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Chapter 222 - 222: Journey to the Ancient Capital
By the West Lake of Hangzhou, willows swayed gently.
Hearing that he wanted to borrow the Totem Black Snake, Tang Yue didn't hesitate in the slightest, not even asking the reason, and simply agreed: "Alright."
Upon hearing this, warmth flooded Lu Jun's heart, mixed with a trace of guilt. The more people treated him well, the more he kept it in mind; not being able to repay them doubly felt like a sin.
He couldn't help but think of Ding Yumian and Lu Mei these three women's unconditional support made him silently vow to himself that he would surely treat them well in the future.
"What's wrong?" Tang Yue stared into the young man's eyes, where emotions surged, and teased coquettishly, "So touched you can't bear to part with big sis?"
Lu Jun looked the mature and voluptuous elder sister in front of him up and down her delicate and stunning face, her seductive curls, her graceful and elegant aura, and the classic professional OL outfit that made her look like a throwback to a teacher from back in the day.
The white blouse and pencil skirt outlined her lithe and graceful figure; her bosom was full, her hips round and pert. Her long legs in black silk stockings were sleek and delicate, the fabric clinging tightly to her skin, showing off a straight and shapely silhouette.
Seeing this, he couldn't help but gulp, recalling the wild and fleshly madness from a few months ago back then it had been a flash of white everywhere. As expected, with or without stockings, each had its own irresistible flavor. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝔬𝔪
Tang Yue, noticing the boy's burning gaze, a blush crept over her mature face. Her watery eyes grew moist, her crimson cheeks dazzlingly tender, and her tightly closed long legs rubbed together slightly.
She too was thinking the same thing after having just gotten together they had been apart for several months. Naturally, absence makes the heart grow fonder; she had endured for a long time, almost wishing she could drag Lu Jun off and ravish him right on the spot.
Unfortunately, right beside them stood Lu Mei, arms crossed over her chest, boots stomping, black hair cascading over her shoulders, her face expressionless.
The fact that Lu Mei could tolerate their passionate gazes was already her showing consideration. If they dared roll onto a bed right now, she might just smash Lu Jun's dog head in with her fists.
What's more, in Lu Jun's mind, the main soul of Ding Yumian was still dormant. If they really went and did "that," wouldn't it be like live-streaming himself getting cheated on? It would definitely explode into disaster.
Thus, Tang Yue reluctantly withdrew her gaze and turned, waving her hand, saying, "Let's go. I'll take you two to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and meet with Uncle too."
Very soon, the siblings met the Hangzhou Tribunal Chief, Tang Zhong, a stern man who asked solemnly, "Where do you plan to take the Totem Black Snake?"
This was only natural. Letting a Monarch-level weapon roam freely within the territory was too dangerous such a being could easily destroy a top-tier city.
Lu Jun answered succinctly, "To save lives. To the Ancient Capital."
"I see," Tang Zhong murmured to himself, "That matter at the Ancient Capital... Very well then. If it can help our compatriots, we must rally support from all sides."
Immediately after, the Tribunal Chief departed, which meant the nation had given its approval.
Even if they hadn't agreed, there would have been no stopping it anyway. The Totem Black Snake had its own will. Once it decided to protect someone, no force could interfere just like how it had favored Mo Fan in the original story.
Buzz buzz buzz! Tang Yue produced a Totem Orb that shimmered with dazzling light, suspending it in midair.
In the next instant, the waters of West Lake surged. Thick green mist rose, swirling in a serpentine pattern, as a massive dormant energy poured into the orb.
Tang Yue gracefully stepped forward, her beautiful eyes full of tender affection. Her delicate white hands held up the precious orb and passed it over gently, saying softly, "Take care on your journey."
Lu Jun accepted it, tucking it into his chest. He could feel the terrifying aura within the orb, giving him an overwhelming sense of security.
With this, so long as the Ancient King didn't awaken, combined with the Ancient Capital's Clock Tower Magic Association, resisting the Undead Kings from all directions would not be a problem.
With such hard strength backing them, no matter how many conspiracies and schemes the Black Vatican plotted, they would be easily crushed.
Then Lu Jun gazed steadily at Tang Yue and said, "Thank you. I'll come back safe and sound."
