Is there any hope for me, who proposed to the world-destroying empress at the very beginning?

A delicate fragrance wafted from her lips, not the scent of wine, but the scent of her beloved.

But what he received was Jun Hongyan's tightly closed door, her aura changing in an instant.

Her aggressive gaze suggested that she already considered Su Liang hers for the taking. She tossed the wine jug aside and smiled.

The alcohol must have had an effect, as it caused two flushes to appear on her cheeks.

She raised her hand and lifted Su Liang's chin, her beautiful face already close to Su Liang's cheek.

A soft laugh rang in Su Liang's ear, accompanied by an alluring fragrance that filled his mind. He then heard Jun Hongyan murmur.

"Unfortunately, even that is not enough to make me dress you in red."

"Young man, you still have a long way to go."

Su Liang's breath hitched; he could no longer smell Jun Hongyan's scent.

Jun Hongyan's hand left Su Liang's, and her body also created some distance between them. She took a few steps forward, then suddenly turned around and said again.

"Young man, if you ever reach the national treasury, remember to examine it carefully. Behind some treasures are hidden doors; the treasures within are not of this world."

As far as humans can imagine.

"Do you think I understand what I'm telling you?"

Su Liang nodded blankly, then realized what was happening in the next moment, while Jun Hongyan continued walking forward.

(This concludes the first chapter.)

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Treasury of the Great Qin Dynasty

He gazed at Jun Hongyan's retreating figure and chuckled softly.

"Even without your help, I can do better. I can dress you in red and give you a grand wedding procession. Don't worry."

The figure trembled slightly before moving forward, but never looked back, and continued to walk further and further away.

Just as Su Liang was about to leave the platform, he saw a figure hurrying towards him in the night.

Immediately afterwards, Liuli landed in front of Su Liang. She made no attempt to hide the displeasure in her eyes and sniffed at Su Liang a few times.

He raised his hand in front of his nose and gently fanned his breath a few times, and his complexion improved slightly.

"How could someone like you be chosen by your master? You're not only a weakling, but you also don't know how to keep yourself clean."

"If it were me, I would have killed you with one blow on that very day."

"I don't know what my master was thinking, that he would willingly make things so convenient for a heartless person like you."

Su Liang was initially in a good mood when he saw Liu Li, but after hearing Liu Li's cold words, he couldn't help but frown.

What do you want to say?

"What did I say? I just told you to stay away from my master in the future."

Liuli pouted, revealing an extremely disgusted expression.

A sudden, chilling glint flashed in his eyes, instantly plunging the entire platform into an ice cellar.

"The master has no need for extra emotions in her life. Whether it is the exclusion by the royal family or the fading of family ties, these are the most insignificant things to her."

"And your presence—is completely superfluous!"

"If you know what's good for you, take your dear sister and leave the princess's residence and the capital city as soon as possible. This is not a place for you."

"Your master's spiritual world has no place for her. What awaits her is the whole world, not a mere concern that cannot serve her purpose!"

If Su Liang still couldn't understand Liu Li's words by this point, he might as well jump off the platform.

He understood, but he didn't respond.

You are not a fish, how can you know the thoughts of a fish?

Su Liang turned around directly, ignoring Liu Li's warning.

He walked down from the platform, and as he left, he put his hands behind his head, making an indifferent gesture.

"Humph!"

Liuli snorted coldly and pointed to the starry sky.

"Since that's the case, then don't blame... me!"

In the darkness of the night, it was like a shooting star streaking across the sky, disappearing in an instant.

The next day, Su Liang left the princess's residence early in the morning, led by the Imperial Guards, and went straight to the national treasury.

The Qin Dynasty's treasury was overflowing, making it a treasure land that was the envy of all under heaven.

In the past, those who could enter the national treasury were all talented and extraordinary individuals who had made great contributions to the Qin Dynasty.

Su Liang stood outside the national treasury, and two Imperial Guards soldiers guarding the treasury opened the treasury gates for him.

At first glance, it did not appear to be a remarkable treasure of heaven and earth; both its appearance and its contents seemed ordinary.

One of the Imperial Guards gestured for Su Liang to enter and then gave him instructions.

"His Majesty has decreed that Young Master Su may take one treasure, but he must not be greedy. We will wait here for Young Master Su's return."

After nodding to the two Imperial Guards, Su Liang stepped into the national treasury.

Inside the national treasury was a grand hall that stretched for a thousand paces. Looking into it from one end, one could see countless treasures.

