Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 758: Chapter 303: Bounty, Advantage, and New Vassal (10,000-Word Combined Chapter)

At that moment, the Communication Jade Talisman at Yun Shiqing’s waist suddenly flickered. His heart sank, and he paused his movements to take out the Jade Talisman. After he read the message from Master Yun, his face instantly turned sullen, filled with anger and shock.

"The Fu Family has got some nerve!" Yun Shiqing said through gritted teeth, his voice carrying a hint of coldness, as if the temperature in the mountains had dropped due to his anger. His fists clenched unconsciously, veins bulging on his hands.

Yun Shikun also leaned over. After seeing the message content, his eyes widened slightly, first showing a look of surprise, then frowning with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"Senior Brother, if the Fu Family truly has a Golden Core master, isn’t our journey fraught with danger?" Yun Shikun whispered, his gaze wandering over Yun Shiqing’s face, trying to find some comfort in his senior brother’s expression.

Yun Shiqing took a deep breath, working hard to suppress his anger and unease. He looked up at the misty sky, determination in his eyes.

"The master’s orders cannot be defied, and Junior Brother Shi Ying cannot die in vain. Even if there’s a Golden Core master, so what? As long as we are cautious, we might still retreat unscathed." Yun Shiqing’s voice was low and firm, his stern face appearing more resolute against the mist.

Yun Shikun bit his lip, knowing his senior brother’s temperament: once a decision is made, it’s hard to change.

Moreover, if the Fu Family really had a Golden Core master, they wouldn’t have taken so many years to reach the eighth grade. He glanced at the restriction of the yet unbroken Cave Mansion, nodding:

"Fine, I will listen to Senior Brother. Besides, once we break open the Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion site, we might find some Ancient Treasures. Even if the Fu Family really has a Golden Core master, we will not be afraid then."

Yun Shiqing nodded slightly, a hint of agreement flashing in his eyes: "Junior Brother makes a valid point. There might be treasures in this Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion that can rival a Golden Core master. Let’s quicken the pace in breaking the restriction."

The two refocused their attention on the restriction at the entrance of the Cave Mansion.

Yun Shiqing’s hands changed spells rapidly, his Spiritual Power pouring into the restriction like surging tides. The initially flickering restriction’s light began to ripple violently under the powerful impact of Spiritual Power. Yun Shikun also did not dare to slack; he took out several runes emitting Spirit Light from his storage bag, chanting under his breath, and pasted the runes on the weak spots of the restriction.

With the dual action of runes and Spiritual Power, a faint crack gradually appeared on the restriction, from which strands of dim light leaked, accompanied by an ancient and mysterious aura.

Seeing this, Yun Shiqing shouted, releasing his full Spiritual Power. The crack rapidly expanded, forming an opening large enough for a person to pass through.

Yun Shiqing entered the Cave Mansion without hesitation, with Yun Shikun following closely behind.

Upon entry, an old, decaying scent hit them in the face. The light inside was dim; only several Spirit Crystals embedded within the walls barely illuminated the surrounding environment. The cave walls were etched with various ancient runes and patterns, as if narrating the glory of the past.

The two cautiously explored forward when suddenly a faint sound of mechanism activation reached them. Yun Shiqing’s expression changed, whispering: "Be careful, there’s a mechanism!" Before his voice faded, several sharp stone pillars popped up from the ground, stabbing at them. Yun Shiqing flickered, dodging like a phantom, while Yun Shikun quickly formed a seal with his hands, spreading a Spiritual Power Shield in front of himself. The stone pillars hitting the shield sparked sparks.

"This Cave Mansion’s mechanisms are quite tricky," Yun Shikun said with lingering fear.

Yun Shiqing did not respond, his gaze locked intently on a stone platform not far ahead. On it rested a treasure box emitting multicolored light. His intuition told him that the box contained something extraordinary.

As they approached the stone platform, the surrounding air suddenly thickened, as if countless invisible hands were pulling at their bodies. Yun Shiqing operated Spiritual Power to try breaking free, only to find its operation slowing down. Yun Shikun’s face was also flushed red, struggling to resist.

"This is the Power of Restriction; it seems this box is heavily protected," Yun Shiqing said, gritting his teeth.

He took a deep breath, forcibly mobilizing the Spiritual Power within to begin breaking the restriction. Yun Shikun assisted on the side; their Spiritual Powers intermingled, gradually forming a spiritual vortex around, contending with the Power of Restriction. Over time, the thick sensation dissipated, and they successfully broke the restriction.

Yun Shiqing slowly stepped forward, reaching out to take the treasure box on the stone platform:

"Buzz!"

At the same time.

Beams of dazzling light shot up into the sky from within the Cave Mansion, followed by a massive light shield descending, imprisoning them within. The treasure box in their hand also trembled slightly and disappeared:

"This is....."

....

Daughter Garden.

Liuu Meizhen, who was talking with Fu Changsheng and others, was suddenly interrupted by an urgent buzzing sound. She quickly glanced down, a trace of mockery crossing her lips:

"The fish has taken the bait."

Fu Changsheng noticed the change in Liuu Meizhen’s mood:

"Meizhen, is something urgent?"

"Not urgent,"

Liuu Meizhen shook her head with a smile.

The group continued chatting for a while.

Fu Molan stood up saying:

"Patriarch, I’ll return to the World Suppression Bureau first. Just send me a message if anything arises."