Hearing that Ye Qiu wanted the top-grade white jade coffin, Master Long Eyebrows grew anxious and said, “Little brat, I’ve got my eye on that coffin. You can’t take it.”
Ye Qiu snorted, “I’m taking it, and what can you do about it?”
“You—” Master Long Eyebrows glared at Ye Qiu, fuming. If he could beat Ye Qiu, he’d give him a good thrashing.
But sadly, he couldn’t.
Master Long Eyebrows’ eyes darted around, then he chuckled, “Little brat, no matter what, I helped kill Dragon Three. Shouldn’t you thank me?”
“You don’t need to thank me with anything else, just don’t take that white jade coffin.”
“Besides, you’re young, you don’t need a coffin. Look at me, I’m old, with not many days left. Let me have it, I’m begging you!”
Ye Qiu was unmoved, “I’ve set my sights on that coffin.”
Master Long Eyebrows, furious, said, “Little brat, name your terms. As long as you don’t take the coffin, I’ll meet any demand.”
Ye Qiu said, “I want ten sword talismans.”
“Done!” Master Long Eyebrows agreed instantly.
Ye Qiu looked at him suspiciously, “Old man, didn’t you say you had no sword talismans? Why agree so quickly now?”
Master Long Eyebrows explained, “Sword talismans are so precious, how could I sell them all to you?”
“With Dragon Tiger Mountain in decline, don’t I need to keep some powerful talismans for emergencies?”
“To be honest, I still have ten sword talismans. After the Northeast trip, I’ll go back to Dragon Tiger Mountain to get them.”
“But without those talismans, if Dragon Tiger Mountain faces a crisis, we’re in trouble.”
“Little brat, you must promise that if Dragon Tiger Mountain is in danger, you won’t stand by.”
Ye Qiu said, displeased, “What’s that, old man? Bargaining with me? Do you think you’re in a position to bargain?”
“I…” Master Long Eyebrows gritted his teeth, “I’ll give you the sword talismans for free, but you can’t take the white jade coffin!”
Ye Qiu’s tone softened, “The coffin isn’t impossible for you, but you must agree to one more condition.”
“What condition?” Master Long Eyebrows asked eagerly.
Ye Qiu said, “Help me find a thousand-year-old spiritual herb.”
“No problem,” Master Long Eyebrows agreed instantly, “I’ll risk my life to find you that herb.”
Ye Qiu nodded, “That’s more like it.”
Master Long Eyebrows sighed in relief and instructed Tang Fei, “Arrange for someone to send this white jade coffin to Dragon Tiger Mountain.”
Tang Fei said sternly, “Master, I must report this to the War God before deciding.”
Master Long Eyebrows was annoyed, glaring at Tang Fei, “What’s that supposed to mean? A trivial matter needs reporting to the War God?”
“Are you deliberately against me?”
“I’ve helped you so many times, can’t you help me once? Have you no conscience?”
Tang Fei said seriously, “Master, I’m a soldier of the Nether King Hall. I must report all matters to the War God. It’s protocol, please understand.”
“Understand my foot!” Master Long Eyebrows snapped, “Tell the War God, I’m taking this coffin. Anyone who stops me will answer to me, hmph!”
Seeing Master Long Eyebrows truly angry, Ye Qiu said, “Alright, old man, we’ve mostly settled things here. Let’s get to the main business.”
“Go!” Master Long Eyebrows shot Tang Fei a glare and stormed out of the tomb chamber.
Ye Qiu whispered to Tang Fei, “After we leave, immediately transport the white jade coffin.”
Tang Fei asked, “You want it? What about the Master…”
Ye Qiu interrupted, “If the old man asks, say it’s the War God’s order. The coffin is priceless, a national treasure, and should be handed over to the state.”
Tang Fei understood Ye Qiu didn’t want it for himself and nodded, “Got it!”
Ye Qiu then told Tang Fei and Uncle Mountain Guard, “By the way, until the Forbidden City is dealt with, my background shouldn’t be revealed. Keep it secret.”
Tang Fei nodded, “I understand.”
Uncle Mountain Guard said, “Mr. Ye, rest assured, I won’t say a word.”
Ye Qiu gave a soft “Mm.”
Just then, a loud “boom” came from outside.
The group quickly left the tomb chamber.
Outside, they saw Master Long Eyebrows had pulled the Dragon Clan ancestor’s body out of the coffin and flung it to the ground.
“Master, what are you doing?” Tang Fei asked.
Master Long Eyebrows cursed, “Damn it, this guy’s no emperor, yet he’s wearing a dragon robe. Shameless.”
Then, Master Long Eyebrows adjusted his robes, jumped into the coffin, and lay down.
Uncle Mountain Guard was stunned, “Master, what are you doing?”
“I want to feel it,” Master Long Eyebrows grinned, “And it’s quite comfortable lying in here.”
Uncle Mountain Guard was speechless.
Suddenly, a “hiss” sound reached their ears. Ye Qiu looked down and saw the Dragon Clan ancestor’s body decaying at a visible rate, oozing black liquid, reeking unbearably.
In less than a minute, the body turned into a skeleton.
The sudden change puzzled Tang Fei, “How did this happen?”
Ye Qiu explained, “It’s because of the white jade coffin. When the ancestor was in it, the coffin preserved his body. Now that the old man threw him out, it’s like this… huh!”
Ye Qiu gasped, stepping over to the skeleton and stomping hard on the ground.
“Bang!”
The ground cracked, revealing a hole.
“A thief’s tunnel!” Tang Fei exclaimed.
Ye Qiu said, “Looks like the tomb robbers who reached the main chamber came through this tunnel. Too bad they were killed by Dragon Three before they could steal anything.”
Tang Fei said, “Thanks to Dragon Three, or the white jade coffin would’ve been stolen.”
Five minutes later.
Seeing Master Long Eyebrows still lying in the coffin, Ye Qiu shouted, “Old man, get out. We’ve got important things to do.”
Master Long Eyebrows climbed out reluctantly, “This coffin is amazing. Lying in it feels better than a woman’s embrace. I could stay here forever.”
Uncle Mountain Guard said, “Master, since you love it so much, I’ve got an idea. Why not stay in it forever? Wouldn’t that be perfect?”
Smack!
Master Long Eyebrows slapped Uncle Mountain Guard’s forehead, roaring, “You dare curse me to die? Tired of living?”
Uncle Mountain Guard clutched his head, full of grievance.
