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Chapter 308 The Western Regions Royal Family

Chapter 308 The Western Regions Royal Family

Ye Qingchen grew increasingly certain that they were searching for that ancient artifact. She dared not slacken her efforts, promptly transmitting these findings to Gu Mochen through her spatial storage. She also placed a gun in Gu Mochen's spatial storage, hoping he would prioritize his own safety should danger arise. Upon learning this, Gu Mochen immediately intensified his investigation. He dispatched his personal guard to handle the matter personally, gathering information on the Western Regions prince and envoy.

After much arduous effort, Gu Mochen finally uncovered some crucial information. It turned out that the Western Regions delegation had indeed come for the ancient artifact. They had obtained an ancient map marking the possible location where the artifact might be buried, and that location was deep within a mountain near Yun City. Moreover, Gu Mochen also learned that his maternal grandfather, the Medicine King, was also from the Western Regions, and even a member of the Western Regions' royal family. Gu Mochen pondered that his child's bloodline was also extraordinary, possessing blood from the Great Xia, Southern Frontier, and Western Regions.

After Gu Mochen solemnly relayed this shocking news to Ye Qingchen, he expected her to be horrified. However, to his surprise, Ye Qingchen remained remarkably calm, showing no surprise whatsoever. It turned out that just a few days prior, the exceptionally intelligent Ye Qingchen had already gleaned some clues about this matter from her highly respected and skilled maternal grandfather, the Medicine King.

After careful consideration, Ye Qingchen decisively decided to join Prince Qi in venturing to the mysterious place hidden deep in the mountains. At the same time, the reassuring Medicine King and the experienced Elder Lu also readily agreed to accompany them, embarking on this journey filled with unknowns and perils. After all, the Medicine King possessed a crucial map that could guide them accurately to their destination.

Thus, the small team led by Ye Qingchen and others quickly assembled. Shouldering their packs and armed with weapons, they resolutely embarked on the winding, rugged mountain path. Along the way, dense thorns stood like thick walls blocking their path, and the steep, treacherous terrain made every step exceptionally difficult. But even so, they all held the same unwavering belief in their hearts—they must find the legendary artifact before those treacherous Western Region people and completely shatter their sinister plot.

And so, after several days and nights of enduring wind and rain, traveling day and night, the team members, with their tenacious perseverance and indomitable spirit, finally reached the key location marked on the map. Before them lay a deep valley surrounded by towering cliffs. Mist shrouded the valley, like a mysterious veil, faintly exuding an eerie and chilling atmosphere.

Ye Qingchen and Prince Qi exchanged a glance, offering each other an encouraging look, before cautiously stepping into the valley. Their eyes were wide open, scrutinizing every corner, carefully searching for any clues the artifact might have left behind…

As they searched around, they suddenly heard a commotion of footsteps. Ye Qingchen was startled; could it be the Western Region people chasing after them? She, Prince Qi, and the others quickly hid and observed the movements. A moment later, a group of Western Region people, armed with weapons, marched into the valley. The leader's eyes revealed greed and eagerness; he was clearly determined to succeed.

Ye Qingchen and Prince Qi exchanged a glance, understanding that a fierce battle was inevitable. They quietly circled around to the rear of the Western Regions people, preparing to strike at their opportune moment. Just as the Western Regions people were searching frantically for the divine artifact, Ye Qingchen suddenly launched an attack. Using her spatial powers, she instantly appeared in front of the Western Regions leader, her longsword aimed directly at his throat, and thrust it forward in a flash.

The Western Regions leader was shocked and hastily retreated. He hadn't expected Ye Qingchen and his group to ambush him here. "When he saw who it was and recognized the Medicine King, he said to him, 'Third Prince, you failed your mission but emerged unharmed. You must have passed the poison to your wife and children. Do you even know the importance of this divine artifact?'" the Western Regions leader said angrily. The Medicine King immediately sneered. For years, he hadn't understood why his wife had died young and what poison had afflicted his daughter. Now, after hearing this, he understood everything. He was merely a pawn of the Western Regions. They had sent him on such an important mission, only to give him such a despicable poison, nearly leaving him childless. "I don't care how important this divine artifact is," he said, "it belongs to my Great Xia territory. How dare you outsiders lay a finger on it?"

The Western Regions leader said, "Oh ho? You've been in Great Xia for a few years and you've already forgotten that your ancestors were from the Western Regions. With you like this, won't they be wary of you, a person from the Western Regions?" Of course, the Western Regions leader didn't know that this Medicine King was actually the current emperor's maternal grandfather, and now this Third Prince naturally considered himself a person of Great Xia.

A fierce battle ensued. Although Ye Qingchen and Prince Qi's forces were small in number, they were all elite warriors. They fought bravely and engaged the Western Region people in a desperate struggle. During the battle, Ye Qingchen fully utilized his strength, his attacks sharp and unpredictable, leaving the Western Region people defenseless.

After a fierce battle, the Western Region people were gradually overwhelmed and began to retreat. The Western Region leader, not expecting his people to be so powerful, tried to flee upon seeing the dire situation. Ye Qingchen, however, was not about to let him escape. She flashed forward, blocking his path. "Trying to run? Not so easy," Ye Qingchen said coldly. Seeing this, the Western Region leader felt despair. He suddenly drew a dagger and lunged at Ye Qingchen.

Ye Qingchen was prepared. She deftly dodged the Western Regions leader's attack, then with a backhand strike, knocked the dagger from his hand. The Western Regions leader looked at Ye Qingchen in terror, "You killed me! The Western Regions will not let this go!" Ye Qingchen remained unmoved, "You harbored ill intentions, attempting to seize my Great Xia's divine artifact; you deserve punishment." With that, she raised her sword and ended the Western Regions leader's life.

Then Ye Qingchen found the map in his clothes and showed it to the Medicine King. Looking at the map, the Medicine King thought of the tragic deaths of his wife and daughters, and tears streamed down his face. He said to Ye Qingchen, "Qingchen, I'm too lazy to investigate this secret. Mo Chen's mother died years ago from poison given to me by people from the Western Regions. Even though I was a doctor, I couldn't save them. If you obtain this miraculous power, it will truly have earth-shattering capabilities. Helping me pacify the Western Regions would be a way for Mo Chen to show filial piety." After saying this, he walked away abruptly. Old Master Lu, fearing something might happen to the Medicine King, glanced at Ye Qingchen and, finding nothing amiss, followed after him.