Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 571 - Climbing Through the Window at Midnight (4)_1

After a moment, Zhuge Feng’s face was covered in sweat. His complexion was somewhat pale, as the Spiritual Energy inside him faltered.

"Family Head Zhuge, let me give you a hand," Bai Tianche signaled Bai Muxue with a glance, then grabbed Shangguan You’s left hand with his right. Trying to follow Zhuge Feng’s example, he used his own Spiritual Energy to slowly guide the Spiritual Energy within Shangguan You’s body. Unfortunately, the situation was the same as with Zhuge Feng; the Spiritual Power vanished without a trace, as if dropped into the ocean. Bai Tianche’s face was filled with solemnity. Locking eyes with Zhuge Feng, they both ceased their efforts simultaneously.

With a BANG, their bodies were forcibly repelled by the Spiritual Energy inside Shangguan You. Both figures were shaken back three steps before they stabilized.

Shangguan You’s complexion became even rosier, her skin showing a healthy, ruddy glow.

Unable to restrain itself any longer, the Medicine King Cauldron burst out with curses, "Damn you, harm-bringers! Get as far away as you can! Don’t touch Master again. You’re not helping Master, you’re harming her! Do you understand, harm-bringers? You’re not allowed to touch Master!"

The Medicine King Cauldron was furious. These useless mortals, why must they harm Master?

The Spiritual Energy within the space had already been surging toward her body. Her Spiritual Energy had reached its limit. The earlier channeling by Second Young Master Ye had somewhat suppressed it. But now these two idiots not only failed to channel it properly but had even infused their own Spiritual Energy back into Shangguan You’s body.

Shangguan You’s body was currently like a well filled to the brim. Second Young Master Ye had bailed some water out, preventing it from overflowing. Now, Bai Tianche and Zhuge Feng had not only failed to bail water but had filled the well even further. An overflow seemed imminent, and the Medicine King Cauldron couldn’t help but curse in anger.

If they had found the Gold Spiritual Bead, then these two would have been of great assistance to Master. She could then better break through the final barrier. However, the current problem is the absence of the Gold Spiritual Bead. This excess Spiritual Energy will only harm Master, not help her. It’s unfortunate that Zhuge Feng and Bai Tianche don’t know this; otherwise, they’ve wasted their Spiritual Power, and it’s truly a thankless task.

Inside the room, after a moment of recuperation, Zhuge Feng and Bai Tianche’s pallor improved somewhat. However, seeing Shangguan You’s increasingly rosy complexion filled Zhuge Feng’s heart with urgency. Why was his attempt to regulate her energy ineffective?

Even upon their departure, Zhuge Feng and Bai Tianche couldn’t figure it out. If not for the lack of time, Zhuge Feng really wouldn’t have wanted to leave Shangguan You.

The elder watched the four depart and let out a long sigh of relief. The Bai Family truly lives up to their reputation; even my Divine Sense was detected by them.

The elder stood up. Looking at Shangguan You’s rosy face, he sighed deeply. "Girl, this is fate, fate itself. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, it now depends on your own fortune." The elder sighed deeply again, and with a flash, he disappeared.

When the elder reappeared, an ancient box was in his hands—a high-quality nanmu wood box that emanated an ancient aura. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

With a SNAP, the box opened, revealing an unremarkable black bead within. The elder waved his hands, and the bead appeared in his palm. After he squeezed it, the black layer on the bead’s surface slowly flaked away, revealing a flash of gold. This inconspicuous bead was the Gold Spiritual Bead, a treasure sought by countless people, which had been hidden all along within a secret chamber of the Shangguan Family.

"Success and failure both hinge on the Spiritual Pearl. The mission of the Shangguan Family is now entrusted to you. The Shangguan Family declined under my watch, and now I pass this heavy responsibility to you. I hope you will not disappoint me. I am waiting for your Resurrection Pill to save my life.

"I, Shangguan Zeming, have lived for over a century. I can finally set aside the burden of revitalizing the Shangguan Family. Girl, from now on, the Shangguan Family depends entirely on you. I believe you will satisfy the world, satisfy the Shangguan Family, and restore the Shangguan Family to its former glory."

The elder, Shangguan Zeming, returned the Gold Spiritual Bead to its box. His sagely face, etched with the sorrow of ages, was somber. The Shangguan Family had been ruined under his stewardship, and the Five Spirit Pearls were lost during his time. Only the Gold Spiritual Bead, protecting his heart’s meridian, had saved his life. He had escaped from Hidden World Village with the only remaining descendants of the Shangguan Family, going into hiding in the secular world.

Everyone said that only the line of Shangguan Zhi remained of the Shangguan Family, but they were gravely mistaken. Another branch of the family had also escaped with him. To protect the Shangguan Family’s bloodline and prevent the clan’s extinction, the two rescued descendants drew lots: one branch would operate openly, the other in secret, each developing their own influence in the secular world.

The branch operating in the open was prepared to sacrifice themselves at any moment. The branch in hiding changed their names and altered their personas to better conceal their origins, all for the hope of one day restoring the family’s prestige.

Simultaneously, apart from these two descendants themselves, no one knew of their relationship. They married and had children in the secular world, continuing the family line. Several generations even chose to enter the officialdom, that swirling vortex, solely to grasp power for the better protection of their family.

Shangguan Zeming had witnessed generations of effort and the toil of both families, but he could only watch helplessly. Without the Five Spirit Pearls, he was effectively crippled. Only the Gold Spiritual Bead in his possession preserved a wisp of his Spiritual Energy, keeping him alive. His body was immobile, and he could usually only communicate with them using his Divine Sense.

He could only watch in despair as descendants of the Shangguan Family passed away one by one, their young lives ending prematurely, generation after generation. It wasn’t until Shangguan Zhi’s generation successfully entered the center of power, wielding great authority, that Shangguan Zeming saw hope once more. The descendants of the Shangguan Family were outstanding, and so was the hidden branch that had changed their surname.

Shangguan Zhi and the head of the covert family knew of each other’s existence, yet they could not openly acknowledge their connection. They had to deceive even themselves first to fool their hidden enemies. Therefore, apart from the elders of the two families, no one knew of their secret relationship, not even the younger generations.

Thinking of this, Shangguan Zeming sighed deeply. He placed the box containing the Gold Spiritual Bead by Shangguan You’s bedside, then sighed again and prepared to leave. Without the Gold Spiritual Bead, he too would soon depart this world. Now, he had one final task to perform for the Shangguan Family.