The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

"Tuoba Yu, deal with this man in black robe thoroughly. We can't leave any hidden dangers behind. Then we should leave here quickly."

Tuoba Yu nodded slightly, his eyes showing determination. He walked to the body of the man in black robe and completely ended the last bit of life of the man in black robe.

Then, Tuoba Yu stood up, looked at Xi Yu, and said, "Okay, let's go."

Xiyu nodded, and walked away with Tuoba Yu.

Tuoba Yu and Xi Yu slowly walked up the stairs from the basement. It was already dark outside.

Ouyang Linlin had been pacing anxiously in the yard waiting. When she saw the two people, a smile of surprise suddenly broke out on her face. Her eyes were filled with unconcealable joy, and she hurried over.

"You finally came out. I was so worried!" Ouyang Linlin said anxiously, looking back and forth between the two of them, her face full of concern.

Then, she looked at Xi Yu and asked curiously, "Husband, what is the secret down there?" She blinked her big eyes, her face full of anticipation.

Xi Yu rubbed his brows and said tiredly, "Well, it's a long story. The situation below is very complicated."

Ouyang Linlin nodded obediently. Although she was still full of curiosity, she knew that this was not the time to ask further questions, so she followed the two of them quietly.

The three of them entered Xiyu's room together.

Tuoba Yu and Xi Yu had just stood firm when they heard a gentle knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Xi Yu asked vigilantly.

"It's me, Xiaohong." Xiaohong's gentle voice came from outside the door.

When Xi Yu heard this, his expression eased a little and he said, "Come in."

Xiaohong pushed open the door and walked in quickly with a concerned look on her face. After seeing the two of them, her eyes revealed a hint of relief.

Xi Yu looked at Xiao Hong, frowned slightly, and said, "Xiao Hong, why are you here?"

Xiaohong said anxiously: "Madam is worried about you because you went to the basement."

Xi Yu sighed, rubbed his forehead and said, "Alas, the situation below is very complicated. We met a man in black robe and had a fight with him, but in the end we still didn't find where the things lost from the temple were." As he spoke, a trace of helplessness and confusion appeared on his face.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and continued, "In the basement, we also found a place that looks like a treasure, but we haven't had time to explore it carefully yet."

Ouyang Linlin opened her mouth in surprise, her face full of disbelief.

"What? Treasure?"

Xiaohong also had a look of astonishment on her face, with her eyes wide open.

Just then, footsteps were heard at the door, and Xi Yu immediately closed his mouth alertly.

After a while, Wuyou's voice sounded outside the door.

"Have the two donors come up yet?"

Xi Yu responded, "Yes, Wuyou." Then he turned around and motioned Xiaohong to open the door.

Xiaohong nodded, walked quickly to the door and opened it.

Wuyou stood at the door and looked at everyone.

Wuyou walked in, eyes full of curiosity, looked at Xiyu and asked, "Donor, what is going on down there?"

Xi Yu frowned and said seriously, "Wuyou, I will explain this matter in detail to the abbot later. There is no rush now."

When Wuyou heard Xi Yu say this, he didn't ask any more questions. He nodded and said with a hint of reluctance: "Okay then, I'll take my leave first." After saying that, he turned around and slowly left.

After a while, a young monk came in with a vegetarian meal. He gently placed the meal on the table and said respectfully to Xi Yu and Tuoba Yu, "Two donors, this is the vegetarian meal prepared for you."

Xi Yu smiled and nodded in thanks: "Thank you, little master."

The little monk smiled and retreated.

Ouyang Linlin looked at the vegetarian meal, and Tuoba Yu touched his stomach and said with a smile: "Oh, I'm really a little hungry."

Ouyang Linlin stood up, smiled and said, "Take your time eating. I'll leave first." After that, she and Xiaohong turned around and left the room.

After finishing his meal, Xiyu fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Tuoba Yu couldn't help but ask, "Xiyu, what are you going to do with the treasure? Should we leave it here or take it away? If we take it away, do we really want to give it to the Xianbei people?"

Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Tuoba Yu, and asked, "How much do you know about the treasure?"

Tuoba Yu frowned and shook his head, and said in confusion: "I'm really not sure, I know very little about treasures."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, looked at Tuoba Yu and said seriously: "Think about it carefully again."

Tuoba Yu fell into deep thought.

After a while, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she said in a daze: "Ah, I seem to remember something. I once heard my brother Tuoba Lu say after he got drunk that this was looted from the Central Plains people by the Xianbei people a hundred years ago."

After hearing this, Xi Yu nodded, a thoughtful look on his face, and said slowly: "I have thought of this as well." There was a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

Tuoba Yu nodded as if he had suddenly realized something, and said seriously: "I understand what you mean, Xiyu. If this treasure really comes from the Central Plains, then the Xianbei should not be allowed to obtain this wealth. We must send it back to the Central Plains."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, looked at Tuoba Yu firmly, and said in a deep voice: "That's right, this wealth does not belong to the Xianbei. We can't let it fall into the hands of the Xianbei people."

