Chapter 10: The Sleeping Treasure

There is no danger, all right, enough with the nonsense, time is short, let's act quickly

There is even more than this; the deposits in major banks, the goods in prominent shops, and the collections in the treasure chambers of noble mansions are all now ours

"No, it is too wasteful of time and manpower. We will act independently, with each person responsible for a specific area." Pirey decisively rejected.

"Purchase a complete set of the outstanding Lynx outfit, along with several purebred Fralanian horses, a manor, and servants; these are all essential!" Downton spoke with a face full of longing, narrating his dreams with great seriousness, numbing his opponents, while inwardly he was filled with cold laughter

Pirey could not help but complain, yet in the next moment, he was astonished into silence

Tony's eyes nearly bulged out, the golden light making his breathing heavy

What appeared in the sight of the crowd was a magnificent and splendid main city, with streets arranged in a staggered manner, intersecting and orderly, resembling a chessboard.

If it is a city destroyed by war, why are those buildings intact? Robinson racked his brains but could not find an answer

Downton's expression remained unchanged, but deep down, he was almost burning with anxiety; the wealth of this entire city was practically forcing him to his death

Looking at the silent corridor, Downton suppressed the impulse to choose a nearby room, walked to the middle section, left a few footprints in front of a door, created the illusion of entering, then retraced his steps along the footprints he had just made, and finally pushed open a door and jumped inside

"Time is tight, let's hurry to find the magic stone!" Duren urged, this fellow was oblivious to the hostility of the other party.

No footprints were left, which should help avoid being found by them quickly! Downton had to be cautious, "Durham hetushu.com.com, you must not foolishly go back!"

This is indeed an opportunity to easily become a billionaire, who would be willing to share it with a stranger they just met? Not to mention that the person you would share it with is so weak that you could easily defeat them with just a finger.

Rest assured, you will not suffer any loss; in the end, you will receive an extra share of gold coins! Robinson reassured Downton, resembling a generous financier.

Indeed, it is not wrong; perhaps the sudden onset of war caused the residents here to evacuate without having the time to take their personal belongings. Robinson picked up a gold coin, feeling the cold metallic touch, his voice trembling, "Look at the scale of this main city; it must have at least six hundred thousand inhabitants, the immense wealth of six hundred thousand people, all lying there, waiting for us to excavate."

Durham happily punched Downton in the chest

Aside from Downton, Robinson and the other three subconsciously swallowed their saliva. If they were to obtain these, it would not be an exaggeration to say they could rival nations in wealth, and becoming billionaires would be absolutely no problem. It is important to note that among those nobles, there are quite a few who are millionaires, and now, all their gold coins would belong to you.

If I had known, I wouldn't have discarded the backpack. Tony pounded his chest in frustration, regretting it immensely. Soon, a hint of ferocity appeared on his face; if he killed the two of them, he would save two portions of food, and of course, there would also be two large fortunes.

The elegant and grand planning layout makes the main city appear as if it were a timeless masterpiece painted by the great artist Van Gogh, filled with beauty, resembling a stately and magnificent woman

The ecstasy on the faces of the four individuals dissipated, as they finally realized that the current situation was not as optimistic as they had imagined

What are you going crazy about

Robinson had originally intended to keep Downton and Duren close to monitor them, but upon hearing this, he hesitated instead

Tony gazed at the castle in the city center, his eyes filled with fervor. "To possess such a central city, it must belong to a high-ranking, powerful noble family with a lineage spanning thousands of years, right? How much wealth could he possibly have? It must be immeasurable!"

"Kid, you've struck it rich. How do you plan to spend this money?" Tony said, putting his arm around Downton's shoulder, feigning warmth, while inwardly he was dying of laughter. Two fools, completely played by Robinson and yet unaware of it. If he lets you leave alive, that would truly be a sight to behold.

What people see in order to view the distant scenery is due to the presence of fireflies that emit a dim red glow, which gather to form bands of light resembling the aurora

After thousands of years, the fabric had long since weathered away. Before Robinson could untie it, the money bag had disintegrated into fragments, and dozens of coins clinked and clattered as they fell to the floor, rolling out.

"I've struck it rich!" Robinson suddenly let out a low roar, shattering the silence of the bedroom

"How should we group ourselves?" Downton looked at Pirey and said, "Why don't we form a group? Our strength is lacking, and if we act alone, we will perish!"

As long as one survives, there is a chance! Downton thought of the Book of Magic, and with the fivefold concentration of magical energy here, he should be able to quickly ascend to the Soul Stage.

But it is too dangerous. "Downton feigned a reluctant expression, actually retreating by advancing; if he were to propose acting alone, given Robinson's character, he would surely be suspicious.

"One on each side!" Robinson pointed to the stairs at both ends of the corridor, provokingly asking, "You are not cowards, are you?"

Are we underground?" Downton looked up, only able to see a thick layer of black clouds, with not a ray of sunlight breaking through.

