Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge

Chapter 406: Superpower User (2)_1

Shangguan You stepped forward, linked arms with Bai Muxue with one hand, and Fang Jianyu with the other, leading the way.Bai Muxue felt her touch, and his body tensed slightly before swiftly relaxing, allowing Shangguan You to link arms with him. On the other side, Fang Jianyu blushed; Why does this feel so odd? she wondered.

"Jianyu," Fang Jianfei called out in a low voice. Sensing his displeasure, Fang Jianyu discreetly loosened Shangguan You’s hold on her arm. Indeed, we’re in the gambling street. Two women and a man... if word got out, what would people say? Though it was a shame to miss such an opportunity, she had to let go for the sake of the Fang Family’s reputation.

"Uncle Fang, let’s go together," Shangguan You said to Fang Jianfei with a sweet smile. Seeing Fang Jianyu let go, she reached out again and grabbed Fang Jianfei’s sleeve.

Surrounded by handsome men—Bai Muxue on my left, Fang Jianfei on my right, and Second Young Master Ye following behind. If Third Young Master could also be here, along with Brother Qing, it would be even more perfect! This truly is one of life’s great joys! Shangguan You mused.

"Uncle Fang, what is that?" she asked, feeling Fang Jianfei stiffen and try to pull away. She held onto his sleeve even tighter, preventing him from leaving. Heh, I’m doing this on purpose!

Fang Jianfei’s expression turned unpleasant. This girl I’ve only just met, how can she be so rude? How can she blatantly hold onto me and Bai Muxue like this? Yet, Bai Muxue was strangely compliant, simply letting her. Following her gaze, he saw a large piece of raw stone, and the hand he had been about to wave came to a halt.

"That’s raw stone," he said.

"Youyou, eight or nine out of ten raw stones here can yield Spirit Jade when cut," Bai Muxue said. He had felt somewhat awkward at first, but seeing Fang Jianfei look even more uncomfortable than himself, he relaxed, passively allowing Shangguan You to hold onto his arm.

"What’s the difference between Spirit Jade and regular jade?" Shangguan You asked, observing the people circling the stone.

Bai Muxue replied with a smile, "Spirit Jade... well, ’Spirit Jade’ naturally means jade that contains Spiritual Energy. Such jade is rare. Besides Spirit Jade, there’s also a treasure among Spirit Jades called the Spirit Gathering Stone. That kind of stone can concentrate even thin Spiritual Energy, allowing for better absorption."

He watched as the raw stones were being cut, bit by bit, by Spiritual Energy. The man who had bought the stone stood with his arms crossed, a smug look on his face as he eyed the Spirit Jade within.

Fang Jianfei nodded. "That person possesses the Superpower of Clairvoyance. He can see clearly inside raw stone, so he’s unbeatable when gambling here," he added, slowly recounting the buyer’s background.

"Then isn’t he very formidable, with a lot of money?" I already knew there were many Superpower Users, but it still feels odd to see someone like me, Shangguan You thought.

Although I use talismans, which is different from someone with a true Superpower like Clairvoyance, I still consider my ability similar. I wonder if my Clairvoyance Spell can see through raw stone too?

"There’s an explicit rule here: Superpower Users can’t use their abilities at will," Marco explained, stroking his curled beard as he noticed Shangguan You’s puzzled expression.

"Why can’t they use their Superpowers?" Shangguan You asked, growing even more puzzled. What’s the point of having Superpowers if you can’t use them?

"This place is overflowing with talent. Superpower Users and Cultivators share the same sky. If you’re not afraid of courting disaster or being hunted down, you can certainly give it a try," Zhuge Yue scoffed. She eyed Shangguan You—held on both sides—with distaste, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Indeed. I still don’t know what kind of Superpower you possess. To be here, one must be either a Superpower User or a Cultivator. Which category do you fall into, little sister?" Li Zhaohong mocked coldly.

"I... I..." Shangguan You stammered, looking down shyly. I guess I’m a mix of Superpower User and Cultivator, but still a bit different from them.

"What about you? Are you also a Superpower User? I wonder what your ability is?" Zhuge Yue pressed coolly, finding Shangguan You’s demeanor increasingly annoying.

"I... I have the Superpower of Clairvoyance," Shangguan You admitted, her voice growing softer, almost meek.

"What? That’s hilarious! Since you have the Superpower of Clairvoyance, why don’t you tell us what’s in here?" Zhuge Yue exclaimed, grabbing Shangguan You and pulling her toward a shop.

"You got yourself into this mess; you get yourself out. If your identity is exposed, figure out how to escape on your own. I won’t help you," Second Young Master Ye’s cold voice resonated once again beside her ear.

Shangguan You flicked her wrist, sending Zhuge Yue stumbling back a few steps. She shot a cold glance at Second Young Master Ye and rolled her eyes. Since I dared to say it, I’m not afraid. So what if I’m discovered? Worst case, I’ll just hide in my space.

The commotion Zhuge Yue sparked drew the interest of passersby on the gambling street, who began to follow along. After all, in a place teeming with skilled individuals, no one wanted to miss a spectacle.

Zhuge Yue led the group into a shop marked with the Zhuge Family crest, passed straight through it, and into the courtyard behind. The staff inside, recognizing Zhuge Yue and Zhuge Peng, bowed respectfully.

Zhuge Yue eyed Shangguan You with a triumphant expression. See? I’m a young lady of the Zhuge Family! How dare an ugly girl like you have designs on Bai Muxue?

"Hmph! Since you have clairvoyance, take a look and tell us what’s inside this," Zhuge Yue challenged, leading them into a courtyard. They stopped beside a massive rockery. Water trickled down its surface, and a pavilion was intricately carved upon it. The craftsmanship was exquisite, clearly the result of considerable effort.

"Yueyue, stop this nonsense!" Zhuge Peng reprimanded, his expression displeased. "This rockery is dozens of meters tall. Even if one could see through it, what could they possibly discern? Besides, the former Family Head placed it here for a reason. How could you bring outsiders onto our Zhuge Family’s grounds?"

"How am I causing trouble?" Zhuge Yue retorted, shaking off Zhuge Peng’s arm, her voice cold. "Anyone who has stayed in Hidden World Village long enough knows this rockery! Our former Family Head mined it directly from underground. It’s five meters high and ten meters long."

Shangguan You gazed at the rockery. It was larger even than the surrounding houses and stood in a pond where lotus blossoms bloomed, it being July. The sight of this rockery makes me think of the Zhuge Family’s current head, Zhuge Feng—that dangerous man, the one who abducted Li Wanying, she thought.