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Another unfortunate soul was thrown by Qi Xuansu into the Baron’s underground cellar, where he would now keep Enforcer Ross company.
By now, it was no longer merely a cellar. It had become a temporary prison reconstructed by Qi Xuansu using his Pseudo-Immortal cultivation.
Just as the Baron had hoped, Qi Xuansu was drawing all attention toward himself while sealing off information, buying time for the Baron to explore the tomb. Then Qi Xuansu would simply wait here like a hunter by a trap, ready to give the Baron a surprise when he returned with his spoils.
Of course, it was possible that the Baron might take the treasure and flee. But Qi Xuansu believed that the Holy Court had not made any moves yet, which likely meant they were waiting to reap the benefits, just like he was. People like them would never allow the Baron to escape so easily.
Thus, Qi Xuansu did not need to worry about it at all.
The Baron’s best solution would be to give up the divine artifact and hand it over to the Holy Court in exchange for preferential treatment or compensation. After all, the Baron had connections in the Upper District....
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