NCCnovel Chapter 383 Surprise (1)
Chapter 383 Surprise (1)
Chapter 383 Surprise (1)
Deep in the East China Sea Island, surrounded by clouds and mist, and filled with spiritual energy, Murong Ling'er is practicing in the mountains. She is wrapped in a soft halo, and her hair flutters slightly with the flow of spiritual power, as if a fairy has descended to the earth.
However, she was completely unaware of the storm that was about to erupt in the outside world.
At the same time, the original owner's biological sister Huo Shuixian had just experienced a thrilling life and death test.
Under the cultivation of those who care, Huo Shuixian is like a quietly buried blockbuster bomb, which will bring unpredictable changes to the future counterattack of Murong Linger and others.
Murong Ling'er finished her training and slowly opened her eyes. A clear light flashed in her eyes. Her gaze fell on a pair of dragon-patterned Qilin jade beads on the table. This pair of Qilin jade beads was given to her by her uncle. She didn't understand why Duke Rong and Master Ji of Min'an tried so hard to get them.
The jade pendant is generally arc-shaped, with a giant dragon coiling and engraved on it. The dragon's whiskers and scales are lifelike, as if it will take off into the air in the next second.
Murong Ling'er picked up the jade pendant and gently stroked the texture on it, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in her heart.
This pair of dragon-patterned jade beads were made by a mysterious craftsman. When Murong Ling'er heard about it before, she didn't pay much attention to it. But now that she saw it with her own eyes, she felt that there was something strange about it.
Although the material of the jade pendant is not top-grade, it is also of superior quality. Why is such a material so treasured? Murong Ling'er was full of doubts.
She remembered that this pair of jade beads seemed to be inextricably linked to the original owner's biological father, the renowned general who protected the country.
It is said that this jade pendant was once a family heirloom of the Li family, but why did the original owner never mention it?
Murong Ling'er intuitively felt that this matter was not simple at all. She concentrated her mind and slowly injected her spiritual power into the jade pendant, trying to find the secret within.
With the influx of spiritual power, the jade beads trembled slightly and emitted a faint light.
Suddenly, the dragon pattern on the surface of the jade began to twist and change, and the two giant dragons seemed to come alive, entwining and playing with each other.
Seeing this, Murong Ling'er's eyes flashed with surprise. She increased her spiritual power output, wanting to find out what was going on.
At this moment, the jade beads made a crisp sound, and the two pieces of jade beads that were originally separated began to slowly merge.
Murong Ling'er quickly grasped the jade bead with both hands, and saw that the jade bead gradually turned into a small and exquisite jade palace. The door of the palace was closed, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.
Murong Ling'er carefully observed the jade-carved palace and found an exquisite little jade lock hanging under the eaves of the palace.
Murong Ling'er frowned, thinking to herself, "There must be a great secret hidden behind this jade lock. Could this be the backup plan my father left behind?"
Thinking of this, she immediately searched the original owner's memory in her mind, trying to find a way to open the jade lock.
Just as she was thinking hard, a flash of inspiration came to her, and she remembered a nursery rhyme that the original owner had heard when she was a child. The nursery rhyme seemed to mention clues related to the jade lock.
Murong Ling'er hummed a nursery rhyme softly, and according to the instructions in the nursery rhyme, injected spiritual power into various parts of the jade lock in turn.
With the infusion of spiritual power, the jade lock emitted a dazzling light, and with a "click", it slowly opened.
The moment the jade lock was opened, a stream of light shot out from the palace. Murong Ling'er was quick to grab it.
When the light faded, a faintly glowing jade key appeared in her hand.
When Murong Ling'er saw the key, her mind suddenly became clear. She finally understood why her space jade pendant fell into the hands of others.
The original owner's father was meticulous and shrewd.
When he accidentally obtained the space jade pendant dropped by Murong Ling'er in this world, he must have realized the extraordinary nature of the jade pendant.
After all, items from the world of cultivation, even if it is just an ordinary space jade pendant, are rare treasures to people in the mortal world.
In order to hide the key that could open the space jade pendant, he had a pair of dragon-patterned jade beads made and gave them to the head of the Li family, asking him to announce that they were family heirlooms. He also carefully set up a mechanism to hide the key inside.
