Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

When the light gradually dissipated, the box was completely opened, and a small and exquisite clock lay quietly inside.

The clock exudes an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, and the body of the clock is engraved with fine runes, as if telling a story from long ago.

Fang Yue carefully took out the clock and examined it in his palm.

Zhu Linlang came over curiously, "This clock looks unusual, what special function does it have?"

Fang Yue shook the bell gently, but no sound came out.

"Strange, isn't this just an ordinary bell?" Fang Yue muttered to himself.

At this moment, the clock suddenly heated up slightly and the light began to flicker again.

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang looked at each other and saw surprise and confusion in each other's eyes.

Fang Yue tried to inject his internal energy into the bell. In an instant, the runes on the bell glowed brightly, and a powerful force wave spread out with the bell as the center.

The tables and chairs in the room were knocked all over the place by this force, and Zhu Linlang was also startled by this sudden change.

"Fang Yue, be careful!" Zhu Linlang shouted.

Fang Yue tried hard to control the clock in his hand, trying to calm the force.

After a long while, the light and power fluctuations gradually subsided.

"The power of this clock is so strong, but I don't know how to control it." Fang Yue said with a frown.

Zhu Linlang said: "Maybe we need more time to study it."

Fang Yue nodded and carefully put the clock back into the box. "Looks like I have to put it away first and make plans after I figure out its origin and purpose."

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang had just put the clock back into the box and hadn't had time to breathe a sigh of relief when there was a sudden, hurried knock on the door.

"Who?" Fang Yue asked vigilantly.

"Sir, it's me, the waiter. Someone is looking for you downstairs." The waiter's voice came from outside the door.

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang looked at each other, their hearts full of confusion.

"Who could it be?" Zhu Linlang said in a low voice.

Fang Yue frowned and said, "Let's go down and take a look first."

The two went downstairs and saw a strange old man standing in the hall.

The old man's eyes were sharp. When he saw Fang Yue coming down, he smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Fang, how are you?"

Fang Yue looked puzzled, "Old man, who are you?"

The old man stroked his beard and said, "I am a wandering man in the martial arts world. I heard that Master Fang got a mysterious treasure, so I came to find out what it is."

Fang Yue was shocked that the news spread so quickly.

"Old man, you may have heard it wrong. I didn't get any treasure." Fang Yue said.

The old man smiled and said, "Mr. Fang, there is no need to hide it. I have no ill intentions. I am just quite interested in this mysterious thing."

Zhu Linlang said from the side: "Don't talk nonsense, old man. Leave now."

The old man was unmoved, "Mr. Fang, this treasure may not be an ordinary thing. If you don't know how to use it, it may bring disaster."

Fang Yue pondered for a moment and said, "Old man, if you can really help me solve the mystery of this treasure, I will be very grateful."

The old man nodded, "Then let's talk for a moment."

Fang Yue took the old man to a quiet room, wanting to hear what he had to say.

Fang Yue brought the old man to a quiet room in the inn, closed the doors and windows, and made sure no one would disturb him before turning to the old man and saying seriously:
"Old man, since you know so much about this clock, why don't you tell me what it is? What is its origin and purpose?"

The old man smiled slightly, sat down slowly, looked at Fang Yue deeply, and said, "This bell is called the 'Ancient Netherworld Bell'. It is said to have been cast by a powerful monk in ancient times, and it contains supreme magic power.

It can not only control the flow of time, but also suppress evil spirits and protect peace.

However, if you use it rashly without the correct method, it may bring about unpredictable disasters. "

Fang Yue was shocked when he heard this. "Control the flow of time? If we can master this magical ability, it will be a great help, but how can we obtain the correct method?"

The old man shook his head gently. "I don't know anything about the Dharma either. But according to ancient records, this bell once appeared in a mysterious relic. Perhaps we can find clues there."

Zhu Linlang interrupted, "Where is the mysterious relic?"

The old man pondered for a moment, "Legend has it that the ruins are located deep in the ice field in the far north. The journey is difficult and dangerous."

Fang Yue frowned. "Even so, it's worth a try to find out the secret of this clock."

