Chapter 458

Jiangnan Wang accompanied Jiang Feng, fawning all the way into the top-tier private room at De Xiang Ju.

Jiangnan Wang personally helped Jiang Feng sit down, then quickly picked up the teapot and poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Mr. Jiang, please sit, quickly sip some tea to moisten your throat; this is top-grade Rain-Front Longjing tea, specially saved for you."

Jiang Feng took the teacup, placed it on the table, and sat silently, his gaze still icy; his aura pressed Jiangnan Wang so hard he dared not breathe.

After another moment of silence, Jiang Feng finally spoke.

"How did you and Duan Zhang get mixed up together?"

Hearing this, Jiangnan Wang panicked inside, hastily put away his fawning expression, and carefully said.

"Mr. Jiang, you ask this; I dare not conceal it—I will tell you the truth right away."

He took a deep breath and slowly said.

"I invited Duan Zhang to Jiangnan in order to join the National Master's camp. You know, as Jiangnan Wang I may look prosperous, but before the National Master I dare not even breathe; for years I've wanted to attach myself to the National Master, but he looks down on me and never accepts me."

"Duan Zhang is the National Master's personal disciple; I thought to curry favor with him, have him speak well of me a few times before the National Master, perhaps then the National Master would accept me—so I racked my brains, used many connections, and invited him to Jiangnan as a guest, intending to treat him well."

Jiangnan Wang spoke while carefully observing Jiang Feng's expression.

Jiang Feng listened, his face showing no expression.

Seeing Jiang Feng not angry, Jiangnan Wang breathed a sigh of relief.

"But I never expected that Duan Zhang came to Jiangnan not just as a guest; he seems to have come for a mysterious relic."

"Relic?"

Jiang Feng furrowed his brows.

"Exactly, exactly, it's a relic! I only found out by chance; Duan Zhang came to see me, besides wanting me to entertain him, he also wanted me to help him find this relic."

"It is said this relic was left by the Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor. You know, a Martial Ancestor-level expert is the pinnacle of the entire empire; what they leave behind surely contains many treasures, perhaps even the Martial Ancestor's cultivation methods and elixirs!"

"But this relic is especially mysterious; no one knows exactly where in Jiangnan it lies—Duan Zhang himself only has a faint clue, he thinks the relic might be somewhere within Jiangnan territory, so he came to ask for my help, to mobilize the Jiangnan Wangfu's power to assist in the search."

"We had originally agreed that if we found the relic, he would speak well of me before the National Master... but now it seems this cooperation may be impossible to achieve."

Jiang Feng listened, his face still expressionless, and he didn't really care much in his heart.

The Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor's relic, though tempting to hear about, he had seen too many treasures to take it to heart.

He paused, as if suddenly thinking of something, then deliberately lowered his voice.

"Mr. Jiang, I also heard that inside this Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor's relic, there might be records concerning the Ancient Dragon Race."

"Ancient Dragon Race?"

As soon as those words were spoken, Jiang Feng's body stiffened abruptly.

"What did you say? The relic contains records of the Ancient Dragon Race?"

Seeing Jiang Feng finally react, Jiangnan Wang felt delighted inside.

"Exactly, exactly, I also heard it from Duan Zhang by chance; he said the Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor likely had contact with the Ancient Dragon Race back then, so the relic might contain records about the Ancient Dragon Race—he doesn't know the specifics, only that such a thing exists."

Jiang Feng's expression turned grave, his fingers unconsciously tapping the tabletop, his heart churning with huge waves.

Ancient Dragon Race!

How could he not care about the Ancient Dragon Race?

Inside his body, a dragon is trapped!

Back then, his master, in order to suppress the trapped dragon within him, expended countless efforts, even sacrificing his own cultivation, planting a seal on him, barely allowing him to control the trapped dragon.

For many years he has been troubled by the trapped dragon; although now his relationship with the trapped dragon appears relatively harmonious and it has not caused trouble again, he knows deep down this is only temporary.

