The remaining two brothers, I'll trouble you to guard these treasures here in case of any unexpected situations."

The soldier who was called responded immediately with a firm look in his eyes. The two soldiers who stayed behind also knew that guarding the treasure was a heavy responsibility, so they nodded in response, gripped their weapons tightly, and were ready for battle.

On the other side, Wang Haipeng was half lying on the bed, his eyes seemed empty, but his mind was actually racing.

The wounds on his body had gradually healed and his strength had mostly recovered, but when he thought of the treasure those robbers had mentioned, he decided to continue pretending to be weak.

Outside the tent, the footsteps and whispers of soldiers could be heard from time to time. He knew that if he stood up at this moment, the soldiers would surround him and ask questions, and he would probably be asked endlessly about the secret of the treasure.

He gritted his teeth, huddled deeper into the quilt, and deliberately put on a sick look on his face.

In the deepening night, Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei saw an inn.

Luo Xiaoyu raised her hand and pointed, and said softly: "Madam, we are not far from our destination."

Gan Mei followed him into the inn, looked around, and then sighed slightly.

"If it weren't for this, I'd hardly go out."

Luo Xiaoyu just smiled faintly and asked for two rooms at the counter.

The two sat at a table in the corner of the lobby, and the waiter brought a simple meal.

Gan Mei poked at the rice in the bowl and said, "Actually, it's good to go out for a walk."

Luo Xiaoyu replied: "Well, we will reach our destination tomorrow after a short journey."

Gan Mei nodded slightly, looking through the window at the blurry night outside, feeling both excited and a little uneasy about the place she was about to arrive.

Luo Xiaoyu ate in silence, thinking about the various possibilities that would occur in the future.

The dim light shone on the table. Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei were eating when a middle-aged woman appeared in front of them without warning.

"Hey, sir, and madam, my last name is Lin, you can just call me Sister Lin." The woman had a warm smile on her face and her voice was bright.

Luo Xiaoyu raised her head, her eyes full of confusion, and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

Sister Lin, however, acted as if she hadn't heard anything. She sat down at their table, crossed her hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, and showed an enthusiasm that was irresistible.

Gan Mei frowned slightly, with a hint of vigilance in her eyes.

"I saw you two as soon as I entered the inn. You both look very elegant." Sister Lin first looked at Luo Xiaoyu, then looked at Gan Mei. "The madam is so gentle, and the young master is also very handsome. Where are you going?"

Luo Xiaoyu frowned, not wanting to reveal her itinerary, and just perfunctorily said, "Sister, we are just walking around casually, we don't have any specific place to go."

Sister Lin seemed to have opened up her mouth and talked nonstop: "Oh, the world outside is so big. I've traveled a lot and seen a lot of things. You have to be careful when you go out. You never know when you might run into trouble on the road."

Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes. They secretly wondered what Sister Lin was planning. She came over so enthusiastically, adding some unpredictable variables to the already difficult journey.

Luo Xiaoyu was already very disgusted with Sister Lin's abrupt behavior. Seeing that she had no intention of leaving, she frowned and said, "Sister Lin, we appreciate your kindness. We know what we are doing. Please do as you please."

However, Sister Lin did not get up and leave. Instead, she moved closer and asked in a low voice, "Sir, Madam, do you want to become officials? Or do you have relatives or friends who want to enter the official career?"

Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei were both stunned. They didn't expect that Sister Lin would suddenly ask such a question.

Luo Xiaoyu looked at Sister Lin warily and replied, "Sister, we are just ordinary travelers and have no interest in being officials. I'm afraid you have recognized the wrong person."

Sister Lin smiled gently, and that smile seemed to contain endless deep meaning, "Young Master, please don't hide it from me. I have come and gone in this inn, and I have met countless people. Judging from your appearance and behavior, you are definitely not ordinary people who come to enjoy the mountains and rivers. I have some connections in the capital. If you have any ideas in this regard, I may be able to help you a little."