The old man nodded in agreement. "However, before heading to the ruins, Master Fang needs to be fully prepared. Along the way, not only will you have to deal with the harsh environment, you may also encounter various powerful enemies."

"Thank you for the reminder, old man. I will be careful." Fang Yue said.

The old man stood up and said, "Then I will take my leave first. Master Fang, take care of yourself."

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang escorted the old man out of the room and began to plan their journey to the ruins.

After Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang saw the old man off, they returned to the room.

"We don't know the identity of this person, so his words may not be trustworthy. Especially now, you still have to negotiate with the King of Chu, so we can't leave Chu for the time being." Fang Yue said.

Zhu Linlang nodded, a trace of worry flashing across her brows: "You're right, we really can't leave easily. But how can we solve the secret of this Netherworld Ancient Bell? Are we really going to give up this clue?"

Fang Yue pondered for a moment, then said with a firm look: "No, we can't give up. Although we can't go to the Far North for the time being, we can first try to find clues about the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the mysterious ruins from other sources. Perhaps there are some ancient books or legends in the Chu State that can provide us with guidance." Upon hearing this, Zhu Linlang's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope: "Good idea! We can start by checking the libraries or ancient ruins of the Chu State, maybe we can find some useful information."

Fang Yue nodded and stood up. "Let's get started now without delay. Go and get ready. We will head to the library of Chu State right away."

The two quickly packed up and left the inn. They walked through the bustling streets and came to the library of the Chu State. This was a majestic building with a rich collection of books covering all aspects of the history, culture, and legends of the Chu State.

Fang Yue and Zhu Linlang carefully searched for clues about the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the mysterious ruins in the library. They flipped through ancient books one by one, looking for any possible records or legends.

After several days of hard work, they finally found some scattered records about the Netherworld Ancient Bell in an ancient book. Although these records were not many, they provided them with some important clues and inspirations.

"It seems that this Netherworld Ancient Bell is indeed related to the monks of the ancient times, and its power is very strong." Fang Yue said in a deep voice, "We must treat it with caution to avoid disaster."

Zhu Linlang agreed, "That's right, but these clues are still too vague. We still don't know how to control its power."

Fang Yue frowned and continued to flip through the book in his hand: "But at least we have a better understanding of it. Maybe we can find something new if we look for it again."

At this moment, Zhu Linlang shouted in surprise: "Fang Yue, look here!"

Fang Yue moved closer and saw that the page that Zhu Linlang was pointing to contained a description of the mysterious ruins. Although it was brief, it mentioned some special signs and terrain near the ruins.

"This may help us find the entrance faster after we find the ruins," said Zhu Linlang.

Fang Yue nodded: "It is indeed an important discovery, but this alone is far from enough."

They continued to search in the library, and before they knew it, it was getting dark.

"It seems that we can't find more useful information today. Let's go back first." Fang Yue said.

Zhu Linlang put down the book in her hand unwillingly: "Okay, I can only come back tomorrow."

The two left the library and returned to the inn.

"I wonder if Yang Chan has any new moves." Zhu Linlang said worriedly.

Fang Yue's eyes narrowed slightly when he heard this, and he said thoughtfully: "Yang Chan is cunning and we have to be on guard. However, we now have the clue of the Netherworld Ancient Bell, which may become a bargaining chip for us. Even if she takes action, we have a plan to deal with her."

Zhu Linlang nodded, the worry between her brows slightly dissipated: "You are right, we can't lose our composure. We will continue to search for ancient books tomorrow, hoping to find more clues about the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the mysterious ruins."

The next morning, the two went to the library of Chu State again to continue their journey of exploration. They knew that every additional clue would bring them one step closer to solving the mystery of the Netherworld Ancient Bell.

In the library, they searched through almost all the ancient books related to ancient times, monks, and mysterious relics. Although the process was difficult, they occasionally gained something, and some additional descriptions of the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the possible location of the relics made them excited.

"Look, it mentions here that the Netherworld Ancient Bell can 'calm the soul and soothe the spirit'. Maybe in addition to controlling the flow of time and suppressing evil spirits, it has other effects." Zhu Linlang pointed to a piece of text and said to Fang Yue.

