"Miss Fengchun, of course I know I will die, but I also know that you are the hope of the Chida Society. Even if I die, I cannot let you be harmed," Li Yang said, deliberately showing his utmost sincerity before her.
"It's rare for you to be so loyal. Don't worry, I won't let my uncle know what you told me just now."
Early Fengchun was moved by Li Yang's words. After speaking, she dismissed Li Yang, needing time to carefully consider her future plans.
It seemed her uncle's words couldn't be trusted!
"By the way, Miss Fengchun, there's one more thing I need to tell you." Li Yang said, his eyes suddenly darting around as he was about to leave.
"What is it?" Early Fengchun asked, puzzled.
"Didn't I hear Mr. Kuteng say earlier that he didn't get the treasure map? Actually, he lied to you too. The treasure map is actually on him, but he wants to embezzle the treasure and not share it equally with your father, which is why he deliberately shifted the blame onto Li Yang."
Li Yang's eyes darted around as he continued to spin lies to her.
Li Yang discovered that this Early Fengchun was much easier to fool than her uncle. Taking advantage of her current trust in him, why not completely make her break ties with her uncle? This way, Kuteng would have no chance of gaining the trust of Sakura Country.
Even if something happened to him later, no one would avenge him.
When Early Fengchun heard Li Yang's words, her heart was shocked again. She never expected her uncle to be such a person.
She looked at Li Yang doubtfully and asked, "Are you sure that treasure map is on him? Do you know where he hid it?"
"This... I do know."
After a slight hesitation, Li Yang said with a faint smile, "He was worried that if he kept the treasure map on him, he would be found out, so he specifically entrusted someone to transport the treasure map away."
"Tonight is the day he is transporting the treasure map. I estimate that the treasure map is already being taken out of Jiangcheng."
"Is there such a thing?"
Early Fengchun frowned, thinking that this absolutely wouldn't do. No matter what, she couldn't let Kuteng take the treasure map away.
This insidious fellow dared to betray the Chida Society; it was simply unforgivable.
"Take me to find the treasure map immediately. If what you say is true, I promise you will be fine, and I can even promote you to replace Kuteng's position," Early Fengchun said, grabbing Li Yang's clothes.
"Okay, okay, Miss Fengchun, I am very willing to serve you. Then you follow me, and I will take you to find the treasure map."
Li Yang was overjoyed. Early Fengchun was completely unaware that she had been tricked.
He acted extremely respectful towards Early Fengchun. After leaving the office with her, he headed north of Chongtian Tower.
The location Li Yang took her to was precisely where Zhao Long and Zhao Hu were digging the tunnel to steal the treasure.
Judging by the current time, Zhao Long and Zhao Hu should have completed their plan and obtained the treasure map. However, there had been no news yet, so Li Yang guessed that the three of them might have harbored malicious intentions and fled with the treasure map on their own.
He had originally thought that if they hadn't been greedy and had obediently returned the treasure map, Li Yang could have helped them reform and walk the righteous path. But their current actions were difficult for Li Yang to forgive.
In fact, when Li Yang first met them, he had already seen the desire for the treasure map in Zhao Hu and Zhao Jun's eyes.
He hadn't expected them to miss their only good opportunity.
"Why is it so far? How much longer until we get there?"
After following Li Yang to the outskirts, Early Fengchun had already run several miles but still saw no sign of the treasure map. She couldn't help but ask curiously.
"We're almost there. Mr. Kuteng entrusted someone to take the treasure map away. Half an hour has passed since we set off, and we've been chasing them at full speed. I estimate they are not far ahead. Let's keep chasing them for a while longer."
After Li Yang explained, he deliberately tripped on a stone, falling to the ground with a miserable cry and stopping on the spot.
Early Fengchun looked back at him in surprise and asked coldly, "Hey, what's wrong? Don't falter at a critical moment."
"Miss Fengchun, my leg is injured, and I can't accompany you to chase them. They are just ahead. Why don't you go after them yourself? I'll wait for you here."
"When you get the treasure map, just come back to pick me up," Li Yang said, feigning pain.
"This is really troublesome. Then you wait here and don't wander off."
Early Fengchun agreed speechlessly and then set off alone to chase Zhao Long and Zhao Hu.
Li Yang watched her run away, feeling relieved, thinking that even if she couldn't catch them, it had nothing to do with him.
Li Yang couldn't be completely sure if Zhao Long and the other two had betrayed him. He took out his phone and called Zhao Long, but the phone was turned off and couldn't be connected.
Immediately, Li Yang frowned and said, "Could it be that my guess was right? If that's the case, Early Fengchun might really encounter them."
"Once they meet, it will be bad if the treasure map falls into Early Fengchun's hands."
Thinking of this, Li Yang called Qi Tongwei again to confirm the news.
Qi Tongwei, who had just completed his mission, immediately answered Li Yang's call with a smile and said, "Mr. Li, I have completed all the tasks you assigned me."
"I have handed over the antique containing the treasure map to Zhao Long and Zhao Hu. Have they contacted you?"
"Curator Qi, I have already obtained the treasure map. Thank you for your cooperation tonight. I'll treat you to a meal when I have time."
Li Yang reported good news and not bad news, not telling him about losing the treasure map, lest he become angry again and do something impulsive.
After hanging up the phone, Li Yang immediately set off to chase after Early Fengchun.
No matter what, he could not possibly give the treasure map to Sakura Country.
"Big brother, let's run quickly. As long as we get past that mountain ahead, Li Yang won't be able to find us anymore."
On Zhao Hu's side, after the three of them stole the treasure map, they headed straight, intending to take a shortcut out of Jiangcheng.
As long as they left Jiangcheng, no one would be able to find them again.
They had already agreed to embezzle the treasure map. After finding the treasure, the three of them would share it equally and live a good life for the rest of their days.
Even Zhao Long had been persuaded to join the three of them in embezzling the treasure.
"Stop right there, people ahead!"
Just as the three of them were desperately running, a clear female voice suddenly came from behind.
They instantly turned around and saw a woman with swift footsteps, like a phantom, rapidly approaching them.
The speed at which she was moving filled the three of them with terror!
"Ghost! Run!"
Seeing that the other party was faster than him, Zhao Hu's hair stood on end in fear. He thought he had seen a ghost in the middle of the night and immediately quickened his pace, running forward.