Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 416: A Secret Murderer Does Not Compensate for a Life (6)_1

The Elders who had been buried alive in the secret chamber only regained consciousness after a day and a night. They then dug even more desperately; they were not ready to die, they didn’t want to be buried alive.

Because the hidden passage was constructed so secretively, the Zhuge Family members spent their days searching for the Spirit Gathering Stone and only dug the tunnels at night. After a full seven days, Elder Shi’s group finally emerged from the secret chamber in a sorry state. Everything inside had been completely destroyed. Upon emerging, Elder Shi vomited several mouthfuls of blood and fainted, plunging the Zhuge Family into despair.

In stark contrast to the Zhuge Family’s gloom, Shangguan You and Ye Er Shao had returned with a great haul. They had even unearthed top-grade Spirit Jade on the gambling street. Originally penniless, they had become rich overnight. Moreover, Bai Muxue hadn’t shown up since the first day, leaving them in peace.

On this day, just as Shangguan You and Ye Er Shao left their villa as usual, they were surrounded by a group of people. Shangguan You, seeing several familiar figures among them, felt a headache coming on. Why had they been sought out again?

Shangguan You looked at the group of people charging towards them and shook her head speechlessly. She had been keeping a very low profile, so why were these people still bothering her? 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Seize them," Zhuge Yue commanded proudly, and several disciples of the Zhuge Family immediately surrounded Shangguan You and Ye Er Shao.

"What are you trying to do?" Ye Er Shao’s eyes flashed, his voice turning cold as he stared sternly at Zhuge Yue and Zhuge Peng at the forefront.

"What are we going to do? The Spirit Gathering Stone of our Zhuge Family has been stolen. Since you two are outsiders, all suspects must come back with us to assist in the investigation," Zhuge Yue said proudly, her gaze on Shangguan You flashing with a vicious glint.

"You two, the Spirit Gathering Stone from our gambling street has been stolen. Over the past few days, I believe you’ve also felt it. With the Spirit Gathering Stone gone, the Spiritual Energy in Hidden World Village has diminished greatly. This isn’t just an issue for the Zhuge Family; it concerns everyone. Since you two are outsiders and were here on the night of the theft, we ask you to cooperate and return with us for questioning."

Compared to Zhuge Yue’s arrogance, Zhuge Peng’s words were much more polite.

"Why should we go back with you? Why should we assist your investigation? You lost your own thing; what does it have to do with us? Besides, that rockery was huge—I heard it filled an entire pond. Do you really think we could move it?"

Shangguan You sneered. Seeing Zhuge Yue’s smugness made her feel combative. So the Zhuge Family was remarkable, were they? Just let them be arrogant for a few more days. When the time comes, she’d show them!

"It’s not just the two of you. Everyone who entered this place, the gambling street, must cooperate with us. If you are truly innocent, we will personally apologize and present you with a substantial gift," Zhuge Peng said politely to them.

"Go back with you for questioning?" Shangguan You asked.

"That’s right. Once we return, we’ll know immediately if you’re suspects or not. You can rest assured," Zhuge Peng insisted.

"Come now. Are you going to follow us willingly, or do we have to use force? Right now, with the interests of Hidden World Village at stake, anyone who has been named must go," Zhuge Yue declared proudly.

Shangguan You and Ye Er Shao exchanged a glance, then both nodded and followed the group.

"In Hidden World Village, there’s a special stone used for testing called the Lie Detection Stone," Ye Er Shao’s low voice sounded beside her ear. "If you tell a lie, that stone will change color. They’ll definitely use the Lie Detection Stone, along with a mind-reading Superpower User, to check everyone one by one. What should we do?"

"We’ll have to play it by ear," Ye Er Shao continued. "A mind-reading Superpower User might not be able to decipher your thoughts, but that Lie Detection Stone isn’t so easy to fool."

"The Lie Detection Stone? Is it really that useful?" Shangguan You asked.

"Naturally. This place is like the secular world; among Cultivators, there are also unscrupulous individuals who steal others’ secrets for their own use. There are also evil Cultivators who absorb others’ Spiritual Energy. Thus, security here is mainly managed by the Bai Family, which is why Bai Muxue has been too busy to even be seen," Ye Er Shao nodded, continuing to explain matters of this place.

"Then what should we do? Should we run now? If we’re caught later and they test us, won’t our actions be exposed?" Shangguan You’s eyes darted around as she hatched a questionable idea.

"Run? Why run? Don’t you forget, this is Hidden World Village, not the outside world where you can do as you please! Besides, where could you even run to? Don’t forget you came here to save Zhuge Feng. If you run, are you just going to abandon him?" Ye Er Shao shot Shangguan You a cold glance.

He was here on important business that he had not yet finished. How could he possibly leave?

"What will happen if they find out I stole the Spirit Gathering Stone?" Shangguan You asked.

"It won’t be pretty. The Spirit Gathering Stone is a treasure, so whoever is found to have stolen it will be severely punished. Minor offenders will be expelled from Hidden World Village, never allowed to return. Major offenders will have their Cultivation destroyed and be imprisoned for life," Ye Er Shao stated coldly.

"Life imprisonment? Are you serious? That severe?" Shangguan You rolled her eyes repeatedly. She definitely didn’t want to become some savage, nor did she want to be stuck here forever. Compared to this place, she much preferred the dazzling, vibrant world outside.

"So, think of a way to muddle through later. If your own Spiritual Energy is higher than that of the Lie Detection Stone, then it won’t matter even if you lie," Ye Er Shao said indifferently, then ignored Shangguan You and fell into deep thought.

"Hurry up," Zhuge Yue snapped, stopping to glare fiercely at Shangguan You. This ugly woman! How could someone so hideous attract Bai Muxue’s attention? When Zhuge Yue saw Shangguan You’s terribly unfashionable clothes, hatred seethed in her heart. Such intense hatred!

"We’re not criminals. We agreed to come with you to prove our innocence. You’d better understand that," Shangguan You retorted coldly, ignoring Zhuge Yue. She and Ye Er Shao slowly followed behind the others.