After a moment of thought, Lu Wen decided to try this idea.
But he wasn't familiar with the locations of the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue, and needed the local, Partridge Whistle, to guide them.
"If I tell him my plan, Partridge Whistle can refuse if he wants. After all, the Kunlun Jewel and the Queen of Jingjue aren't essential for me," Lu Wen thought to himself.
This train of thought only lasted a moment. Lu Wen waved to Bailizi, signaling her to bring Chen Yulou and Partridge Whistle's group over.
Upon arriving at Lu Wen's tent, they saw the medicinal liquid bubbling in the air, with waves of heat washing over them.
Chen Yulou, Partridge Whistle, and their companions' attitudes became even more respectful.
Multitasking, Lu Wen looked at Partridge Whistle and said, "I know about the red plague curse of the Zagrama clan. I have an idea, and I want to see if we can lift the curse."
This was a secret of the Zagrama clan, which Lu Wen didn't disclose publicly. He used information transfer to convey his idea to Partridge Whistle.
Lu Wen didn't elaborate, only saying that finding the Kunlun Jewel and having the Queen of Jingjue use it in a ritual had a chance of lifting the red plague curse.
Even this simple plan and idea excited Partridge Whistle.
The Zagrama clan knew they could use the Kunlun Jewel to lift the red plague curse, but they didn't know how to do it.
Partridge Whistle heard Lu Wen mention the Kunlun Jewel, and the Queen of Jingjue using it to lift the curse.
"This must be the closest my Zagrama clan has ever been to fulfilling our millennial wish, lifting the red plague curse!" Partridge Whistle thought, his emotions overwhelming him, even ignoring the fact that others didn't hear Lu Wen's words.
He had made his decision.
As if he was paying respects to a mountain god, Partridge Whistle knelt down and bowed deeply. His followers, the Old Foreigner and Hua Ling, didn't know what was going on, but they also knelt down like Partridge Whistle.
"May the Immortal Master show mercy, and save my Zagrama clan. If you have any commands, we will obey without hesitation," Partridge Whistle said solemnly.
Chen Yulou and the others were puzzled. They didn't understand why Partridge Whistle suddenly bowed to Lu Wen after a moment of silence.
However, they guessed that Lu Wen might have used some technique to whisper to Partridge Whistle, sharing some secret words.
Hearing Partridge Whistle's words, the Old Foreigner and Hua Ling also showed excitement on their faces.
They had trekked across mountains and rivers, searching for ancient tombs in the deep forests, all for the sake of lifting the Zagrama clan's red plague curse.
The red plague curse caused the Zagrama people's blood to gradually turn yellow and thick as they aged.
The symptoms started around the age of forty. The farther away they were from the Ghost Cave, the longer they could live.
Now, they could finally solve their millennial wish through Lu Wen, allowing them to live like normal people. Their emotions were overwhelming.
In addition to excitement, they also felt hope and anticipation.
Seeing the three of them, Lu Wen said, "There's no need to be so formal. We're mutually beneficial. I don't know the locations of the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue. I need you to show me the way."
Although Chen Yulou didn't know the secret of Partridge Whistle and his companions, he knew that King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue were two large tombs when he heard their names.
This sparked his curiosity, and he wanted to participate in this endeavor.
But he was afraid of offending the Immortal Master if he spoke rashly. He thought, "The Bān Shān sect only seeks the elixir, which seems like it can solve some problems. The Immortal Master has asked them to lead the way to find the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue. My Xiè Lǐng sect has many people, and we can find the target faster."
"This Immortal Master has shown extraordinary abilities. His immortal cultivation alchemy techniques likely mean he doesn't lack money. With so many things around him, does he have the ability to store a universe within his sleeve?"
"But not lacking money doesn't mean he doesn't want to make money. Immortal cultivators are high and mighty. There must be many valuable things in the Bottle Mountain tomb."
"I can help with dealing with the treasures in the tomb, and with the Xiè Lǐng sect's strength, we can find the target faster. I propose these two conditions for joining this adventure. I wonder if the Immortal Master would agree."
While Chen Yulou was thinking, Partridge Whistle and Lu Wen had already made their decisions.
They would cooperate, with Lu Wen providing intelligence and strength, as well as the final solution to the red plague curse.
Partridge Whistle would lead the way to the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue.
After seeing both sides reach an agreement, Chen Yulou bowed and said, "Greetings, Immortal Master. I am Chen Yulou, the son of the leader of the Xiè Lǐng sect. May I ask if there are any inconvenient items in the Bottle Mountain tomb that the Immortal Master cannot deal with? I'm willing to help the Immortal Master exchange them for money."
"The Xiè Lǐng sect has many members and is widely connected throughout the land, with access to a lot of information. We can help with investigations. I can also arrange and pay for the travel and expenses along the way. I just want to visit the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue to broaden my horizons."
After Chen Yulou finished, everyone behind him, except Luo Lao Wai who looked reluctant, seemed excited and longing, eager to see the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue.
Partridge Whistle didn't respond, but looked at Lu Wen and said, "It's all up to the Immortal Master. The ancient city of Jingjue is where the Ghost Cave is. My Zagrama clan has detailed records about it. Although the King Xian Tomb is not famous, it shouldn't be too difficult to find."
Lu Wen pondered for a moment, remembering that the King Xian Tomb was located in the Zha Long Mountains of Yunnan, while the ancient city of Jingjue was in the Taklamakan Desert.
This was not the modern era with convenient transportation. From Bottle Mountain to the King Xian Tomb, there were hundreds of kilometers, and to the ancient city of Jingjue, there were thousands of kilometers.
Without proper arrangements, this journey would be difficult.
Although trains and cars existed now, the railway lines were scarce, and cars required proper roads to travel.
The King Xian Tomb was in the deep forests, and the ancient city of Jingjue was in the heart of the Taklamakan Desert, neither suitable for driving.
The head of the Xiè Lǐng sect was not only a tomb raider but also controlled a large number of bandits and supported well-equipped warlord factions.
Having Chen Yulou join would significantly improve the comfort of their journey.
Thinking about this, the medicinal liquid was ready. Lu Wen first condensed the liquid into pills before saying, "My surname is Lu, and my given name is Wen. In this era, I can also be called an Immortal Master, but you can just call me 'Sect Leader'. "
After introducing himself and deciding on the address, Lu Wen continued, "Chen Yulou, you can bring some people with you to the King Xian Tomb and the ancient city of Jingjue. The underground palace beneath Bottle Mountain and the Jin Kingdom tomb above both still have a lot of antiques. Let the Xiè Lǐng sect handle them."
Chen Yulou was overjoyed when he heard this. "Thank you, Sect Leader Lu. I will immediately send messages to the Xiè Lǐng sect members to come and deal with those antiques. Should we go to the King Xian Tomb or the ancient city of Jingjue first? I will instruct them to arrange the route accordingly."
Lu Wen sensed the progress of the energy gathering artifact, "I need to stay here for another day. We'll rest today and set off to the King Xian Tomb tomorrow morning."