Online Game: Crazy Skeleton
Chapter 379 - 379 378 The Palace Secret Passage

379: Chapter 378: The Palace Secret Passage 379: Chapter 378: The Palace Secret Passage “There’s no falsehood to this matter, kind sir, why don’t you take a look at what this is?”

Su Ran pulled an impressively grand jade seal out of his pocket and quickly flashed it in front of the old beggar before hurriedly putting it back, placing it inside his storage box.

Only then did he felt relieved.

After all, holding such a national treasure was bound to attract problems; any mishap would be a calamity indeed.

“Hmm~”

The old beggar was clearly no ordinary man, at first glance he recognized the extraordinary nature of the seal.

His breaths became laborious and he murmured in awe, “Lord, is this the Human Race’s Imperial Jade Seal?”

“Indeed, a leftover artifact after the Human Emperor’s demise.”

Su Ran half-lyingly replied, he had no time to chat with the old beggar.

His schedule was already set, he needed to visit Ni Wudao’s territory sooner rather than later!

“Perfect timing!

Lord, I know of a secret chamber within the royal palace, dare you risk an adventure?”

The old beggar suggested mysteriously, his eyes filled with eagerness, hoping for Su Ran’s consent.

“Now then, let’s discuss.

There are numerous prohibitions and potential pitfalls within the palace, recklessly entering could endanger one’s life!”

It was, after all, a royal palace.

If any ordinary person could enter, there would be no point in the Human Race existing anymore, and neither would the system!

“This palace was built by my Lu family’s ancestors.

We’ve passed down a map of secret passages.

If you follow it, you’re guaranteed safety!”

Su Ran saw the old beggar’s mysterious demeanor and didn’t take it too seriously, thinking he was making a fuss.

Even if he got in, there would be no national treasures to seize, the Human Emperor always took his equipment with him everywhere, what could he do?

“Sir, even if we manage to get in, there’s nothing valuable inside, it’s not worth the risk.”

“There is an equipment store inside.

This jade seal is the key to unlocking it.”

“In that case, could you please let me have a look at the map of the secret passages?

Regardless of the danger inside, I promise not to shrink back!

After all, life filled with adventurous spirit makes it all the more exciting, doesn’t it!”

Su Ran immediately changed his disposition, full of vigor, and brimming with anticipation towards the old beggar.

“That is….”

The old beggar was slightly hesitant, his finger restlessly twirling.

“This is an ancestral relic meant for future generations.

I am loath to part with it, but considering the circumstances, what do you think, Lord?”

“To be kept for future generations?

Nonsense!

This could be be a capital offense!”

Su Ran intoned solemnly, “Having a secret passage map that leads directly to the royal palace must signify ill-intent!

If the Human Emperor comes to know of this, that’s a crime punishable by the execution of one’s entire clan!”

This was a wake-up call for the old beggar.

Su Ran couldn’t afford him meddling with secret passages in his territory.

To make the beggar understand the grave consequences of his actions would be beneficial.

“Lord, I realize my mistake.

I will repent and remove this source of trouble, I will not cause you further headaches.”

The old beggar lowered his head, his expression unreadable and his voice full of desolation.

“There’s no need for self-blame, sir, hand it over to me.

I will handle it.”

“No, it is I who have caused this situation.

A person should be responsible for their own actions.

This crime should not fall upon you, Lord.”

The old beggar was firm, his tone noticeably more serious.

“The Buddha said, if I do not enter hell, who will.

Sir, let me shoulder this crime, you need not feel too bad.”

Su Ran spoke righteously, making it sound like just another day’s work.

“Lord, we’re both busy people, let’s not beat around the bush.

How much will you charge me?

If the price is right, I’ll pay.”

The old beggar was getting impatient.

Both of them were straightforward people who couldn’t stand hypocrisy.

With the wild beasts stampede closing in, who had the leisure to dilly-dally?

This lord as well, was quite something!

“10 gold,”

As Su Ran called out this price, the old beggar’s face fell.

Su Ran quickly added, “This is just a deposit, if I gain anything from the royal palace, I will share the subsequent gold coins proportionately with you.”

The old beggar felt much better after hearing that.

After all, this was the crystallization of his ancestor’s wisdom, selling it for just 10 gold would be an insult to his heritage.

“Lord, this is the secret passage map to the royal palace’s equipment storage room, please take it.”

As Su Ran took the black bamboo tube into his hand, not forgetting to pay the 10 gold coin fee, he quickly instructed, “Sir, please go to Daoist Wang’s residence first.

If there’s any movement there, go in and stall for time, I’ll be there shortly.”

“Daoist Wang?

Why should I meet him?”

The old beggar was very reluctant; seeing Daoist Wang made him feel sick.

After so many days of verbal fights, he felt there was nothing left to say, and he believed Daoist Wang felt the same way.

“As long as you can stall him, keep him from stepping outside his residence, I will reward you with 10 gold!”

“Thank you, Lord, I promise I’ll get it done!”

The old beggar patted his chest confidently.

Su Ran, on the other hand, parted ways with him and watched the beggar leave safely.

He then carefully held the bamboo tube in his hand and muttered to himself, “Such a large item, and Daoist Wang interrogated it for days without finding anything, such carelessness.

But this works in my favor.

The mystery of fate is certainly an enigma.”

Then, Su Ran crushed the bamboo tube and a yellowed map was revealed.

After memorizing the coordinates on the map, he trotted to the north wall of the palace.

Arriving at the marked location, he stopped.

The spot, surrounded by rocks, was nondescript; the green moss beneath his feet indicated that no one had been here before.

Su Ran carefully looked around and after finding no anomalies, he took out his starter hoe and started digging.

“Clank, clank!”

“Ling!

Congratulations, player Skeleton, for acquiring the special item, Tombstone Weed.”

The system alert deadened Su Ran.

For heaven’s sake, to think one could find tomb-weed in the grand palace, what kind of international joke is that?!

Unless this place used to be a tomb!

But is that even possible?

Could it be…

changing landscapes over time caused a once cemetery to transform into a magnificent palace.

This could also be true, but the changes this place has undergone is now lost in time.

No wonder the Human Emperor died, it was because of poor location selection!

Daring to compete for territory with his ancestors, how could his luck be favourable?

He noted this ancient geomancy treasure land in his heart; once he became powerful, he would surely excavate this palace.

Who knows how many ancient treasures might be buried inside!

This grand aspiration lit from a tomb-weed, who would have thought?

Of course, if the Human Emperor ever got wind of his words, he’d surely faint from anger.

Su Ran gathered his wits, wielded his starter hoe with renewed vigor, and got back to the job at hand.