CHAPTER 846: CHAPTER 846: NOTHING IS TOO STRANGE

However, because the text inside is dull and difficult to understand, no one can truly learn the martial arts within."

"Every generation of the Xuanyuan Family would try to learn the martial arts based on their understanding. Until one generation, someone died from a reversed blood flow after practicing it, and very few people attempted to learn it afterward. Eventually, almost no one learned it. But as an inherited secret manual, it has always been preserved intact."

"And that treasure map records the location where the Xuanyuan Family buried their treasure. But the Xuanyuan Family has an ancient rule, unless they are in desperate straits, they cannot touch the treasure inside. My grandmother told me that this treasure is only one of the five places where the Xuanyuan ancestors buried their treasures. Even if only this one is excavated, it would be wealth enough to rival a nation. If the other four treasure maps are found and all the treasures are excavated, it would be an astounding fortune."

Lin Xinlan widened her eyes in shock. The things Rong Shaoze said sounded like a magical tale to her.

It was the twenty-first century, and she never expected to hear such ancient legends.

"You don’t believe it, do you?" Rong Shaoze asked with a faint smile.

She shook her head: "I just find it too incredible."

"I know, everyone who hears about it finds it unbelievable. But these things truly exist. And you can’t imagine that the Xuanyuan Family has a history of eight hundred years."

"Eight hundred years?!" Lin Xinlan exclaimed, "Eight hundred years ago, it was the Southern Song Dynasty."

Rong Shaoze nodded: "I don’t know much; I only know that the Xuanyuan Family was very prestigious back then, but later on, they secluded themselves. The Xuanyuan Sect has existed secretly and only completely disappeared in the last century. Because so much time has passed, many of the passed-down contents are not genuine. But regardless of the Xuanyuan Family’s background, it doesn’t have much to do with me."

Lin Xinlan nodded, knowing that the world is vast and full of marvels.

So what if the Xuanyuan Family has a long history.

Rong Shaoze’s surname is Rong, and indeed it doesn’t have much to do with the Xuanyuan Family.

Lin Xinlan speculated and asked: "Did you tell Han Yi about the treasure map and martial arts manual?"

The man nodded and said: "I did tell him, but I didn’t say much. When I was sixteen, preparing to inherit Yanhuang, my grandmother gave me these two things to keep, along with the key to the secret room. Only Han Yi knew that the key was with me."

Rong Shaoze’s gaze turned distant as he continued: "To inherit Yanhuang, having the identity alone is not enough. One must pass the test and traverse the Misty Forest on the island alone to convince everyone."

"What’s in the forest?" Lin Xinlan asked eagerly.

Rong Shaoze’s lips curled into a smile; her questions always hit the mark.

"There are many ferocious beasts and poisonous creatures in the forest. Plus, it’s shrouded in heavy mist, and one could lose their life or never find their way out if they’re not careful. Not long after I entered, I heard Han Yi calling my name. He came and told me that he would accompany me through the forest, as he was worried about me and wanted to ensure my safety."

"Grandmother had issued an order forbidding anyone from helping me, but he ventured in regardless of the danger, which touched me deeply. However, I could never have predicted..."

Lin Xinlan bit her lip tightly, knowing full well the peril without needing to hear the rest of the story.

Rong Shaoze’s eyes darkened as he said in a deep voice: "We encountered a pack of wolves in the forest. During the fight, I was injured,