Unveiling the red cloth, it revealed a Flying Fox Token that was entirely crimson, resembling lava.

What set it apart was that the fire fox had nine tails.

Besides, it seemed...

Zhang Xiaoshan stared at it for a while; it appeared to be just an ordinary token made from fine steel rather than high-grade refining materials. However, its aura was archaic, hinting at some historical weight.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, I present this Flying Fox Token to you."

Hu Lie spoke respectfully.

Zhang Xiaoshan chuckled.

"What use is this to me?"

"The position of Sect Leader in the Flying Fox Sect is coveted by many, yet I do not care about it. You should take this back."

Hu Lie pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Miracle Doctor Zhang, your innate benevolence is a blessing that took me lifetimes to earn encountering you. Nonetheless, with things as they are, this Flying Fox Token has attracted attention. With my limited strength, I certainly cannot keep it. If it remains with me, it might bring catastrophe to our Hu family."

"Only in sending it away can I safeguard the lives of my Hu family members and preserve the centuries-old foundation of our Flying Fox Sect."

"Haha, if I truly take this Flying Fox Token, wouldn't it invite endless trouble? Master Hu, I kindly help you, and you repay kindness with enmity?"

"No, I wouldn't dare."

Terrified, Hu Lie knelt down and hastily explained.

"Heaven can testify, I harbor absolutely no malice towards you. Rather, this item holds tremendous utility for you. Now that matters have reached this point, I should reveal the truth to you."

"This Flying Fox Token is connected to a mysterious treasure vault."

"Mysterious treasure vault?"

Zhang Xiaoshan's expression sparkled with intrigue.

"What kind of treasure vault?"

Hu Lie explained.

"I'm not entirely sure myself. It was handed down from my great-grandfather. Generations of our Flying Fox Sect have guarded it. Allegedly, it's the lifetime collection of a super strong practitioner. There are actually three keys, and the Flying Fox Token is one of them. When the three keys are united, the treasure can be unlocked, providing coveted cultivation resources, including rumored celestial artifacts."

"Super strong practitioner, celestial artifacts?"

Zhang Xiaoshan was taken aback upon hearing this.

His heart was restless.

The Chasing Moon Alliance includes Human Immortal experts, and there are several Divine Realm Experts there too.

If the treasure of the practitioner they desire wasn't ordinary, it would surely attract these experts' greed.

It might even be stronger than the Slaughter Sword Lord; most significantly, celestial artifacts might be among them.

Heavenly Treasures are categorized as Magic Artifacts.

Yet celestial artifacts surpass Magic Artifacts.

Even ten Heavenly Level High Grade Magical Artifacts could not compare to a single celestial artifact.

No wonder the Chasing Moon Alliance invested such effort.

So it seemed.

On top of that, this Flying Fox Token appeared quite ordinary; its true purpose was merely as a key.

Now, everything started making sense.

"You mentioned there are three keys?"

"Yes, three keys; one is the Flying Fox Token before you, another is the Sea Dragon Association's Xuanwu Token, and the last is the Camel Peak Order guarded by the Camel Gang in the Western Regions."

"The Sea Dragon Association and the Western Regions Camel Gang?"

"I've never heard of them," Zhang Xiaoshan inquired, puzzled. Hu Lie explained.

"These three keys emerged over a hundred years ago, before the establishment of the New Country. Once the New Country was created, they began addressing societal issues by dismantling syndicate influences. My father's generation contributed greatly to the New Country outside Shanhai Pass, which allowed them to survive. Meanwhile, the other factions chose the wrong side…eventually, they had to change names. To my knowledge, the then leader of the Sea Dragon Association dissolved the group and founded the Haiseng Group, now the largest shipping company nationwide, headquartered in Tianhai. The old leader has since passed away, and the token may reside with a descendant."

"The Western Regions Camel Gang was the most unfortunate. Some circumstances I assume you know, most of the gang dispersed, but the largest branch, the Ma family, stayed behind. Today, they still wield considerable influence domestically, known as Green Horse..."

"Haiseng Group, Green Horse?"

"I believe I've heard of them somewhere before."

"By the way, how did your Hu family ancestors acquire this token?"

"The martial arts we practice were left by our ancestors. My father mentioned our forebear may have benefitted from the practitioner, aiding in guarding their tomb, similar to a Tomb Guardian."

"By handing the Flying Fox Token to me, aren't you defying ancestral teachings?"

"I don't think so. You are a lifesaver for our Hu family, plus keeping this with us will draw calamity upon us. I believe that practitioner left the three tokens as keys, possibly hoping future people could unlock the covert stash and inherit it. After all, who wishes for their legacy to be buried?"

"Alright."

The celestial artifact was sufficiently tempting for Zhang Xiaoshan. Even those surpassing Divine Realm, Human Immortal experts would fight for celestial artifacts. Presented with such a great opportunity, Zhang Xiaoshan certainly wasn't going to let it slip.

"Given all these circumstances, I shall accept the Flying Fox Token and look for opportunities to find the Camel Peak Order and the Xuanwu Token."

Seeking fortune in danger, vying with the Chasing Moon Alliance, naturally perilous, but greater danger brings greater chances.

While the two were conversing

Outside the study, Lin Kerou's agitated and urgent voice resounded.

"Little Shan, are you there? Something's happened, a major incident in Xijing!"