THE LEGEND OF YIN
45. THE SECRETS OF THE GOLDEN SKULL AND THE BROKEN SHACKLES

Author :Hufff.... After a long wait finally this novel passed the contract 🌹

On his way to the kingdom, Yin Hao's steps came to a halt as Qin Ruo was seen running hastily down the road and making some servants who followed him from behind find it difficult to catch up to him.

"Mr princess please be careful !"

"Consider your steps princess, you may fall later !"

"Tabib Hao, good afternoon. Do you have free time ? I'd like to take you to see the dew crystal blossom."Said the girl as soon as she arrived and stood before Yin Hao with intermittent breathing.

"I'm sorry for my stupidity, princess. It's not that I refuse your kind invitation, it's just that there's some business I need to talk to your father about."

"again like this, you always refuse, do you not like me ?"

Seeing Qin Ruo's change in expression was quite obvious, Yin Hao thought that he would be more gentle with the girl next time but duty was still number 1 and had to come first even if he had to refuse the request of a god.

"I'm sorry princess, today I'm really busy and I don't have time to do anything unimportant, I hope you understand."

Yin Hao thought it would be difficult to face Qin Ruo's childish demeanor, it turned out that the girl was more understanding than he had expected.

"Alright I understand, physician Hao has worked hard to help father. But ! Promise me, if you get a chance, let's go shopping with me."

"Alright princess, I promise,"Yin Hao cupped both palms and slightly bowed.

Then Qin Ruo and some of his servants walked away from the place. Although this time his wish was rejected, Qin Ruo still felt quite happy because even though not now when he could spend time together with Yin Hao and himself was sure it would be very pleasant.

"Good girl,"Murm Yin Hao for not expecting Qin Ruo to be a child of understanding.

Realizing that it was already late at night, Yin Hao sped up his steps towards the kingdom.

****

In the royal meeting room, as usual all the higher-ups were seen gathering and talking about the war and the progress of training the new soldiers that began today.

Unlike the usual heavy days, Qin Zhu who was sitting on his throne chair while supporting his face with one palm looked uninspired.

Although both of his eyes were staring at a counselor who was talking, he thought flying somewhere but clearly he was thinking about Wu Xie's previous words.

'Miss Wu Xie's offer was very tempting but the consequences were also quite large. However, the middle eastern kingdom has been making suspicious moves lately and to overcome the problem I have sent General Wang Chun to investigate the matter there before but never get it bright spot. Do I have to ask the healer Hao again ? No !! I am a king, beyond all that I have been too troublesome for Physician Hao for the coming war, so as much as possible I have to finish this alone. I have to finish this war and then just think about it again..."

As his thoughts were drifting, Qin Zhu suddenly regained consciousness when his adviser called him, in fact the man had already called him several times and was seen looking at him worriedly.

"My king, are you okay ? Otherwise, I can call a healer to check on you."

"Ah ! No, I was just a little daydreaming. So, where are we ?"

"According to daily reports, physician Hao has done a very good job. His words yesterday were just nonsense, in fact, he was able to make aray that locked up the natural energy in it so that all our soldiers could absorb it as much as possible and most likely will soon break through the soul formation level in the near future."

Qin Ruo's countenance became bright again hearing the good news.

"Good ! Under these circumstances we will be ready to accept the attack, make sure the weapons supply is sufficient for all the warriors !"

At about the same time Yin Hao entered the room, immediately he cupped his palms together and bowed.

"Thank you my respect, king Zhu."

Qin Zhu waved."Standing healer Hao, you've done your job very well and I appreciate it. So, is there something the healer wants to talk about ?"

Yin Hao straightened his body again."It's only a little and not very important, if you have the time to ask king Zhu to listen."

"Of course ! Please say."

"I'm sure the king's advisor told me all about the new swordsman's progress in his coach today, so I'll talk about something else... Regarding Miss Wu Xie's previous request, did the king know about the mine he was referring to."

"..."- ".Qin Zhu did not reply for a moment as he was recalling, then said."If it was about the mine that Miss Wu Xie meant, as I recall it was in the south of this area and a good distance away from this city, I found out because a few months ago the woman foolishly mentioned the location of the mine to me. Whether it was intentional or not, it should be that if inside the mine were stored priceless treasures he should be more careful in speaking."

"Priceless treasure ?"Yin Hao furrowed his brows.

"True, out of curiosity I once sent a spy to investigate the mine in question. It turns out that the mine is located in the middle of a large village, from the local folklore, there is a black dragon who lives in the deepest part of the mine, in addition to dragons there is a golden skull that is touted as the smartest brain in the world. He said the black dragon was the one guarding the skull, but I emphasized that this is just a story of the wind and there is no hard evidence that can prove the truth."

"By the way, why would a healer want to know about this ?"

"I'm just looking for a little reference because I'm going to check there to look around, it doesn't seem too bad. So when will Miss Wu Xie send her resources ?"

"Miss Wu Xie will directly send those resources the next morning along with some of her associate's protective warriors."

"Good, I feel tense because our supply is up. Hearing that certainty I became a little calm, then I said goodbye because there was nothing more I needed. I resign, king Zhu."

"Wait for the doctor, I'll order a waiter to take you home because it's too late and the weather's cold."

"Thank you for your kindness and generosity, king Zhu."Yin Hao bowed while cupping his two palms.

*****

After arriving at the sky villa, Yin Hao immediately went to the reading room because the villa was also equipped with a library.

Yin Hao searched through the history books of the beginning of the formation of the world of cultivators because the legend of the golden skull or commonly known by the god with the nickname 'Old scholar' was also justified by his teacher.

"I'm sure there must be a book that tells about the 'Old Wise' in question."

The reason Yin Hao wanted to know so much about the 'Old Wise' was because he wanted to use his insights to find out the beginning of the formation of the world of cultivators as well as the secrets that the gods cover from the mortal / the humans. Because before he decided to leave the mountain, Yin Hao still remembered that he had listened to the conversation of his teacher and the god of punishment, from the conversation of the two, there was clearly something that was being covered up by the gods from his own teacher. If Yin Hao's conjecture had been proven wrong, then why did the gods close their eyes and ears and let Qin Ling's tyranny ravage the world if they cared about humans ?

"There's a big question mark, I have to break it and stop it !!"

*****

Meanwhile at the top of a rock mountain that pierced through the sky, there were four broken chains and two men standing around the place.

"I'm finally back ! Ahahaha !!!"

????? Who is she ??