The seal will inevitably weaken someday, and the trapped dragon's power will only grow stronger; by then he might suffer a backlash from the trapped dragon!

Now, Jiangnan Wang actually said that the Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor's relic contains records of the Ancient Dragon Race!

If this is true, perhaps he could find a way to completely resolve the trapped dragon from within the relic!

Thinking this, Jiang Feng's heart could no longer stay calm.

"Are you serious? Does the relic truly contain records of the Ancient Dragon Race? Did Duan Zhang really say that?"

Seeing Jiang Feng so eager, Jiangnan Wang quickly said.

"Mr. Jiang, I dare not deceive you! This is indeed what Duan Zhang said; he also said that his obsession with finding this relic, besides wanting the Martial Ancestor's treasures, also stems from wanting to find records about the Ancient Dragon Race—he just didn't say what he intends to do with those dragon race records."

Jiang Feng fell silent, his head bowed, his mind racing with thoughts.

Duan Zhang is also a direct disciple of the National Teacher, his cultivation not weak; he is seeking the records of the Ancient Dragon Race, but what exactly is he after?

Could it be that the National Teacher, too, is interested in the Ancient Dragon Race?

No matter what Duan Zhang's purpose is, he must go check out this relic!

Even if there is only a sliver of hope to find a way to resolve Kun Long, he cannot let it slip!

After a moment, Jiang Feng lifted his head.

「I also want to go see this relic。」

Hearing those words, Jiangnan Wang froze for a moment, then a delighted smile spread across his face as he hurriedly spoke.

「Good! Good! Since Mr. Jiang wants to go, let's go together! With Mr. Jiang here, we will surely find the relic faster! 」

He agreed almost without any hesitation.

Ma Jian sat to the side; hearing that Jiang Feng wanted to go to the relic, his eyes lit up again.

「Jiang Ge, I'm going too! I can also help! 」

Jiang Feng glanced at him lightly and nodded.

「Fine, you may follow, but once inside the relic, you must obey me and not act on your own. 」

「Good! Good! I will definitely listen to Jiang Ge and absolutely not act on my own! 」

Ma Jian hurriedly nodded, his face full of excitement.

He had never seen any relic in his life, let alone one left by a Martial Sovereign; just the thought of going to the relic to look for treasures made him unable to contain his excitement.

Mr. Jiang, rest assured, when the time comes, I will mobilize all the strength of the Jiangnan Wangfu to help you find clues to the relic; I will certainly locate the relic's location as soon as possible.

Jiang Feng nodded, speaking in a flat tone.

Hmm, as soon as possible. Also, regarding Duan Zhang, keep an eye on him; don't let him run away, and don't let him pull any tricks. Since he has clues to the relic, he might know something we don't; once we find the relic, he might still be useful.

Yes! Mr. Jiang, rest assured!

The Jiangnan Wang promptly replied, turned around, and gave a few orders to the people nearby.

I have already given the order; have the Guards watch Duan Zhang closely, and he will absolutely not be allowed to escape!

Jiang Feng hummed in acknowledgment, said nothing more, and fell back into contemplation.

His mind is now filled with records of the Ancient Dragon Race and ways to deal with Kun Long; he has no thought for anything else.

He does not know what secrets lie within the relic of the Former Dynasty Martial Ancestor, whether he can find records of the Ancient Dragon Race, or even whether he can find a way to deal with Kun Long.

But he knows he must try; this is his only hope.

The Jiangnan Wang stood aside, not daring to disturb Jiang Feng, could only keep a smiling face, stand quietly, and occasionally refill Jiang Feng's tea.

Just then, the private room's door was pushed open, two Guards from the Prince's Residence entered, with Duan Zhang following behind them.

As soon as Duan Zhang entered the room, he glared at the Jiangnan Wang with a face full of anger.

Jiangnan Wang, I fuck you…

As soon as he entered the room, Duan Zhang burst out in furious cursing!