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Chapter 290 Where is the Treasure Map?

Jiang Lingyun then realized she had let something slip and, embarrassed and angry, said, "Murong Xuewei, stop playing these tricks!"

"A trick?" Murong Xuewei chuckled lightly. "Jiang Lingyun, you're in a very dangerous situation. The people of Nanzhao don't trust you, and Gu Ye has led his troops south..." She paused, "How much longer do you think you can hold out?"

Jiang Lingyun released Murong Xuewei's collar and took two steps back: "You think this will sway me?"

“I didn’t mean to sway you,” Murong Xuewei straightened her collar, “I was just wondering why you’re in such a hurry.” She looked out the window, “Is it because the deadline the people of Nanzhao gave you is shorter than I expected?”

Jiang Lingyun's expression changed.

“So,” Murong Xuewei continued, “you’d better think carefully: do you want to continue trusting those Nanzhao people who could kill you at any moment, or…”

"Or what?" Jiang Lingyun sneered, "Join your cause? Don't even dream about it!"

Murong Xuewei looked at him, a deep meaning flashing in her eyes: "Are you sure the people of Nanzhao will really give you time to find the treasure map?"

"You..." Jiang Lingyun's voice trembled slightly, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

“You know exactly what I’m talking about,” Murong Xuewei said. “I bet the people of Nanzhao have already started plotting against you.”

Jiang Lingyun glanced subconsciously at the door, her forehead beaded with sweat.

Just then, footsteps approached from afar. The door was suddenly pushed open, and two Nanzhao people strode in.

"Lord Jiang," the leader of the Nanzhao people sneered, "it seems you won't get anything out of him."

Jiang Lingyun turned to look at them, her voice trembling slightly: "You..."

"Get out of the way!" The Nanzhao man shoved Jiang Lingyun aside and walked up to Murong Xuewei. "Where exactly is the Murong family's treasure map?"

Murong Xuewei didn't answer, she just stared at him coldly.

"You won't talk, huh?" The Nanzhao man sneered. "Men! Bring them up!"

Several Nanzhao assassins escorted Murong's parents and family into the room, their gleaming knives pressed against their necks.

"Father! Mother!" Murong Xuewei's expression changed.

"Xuewei..." Murong's mother said in a trembling voice, "Don't worry about us..."

"Shut up!" the Nanzhao man interrupted sharply, turning to look at Murong Xuewei. "I'll count to three. If you don't speak by then, I'll kill your mother first."

"Stop!" Liuli tried to step forward, but was held down firmly by the assassins.

“Three…” The Nanzhao people began to count down.

Murong Xuewei clenched her fists tightly, a struggle flashing in her eyes.

"two..."

"Two..." The Nanzhao man pushed his knife forward.

"Stop!" Murong's father suddenly spoke, his voice trembling. "I...I know where the treasure map is. Please don't hurt my child."

"Father!" Murong Xuewei exclaimed anxiously.

“Xuewei,” Murong’s father shook his head with a bitter smile, “It’s because your father is too useless; I can’t even protect my own daughter.”

The Nanzhao man's eyes lit up: "Tell me! Where is it?"

"I..." Murong's father was about to speak.

"Wait!" Murong Xuewei stepped forward. "You want the treasure map? I'll give it to you. But you must release my family first."

"Hmph," the Nanzhao man sneered, "Do you think you still have the right to bargain?"

“If you harm them,” Murong Xuewei’s gaze was icy, “no one will find the treasure map.”

The Nanzhao man narrowed his eyes: "Are you threatening me?"

“It’s not a threat,” Murong Xuewei said, “it’s a deal. If you release my family, I’ll immediately tell you the location of the treasure map.”

"Xuewei!" Murong's mother cried anxiously, tears streaming down her face. "Don't worry about us..."

“Mother,” Murong Xuewei turned back, her eyes filled with heartache, “let your daughter protect you this time.”

Jiang Lingyun stood aside, watching this scene with an uncertain expression.

The Nanzhao man pondered for a moment, then sneered, "Fine, I'll give you that chance." He waved his hand, "Take him to the next courtyard and lock him up."

“Wait,” Murong Xuewei said, “I want to see them arrive safely with my own eyes.”

"You think you can..."

“You don’t trust me, and I don’t trust you either.” Murong Xuewei looked directly into the eyes of the Nanzhao people. “Either do as I say, or you stay here and wait.”

The Nanzhao people stared at her for a while, then suddenly burst into laughter: "Interesting! Take them over there."

Murong Xuewei followed behind her family, watching them being led into the neighboring courtyard. Just before entering, Murong's father turned back to look at her, his eyes filled with heartache and reluctance.

"Father..." Murong Xuewei said softly, "Trust your daughter."

Just as Murong's father was about to say something, he was pushed inside by the Nanzhao assassins.

"Can you tell me now?" the Nanzhao man said impatiently.

Murong Xuewei looked at the courtyard where her family members were imprisoned and said softly, "The treasure map is inside..."

"At the Guanyin Temple, ten miles outside the city," Murong Xuewei said. "I was afraid it wouldn't be safe to hide at home, so..."

"Nonsense!" Jiang Lingyun suddenly interrupted, "I already searched the Guanyin Temple..."

The Nanzhao man gave Jiang Lingyun a cold look: "You searched me? When did that happen?"

Jiang Lingyun was speechless for a moment, and cold sweat poured down her back.

"It seems Lord Jiang knows quite a bit more than we do," the Nanzhao man said meaningfully.

Seeing Jiang Lingyun's disheveled appearance, Murong Xuewei continued, "The treasure map is inside the Guanyin statue..."

“Wait,” the Nanzhao man interrupted her, “you will lead us there yourself.”

Murong Xuewei frowned: "Now?"

"What?" the Nanzhao man sneered. "You're not trying to stall for time, are you?"

“No,” Murong Xuewei shook her head, “it’s just that according to the rules of Jiangnan, the city gates close at 7 PM, and now it’s probably…”

“We have our own arrangements at the city gate,” the Nanzhao man interrupted her impatiently. “You’d better not try anything funny.”

Murong Xuewei glanced at the courtyard where her family members were being held: "What about my family..."

“Don’t worry,” the Nanzhao man grinned, “they’ll be fine for now. Once I get the treasure map, I’ll release them.” He turned to Jiang Lingyun and said, “Lord Jiang, you stay here and watch over these people.”

Jiang Lingyun's expression changed: "Why me...?"

"What?" The Nanzhao man narrowed his eyes. "You have a problem with that?"

Jiang Lingyun shrank back, not daring to speak again.

"Let's go." The Nanzhao man gave Murong Xuewei a push.

Murong Xuewei glanced back at the courtyard and said softly, "Liuli, take good care of Father and Mother."

Tears welled in Liuli's eyes: "Young Miss..."

The Nanzhao man led Murong Xuewei away, warning her as they went, "Remember, if I find out you're lying..."

"Don't worry," Murong Xuewei said calmly, "I wouldn't joke about my family's lives."

Xiao Cui suddenly stood up and ran to Murong Xuewei's side, "Big sister, I'll go with you."

Murong Xuewei looked at Xiao Cui with a worried expression, "You and Liuli stay here to help me take care of my family. I'll be right back."