novelaction Chapter 267 Mysterious Box
Chapter 267 Mysterious Box
"I feel that the box is calling me." Su Wenying's expression was solemn, his eyes fixed on the box, his feet moved forward unconsciously, and his muscles were tense. The feeling of calling was like an invisible silk thread, entwining his heart, stirring the mark of family inheritance deep in his blood, driving him to find out and uncover the secrets hidden behind the box.
"I feel the same way." Su Wenyu agreed, swallowed his saliva, suppressed the tension and excitement in his heart, stared at the box without blinking, trying to see through the secrets hidden beneath the simple appearance. His hands clenched into fists, his palms full of sweat. The mysterious summoning power made him both awed and curious.
"I have one too." Su Siyi and Su Wenxin said in unison. The brothers and sisters looked at each other and saw shock and determination in each other's eyes. They became more and more certain in their hearts that this box was of extraordinary significance to the Su family and must contain something key to the family's destiny.
Nangong Jingming stood aside, looking at the box for a long time, but did not feel any special call. He knew in his heart that this might be the result of the Su family's bloodline, a mysterious sense exclusive to the descendants of the Su family that others could not reach. He said decisively: "I will call others over!" After that, he turned around and walked out of the study quickly. His figure hurriedly disappeared outside the door, eager to gather the Su family to share this important discovery.
"Well, okay!" Su Siyi nodded in agreement and watched Nangong Jingming leave. Her gaze then turned back to the box. Her eyes became more and more fiery, as if she wanted to see through it. She silently guessed what was hidden in the box. She felt a sense of wonder that it could attract so many family members to talk about it. This suspense made her feel itchy, and she just hoped that everyone would come quickly to solve the mystery together.
After a while, Nangong Jingming hurried over with the Su family members who were still searching other places in the old house in vain. They gathered in the study, their eyes focused on the box on the desk, with different expressions, some curious, some shocked, and some expectant.
"What do you feel?" Su Sheng looked around, his eyes sweeping across the faces of the younger generations one by one. He spoke in a steady voice, trying to find clues from everyone's reactions. As an elder of the family, he knew that this discovery might be related to the rise and fall of the family. He dared not slack off in the slightest, and was looking forward to unlocking the secret of the box and finding a way to deal with the disaster.
"It feels like something inside is calling us," the Su family responded in unison, their voices rising and falling, revealing surprise and certainty. The mysterious call resonated in everyone's heart, and the mark of inheritance in their bloodline seemed to be ignited, burning fiercely, guiding them around the box, towards the intersection where their family's past and future intertwined. Those without Su blood stood aside, bewildered, with no special feelings about the box. They could only watch as the Su family immersed themselves in the mysterious atmosphere, waiting for the answer to the mystery to be revealed.
"It seems that this is something that is left for us. I'll go open it and take a look!" Su Sheng said as he stared at the box on the desk with burning eyes, his eyes revealing irrepressible curiosity and eagerness.
He took slow steps, each one steady and cautious, as if he was not stepping on the floor of the study, but a minefield leading to the deep secrets of the family, and the slightest carelessness would trigger unknown dangers.
Finally, he came to the table, stretched out his slightly trembling hand, and gently picked up the box.
The box felt heavy and soft, as if carved from fine jade. Its surface was incredibly smooth, yet it exuded an air of age-old simplicity. Su Sheng held the box in his hands, turning it over and over, examining it carefully, trying to find the mechanism that would open it. However, the box was square, seamless, and fitted together perfectly. He couldn't find even the slightest crack, protrusion, or indentation that could be opened. This made him frown, his face filled with confusion, and he wondered what secret this box held, why it was so difficult to open.
"There is no place to open this box. There is only one white jade on it, which looks a little special." Su Sheng muttered as he brought the box close to his eyes and pointed at the white jade inlaid on the box. The white jade has a delicate texture, is lustrous and smooth, and still emits a soft halo in the dim light, as if it contains mysterious power. I just don't know how it is related to the method of opening this box. Su Sheng stared at it, and the more he looked at it, the more puzzled he felt, and his brows were almost twisted into a knot.
"Grandpa, why don't we try dripping blood on it?" Su Wenxin tilted his head, his eyes rolling around as an idea suddenly struck him. After all, entering the old house previously required a drop of blood from a Su family member. This box was so mysterious, and adorned with such a unique white jade, perhaps the same method would be required to open it.
