Chapter 675: Chapter 674: Descent
The secret room shone brightly.
As the third Water-attribute Ancient Rune was dragged into place, the sixth rune glowed intensely, so much so that even a cultivator like Hu Lizhong found it hard to keep his eyes open, feeling blinded.
Perhaps it was the reflection of the sixth rune’s glow, but the wooden box itself seemed to become dazzling.
Hu Lizhong felt his heart pounding uncontrollably, his blood circulation accelerating, and his mouth dry with immense nervousness.
He carefully watched Yang Fei begin to drag the fourth Fire-attribute rune and could not help but speak up, "Yang... Brother Yang, there... there wouldn’t be any problem with the items inside, right?"
Yang Fei understood his current emotions.
In fact, not only Hu Lizhong, but Yang Fei himself felt both excited and cautious, worried that the contents of the wooden box might bring about something unfortunate.
But he was more curious.
"How about, you step outside? Just in case it becomes too dangerous and I can’t protect you," Yang Fei suggested after a pause, stopping his actions as he spoke to Hu Lizhong.
Hu Lizhong was startled and then touched immensely, shaking his head as he said, "With Brother Yang treating me this way, how could I, Hu Lizhong, be too afraid of death? If opening this wooden box really brings danger, I, Hu Lizhong, am willing to face life and death with you."
Yang Fei’s lips twitched.
That statement was somewhat touching to him, but why did it feel awkward coming from Old Hu?
Yet it reminded him of Qin Yanyang, recalling the time she was pursued by Luo Yong, and the scene of them facing life and death together.
Sigh!
Stop thinking about it, thinking too much only brings tears!
Instead, it was better to decipher the secrets of this object first. If he could create a large-scale Spirit Gathering Array here, Qin Yanyang would surely appreciate and thank him in her heart even if she didn’t say it aloud.
Take it slow, one day he might find the opportunity to make her forgive him.
Thereupon, Yang Fei compose himself and added the fourth rune.
The light emitted by the sixth rune was so intense that Hu Lizhong shed tears, eventually having to close his eyes.
Such a phenomenon, however, was invisible to the outside world.
The sealed effect in this secret room was too good; no sounds or light could escape.
But Zhuge Cang, through a special Array he placed on the wooden box, saw this scene.
When Yang Fei dragged the first Five Elements Rune onto the sixth talisman and a reaction occurred, Zhuge Cang stood up excitedly and muttered to himself, "So that’s how it is... so that’s how it is, hahaha..."
But when the third rune was added, chaos engulfed Zhuge Cang’s Sea of Consciousness; the Array he left on the wooden box broke, even causing him a significant backlash.
Sweat appeared on his forehead, and with his Divine Soul slightly injured, Zhuge Cang immediately stood up, his eyes flashing coldly but then quickly subdued.
It wasn’t right.
It wasn’t that the young man had broken his Array, but the seal on the wooden box was loosening, causing his Array to be forcibly broken through.
"Worthy of an Array left by the Innate Rune, truly profound and immensely powerful," Zhuge Cang’s fierce gaze turned to one of excitement.
As a master of Arrays and talismans, he had a passionate love for these items and was excited by the powerful capabilities of the runes.
Indeed, only Arrays and Rune Tao were the strongest, especially Rune Tao, which was akin to a Divine Power capable of divining secrets of the heavens.
Excited, Zhuge Cang swiftly left the dormitory.
He wanted to see the situation firsthand.
To know immediately whether the wooden box contained the legendary item.
Most importantly.
As long as the wooden box was opened and it indeed contained that legendary item, then relying on the Array previously laid down by the young man as a foundation, he too could create a Small World exclusive to him.
All the preparations previously made by that young man at Yunwu Mountain’s Base would end up being a bridal outfit for him, Zhuge Cang.
Chu Tianshu closely monitored this Zhuge Qianbei’s movements, and once the latter left the room, he also left immediately, joining others as usual.
Noticing the other’s emotional fluctuation was much greater than usual, Chu Tianshu couldn’t help but ask, "What’s the matter, senior?"
