<h4>Chapter 1270: Chapter 1270</h4>
In the darkness of the night, many pairs of eyes were fixed on the ck Bear Valley Gate.
Over a dozen ck-d figures were swiftly approaching, taking advantage of the night.
Leading them was Er Yuehong, whose gaze was cold and resolute, scanning the mountain before him.
With a wave of her hand, the entire group immediately halted, blending seamlessly into the grass.
A pair of delicate hands held apass, and her beautiful eyes were locked onto the mountains ahead.
"Boss, is this a blessednd?"
A man behind her asked in a low voice.
"In the art of feng shui, the true form of the dragon lies in the alignment of peaks; the grand mountains must align with the star peaks, while ins host dragons with different names. Peaks are named for stars, with star beams shaping the mountains, seeking the dragon’s spine and spirit. Don’t say only high mountains possess dragons and ins lose their tracks. Dragons on ins stem from high ridges; their peaks rise and valleys fall, with flowing water on either side marking the true dragon, branches curling around in a trace are vital. Don’t let mountains reverse and branches scatter; if scattered, streams will disperse and rivers run unchained."
Er Yuehong did not respond but continued to turn her Seven-Star Compass.
With each adjustment, her brows furrowed more tightly.
"Boss, what does this mean?"
Those behind her looked at Er Yuehong with curiosity.
Though they heard the words clearly, they couldn’tprehend a single phrase.
"The terrain here is extremely perilous; the twin peaks secretly correspond to Greedy Wolf and Destructive Army, while the stream in the middle aligns with Seven Killings. This configuration is a True Dragon Concealed Aura Formation, a prime location where an ancient tomb certainly exists. Perhaps, what we seek lies therein, but such terrain must be fraught with ancient traps, so everyone be careful and follow me closely."
Er Yuehong put thepass back in her bag and reached behind her to retrieve an iron umbre.
Thispletely ck iron umbre was a treasure of the Ban Mountain Sect, the Vajra Umbre.
"Why do I feel like someone is spying on us?"
The man behind clutched the Vajra Umbre, looking around apprehensively.
That ufortable feeling made his back feel chilly.
"Ancient tombs are always guarded by powerful formations that disturb one’s mind and beliefs; now, we must remain undistracted."
Er Yuehong gripped the umbre handle, her gaze also sweeping the surroundings.
In truth, since entering the vige, she had felt the same way.
But try as she might, she couldn’t see a single figure, so she assumed it was just an illusion.
"Remaining undistracted means certain death."
Just as she was about to order them to move on, a voice came from behind her.
"Don’t speak ill tidings, focus..."
Er Yuehong was about to reprimand but suddenly realized the voice was unfamiliar.
Turning around quickly, she saw a figure standing no more than five meters away.
"Who’s there?"
Seeing the person under the shadow of a tree, the group instantly became alert.
Er Yuehong tightly gripped the Vajra Umbre in her hand, knowing that anyone who could approach silently was not to be underestimated.
"I never imagined the famous Er Yuehong to be a mere tomb-raiding thief. It truly opened my eyes. Isn’t showbiz supposed to be lucrative enough? Trying to get rich through such shady means, isn’t that a bit hical?"
Lin Yifan emerged from the shadows with his hands behind his back.
He was taken aback seeing Er Yuehong’s stunning face.
Who would have thought a top celebrity would be a tomb raider?
"My ancestors were mountain runners, and I live nearby, so I just thought to take a stroll."
Er Yuehong also recognized him as the mysterious doctor who saved people at the temple fair.
"The bnce hangs by a thread, the sea hexagram sounds, the hook grabs the pole for tomb-raiding; the banquet is square but not packed."
Lin Yifan spoke angrily in tomb-raider jargon.
The implication was that he saw through her deceit and knew she was an experienced tomb raider.
"No turtles left, collecting firewood on the mountain to burn below, who is the superior expert who divided the mountains and unlocked the tomb doors?"
Er Yuehong was taken aback, probing Lin Yifan’s background.
Equivalent to checking out his qualifications.
"Not climbing hills, not dismantling doors, the treasure is undisturbed. I’m just a local advising you not to travel at night. ck blood will cloak the skies; someone will die here tonight."
Lin Yifan spoke lightly, but it sounded like a death threat to the group.
They quickly drew their daggers from behind, knowing that if they encountered an enemy, they would have to fight to the death.
"We belong to the Banshan Lineage, only here seeking treasure. If there’s nothing here, I assure you, we won’t touch a thing!"
Er Yuehong quickly stopped them, revealing her affiliation.
The Banshan Lineage was skilled in transformative arts, secretive and hard to detect, having little interaction with outsiders for many years.
But their practices were solely for the pursuit of Dan Pearl, not wealth.
"You’ve already recognized that this is a True Dragon Concealment Formation; then you should also know that the great Dragon Vein has its truth, fleeting yet tangible is the dragon’s form. Each of the dragon’s nine sons is different, and this dragon vein holds no treasure, only cmity."
Lin Yifan spoke coldly.
"Just because you say there’s nothing doesn’t mean there isn’t. Why should we trust you?"
"These underground treasures belong to no one; I think you want to keep them for yourself!"
"Stop scaremongering. How will we know if it’s real without venturing inside?"
Before Er Yuehong could speak, some of the younger ones could no longer restrain their impatience.
They surrounded Lin Yifan with their des.
"It seems Banshan Lineage is nothing but a band of stragglers. If you don’t believe me, go ahead, but let me tell you up front, no living soul is allowed in or out of ck Bear Valley. Crossing that gate, life and death are beyond your control. Suit yourself!"
Lin Yifan stood motionless.
As the Soul Suppressing Man, his duty was to protect ck Bear Valley from destruction while advising some people against entering.
"See, he’s trying to take it all for himself. Now that he can’t scare us off, he’s ying another card!"
"I control my own life and death. We don’t need you to frighten us. Let’s go."
The younger ones believed Lin Yifan was chickening out.
They looked smugly at Er Yuehong.
"Stand down!"
But unexpectedly, Er Yuehong, with a frown, reprimanded them.
"Unaware that this preciousnd has an owner, I dare not steal another’s beauty. In that case, we shall retreat."
Realizing Lin Yifan’s formidable strength, if he were to act, they feared none would survive.
Now granted entry, Er Yuehong dared not proceed.
"Senior Master, he’s bluffing. We’ve finally found the Dragon Vein; how can we not go in?"
"Exactly, rare to encounter a True Dragon Concealment, surely a grand tomb inside. It’s too precious to abandon now!"
The younger ones expressed unwillingness.
"Silence!"
Er Yuehong’s authority made them immediately fall quiet.
She gave a respectful nod: "Sorry for the intrusion!"
With that, she turned to leave.
Though the others were unwilling, they followed her in retreat.
"You think you can leave now; it’s toote!"
Unexpectedly, Lin Yifan’s cold shout halted them.
"What do you mean, do you really think we’re scared of you?"
"Can’t go in, can’t go out; it seems you’re just causing trouble."
The few young ones couldn’t contain their anger anymore, drawing their daggers and approaching Lin Yifan again.
Ultimately, he seemed to be deliberately causing trouble.
"If you don’t want to die, you have to go in!"