Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge

Chapter 387: Pawn of Fate (3)_1

Shangguan You’s body went limp, and she sank into the sofa, murmuring as she voiced the doubts in her heart."All these are just as Wei said. No one has truly found that mysterious place, nor does anyone know where it is. These records are only found in books. But if such a place really exists, I believe the Hidden World Families would go mad trying to reach a higher realm, proving the existence of a dimensional space. As for your question, nobody knows the answer, nor can anyone provide one," Elder Qi spoke heavily.

"But the Crystal Coffins—how do you explain one missing?" Shangguan You murmured, her words causing Elder Qi to jump to his feet.

"What did you say? You know of that place?" Elder Qi asked urgently, his eyes burning with frenzy.

"I know where it is. I’ve seen it before, and I’ve seen those passages as well. But of the seven Crystal Coffins you speak of, I only saw six, each with someone sleeping inside," Shangguan You said indifferently.

"Where? Where is it? How could a Crystal Coffin be missing? That’s impossible, it can’t be missing!" Elder Qi muttered.

"It’s two hundred meters underground, perhaps even deeper. And the missing Crystal Coffin... is in my hands," Shangguan You stated calmly. She wasn’t afraid of them knowing. As Elder Meihua, people from the Hidden World Families already knew what she possessed. And she had a way to handle Elder Qi and Qi Zhuochen, ensuring that even if they knew it was her, they couldn’t tell anyone else.

She had learned the Curse of Silence from Ye Shaoshao.

"One is missing, and it’s in your hands?" Elder Qi asked excitedly. "Could the legends be true?"

"That’s right." Shangguan You nodded. She recounted how she had obtained the Crystal Coffin and mentioned spending a year inside it before disappearing after Zhuge Ao threw her out. She also revealed that another person now slept within, never stirring from a long slumber. However, she concealed the identity of this person and the Crystal Coffin’s location.

"Could it really be that a Guardian emerged from the Crystal Coffin? Then where did the person go?" Elder Qi muttered, his head starting to spin. The records stated that Guardians only awakened when outsiders intruded; there was never any mention of a Guardian leaving voluntarily.

If what Shangguan You was saying was true, then where was that Guardian now?

Carrying many questions, Shangguan You left Elder Qi’s house. She also left him with countless questions to ponder.

「Upon returning home, a hint of dawn touched the sky.」

Shangguan You entered the spatial realm and circulated her Spiritual Energy several times, feeling refreshed. Only after taking a bath did she step out.

「Today, Shangguan Qing was returning to the academy.」

At the first light of day, Liu Ruoling started to bustle about. Gui Jun, Zhang Yuchen, Yu Zifeng, and even Gui Mo were all going to the academy for special training. Gui Mo was using his connections to stay at the academy for two months.

Yu Zijin and Gui Luo also arrived early to see them off, as the others were going to the academy to register today.

Looking at the spirited group before her, a slight smile touched Shangguan You’s lips. Yet, when she recalled Elder Qi’s words from the previous night, her brow remained furrowed. She had changed them, but she didn’t want her actions to put them in danger.

Thus, she’d rather let others die than let herself get hurt or cause her family to worry.

"Girl." Shangguan You was lost in thought when Shangguan Qing suddenly appeared before her.

"Big Brother Qing."

"Girl, I know you have many secrets and are very opinionated. But I hope that, no matter what you do, you never forget we’re behind you. We’ll support you in whatever you do. And no matter what, safety comes first. I want to return from the military and see you alive and kicking," Shangguan Qing said, embracing her gently and stroking her hair softly.

They weren’t unaware; it was just that if she chose not to speak, they wouldn’t probe—just as she never pried into their affairs.

"Big Brother Qing, I..." Shangguan You murmured, breathing in the faint scent of fresh grass from him and feeling his warm embrace. A ripple of warmth spread through her heart.

"There’s no need to say anything. When you’re ready to talk, we’ll listen. Grandfather, Dad, Mom, even Second Uncle and I—we will all support you. Whatever you want to do, just go for it. Whatever belongs to you, whatever you desire, just follow your heart and pursue it," Shangguan Qing said with a soft smile, his eyes filled with indulgence.

"Big Brother Qing, I know you all need to return to the academy. Please be careful. During this vacation, I plan to travel and see our country’s famous mountains and rivers, to experience the beauty of different places," Shangguan You nodded and said with a smile. She needed a reason to leave, and she didn’t want her family to know—not yet. Even if she did tell them, it would only be after she broke through Level 5 of the Medicine King Canon. Only then could she truly protect her family.

"Sure, go ahead. You have over a month to travel wherever you wish. Grandfather had planned for you to explore. It’s a pity I have to be at the academy; otherwise, I would accompany you," said Shangguan Qing with a smile, patting Shangguan You’s hair.

They knew she had things to do, and whatever she did, they would support her.

"Next time then," Shangguan You said. "When Big Brother Qing has a break, we’ll travel together and bring the whole family."

"You little rascal," Shangguan Qing chuckled. "Let’s go. Young Master Yu and the others are waiting downstairs impatiently."

"Okay."

Shangguan You allowed Shangguan Qing to lead her downstairs. Downstairs, many people had already gathered. Liu Ruoling and Aunt Zhang were busy making breakfast and attending to everyone.

"Girl, you know we’re going back to school today. Will you miss Brother Jun?" Gui Jun teased as Shangguan You and her brother descended the stairs.

"Of course I’ll miss him, but the one I’ll miss the most is still Big Brother Qing," Shangguan You replied with a smile.