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Chapter 6103 Wearing the Golden Circlet
The next morning, David was woken up by a knock on the door.
“Young Master Chen, it’s time to go.”
Chen Wanqing’s cold voice sounded from outside the door.
David got up and opened the door, where he saw Chen Wanqing standing gracefully in a white dress.
The morning light shone on her, giving her a faint golden glow, making her look like a fairy in a painting.
Good morning, Miss Chen.
David yawned. “Are you going to Longtan this early?”
“The Longtan entrance is only open for two hours each day, from Chenshi (7-9 a.m.) to Sishi (9-11 a.m.). If you miss it, you’ll have to wait until tomorrow.”
Chen Wanqing explained, “Father and the elders are already waiting outside the mansion gate. Young Master Chen, please come with me.”
David nodded and followed Chen Wanqing out of the mansion.
Along the way, the Chen family residence was heavily guarded, with patrolling security guards visible everywhere.
David noticed that the guards were looking at him with quite complex expressions, including curiosity, wariness, and a bit of awe.
Outside the gates of the mansion, eight animal-drawn carriages were ready to depart.
Chen Tiangang stood with his hands behind his back, with six elders behind him, all of whom were influential figures.
Behind them were thirty elite guards from the Chen family, each with a cultivation level of at least the seventh rank of the Immortal Realm.
Seeing David come out, Chen Tiangang looked him up and down and nodded slightly: “Young Master Chen, did you sleep well last night?”
“Thank you for your concern, Patriarch Chen. Not bad.”
David laughed and said, “The beds at Chen’s residence are much more comfortable than the rock caves I slept in in the wild.”
Hearing that, Chen Tiangang’s lips curved upwards slightly.
This young man is quite interesting.
“Then, let’s go.”
Chen Tiangang waved and became the first to board the animal-drawn carriage.
David was about to follow, but Chen Wanqing stopped him.
“Young Master Chen, please follow me to the third car.”
David raised his eyebrows and followed Chen Wanqing to the third animal-drawn carriage.
The interior of the carriage was spacious, lined with soft animal skins, and tea and snacks were served on the table.
Chen Wanqing sat opposite David, but didn’t speak; she just looked at him quietly.
David felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze: “Miss Chen, is there something on my face?”
Chen Wanqing shook her head, then suddenly took out a beautiful jade box from her sleeve, opened the lid, and inside was a silver necklace.
The necklace was entirely silvery white, filled with dense rune carvings, and emitted a faint glow.
David’s gaze sharpened.
These runes… are restrictive runes.
Chen Wanqing handed the jade box to David with a calm expression: “Young Master Chen, please wear this before entering the Dragon Pool.”
David didn’t take it, but just looked at it quietly and asked, “What is this?”
“An item for self-defense.”
Chen Wanqing said calmly, “The Dragon Pond is heavily guarded, and a small mistake could trigger a killing formation. This bracelet has a protective rune left behind by the Chen family’s ancestors, which can protect you in times of crisis.”
David smiled.
Is this a self-defense tool?
Even though he wasn’t a formation expert, he had at least seen his fair share of restrictions.
The runes on this circle are clearly a combination of spirit locking and tracking restrictions.
Once worn, not only will your spiritual powers be restricted, but every movement you make will also be felt by the wearer.
Is this for self-defense?
This is to protect yourself from it.
David looked at Chen Wanqing with a faint smile: “Miss Chen, are you sure this is self-defense?”
Chen Wanqing’s expression remained unchanged: “Young Master Chen doesn’t believe me?”
David shook his head: “It’s not that I don’t believe, but I believe too much.”
He reached into the jade box, took out the necklace, and weighed it in his hand.
The silver necklace was extremely cold, and the runes on it shimmered slightly, sensing the presence of a living person.
David looked Chen Wanqing in the eye and said, word for word:
“Miss Chen, the Chen family will only feel at ease allowing me to enter the Dragon Pool if I wear these clothes, right?”
Chen Wanqing was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded: “Young Master Chen is indeed intelligent.”
He didn’t deny it or make excuses; he just admitted it honestly.
A glimmer of appreciation shone in David’s eyes.
This woman is quite frank.
“Mrs. Chen, you really don’t have to do this.”
David played with his collar and said calmly, “Since I’ve promised to help you enter the Dragon Pool, I won’t go back on my word. Wearing this thing will only make it seem like we don’t trust each other enough.”
Chen Wanqing pursed her lips: “Young Master Chen, I believe you. But I’m not the only one in the Chen family who thinks so.”
He paused for a moment, looking directly at David: “Of the six elders, three of them doubt you. They believe that you are wanted by the temple and might turn against us at any moment. If you find any treasure after entering the Dragon Pool, you will most likely keep it for yourself. This bracelet is something they insist you wear.”
David raised his eyebrows: “So, you’re here as a mediator?”
Chen Wanqing shook her head: “No, I’m here to apologize.”
He stood up and bowed deeply to David: “Young Master Chen, I apologize. I know this is unfair to you, but for the sake of the Chen family and for the sake of our smooth journey to the Dragon Pool, please be patient. After we exit the Dragon Pool, I will personally take off this necklace for you and apologize to you at that time.”
David looked at him and remained silent for a long time.
After a long pause, he suddenly smiled.
“Miss Chen, your apology is so sincere that I can’t even be angry.”
He tightened the collar around his neck with a “click,” and it closed.
Instantly, a strange power surged from the necklace, spreading throughout the body along the meridians.
David felt that the flow of his spiritual energy was slowing down, as if it was being suppressed by something.
At the same time, a faint but persistent thought lingered in his mind, following him wherever he went.
Chen Wanqing watched as the man put the necklace on without hesitation, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
“Young Master Chen, you… you’re not angry?”
David leaned against the wall of the car and said lazily, “What’s the point of being angry? Your Chen family has six elders, a True God patriarch, and thirty Upper God guards. If I make a scene, do you think I can leave Yunxian City alive?”
He looked at Chen Wanqing, a playful smile on his lips: “Besides, Miss Chen has already apologized in person. I’m an adult, I can’t possibly hold a grudge against a woman, right?”