Where does that wicked woman get her conscience?

Chapter 142 Looting the Branch Hall

On the boundless orange-red sky, the setting sun had reached the horizon, and gusts of wind howled through the desolate surroundings. Before long, night would fall.

Guan Xun's spiritual energy floated around his body, dissipating all the strong winds that were blowing.

She held the crimson, jet-black horn with her hand, her gaze sweeping across the misty clouds below, her fingertips tapping irregularly.

Flying at such a high altitude, it would be difficult for people in the towns below to spot her. Judging from Chi Rong's speed, she should be able to enter the territory of Moxi City by nightfall.

"Master, did that little fish really fall into the Black Sea?" Chi Rong suddenly asked.

“Ah…” Guan Xun pursed his lips, his posture somewhat leisurely, “Everyone must die eventually, there’s no need to be sad for him.”

"Who cares if he lives or dies? What I mean is... he didn't take all those treasures with him, did he?" Chi Rong scoffed speechlessly.

treasure?

Guan Xun was stunned for a moment, and then her face gradually turned ugly. Her brow twitched and she took a deep breath to calm the turmoil in her heart.

Damn it, she forgot to retrieve the gold and jewels before kicking the man into the Black Sea.

Such a huge fortune, just like that, gone! And she threw it away herself!

Guan Xun gritted her teeth, making a crunching sound. For the first time, she was so annoyed with herself. She sighed slowly and patted the sharp corner of her hand: "Consider it as sending him to his grave."

"That was quite a grand affair." Chi Rong's tone was somewhat nonchalant, his suppressed laughter quite obvious.

Guan Xun glanced at it casually, not paying it any mind: "Focus on your journey."

The howling wind echoed for nearly two hours, and a chill permeated the surroundings; it was already nightfall.

The starlight was dim, and a deep, dark hue enveloped the entire sky.

Guan Xun squatted down, resting his elbows on his knees, and leaned over to look down at the sky.

Night fell and clouds obscured the view, making visibility poor; only scattered lights below could be seen. A fleeting smile played on her lips: "Go down."

After a day's journey, we finally returned to Moxi City.

……

On a sparsely populated rooftop, a young girl tiptoed and landed.

As her skirt swayed, she raised her slender hand above her head, and a small snake quickly coiled around it.

Then, the figure quickly leaped away along the rows of rooftops of varying heights.

Guan Xun, concealed by a black robe, emerged from a deep alley.

This is the busiest street in the city center, crowded and noisy. Some people were even attracted by her unusual attire and couldn't help but take a second look.

Given the status of the Holy Light Temple, its branch temples would certainly be carefully located, and there is a high probability that they would be in this vicinity.

"Is the Holy Light Temple nearby?" Guan Xun asked casually, pulling someone aside.

"Uh." The man was startled and stepped back a little, looking somewhat disgusted. "Turn left ahead."

She didn't pay any attention, pulled her black robe tighter, and turned to leave.

The two lions guarding the entrance to the main hall are very imposing. Although it is located on a bustling avenue, the area in front of the hall is heavily guarded by guards, and passersby avoid it and dare not approach.

As a result, a large area of ​​land in front of the palace was cleared out.

Guan Xun, pulling at his black robe, slowly walked forward, but was stopped as soon as he got close.

"No unauthorized personnel allowed. Leave immediately!" the guard shouted sternly.

Upon hearing this, Guan Xun smiled, her lips peeking out from beneath her black robe. Under the guards' cold gaze, she slowly raised her head, her eyes gleaming with a faint red light.

The guard froze instantly, then relaxed completely, as if utterly powerless.

As the red-glowing gaze swept around, all the guards outside were completely stunned, showing no further sign of stopping them.

After the figure stepped onto the steps, the door was opened by the person.

Guan Xun paused slightly, his gaze slowly shifting to the guard beside him: "Are there any elders still in the hall?"

The guard shook his head like a puppet: "The patriarch and the elders have all gone out on business."

Thus, only ants remained in that hall.

"Just to capture me, they even summoned all the capable fighters in the palace." Guan Xun raised an eyebrow, amused.

Upon hearing this, Chi Rong poked his head out and complained, "Me too, me too! Otherwise, why would I carry so much beast-repelling powder with me, making me feel so uncomfortable?"

"Aren't you afraid of that thing?"

“I’m not afraid, but the way they sprinkled it was a little different…” Chi Rong paused, looking rather conflicted.

Is it specifically designed to deal with mythical beasts?

However, with important matters at hand, she gathered her thoughts slightly before stepping over the threshold. The moment her foot touched the ground, her divine sense quickly searched every corner of the hall.

Soon, a few bright lights appeared in her eyes, and she immediately turned and walked along the inner side of the corridor. Before the patrolling guards could even call out, they were already lost in thought when Guan Xun looked up.

Unimpeded journey.

Guan Xun stood before a towering, dark door, and was somewhat surprised to see that it faintly emitted a golden light. The door was actually made of obsidian mixed with gold.

That's quite extravagant.

After a brief sigh, she didn't waste any time. Her hand, wreathed in spiritual energy, gripped the sturdy and intricate lock, and with a forceful snap, the lock was broken.

Guan Xun acted as if he were in his own home, pushing open the door and entering.

Inside the room, a luminous pearl with a pure gold base hangs in the center, its light spilling onto the mountains of gold and silver jewels below. The jewels refract each other, emitting a dazzling golden light that can blind the eye.

This caused Guan Xun to frown and narrow her eyes slightly. She quickly scanned the area and discovered that even the surrounding walls were inlaid with all sorts of ornaments.

It truly was a magnificent treasure room...

With a delighted expression, she unceremoniously put them all into her storage ring, even removing the luminous pearl on top.

If such a small branch hall can hold so much treasure, then the entire Central Plains must be full of branch halls...

The idea had barely taken root when she vetoed it. Too much treasure couldn't be taken with you; you couldn't possibly wear storage rings on all ten fingers, that would look awful.

Thinking this through, Guan Xun suddenly thought of Xiao Yu. If he were lucky enough to find an infinite space to store treasures, that would be great.

But where exactly did Xiaoyu store it? She didn't seem to have seen the Imperial Tutor carrying a storage ring.

Guan Xun frowned slightly, pulling his wandering thoughts back, and raised his head to look around.

Even ordinary families have things like cultivation scrolls, so branch halls certainly have them too.

However, she had already explored the entire branch hall with her divine sense and had not found any other treasure room, so there should be hidden chambers or secret rooms inside.

The jewels embedded in the wall had just been removed, leaving the surface uneven and making it even harder to spot anything unusual.

"Chi Rong, check if there are any traps or mechanisms."

Upon hearing this, Chi Rong immediately emerged from under his black robe, flicked his tongue a few times, and burst forth with clusters of flames.

They leaped in the air, transforming into tiny fire snakes, constantly searching along the wall.

A moment later, Chi Rong exclaimed with delight, "Master, over there!"

The countless fire snakes retracted in response, leaving only one still lying in the corner.

Before its master could make a move, Chi Rong darted over there and slammed its tail heavily into the groove.

The entire room suddenly shook violently. With a continuous rumbling sound, the wall at the corner trembled and slowly descended, revealing a small entrance.