Douluo Continent: Twin Golden and Silver Dragons Shock Bibi Dong

Xue Qinghe jumped off the carriage. He had clearly spent a lot of time persuading Emperor Xueye last night, and his eyes were still a little bloodshot. But when he saw Xuan Hao, he forced himself to cheer up and said, "Father has made all the arrangements. Let's go to the palace now."

Xuan Hao didn't stand on ceremony and pulled Na'er and Rongrong into the spacious carriage that was as big as a small house.

The carriage, escorted by the Imperial Guards, drove smoothly into the Tian Dou Imperial Palace.

After passing through numerous palace gates and bypassing countless patrol checkpoints, they finally stopped in front of a heavily guarded side hall.

"arrive."

Xue Qinghe led everyone out of the car, but instead of entering the side hall, he walked to a rockery behind the hall and activated a hidden mechanism.

“轧轧轧——”

The ground trembled slightly, revealing a wide underground passageway.

"This is the only entrance to the national treasury," Xue Qinghe explained. "The national treasury is located a hundred meters underground, surrounded by several meters of reinforced iron and equipped with numerous traps. Even a titled Douluo would find it difficult to force his way in."

"Everyone, please."

Xue Qinghe led the way, and the group filed in.

After walking down the winding passageway for a full fifteen minutes, the surrounding air became dry and cool, and the ever-burning lights on the walls were lit.

Finally, at the end of the passageway, a huge underground plaza appeared.

At the end of the square stood an enormous stone gate, and in front of the gate stood a dignified old man dressed in a golden robe, with his hands behind his back.

It was none other than the emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Emperor Xueye.

Behind Xueye stood three elderly men dressed in gray robes, their hair and beards all white. Although they appeared to be very old, the occasional glint of sharpness in their cloudy eyes made it impossible for anyone to look them directly in the eye.

"A Soul Douluo... and a peak Soul Douluo whose soul power is extremely profound, approaching that of a Title Douluo."

Chen Xin glanced at it and made a judgment in his mind.

These three individuals are likely the hidden secrets of the royal family, specifically tasked with guarding the national treasury's offerings.

Chapter 54 National Treasure

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"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Ning Fengzhi bowed slightly in greeting.

Xuan Hao also cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, though not perfectly, it was still a sign of respect: "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Hahaha, Sect Master Ning, Your Excellency Sword Douluo, there's no need for such formalities."

Emperor Xueye laughed loudly and strode forward. His gaze immediately fell on Xuan Hao, his eyes filled with scrutiny and admiration. He showed no trace of the rage he had shown in the imperial study yesterday, when he wished he could tear Xuan Hao to pieces.

"This... must be young friend Xuanhao, right?"

Emperor Xueye looked Xuanhao up and down, nodding in admiration, "Truly a hero emerges from among the young! To have such cultivation and demeanor at such a young age, it's no wonder that even Qinghe speaks highly of you."

Emperor Xueye remained silent about the previous incidents of kneeling during the avalanche and Dugu Yan being tied up, as if they had never happened.

His composure and thick skin certainly make him fit to be an emperor.

"Your Majesty flatters me."

Xuan Hao smiled and agreed, "It's just good luck, a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse."

He's here to collect something, and one shouldn't hit a smiling face. Since the old emperor is giving him face, he'll naturally play along.

"Young friend, you are too modest."

Emperor Xueye smiled and said no more. He turned and walked towards the huge stone door. "Since I promised you, I will not go back on my word. Apart from a few specific sacrificial items, you may choose three other treasures from the national treasury."

After speaking, Emperor Xueye walked alone to a recess beside the stone gate, took out a uniquely shaped dragon-shaped jade seal from his bosom, pressed it in, and then infused it with a rich soul power.

"Boom—!!"

A deep, thunderous roar echoed through the underground plaza.

The massive stone gate, ten meters high and ten meters wide, rose extremely slowly, driven by a mechanism.

"This is……"

The Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who had been silent all along, had a glint of light in his eyes the moment he saw the boulder.

His lips moved slightly, and an extremely faint sound reached Ning Fengzhi's ears:

"This stone gate is no ordinary thing."

"This material is incredibly hard and has a strong insulating effect on soul power. My spiritual power is completely unable to penetrate it."

"If this door is lowered, it would be difficult to force it open from the outside, even if I used all my strength."

Ning Fengzhi was secretly alarmed upon hearing this.

As a Soul Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his perception was more acute than Chen Xin's.

He could sense that the door itself was a priceless treasure!

As the massive dragon-slaying stone rose, the so-called royal treasury was finally revealed to everyone.

The first thing that catches the eye is a small, golden hill.

Countless gold soul coins, gold bricks, and various precious rare metals were piled up haphazardly at the entrance, reflecting a dazzling and mesmerizing light under the illumination of the ever-burning lamps.

“Wow…” Na’er exclaimed in surprise.

