Chapter 517 The Black Van
Chen Yang was speechless. His subordinates were becoming more and more unrestrained. Where was his Celestial Venerable's dignity?
Chen Yang said to Vermillion Bird, "Hurry up and tell me the second matter!"
Vermillion Bird remembered and quickly said, "Right, the second matter is also a big one. Celestial Venerable, we have investigated the golden key and its related history before it."
"You said you obtained this key from Gang Muhechuan. Besides being the deputy pavilion master of the Black Dragon Pavilion, Gang Muhechuan also holds an important position in Japan."
"And his great-grandfather, Ryubai Jinzo, was a notorious criminal. He used to rampage and plunder on our land for many years, leading a secret team, stealing a lot of our property, books, antiques, and even conducting many illegal experiments."
"After their defeat and departure, they built an underground base. It is said that many treasures that could not be transported in time were hidden in that base, and the key to that base was a golden key."
"So, I think the key you obtained, Celestial Venerable, should be the one forged by Ryubai Jinzo."
Hearing this, Chen Yang frowned and said, "So, this key is of great significance. Where is their underground treasure vault? Have you found out?"
Vermillion Bird said, "The specific location cannot be found at the moment, but there is a coordinate left on this golden key. According to the numbers on the coordinate, the location should be in an area north of Changbai Mountain."
"However, that area is sparsely populated, and we cannot find the specific burial location. I have already sent people to search that place, but there is no news so far."
"The most important thing is that our intelligence personnel have monitored that an external force has recently appeared in that area and is also searching nearby."
"The other party consists of martial artists, and they also have various heavy weapons. I guess they might be some kind of dark force, and they have also learned about the location of Ryubai Jinzo's treasure through some means, which is why they have increased their activity frequency in that area."
Chen Yang listened and said, "This news is very important. Ryubai Jinzo's treasure must not fall into the hands of others. In that case, dispatch more combat personnel to the nearby area, send me the location, and I will go too. If a conflict breaks out or if we find that the other party is about to obtain the treasure, then we will take it by force."
Vermillion Bird immediately said, "Yes, Celestial Venerable. I will send people to strengthen the search in that area, and at the same time, try to seal off that area. Even if the other party discovers the treasure, they will definitely not be allowed to take it away from there."
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yang soon received a location on his mobile phone. It was a three-dimensional terrain map with a certain area circled in red.
Chen Yang looked at the place, located in Sanshan City, Xuesong County, at the foot of Changbai Mountain. This area was quite large and, from the map, it was indeed desolate. There was a village named Qingshui Village on the left.
Chen Yang thought for a moment, turned off his phone, and booked a flight to Sanshan City.
After booking the ticket, Chen Yang picked up his phone and called Liu Ran, "Wife, I'm going to the Northeast for a trip. If anything happens, contact me by phone. If you can't reach me, find Zhuque from the security team."
Liu Ran was stunned when she heard Chen Yang was going to the Northeast. "The weather is getting colder. What are you going there for? I heard it's already snowing in some places there!"
Chen Yang laughed heartily, "An old friend, I'm going to meet them. I'll be back in a few days, or it might take a long time. Don't worry."
Liu Ran hummed, "Okay, be careful. Let me know if you need money."
Chen Yang was speechless upon hearing this. She really treated him like a freeloader.
After packing up, Chen Yang simply slung a bag over his shoulder and headed straight for the airport.
If this golden key involved Ryubai Jinzo's treasure, then the Heavenly Physician Hall had to go all out. He would rush there first. If the other party discovered the treasure's location, the Heavenly Physician Hall would also have the strength to fight. With him leading others, they could easily destroy other forces.
After getting on the plane, Chen Yang yawned and looked at the time. It was just past noon. He estimated that he could make it to Qingshui Village in time for dinner.
However, what Chen Yang did not expect was that the flight was delayed for more than three hours. It was not until 6 PM that Chen Yang finally arrived in Xuesong County.
The county town was relatively backward, especially under the influence of the late autumn low temperature, it felt even more desolate.
Rusty abandoned factories and derelict mines could be seen everywhere in the county town. It was once bustling, but with the energy reform and the withdrawal of heavy industry from the stage, the county town had fallen into decline.
It was past six o'clock, and it was almost completely dark.
Chen Yang hailed a taxi and said, "Master, to Qingshui Village."
The taxi driver immediately shook his head and said to Chen Yang, "No, no. It's so late at night to go so far. Can I still get back? Ask someone else."
Chen Yang frowned. He didn't expect the taxi to refuse to take him. He hailed two more taxis, but they all refused.
The reason they all gave was the same: because it had snowed before, Qingshui Village was far away, and it was slippery and difficult to get back in the dark.
Chen Yang had no choice but to understand that if he wanted to go there, he would have to rent a car. However, at this time of day, it would be difficult to find a car rental company in this small county town.
Chen Yang hesitated for a moment and decided to stay there for the night and go to Qingshui Village tomorrow.
After all, he had no relatives in Qingshui Village, and he might not have a place to stay when he got there.
He was about to look for a hotel.
Just then, he saw a black minivan shouting loudly, "Qingshui Village, Qingshui Village! Is anyone going? We still need one person. Only fifty yuan, only fifty yuan and you can go. We're leaving now."
Chen Yang heard this and no longer hesitated. He immediately slung his bag over his shoulder and walked towards the minivan.
The minivan driver looked at Chen Yang and asked, "Brother, are you going to Qingshui Village?"
Chen Yang nodded and said, "Yes."
The driver immediately chuckled and said, "Great, you're here! Get in, and we'll leave right away."
Chen Yang opened the minivan door and got in. There were already three people in the minivan.
In the co-pilot's seat sat an old man with white hair, holding a machine, silent.
In the middle sat a man and a woman. The woman wore black-rimmed glasses, had neat short hair, and wore a clean and tidy blue and white insulated mountaineering outfit. Most importantly, she was very beautiful.
Next to the woman was a pampered young master.
The young man was muttering curses, "I already told you I'm not short of money, and I told you to leave immediately. Why are you talking so much nonsense? You have to pick up another person. I'll give you the fifty yuan, okay..."