"But Dad, ngjie and I were college classmates; we knew each other a long ti ago," Liu Ruoling said, her expression puzzled. "Even if Lin ngjie really is the Guardian and they’re the sa person, the Lin ngjie I knew... I’ve known her for over twenty years. That Guardian only appeared eighteen years ago."
Now, Liu Ruoling wasn’t the only one confused; Shangguan Hao also furrowed his brow. He ticulously recalled first eting Lin ngjie, then falling in love, their marriage, their divorce, and finally, the full seventeen years they hadn’t seen each other. Everything indicated that they had known Lin ngjie long before those eighteen years.
"This... I’m not sure either," Shangguan Zhi said, also shaking his head. "Let’s try first. If it doesn’t work, then have the girl bring them both back to that secret chamber." He truly didn’t understand what was happening. Moreover, the more he thought about it, the more his head ached. It was best to take things one step at a ti.
"I understand. Grandpa, Daddy, Eldest Uncle, all of you step back a bit. I’ll do it," Shangguan You said. "If this doesn’t work, I’ll use Spiritual Energy." With a wave of her hands, the two Lin ngjies were already positioned side by side.
The n of the Shangguan Family nodded and simultaneously stepped back, leaving the space in the center for Shangguan You. In governnt and the military, they were influential figures who could command authority, but when faced with such supernatural occurrences, they could only watch helplessly.
"Girl, be careful," Shangguan Qing said, giving Shangguan You an encouraging look as he also stepped back. "If it really doesn’t work, we’ll figure sothing else out."
"I know." Shangguan You nodded to her family mbers. With a wave of her hands, several black Spirit Gathering Stones appeared around her.
DING DONG. DING DONG. The sharp sound of the doorbell rang out. Shangguan You’s movents involuntarily halted, her brow furrowing deeply. Just monts ago, she had sensed several currents of Spiritual Energy nearby, but none had been able to penetrate her barrier. Are they now forgoing subterfuge to try and enter openly?
The n of the Shangguan Family exchanged glances, their expressions turning grave.
"Girl, put these away for now. Shangguan Hao, you go upstairs and rest. Girl, you go take care of him. Ruoling, you open the door." Shangguan Zhi issued the arrangents in the blink of an eye.
"Alright, I understand, Grandpa. All of you be careful as well," Shangguan You replied. The others rely perceived a blur before their eyes, and in an instant, the Crystal Coffin, Lin ngjie, and even the dense Spiritual Energy that had filled the hall, all vanished completely.
Shangguan You and Shangguan Yu swiftly went upstairs.
The DING DONG, DING DONG of the doorbell persisted. Liu Ruoling composed herself and, with a polite smile, rose to open the door.
When Liu Ruoling saw the elderly man and young boy at the door, she felt a flicker of surprise. However, when Shangguan Zhi saw these two, he imdiately understood. They must be here for the girl. Since she had set up a barrier in the vicinity, climbing through a window wouldn’t work, so they had no choice but to co through the main door.
"Is Miss Shangguan at ho?" Qi Lao asked Liu Ruoling, who had opened the door. "I am Qi Lao, and I have sothing important to discuss with the young miss."
"Auntie, is Sister You ho? We have sothing important for her," Qi Zhuochen asked, his gaze sweeping across the hall where traces of Spiritual Energy still lingered.
"Ruoling, let them in," Shangguan Zhi said with a nod, his voice calm. He had a good relationship with this grandfather and grandson. For them to co at such a late hour ant they certainly had sothing to discuss with the girl. Besides, everyone the girl knew was a capable individual.
"Qi Lao, Zhuochen, what brings you here so late? Is sothing the matter?" Shangguan You asked as she descended the stairs. Her gaze, holding a flash of coldness, swept over the grandfather and grandson. Damn it! If they hadn’t arrived now, perhaps my mother would have already awakened. Although it’s quiet in my space and no one would worry about her there, I haven’t forgotten that only I can be in my space. If I were to awaken Lin ngjie inside it, who knows if Lin ngjie could actually awaken?
If she really woke up in there, what if she couldn’t leave the space and had to remain inside? What then?
"Sister You, we heard Uncle Shangguan is ill, so we ca to pay a visit," Qi Zhuochen said quickly. He saw the coldness in Shangguan You’s eyes and knew she was displeased, so he even winked at her as he spoke.
"That’s right!" Qi Lao chuckled and said to Shangguan You, "I have a few folk redies here that I believe will be beneficial for Chief Shangguan’s injuries, so I ca uninvited. Hahaha, you wouldn’t be unwelcoming, would you?" He looked at her with a hint of caution in his eyes. My life is truly bitter, he thought. I finally managed to divine a huge secret, and as soon as I did, I rushed over. Who knew I’d just get a glare from Shangguan You for my troubles? Was it easy for ?
"Since that’s the case, Girl, take them upstairs to see your daddy," Shangguan Zhi said with a nod, then nodded towards Qi Lao as well.
"Dad, isn’t this inappropriate?" Shangguan Yu frowned. These are such flimsy excuses. Why would Dad believe them today and even agree to let them go upstairs?
"Girl, go on, take them upstairs," Shangguan Zhi said, giving Shangguan Yu a deep, aningful look. Shangguan Yu promptly shut his mouth and said no more. Liu Ruoling also remained silent.
"I understand, Grandpa," Shangguan You replied. She nodded to the others and then led the Qi grandfather and grandson upstairs.
As soon as they were upstairs, Qi Zhuochen whispered into Shangguan You’s ear, "Sister You, the real reason we’ve co now is that we’ve thought of a way to awaken the person inside the Crystal Coffin you ntioned."
"What?" Shangguan You exclaid in surprise, looking at the two before her with utter disbelief.
"Indeed," Qi Lao said, stroking his white beard and nodding proudly, clearly satisfied with Shangguan You’s reaction. "This old man ca precisely for this purpose. Moreover, the divination reading indicates that she will awaken tonight!"
"Are you absolutely sure what you’re saying is true? You really have a way to awaken her?" Shangguan You raised an eyebrow, asking for confirmation once more. She had, after all, tried countless thods without success. That Qi Lao and Qi Zhuochen now claid to have a way to awaken Lin ngjie... Could it truly be possible?
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