Holding the treasure chest in his hands, Chu Liang examined it for a moment and suddenly felt somewhat awkward.1

If it were items belonging to those three individuals, he wouldn't feel guilty even if he had casually checked them. After all, those three were not exactly virtuous people. However, this treasure chest seemed to hold considerable value, and those three couldn't possibly possess treasures worthy of being stored inside it.3

It was most likely a stolen loot.0

If it belonged to someone else, Chu Liang naturally couldn't claim it for himself. However, the three individuals had vanished quickly, making it challenging to catch them and inquire about the rightful owner.0

After some thought, he decided to return to First-Rate Sword Hut first and ask Xu Sui if there was any way to help locate the owner.2

Upon returning to the hut, Xu Sui happened to be absent, likely inside the hut delivering water to Xu Kunwu who was forging the sword.0

And so, Chu Liang waited in the hall for him, idly playing with the treasure chest.0

At that moment, Di Nufeng strolled in casually...0