Luo Xiaoyu was about to get angry, but Gan Mei quickly winked at him, then smiled and said to Sister Lin: "Sister, you misunderstood, he is my brother. If my brother really has the ambition to become an official, how can you help him?"

When Sister Lin heard this, she became excited and pounded her chest loudly.

"Leave it to me! Don't underestimate me. I have a wide network of contacts in the capital. To be honest, I also know Xi Yu's wife Gan Mei, who is a very capable person. As long as I come forward and introduce you to her and smooth the relationship, your career path will naturally be much smoother."

Upon hearing this, Gan Mei and Luo Xiaoyu could not help but look at each other, and both saw astonishment and confusion in each other's eyes.

How come someone claims to know Gan Mei and uses this relationship as an excuse to strike up a conversation?

Gan Mei tried to remain calm and continued to deal with Sister Lin.

"Sister, you said you know Madam Gan Mei, but what does that mean? Official affairs are not that easy." Sister Lin disagreed and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Madam, you may not know this, but I know the ins and outs of this. As long as you trust me, everything can be discussed."

Gan Mei and Luo Xiaoyu fell into deeper confusion. They knew very well that in this foggy situation, they had to be more cautious in order to deal with unknown dangers.

Sister Lin immediately said with great joy: "Sir, you know, I don't have the ability to get a high position. But if you give me some money and let me make some arrangements, I can easily get a small position. To be honest, many people have come to me for this job recently. This opportunity is rare. If I miss it, I don't know when I will get it again."

Luo Xiaoyu instantly understood Gan Mei's intention behind the wink, which was to find out the details of this Sister Lin.

So he pretended to be happy and agreed, "Oh? That's a good thing. But my sister and I are new here and don't know much about the details. Big sister, can you tell me in detail who has approached you? How do you operate?"

Sister Lin smiled proudly, pulled a chair closer, and said in a low voice: "The people who come to me are from all walks of life, including wealthy businessmen who want to find a future for their children and poor scholars who want to turn their fortunes around. As for me, I have a few friends in the capital who are officials. As long as the money is in place, they will recommend me to the higher-ups at the right time, and the appointment of this minor official will be a piece of cake."

Luo Xiaoyu thought to herself that since Sister Lin was selling official positions so blatantly, she must not be a simple person and there might be a bigger force involved behind her.

He continued to ask: "Sister, what does the minor official position you mentioned include? How is the price calculated?"

Sister Lin pointed out the names one by one, "For example, the price of a clerk or a bookkeeper in the county town is about a few hundred taels of silver. If it's a more remote place, the price can be negotiated."

Gan Mei also interjected at the right time.

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"Big sister, you are so powerful, are you kidding me and my sister?"

Sister Lin suddenly became anxious.

"Madam, I have been in this inn for a long time. I have a good reputation. How could I deceive you? If you don't believe me, you can go and ask around."

Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei exchanged glances. They both knew that the truth behind Sister Lin would probably take some effort to uncover.

Gan Mei nodded slightly and said softly, "Sister, this is indeed a rare opportunity, but it is a serious matter. My brother and I need to think about it carefully."

Sister Lin responded readily, "Of course, you two can discuss it slowly. You can stay in this inn tonight, and it won't be too late to tell me the result tomorrow morning."

Gan Mei smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Then thank you for your help, sister. We will give you a reply tomorrow."

Sister Lin smiled contentedly, stood up and left their table, walking to other tables in the inn.

Luo Xiaoyu and Gan Mei pretended to chat, but their eyes secretly followed Sister Lin.

I saw her talking in a low voice with other guests. There was a hint of mystery and cunning in her expression, and it seemed that she was planning the same thing.

After they finished their meal, they hurried to the backyard.

Luo Xiaoyu couldn't wait to ask, "Mrs. Gan, how do you plan to deal with this matter?"

Gan Mei's eyebrows were raised and her face was full of anger.

