Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 567: Gold Spiritual Bead_1

"Grandfather, could it be the missing Gold Spiritual Bead?"

"Hard to say. Over a hundred years ago, the Five Spirit Pearls were lost, scattered everywhere, and no one knew where they were. However, rumors say that only the descendants of the Shangguan Family can reunite the five pearls. Some time ago, that boisterous Elder Meihua, who had four Spiritual Pearls, is said to have gone to the Hidden World Village and has not reappeared. Even if we’re short on gold, what does that have to do with young Shangguan You?" Elder Qi murmured softly to himself, his eyes suddenly lightening as a bold idea sprang to mind, growing stronger by the moment.

But if Shangguan You and Elder Meihua are one and the same, then if there is an element missing, ’Gold,’ that would mean it’s the Gold Spiritual Bead that’s missing, he realized.

The Qi Family, grandfather and grandson, had heard of Elder Meihua, but all news from within the Hidden World Village was naturally sealed off. Shangguan You’s identity was once again concealed, and outsiders would certainly not receive any news. Thus, they were utterly unaware of Shangguan You’s identity or that she possessed four Spiritual Pearls.

What Elder Qi said was his own recent speculation; since the Five Spirit Pearls were things of legend that he had not seen, he reasoned that if she lacked the ’Gold’ element, he could solve it. Therefore, he naturally traded all his possessions for gold and placed it before Shangguan You. She’s short on gold, so if I present gold, naturally, there will be no shortage, he had thought.

"Grandfather, no matter what, Sister You’s destiny is tied with mine. You must save her and quickly find the Gold Spiritual Bead! Otherwise, if Sister You doesn’t wake up, I will have to sleep too," Qi Zhuochen said to Elder Qi, caressing Shangguan You’s skin, unable to let go.

"Yes, I know," Elder Qi nodded, glancing at the glittering gold in the room. With a wave of his hands, he casually moved some of the room’s furnishings, and just like that, the gold that had been shining at the bedside vanished without a trace.

"Let’s go. We’ve been here a while, and it’s time to leave," Elder Qi said faintly after walking around the room once more.

"Yes, Grandfather. This time can we come openly and not have to sneak around anymore?" Qi Zhuochen asked, reluctantly releasing his hands. He covered Shangguan You with the blanket again and moved Shangguan Qing to where he had been standing, speaking with some discontent.

We always have to climb in through the window. When can we finally enter openly and with dignity? he grumbled internally.

"When I find a way to save her, we will come openly. If they see us now, we would only add to their troubles," Elder Qi said languidly, stroking Qi Zhuochen’s hair.

"Sister You, rest well. I’ll come see you again tomorrow night."

"Let’s go." The figures of the old man and the boy swiftly disappeared from the window, and the previously wide-open window closed once again.

Once the room returned to calm, Shangguan Zhi and a white-haired Elder entered.

"Elder, ’lacking the Gold element’? Do you think it’s possible? Could Shangguan You truly be lacking ’Gold,’ and that’s why she can’t wake up? And these Jianghu mystics... how much of what they say can actually be believed?" Shangguan Zhi asked, puzzled, as he had only half-understood what the old man earlier had said.

The Five Spirit Pearls... I certainly know of them, but they’re just things of legend. Where could one even find such things? Shangguan Zhi mused.

"There are many extraordinary people in the world. Let me first examine this girl," the Elder said, stroking his beard. Lacking the ’Gold’ element? The Five Spirit Pearls... the Gold Spiritual Bead? he mused. His figure flashed, and he was beside Shangguan You. While continuing to stroke his beard with one hand, he gently checked her pulse with the other. Her pulse was steady, showing no signs of illness; in fact, she seemed healthier than an ordinary person.

The Elder furrowed his brows, silently taking her pulse. No abnormalities, no disease, he confirmed internally.

"Elder, what’s the situation?" Shangguan Zhi asked, his voice filled with urgency as he helped Shangguan Qing to the sofa. If even the Elder has no solution, what will we do about young Shangguan You? he worried.

"Her physical condition is excellent, and her vitality is strong. She shows none of the characteristics one would expect from someone who’s been in a coma for a month. You did the right thing by bringing her back from the hospital," the Elder said seriously, standing up with a grave expression.

Could all this be fated? the Elder wondered.

"Elder, what do we do now?"

"Don’t rush me; let me think. In her current condition, she can hold on for a few more days," the Elder replied, deep in thought. He took a long look at Shangguan You before striding away toward the secret chamber. "Elder?" Shangguan Zhi said softly, his heart sinking.

"Elder," Shangguan Zhi murmured, watching the retreating figure, his mood growing heavier. Is there really no solution, even from the Elder? What about my girl?

"She’ll be fine for now. Take good care of her. There’s no need for you to keep watch here any longer. Return to the secret chamber the evening after tomorrow, at this same time," the Elder’s voice reached them, heavy with thought. His figure flashed and vanished into the distance.

"Thank you, Elder! Thank you!" Shangguan Zhi’s expression brightened. The Elder is willing to save her! My girl has hope! Watching the sleeping figure on the bed, tears of excitement welled up in his eyes once more. She has hope! She has hope!

Shangguan Zhi wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and gently shook Shangguan Qing. After a moment, Shangguan Qing opened his sleepy eyes and leaped up from the sofa in surprise. How could I have fallen asleep? he wondered.

"Grandfather."

"Go back to sleep. There’s no need to keep watch here anymore," Shangguan Zhi said, patting Shangguan Qing’s shoulder. They’ve been exhausted these past few days, watching over her around the clock. But no matter how vigilantly they watched, they were helpless if anything happened. Besides, the Elder just said there was no need for anyone to keep watch.

"Grandfather, I’m sorry. I don’t know why I fell asleep. I promise it won’t happen again," Shangguan Qing said, lowering his head in embarrassment. I was clearly talking to Sister You; how could I have fallen asleep? Seeing Shangguan Zhi’s stern expression, Shangguan Qing hurriedly made his promise.

"Go back to sleep. There’s no need to keep watch here anymore. It’s about time for her to wake up. Even if she wanted to rest, a whole month should be enough."

"Grandfather, but Sister You..." Shangguan Qing began, his expression filled with urgent concern upon hearing Shangguan Zhi’s words. Could she really bear to make everyone worry about her like this?

"Didn’t you hear what I said? Go back and rest. Come back tomorrow. This is our home; do you really think something will happen to her here? Besides, this is a military compound. If someone could get in here, do you think you could stop them?" Shangguan Zhi spoke solemnly. Shangguan Qing nodded, tucked the blanket around Shangguan You one more time, and then turned to leave.