Chapter 259: 258, Magic Artifact Chapter 259: 258, Magic Artifact Zhou Xiaoqi shook her head with a smile, “I did have some problems with Jason before, but now the problems have been resolved.” With the bracelet, she wasn’t afraid of what Jason might do anymore, because the bracelet would protect her.
“Really?” Liu Shanyue was somewhat skeptical. She had clearly seen the fear in Xiaoqi’s eyes that day.
Zhou Xiaoqi looked around and leaned closer to Liu Shanyue, asking softly, “Do you believe that there are strange powers in this world?”
Liu Shanyue thought for a moment and nodded. She knew about Ancient Martial Cultivators and superpower users, so strange powers in this world weren’t surprising.
Zhou Xiaoqi pointed to the bracelet on her wrist, “This very bracelet can unleash those strange powers. Do you know where it came from?”
Seeing Liu Shanyue shake her head, Zhou Xiaoqi continued, “One night, someone knocked on my door. Thinking it was a bellboy, I opened it, but there was no one outside. However, there was a box on the ground, and this bracelet was inside. At first, I thought it was just a prank until Jason tried to hit me. He was repelled by the power of the bracelet, not just once, and that’s when I knew this was no ordinary bracelet.”
Liu Shanyue, hearing this, looked at Zhou Xiaoqi’s bracelet in surprise, “This bracelet must be a Magic Artifact.” She had heard of Magic Artifacts, Xiao Ning had also given her a Protective Jade Pendant, claiming it was a Magic Artifact, but she hadn’t faced any danger and didn’t know if the Jade Pendant really worked.
Zhou Xiaoqi looked at the bracelet on her wrist, “I never imagined that Magic Artifacts truly existed in this world. I always thought they were just concoctions from dramas meant to deceive people.”
Liu Shanyue smiled lightly, “I used to think so too.” She used to believe that Magic Artifacts merely offered a sense of security to the bearer and were actually useless. Hearing Xiaoqi’s experience had taught her that real Magic Artifacts could protect the person wearing them.
Zhou Xiaoqi caressed the bracelet, “I don’t even know who made this bracelet; I really want to meet that person.” The person had given her this bracelet, essentially saving her life. Unfortunately, she had no idea who they were.
Liu Shanyue nodded, “If you ever have the chance to meet that person, you must tell me. I want to meet them too.”
Zhou Xiaoqi nodded. She too hoped to have the fate to meet them; she wanted to thank them in person.
“When are you going back to the country?” Zhou Xiaoqi changed the subject as the waiter brought over their ordered coffee. After many years abroad, she too had the thought of returning to develop her career. But she was still worried about Jason, whether he would come looking for her.
Liu Shanyue smiled at the waiter and nodded, “The day after tomorrow.” She planned to spend tomorrow with Xiao Shen and Xiao Ning and then fly back the day after.
“I also want to develop my career back in the country, right now in the domestic…” Zhou Xiaoqi’s words were cut off as her phone began to ring.
She took out her phone and pressed the answer button, “Hello!”
“This is the police station. We are informing you of a matter; your husband Michael Jason has tragically perished in a storm at sea.”
“Alright, I understand, thank you!” Zhou Xiaoqi heard the news, and instead of feeling any sadness, she felt a rush of excitement and a sense of relief. She had been with Jason for many years, and their love had vanished each time he hit her and threatened her. If not for the fear that Jason might harm her family, she would have ended her life long ago. Being with Jason was worse than death. Now, she could finally be completely free.
“Why are you crying?” Seeing Zhou Xiaoqi shed tears, Liu Shanyue felt worried.
Zhou Xiaoqi wiped her tears, smiling, “Xiao Yue, I’m so happy now, I can finally be free, I’m finally free.” Only those who have truly been imprisoned know the value of freedom.
Liu Shanyue looked at Zhou Xiaoqi in surprise.
“Xiao Yue, come drink with me; I want to celebrate,” Zhou Xiaoqi grabbed Liu Shanyue’s hand, happily heading out of the coffee shop.
Song Yan Ning and Qin Yushen walked out of the hotel and saw Liu Shanyue and Zhou Xiaoqi coming out of the coffee shop.
“Mom! Aunt Zhou!”
“Aunt Qin! Aunt Zhou!” Yushen grabbed Song Yan Ning’s hand and approached the two women.
Liu Shanyue nodded, “Xiaoqi and I are going to a bar to drink. We’ll be back late today.” She had also planned to call them, but it happened that they met coincidentally.
Yushen nodded, “Xiao Ning and I are going out for a bit, we’ll be back by tomorrow night at the latest. Don’t worry about us.” They were planning to eradicate the headquarters of the Black Group. They still didn’t know the exact situation of the Black Group’s headquarters, therefore, they couldn’t be certain when they would return.
“Alright.” Liu Shanyue nodded in response. She had been worried the day before because she didn’t know where they had gone. Now that they had informed her, she was less anxious. Plus, she had learned that Xiao Shen was skilled in kung fu, which reassured her even more. Besides, both children were so smart, she believed they would be prudent.
“Mom, just be careful when you go to the bar, it’s not the same as back home,” Yushen cautioned.
“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” Liu Shanyue smiled reassuringly. She had been active in the business world for many years and had seen it all. Moreover, in Country Y, she had her own connections.
“We won’t drink much, so you can rest easy,” Zhou Xiaoqi smiled at Yushen, a hint of envy in her eyes. If she had a child, they would probably be quite grown by now.
But then, she touched her stomach. She knew she would never have the chance to be a mother in this lifetime.
Song Yan Ning and Yushen left Liu Shanyue and walked to a secluded corner, summoning a flying sword to swiftly head towards the headquarters of the Black Group.
After about two hours of flying, Song Yan Ning and Yushen landed on a scorched island.
“There’s no one left on the island.” Yushen scanned the island with his Divine Sense. By then, the island had become deserted, but from some traces left on the island, it was evident that it had been inhabited before.
“Those who eradicated the Black Group’s people could be Cultivators like us,” Song Yan Ning surmised after examining the traces left behind. She knew that they couldn’t be the only Cultivators on Earth. Since they could come to Earth, why couldn’t other Cultivators do the same? The current situation also verified her suspicion.
Yushen nodded in agreement, “Their strength is likely above ours.”
“Yes,” Song Yan Ning nodded, “I hope we don’t run into them.” It wasn’t that they were afraid of the others, they just didn’t want them to know they were Cultivators. Otherwise, if a conflict erupted, it would be a disaster.