Chapter 871
The Twilight Emperor
After hesitating for a moment, the blindfolded man said, "I once had a son."
"But in a disaster many years ago, he was taken away by a man named 'Engker'."
"I have never seen him since then."
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze were all taken aback.
The name seemed to evoke a sense of familiarity in all three of them.
"The name 'Yingke' has appeared in our previous investigations as well," Chen Ze said cautiously.
"Some of the clues we have all point to him."
Tian Siyao held the blindfolded man's hand tightly and said sincerely, "Please believe us. If there is a way to find your son and break your curse, we will do everything we can."
The blindfolded man smiled and nodded, feeling the unwavering strength that Tian Siyao was conveying.
Without another word, the three followed the blindfolded man away from "Biquan" and through a lush forest.
Finally, we arrived at a small, long-neglected house in the village, surrounded by vegetation and mist.
After the door to Hidden Mist Pavilion opened, the three entered the dim and old interior.
A peculiar aura wafted towards them, making them feel slightly tense.
The blindfolded man looked at the three young people in front of him and said solemnly, "There once existed a mysterious item here called the 'Golden Armor'." He took a deep breath and continued, "The 'Golden Armor' could grant its holder power beyond the lifespan of ordinary people."
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze exchanged glances, all feeling a surge of surprise.
The blindfolded man sighed, his tone becoming serious:
"However, I warn you not to seek out or use the 'Golden Armor' lightly."
"While it can grant immense power, the accompanying side effects are extremely terrible and dangerous."
The three were shocked; they had never imagined that this mysterious item would be so terrifying.
The blindfolded man continued, "I discovered this secret in my experiments many years ago."
“I once mistakenly thought that a man named ‘Su Ran’ might be my long-lost son.”
"After some investigation, I realized that it was just a misconception."
"He only approached me in order to gain the ability to live forever, but he didn't know that it was actually a curse."
Tian Siyao clenched her fists gently; she could feel the endless pain and regret deep in Mr. Blindfold's heart.
The blindfolded man revealed to them: "The 'Golden Armor' is not actually a physical object; it is composed of a special kind of energy."
"It lies hidden in the unknown, waiting for the right person to discover and master it."
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze were very aware that this field was definitely not simple.
Tian Siyao looked at the blindfolded man and said with a firm gaze, "Blindfolded man, we understand."
"We will treat the 'Golden Armor' matter with utmost care and will not touch it lightly."
Qin Miyue stepped forward and bowed to the blindfolded man.
He said solemnly, "We will do our best to help you."
Chen Ze stood beside them, his expression resolute, and said, "We are on a mission, and we will never let you down."
The blindfolded man smiled slightly and looked gratefully at the three young men.
“Thank you for your help,” he said. “I believe you can do it.”
Then, the blindfolded man turned and left the Hidden Mist Pavilion, with the three of them following closely behind.
In order to find a way to break the curse, Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze decided to seek the help of an expert in ancient writing.
They learned that Chu Yao was a senior expert in ancient writing, possessing a wealth of knowledge and experience.
However, Chu Yao had not yet returned, so the three of them could only spend their days idly waiting. Finally, after a long wait, Chu Yao returned to their side.
Chu Yao's return brought a sigh of relief to Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze.
They couldn't wait to tell Chu Yao the story of the blindfolded man and their experiences at the Hidden Mist Pavilion.
Chu Yao's eyes gleamed with wisdom as she listened intently to the three people's stories.
His gaze would occasionally sweep over the ancient books on the bookshelf.
She paused for a moment, then said, "Specific runes and rituals are crucial for breaking such curses."
She tapped her fingers lightly on the table, pondering her next move.
Suddenly, as if she had remembered something, her expression changed:
"I have some good news to tell you! I received some information while investigating the recently appeared runes."
“Someone has seen runes similar to those used in the ‘Golden Armor’ embedded in a piece of armor called the ‘Twilight Emperor’.”
Chen Ze frowned slightly: "The Twilight Emperor?" Literally, this seems to contradict "Golden Armor."
Chu Yao nodded: "That's true."
"However, based on my research and communication with other paleographers."
"We have come to a hypothesis: 'Golden Armor' is not its real name, but rather refers to a specific energy."
"And the Twilight Emperor may be the carrier of this energy."
She continued, "However, finding runes and rituals associated with curses is not easy."
"I need more time to delve deeper into the research."
Qin Miyue couldn't help but ask, "So what should we do now?"
Chu Yao smiled and replied, "I can help you investigate information about the 'Twilight Emperor' and see if there are any further clues."
"Therefore, we need to go to an old library where we may be able to find relevant information."
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze all strongly agreed with the proposal.
They looked at Chu Yao with gratitude, finding a new hope in this predicament.
Chu Yao raised her head, her gaze fixed firmly on the three of them: "We must be prepared to go all out and be fearless."
"Although it is very difficult, as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to break the curse and free Mr. Blindfold."
The three nodded in unison, deciding to set off again.
They left their safe and simple shelter and embarked on a new adventure.
Chu Yao led Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze to a solemn and ancient building.
This is the legendary location of the library.
The city gate exudes an aura of vicissitudes, as if it has witnessed countless historical events.
The four entered the city gate and stopped in a huge square.
In the center of the square stands an ancient and tall statue, its body covered with intricate patterns and some damage.
Chu Yao gazed at the statue and murmured to herself, "This is the 'Twilight Emperor'."
She took a parchment scroll out of her backpack, unrolled it, and began to recite the runes inscribed on it.
Tian Siyao, Qin Miyue, and Chen Ze watched Chu Yao nervously.
Suddenly, the air around the statue began to distort slightly, and a mist enveloped the four of them. (End of Chapter)