"Tch, so tacky."

However, as the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong scoffed at these worldly things. She merely glanced at them before disdainfully taking Xuan Hao's hand.

"Brother Xuanhao, don't be fooled by these; they're just ordinary junk. The real treasures are definitely hidden inside!"

After saying that, she ignored the slight twitching of Emperor Xueye's lips and pulled Xuanhao and Na'er into the depths of the treasure vault.

Once you pass through the outer "golden zone," the scenery inside changes dramatically.

Instead of the nouveau riche style of opulent splendor, rows of display cases made of special crystal have been erected.

"That's more like it."

Ning Rongrong, like a little mistress entering her own backyard, pointed to the things inside the crystal covers and began to explain them to Xuan Hao in great detail:

"Look at this, that's a ginseng king that's been around for ten thousand years. This stuff is incredibly nourishing. As long as you're still breathing, just put one in your mouth and you can stay alive."

"And that one, bright red like a mushroom, that's blood lingzhi, it has a miraculous effect on enhancing qi and blood."

"That white one is a snow lotus that lasts for ten thousand years..."

As she spoke, she pointed to the crystal domes and explained to Xuan Hao:

“Brother Xuanhao, look at these covers. These aren’t ordinary crystals; they’re special soul tools that can lock in the medicinal properties and spiritual energy of herbs, preventing them from being lost. Even if they’re left for hundreds of years, the herbs inside will still be as fresh as if they were just picked. We have a few in our family’s treasure vault, but… not as many as here.”

Although Xuan Hao didn't understand these things very well, seeing Ning Rongrong's professional demeanor, he nodded repeatedly and even gave Emperor Xue Ye a thumbs up:

"Your Majesty, you truly possess profound knowledge and experience."

Emperor Xueye wore a forced smile, but inside he was sweating profusely.

He really didn't expect that Ning Fengzhi would actually bring this "little witch" along!

Ning Fengzhi, as the sect leader, was an old fox. Even if he saw something good, he would keep quiet to save face.

But this little girl speaks without thinking, she doesn't watch her mouth, and she has a very sharp eye.

With her around, there's bound to be some bleeding today!

Just then, Ning Rongrong, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped.

She stood in an inconspicuous corner deep within the treasure vault, facing a seemingly ordinary wall, her large eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

"Brother Xuanhao! Over here!"

Ning Rongrong pointed to that corner, her voice trembling with excitement, "There's something there! And... something extremely powerful!!"

"That corner felt a hundred times more precious to me than all the herbs in this room combined!"

Xuan Hao's heart stirred. He stepped forward, pretended to touch the wall, and turned to look at Emperor Xue Ye:

"Your Majesty, behind this wall... there seems to be a hidden world?"

Emperor Xueye's expression changed instantly.

He strode forward, stood in front of the wall, and forced a smile.

“Young friend, there is indeed a secret room behind this. However, it contains the national treasure of my Heavenly Dou Empire, which not only symbolizes imperial power but also relates to the fate of the nation. It is really... inconvenient to show it to the public.”

"Your Majesty, this is not very interesting."

Xuan Hao stepped forward, looking at Xue Ye with an innocent expression. "You just said I could choose any three things, and I could take them with me. What? Now that you've found out I've taken a liking to something nice, you're reluctant to part with it?"

"This……"

On the snowy night, the Great Emperor's forehead was covered in sweat, and he was inwardly groaning.

He had said he could choose freely, but he didn't expect these kids to have such sharp eyes! Especially Ning Rongrong, she's practically a treasure-hunting rat!

"Young friend, you've misunderstood."

Emperor Xueye forced a smile and explained, "It's not that I'm stingy. But this thing... it's not just a treasure, it represents the destiny and history of the Heavenly Dou royal family. Indeed... it's inconvenient to spread."

Moreover, and most importantly, Ning Fengzhi was right behind him.

That thing was too mystical; even the royal family hadn't figured out its true purpose. If the discerning Ning Fengzhi were to see it, there was no guarantee the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wouldn't harbor some wicked intentions.

Xuan Hao looked at Xue Ye's expression, which was as if she were guarding against a thief, and understood what was going on.

"I see..."

"I am not one to force others to do things against their will. Since it is a national treasure, I certainly cannot take away what others cherish."

"How about this, Sect Master Ning and Senior Sword Douluo are waiting outside. You can take the three of us kids in and let us broaden our horizons and see the world, is that alright?"

Emperor Xueye was stunned for a moment.

That's one way to do it.

If Ning Fengzhi doesn't go in, even if the three children see it, they might not recognize its value. Besides, Xuan Hao has already made his point clear; if they refuse again, it would seem that the royal family is petty.

Ning Fengzhi, who was not far away, was an extremely shrewd person. Seeing Xue Ye's reaction and Xuan Hao's eyes, he immediately understood.