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He had dispatched almost all of his dark guards to search every single city, but they were unable to find anything. That was why he had no choice but to personally make a move this time.

Yun Ruo Lu dared not raise her head to look at Yuchi Chen. She knew very well that although Yuchi Chen appeared indolent on the surface and did not care about worldly affairs, he was actually very rational and had great foresight.

His eyes were like shackles that could see and lock onto everything he wanted to know.

"I heard that third brother found a treasure in the desert. I wonder how the plan to excavate for it is progressing?"

Yuchi Chen asked, pretending to be curious while leisurely sipping her tea.

When Yuchi Xuan heard the words' treasure trove ', Yun Ruo realized that his face had suddenly turned black. It was as if he had just found out that he had been betrayed. He was holding back his anger.

This made Yunruo very curious. Wasn't Yuchi Xuan digging for treasures for the common people of the world and the prosperity of the Yuchi Kingdom? Since that was the case, the matter of him going to the underground palace should be made public. Even if Yuchi Chen were to talk with him, it would not be inappropriate for him to do so.

Yun Ruo Lu suddenly felt that there was something more to this.

"Hahahaha, I thought that fifth brother didn't care about anything at all, but I didn't expect that this time we would actually ask about a dead person's tomb. This really surprises third brother!"

Yuchi Xuan suddenly laughed heartily, wanting to cover the matter up with a joke.

"Since third brother is unwilling to say, then I won't make it difficult for you." "It's just that the emperor is very concerned about this matter. Third brother, you should prepare yourself when you return to the capital."

"Thank you for your concern, fifth brother. I will naturally give you an explanation for where the emperor is!"

The two spoke with insinuating words. Yun Ruo and she could also see some clues from it. It seemed like Yuchi Xuan had hidden the truth from the emperor when he returned to the borders this time.

"If that's the case, then I won't bother you any longer and will take my leave first!"

After speaking, Yuchi Chen left in large strides. When Yun Ruo saw that Yuchi Chen had no intention of staying here any longer, she heaved a sigh of relief.

However, just as she exhaled, Yuchi Chen happened to pass by her and noticed her in her male attire.

Seeing Yun Ruo Lu, Yuchi Chen immediately stopped. She knew something was wrong, so she lowered her head even more, praying silently that she would not be discovered.

"Heh, since when did third brother have such an exquisite guard by his side?"

Yun Ruo Man's body looked a little smaller than the average guard. Anyone who saw her for the first time would laugh at her.

"He's just an ordinary guard by my side. Is Fifth Brother worried about him?"

Yuchi Xuan could tell that Yun Ruo Lu did not want Yuchi Chen to discover her presence. As he spoke, he took a seemingly unintentional step forward and placed himself between the two of them, shielding Yun Ruo Lu behind him.

Although Yuchi Chen felt this person was somewhat familiar, he only felt it was strange. He didn't think too much into it and just laughed it off.

He never would have imagined that Yun Ruo You would be hiding by Yuchi Xuan's side. Even if he did find out one day, he would probably die from anger.

Just as Yuchi Chen was about to step out of the tent, a guard suddenly rushed in and whispered something into his ear.

Under the cover of Yuchi Xuan, Yun Ruo Lu was able to see clearly what the guard was saying.

"Someone has found the side concubine in the city!"

Upon hearing these words, Yuchi Chen didn't pause for even a moment. He didn't even have the time to bid Yuchi Xuan farewell before leaving in a hurry.

Yun Ruo was curious in her heart. She was alone, how could anyone discover her whereabouts in the capital?

The distance to the capital was only a day's journey, which wasn't too far. If Yuchi Chen rode fast, he would arrive tomorrow morning.

"The person has already left, how long are you planning to hide?"

Just as Yun Ruo Lu was wondering, Yuchi Xuan's voice rang out from above her head. He looked at her with suspicion.

"I …"

Yun Ruo Man didn't know how to explain, but for some reason, Yuchi Xuan didn't ask her what was going on. Instead, he changed the topic. "You can go back and rest. I still have matters to attend to."

After returning from Yuchi Xuan's place, Yun Ruo felt that something wasn't right. She didn't know the specific reason.

In short, she had the feeling that Yuchi Xuan wasn't as simple as she had imagined. In fact, he was even harder to understand than Yuchi Chen.

If that was the case, there was no need for her to continue staying by Yuchi Xuan's side. Otherwise, if she was eaten by a tiger in the future, she wouldn't even know how she died.

When Yun Ruo Lu returned to her room, it was already evening. Due to the recent shock from running around, she went back to her room and fell asleep.

Around midnight, a guard suddenly came in and woke her up.

She was still in a daze when she heard the guard say, "General Yun, the entrance to the underground palace has already been dug up. His Royal Highness wants you to come and have a look."

Hearing the two words' underground palace ', the dazed Yun Ruo Lu suddenly woke up. She suddenly widened her eyes and asked in shock: "What did you say just now? The entrance to the underground palace was opened so quickly?"

