His arm was a bloody mess; one arm was broken, with the bone still attached to the tendons.
"Ah..." Na San Shao screamed miserably, "The Jade Slip Heavenly Book is a map... This map records the location of a dragon vein."
"The Japanese... the Nine Chrysanthemums lineage... along with the Kamikaze Battalion, set up the Dragon-Locking Array there seventy years ago when they invaded China, sacrificing... the blood of ten thousand innocent people... in an attempt to destroy the dragon vein of China."
"But...but..." Na San Shao was already panting heavily when he said this, he was in so much pain that he couldn't speak.
Ye Xingchen struck his Tanzhong acupoint with a palm, transferring a wisp of true energy to forcibly stimulate his potential.
Na San Shao's spirits lifted, and he revealed the reason: "Seventy years ago, they failed. Forty years ago, they came back with a vengeance, and the Taoist masters accepted the challenge... They failed again."
"This time, they changed their plan, intending to use the fortune of China's dragon vein to strengthen Japan's national destiny..."
"I see." Ye Xingchen suddenly realized that the Japanese were still up to no good and this time they were after China's national fortune.
Shen Qinghe's master was a Taoist master who went deep into Yunnan and Guizhou forty years ago and fought fiercely against the Japanese because of this.
"Besides the map pointing to the dragon vein, the jade slip also contains a secret text. They need this text to succeed, so they are determined to get it." Na San Shao smiled bitterly.
"Ye Xingchen, you are powerful, but you should know how strong the forces behind the Nico Group are. Neither the military nor the Nine Chrysanthemums lineage are forces you can contend with. So... I'll be waiting for you on the road to the Yellow Springs."
"You can go on your journey in peace. Don't wait for me, because I won't take that path." Ye Xingchen sneered, "Although your Nalan clan's ancestors were important officials in the Qing court..."
"But your great-grandfather, Nalan Qing, was a proud and upright martial artist. Has he really fallen so low as to become a traitor and lackey in your generation? What benefits did they give you that made you willing to risk your life for them?"
"They promised me... if this succeeds, they will... do everything in their power to help me restore the Ming Dynasty, restore the Eight Banners, and restore the glory of my ancestors."
"Naive, Third Young Master Na, isn't it tiring for someone like you to live in this world?" Ye Xingchen sighed softly.
"My Great Qing..." Na San Shao suddenly raised his voice: "Three hundred years of reign, twelve sage emperors and thirteen dynasties, expanding territory, suppressing barbarians, stabilizing the country, and displaying the prestige of China..."
"What right do they have to take our place? Even if the Nalan clan has only one breath left, we will help the Aisin Gioro clan reclaim the throne..."
*Pfft...* Due to his emotional state, Na San Shao spat out a mouthful of blood and then collapsed heavily into his wheelchair.
He was completely drained of life and clearly wouldn't survive, but he was breathing heavily and looked at Ye Xingchen with resentment.
Ye Xingchen suddenly admired this guy. He was very persistent, doing the impossible every day and persisting for so many years.
"Do you know?" He leaned closer to Na Sanshao: "I don't deny that the Qing Dynasty had its most prosperous period, but in order to consolidate their imperial power, they suppressed the integrity of Chinese literati."
"The Yangzhou Massacre, the Jiading Massacre, and even the literary inquisitions of that year are enough to show that your Manchu emperors had a small vision and a narrow mind. The Manchu Qing dynasty ruined China for three hundred years. If it weren't for the bloodshed of later generations who laid the foundation, where would China stand today?"
"Go in peace. I know you have a younger brother in the Northeast. He is just as ruthless as you, and even stronger. His ambitions are the same as yours."
Ye Xingchen smiled slightly: "I guarantee I will take his head and put an end to your hopes."
"You..." In his anger, Na San Shao struggled to sit up, but his eyes widened and he fell heavily back into his wheelchair.
His eyes were wide open, his heart had stopped beating, and the arrogant Third Young Master Na had died.
"He's dead?" Yuan Hao rushed over, checked Na Sanshao's breath, and was slightly taken aback.
"You're dead. Did you get what you wanted?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"We got it. It's some evidence of crimes committed between Young Master Na and Japan," Yuan Hao said solemnly.
"Which branch of Xuan Yu Pavilion are you from?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"This...you haven't said who you are yet." Yuan Hao hesitated for a moment, his gaze towards Ye Xingchen somewhat wary.
“It’s not part of the official staff, but I know Zhou Fuwen.” Ye Xingchen said calmly, “You can ask him if you need anything.”
"Sect Master Zhou?" Yuan Hao was taken aback, then smiled wryly, "Among the three branches of Xuan Yu Pavilion, I am just an unknown soldier in the intelligence group. How could I possibly be in contact with Elder Zhou?"
"I already know what Young Master Na is planning. I'll go see Elder Zhou later and explain the situation. Let's go," Ye Xingchen said.
In a dimly lit room, Zuo Tengsong closed the documents that had just been delivered. He rubbed his head, feeling a headache coming on: "So, Young Master Na is dead?"
"Yes." Subordinate Jing Tian said with a serious expression: "Moreover, Chu Xiang is gone, and the Chinese side has sent a working group to the Chu family to investigate their problems. This pawn is obviously no longer usable."
“We underestimated the strength of this Ye Xingchen.” Zuo Tengsong’s eyes gleamed. “He disrupted all our plans.”
“Xuanyu Pavilion should already know about our relationship with Young Master Na. Should we temporarily withdraw from the country?” Jing Tian asked.
"Heh, no need. We, Nico, are here in China seeking cooperation and investment," Zuo Tengsong sneered. "They won't take action against us without solid evidence, unless they want to cause an international dispute."
"We have lost two pieces so far, and we need to make some careful plans."
"What about the jade slip book?" Jing Tian asked, his eyes filled with inquiry.
“Let’s put that aside for now and focus on the Starry Sky Group. Once we have Ye Xingchen under our control, the Jade Slip Heavenly Book will naturally be in our hands.” Zuo Teng closed his eyes. “But this guy is really powerful. I feel like I don’t know where to start.”
"Moreover, we must obtain the formulas for Soul-Locking Pills and other items from the Star Group. This is a crucial part of our 'Apocalypse' plan. To complete our plan, we can only work continuously and learn from the strengths of others to grow stronger."
"Yes, I swear to protect Project Apocalypse with my life." Ida bowed deeply.
At the Canglang Special Forces base, Ye Xingchen met Ling Xingyan.
"That's how it is. In the Jade Slip Heavenly Book, there is a map, and there is another secret in the map. It is the key for the Japanese to rise by taking advantage of the Chinese nation's fortune."
Ye Xingchen said to Ling Xingyan, "Young Master Na was fooled by the promises made by the Japanese, so he worked for them. Now he has been executed by me."
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