At last, the siblings set out, boarding a plane from Hangzhou, flying straight towards the Ancient Capital.
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Over the skies of the Ancient Capital, the clouds were as dense as black velvet, shrouding all sunlight.
The world lay in darkness, yet no rain fell. Coupled with the gray and withered hues of the season, there was not a trace of vitality to be found.
As the last passenger plane slowly descended through the dark clouds, it marked the arrival of the final wave of travelers daring to enter this land of chaos amidst the Undead Calamity.
When Lu Jun and his sister exited the airport, they were subjected to a thorough inspection by the airport staff. Evidently, the Ancient Capital had become extremely vigilant following the outbreak of the undead disaster.
Standing at the outskirts of the Ancient Capital, Lu Jun looked out into the distance. Despite being a modern metropolis, it had, unusually, erected ancient city walls two layers of tall, rustic fortifications enclosing both the downtown and suburban areas.
The walls were solid, constructed using Earth Element magic, and covered in magical engravings. Facing the desolate wasteland outside the city, human mages stood atop the walls, casting spells to fend off the endless tides of undead.
"Let's go. We're meeting up with Mo Fan; he arrived earlier."
Lu Jun spoke quietly to his sister, sending Mo Fan a message. Within a few seconds, he received a reply with an address.
Mo Fan was looking for a guide to head to a threatened village a hundred kilometers outside the Ancient Capital.
Without wasting time, the siblings headed straight to the Clock Tower Magic Association Building.
From afar, they spotted Mo Fan, his black hair strikingly visible, arguing with a short, stocky mage.
As Lu Jun drew closer, he could clearly hear Mo Fan cursing, "Damn it, you're ripping us off! Just for a guide, you're charging ten million per person, and you're not even guaranteeing our safety!"
The short man chuckled indifferently and said, "That's the price. Go ask around if you want. At a time like this, I'm the only one who dares take you out of the city."
Hearing this, Lu Jun glanced at the shifty-looking short man, and memories surfaced. He decisively cut in, "No problem. We'll take the three-person deal."
Upon hearing that, Mo Fan turned to look at Lu Jun and his sister in astonishment, blurting out, "You guys are here! Wait... Old Lu, are you nuts? Ten million isn't daylight robbery? You're the rich one, but I'm still poor, haha!"
"It's fine. He's right he's the only one who can pull this off in the Ancient Capital right now."
Lu Jun replied, not bothering to explain further. The short man's identity was anything but ordinary. He had close ties to the residents of the Threatened Village, the place where Zhang Xiaohou had gone missing. He also knew the routes well and understood how to procure Gray Garlic.
However, if Lu Jun's guess was correct, at this moment, the six villages known as the "Threatened Residences" were being massacred by the Black Vatican.
They had seized the Kun Well Water, a mystical resource that could mask the presence of the living and enhance undead creatures.
It would ultimately lead to the same outcome as Bo City the Cardinal Wu Ku would summon storms and rains, infusing the Kun Well Water into the downpours, drenching the entire undead empire.
Thus enabling the undead to roam freely even during the day, working alongside the Dark Abyssal to nearly annihilate the Ancient Capital.
It was important to note here that while the direct descendants of the Ancient King were undoubtedly the Zu Family, there were many other guardian bloodlines closely tied to the Ancient King such as the residents of Bo City, the villagers of the Threatened Residences, and later, the inhabitants of Mist Island.
Therefore, the Kun Well Water was essentially a weaker version of the Holy Spring.
Lu Jun couldn't reveal all of this yet. Aside from the fact that the short man's team was trustworthy, he had another motive. If nothing went wrong, Wen Tai and Salan's adopted daughter, Asha'ria, would also be tagging along with this group.
He was very curious about why Asha'ria had come to the Ancient Capital. The original story never explained it.
Perhaps the Dark King had entrusted her to deliver something to Salan. Perhaps she was looking for something. Perhaps she was selling information to the Tribunal.
All possibilities were on the table.
Lu Jun's plan was simple: capture Asha'ria, use her as a key witness to confirm Salan's true identity,
Then, during the Decapitation Plan, wipe out "Salan," who had disguised herself as Ling Xi, the Elder of the Hunter Alliance's Ancient Capital Branch.
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