Only Got My Martial Arts Modifier in My Old Age

But Wang Weijing didn’t trust a single one of them!

With the earth-shattering secrets and benefits of the "Elixir of Immortality" at stake, he had no doubt that if he were to take the "Immortality Crystal" to any Grandmaster of Huajin, the most likely outcome would be that the other party, after confirming the Crystal Stone’s authenticity or even opening it to see the map, would immediately turn on him, kill him to tie up loose ends, and hoard the secret of the Elixir of Immortality for themselves!

His Cyan Dragon Gang might be a somebody in the underworld of Yun Port City, but a Martial Artist at the Peak of Anjin was nothing before a Grandmaster of Huajin.

Therefore, Wang Weijing could only find another way, to search for more "reliable" partners.

And so, he thought of the people from Wa Country.

These Wa Country devils were powerful and acted without scruples. Most importantly, they were outsiders with shallow roots in Yun Port City and needed the cooperation of local forces.

’Making a deal with a tiger is certainly dangerous, but perhaps... I can pull the chestnuts from the fire!’

Wang Weijing desperately wanted to break through and become a Grandmaster of Huajin!

Stuck at the Peak of Anjin for years, he watched as his age advanced and his vitality began to decline. If no opportunity arose, he would likely remain at this level for the rest of his life.

Wang Weijing was naturally unwilling to accept this fate. He would be content with just a tiny piece of the "Elixir of Immortality," even a sliver the size of a fingernail, as long as it could help him break through the bottleneck of the Peak of Anjin and step into the Realm of a Grandmaster of Huajin.

He wouldn’t hesitate even if it meant being a dog for the people of Wa Country! ’Power is the foundation for survival in chaotic times! Only with power does one have the right to talk about anything else!’

Before the Wa Country’s Honorable Consul Yamamoto Ichirō and Kameida Koji, Wang Weijing held the "Immortality Crystal" in both hands, his face plastered with a fawning and humble smile.

"My two lords, this humble one has only a small, insignificant request..."

He swallowed, a greedy light flickering in his eyes. "If... if you truly find the Elixir of Immortality, could you... could you spare this humble one a tiny bit? Even just a scrap from the edge would be fine."

"This humble one doesn’t ask for much, only enough to break through my own shackles. In the future, I can then serve the Great Wa Country and you two lords with the loyalty of a horse or a dog!"

Yamamoto Ichirō took the warm, lustrous yellow Crystal Stone, which was engraved with the two words "Overlord Chu." A satisfied smile immediately spread across his face.

"Yoshi! Mr. Wang’s request is very reasonable! The Great Wa Country is never stingy with rewards for its loyal collaborators! As long as we find the Elixir of Immortality, you will certainly get your share!"

Kameida Koji, standing to the side, also smiled, his gaze toward Wang Weijing holding a bit less contempt.

In Yun Port City, their Wa Country truly needed a "local snake" who was familiar with the local situation, capable of doing the dirty work, and easy to control.

The Cyan Dragon Gang and this Wang Weijing seemed like good candidates.

"Mr. Wang, you are... very, very loyal!" Kameida Koji added, patting Wang Weijing on the shoulder.

"From now on, work hard for the Honorable Consul and for our Great Wa Country! The benefits... will be great!"

Hearing this, Wang Weijing felt a great weight lift from his heart. A look of tearful gratitude appeared on his face as he bowed repeatedly. "Hai! Hai! Thank you, Honorable Consul! Thank you, Lord Kameida! This humble one will surely give his all until his heart stops beating!"

Just a few breaths after receiving the "Immortality Crystal," Yamamoto Ichirō suddenly clenched his right hand, tightening his five fingers around the stone!

A pure, formidable power erupted from his palm, instantly enveloping the yellow Crystal Stone!

The Crystal Stone seemed to react to the intense stimulation. The faint light that had been slowly circulating inside it suddenly became rapid and dazzling, emitting a hazy yellow halo.

Within the halo, countless fine, indecipherable lines flickered and flowed rapidly!

Both Kameida Koji and Wang Weijing were so stunned by this sudden development that they held their breath, staring without blinking.

"Pen and paper."

Kameida Koji reacted instantly, shouting to someone outside the door, "Quick! Bring the best paper and pen! Quick!"

Soon, a handmaiden from Wa Country trotted in with a stack of high-quality paper and a fountain pen.

Kameida Koji personally took them and quickly spread the paper on the nearby coffee table.

Yamamoto Ichirō maintained his grip on the Crystal Stone with his right hand as his left shot out like lightning to grab the fountain pen.