"I have never met that old woman before, yet she acted so blatantly under my name! If I had stayed at home all this time, I would probably still be kept in the dark and have no idea that such absurd things could happen in this world."

Luo Xiaoyu frowned slightly and analyzed: "Or maybe there is a force behind her that supports her and makes her feel fearless."

Gan Mei paced on the spot, extremely angry.

"No matter what, we must not let her do whatever she wants. I must find out her true colors and expose her scam to prevent more innocent people from being deceived."

Luo Xiaoyu frowned and analyzed slowly, "Madam, do you think that Sister Lin's behavior is related to Wang Henghua who made things difficult for us at the checkpoint? Maybe Wang Henghua doesn't know you at all, and he is acting in your name."

Gan Mei shook her head slightly, her expression solemn.

"It's not clear what's going on. Wang Henghua set up a checkpoint to stop us, and now this Sister Lin has come out and mentioned the official position, and even claimed to know me. It's really too strange. If there is a connection, there may be an elaborate conspiracy behind them. We have to be extra careful."

Luo Xiaoyu nodded and said, "That's right. No matter what, let's start with this Sister Lin and see if we can follow the clues and find out the truth."

Gan Mei gritted her teeth, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.

"Xiaoyu, I think it would be better to knock this Sister Lin unconscious, and then take her with me to find my husband. My husband is knowledgeable and will be able to handle this matter properly."

Luo Xiaoyu thought for a moment, then responded, "That's fine. Since Madam has this plan, I will follow your instructions. After meeting Sister Lin tomorrow morning, I will follow your plan and knock her out and take her away. But in the process, you still need to pay attention to the people around the inn and don't cause unnecessary trouble."

Gan Mei nodded slightly: "Of course, we need to be cautious and careful in our actions, and not lose the big picture because of the small. After we solve the matter of Sister Lin, we can continue our journey with peace of mind and find my husband as soon as possible."

In the long secret passage, Liu Xiaoyu and the soldier groped their way forward, their footsteps echoing in the cramped space.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they finally saw a ray of light ahead. They quickened their pace and at the end of the secret passage, a ladder stood out.

Liu Xiaoyu was delighted and couldn't hide her excitement, saying, "Great, we've finally reached the end!"

The soldier also looked relieved. He took a deep breath and said, "Yes, we are finally going out."

After saying that, Liu Xiaoyu was the first to step onto the ladder, holding the steps firmly with both hands, and climbing up step by step.

The soldiers followed closely behind, keeping a vigilant eye on their surroundings.

The ladder was a bit old, and each step made a slight creaking sound, which was particularly clear in the silence.

As they continued to move upward, the exit above their heads became closer and the light became stronger.

Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers climbed up the ladder and finally reached the top.

A large but dilapidated and deserted temple appeared before my eyes. The temple was deserted and full of cobwebs.

Liu Xiaoyu came out of the secret passage and found that it was already dawn outside.

"It seems that this is the territory of Youzhou." Liu Xiaoyu said softly, looking around with a hint of exploration.

The soldier next to him nodded in agreement.

"Now that we are here, we might as well go out and ask the locals about the situation. Perhaps we can get some useful information."

After a little thought, Liu Xiaoyu nodded decisively.

The two walked out of the abandoned temple carefully, and the coolness of the early morning hit them.

Outside the temple is a winding path, surrounded by houses scattered throughout. Smoke has just risen from the chimneys, adding a touch of homely atmosphere to this strange land.

Liu Xiaoyu and the soldiers walked hurriedly and soon entered a quiet village.

In the village, a family was selling breakfast with smoke rising from their kitchen.

There were few diners at the time, so the two of them walked straight into the store. The owner was an old man in his sixties, and when he saw a stranger coming so early, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

However, the old man soon greeted them warmly.

"Good morning, gentlemen! Please come in. What breakfast would you like to try?" His face was full of smiles, and he did not show any neglect because of their unfamiliar identities.

Liu Xiaoyu smiled politely and said, "Old man, please give us some of your specialties." (End of this chapter)