The guard was shocked by Yun Ruo Lu's sudden change in expression and said: "Yes, we found another passage. That passage is connected to the entrance of the underground palace, so the entrance to the underground palace was opened."

Yun Ruo thought to herself, how could they be so fast? If they were to dig according to the original route, it would take at least ten days.

"Where is the prince?"

"His Royal Highness is gathering troops and preparing things to enter the underground palace."

"Alright, you go out first. I'll be right there."

Yun Ruo Lu quickly changed into some clothes and hurried to meet up with Yuchi Xuan. There were dozens of carriages prepared for the military camp, all of which were empty chests used to store the treasures of the palace.

And this time, Yuchi Xuan had brought ten times as many people as last time. How could such a vast amount of power not attract attention?

"Your Highness, are we leaving now?"

Yun Ruo ran over to Yuchi Xuan's side and asked. It was still dark outside, and it was probably pitch black by the time they reached the entrance.

"Yes!" Let's go now! "

While busy tidying up his equipment, Yuchi Xuan gave out orders for his subordinates to move faster.

"But the sky hasn't brightened yet. If we enter the desert and go in the wrong direction, it will be very dangerous."

Yun Ruo Lu reminded anxiously. Being lost in the desert was a very troublesome matter. Adding to the fact that they had almost 2000 people on their side, they should be more cautious.

As for Yuchi Xuan, he didn't pay attention to Yun Ruo's words at all. He was completely focused on his own affairs and didn't think too much about it.

Yun Ruo Man felt helpless. If she could, she would have knocked Yuchi Xuan out and allowed him to think calmly.

"Why are you acting like a woman? Don't go if you're scared."

After Yuchi Xuan was done with his preparations, he jumped onto his horse. Seeing that Yun Ruo Lu was still standing there without moving, he spoke somewhat angrily.

Yun Ruo Lu sighed helplessly, and hopped on her horse to follow. If she didn't go, she would be even more worried.

The team of over two thousand people set off in a grandiose manner. Although they had a lot of people, they were able to arrive at the desert much faster than last time.

Walking in the desert, countless torches like a fire dragon meandering across the desert.

There weren't even a single star tonight. It was so dark that it made people panic. It was indeed difficult for them to find the right path in such an environment.

After walking for about an hour in the desert, he saw that the sky was already starting to brighten up.

Suddenly, the wails of many soldiers came from the front, as if something had happened.

Yuchi Xuan walked in the front and back, while Yun Ruo sat in the middle of the group, so she didn't know what had happened.

When she rode her horse to catch up, she saw that almost a hundred people had all fallen into quicksand.

The soldiers struggled in the quicksand, but it was like they were stuck in a swamp. The more they struggled, the faster they sank.

Yuchi Xuan was fine. He just watched as Quicksand put on a thoughtful expression.

"Your Highness, there is quicksand in front of us, let's take a detour!"

They had not taken the wrong path, because she had already seen the bonfire burning in the distance. That was the place they had to reach.

With victory in front of him, how could Yuchi Xuan give up and take a detour?

"Everyone, move forward! Walk across the quicksand! "

Suddenly, Yuchi Xuan raised the torch in his hand and gave the order. Yun Ruo Lu stared fixedly at the emotionless Yuchi Xuan. She couldn't believe that this was the Yuchi Xuan she knew.

He actually wanted to step over those soldiers. Not only that, but he also wanted to walk through this area of quicksand, and he would even sacrifice more people.

Just like that, Yun Ruo watched helplessly as the soldiers continued to rush into the quicksand, and the next group of people continued to step on them.

By the time they had all passed through the Quicksand Zone, more than two thousand men had lost almost half their numbers.

A road paved with more than a thousand lives, how tragic and chilling it was.

By the time they arrived at the entrance of the underground palace, it was already broad daylight and most of the soldiers had already exhausted themselves. However, everyone was still busy unloading the chests from the carriages, and then the two of them started to carry them into the underground palace.

Yun Ruo and Yuchi Xuan were at the very front of the group, because they were the only two who knew the path to the palace.

This time around, they successfully found the treasure trove. The Stone Golem that was battling them back then was still lying on the ground. As Yun Ruo Lu looked at it, the scene of that day was still vivid in her mind.

The soldiers who entered the underground palace were excited by the sight of gold, silver, and jewelry strewn all over the room. They scooped the jewelry into empty boxes with shovels.

Yuchi Xuan was initially fairly calm, but then he suddenly began to panic as he muttered, "How come he's gone …" "How could it be gone …"

At this moment, Yun Ruo You realized that Xue Er's corpse had disappeared!

Such an inconceivable thing happening in the ancient tomb, it really made him feel nervous.

They had seen Xue'er die with their own eyes, and there were no living people in this tomb, so how could Xue'er's corpse have disappeared?

Even if it was eaten by ants, it should at least have bones!