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Chapter 51 The First-Class Tomb

"I am deeply grateful for your kind invitation to gather at Wei Manor. I have long heard of the renowned Scholar of Plain Hands. I am the master of this manor, and it is an honor to have you grace us with your presence today!" Master Wei greeted everyone with a smile.

Fang Duobing's gaze was especially fixed on Li Lianhua, whose obsequious manner made him want to burst out laughing. After all, if he knew that the person in front of him was actually an imposter, his expression would be quite amusing.

"I've just been out idly by for a while, just trying to earn some money to spend," Li Lianhua said without any change in emotion, making her seem even more like a master.

From beginning to end, no one doubted his identity as Su Shou Shusheng (素手书生), after all, who in the underworld would dare to impersonate such a powerful person?

Upon hearing this, Master Wei burst into laughter, "Then you've come to the right place today! Gentlemen, there's a treasure here that I'd like you all to examine!"

As he spoke, Master Wei opened a box on the table beside him, inside which was a vase.

Those in the know could see it clearly. Duan Hai looked at the vase and exclaimed, "The Penglai Jade Mountain Vase? This was a burial item for King Fangji!"

Everyone was shocked. The tomb of King Fangji was a huge treasure. If they had known its location, it would have been looted long ago.

"You probably already know what kind of feast I've invited you all to," Master Wei said, putting the lid back on and turning to look at them.

"As expected, the grand banquet hosted by Master Wei this time is for a first-class tomb." He had only guessed before, but now that it's out in the open, it confirms his guess.

Master Wei nodded and continued talking about the recent series of events, "I'm sure you've all heard about the strange case of the headless corpse at Puchu Mountain. Since you've all come here, I, Wei, will make sure you all leave satisfied!"

"This Prince Fangji was the eldest son of Emperor Xicheng a hundred years ago, and the current emperor's uncle. He was originally the crown prince, but later he caused a great disaster and was ordered to commit suicide by Emperor Xicheng. The throne then passed to the current emperor's grandfather, a prince. His tomb is called Xiling, and it is filled with priceless treasures, hence it is known in the martial arts world as the First-Class Tomb." Duan Hai recounted these events.

Everyone present knew these things, so saying them would be as good as not saying them at all.

However, they didn't care much, since everyone came for the treasure. Ge Pan said, "This Fangji King has a deep relationship with the martial arts world. It is said that there are many martial arts treasures, divine weapons, and martial arts manuals in this first-class tomb. Countless people have been searching for it for the past hundred years, but they have all failed. It seems that the tomb has disappeared."

"Do you all know why this first-class tomb disappeared?" Lord Wei asked them.

Everyone looked bewildered. If they had known, would they still be standing here?

Seeing this, Lord Wei stopped beating around the bush, "This is related to the reason why King Fangji was forced to commit suicide. Back when the Southern Yin Kingdom was still in existence, it sent a princess to our dynasty for a marriage alliance, to marry the crown prince of Fangji as a concubine. King Fangji was so infatuated with her that he even thought of forcing his father, the emperor, to abdicate."

Emperor Xicheng was filled with grief and indignation, which led him to order the two men to be executed. He also decreed that they should not be buried in the imperial mausoleum, but instead, skilled craftsmen from the Southern Yin dynasty were commissioned to build their tombs. These first-rank tombs were constructed according to the Southern Yin's methods.

Qiu Tuo exclaimed in surprise, "Nan Yin is known for its strange and unorthodox techniques. No wonder we have been searching for nearly a hundred years without finding it using the methods of our Central Plains."

This explains why those who wanted to find the First-Class Tomb never did—it was because it was related to the Southern Yin Dynasty!

"Sigh~ Who can argue with that? But now we're about to find it. On the seven headless corpses of Park Chu-san, besides the treasures buried with King Fang-ji,..."

And there's another thing... it's the map of this first-class tomb. I never imagined that after so many years of building the village, this first-class tomb would be right in front of my own doorstep! It's truly a blessing from heaven! I invited you all here to make this fortune!

Everyone sighed in disbelief. It was truly a gift from heaven. Who would have thought that the First-Class Tomb was located near this mountain villa? If it weren't for the discovery of those seven headless corpses on Puchu Mountain, along with the legendary burial objects from the tomb of King Fangji, who would have guessed it?

"Master Wei, those seven corpses all came out with treasures, which means they were buried. But why are they buried in the wild without their heads?" Qiu Tuo asked again at this moment. It doesn't seem right that they could come out with treasures but die in the wild.

Qiu Tuo looked at Master Wei, who was seated above him, with a strange expression.

Master Wei didn't care about all that. He brought people here just to get into this first-class tomb and find the treasures inside. "This first-class tomb was built according to the Nan Yin method. Its mechanisms are naturally strange and powerful. I guess they must have been beheaded in the tomb, and then their bodies were washed out of the tomb by the mountain rain and earthquake."

This is perfect for us! Everyone here is a master; they certainly won't repeat their mistakes. If anyone is afraid, they can leave now… So, what do you all think?