novelhk Chapter 225 Returning to the Mansion to Investigate Ancient Books
Chapter 225 Returning to the Mansion to Investigate Ancient Books
In the blink of an eye, with a soft "whoosh," the two of them stood up abruptly without hesitation.
Their movements were swift and agile, without the slightest hesitation.
Immediately afterwards, they strode off and hurried toward the peach grove, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
In that instant, the man had just stepped outside the peach grove and hadn't even had time to see what was going on when he heard a series of hurried footsteps approaching from afar.
In the blink of an eye, a group of burly, menacing men rushed in like a storm.
These people were dressed in black, tight-fitting clothes, and wore ferocious and terrifying masks that completely covered their faces, revealing only pairs of eyes that gleamed with a cold light.
Their movements were perfectly synchronized, as if they had undergone countless training sessions.
The moment this group barged in, the relaxed and peaceful atmosphere was instantly shattered, and the air seemed to freeze, suddenly becoming unusually heavy and oppressive.
An invisible pressure so powerful it was suffocating emanated from them, permeating the entire space.
The burly man standing at the very front was exceptionally tall and imposing, exuding an aura of authority that commanded respect without a hint of anger.
When his gaze met that of the man inside the room, a look of respect, humility, and awe immediately appeared on the face hidden behind the mask.
Without hesitation, he clasped his hands together, knelt on one knee, bowed deeply to the man, and spoke in a low but sincere voice.
"Young Master! A sudden tragedy has befallen our family. The Master has unfortunately contracted a serious illness, and his condition is now extremely critical, with his life hanging by a thread. He is constantly thinking of you and eagerly awaits your return home to visit him."
Upon hearing this, the man's lips curled up slightly, forming a cold smile.
His voice was full of sarcasm and disdain: "Hmph! Why do you suddenly remember me, the son you kicked out?"
"Back when you drove me away from my home, you didn't seem to have the slightest bit of regret." After saying this, the man turned his head away, no longer looking at the leader.
Standing to the side, Huan Yuechu listened quietly to their conversation, and she keenly sensed that there must be some unknown inside story hidden within.
But at this moment, she chose to remain silent, simply observing the development of events.
The men in black looked at each other, exchanging glances.
But nobody knows how to answer that question.
For a moment, the entire scene fell into an unsettling silence.
Just then, a strange sound came from the artificial hill inside.
The sound was like some kind of complex and sophisticated machine starting up, with a deep hum accompanied by a slight vibration.
Upon hearing this voice, the man's expression changed drastically, and he turned and rushed inside without hesitation.
Huan Yuechu, who was standing to the side, hesitated for a moment, seemingly having some concerns, but in the end she followed the man into the artificial hill.
As soon as they stepped into the artificial hill, they saw a portal shimmering with a strange light slowly opening.
The door emitted extremely strong energy fluctuations, as if it concealed endless mystery and danger.
The man turned to look at Huan Yuechu with a shocked expression, his eyes filled with doubt and questioning.
"Could it be that this strange portal of light is related to the aura emanating from you?"
Faced with the man's sudden question, Huan Yuechu also looked bewildered. She shook her head, indicating that she knew nothing about it.
However, before the two could react further, a pale and enormous hand suddenly reached out from within the portal.
With lightning speed, that hand grabbed Huan Yuechu and forcefully pulled her into the portal.
The man was terrified when he saw this and quickly reached out his hands to try to grab Huan Yuechu.
Unfortunately, they were too late and only managed to grab a piece of clothing.
As Huan Yuechu was pulled into the portal, the portal, which had been slowly opening, quickly closed.
In the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace, and all the light, energy fluctuations, and strange sounds ceased abruptly.
The room fell into a deathly silence, leaving only the bewildered men in black and anxious men standing there dumbfounded.
The man gripped the hem of the garment tightly with both hands, as if he wanted to crush it.
His eyes were bloodshot with anger and worry, like two raging flames.
He suddenly turned his head and glared fiercely at the group of people dressed in black, hiding their heads and tails, letting out a roar like a wild beast.
"No matter what kind of conspiracy or trickery is hidden here, if she suffers even the slightest harm, I will absolutely not let you off easily!"
Upon hearing this, the leader of the men in black turned deathly pale, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.
He hurriedly stepped forward, bowing and clasping his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "Young Master, please calm your anger! We truly knew nothing about this matter!"
However, the man had by this time regained some of his senses.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and began to carefully and meticulously observe the area around the artificial hill.
Soon, he noticed some strange patterns faintly appearing where the light gate had just appeared.
These patterns are intricate and interwoven, like a spider web, and seem to be traces left behind by some ancient and mysterious formation.
The man slowly squatted down, extended his right index finger, and carefully touched the peculiar patterns.
The touch from my fingertips was somewhat cool, carrying an indescribable ancient feel.
He focused intently on sensing the direction and changes of each pattern, not missing a single detail.
He secretly wondered if he could find the key clues to open the portal or track Huan Yuechu's whereabouts from these patterns.
As time ticked by, the man's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, like two tightly locked gates.
But his gaze remained steadfast, gleaming with wisdom and determination.
At this moment, the leader of the men in black, who had been standing aside without daring to utter a word, hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.
Finally mustering his courage, he spoke again: "Young Master, in my opinion, perhaps there are records related to this formation in the ancient books collected by our family."
"How about... we return to the mansion first, consult some ancient books, and then make a decision?"
Although the man was unwilling and wished he could find Huan Yuechu's whereabouts immediately, there was really no better way at the moment.
Left with no other choice, he could only nod, stand up, and give the leader of the men in black a cold look.
Then I followed them on their journey home.