Chapter 53: Treasure of Benefit State

Feng Yan and Wang You returned to the temporary palace; it was already night, the night had grown deep, all around was extremely quiet, only the sound of Feng Yan and Wang You's footsteps.

Wang You was a little scared; she tightly grabbed Feng Yan's hand. Feng Yan also looked ahead, vigilantly looking ahead, when a familiar figure continually appeared. He sighed and said, "What the hell were you up to? I thought you had been ambushed!"

Chen Hao said nothing, nodded slightly, then walked into the house and prepared to sleep. Feng Yan looked around, also knowing what to do, he gestured for Wang You to go back inside to sleep, while he himself took up guard. He understood in his heart that this would be a sleepless night. In the forest, the dwarves were preparing to work on resisting the people of Benefit State; they used things from the forest to make weapons, although they were only some basic stone tools, but their morale was high, revealing a belief in certain victory; in the pharmacy, the woman groaned, and at the same time felt fortunate for herself, because she had met twice the people who had saved her life, and they both shared the same name: Adventurer!

Feng Yan thought, while staying alert to his surroundings, feeling much emotion, he said: "It seems this is their fate! Constant rebels face injustice, failure after failure; although sometimes they lose because their strength is too weak, but I must say, this is history, and also humanity's yearning for a better life!"

After saying that, he stretched out his right hand; the black sword flew over and suddenly spoke, asking: "Are you really going to do this? Your wound hasn't healed yet."

"Shh." Feng Yan made a gesture, smiled helplessly, then whispered, "There's no way; I can't stand to see the treasure fall into someone else's hands. Others could have it, but only him—I could never accept losing to him!"

"You, don't overexert yourself; although that power will make you lose reason, you know I will suppress this power, and besides, you need to learn swordsmanship so you can use that move less. After all, your swordsmanship right now—I'll be frank—is not even one-tenth of mine!" The soul said that, while admonishing Feng Yan.

Feng Yan waved his hand and said, "All right, I know; besides, isn't there you? Then you take the night watch, I'll go to sleep!"

The black sword still wanted to say something, but Feng Yan had already leaned against the pillar and fallen asleep. The black sword sighed: "You, with this temperament you just can't change; what's wrong with bowing your head to Yang Xin? It wouldn't cost you a piece of meat? But this is my good master; you are indeed the guardian of the remnant soul of Lord Chi You. Sir, is your test really over now?"

"Is it over now?" The remnant soul replied, "It can't be determined yet; at least for now I am quite satisfied, so I will stay in that body for the time being, but I still need to keep watching—I cannot confirm whether this adventurer is worthy of my approval; at least for now it's like this!" Chi You said proudly.

"Sir, really, you admit it but still aren't frank!" The soul teased.

"Alright, alright, stand guard!" Chi You ordered the soul.

Lin Xiyan watched the dwarves' daily actions, feeling worried inside; she knew they had received the dancing girl who was the incarnation of her Adventurer's Book, so through this dancing girl she could learn some things, he understood. After obtaining this treasure, the people of Benefit State would surely try to seize it from her hands, and that empty promise, in the face of their interests, is nothing but a fragile thing; she couldn't help but worry, praying for Feng Yan, hoping he would be unharmed.

Then she said, "Hope we meet again soon!"

The dwarves had all their affairs ready; the chieftain led them in shouting, "For the glory of our god! We will stake the lives of the dwarves; independence is our goal!"

The dwarves all shouted together; Jin Meng knew his mission was about to be completed, and he also laughed.

In the Prince's residence, sitting in a chair with a worried face, he felt afraid; this time he had failed again. If Feng Yan found out, he feared he would suffer humiliation once more, and that wouldn't be as simple as washing feet, right? The prince thought of these things, his inner turmoil growing, he then picked up the vase on the table and smashed it hard onto the ground; the vase landed with a clear sound. Then he calmed down, knowing the problem before him was how to deal with Feng Yan and his companion again, and just then Yang Xin returned.

The prince looked at Yang Xin returning and asked, "How did it go?"

"How is it? You aren't clear about it in your heart?" Yang Xin retorted, then continued, "But there is still some good news."

"What news?" the prince hurriedly asked.

Yang Xin smiled and replied, "Back then, only a few miscellaneous soldiers came; they weren't the true chief of the bounty hunters."

"These bastards, are they just playing with me like this?" The prince was somewhat angry, but after thinking again he continued, "This isn't necessarily a bad thing; that way we can wait until they get the treasure and then make a move!"

The prince calculated in his mind, and Yang Xin, feeling assured, let out a breath and said, "After we succeed, just don't forget our agreement, Prince; I only need the weapons of Benefit State, the rest you, Prince, can take as you please!"

"Of course! Hahaha····" The prince laughed loudly; the palace maids nearby were awakened in the deep night, but knowing it was the prince, they covered their ears, lay in bed, endured the noise coming in the middle of the night, and dared not make a sound.

People gradually entered dreamland, passing through the night; the sky slowly brightened, with a rooster's cry, dawn drove away darkness, the sun slowly rose, darkness completely vanished, Feng Yan and Chen Hao walked together, and had an audience with the king.

The king waited at the palace gate; seeing them arrive, he said, "We can begin."

Solemn music sounded, emitting a dull sound; the red carpet stretched all the way to their feet. As they walked on the red carpet, they secretly competed with each other, both wanting to obtain the treasure, but only one could actually take it! Therefore, each used their pretentious attire, putting on what they considered a dignified appearance, deliberately slowing their steps again and again; they strode forward with large steps, chests puffed out. Chen Hao and Wang Tingwan had already arrived; he looked at the two before him, not knowing what to say.

The prince also looked speechless, thinking to himself: "I thought those two were unrestrained individuals, but they turned out to be unhurried people."

Everyone watched the two compete, also feeling very anxious; when would they be able to reach the king's presence? But facing the occasional adventurer ahead, they couldn't utter any mocking words; for a moment the atmosphere was extremely awkward, until finally they arrived before the king.

The king said, "Then let us begin, the treasure of Benefit State!"