Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 173 Shattered Spirit Pearl

Su Jinyan stepped forward with a solemn expression and said urgently, "There's no time to lose, we need to reinforce this seal immediately!"

After he finished speaking, he paced back and forth anxiously, and a layer of fine sweat appeared on his forehead.

Grandpa Yun, standing to the side, frowned deeply and remained silent.

After a long while, he slowly shook his head, indicating his denial.

He then turned his gaze to the Jade Dragon Sect Leader, seemingly gesturing for the sect leader to explain himself.

Upon seeing this, Sect Leader Yulong took a deep breath and then spoke with a serious expression.

"Strengthening the seal is not so easy. First, we must find that crucial broken spirit pearl. Only in this way can we fundamentally solve the problem and thoroughly strengthen the seal."

Upon hearing this, a determined look immediately appeared on Huan Yuechu's face, and she asked without hesitation.

"So where exactly should we look for this mysterious Shattered Spirit Orb?"

The voice was clear and resonant, full of determination.

Master Yulong turned his head slightly and looked at Grandpa Yun beside him. After exchanging glances, Master Yulong slowly stood up and began to pace around the room.

As he walked, he said thoughtfully, "According to ancient legends, the Shattered Spirit Pearl possesses spirituality and can possess a human body, but no one knows exactly who it possesses to this day."

These words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves in everyone's hearts.

Everyone looked at each other, and for a moment they were all deep in thought.

Mu Yang frowned, feeling extremely frustrated. He scratched his head vigorously while muttering to himself.

"This is like finding a needle in a haystack! How is it possible to find it!"

His face was full of worry, as if he could already foresee the mission's failure.

Standing to the side, Huan Yuechu, though equally aware of the difficulty of the task before her, had a determined light shining in her beautiful eyes.

She clenched her fists tightly, showing no fear, and shouted loudly.

"No matter how rugged and bumpy the road ahead may be, even if the hope of success is as faint as the faintest star in the night sky, we must never give up easily!"

Huan Yuechu knew that time was of the essence, because she had something more important to do—to go to the Mysterious Mountain.

However, her current predicament has forced her to temporarily halt her progress.

She hesitated for a moment, then turned to face Master Yulong, clasped her hands in a respectful gesture, and asked for his guidance.

"Sect Leader Yulong, if I may be so bold as to ask, if I miss the opening day of the Mysterious Mountain, does it mean that I will never be able to enter it again?"

The Jade Dragon Sect Leader naturally knew the purpose of these people's visit. He nodded slightly in agreement and replied, "That is indeed the case according to common sense."

Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu's expression instantly turned serious. Her gaze, like two sharp arrows, stared straight ahead. After a moment, she spoke decisively.

"Since that's the case, we absolutely cannot be trapped here and wait to die! I must get to the Mysterious Mountain as soon as possible, so I must..."

So, in the days that followed, everyone worked together to launch a meticulous investigation across the entire sect.

They investigated every member of the sect one by one, and even the records of past visitors were not overlooked, for fear of missing any clues.

In this tense and busy atmosphere that keeps people on edge, time slips away silently through their fingers like a gently flowing stream.

At this moment, Huan Yuechu became increasingly anxious, as the day after tomorrow was the big day when the mysterious mountain would open.

Feeling frustrated, Huan Yuechu wandered around aimlessly like a headless fly, trying to find even the slightest clue related to the mysterious mountain.

And so, without realizing it, Huan Yuechu had already strolled to the back mountain of the sect.

This place is sparsely populated, with lush vegetation, a tranquil and peaceful scene.

But at this moment, Huan Yuechu had no mind to appreciate such a beautiful view; her mind was filled with thoughts of the mysterious mountain.

As she strolled along the mountain path, a familiar figure suddenly appeared ahead of her—it was the little girl she had rescued a few days ago!

At that moment, the little girl stood there quietly, as if she had become one with the surrounding mountains and forests.

Surprisingly, a peculiar fluctuation emanated from the little girl.

Huan Yuechu's heart skipped a beat, and her gaze was fixed on the little girl.

That fluctuation seemed familiar, no wonder... she could hardly believe her own guess.

Could the Shattered Spirit Pearl be hidden inside this little girl's body? But... how could that be?

However, after a little thought, all the clues gradually came together, and she finally understood why the man in black robes had gone to such lengths to kidnap the little girl.

It turns out that the man in black robes aimed to use the power of the Shattered Spirit Pearl to destroy the entire sect and unleash the evil power it contained, thereby wreaking havoc on the world.

In this way, the world will inevitably fall into chaos, people will suffer, and the people will be displaced and suffer unspeakable pain.

Thinking of this, Huan Yuechu quickened her pace and walked towards the little girl.

Unbeknownst to them, they had entered a hidden cave together.

As soon as you enter the cave, you can feel a faint glow of spiritual light shimmering inside.

Huan Yuechu carefully followed the little girl into the cave, where she slowly walked to the center and stopped.

Then, a shocking scene unfolded: the little girl's body gradually became transparent, and a bead radiating a dazzling seven-colored light slowly floated out from her body.

"This is the Shattered Spirit Pearl!" Huan Yuechu, who had been observing from the sidelines, couldn't help but shout excitedly.

However, at this critical moment, a chilling and eerie laugh, like the cry of an owl, suddenly rang out, shattering the silence.

The voice seemed to come from the deepest hell, sending chills down one's spine.

Huan Yue sensed something was wrong and reacted with lightning speed, taking action almost the instant the laughter began.

In a flash, she reached out and firmly grasped the Shattered Spirit Orb in her hand.

At the same time, a figure draped in a black robe slowly emerged from the shadows.

He was shrouded in darkness, with only his eyes gleaming with greed visible.

The man in black robes stared intently at the Shattered Spirit Pearl in Huan Yuechu's hand and spoke in a hoarse and threatening voice.

"Hand over the Shattered Spirit Pearl, or you won't leave here alive today."