Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 491: Encounter!

Chapter 491: Encounter!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

"The item?" Wang Chong asked calmly, arching his eyebrows.

"In the forest."

"Bring it over."

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Rumble! Under the flabbergasted gazes of the army, another horseman galloped out of the forest, carrying a heavy bag.

The item inside the bag had clear-cut angles. From its shape, it was clearly a square box of some sort, measuring one foot on all sides.

The horseman from the local garrison handled this box with extreme care, taking the greatest pains to not allow this box to leave his sight.

"Jingdian, I'll entrust this box to you. Remember, until you receive my order, nothing can happen to it. Don't let anyone approach it, and don't open the bag to look inside!" Wang Chong cautioned.

"Yes, Young Master!"

Zhao Jingdian nodded and replied without hesitation. As long as it was Wang Chong's order, he would immediately comply, rarely refusing or questioning.

Zhao Jingdian quickly galloped forward and took the bag from the horsemen of the local garrison, placing it securely on the back of his horse.

After handing over that bag, the horseman from the local garrison gave a long sigh, as if he had been relieved of a great burden.

"What's inside?"

A rough and vigorous came from the side as Li Siye stared curiously at the box on Zhao Jingdian's horse.

There were few of Wang Chong's affairs that he didn't know about, but this bag happened to be one of them.

It was obvious that Wang Chong had planned for this while he was in the capital.

And Wang Chong's cautious attitude was truly rather mystifying to him.

"You'll know when the time comes. Jingdian, head to the rear. Maintain a distance of at least six zhang from the rest of the army," Wang Chong ordered, waving his hand.

"Yes, Young Master!"

Zhao Jingdian quickly left.

"Move out!"

With this order, the army set off once more.

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Time flew by, and five days later, Wang Chong's nonstop advance had finally brought him to the empire's southwest. The air here was filled with nervous tension an

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