Four individuals rushed urgently to the window blinds and the - picture - book, and their expressions immediately froze.

"Are you out of your mind? Those wandering around the streets are undead creatures, not gold coins!" Tony complained, as the ghouls roaming the streets nearly drove him insane; if discovered, he would definitely be torn to shreds

When wealth is not easily attainable, they will confront the crisis before them. What Downton must do is to demonstrate its value, so that they will not immediately resort to self-destruction

But now, this noblewoman has already lain in the cemetery, for the lord of the city has died

The buildings are also covered with a type of dark moss that emits a green glow

Five days' worth of food, just enough for one portion per person, is that acceptable?" Downton was concerned that it would all be taken away, so he distributed it directly

"A deadlock!" Downton chuckled bitterly, as if the goddess of fate had lifted her skirt to reveal her alluring black silk legs, only to suddenly change her mind and spit in your face.

The most troublesome aspect is that during their previous escape, Robinson and the other two had already displayed hostility. If Downton still cannot realize that the other party hired him merely as bait, then he would truly be hopelessly foolish

This appears to be an inn, but never mind, I will first find a place to hide and absorb magical energy

With a clap, Downton waved and high-fived his friend

Do not forget that the concentration of magical energy here is the most important resource!" Duren interjected excitedly.

"Downton, you are not going to monopolize the food, are you?" Pire quickly gave his friend a look to stop, as the three of them had known each other for a long time and could understand each other's thoughts through small gestures.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Tang Dun took out the grimoire and placed it on his lap. He took a few deep breaths and began the vortex meditation. Time was too tight; he didn't even have the chance to speak with Homa.

This precious land is of great value and the books are expensive. Not to mention the enhancement of one's own strength, simply by conveying the information to His Majesty the King, if it is confirmed, the presenter will immediately be granted at least the hereditary noble title of an earl based on the concentration of magical energy.

On the continent of Westland, any area where the concentration of magical energy exceeds the average is a coveted territory among the major nations, as it can cultivate more and stronger magic users, thereby directly enhancing the military strength of the country

Of course not, it depends on the situation. There are quite a few ghouls in this building, and we will have to rely on you to deal with them. If I die, I will be finished as well. Damn it, I wish I were at the Soul Stage!" Tang Dun revealed a look of frustration, subtly emphasizing the strength of both sides, indicating that he posed no threat at all.

Downton is quite self-aware, and Robinson and the other two are old partners, so it is still possible for them to share equally. However, what about myself and Duren? To them, we are merely strangers. Most importantly, in their eyes, these two miscellaneous fish have no ability to protect themselves at all

This is not a dilapidated aristocracy that is commonplace, but rather a genuine lord with granted territories, allowing ordinary people to leap into the capital of mainstream society.

Finally, I have temporarily saved my life! Downton noticed that his entire back was soaked without him realizing it, and sweat dripped onto the floor, dampening the dust

I want to buy a dozen elf maids, a dozen fox girls, and change them every night without stopping! Tony, excited to the point of bursting with youthful acne, is rambling about how to enjoy life in the future

The crowd fell silent, as they were unable to provide any answers

Robinson completely ignored Tony, excitedly rushed to the furniture, rummaged through it, and soon found a money pouch

Those ghouls are not mere clay to be molded at will, and there may be other undead creatures lurking. If you do not eliminate them, you will never obtain the gold that lies in slumber.

His strength is simply insufficient to protect the food; if he does not hand it over, it will provoke the other party, and even a severe beating would be a light consequence. If the relationship becomes strained, any further actions would become inconvenient.

You too

Downton poured cold water on him, but he did not give up and began to save himself

Downton proceeded cautiously until he reached the bottom of the stairs, at which point he leaned against the wall and let out a long sigh

The expressions of the four individuals were quite grim; fortunately, if Downton had not lost his backpack, everyone would have had to go hungry.

Robinson nodded, seeing that Downton had no ulterior motives

The architecture, filled with the beauty of Baroque style, is magnificently and orderly situated along the long street, surrounding the Duke's Castle at the center of the main city like stars encircling the moon

Robinson gave a glance, and Tony and Pierre immediately pulled Downton and Duren, pushing them out of the bedroom

Robinson slowly opened the door, and as the rusty hinges emitted a piercing creak, he poked his head out to assess the situation

What on earth is this place? Where have all the people gone? Tony could not hide the astonishment on his face

We do not have much food, and if we cannot find supplies within two days, we will surely starve to death! Downton intentionally set a deadline to convey to them that time is of the essence; the more people there are, the more strength we have.

Enormous wealth is always a perfect dilemma that tests human nature, and many people will submit blank answers

Fortunately, Downton had made preparations in advance! Robinson smiled, placing his right hand on Tony's shoulder and giving it a firm press, signaling him to remain calm.

This large main city is covered in dust, devoid of any vitality, as if it has been shrouded in a layer of a coffin, buried within a cemetery

"You are the coward, Downton, be careful with everything!" Duren rolled his eyes and extended his right hand