"Coffin nail..."
Mo Hua ran to the front of the bronze coffin, remembering the position measured by Zhang Quan, and indeed found a small groove at the edge of the coffin lid.
The groove was closed.
One must insert a bronze coffin nail to open the bronze coffin.
Inside the groove, Formation Patterns were carved, but since it was closed, the patterns were hidden, so Mo Hua hadn't noticed them at first.
How to open it?
Ordinary coffin nails are used to seal wooden coffins.
But this bronze coffin, contrary to typical practice, uses coffin nails to open the coffin.
This coffin nail is the key.
Lu Chengyun should have one in his possession.
And it seems that Zhang Quan also has one.
Mo Hua furrowed his brow.
Lu Chengyun was suspicious by nature; he would definitely not keep two keys for something as important as the Corpse King's coffin.
The key in Zhang Quan's hands must have been kept secretly by him.
Mo Hua surveyed the bronze coffin once more.
This bronze coffin, with its archaic style and verdigris patina, looked very old; it was probably used for refining ancient corpses, and if he hadn't guessed wrong, it should have been handed down from the ancestors of the Zhang Family.
Zhang Quan gave this bronze coffin to Lu Chengyun to use but also kept back a trick by retaining a key, which is that bronze nail.
It seems both men were harboring their own devious plans, each wary of the other.
The coffin nail is the key to the bronze coffin...
The problem now was, how could he acquire the coffin nail?
Mo Hua delved into deep contemplation, frowning.
There was no way he could get the one from Lu Chengyun.
There was a slight chance to get Zhang Quan's, but the risk was great...
Zhang Quan despised him to the bone, and especially after the incident at Corpse Walking Stronghold, when the Corpse Controlling Bell and the ancestral portrait were stolen, he would certainly carry important items with him to avoid another opportunity slipping by.
Mo Hua sighed.
Being concealed had its disadvantages.
When others were unguarded, his abilities worked without fail.
But once they were on the alert, he faced obstacles everywhere.
Unable to think of a good idea for the time being, Mo Hua could only go back for now and then repeatedly ponder the situation.
But he really couldn't think of any methods.
Neither Lu Chengyun nor Zhang Quan provided him with any opportunities.
With no progress, Mo Hua was somewhat at a loss for a moment, casually thinking that maybe he should just return for now and make long-term plans?
After thinking it over, he went to find Lu Chengyun and said,
"Family Head Lu, I've completed the Formation eye of the Formation of Ten Thousand Corpses. I have stayed in this mine for quite some time, and it is both boring and dull; may I return first?"
As expected, Lu Chengyun did not agree, but instead replied with a gentle smile,
"Junior Gentleman, please be patient. Although the Formation eye of the Formation of Ten Thousand Corpses has been constructed, the formation has not begun operating, and I don't know if there are any flaws. I request that Junior Gentleman stay for a few more days."
"But... I'm worried that Junior Brother and Junior Sister might be concerned," Mo Hua expressed, hesitating.
Lu Chengyun chuckled,
"In just another half month, once the formation is operating, I will send Junior Gentleman back."
"Alright, Family Head, you'd better not break your promise..."
Mo Hua said helplessly.
Lu Chengyun nodded, "Definitely."
Mo Hua then walked away somewhat dejectedly.
Lu Chengyun, watching Mo Hua's back, completely let down his guard.
He's really just a child...
One who is heavily influenced by childish nature, can't stand loneliness, and is somewhat playful.
Moods of happiness and anger are all visible in their expressions.
Whether happy or unhappy, it's easy to tell.
"So young and inexperienced, with little depth in scheming..."
"Probably not fit to be a great vessel..."