Tuoba Yu remained silent, just lowered his head slightly, with a complicated expression.

Xi Yu frowned and looked at Tuoba Yu, and asked seriously: "Tuoba Yu, are you siding with the Xianbei people in your heart? Are you a little unhappy to hear my decision?"

Tuoba Yu raised his head, a bitter smile appeared on his face, and he said softly: "A little bit, after all, I am a Xianbei. When I heard you say that you want to send the wealth that may belong to the Xianbei back to the Central Plains, I can't help but feel a little uncomfortable."

There was a flash of confusion in her eyes, but she quickly became determined.

Then, Tuoba Yu took a deep breath, looked at Xi Yu and said, "However, I understand your decision and will support it."

Her face was full of sincerity and determination.

Xi Yu knocked gently on the old monk's door, and after getting a response, he pushed the door open and walked in.

When the old monk saw Xiyu, a happy smile suddenly appeared on his face, his eyes were full of love, and he hurriedly said, "Donor, you are here, please take a seat."

Xi Yu walked over and sat down opposite the old monk. The old monk couldn't wait to ask, "Donor, what's going on down there?"

Xi Yu looked somewhat helpless, and said slowly: "Master, to be honest, we didn't find anything that was lost in the temple."

The old monk was slightly startled, then sighed, but then Xi Yu said: "However, we found a treasure."

The old monk's eyes widened in astonishment, his mouth slightly opened, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He said in disbelief: "What? Treasure? I can't believe it!"

His face was full of shock and his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was trying to digest this shocking news.

Xi Yu took a deep breath and began to describe the specific events in detail to the old monk.

"Master, it's like this. We found a place that looks like a treasure in the basement, and it seems that there are many unknown secrets in that place."

As the old monk listened, he stroked his beard unconsciously, narrowed his eyes slightly and thought, waiting for Xi Yu to finish speaking.

He slowly said, "In my opinion, there must be another passage in the basement, otherwise all this would be hard to explain."

Xi Yu nodded in agreement and said, "Master, what you said is absolutely right. I also think so."

The old monk looked at Xi Yu, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and then said: "Donors, now that I have determined that this theft has nothing to do with you, the donors, you can leave."

Xi Yu waved his hands quickly and said seriously: "Master, this is not possible. We can't just leave like this. We must solve the problem of the treasure first."

The old monk opened his mouth in astonishment and asked incredulously, "Are you going to take the treasure away?"

Xi Yu looked at the old monk, his lips slightly raised, and asked with a hint of cunning: "Master, after we leave, should this treasure belong to the temple?"

His eyebrows were slightly raised, and there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

The old monk waved his hands and said firmly, "It is absolutely impossible. I am a monk and have long since given up everything. I have no desire for this treasure. I will report this to the government to handle it." His expression was serious, and his eyes were clear and firm. Xi Yu looked at the old monk and said slowly, "If that's the case, then I should take care of this matter."

The old monk looked confused and asked, "Why is this? Why is the donor so determined to intervene in this matter?"

Xi Yu straightened his chest and said solemnly: "Master, to be honest, I am the Prime Minister."

As he said this, his face was full of majesty and solemnity, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable momentum.

The old monk showed a suspicious look on his face, shook his head and said: "Don't deceive me, how can I know whether what you said is true or not."

Xi Yu didn't say much. He took out the token from his pocket and showed it in front of the old monk.

The old monk took a closer look and saw the logo and words on the token clearly visible. His eyes suddenly widened in disbelief.

After a long while, the old monk came back to his senses. He quickly put his hands together and said respectfully: "Amitabha, I am short-sighted and have offended the Prime Minister. I hope the Prime Minister will forgive me."

Xi Yu smiled slightly, put away the token, and said: "Master, there is no need to do this. Ignorance is not a problem."

The old monk nodded repeatedly, no longer having any doubts about Xi Yu's identity.

"Amitabha, I didn't know the donor was the Prime Minister. I am so sorry for my disrespect."

Xi Yu raised his hand slightly and said, "Master, there is no need to be so polite. As the prime minister, I naturally have the responsibility to properly handle such a major matter. I cannot let this treasure fall into the hands of others at will, so as to avoid unnecessary disputes and chaos."

The old monk nodded thoughtfully and said, "What the Prime Minister said makes sense, but the treasure issue is indeed tricky. I wonder what the Prime Minister plans to do?"

Xi Yu frowned, pondered for a moment and said, "This matter still needs to be considered carefully. First, we need to find out the origin and ownership of this treasure, and then make a decision. In any case, I will handle this matter in a fair and just manner and will not let it become the source of trouble."

The old monk looked at Xi Yu, his eyes gradually showing admiration, and nodded and said: "With the Prime Minister in charge, I feel much more relieved."

Xi Yu said solemnly: "Next, I must figure out what happened between the Xianbei and the Central Plains a hundred years ago. If it is completely confirmed that the Xianbei were wrong back then, then this treasure must belong to the Central Plains." His eyes were firm and majestic.

