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The passage widened as they walked further, and the signs of human construction became increasingly sparse, making the entire corridor feel almost pristine.
The surrounding temperature began to rise slowly, suggesting they would soon exit the cave.
Before long, they emerged from a cavern. Yan Shengwei was so overwhelmed with emotion that he nearly cried. "I just wanted to rob a tomb and make some money. It was easy to get in, but why did it have to be so difficult to get out?"
At that moment, he couldn't help but reflect on how fortunate he was. If he hadn't encountered Mu Xuanche and the others, he might have ended up dead alongside those bored aristocratic youths who loved to explore.
Thinking of this filled him with admiration and respect for Mu Xuanche and his companions.
Once Mu Xuanche and the others exited, they headed to the vehicle parked on Mountain Road, bringing Yan Shengwei along as they descended the mountain.
Bai Qiling asked Mu Xuanche in the car, "How do you feel about Gu Yanxi? Is she okay?"
Mu Xuanche stared ahead. Although he felt a bit anxious inside, his expression remained cold. "Yan Xi is still alive; she shouldn't be in any immediate danger. We need to find Ghost Seal quickly before we can think about looking for Yan Xi."
Bai Qiling looked incredulous. "Why not go rescue her in Ying County first?"
"Yan Xi is definitely in Ying County. I don't know why that female ghost wants us to go there, but from what she said, there must be another Dark Tomb nearby. We have to enter that tomb if we want to gain anything, and it will likely be related to the Ghost Seal."
The cabin fell silent for a moment; even Yan Shengwei sensed the heavy atmosphere and refrained from speaking.
Mu Xuanche continued, "Moreover, the appearance of this female ghost surely has a hidden agenda behind it. She probably isn't a Vengeful Spirit originally tied to the tomb. The only group I can think of that would target us is the Cult of Spirits."
Bai Qiling clenched her fists. The Cult of Spirits—what did they want? Ever since Mu Xuanche began searching for the essential items needed to open Qin Wang's Tomb, this cult had been causing all sorts of trouble, trying to prevent them from obtaining these items. Although they had never inflicted any substantial harm or damage on Mu Xuanche, their constant interference was incredibly frustrating.
At that moment, Mu Xuanche turned to Yan Shengwei and asked, "Can you show me that heirloom from your family?"
Without hesitation, Yan Shengwei produced his family's treasured item: a Jade Turtle. It didn't appear particularly special; it looked somewhat crude and lifeless, as if hastily crafted by someone. The eyes and mouth were barely defined, just roughly shaped, and even the jade quality wasn't top-notch.
As soon as Mu Xuanche took it in his hands, he asked, "Do you know where your family's Jade Turtle came from?"
Yan Shengwei paused before responding. "I... I'm not really sure. I used to be curious and asked my grandfather about it. He said it was found by my great-grandfather at a ruined shrine on a mountain where there wasn't much worship going on. Later on, he noticed that every time he brought this thing into a tomb, nothing bad happened when he came out. He figured it must be something good and passed it down."
Mu Xuanche said in a deep voice, "This is indeed a good item. The spiritual energy inside is very rich, and I seem to sense the vitality of some living creature."
Yan Shengwei, with an expression of having struck gold, exclaimed, "No way! Does that mean I’ll become really powerful? Just like it says here, with this divine artifact in hand, I can do anything! Hahaha!"
Bai Qiling, curious after hearing this, asked Mu Xuanche for the Jade Turtle. Mu Xuanche tossed the Jade Turtle to him and casually replied to Yan Shengwei, "Stop dreaming. You have no spiritual power; even if this Jade Turtle is a good item, you won't be able to use it."
Bai Qiling suddenly laughed and said, "Maybe he can use it!"
Mu Xuanche raised an eyebrow. "Don't keep us in suspense. Just say it."
Yan Shengwei felt a bit down after hearing Mu Xuanche's words, but Bai Qiling's sudden interjection sparked his enthusiasm. He quickly flattered, "Yeah, Brother Bai, just tell us already. Don’t keep me hanging!"
