Chapter 666: 543~544: Neither the Dan Book nor the Precious Sword are my desires, what can be seen at the place of the secret manual? (Super long chapter asking for monthly ticket)
"Iron Gall Divine Hou had truly lived up to his reputation of being audacious. He might have harbored rebellious thoughts long ago, and secretly forged a Dragon Throne in a hidden chamber beneath this hall."
Xiao Feng walked to the edge of the crack, staring solemnly down at the Dragon Throne below, and coldly snorted.
Jiang Dali spoke indifferently, "He probably never expected that I would raid Hulong Manor and uncover his lair. He probably was so conceited as to think no one would dare to do so.
But I, Jiang Dali, dared to do just that.
This Dragon Throne, with his caution, should not have appeared so openly, but now it has.
Clearly, his ambition has reached an unstoppable point.
News of the Dragon Throne will hasten the Emperor of Ming's actions against him.
Let's go down and see!"
Jiang Dali kicked the ground with both feet.
With a crack, the gap was violently pried open even wider.
Amid a cloud of dust, Jiang Dali's figure plunged directly into the chamber below.
Upon descending, the chamber could hardly be called a room anymore, it was extremely spacious, built with thick square bricks.
The floor was paved with white jade tiles and there were ten stone pillars lined up for support.
Each pillar was carved with two giant dragons, coiling and ascending among the clouds.
The Dragon Throne and the screen were intricately carved, exuding a rich and regal air.
A prompt appeared on Jiang Dali's panel.
"You have entered the Fake Golden Throne Hall crafted by Iron Gall Divine Hou Zhu Wushi's sent artisans. You have seen through Iron Gall Divine Hou's ambitions.
You have triggered the mission 'Merit.'
Mission details: Iron Gall Divine Hou Zhu Wushi is ambitious and seeks to usurp the position of the Emperor of Ming, even pathologically building a Golden Throne Hall beneath the Dragon Guard Hall of Hulong Manor.
This indicates that he is very likely plotting a rebellion.
Mission requirements: Secure the fake Golden Throne Hall scene and report the situation to the Ming Emperor.
Mission rewards: Favour and attention from the Ming Emperor...."
Jiang Dali simply couldn't be bothered to read till the end. He felt compelled to reject.
Such missions, if triggered by Players, would probably be quite good.
But for him, they were worthless.
Whether the Iron Gall Divine Hou or the Ming Emperor, both were currently his enemies.
The Emperor's favour was useless to him.
However, he could indeed bring some Players here later as a benefit to them.
Once the Players widely spread the news about this place, whether their missions succeed or not, Jiang Dali's purpose in exposing Iron Gall Divine Hou would be achieved.
For as soon as the news spreads, with the Ming Country Court's intelligence capabilities, the Ming Emperor would definitely be informed immediately.
After rejecting the mission, Jiang Dali faintly sensed a slight trace of not-so-pure Dragon Energy within this Golden Throne Hall.
This feeling was indescribable, deeply mysterious, and elicited a sense of pleasure, satisfaction, peace, and confidence as if all calamities were far away, making him feel completely relieved.
"Could this feeling be the elusive Dragon Energy?
With such energy, does it weaken the three calamities and repel all evils?"
Jiang Dali pondered quietly and walked slowly towards the Dragon Throne, his Black Cloak dragging on the ground.
Lu Xiaofeng and Xiao Feng also leaped down.
Dongfang Bubai, however, stood above with Azhu waiting, ready to assist in case of traps below.
Jiang Dali extended one hand towards the Dragon Throne, attempting to use the Absorption Skill.
In an instant, a suction force erupted from his palm.
The air in front of him whistled sharply.
A streak of yellowish energy flashed by in front of him.
Jiang Dali's eyes sharpened as he prepared to devour it.
"You have discovered Fake Dragon's Qi. The Fake Dragon likes to mimic the True Dragon hence it is tinged with Dragon Energy. However, eight or nine out of ten fake dragons are destroyed by real dragons, with few transforming into real dragons. Therefore, although its Qi Fortune is comparable to Dragon Energy, it is more of a curse than a blessing for ordinary people. Do not touch it lightly."
"Fake Dragon's Qi?"
Jiang Dali frowned, withdrew his hand, and allowed the Fake Dragon's Qi to escape without touching it.
As a member of the royal family and manor owner of Hulong Manor, Iron Gall Divine Hou naturally carried the Royal Bloodline and often dealt with the True Dragon Emperor of Ming Country, so it was normal for him to possess Dragon Energy.
However, now the Dragon Energy had turned into Fake Dragon's Qi, suggesting he intended to rebel and slay the dragon, causing his Qi Fortune to change as well.
If he ever decided to rebel and slay a dragon in the future, his own Dragon Energy might change too, so it was better not to touch it.
The group walked around inside the Fake Golden Throne Hall and found the "Red Book Iron Certificate" and the "Imperial Sword."
"[Red Book Iron Certificate]
Category: Ming Country Official Document
Weight: 1 jin 4 liang
Description: This set of Red Book Iron Certificates, also known as 'Red Book Iron Contracts,' are special entitlements granted by the Ming Emperor to meritorious and senior officials, commonly referred to in civilian narratives as the 'Gold Token of Exemption from Death.' However, the earliest Iron Certificates did not carry privileges like exemption from crimes or death but served solely as credentials for office promotion and title conferment. Among those awarded Iron Certificates and their descendants, there were not a few who were accused and even executed.
Effects: This item contains a small amount of Dragon Energy. Keeping it beside you narrows three calamities, and placing it within a power base enhances the power's Qi Fortune by 50 points, qualifying the power to contend for supremacy.
Note: (Anyone other than Iron Gall Divine Hou himself and the Ming Emperor who obtains this Red Book Iron Certificate must return it immediately or face capital punishment. This is not something ordinary people can possess)."
"Not something ordinary people can possess? But, I, the village chief, am not an ordinary person."