On the combined blueprints, lines were etched, outlining a mountain. Within the mountain, winding routes led to a cave.
Looking at one map alone, it wasn't apparent, but with both combined, Chen Ping'an also saw the way.
Is this on the Azure Dragon Mountain Range?
Chen Ping'an tried hard to identify the landmarks on it.
It seems to be near Wei River County City!
Understanding this, Chen Ping'an's mood became even more excited.
If the treasure depicted on the treasure map was truly near Wei River County City, then the time cost for him to search for the treasure would undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
I wonder what will be inside?
Chen Ping'an pondered.
Who would have thought that two such coincidental occurrences would so haphazardly complete a treasure map?
It sounds a bit like a game.
But it really happened.
Of course, this treasure map should not be taken too seriously. After all, it could still be a fake map.
"First, put it away. When the Opportunity is right later, I'll know if it's real or fake with one look!"
Chen Ping'an calmed his emotions and carefully put away the two pieces of leather paper.
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In the following days, Chen Ping'an's work was extremely busy. The main task was dealing with the follow-up work of settling the Nancheng Prison.
Due to the Ten Thousand Demons Sect incident, the Nancheng Prison also suffered considerable losses. Chen Ping'an needed to implement the compensation work for the sacrificed Yamen Runners.
In addition, some battle marks within the Nancheng Prison also needed to be repaired and dealt with promptly.
During the intervals of handling work, Chen Ping'an's Cultivation also did not fall behind.
On this day, a Cultivation experience flashed before his eyes.
+1!
The Cultivation experience for his Golden Bell Cover had finally accumulated to its limit.
"Breakthrough!"
Chen Ping'an silently chanted in his heart.
Whoosh!
The incredibly familiar feeling struck again. By the time Chen Ping'an opened his eyes, he had perfectly mastered many of the Golden Bell Cover's wondrous uses, killing moves, and practical applications.
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Internal Energy - Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Perfection, Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection, Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Perfection, Golden Bell Cover Perfection, Swift Wind Saber Technique Major Achievement (136/400), Eight Steps Catching Cicadas Major Achievement (87/400)
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With the Perfection of Golden Bell Cover, it meant that Chen Ping'an now had five martial arts at the Perfection level.
Clang!
Internal Energy surged, and the skin on Chen Ping'an's body seemed to glow with a faint golden color, subtly creating an invisible Qi cover.
The Perfection-level Golden Bell Cover greatly increased Chen Ping'an's defensive power. He had a faint feeling that even when facing a martial arts master at the Inner Qi Third Level, he would have enough confidence to block them.
The changes he experienced were not just in this aspect, but also in the Internal Energy within his Dantian Qi Sea.
At this moment, his martial Dao Realm had already stepped into Inner Qi Second Level Perfection, only half a step away from Inner Qi Third Level!
If he could successfully take this half-step, then looking at the entire Wei River County City, among the younger generation, besides Liu Ziming of the Liu Family, he would be the first!
He could be called a true Prodigy!
And this half-step, which was extremely difficult for others, for Chen Ping'an, only required him to push the Swift Wind Saber Technique to the Perfection Realm, and he could easily step in.
"New Talent Rankings, huh......."
A faint light flickered in Chen Ping'an's eyes.
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Seven or eight days after Chen Ping'an's Golden Bell Cover entered the Perfection Realm.
Under the organization of the Outer Town Envoyship, Wei River Outer City held a considerable memorial service. It was mainly to commemorate the Yamen Runners and common people who died in the Ten Thousand Demons Sect rebellion.
Almost all the notable forces in the entire Wei River Outer City sent representatives to offer condolences. There were many representatives from various forces, not only from the Outer City but also from the Inner City.
Chen Ping'an naturally went as well.
At the memorial service, Chen Ping'an met Mu Wanjun. Mu Wanjun's injuries had not yet healed, and this was her first time out of recuperation.
Her eyes lit up when she saw Chen Ping'an.
"Ping'an!"
"Lord Mu."
Chen Ping'an greeted her.
He saw an old man dressed in silk robes standing beside Mu Wanjun. Many people surrounded the old man, showing him great respect and flattery.
Mu Wanjun stepped forward, her face full of gratitude.
"Ping'an, this time, I was able to survive thanks to you! If it weren't for you, there would have been one more person for you to mourn."
"Lord Mu, you exaggerate!"
Chen Ping'an smiled and did not take credit.
In the past few days, although Mu Wanjun's injuries had not healed, she had sent him many gifts to express her gratitude.
"Why call me Lord Mu? You saved my life; just call me Wanjun!"
Mu Wanjun's tone was intimate.
Chen Ping'an hesitated, "My Lady, we both belong to the Nancheng Suppression Office. Such a title might be inappropriate."
"Official is official, private is private. You can call me that privately."
Given Mu Wanjun's persistence, Chen Ping'an readily agreed and called her Wanjun.
How marvelous life is!
Who would have thought that the person who was once high above, capable of Dominating his fate, now stood before him, asking him to call her Wanjun.
Chen Ping'an and Mu Wanjun's conversation did not last long.
Besides being the Chief Warrant Officer of the Nancheng Suppression Office, Mu Wanjun also held the identity of a direct daughter of the Mu Family.
This time at the memorial service, as a representative of an Inner City aristocratic Family, accompanied by her Family elder, she naturally had many social obligations.
"Wanjun, is that the Chen Ping'an you mentioned before?"
The old man in silk robes looked at Chen Ping'an with curiosity.
"Thirteenth Uncle-Grandfather, that's him. Ping'an has extraordinary talent. For instance, after not seeing him for a few days, he has already entered the Qi Blood Sixth Stage Perfection. Moreover, he has also Cultivated a superior light-body Cultivation Technique to the Major Achievement Realm. He is definitely a rare Prodigy. Given time, he will surely have a chance at the New Talent Rankings."
Mu Wanjun praised Chen Ping'an without reservation.
The old man looked at Chen Ping'an a few times and nodded slightly.
Qi Blood Sixth Stage Perfection! A superior light-body Cultivation Technique at the Major Achievement Realm!
That's quite good!
Perhaps.......
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After returning from the memorial service, Chen Ping'an felt a sense of disparity.
For example, what others considered powerful figures were merely small fries in the eyes of the high-ranking officials of the Outer Town Envoyship. And the so-called high-ranking officials of the Outer Town Envoyship needed to curry favor with the true Family representatives of the Inner City.
However, these matters merely passed through Chen Ping'an's mind briefly and then left. At present, his sole focus was on finding ways to advance the Cultivation progress of the Swift Wind Saber Technique.
Thus, more than ten days passed peacefully and stably.
Just as Chen Ping'an was guarding his small plot of land at the Nancheng Prison, an unexpected appointment was delivered to his office.
"Chen Ping'an, Warden of Nancheng Prison, brave and loyal, during the Ten Thousand Demons Sect rebellion, he personally killed over ten bandits and defended with merit. After evaluation by the Outer Town Envoyship, he is hereby promoted to Total Affairs Office Candidate of the Nancheng Suppression Office!"