Bai Qiling held the Jade Turtle up to his eyes for a careful examination and then said, "Regardless of the sect, they all emphasize fate. Taoism believes in this deeply. So, your Great-Grandfather obtaining this Jade Turtle is fate; meeting us is also fate; and your honesty in bringing this out is even more fate."
Yan Shengwei could hardly wait; Bai Qiling was taking too long.
He then pleaded, "Brother Bai, I’m not very cultured. Just get to the point."
Mu Xuanche quietly listened from the side without intervening.
Bai Qiling shot him a glance and replied, "What’s the rush? I need to make sure you understand clearly. How many of you children know about these things?"
Yan Shengwei felt deflated like a wilted eggplant and could only mumble, "Alright then."
Bai Qiling smiled with satisfaction and continued, "Mu Xuanche, you’ve been staying at the Gu Family and don’t know this. Back in the '80s, I visited several unknown mountains in the south. There was a Taoist temple on one of them with a real Taoist inside—not like those untrained ones in famous temples. This one was a disciple of the Mayi Divination lineage. I got along well with him; he knew who I was and shared many Taoist secrets with me. I suspect that what you have here is a legacy from that particular lineage."
Yan Shengwei eagerly asked, "So how can I learn this legacy?"
Bai Qiling glanced at him and said, "That depends on whether you can endure the pain."
Yan Shengwei slowly opened his mouth, then stared blankly, "You don't want me to castrate myself, do you? I see those Taoists never get married; could it be because they cut themselves?"
Bai Qiling snorted with laughter and called him an "idiot."
Then Bai Qiling continued, "I just need your heart's blood."
Yan Shengwei's face fell. "What does that mean?"
Even Mu Xuanche couldn't help but chuckle at Yan Shengwei's lively expressions. This person's personality reminded him of a male version of Yan Xi, and his concern for Yan Xi grew stronger.
He spoke up, "Stop scaring him. I think you can extract his heart's blood."
Bai Qiling smiled and said, "Just poke a hole in your hand; I'll draw it out for you."
Yan Shengwei obediently used a knife to poke a hole in his hand.
Bai Qiling was speechless. "You want to accept the inheritance right now in the car? We should at least find a quiet place in Ying County first."
Yan Shengwei awkwardly wiped his hand and murmured, "I didn't think that much."
Mu Xuanche and Bai Qiling were already at a loss for words with him.
Ying County was not far away; they arrived after crossing a mountain.
As soon as they reached the place, Yan Shengwei eagerly wanted to find a spot to accept the inheritance.
Bai Qiling was getting a headache from his antics, so the group quickly found a hotel and checked in.
Once again, Yan Shengwei pricked his finger. Bai Qiling used spiritual energy to draw out Yan Shengwei's heart's blood and then gently placed it on the Jade Turtle.
According to common sense, if blood dripped onto a piece of jade, it should slowly slide off. However, something strange happened; the blood of Yan Shengwei not only did not slide off but instead seeped into the jade, causing an unusual light to appear. With a crisp sound of "crack," the Jade Turtle shattered. Everyone fell silent as a dark green light suddenly flew into Yan Shengwei's body. He closed his eyes.
Mu Xuanche and Bai Qiling remained quiet. The burly man was a taciturn person and said nothing.
Time passed, though it was hard to tell how long. When Yan Shengwei opened his eyes, he exclaimed, "Oh!"
Bai Qiling looked at him with a mix of disappointment and frustration, hoping that after receiving the inheritance, he would undergo a significant transformation from the inside out. To her surprise, he was still the same chatty rascal.
As soon as Yan Shengwei opened his eyes, he felt soreness all over his body. Who wouldn't feel sore after sitting still for several hours? Only Mu Xuanche and Bai Qiling, being non-human, seemed unaffected.
Yan Shengwei was incredibly excited; just moments ago, a dark green turtle had been speaking to him in his mind with an arrogant tone: "I've been waiting for over three hundred years. How could your family be so foolish?"
Yan Shengwei didn't mind and quickly asked, "Which family's divine beast are you? What inheritance do you have for me?"
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