If Murong Ling'er had not solved the secret of the jade pendant by chance, this jade key would probably never see the light of day again.
The thing that the original owner's father took so much trouble to hide must be the legendary priceless Li family Qilin Jade Pearl.
Once upon a time, everyone thought that with the demise of the Li and Luo families, the Li family's Qilin Jade Pendant would also disappear without a trace.
Who would have thought that the Qilin Jade Pearl was preserved by General Luo in such an ingenious way, and this jade key may be the key to finding the Qilin Jade Pearl.
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The early morning sunlight gently sprinkled on Murong Ling'er's courtyard. Murong Ling'er walked into the house hurriedly and saw Murong Chen and Huo Zihao who were helping with housework.
She took a deep breath and tried to make her tone sound relaxed and natural: "Zihao, today I want to take you to a very special place. Go back and take your mother to the dock. I'll wait for you there."
After that, she turned to look at Murong Chen, her eyes full of gentleness and expectation: "Chen'er, you come too. Remember to bring the thick cloak we used last time we went out to sea."
Murong Chen looked puzzled. He stopped what he was doing, looked up and asked, "Mom, where are we going? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Murong Linger smiled and raised her hand to touch his head: "You will know when the time comes. It will definitely be a surprise." Although Murong Chen was full of curiosity, he nodded obediently and turned to pack up.
Murong Ling'er led Murong Chen to the dock, which was bustling with people coming and going and the sound of ship whistles.
Murong Ling'er rented a large ship that looked quite sturdy.
While helping to adjust the sails, the boatman asked curiously, "Where are you going out to sea, young lady?"
Murong Linger smiled mysteriously: "Going to an old friend I haven't seen for a long time."
After a while, Huo Zihao and Deng Lihua hurried over.
Deng Lihua's face was full of suspicion. As soon as she saw Murong Ling'er, she asked, "Ling'er, what's going on? Why are you calling us to the dock in such a hurry?"
Murong Linger stepped forward: "Aunt Lihua, don't ask too many questions, just follow me, I will never let you down." Everyone got on the boat, and the big ship slowly sailed away from the dock and headed towards the vast sea.
The sea breeze gently blows across my cheeks, carrying the unique salty smell of the sea.
Murong Chen stood at the bow, looking around excitedly, and shouted loudly: "Mom, where are we going? Are we going fishing?"
Murong Linger smiled and shook her head: "We are not going fishing, we are going to meet someone who is very important to us."
Murong Chen's eyes suddenly lit up: "Ah? Who are we going to meet?" He looked in the direction of Longmen City, then at the direction the ship was heading. His young face was full of confusion, and he felt both expectant and a little uneasy.
Deng Lihua's originally nervous mood gradually relaxed with the chattering of the two children.
She looked at the children laughing and playing at the bow of the boat, then looked at the calm Murong Ling'er, thinking that Murong Ling'er would never harm her, so she stopped asking questions.
The ship sailed towards the archipelago. On the boundless sea, there was no sign of other ships except the flying seagulls and the roar of waves.
After an unknown amount of time, a lush island appeared before everyone.
Murong Chen rubbed his eyes and looked at the island in front of him with a blank face: "Where is this?"
Huo Zihao walked cautiously to Deng Lihua's side, standing close to her, his eyes showing both unfamiliarity and uneasiness about this unknown place.
Seeing this, Murong Ling'er walked forward and comforted, "Let's go! Don't be nervous, there is no danger here, it is a very safe place." After that, she pulled Murong Chen off the boat first.
It turned out that Murong Ling'er had informed the people on the island through carrier pigeons long before she came, so when the ship docked, it was not attacked by the guards in the island's watchtower.
For Murong Chen, Huo Zihao and Deng Lihua, who arrived here for the first time, everything on the island was new and unfamiliar.
This is a place that is more stable and prosperous than Donghai Island. The island is covered with green trees and colorful flowers.
The people living here do not have to go to work like the convicts on the Donghai Island. They live like a self-sufficient village, making a living by farming and raising livestock.
In the distance, several children were chasing and playing on the grass. When they saw strangers coming, they ran over curiously and looked at them with big eyes.
Murong Ling'er greeted the children with a smile, and the children responded enthusiastically, leading them towards the village.