After hearing this, the old monk nodded slightly, thought for a moment and said, "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely right. It is indeed reasonable. I also think it should be so."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, then said: "Okay, Master, I'll go back to my room to rest first, and make plans for the follow-up matters later." After that, he turned and left.

The old monk looked at Xi Yu's departing back, secretly pondering Xi Yu's decision in his heart, and couldn't help but sigh at the integrity and responsibility of the prime minister.

After Xi Yu returned to the room, he clapped his hands twice lightly, and a black shadow instantly appeared in front of him.

Xi Yu said seriously, "Secret Guard, you are responsible for keeping a close eye on the passage in the basement tonight."

The secret guard cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Prime Minister."

Xi Yu continued, "I have already told the old monk the current results. Although I believe in the old monk, we still have to be on guard and never let anyone enter the basement again."

The secret guard nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice: "I understand. I will make sure everything goes well."

Xi Yu nodded slightly, waved his hand and said: "Go, don't be careless."

The secret guard disappeared in the room in a flash and went to carry out his mission.

Xi Yu knocked gently on Ouyang Linlin's door, and Ouyang Linlin's gentle voice came from inside the door: "Who is it?"

"It's me." Xi Yu responded.

The door was quickly opened and Ouyang Linlin stood at the door, looking at Xi Yu with a smile, a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Xi Yu walked into the room and Ouyang Linlin closed the door.

Xi Yu said seriously, "Linlin, I came here to tell you that I just told the old monk about our discovery of the treasure and revealed my identity."

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, with a faint smile on her face, and said softly: "This is good, at least things can be more clearly understood."

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Linlin with a hint of apology in his eyes, and then said: "Also, Linlin, I have to tell you that it may take a while. Because we need to figure out the treasure, the trip to Kushan may be delayed. I hope you can understand."

His face was full of sincerity.

Ouyang Linlin smiled gently, her eyes full of tenderness, and said, "I understand."

Ouyang Linlin clasped her hands together, raised her head slightly, and said softly: "Husband, you see, all this is arranged by the Buddha. Otherwise, how could we find the Xianbei treasure by such a coincidence?"

There was a pious and gentle smile on her face.

After listening to this, Xiyu nodded thoughtfully and said, "Linlin, you make sense."

Ouyang Linlin continued, "So, we should stay here to deal with these matters. This is also what the Buddha meant."

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Linlin, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and replied: "Well, then let's follow the Buddha's will."

Ouyang Linlin smiled, her eyes sparkling, and continued, "Since it is the arrangement of the Buddha, then we should just do it with peace of mind. Perhaps in the process, there will be more unexpected gains."

Xi Yu looked at her expectant expression and responded with a smile: "Yes, maybe there are many unknown stories and secrets hidden behind this treasure."

"No matter what, we must remain in awe. And I believe that the final result will not disappoint us."

After Xi Yu left Ouyang Linlin's room, he slowly walked towards his own room. His steps were a little heavy, and his mind was full of thoughts.

Returning to the room, Xi Yu gently closed the door and sat down on the edge of the bed tiredly.

His eyes were a little confused. What difficulties would he encounter during the next investigation?

He frowned, his mind running through all the possible scenarios.

You may encounter some historical mysteries that are difficult to solve, mysterious forces may come to compete for the treasure, or some unknown grievances and hatreds may be involved.

Xi Yu sighed, rubbed his temples, and tried to relax himself.

Lying on the bed, Xiyu stared at the ceiling. Gradually, he fell asleep in his thoughts, waiting for tomorrow to come, waiting to meet those unknown challenges.

In Haishe's room, she sat quietly on the bed. Her complexion looked much better than before, with a healthy blush.

Shuang'er stood aside, with an excited smile on her face, and said happily: "Madam, that old man's medical skills are really great. Look, you are much better now!"

Haishe smiled, shook his head gently, and said in a calm tone: "That's only one aspect. I think my good rest also has a lot to do with it."

That night, both the master and the servant tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

That night, the room was silent, with only the moonlight shining through the window onto the ground.

Haishe lay on the bed, his eyes wide open, not feeling sleepy at all.

Shuang'er sat on the edge of the bed, fiddling with the corners of her clothes from time to time, and also tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Finally, Shuang'er couldn't help but speak.

"Ma'am, you're still awake?"

Haishe sighed softly and said, "Yeah, I don't know why, but I just can't sleep tonight."

Shuang'er blinked and said, "Then let's chat. We have nothing to do anyway."

Haishe nodded, a smile on his face, and said, "Okay, what do you want to talk about?"

Tuoba Yu tossed and turned in bed, her beautiful eyes flickering in the darkness, and she was obviously not sleepy either.

The process of seeing the treasure kept appearing in her mind.

However, at this moment, she felt a strong resistance in her heart, and she didn't want to hear anything related to Xianbei.

She closed her eyes tightly and frowned, as if trying to block out all the troubles and pain.

However, she also knew clearly that this was impossible.

Because whenever the Xianbei were mentioned, she would involuntarily think of her brother, and endless sadness would well up in her heart. (End of this chapter)