Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity-Chapter 865 - 701: It’s All Over

"Where is Lord Lu planning to go?" Gu Chengyu asked with a smile, looking at Lu Chen, who had changed into night attire.

No wonder Lu Chen had brought a bundle out earlier; it turned out to be filled with medicine for injuries and night attire.

Feeling a bit awkward, Lu Chen withdrew the foot he was about to step out with.

But he quickly regained his composure, "Haven’t we already discussed this? I need to go gather some intel."

The sky had just turned dark, and Lu Chen hadn’t expected Gu Chengyu to watch him so closely, indicating a lack of trust.

Gu Chengyu smiled, "Then take Ming Mo with you! Rest assured, Ming Mo’s skills are not weak; he won’t hold you back."

Gu Chengyu intended for Ming Mo to delay Lu Chen; otherwise, it would be inconvenient for him to carry out his own plans later.

Resignedly, Lu Chen took a piece of night attire from the room and tossed it to Ming Mo.

"I knew you’d have a way. Your subordinates really pay attention to detail," Gu Chengyu glanced at the bundle on the bed, which was now empty.

Ming Mo and Ming Yan blushed at those words; they hadn’t considered preparing night attire before.

"Whether you find anything or not, make sure to return quickly. After all, we will be staying at the Qu Mansion for a few more days, so there’s no need to rush."

Gu Chengyu gave a few instructions, watching as Ming Mo and Lu Chen used their cultivation techniques and disappeared from sight.

Hmm! Lu Chen’s trip won’t be over in less than two hours if Ming Mo delays him. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Yi Lanshan hurried to the ancestral hall, sweat beading on his face.

"Brother! Don’t rush, Min will be alright." Yi Lanwen stopped his elder brother, speaking urgently.

"Step aside. They took Min, and it’s for the treasure map. I gave them the map; we’re no longer involved in this matter."

Whenever Yi Lanshan thought of Min being in their hands, his heart wrenched.

Min was personally taught by him from a young age, this grandson was smart and eager to learn, and exceedingly filial to his elders.

If properly guided, he’d surely lead the Yi Family to greatness in the future.

He couldn’t harden his heart; this was his beloved grandson. He couldn’t just watch him die!

"Brother! They’re just trying to scare you! They won’t harm Min. Let’s think of another way. Once the treasure map is handed over, the Yi Family is doomed. Do you think they’ll spare Min once you give it up? Will our backer spare us?"

Yi Lanwen’s mind was crystal clear at this moment; he understood that the treasure map was likely no longer in its original place.

Ever since Gu Chengyu moved into the Qu Mansion, he’d been anxious and worried.

He thought that Gu Chengyu must have already obtained the treasure map, given that he no longer cared about their lives.

Yet, with Gu Chengyu at the Qu Mansion, he contemplated seeking an audience, but would the Qu Mansion permit it?

He reluctantly sought several doctors, but none found any evidence of poisoning.

Gu Chengyu had claimed it was poison from the Divine Doctor Family, undetectable by other doctors.

He spent a harrowing day until Rong Mian brought news that the poison had long been neutralized.

He didn’t care how Rong Mian learned of this; he couldn’t afford to mind anymore.

He took it as a blessing in disguise and felt a great relief.

"Hmph! Min isn’t your grandson; of course, you don’t worry. But don’t forget, with Min’s talent, the Yi Family has hope for resurgence. Offering half a treasure map yields limited benefits unless we obtain the whole map. Otherwise, it’s better to raise Min properly."

This time Yi Lanshan did not act as Qu Huaiyun had predicted, disregarding his grandson’s life.

He pinned his hopes on Min, having devoted much effort to him.

He believed Min would rise to prominence, and the Yi Family would regain its glory.

Yi Lanshan shrugged off Yi Lanwen and resolutely walked toward the ancestral hall.

"No, brother! We don’t agree." Yi Lanshan had more brothers than just Yi Lanwen; with one of the five branches down, there were still two others.

They only wanted to hand over the treasure map and let the Yi Family thrive once more.

Raise Min? They weren’t interested and had no patience to wait. Who knows if Min could make a decisive success? They couldn’t wait that long.

Yi Lanshan’s usual authority made them hesitant to be too presumptuous.

Yi Lanshan had the servants hold back the indignant trio and finally reached the ancestral hall.

He moved the ancestral tablet slightly, revealing a small, square hole against the inner wall.

Yi Lanshan stepped forward and took out the sandalwood box, but as soon as he held it, he realized something was wrong.

The box was supposed to have a lock, but there was no lock on this box, and there was a deep scratch on it.

No! Impossible, he shook his head, and with trembling hands, slowly opened the box.

"Impossible, this is impossible!"

The people outside, originally held off by the steward and followers, couldn’t enter the ancestral hall.

Yet, in no time, a piercing scream emanated from the hall.

"What’s going on? Did something happen with the treasure map?"

"Quick! Let’s go check!"

Yi Lanwen’s eyes flickered; his greatest fear had become reality.

He had long deceived himself, thinking Gu Chengyu hadn’t yet stolen the treasure map, but now he understood it was all self-deception.

Damn Gu Chengyu, when did he steal the treasure map?

But he couldn’t speak out; otherwise, being a traitor, his brothers would devour him alive.

He dared not speak and couldn’t speak.

"Brother! What’s going on?"

The group pushed past the servants and steward, heading quickly into the ancestral hall.

"Where’s the treasure map? Where did it go?"

Seeing the empty box in Yi Lanshan’s hands, a sense of dread settled in.

The third brother grabbed Yi Lanshan’s shoulders, shaking him until the dazed Yi Lanshan snapped back to reality.

"It’s gone. The treasure map is gone! The Yi Family is doomed."

After speaking, Yi Lanshan suddenly clutched his chest, spat out a mouthful of blood, and fainted.

"Brother!" Yi Lanwen exclaimed in shock.

"Brother!

The Yi Mansion was in chaos, while the Qu Mansion was also far from peaceful, though its excitement was hidden in the shadows.

Zhi Lian’s slender figure shivered in the cold night; he silently picked up his clothes and draped them over himself.

The same spot on the roof, now occupied by a black-clad figure, not Gu Chengyu this time, but Lu Chen.

"You may leave now," Qu Huaiyun waved his hand at Zhi Lian, signaling him to depart.

Qu Huaiyun felt his body wasn’t as strong as in his youth; after two consecutive nights of indulgence, he was rather fatigued.

Alas! He was indeed getting old.

"Yes, master!" Zhi Lian replied.

After leaving the study, an eerie glint flickered in his eyes.