Fang Yue studied the text carefully, his eyes gleaming with thought: "Indeed, the mystery of this clock is deeper than we thought. Every effect may be the key to our future fight against powerful enemies."

As time went by, they spent more and more time in the library, and their understanding of the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the mysterious ruins gradually deepened. Although they had not yet found a way to control the power of the Netherworld Ancient Bell, they had collected enough clues to lay a solid foundation for future exploration.

"We should go back, sort out what we have gained in the past few days, and then plan our next steps," Fang Yue suggested.

Zhu Linlang nodded, and the two packed up the ancient books and notes in their hands and left the library. After returning to the inn, they began to sort out the information they had collected over the past few days, trying to find more connections between the Netherworld Ancient Bell and the mysterious ruins.

"Look, these clues seem to point in the same direction." Zhu Linlang pointed to several points marked on the map and said, "Perhaps, we can follow the guidance of these clues and get closer to the mysterious ruins step by step."

"Since it has been proven that what the old man said is true, then we will wait until the peace talks are over before going."

Fang Yue pondered for a moment, his eyes became firm: "Linlang, you are right. We really should not act rashly now. The peace talks are more urgent. After the peace talks are over, we will concentrate on finding the mysterious ruins and unlocking the secret of the Netherworld Ancient Bell."

Zhu Linlang nodded slightly: "Then we can't let our guard down during this period of time. We have to keep an eye on Yang Chan's movements to prevent him from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."

Fang Yue looked solemn: "Yes, I will arrange people to keep an eye on Yang Chan's situation. Also, we have to continue to practice and improve our own strength to be fully prepared for the subsequent trip to the ruins."

In the following days, Fang Yue was busy with the preparations for the peace talks while practicing his skills in his spare time. Zhu Linlang was also busy, she carefully studied the clues obtained from the library, trying to find more key information.

Time passed quickly and the day for peace talks finally arrived.

The Queen of Wei, Zhu Linlang, dressed in a gorgeous imperial robe and wearing a phoenix crown, led her elite guards and a group of court officials to the Kingdom of Chu. On this trip, she not only represented the face of Wei, but also shouldered the important task of negotiating peace with Chu.

The location of the peace talks was set in a grand palace of the Chu State. The palace was magnificent and magnificent, demonstrating the strength and prosperity of the Chu State. The envoys of the two countries were on both sides, and the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.

Under the gaze of the crowd, Zhu Linlang slowly walked into the palace. Her steps were steady and calm, revealing a kind of awe-inspiring temperament. The King of Chu also attended in person to show his importance to the peace talks.

Zhu Linlang bowed slightly and saluted the King of Chu, saying, "King Chu, we are gathered here today, hoping to achieve peace and tranquility for the people of both countries."

The King of Chu nodded and responded: "What the Queen of Wei said is very true. I hope that this peace talk can successfully reach a consensus."

At the beginning of the peace talks, the two sides launched heated discussions on many important issues such as border demarcation, trade exchanges, and cultural exchanges.

Zhu Linlang's eyes were firm and his words were sincere: "Chu and Wei are neighbors, so we should be friendly and help each other. There are always disputes on the border. It is better to draw a clear boundary and let each side guard its own land to protect the people from the suffering of war."

The minister of Chu retorted: "The border area is rich in resources, how can it be easily divided?"

Zhu Linlang smiled slightly and said slowly: "Sharing resources and jointly developing them is more beneficial than fighting for them, isn't it?"

Both sides expressed their opinions and argued endlessly.

At this time, a Chu general stood up and said angrily: "If Wei is really sincere, we should cede several cities as a token of friendship!"

Zhu Linlang's face darkened. "The city is where the people live. If we cede the city, won't that make the people homeless? This is not the way to negotiate peace."

The peace talks reached a deadlock and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

Fang Yue was standing aside, secretly worried and thinking about how to break the deadlock.

At this time, Zhu Linlang spoke again: "The peace talks are for the long-term benefit of the two countries, not a temporary dispute. If the two sides are deadlocked, the people of the two countries will suffer in the end." (End of this chapter)