Liu Sanming finished his breakfast first, then contacted Murong Qiuyue.
He inford her of two things.
First, he wanted to visit the Murong Family vault to search for sothing he needed, but didn't specify what it was.
Second, he could go over to Chu Yaoyao's place today to help with her treatnt, but if she refused, she shouldn't seek him out in the future.
Murong Qiuyue imdiately promised over the phone that she would make sure to handle these two matters well.
Half an hour later, Liu Sanming changed into simple clothes and headed out.
When the car stopped again, he had arrived at the Murong Family's place.
This was an old mansion with a long history.
It was Liu Sanming's first ti here.
At the entrance, Murong Qiuyue and her father, Murong Jiang, had been waiting for a long ti; as soon as they saw him get out of the car, they ca to greet him.
"Sanming, hearing you were coming over made happy all morning!"
Murong Jiang said with a smile.
"Uncle, you're too kind; today, I'm here to search for treasure, afraid I'll trouble you greatly."
Liu Sanming laughed heartily.
"Not at all, having anything you fancy is an honor for the Murong Family, feel free to look around later."
Murong Jiang said sincerely.
"Brother Sanming, my dad always keeps his word, so don't hold back later."
Murong Qiuyue also smiled.
She had specially worn a tastefully elegant green qipao today.
Her graceful figure was exquisitely displayed.
Her charming face was delicately made up, captivating to behold.
Clearly, this was to specially welco Liu Sanming.
Though Murong Qiuyue didn't stand out in Liu Sanming's eyes, such attire highlighted her femininity, making him take a few more glances.
"Thanks for the reminder, Sister Qiuyue, I will certainly seize the opportunity later."
Liu Sanming chuckled.
"Indeed, a grown woman is no longer reliable, she will eventually overflow like water."
Murong Jiang joked.
Murong Qiuyue blushed, and the three proceeded inside together.
She had certainly found out by various ans that the Yue Family Sisters had already beco bedmates with Liu Sanming.
This news made Murong Qiuyue couldn't help but curse the Yue Family Sisters for their shalessness.
But she also felt a bit nervous.
What if Liu Sanming turned indifferent because of that, wouldn't she be marginalized in the future?
Therefore, Murong Qiuyue's ticulous dressing today was to capture Liu Sanming's interest.
If possible, she also wanted to soon beco Liu Sanming's woman.
Even if she wasn't Liu Sanming's official partner, being on par with the Yue Family Sisters would be acceptable.
It wasn't that Murong Qiuyue was being promiscuous or lacked knowledge, but in her eyes, Liu Sanming was unique and irreplaceable!
They chatted a bit in the old mansion's living room, then Murong Jiang led them deeper into the house.
Liu Sanming maintained a calm deanor, engaging in lively conversation with Murong Jiang.
On the other hand, Murong Qiuyue was incredibly nervous and excited.
After all, she had heard stories about the family's vault since she was little.
But had never seen it.
This was Murong Qiuyue's first chance to view the vault.
About ten minutes later, the three reached the area of the rock garden deep within the old mansion.
Four security guards stood here year-round, protecting a solid bronze iron door.
The vault was said to be behind the iron door.
But the thod to open the vault was only known by each generation's patriarch.
"Sorry to trouble you all, today I need to lead a guest into the vault, please step aside for a while."
Murong Jiang politely instructed.
The four promptly saluted and then left, waiting silently dozens of ters away.
Liu Sanming, upon seeing this, turned around to face away, avoiding any chance of seeing the thod to unlock the door.
Murong Qiuyue saw and couldn't help but laugh, "Brother Sanming, no need to avoid looking; opening the vault requires a family heirloom key, and there's only one. Once inside, there are various intricate chanisms that outsiders and non-patriarchs can't comprehend."
"So that's how it is, then I can peek openly."
Liu Sanming then turned around with a laugh.
Murong Jiang didn't say anything but also chuckled.
He took out a rectangular ancient bronze-colored key from his pocket, placing it into the lock in the middle of the copper door.
After a few turns, they heard a series of crisp clicks.
"Sanming, follow inside," Murong Jiang said solemnly.
"Dad, what about ?"
Murong Qiuyue asked imdiately.
"You stay outside then."
Murong Jiang hadn't planned on letting Murong Qiuyue enter.
According to ancestral rules, only the patriarch could enter the vault; Murong Qiuyue couldn't until she beca the next patriarch.
Murong Qiuyue imdiately felt deeply disappointed.
Liu Sanming, seeing this, smiled and said, "Uncle Murong, grant this favor and let the little sister have a peek."
"This... alright, since Sanming pleaded for you, I'll allow an exception once."
Murong Jiang generously relented regarding the vault for once.
Murong Qiuyue smiled joyfully imdiately, "Thanks, Dad! Thanks, Brother Sanming!"
Liu Sanming chuckled.
At this mont, Murong Jiang slowly pushed the copper door open, a rich aroma of herbal dicine poured out instantly.
He entered first.
Then Liu Sanming, followed by Murong Qiuyue.
Upon entering, Liu Sanming looked around, discovering the passage leading inclined underground.
The lighting inside was poor, with only a faint glow.
This glow ca from scattered bulbs, likely built a long ti ago.
Murong Jiang said nothing more, performing various peculiar operations as he walked further inside.
Sotis pushing certain bricks.
Or stomping certain floor tiles, or even shouting in certain places.
Murong Qiuyue watched in disbelief.
But Liu Sanming, within a few minutes, gradually discerned the pattern of chanisms in the passage.
These followed ancient not uncommon chanism techniques.
They were based on the principle of the Five Elents and Eight Trigrams.
However, Liu Sanming dared not to speak up, fearing it might alarm Murong Jiang.
After seven or eight more minutes, they finally reached the deep part of the passage.
The current location was about over a hundred ters underground.
Fortunately, the air wasn't thin, and the light here was much brighter than outside.
The space ahead was vast, filled with dense rows of wooden shelves.
On the shelves were various rare items.
Murong Jiang surveyed the surroundings and laughed, "Sanming, this is the Murong Family's vault, feel free to browse, there are dicinal herbs over a hundred years old, various earthly treasures, so rare minerals, or artifacts handed down from ancient tis."
"Dad, this place is so huge! How did the ancestors build it?"
Murong Qiuyue asked with sparkling eyes.
Murong Jiang tapped her head, "You talk too much, keep quiet."
"Thanks, Uncle, then I'll have a look around."
Liu Sanming chuckled and began to browse around.
However, he wasn't really browsing casually.
Instead, he quietly released his Profound Qi.
With the release of Profound Qi, his body's perception heightened, sensing the spirit of the surroundings far beyond ordinary people.
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