Corpse Recovery Diver-Chapter 1058 - 190:

Originally, these items were in the house, but they were all eaten up by Run Sheng and his group lately.

The first stop was the prospective father-in-law's house, where Brother Pang Jin brought the gifts inside.

The prospective father-in-law was very hospitable, inviting everyone to stay for dinner.

Tan Wenbin refused and presented their student IDs, work certificates, and various documents, stamped with official seals, which the old man couldn't understand, only knowing it was a survey team coming for exploration.

Brother Pang Jin parked the car at the father-in-law's house, intending to remind everyone to prepare supplies, but seeing that each of them had a large backpack equipped better than his own, he said no more, waved his hand to lead the way into the mountains.

The mountain path he opened up himself was not easy to walk.

By nightfall, Run Sheng carried Xiao Yuan on his back to ensure he could rest.

Zhao Yi said he couldn't walk anymore and begged Lin Shuyou to carry him, Ah You did not refuse.

The group walked until dawn; Brother Pang Jin, already out of breath and quite exhausted, looked back at the people behind him, realizing they were still spirited even while carrying others, as if it were nothing.

Finding a flat spot by a mountain stream, everyone stopped to rest and cooked some hot meals.

Brother Pang Jin secretly told Tan Wenbin that after this guiding trip ends, he would hand that gold ingot over to the government.

After speaking, Brother Pang Jin carefully observed Tan Wenbin's reaction.

Tan Wenbin put his arm around Brother Pang Jin's shoulder, saying it was up to him, and chatted about his experiences with college entrance exams, university life, and internship work.

He clearly understood that Brother Pang Jin was suspicious, thinking their intentions were impure, possibly spies or tomb raiders.

Superstitions can only last temporarily; over time, Brother Pang Jin would surely perceive something else.

However, under Tan Wenbin's considerate reassurance, Brother Pang Jin was convinced of their identity, his doubts dissolved, after finishing the meal and taking a brief rest, he regained enthusiasm to lead the way again.

The mountain path was difficult, but the scenery on the mountain was beautiful, especially during the day, with layer upon layer of peaks and snow-capped mountains towering proudly.

Since the children and the injured were being carried, nobody dragged behind, traveling day and night, arriving at the place where Brother Pang Jin bowed the last time, on the third day at dawn.

"Here, I cannot continue to lead the way because next, we have to wait for the appearance of Lord Mu."

Just after Brother Pang Jin said this to everyone, he noticed their gazes shifting behind him. He turned around immediately and saw two figures, one big and one small, on a mountain peak ahead.

"Mu... Mu Lord?"

It was not Lord Mu, but Yu Miaomiao and A Yuan.

Their appearance here signified they had reclaimed the first piece of broken jade they lost.

That night, while everyone was stalling on the homestay terrace, Li Zhiyuan was also watching the compass.

The location of the first piece of broken jade had stopped moving during the last segment, indicating a fierce struggle and competition erupted there.

Zhao Yi: "Their minds may be problematic, but they are indeed strong, worthy of the Dragon King's family."

Li Zhiyuan: "The authenticity of that statement is questionable."

Zhao Yi: "You noticed it too?"

Li Zhiyuan: "Yes."

"Your family hasn't heard any rumors about the Yu Family?"

"You know the situation with the Qin and Liu Families; what my family knows might not even compare to your Jiujiang Zhao."

"Heh, it's different. We grasp more information, but news from top sects of the Jianghu only circulates in a small circle. The notifications and letters your grandmothers receive are beyond the reach of my elders.

But when it comes to the secrets of the Dragon King family, it's inherently difficult to find out."

Though nearly extinct, Dragon King Qin Liu's lineage remains a public secret among the Jianghu elite. Even so, with matriarchs holding fort, no one dares to openly provoke.

The Yu Family has closed its gates for sixty years, not annihilated, naturally no one dares to really peek into its mysteries, as curiosity's cost is too great.

However, now isn't the time to mull over the Dragon King family's gate.

Zhao Yi: "Guess the state they're in now."

The Jianghu always has its unsung heroes. It was during that night when facing the crowd, Li Zhiyuan sensed two individuals thoroughly interpreting his array, so precisely that even he was surprised.

If this pair led, with others unconditionally coordinating, the duration of his array's maintenance would greatly shorten.

Later when time was up, the team those two belonged to shouted "Congratulations" when leaving. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

This is also recognition of his array skills. With no necessary conflict remaining, a mutual admiration naturally arises.

Li Zhiyuan: "They're surely injured."

Zhao Yi: "Injured for sure, the main question is how severe."

Li Zhiyuan: "That depends on how much they're feigning ease or tragedy."

Both extremes suggest severe injuries.

Zhao Yi: "Congratulations, you're starting to successfully think like her. Don't get stuck in that mindset later, haha."

Brother Pang Jin was assigned to stay here. There's a nearby cave, and everyone left him additional supplies, allowing him to keep track of time as he waited for their return.

After that, without waiting for Lord Mu to truly appear, Li Zhiyuan and the others continued forward.

With those two from the Yu Family present, Lord Mu probably wouldn't dare to show up, the tail behind the stone sculpture almost clearly hints at its identity.