Every few dozen steps, a crystal-clear luminous pearl hangs upside down above the national treasury, casting a soft glow that allows Su Liang to see where he is and what scenery he sees.

Upon entering, the gate to the national treasury behind Su Liang was already tightly closed.

The treasures in the national treasury closest to him did not attract much of his attention.

However, these treasures can be of great benefit to ordinary people.

Su Liang's target was not these things, nor the treasures deeper in the national treasury.

He still remembered Jun Hongyan's instructions from last night; that so-called treasure, which was beyond the imagination of ordinary people, must be extraordinary.

Jun Hongyan is the eldest princess of the Great Qin Dynasty. To receive such praise from Jun Hongyan, one must be no ordinary person.

Su Liang wandered around the national treasury for a week, during which he discovered several treasures that caught his eye.

However, Su Liang was not swayed by this and did not abandon his earlier plans.

Just as he was lingering in the second week, Su Liang suddenly looked at a bead the size of a fist.

The bead was pure white, with no luster showing through it, making it a rare piece of glass.

Unlike other treasures, the glass beads were not displayed in the main hall. Instead, half of them were deeply embedded in a high shelf within the hall.

Su Liang approached the glass bead, but inside the completely transparent bead, he could not see anything.

He couldn't help but raise his hand and lightly touch the glass. As soon as his palm fell, Su Liang knew that he had found the secret door that Jun Hongyan had mentioned.

Without hesitation, Su Liang raised his hand and placed it heavily on the glass.

The glass glass descended into the depths of the elevated road, and ripples spread out from within it.

Immediately afterward, Su Liang felt a tremor beneath his feet, and a deafening roar that could almost pierce his eardrums echoed throughout the hall.

Su Liang hurriedly followed the sound

Look, in the center of the main hall, a square black pit has been revealed.

Standing outside the cave, Su Liang saw stone steps leading down into the depths of the earth.

A dim light emanated from the cave, and it wasn't the luminous pearl above his head; it must have been the glow of a precious artifact illuminating the area.

How could a treasure that shines like the stars in the night sky deep within a cave be an ordinary object?

Without hesitation, Su Liang stepped onto the stone steps and slowly walked down into the cave.

After sinking three zhang into the ground, the view suddenly became clear, and the light that Su Liang had seen earlier came from there.

He went further inside and found it to be nothing more than a narrow underground stone chamber, but inside there were three precious treasures, standing in three directions of the chamber.

The first thing Su Liang saw was a treasure book. As he walked forward, he saw the words "Imperial World Scripture Treasure Book" written on it.

The book floated upright, and activated automatically when Su Liang tried to approach.

Golden characters detached from the book and floated above it, recording the ways in which the royal family ruled the world.

Su Liang looked toward the left side of the stone chamber, where a precious sword stood diagonally on the floor.

After exchanging a glance with Su Liang, he let out an endless shout.

The sound seemed unwilling, unwilling to be confined to this small stone chamber. Its body trembled after a soft murmur, and more intense sounds came to Su Liang's ears.

Amidst the tremors, a golden dragon could be faintly seen soaring up, illuminating the entire stone chamber.

Su Liang knew that the luster he had seen earlier was the golden dragon light emanating from this blade.

He took a deep breath, resisting the urge to step forward and grasp the knife in his hand.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Nameless Jade Pendant, Above the Misty Rain Pavilion

Su Liang turned around and looked at the other side of the stone chamber.

A piece of precious armor stood before them, its surface gleaming with a golden sheen. However, unlike the sword, it did not evoke a hint of pleading.

However, judging from the hype surrounding the armor, it is probably no less impressive than the previous sword.

It's just that it's still proud and unwilling to bow its head easily.

After examining the three treasures, Su Liang stroked his chin, unsure of what to choose.

Choosing the manual would greatly benefit Jun Hongyan, while choosing the treasured sword or armor would likely significantly enhance Su Liang's strength.

Just by looking at the style of these three items, Su Liang knew that these treasures were at least above the super grade.

Just as Su Liang was hesitating, the system's urging voice resounded in his ears.

"Why bother with these mundane things? Look at that book, right there, see it? Just take it with you and leave."

Su Liang followed the system's direction and saw only a dull, yellowish jade pendant.

From the outside, it doesn't appear to be anything precious, and it doesn't even have any advantage compared to the treasures outside the national treasury.

Su Liang looked at it for a long time, then walked forward and came to the jade pendant, raising his hand to gently hold it in his hand.

"Dog System, tell me why you chose it?"