Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 415: A Secret Murderer Does Not Compensate for a Life (5)_1
Finally, they came to a halt in a spacious underground chamber that was unlike any other secret room. Besides the entrance, this place boasted a miniature replica of a mountain and a pond, scaled-down versions of those outside. As soon as Shangguan You entered the room, she could feel a dense Spiritual Energy emanating from the artificial mountain—clearly, the real treasure was here.
Upon seeing the object, the Elder heaved a sigh of relief, closed the door, and gave a few orders into the thin air before retreating. Watching the departing figure, the corner of Shangguan You’s mouth curled up in amusement. I hadn’t expected this to be the true Spirit Gathering Stone—the mountain above must also be an Illusion Technique, she thought.
This Spirit Gathering Stone was pitch-black, nestled within the flowing water, its Spiritual Energy even denser than that outside.
Shangguan You dispersed a handful of fine powder into the air, a medicine ten times more potent than those used outside. One minute, two minutes, three minutes passed, and then, THUD, THUD, THUD, THUD, dozens of dark figures collapsed; they all had wide eyes, their faces filled with disbelief as they found themselves paralyzed.
Without revealing herself, Shangguan You slowly approached the Spirit Gathering Stone. Suddenly, the pond erupted in a splash, and the stiffened men in black could only watch helplessly as the Spirit Gathering Stone vanished into thin air.
No sooner had Shangguan You stored the Spirit Gathering Stone in her space than there was a loud CRASH! The house-sized artificial mountain outside shattered into pieces, and with a RUMBLE, the debris leveled the entire pond. The tunnels above were buried instantly, sealing off a passageway completely.
The loud noise outside startled everyone once more, heightening their vigilance. From within her space, Shangguan You carelessly placed the Spirit Gathering Stone in a corner and watched the Elder’s explosive rage. Even the people from the secret chamber rushed over.
To hell with you all! Serves you right! Shangguan You thought gleefully. The irritation Zhuge Yue had caused her earlier in the day dissipated considerably.
"Trash! Utter trash! Having lost the Spirit Gathering Stone, you can explain it to the Family Head yourselves!" the Elder bellowed, kicking at the immobilized Hidden Guards on the ground with even more ferocity. The theft of the Spirit Gathering Stone was equivalent to stealing the Zhuge Family’s lifeline.
Shangguan You’s smirk widened. She decided to stay in her space and follow the Elder. I’ll just see if Zhuge Feng shows up, she mused.
With the theft of the Spirit Gathering Stone, everyone in the secret chamber became paranoid, thoroughly scrutinizing every single corner.
"Everyone, evacuate! This laboratory has been compromised; we must leave now!" Zhuge Yang commanded. Just then, another exit appeared before the crowd, turning a dead end into an escape route.
Shangguan You stayed close behind the Elder, watching as he led his men toward the escape route, her lips curling into a wicked smile.
A miniature Sky-Piercing Cannon appeared in her hand. She fired it at the mouth of the escape route, and with several loud BOOMS, all the exits were sealed shut.
I only used a fraction of my strength to block the exits this time. You think you’re so strong? Today, you’ll taste what it’s like to be buried alive! Shangguan You thought with immense satisfaction. That’ll teach the Zhuge Family for being so arrogant and smug!
Seeing the people turn as pale as death, Shangguan You "generously" scattered a handful of poison powder. Since you enjoy experimenting on people, now you can experience what it’s like to be the subjects, she thought. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"There’s poison in the air? How can that be?"
"What kind of poison is this? I can’t move at all!"
"Ah, I can’t move?"
"Why? I’m supposed to be immune to all poisons!"
Chaos erupted in the secret chamber, and the Elder’s face turned livid. This poison... how is it so similar to Elder Meihua’s? Could it be that he secretly entered, stole our Spirit Gathering Stone, and even poisoned us?
At this thought, the Elder became so furious and distraught that he coughed up a mouthful of blood. Elder Meihua was a deep wound in his heart.
"Lord Meihua? Is that you, esteemed senior?"
"Lord Meihua, the Spirit Gathering Stone is our most precious treasure! Please return it to us!"
The Elder’s voice echoed through the chamber, but Shangguan You simply curled her lip and ignored him. Even if you shout yourselves hoarse, I won’t pay you any mind, she thought.
The collapse of the artificial mountain had alerted not only those in the immediate vicinity but also Zhuge Yang and several Elders, including De Wu. All of them wore grim expressions as they ordered their clan members to start clearing the debris. With the artificial mountain down and more explosions sounding from that direction, it seemed the Elder was certainly buried alive.
Shangguan You glanced at the figures strewn about, a wicked smile touching her lips, then quickly departed using Earth Power.
「Back at Bai Muxue’s villa...」
No sooner had she returned than she was met by Ye Er Shao’s icy gaze, his eyes sweeping over her coldly. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Do you find this amusing? Don’t you know how formidable the Zhuge Family is? Are you seeking death?" Ye Er Shao asked coldly. If she hadn’t disappeared so quickly, I would have dragged her away. She even dared to bomb their secret chamber! Isn’t she just asking for trouble?
"I wasn’t playing. I just followed the Elder and found some good stuff." Shangguan You took out a fist-sized piece of Spirit Gathering Stone, a fragment chipped off the artificial mountain. I’m keeping the rest of the Spirit Gathering Stones for my family, but since Ye Er Shao is being so conscientious, I might as well give him a little, she thought.
"This is for you. And here are some Spirit Gathering Pills; these should be useful to your people, right?" She handed him a bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills and then yawned, seeing Ye Er Shao’s livid expression.
"I’m exhausted. I’m going to bed early. Tomorrow, we’ll hit the gambling street and make a fortune!" Shangguan You ignored Ye Er Shao’s murderous glare, headed to her room, and closed the door with a BANG, shutting his furious face outside.
"Shangguan You, don’t push it!" Ye Er Shao gritted his teeth. Although he knew she would likely be fine, seeing her venture out alone still ignited waves of rage in his heart. As someone proud and domineering, he found her audacious actions inexplicably hard to accept.
SLAM! Ye Er Shao slammed his own door just as hard, fuming in his room.
「Before dawn...」
Before dawn even broke, the entire Hidden World Village was abuzz with news: the Zhuge Family’s Spirit Gathering Stone had been stolen. In response, the Zhuge Family offered a hefty bounty for the recovery of the stone and information on any suspicious individuals.