Zhuge Cang spoke solemnly, "That young man is about to succeed."
The voice was clear only to the two of them.
But unknown to him, Qin Yanyang, who could read lips, saw this scene through surveillance.
"About to succeed?"
A gleam flashed in Chu Tianshu’s eyes, his expression changing dramatically.
In the dark sentry booth, Qin Yanyang also suddenly got up, as if talking to himself, he said, "Is it done?"
Zhuge Cang glanced faintly at Chu Tianshu and said, "No matter what, we can take action now."
Chu Tianshu’s heart trembled violently, and he looked at Zhuge Cang as if for confirmation.
Zhuge Cang nodded in acknowledgment.
...
In Binhai City, within the Binhai University campus.
Yang Wen had just come out of the school canteen when several tall and burly middle-aged men in suits approached her.
One of them showed an ID and said to Yang Wen, "You are Yang Wen, right? We are from the Security Bureau. Your brother has sent us to take you to a safe place."
Yang Wen was taken aback.
She knew her elder brother Yang Fei was influential and was also aware of her sister-in-law’s family background, so she could understand and accept such situations.
But she still maintained her instinctive wariness.
If something had really happened, why hadn’t her brother and sister-in-law called her in advance?
As this thought crossed her mind, she casually asked, "Where is my brother?"
"If you come with us, you will see him," the leading man said.
Yang Wen instinctively stepped backward.
She then reached for her phone, preparing to call her brother, whom she hadn’t contacted for a long time.
By the way, her sister-in-law also hadn’t invited her over for dinner in a long while. Could it be that something really had happened?
Thinking this, Yang Wen suddenly felt a bit guilty.
Since the incident with their father, she believed in her heart that she had long forgiven her brother without any hard feelings, but subconsciously she still instinctively did not initiate contact with him.
If their father’s spirit in heaven saw that their sibling relationship had become estranged, he would surely be very angry.
While lost in these chaotic thoughts, the man stepped forward quickly and snatched her phone away.
At the same time, the other two burly men restrained her from each side.
Just as she was about to shout loudly, someone suddenly tapped her neck, causing her head to swim and her eyes to close as she lost consciousness.
Yang Wen was put into a silver-gray commercial vehicle, which quickly drove away.
Since this occurred at the main entrance of the school canteen, many people witnessed the scene.
Zhu Wenjie, who held a high position in the student union, immediately learned of this.
He quickly confirmed the license plate number through his own means, and also called his grandfather, Zhu Tianshou, and informed Zhang Long from the Dragon and Tiger Hall.
When he tried to call Yang Fei, he found that the call could not be connected.
Attempting to call Qin Yanyang, he realized he didn’t have her contact information.
Meanwhile, Zhang Long, upon hearing the news of Yang Wen’s abduction, was greatly alarmed.
With Mr. Yang not around and himself and others present here, if an incident occurred to Mr. Yang’s cousin, how would he face Mr. Yang?
He immediately made calls to gather people.
Qi Tai learned of the news very quickly and called Zhang Long, saying, "Mr. Yang can’t be reached, and this matter might not be so simple. We need to ask the Xu family’s three seniors to make a move. Mr. Yang’s sister cannot afford any mishaps, understand?"
Zhang Long’s heart chilled, then he realized that the enemy might be formidable.
Given Mr. Yang’s prestige now in Divine Continent Country and having a wife like Qin Yanyang, who would dare provoke Mr. Yang’s sister?
This matter is definitely not simple!
Thinking this, Zhang Long broke out in a cold sweat and immediately found Umekawa Taro and Xu Yunshan among four people, and conveyed the situation.
Umekawa Taro hadn’t finished listening when he began to dial Yang Fei’s number.
The call indicated it could not be connected.
Umekawa Taro instinctively sensed there might be a problem and said to Xu Yunshan, Xu Liangyou, and Xu Xiao, "Senior, there might be an issue."
Xu Yunshan said gravely, "Let’s not panic yet, immediately track Yang Wen’s whereabouts, ensuring Mr. Yang’s sister is safe is the top priority now."
Xu Xiao nodded and replied, "Right, save her first."