Chapter 703: Chapter 273: Sheepskin Scroll - Entering the New Relic

However, Xiao Chen noticed that three different Demon Beasts were drawn on the edge of this Nautical Chart.

They were a scallop to the north of the Compassion Sea, an octopus to the south, and a Nautilus to the east.

Not only that, but there were also three dotted lines marked in red on the chart.

One end of each line connected to one of the three Demon Beasts, while the other end connected to Pudu Temple, which occupied the very center of the Compassion Sea.

"There’s another Giant Sea Beast?"

Xiao Chen looked at the drawing of the Nautilus on the right, somewhat surprised.

But he had just seen the giant octopus with his own eyes, which meant this Nautical Chart was likely very credible.

’What’s this about? Are the three great beasts going to besiege Pudu Temple?’

Xiao Chen recalled the octopus’s direction of movement. Its general path was indeed consistent with the red dotted line.

If it didn’t change its course along the way due to other factors, it really would pass by Pudu Temple.

’Where did this Nautical Chart come from? How can it predict the path of a Giant Sea Beast in advance?’

But on second thought, Xiao Chen felt that possibility was rather low.

After all, take the giant octopus, for example. To reach the center of the Compassion Sea, it would first have to pass through the Tingtao Sea.

At that point, the Cloud Sea Sword Pavilion would surely react accordingly.

They would likely organize a hunt or find a way to alter its course beforehand, forcing it back into the Outer Sea.

’That’s not my problem to worry about.’

Xiao Chen looked over the path traced by the red dotted line again. ’It’s best to avoid these places from now on.’

For him, the purpose of this Nautical Chart was to know the routes in advance and thus avoid danger.

’Wait, in that case... could the reason the Bronze Masked Cultivator obtained this Nautical Chart also have been to avoid danger ahead of time?’

’Then what’s this one?’

Xiao Chen picked up the other Sheepskin Scroll and unrolled it.

This one was slightly larger than the last and looked very similar to the Ancient Sea Map the Sun Family had used to give him directions before.

It was almost entirely black and white, with only a single red circle marking the location of an Ancient Cave Mansion.

It looked like the kind of "ancient" Treasure Map you could buy from a street stall for a hundred Spirit Stones, buy one, get one free.

What’s more, judging by the material, this thing was actually rather new.

Although Xiao Chen wasn’t an expert in this area, he could easily tell from experience that this was definitely new sheepskin, made within the last few years.

’It doesn’t feel very reliable. If I have time later, I’ll try to go take a look.’

Xiao Chen put away the Sheepskin Scroll and picked up the last item, a letter.

The wording in the letter was strange. It seemed to be from a superior giving orders and urging on a subordinate.

It demanded that a Cultivator named "Copper Kui" take the Breaking Ban Banner to the Earth Dragon Ruins as soon as possible, retrieve the item left inside, and deliver it to Golden Simurgh.

’Earth Dragon Ruins?’

It wasn’t hard for Xiao Chen to guess that the so-called "Copper Kui" was likely the Bronze Masked Cultivator.

’Then could this Earth Dragon Ruins be the cave mansion on the Sheepskin Scroll?’

*Hiss...* ’Don’t tell me I’ve already gotten myself involved in some kind of conspiracy?’

Xiao Chen had a bad feeling about this.

That Copper Kui was so secretive; you could tell at a glance he was up to no good.

If he really followed the Sheepskin Scroll to that cave mansion—or rather, the Earth Dragon Ruins—he might run into that "Golden Simurgh" or some other Cultivator.

Then he would inevitably be dragged into a series of extremely complex and dangerous events.

’Hmm... Then I won’t go for now. I’ll reconsider after reaching Nascent Soul Formation.’

Spiritual Fire erupted from Xiao Chen’s hand, burning the letter to ashes.

Regardless of whether there was a conspiracy or not, he planned to postpone dealing with it until after his Nascent Soul Formation.

As long as he possessed enough power, he would naturally have no fear of any petty schemers.

The most brilliant schemes are pale and powerless in the face of absolute strength.

’I hope I can find the Nine Orifice Clear Jade in the new Relic.’

After organizing his Storage Ring, Xiao Chen lay down on the large bed in his inn room and fell asleep, filled with hope. ’And it’d be best if I could find two more wisps of Evil Qi, too.’

He slept until he woke naturally, and it was only 7:00 AM.

At the late-stage Golden Core realm, it no longer took much time to simply restore one’s energy.

As long as he hadn’t overtaxed his Divine Sense, a short rest of a couple of hours was enough to feel completely refreshed.

Since he was already awake, Xiao Chen decided to head to the outskirts of the Relic and wait.

As he stepped out of the inn, he happened to run into three acquaintances.

It was the Sun Family siblings he had met before.

He hadn’t expected them to be here too.

But then again, it made sense. The other Hidden Clans naturally wouldn’t miss out on such a major event.

This time, they were also accompanied by several Sun Clan Members and were standing together at a street corner, seemingly waiting for someone.

"Big Brother, look! It’s—Mmph—"

Sun Haize’s eyes lit up when he saw Xiao Chen. He immediately turned and tugged on Sun Haoran, about to point him out.

But he had only gotten half the words out before his mouth was covered.

"What is wrong with you, so early in the morning!"

Sun Haoran shot him a glare, his eyes filled with a warning.

He had naturally seen Xiao Chen as well and was a little surprised.

However, Sun Haoran didn’t know that the Wang Family had already obtained intelligence from the Black Market.

Therefore, he still remembered his promise to keep things confidential and had no intention of going over to say hello. He even reached out in time to cover Sun Haize’s mouth before he could blurt anything out.

Even though they were surrounded by Sun Clan Members and a few reliable Honored Guest Elders, it was naturally better if fewer people knew about this sort of thing.

Sun Haoyi, by contrast, was not so rash; she merely stole a couple of quiet glances at Xiao Chen.

Ever since they had parted ways last time, she often found herself, in her spare moments, thinking of the white figure who had arrived under the moonlight and saved the three of them.

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