Chapter 40: As the Wind Rises_1

Several days later, Changan City, Tai Chi Palace.

"What?"

"Yang Gong's Treasure is actually in Changan?"

Li Yuan, who had ascended the throne after Emperor Yang of Sui's abdication, looked astonished at Li Xiuning who had just returned from Yangzhou.

Li Xiuning nodded and said in a deep voice, "Given by Golden Jade Hall, such a clue should not be without basis."

"Besides, I've heard rumors in the Martial World that only a Goguryeo demoness knew the location of Yang Gong's Treasure, and now that she's been killed by the Underworld Queen Zhu Yuyan, the secret of the treasure only remains with her two adopted sons."

"These two individuals are somewhat related to Xu Qingyang. Now that they've sold the clue through Golden Jade Hall, it's likely they want to draw Zhu Yuyan to Changan to take revenge at the opportune moment. It's logical and reasonable, so it's not likely to be a falsehood."

"A demoness?"

"Zhu Yuyan?"

"Xu Qingyang?"