"In order to unlock the secrets of our inheritance, our family has made a lot of preparations, including inquiries, investigations, and excavations. It wasn't until my generation that we finally had hope of unlocking the secret."
"But unfortunately, such a beautiful wish has now been shattered."
"A shameful thief stole the key item to open the ruins, which made me angry and helpless. It even implicated everyone else. We were trapped in the city and had a miserable time." He bowed and apologized, and this behavior made many locals like him.
Although Viscount Moruo did not bring any benefits or changes to the people, compared with other greedy and harsh nobles, he was really easy to get along with. Everyone had lived in peace for many years, and they only had to pay more taxes occasionally.
"After waiting for several days, I tried everything to recover this crucial treasure, but unfortunately, I failed."
"To prevent future accidents and the family ruins from being reached by outsiders, I have no choice but to uncover this millennium-old secret ahead of time. However, I cannot accomplish this alone, so I need everyone's help."
"I know that these alone are not enough to force you. So I have specially prepared generous rewards for this." After saying this, he tapped the ground with his scepter. After a while, the door at the back of the hall opened and the butler came out pushing a dining cart.
When the curtain on the dining car was lifted, what appeared before everyone's eyes were stacks of shining extraordinary gold coins, with a few jewels placed aside, which was dazzling.
"These are just the initial rewards. After the ruins are excavated, I will distribute 30% of the treasures to everyone." He once again dropped a bombshell.
After he finished speaking, a noisy conversation broke out in the hall.
"So generous? Unbelievable."
"I always feel that this matter is not that simple."
"But if someone gives you free money, it seems pretty good."
"Or, we should just go along with his wishes. I don't think he'd dare to do anything to us. If anything happens to us here, the legion stationed in the province will immediately send people over."
"Besides, there are many people of noble status among the guests here. Does Viscount Mo Ruo dare to have any evil intentions?" As he said this, several eyes turned to Loran Hill.
After everyone in the hall finished communicating, they probably had a plan in mind.
"Because there is a restriction at the entrance of the ruins, we need everyone to work together to break it and unlock it. In addition, after entering, we also need everyone to explore the maze-like structure. These require everyone's cooperation." Viscount Mo Ruo explained again, but at this time some people in the hall began to raise their hands to express different opinions.
"Lord Mo Ruo, I am just an ordinary businessman in the city and may not be able to help you in this operation." The speaker was a local businessman. He was keenly aware of the danger and was ready to retreat.
"So it's Mr. Difeng. I understand your concerns, but it won't affect anything. You don't need to enter the ruins, just wait outside."
"In fact, many of you don't have the fighting ability. I know this. The reason I asked everyone to come here is not just to unlock the ruins, but also to ask you to be a witness."
"If I only invite a small number of people, I'm afraid some people will worry that I will go back on my word. But with fair gentlemen like you here, I think others will feel a lot more at ease." His words cleared up the doubts in some people's minds.
Seeing that Viscount Mo Ruo said this, the others didn't want to offend him for the moment, so they gradually quieted down.
"I would like to ask Lord Mo Ruo, if treasures are found in the ruins, how should they be distributed?" The man from the East asked, holding up his wine glass.
"Everyone will get 30% of it. If there's anything our family needs, I'll pay extra gold coins as compensation and recycle it. Of course, the price will be roughly the same as the market price, and I won't deduct anything from you."
"So that's how it is. I understand." Although he didn't believe that Mo Ruo could do it completely, Yan Liuyan didn't ask any more questions at this time. If he really got the right treasure, he would not let it go easily.
"What if something special is found, Sir Mo Ruo? You should be aware of some conventions and rules. Some things cannot be kept by individuals." An officer sitting at the round table asked calmly.
"I will check things like this. If they are true, I will report to the royal family or the Council of Sages." Viscount Mo Ruo's answer was flawless, but whether it could be believed was another matter.
Next, Mo Ruo answered a few more questions, and then he clapped his hands to make everyone quiet down again.
"Then let's go now, time waits for no one."
After saying this, he walked ahead and led everyone to the open space in the center of the castle, where soldiers holding torches had been waiting for a long time.
Soon after, a long line of fire dragons began to wind through the forest, heading deeper into the forest.
Riding on his horse, looking at the long team behind him, the figures were vaguely visible in the flames, and Viscount Mo Ruo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The first step of the plan was successfully achieved.
After the disappearance of the holy white ball, he slept in agony every night, fearing that someone would take this thing and open the door to the ruins in advance, taking away the precious thing he had been looking forward to for decades, and making him a joke.
However, even though he knew that the ruins might be stolen, he could not send anyone to guard them, as that would undoubtedly point the way to various small organizations, saying that there were good things hidden underground.
He couldn't send anyone to guard the door, and he didn't have the key to open the door. In such a dilemma, he could only choose to break the situation in advance, find a group of people, and break down the door together, so that he would not lose everything while waiting.
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