Urban Wolf King

Chapter 1243 1154: Struggle for the Map

Everyone was watching Luo Yuan, just waiting for Luo Yuan to make a move and kill the oblivious Jia Mo.

Sure enough, Luo Yuan raised his hand and reached out towards Jia Mo.

However, Jia Mo still had no idea that death was upon him, still reaching out his hand as if waiting for Luo Yuan to place the map in his hand.

Cold laughter echoed through the crowd, as they foresaw Jia Mo's imminent death on the spot.

But just then, an unexpected scene occurred that stunned everyone, for Luo Yuan, though raising his hand, did not launch any attack but truly placed the map in Jia Mo's hand.

With a smile on his face, he said, "Alright, it happens that I have no use for it."

And Jia Mo naturally grasped the map, expressionless, and put it away into his bosom.

It seemed as if that was entirely reasonable.

At this, everyone was dumbfounded, their eyes widening, almost popping out.

"What's going on?"

"Is it possible Governor Luo Yuan really doesn't want the map?"

"I just can't understand. Has the world changed?"

By now, everyone regretted their decision.

If they had known Luo Yuan truly didn't want the map, why didn't they agree earlier?

But this method is entirely unlike Luo Yuan's usual fierce style.

In the midst of everyone's shock and doubt, Jia Mo put away the map, swaggered and turned around, and walked away through the crowd.

The crowd was so stunned by the earlier scene that they allowed Jia Mo to leave safely.

Not until Jia Mo's figure disappeared did everyone react, turning back to stare dumbfounded at Luo Yuan.

"Lord Governor, do you have any more maps? I would like one too."

At this point, the third member of the Gui Family plucked up the courage to ask Luo Yuan.

In Old San's view, Jia Mo was a Demon Emperor, and so was he; if Jia Mo could ask for it, so could he.

Indeed, hearing Old San's question, Luo Yuan beckoned to him and said, "Come over here."

Hearing this, Old San thought Luo Yuan truly had a map to give him. Ecstatic, he hurriedly walked a few steps, bypassing the similarly shocked and tongue-tied demon cultivators, and stood before Luo Yuan.

"Lord Governor!" Old San beamed with smiles.

But just as Old San finished speaking, Luo Yuan suddenly struck out with his palm, directed at Old San.

Old San was startled; he never expected Luo Yuan would suddenly strike.

He quickly spun around, and the tortoise shell emerged behind him, protecting his back.

However, the tortoise shell that could withstand several strikes from Eldest Meng proved futile under Luo Yuan's palm.

Only a "crack" was heard, as the tortoise shell shattered instantly, and Old San's body fell limp to the ground.

Even as Old San received the palm strike, he wondered why he didn't get the map but rather got a palm instead.

Could it be that he shouldn't have called "Lord Governor" and instead, like Jia Mo, appeared as entitled?

It must be so!

At last, as he was dying, Old San "figured out" the reason for his demise.

After killing Old San, Luo Yuan immediately searched his body, retrieved a map remnant, and then flew off in a huff.

Seeing Luo Yuan discard the map only to take a damaged remnant instead, everyone was perplexed, wondering if Governor Luo Yuan had become foolish today.

Immediately, someone recalled another map remnant and went to find Ji Congjing.

Ji Congjing had anticipated this turn of events, and just earlier, she had made more than a dozen copies of her map remnant. As she saw the crowd rushing toward her, she raised her hand and tossed these dozens of fragments into the air.

Taking advantage of the crowd scrambling for these fragments, Ji Congjing and Qin Shousheng hurriedly escaped amidst the chaos.

These dozens rushed for the scraps; some managed to snatch a complete piece, others only half.

But since these remnants were inherently incomplete, having only half a piece was even less worthwhile now.

However, even amidst this fragmented map, everyone regarded it as a treasure and began searching for the riches as soon as they got their hands on it.

At this moment, Wang Yan, wielding the complete map, had already memorized every inch of Qinrong Palace.

With the map's assistance, Wang Yan moved swiftly, searching only key spots marked on the map.

This significantly increased Wang Yan's chances, and the treasures found grew in number.

The magical treasures within Qinrong Palace had been sought by others before, yet as Wang Yan searched once again, it felt as though he had thoroughly cleansed it.

Still, the numerous treasures Wang Yan acquired no longer caught his eye; none were as precious as Heaven and Earth's Strange Wood.

After pondering for a moment, Wang Yan figured things out.

Qinrong Palace had three sections, only the first section's treasures evidently weren't precious, and those in the second section ought to be more valuable.

Thinking of this, Wang Yan put away the map and headed toward the entrance of the second section's palace.

But after only a few steps, he saw a figure flash after a rockery, blocking Wang Yan's path.

Wang Yan looked and vaguely recognized him; it was none other than the eldest of the five Meng brothers who had fought for the map earlier.

Eldest Meng looked at Wang Yan coldly and said, "I've been keeping an eye on you for so long, and finally, I've found you. If you know what's best, hand the map over to me."

Wang Yan raised an eyebrow, calmly saying, "You mean, you're alone?"

Eldest Meng smirked, saying, "They say Jia Mo is a fool, yet unexpectedly he has some wits. My Meng brothers, of course, act together."

With that, the other four Meng brothers surrounded Wang Yan, enclosing him within.

Wang Yan didn't even glance at the other four, chuckled lightly, and said, "Alright, since you're all here, why don't you show me the magical treasures you've received since entering Qinrong Palace?"

Hearing this, Eldest Meng was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter: "Haha, I have yet to demand your magical treasures, and you're asking for mine! Jia Mo is indeed a fool, still brainless."

Wang Yan impatiently said, "I don't want to waste time with you, quickly hand them over."

Eldest Meng snorted, saying, "You're absolutely foolish; Jia Mo, I've had enough of you, go die!"

With that, Eldest Meng roared, suddenly lunging forward, and charged at Wang Yan.

The other four Meng brothers sneered as they watched, expecting Wang Yan to beg for mercy under Eldest Meng's assault.

Under the jestful gaze of the other four Meng brothers, Eldest Meng had already approached Wang Yan.