Imperial Treasure-Chapter 955 - 575: Statue of the Gods (2)

He received a text message and opened it.

It was a picture of a young man’s back, with a rotating octagonal golden dial on it. The dial had strange patterns and fonts, with a person curled up inside, indistinguishably male or female, but evoking a sense of dark tranquility...

But the person was unconscious, vomiting, and even American hospitals couldn’t figure it out, only able to state the illness was extraordinary.

It’s a curse!

Frank placed the phone on the glass tea table, pale but still composed, looking at the Old Wizard with cold eyes: "Was it you?"

The Old Wizard turned away: "I told you, it’s a curse from the gods." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"No cure?"

A hint of murder flashed on Frank’s face.

"You want to kill me? Although I’m gravely injured now, it doesn’t mean someone who hasn’t even reached S-level can kill me. In a life-or-death fight, I have confidence that all four of you would die here."

"I’m afraid not," Sui Yi interrupted softly, "I don’t like dead people in the house."

The two then quieted down.

"Sir, do you have a method? This is a curse from your Wizard Tribe..." Frank placed his hope on Sui Yi.

Sui Yi looked at him, "Who told you it’s a curse from the Wizard Tribe?"

What?

The Old Wizard was also taken aback.

"As said before, it’s a curse from the gods, not from a wizard. I’m powerless, but you can still follow your original goal and seek the secrets of the Statue of the Gods. After all, the curse came from the Eye of the God, and only godly power can lift it."

Sui Yi crossed his hands, looking at Frank, his voice somewhat deep and quiet: "Everyone must pay the price for their actions. Although the people of the Cambodian Wizard Tribe didn’t necessarily die entirely because of you, ultimately, you initiated this event, serving as the beginning, and as the cause, this effect naturally must have someone to bear it."

"No one can help you, Frank."

Frank finally understood why Sui Yi’s attitude was so cold initially, because in the Cambodian affair, he indeed couldn’t stand on moral grounds.

After a moment of silence, he took out a scroll from his pocket.

It was a piece of ancient parchment, the skin of some unknown creature, without any cuts or damage, with great toughness and smoothness.

He handed the scroll to Sui Yi,

"I think this is what they want to obtain, but the ancient text on it is completely incomprehensible to me. I am hardly less knowledgeable about the world’s ancient languages than many so-called expert professors, yet I have no clue about this one. I only know it’s in the language of the Wizard Tribe. I have contacted some very capable people privately for translations, but ultimately together we could only decipher ’Statue of the Gods,’ the rest was completely incomprehensible, fortunately, there’s a map below."

"However, I always feel there’s very important information on it."

"Maybe you can understand it, and then tell me exactly what to do."

Frank was not exactly remorseful but wanted to save his family.

He needed Sui Yi’s help.

Sui Yi took the scroll, opened it, and the more he read, the more he frowned, finally locking his brows, and after closing the scroll, he said two words.

"Mountain Hua."

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Before Frank left, he said one last thing to the Old Wizard.

"I have a feeling we’ll meet again, perhaps then we can settle scores."

"Of course, I feel no guilt about the curses on your tribe. First, I’m a genuine treasure hunter, treasure hunting is my profession, and I’m mentally prepared for any adventure, danger, and cost. Second, your tribe’s curses and deaths, you know better than anyone why they happened, so don’t blame it on me."

"Third!"

Frank squinted, "After all, aren’t we all just pawns in the end?"

He left.

Gong Jiu and the others clenched their fists.

"Only when he was leaving did I finally see the demeanor of a true adventurer in him for three seconds..."

"Before, he was just a young-looking, healthy white-haired old dude..."

It seemed Gong Jiu and others had a low opinion of Frank.

Once he left, there was a wave of complaints.

Of course, the Old Wizard deeply pondered over Frank’s words. After a while, he took a small iron box from his pocket.

"Sir, this is the Eye of the God. I think it’s best kept in your custody now, lest it be snatched by the people from the Forbidden Forest."

He handed the Eye of the God in front of Sui Yi.

Natasha squinted her eyes as she looked on.

Gong Jiu and others also watched.

Sui Yi shook his head.

"I can’t touch it."

"Sir, worried it’s trouble..."

"Not just trouble"

Sui Yi lowered his gaze, tapping the teacup with his fingers, then looked up at them: "It severely harms wizards."

"Especially me."

Sui Yi’s words were shocking, the Old Wizard seemed to understand something, but dared not believe, only pursing his lips, hoarsely changing the subject, telling Sui Yi: "I certainly plan to go to Mountain Hua, regardless of your decision, I’ll have to stay here for a few days..."

"The shackles on your body are deep, but they might not claim your life quickly, I’ll adjust your health accordingly before then."

Sui Yi was considerate towards the Old Wizard, who was naturally grateful, "Thank you, sir. How should I adjust? My body... it’s probably beyond medication fix, given the curse..."

However, Sui Yi only stood up, casually rolled up his sleeves, and said: "Take off your clothes."

The Old Wizard: "..."

Gong Jiu and the others: "..."

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The Old Wizard was quite reserved, unwilling to undress in front of so many people, but Gong Jiu and the others insisted. Ha, you old geezer, wanting to bare your chest in front of our goddess, huh, dream on! (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to recommend, vote monthly. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)