His wrist began to move rapidly. The pen flew across the paper like a dragon in flight as he sketched at high speed!

Intersecting lines, the contours of mountains and rivers, special markers, and paths were replicated onto the paper with astonishing speed and precision!

The entire process lasted for less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

When Yamamoto Ichirō’s left hand stopped, a map with clear lines and distinct markings, looking as if it had been meticulously drawn over a long period, leaped into existence on the paper!

At the center of the map was a conspicuous circular marker, with a few ancient pictographic annotations next to it. One of them was vaguely discernible as the two words "Treasure Trove"!

After seeing this, Yamamoto Ichirō did not relax. Instead, he focused his concentration again, carefully comparing the map with the image he had "seen" in his mind.

"Yoshi, perfectly accurate," he muttered to himself in the Wa language, a satisfied curve forming on his lips.

Once he was sure there were no issues, Yamamoto Ichirō slowly relaxed the tight grip of his right hand.

The once-lustrous and warm yellow "Immortality Crystal," as if it had completed its final mission, was instantly covered in a web of fine cracks!

PFFT...

With a soft sound, the entire Crystal Stone disintegrated into fine powder, trickling through Yamamoto Ichirō’s fingers and scattering onto the polished wooden floor.

Yamamoto Ichirō seemed completely unconcerned by the destruction of the "Immortality Crystal." His full attention was focused on the freshly produced map.

Wang Weijing also hurried forward, his gaze sweeping quickly over the map.

As a local snake who had been active in Yun Port City and its surroundings for many years, he was quite familiar with the local geography.

Soon, Wang Weijing identified the general area shown on the map.

He pointed to a mountain range on the map that was heavily marked and murmured, "Honorable Consul, the location indicated on this map seems to be in the neighboring Yifeng Province!"

"And it’s deep within the vast mountain ranges of southwestern Yifeng Province! The area is sparsely populated with treacherous roads. Some places are even considered forbidden lands by the locals, with legends of mountain spirits and monsters..."

Yifeng Province bordered the province where Yun Port City was located, but it was mountainous with little arable land, making it far more barren and isolated than Yun Port City.

Hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Yamamoto Ichirō’s eyes. He couldn’t care less about treacherous terrain or legends; what he cared about was that the "Immortal Flesh" was hidden there!

"Yoshi!"

Yamamoto Ichirō carefully folded the map, placed it in an inner pocket close to his body for safekeeping, and a determined smile appeared on his face.

He turned to Wang Weijing and commanded, "Mr. Wang, you are familiar with the geography of Daxia New Country, and as a man of the underworld, you know all the ins and outs."

"For this treasure hunt, you will accompany me to Yifeng Province! Request whatever manpower and equipment you need. The Great Wa Country will provide its full support!"

"Remember, we must find the location on the map with the utmost speed!"

"Yes!" Wang Weijing bowed his head sharply and responded loudly, a crazed light glinting in his one eye.

"It is this humble one’s honor to serve the Honorable Consul! I will go and prepare at once, selecting the most capable brothers from the gang who are most familiar with the mountain paths. I will prepare rations, tools, and weapons! I will not fail the trust you’ve placed in me, Honorable Consul!"

Yamamoto Ichirō nodded in satisfaction. "Very good! There’s no time to waste. Prepare as quickly as possible. We leave tomorrow at dawn!"

「Shortly after Sun Niangu and the other two had left, in a side hall of the Lu Family Mansion.」

Lu Yun sat alone before a "luxurious feast"—a dazzling spread that exuded a rich, medicinal aroma. He was gorging himself on it.

What lay on the table was no ordinary poultry or fish.

It was a chicken soup stewed with centennial ginseng, its broth thick and golden with visible ginseng roots; braised pork ribs with thick slices of sixty-year-old Lingzhi mushroom; and steamed fresh fish with centennial cordyceps, its texture distinct and its roots intact.

There were also several other medicinal dishes exquisitely prepared with supplementary ingredients like deer antler, Polygonum multiflorum, and snow lotus, all of which were decades old.

These top-tier restorative treasures—items that would make any Martial Artist’s eyes burn with envy and be consumed in careful, measured doses—were being devoured by Lu Yun as if they were nothing more than an ordinary meal.

Soon, the entire table of priceless medicinal dishes, down to the last drop of broth, was consumed completely. Not even a single scrap was left behind.

Lu Yun picked up a cup of plain tea, rinsed his mouth, and let out a satisfied sigh.

Looking at the empty table, he couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle, murmuring with a sigh, "Tsk, tsk, what a life..."

"Truly, not even an Emperor has it as good as me..."