Moreover, there are traces of formations everywhere. I think these things cannot be easily opened by anyone. They must be inextricably linked to the Su family's bloodline.
"Then you do it!" Upon hearing this, Su Sheng unhesitatingly handed the "task" to Su Wenxin, even nodding at him. He thought to himself, his old bones would hurt for days if they bumped into something, but he couldn't bear to let himself bleed again. Young people are strong and healthy, so a little bleeding is not a big deal. After all, it's all for the family, so contributing a little blood is what he should do.
"Grandpa, you really are my grandpa!" Su Wenxin looked at Su Sheng helplessly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Although he jokingly complained, his hands did not stop moving. He channeled his spiritual power, and a faint glow instantly appeared on his fingertips. With a light stroke, a drop of bright red blood emerged. Then, he carefully aimed the drop of blood at the white jade on the box and gently dripped it.
In an instant, a miraculous scene occurred. As soon as the drop of blood touched the white jade, it absorbed it like a sponge, rapidly soaking it in. Immediately, the jade shone brightly, dazzling and dazzling, shrouding the entire box in a soft halo. With a soft "bang," the previously tightly closed box slowly opened, its lid springing up, revealing the true essence within.
"It's just a piece of jade," Su Wenxin muttered in disappointment as he peered into the box. He reached out and took the jade out, examining it in his palm. He had gone to so much trouble to open the box, expecting to find some rare treasure or a magical artifact that could change his family's fate. To him, it was just an ordinary piece of jade. This left him feeling incredibly disappointed, like someone who had been expecting to find a treasure, only to find a piece of stone instead.
"Let me see." Su Wenying, upon seeing this, quickly reached out to take the jade, his eyes filled with curiosity and caution. He held the jade in his hands, carefully examining its texture and color against the light. Then, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him: he remembered the jade slip his master had mentioned.
In the world of cultivation, jade slips are extremely special, capable of recording vast amounts of information, precious techniques, and so on. Could this piece of jade before him be the legendary jade slip? Thinking of this, he didn't care about anything else and simply placed the jade on his forehead, concentrating his mind and trying to establish a connection with the information within the jade.
Soon, something magical happened. The jade slip shimmered, and streams of information, like a surging river, surged into his sea of consciousness. Various images and text flashed through his mind. The sheer volume of information made Su Wenying feel dizzy for a moment, but he fought back the discomfort and struggled to digest it all.
"Brother, this can't be a jade slip!" Su Wenxin widened his eyes and looked at Su Wenying in astonishment. He had heard his master occasionally talk about the magic of jade slips, saying that they were treasures used in the world of cultivation to record things and pass on skills. But he didn't expect to actually see one today, and he found it in his own old house. This made him both excited and a little unbelievable.
"Well, yes, take a look for yourself!" Su Wenying recovered, nodded, and handed the jade slip to Su Wenxin with a serious look in his eyes. After all, the jade slip contained important information about the Su family's roots and future direction. He hoped that his younger brother could know the contents as soon as possible.
"Okay." Su Wenxin quickly took it and, imitating Su Wenying's example, placed the jade slip on his forehead, closed his eyes, and concentrated on reading the information within. After a while, his face turned pale, clearly overwhelmed by the overwhelming amount of information, but he gritted his teeth and persevered through the contents.
"Grandpa, Grandma, this is a jade slip. You can all read its contents later. It might be a little uncomfortable, but just bear with it." Su Wenying turned to look at Su Sheng and Ji Mei, and said seriously. He knew that reading the information on the jade slip would take a heavy toll on their mental strength, and since Grandpa and Grandma were old, he was worried they wouldn't be able to handle it, so he gave them a "precaution" in advance.
"Oh, don't be afraid. We can still handle a little pain." Su Sheng waved his hand nonchalantly, his face firm and his eyes resolute. In his opinion, as long as he could learn the truth about the Su family's past and find a way forward for the family, a little pain was nothing. Even if it meant going through fire and water, he was willing to risk it.
Soon, everyone took turns to read the contents of the jade slip in order.
Nangong Jingming had originally stood aside, thinking that since he wasn't a member of the Su family, the information on the jade slip wouldn't be relevant to him, so he decided not to join in the fun. But then, Su Sheng pulled him over and forced the jade slip into his hands, asking him to read it too. Nangong Jingming couldn't resist and tried to read it as well. As soon as he touched it, the torrent of information hit him, and his face turned pale. However, he was a resolute man, so he endured the discomfort and continued reading.