People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 22 Mythical Treasure Chest

early morning.

Xia Bing slung her bag over her shoulder and walked out of the room.

In the courtyard, Jingni was holding Xia Yan, standing in the morning light.

"Are you leaving?"

"Mm." Xia Bing walked up to her, glanced at Xia Yan, and said, "Thank you for your help these past few days."

"No trouble at all." Jingni looked at him. "Be careful on the road."

"knew."

Xia Bing turned and walked out, but after a few steps, she suddenly turned back.

"Oh, by the way, about my mother..."

"I will take care of her," Jing Ni said.

"That's good."

Xia Bing waved and disappeared outside the courtyard gate.

Jingni stood there, looking at the empty doorway, then looked down at the child in her arms.

"I'm leaving," she whispered.

……

The border of the Zhao state.

Xia Bing traveled quickly and arrived in half a day.

This area is deserted, with rolling hills and dense forests.

He arrived at a valley, following the location he remembered.

The valley is deep, with steep cliffs on both sides, and only one narrow path leads into the depths.

Xia Bing walked in along the path.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, the view ahead suddenly opened up.

At the end of the valley is a precipice.

A huge ball of light floated in front of the cliff.

It was dazzling with gold and shimmering with color.

Mythical Treasure Chest.

A system notification appeared in Xia Bing's eyes—

[Mythical Treasure Chest: Requires 1 Dragon Essence Fragment to open]

He reached into his pocket and took out the fingernail-sized fragment.

The Dragon Essence Fragment emitted a faint dragon aura.

"Finally, it can be opened."

He pressed the Dragon Essence fragment onto the ball of light.

The ball of light burst forth with dazzling brilliance, illuminating the entire valley as if it were daytime.

A moment later, the light faded, and an old-fashioned wooden box appeared in front of Xia Bing.

He reached out and opened it.

Three things lay quietly in the box.

A pill, gleaming with a crimson light.

A single bead, crystal clear.

A mask, glowing with an eerie green light.

A system notification appeared—

[Obtained: Phoenix Blood Pill (Perfect) x1]

[Received: Marrow Cleansing Bead x1]

[Obtained: Niga Mask x1]

Xia Bing glanced at the instructions.

Phoenix Blood Pill: Can greatly enhance cultivation level; taking it during the Innate stage can break through a minor realm; no side effects.

Marrow Cleansing Bead: It can cleanse the marrow and bones, reshape the root bones, and increase the cultivation speed by three times.

Niga Mask: Can summon an army of ninjas, with no limit on the number. The strength of the summoned creatures is one level below the host's cultivation level (host is at the late stage of the Innate Realm, summoned creatures are at the late stage of the Acquired Realm). No side effects, no token required.

All three things are very powerful.

Especially the Nija mask.

The ninja army has no upper limit on its size.

What does this mean?

He alone is an army.

Xia Bing carefully put away the three items, tucked the Nija mask into her bosom, and turned to leave the valley.

This trip was very rewarding.

……

On the way back.

Xia Bing found a secluded cave and sat down cross-legged.

He took out the Phoenix Blood Pill and put it in his mouth.

The elixir melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm current that surged into the dantian.

The internal energy surged violently and continued to grow stronger.

Middle stage of innate constitution.

Late stage of innate constitution.

Half an hour later, the heat gradually subsided.

Xia Bing opened her eyes and clenched her fist.

Late stage of innate constitution.

His cultivation level has increased by one minor realm.

He carefully put away the Marrow Cleansing Bead; he could give it to his mother.

Her natural talent is average, and her progress in cultivating the Bright Jade Divine Art is very slow. With this bead, it should be able to speed things up considerably.

As for the Nija mask, it can be used in crucial moments.

After packing her things, Xia Bing got up and continued on her way.

……

At dusk.

Xia Bing returned to the outskirts of Zhao State.

As soon as he entered the city gate, he sensed that something was wrong.

The atmosphere in the city was somewhat tense, and there were many more soldiers patrolling than usual.

He stopped a passerby.

"Excuse me, what happened in the city?"

"You didn't know?" the passerby whispered. "Last night, a wealthy family was wiped out. I heard there were so many dead, blood flowed like a river."

Xia Bing's heart sank.

Which household?

"It's the Xia family's house on East Street."

Xia Bing's pupils suddenly contracted.

Xia family.

His home.

He flashed and disappeared from the spot, becoming a blur.

……

In front of the Xia family's house.

The gate was wide open, and the yard was a mess.

There was blood on the ground, and signs of a struggle.

Xia Bing rushed into the house.

nobody.

He quickly searched the entire house, but there was no one there.

Where is Mother? Where is Jing Ni? Where is Xia Yan?

"What are you looking for?"

A voice came from behind.

Xia Bing turned around abruptly.

Zhao Xin stood at the courtyard gate, looking at him with a complicated expression.

"The people from the Net have arrived," Zhao Xin said. "They've been taken away."

"who?"

"Jing Ni," Zhao Xin said, "she single-handedly lured away the people from the net, allowing your mother and child to escape."

Xia Bing's heart tightened.

Where is my mother?

"A dilapidated temple outside the city," Zhao Xin said. "I've sent men to keep an eye on it; it's safe."

Xia Bing breathed a sigh of relief, but then tensed up again.

"Where is Jing Ni?"

"They were taken away by the Net." Zhao Xin looked at him. "Where they went, I don't know."

Xia Bing remained silent for a moment.

"Thank you for telling me."

"You're welcome," Zhao Xin said. "I owe you one."

Xia Bing didn't say anything more and turned to walk out.

Where are you going?

"Save people."

Xia Bing's figure disappeared into the twilight.

Zhao Xin watched his retreating figure and sighed.

"The Net has sent six sword slaves this time..." he whispered, "You alone, I'm afraid..."

……

The night was dark.

Xia Bing stood in front of a dilapidated temple outside the city.

The door was ajar, and there was a faint light inside.

He pushed the door open and went in.

Xia Yufang sat in the corner, holding Xia Yan in her arms, her eyes filled with fear.

Upon seeing Xia Bing, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"Bing'er..."

"Mother, I'm back." Xia Bing walked over, knelt down, and said, "It's alright."

"Jingni, she..." Xia Yufang's voice trembled, "She lured those people away by herself, allowing us to escape first..."

"I know." Xia Bing patted her shoulder. "I'll go bring her back."

"But those people are very powerful..."

"So what if they're powerful?" Xia Bing stood up. "Mother, take Xia Yan and find somewhere to hide for a few days."

"Bing'er..."

"They're gone."

Xia Bing turned and walked out.

"Be careful..." Xia Yufang said from behind him.

Xia Bing waved and disappeared into the night.

A net.

Six Sword Slaves.

Take them away.

Then bring the person back.