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Chen Yuantu was just about to strike down the two troublesome children when a servant rushed in, flustered and out of breath.
"Marquis! It's bad! Young Master, Young Master he—"
The servant fell to his knees with a thud, gasping for air.
"What a mess! What are you doing?" Chen Yuantu interrupted impatiently, a flicker of displeasure crossing his eyes.
The servant trembled in fear and quickly replied, "Reporting to the Marquis, Young Master has suddenly developed a high fever. He’s burning up, and the doctor has already seen him but is at a loss. The Madam is frantic; please hurry and take a look!"
Hearing this, Chen Yuantu furrowed his brow, hesitation flashing in his eyes.
This younger son was his lifeblood; he had the potential to attract heavenly tribulations and possessed a unique constitution. There could be no mistakes!
However, these two troublesome children exuded an odd aura that made him wary. If he left them unchecked, who knew what other troubles they might cause?
With this thought, a ruthless glint appeared in Chen Yuantu's eyes as he coldly glanced at Chen Li and Shen Qingyue. He mused to himself: Hmph, why not seal them here completely, just like those demonic beasts trapped in this place!
With that thought in mind, Chen Yuantu immediately began to channel his Vital Energy.
His hands moved swiftly, forming intricate seals as he chanted incantations.
In an instant, dark clouds gathered above the courtyard, thunder rumbled ominously, and a powerful force of restriction enveloped the area.
Chen Yuantu pressed his palms together forcefully and shouted: "Seal!"
With a thunderous boom, a transparent barrier rose around the courtyard, completely isolating it from the outside world.
He coldly watched Chen Li and Shen Qingyue trapped within, devoid of any pity—only endless coldness and murderous intent filled his gaze.
"Hmph! Let it be known that without my permission, aside from Zhou Fu bringing them meals, no one is allowed to enter or leave! Those who disobey will be executed without mercy!"
Having said that, Chen Yuantu turned away and swiftly headed towards Chen Manor.
The servants fell silent as they knelt in obedience.
Once Chen Yuantu left, the courtyard returned to an eerie stillness. Shen Qingyue and Chen Li sat in a corner, staring at each other wide-eyed.
"What do we do now?" Shen Qingyue blinked her big watery eyes at Chen Li, worry etched on her face.
"What’s there to worry about? Aren’t we quiet now?" Chen Li reached out his chubby little hand and patted Shen Qingyue's head reassuringly.
Though he was still just under a year old, he possessed a mature soul.
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyue's expression returned to its usual coldness.
"That's true," she said. "However, the barrier set by Scumbag Dad is beyond my current abilities to break! It seems we'll have to rely on the pills given by our mother to hold out for a while longer!"
At that moment, Chen Li shook his head. "Not necessarily."
Shen Qingyue looked at Chen Li's determined and sly expression, her curiosity piqued. "What do you mean not necessarily? Can you break the barrier?"
Chen Li shook his little head and said in a sweet voice, "I can't break the barrier, but that doesn't mean we can't get out!"
Shen Qingyue's curiosity grew even more, and she asked brightly, "How do we get out? Do you have a way?"
Chen Li nodded and pointed his chubby little finger at the ancient well in the courtyard. "Don't forget, there's no barrier in that well! Besides, that Ironclad Earth Dragon was quite strong; I think there must be something strange in that well."
Following Chen Li's gaze to the ancient well, Shen Qingyue furrowed her delicate brows slightly. She had seen this well a few times; the water was clear but unfathomably deep, exuding an eerie aura that made her instinctively feel uneasy.
"Are you saying we should get out through the well?" Shen Qingyue hesitated before asking.
"Exactly!" Chen Li nodded confidently. "Think about it: that Ironclad Earth Dragon was powerful yet trapped in this small courtyard, which means this place is anything but ordinary. And that well is the only unusual spot here; it might just be the key to leaving!"
Shen Qingyue pondered for a moment and found some truth in Chen Li's words. "Then shall we take a look inside the well?"
After all, she was the Celestial Empress reincarnated; being trapped in this small courtyard felt suffocating. Instead of waiting idly here, it would be better to explore the well—perhaps they could indeed find a way to escape.
"Sounds good!"
Seeing Shen Qingyue agree, Chen Li clapped his little hands excitedly.
The two approached the edge of the well, and a chilling aura rushed toward them, causing Shen Qingyue to shiver involuntarily.
"It's so cold in here," she couldn't help but say, her tone tinged with unease.
Chen Li also felt the chill but was not afraid; instead, he grew even more excited. "Hehe, the stranger the place, the more likely there are treasures!" he exclaimed as he reached out his little hand to touch the well wall.
"Be careful!" Shen Qingyue quickly grabbed Chen Li's arm, stopping him from reaching out. "We don't know what might be in that well; it's better to be cautious."
Chen Li chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
With that, he ignored Shen Qingyue and closed his eyes, extending his consciousness into the well.
The water was icy cold, but Chen Li's awareness was unaffected as it descended deeper. The walls of the well were covered in slick moss, and the further down he went, the heavier the chilling aura became, as if invisible eyes were watching them from the shadows.
Chen Li continued to probe downward.
Finally, at the bottom of the well, he noticed something unusual. There was a stone slab resting there, etched with strange runes that emitted a faint glow.
Something is definitely off! Chen Li thought to himself, quickly retracting his consciousness and opening his eyes. He turned to Shen Qingyue and said, "There's something strange at the bottom of the well; we need to check it out!"
Shen Qingyue looked a bit frightened but nodded in agreement. "Alright, let's go together!"
Saying this, she took out a Night Pearl from her storage bag and tossed it into the well.
The Night Pearl radiated a soft light, illuminating the dark depths of the well.
Chen Li and Shen Qingyue exchanged glances, took a deep breath, and leaped into the well together.
The water was freezing, but both held their breath and wrapped themselves in Vital Energy as they swiftly swam toward the stone slab.
As they got closer, the runes on the slab became clearer, glowing brighter and casting an eerie green light throughout the surrounding water.
They finally reached the bottom of the well and landed on the stone slab.
Chen Li carefully examined the runes and realized they were ancient; he didn't recognize any of them.
"What kind of writing is this?" Chen Li asked in confusion.
"This is Ancient Divine Script," Shen Qingyue's voice echoed in his ears with a slight tremor. "I once saw it in an ancient text; it's said that this script possesses incredible power, capable of communicating with heaven and earth."
She paused abruptly, a look of fear crossing her face.
"Capable of what?" Chen Li pressed for more information.
"Capable of opening a passage to the Spiritual Vein!" Shen Qingyue took a deep breath and slowly explained.
"Connecting to the Spiritual Vein?" Chen Li's eyes widened in shock as his breathing quickened.
If they could really connect to the Spiritual Vein, they would strike it rich!
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