Chapter 1483: Contribution

Chapter 1483: Chapter 1483: Contribution

Not only Lin Tian, even Wang Sijing’s eyes widened.

Did they see that right? The old man just threw the Luban lock here? He used to treat it as if it was more important than his life!

Truly a peculiar old man.

Wang seemed to have forgotten to take it, but Wang Sijing did not forget. Even with a rope tied around her waist, knowing she couldn’t do anything, she still clutched the Luban lock tightly, as if afraid someone would snatch it away.

Lin Tian had no intention of snatching it. If he really wanted to, he would have done so long ago. The threats from the old man were utterly useless against him. If the old man wanted to activate the self-destruct mechanism of the underground palace, he would have to get past Lin Tian first, wouldn’t he?

Following Wang’s footsteps, Lin Tian and his group also walked towards the model of the underground palace.

They had observed it earlier, and even after looking again, they found nothing novel.

Wang Sijing also frowned, deep in thought.

Suddenly, Lin Tian’s eyes flashed with a sharp light, he saw the clue!

Wang was illuminating the last layer of the model with his headlamp, which is where they currently stood.

Compared to before, a sixth layer was added to the model!

Yes, previously the model of the underground palace only showed a total of five layers. Lin Tian had asked Wang Sijing about the sixth layer, and she didn’t know. And thinking about it, it made sense — even this secret room was discovered by Xv Jiazhi. This direct Wang Family lineage doesn’t know a lot!

Lin Tian had also used his X-ray vision before and indeed there was a sixth layer beneath his feet. It wasn’t as large as the other layers, only as big as the secret chamber they were in now. Inside was just an old man sitting cross-legged on a cushion. The old man was not alive; he was a corpse, though for some unknown reason, his body was stiff and entirely unspoiled.

Long having known what’s on the sixth layer, Lin Tian wasn’t fixated on going down. After all, that corpse was of no use to him. Why bother seeking trouble?

Moreover, the Luban lock they were searching for was right in front of them.

But Wang didn’t think so; he was diligently inspecting every part of the underground palace model, sometimes smiling and sometimes frowning.

After about ten minutes, just when Lin Tian found it dull, Wang finally stood up from his squatting position.

He suddenly turned around, took firm steps, pushed aside Xv Jiazhi, who was blocking his way, and headed towards the entrance of the secret room.

"Old man, what did you discover? Stop keeping it to yourself! Tell us!" Lin Tian urged as he followed behind him. This feeling of suspense was unbearable!

The old man continued to walk quickly, ignoring him.

Lin Tian maliciously thought, could he have gone mad?

Hmm! It’s very possible! Those devoted to science, and this old man dedicated to Mechanical Skill, are essentially the same. Going mad wouldn’t be strange.

Of course, this was just a mischievous thought.

Before long, Wang reached the secret door they had entered. He inspected it with his headlamp.

Lin Tian yawned and stretched, feeling utterly bored by it all!

But there was no other option; the old man liked it, and they would have to follow in case they missed something important, wouldn’t they?

What Wang was looking at was something else, the Array Point Map that looked like ghostly symbols.

Lin Tian speculated again. Could he have suddenly comprehended it? Could he understand it now?

No, not possible. Without the Thousand Jin Rock, comprehending it like this would not just be freakish; it would be divine!

Then, unexpectedly, Wang closed his eyes as if there was no one else there, standing before the stone door, his right hand pinching a hand seal, muttering something rapidly and vaguely. Let alone eavesdropping, even if he recited it to you proudly beside your ear, you wouldn’t understand it.

Only Wang Sijing’s expression changed, suddenly becoming pale.

This subtle change was noticed by Lin Tian, naturally prompting him to ask.

He nudged Wang Sijing with his elbow and asked, "So, what did you see?"

"Seventh Grandpa is peering into the secrets of heaven! He’s burning his life force!"

This sentence nearly shattered Lin Tian’s worldview. Struggling to suppress his laughter, he asked, "What? Your Wang Family can tell fortunes too?"

Wang Sijing didn’t respond, only giving Lin Tian a fierce glare, finding it not funny at all!

Lin Tian quietly closed his mouth. Asking Wang Sijing was pointless; she wouldn’t be able to explain what heavenly secrets were being unveiled.

The time Wang spent peering into the secrets of heaven was less than two minutes. But those mere two minutes left him three shades paler, like someone who had soaked too long in water.

More amazingly, Wang, who had been brisk and nimble just moments ago, now walked weakly, like someone gravely ill, treading as if on cotton and even needing to support himself against the wall.

Wang Sijing felt heartache, wanting to go up and support him, but Wang waved her off, saying deeply, "I am not yet old; I don’t need support."

Which to Lin Tian sounded like a stubborn refusal to admit weakness!

To demonstrate his youth and stamina, Wang gritted his teeth, refusing to lean on the wall, maintaining his step, albeit nearly stumbling into an S-shape several times.

Moving slowly, Lin Tian and the group patiently followed behind him. Their patience was obligatory at this point.

Wang walked down the corridor between two rows of shelves, his pace suddenly stopping, and he moved close to the center of the two rows emitting a peculiar scent.

Soon, they reached the end, where there was still a wall. But Wang touched the wall gently as if he had discovered a treasure.

Suddenly, he put a finger in his mouth and bit down hard.

Everyone saw clearly that the blood flowing from where he bit was golden, shimmering under the light.

Wang Sijing gasped, looking incredulously at Wang, speaking in an urgent tone, "Seventh Grandpa, your health is already poor. Why use your vital blood? Just say the word, and use mine!"

Wang Sijing was genuinely anxious, her voice quivering almost to tears.

Suddenly, Wang, who had been in a state of self-focus, smiled leisurely and said, "I am old now, contributing less to the family. Those retired days are truly unbearable. You are still young, and although you have formed a Golden Core, not a drop of your vital blood should be wasted, for it is your foundation!"

Finishing his words, Wang flung the droplet of golden blood from his fingers onto the wall.

Subsequently, the blood was absorbed into the brick at a speed visible to the naked eye, with not a trace left on the blackish-green brick.

Suddenly, a ’buzz’ sounded in everyone’s ears.

Wang smiled widely as he watched the stone wall before him retreating to either side. Behind it was another staircase!