My understanding is incredible: I gained enlightenment and immortality in the Kunlun Demon Kingdom

Pushing open the door revealed a mysterious and ancient room.

The room was filled with bookshelves and decorations.

Ancient paintings hang on the walls, and precious and rare cultural relics exude a strong historical atmosphere.

Chen Ze looked around and found an untouched sealed jar behind the bookshelf.

He immediately went over and carefully removed the lid from the jar.

Inside the sealed jar was an old parchment, densely covered with records of the merits Lin Laozhe made in his youth, working with the elders of the Northern Border families to protect the safety of Dawn Town.

These achievements include rescuing villagers imprisoned by evil forces, slaying dangerous monsters, and accurately curbing evil forces.

Chen Ze gripped the parchment tightly, his eyes flashing with determination and longing.

He knew that this document was crucial for understanding the subtle relationship between Elder Lin and the Northern Clan and for finding a breakthrough.

To better understand the contents of this document, the three decided to go to the Twilight Market to gather information related to the Northern Houses.

A market is a bustling place where all sorts of people and goods come together.

They believe that many valuable clues are hidden in this commotion.

After crossing a street, they finally arrived at the twilight market.

The market was bustling with activity, with stalls displaying a wide variety of goods and crowds of people moving about.

Chen Ze looked around, but the people gathered in the market did not attract much of his attention.

He knew that to gain insight into Elder Lin and the Northern Clan, he needed to find people or items that held relevant information or clues.

He kept an eye on every vendor and customer out of the corner of his eye.

Suddenly, a piece of silver jewelry caught his eye.

It was a bracelet forged from a sharp blade, gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

Chen Ze strode over to the silver jewelry stall and asked the stall owner, "Where did you get this bracelet?"

The stall owner cast a curious yet wary glance at Chen Ze and slowly said, "This is no ordinary silver ornament. It comes from the Phoenix Blood Clan, a family that has been passed down for hundreds of years in the Northern Territory."

"Only offspring of the Phoenix Blood Clan are qualified to wear it."

Chen Ze stared intently at the exquisite patterns on the bracelet, a strong sense of curiosity rising within him.

"The Phoenix Blood Clan..." He parted his lips slightly, "Can you tell me more about the Phoenix Blood Clan and the Northern Clans?"

A hint of doubt flashed in the stall owner's eyes, but he still patiently answered, "The Phoenix Blood Clan is the top family in the Northern Territory. They infuse themselves with phoenix blood through a mysterious ritual, giving them immense strength and agility in battle."

"The Northern Clan, on the other hand, has been hiding in the shadows for hundreds of years to protect Dawn Town and fight against evil forces."

"They share the responsibility of protecting this town."

Chen Ze listened with great interest and exclaimed, "The Phoenix Blood Clan is truly formidable! I really want to witness their prowess firsthand."

The stall owner smiled and said, "If you truly wish to witness it, you can travel to the territory of the Northern Clan and seek out a sword technique called 'Phoenix Breaking the Sky.'"

"Only by mastering this swordsmanship can you get close to those legendary heroes."

Chen Ze's heart skipped a beat. The "Phoenix Breaking the Sky" sword technique? This might be the breakthrough he needed.

He thanked the stall owner for informing him and then reunited with Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue.

The eyes of all three were filled with determination and anticipation.

On the way back to Dawn Town, thick fog once again enveloped the entire market.

However, Chen Ze was not distracted. He gripped the parchment tightly in his hand, his heart filled with confidence.

Soon after, the three of them stood quietly in a secluded corner of the Snowstorm Manor, the cold wind howling and making their clothes flutter.

In this world of ice and snow, only the three of them faced each other.

Chen Ze raised the jade pendant in his hand and gently wiped its smooth, white surface. The three of them exchanged glances, and a silent understanding formed between them.

"This is an item from the battle for the dragon's head, and Elder Lin must know its secrets." Chen Ze decided to tell Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue about the plan he had been brewing for a long time.

Tian Siyao looked at Chen Ze with bright eyes, "You mean you want to give this jade tablet to Elder Lin and inquire about the Dragon Head Battle?"

“We did learn a lot after finding that secret room. The battle for the dragon head seems to be of great significance to the Northern families.”

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Miyue said, "But we must be careful and not let anyone know that we possess this jade tablet."

"After all, this involves the secrets of the Northern families."

Chen Ze nodded in agreement.

They knew that many in the Northern families were now keen on the battle for the top spot.

If anyone learns that they have clues about the battle for the dragon's head, it will inevitably cause a commotion and danger.

"We must find Elder Lin as soon as possible and probe his true intentions."

Chen Ze said firmly, "The winner of the battle for the dragon's head will gain supreme power and glory, but is that the truth? I must find out."

The three gazed at each other, and without a word, they understood each other's resolve and mission.

After leaving the Snowstorm Manor, on his way home, Chen Ze took out the parchment, unfolded it, and looked at it again and again.

This document is crucial for understanding the relationship between Elder Lin and the Northern Houses.

It is the key to restoring the former glory of the Northern Houses and rebuilding the security of Dawntown.

“We need to find Elder Lin first,” Tian Siyao frowned. “But we still don’t know his whereabouts.”

The three of them walked toward the study in the Snowstorm Manor, their hearts filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown.

Although they didn't know what the jade pendant meant, everyone could sense the important information it contained.

When I arrived at the study door, it was tightly closed.

Chen Ze tentatively pushed the doorknob and found that it was not locked.

"Looks like I'm really lucky today," Tian Siyao said softly.

The three people pushed open the study door and were immediately stunned by the scene before them.

The bookshelves were filled with ancient books and classics, exuding a strong and ancient atmosphere.

On the table were two quill pens and a burning incense burner.

The walls are adorned with exquisite family totems...
Chen Ze tentatively entered the study, while Qin Miyue and Tian Siyao stood respectfully at the door.

Chen Ze looked around, examining every corner of the study.

Suddenly, his gaze fell upon an old but colorful map.

He walked up to the map and examined it carefully, marveling at it.

This map marks important locations and hidden places passed down through generations of the Northern Houses.

"This is a treasure map!" Chen Ze exclaimed excitedly.

Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue also quickly walked to Chen Ze's side and quietly looked at the extremely valuable map.

Suddenly, a deep sound echoed in the study, as if some mechanism had been triggered.

The three of them immediately looked around alertly.

Chen Ze frowned slightly. "We need to be careful."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a hidden little hole appeared behind the bookshelf.

The three people quickly approached and saw a sealed box inside. (End of Chapter)