Chapter 225: Jade Pendant!
It was a Jade Pendant!
The pendant had an antique charm, faintly exuding an ancient and profound aura.
Zhao Dong's hand trembled as he slowly placed the Jade Pendant in his palm. A unique sensation coursed through him.
A look of utter shock crossed Zhao Dong's face. This... This is a Magic Artifact!
He had just sensed a thread of Spiritual Energy fluctuating within the pendant. It was subtle, but it was definitely there.
Zhao Dong tried to sense it again but couldn't feel the fluctuation anymore. However, he was certain it had been there.
The origin of this Jade Pendant must be extraordinary!
Zhang Cuimei wiped away her tears and said, "Child, this is what your biological mother left for you... We never dared to touch it, keeping it safe all these years. From now on, it's yours. You must take good care of it."
Zhao Dong's heart was stirred, and he silently clenched the Jade Pendant. There must be some secret my mother left for me inside this pendant. He just knew it.
Looking at Zhang Cuimei and Zhao Kangyou, Zhao Dong's eyes reddened. He said in a hoarse voice, "Dad, Mom... no matter what, you will always be my parents! You two raised me all these years and gave me everything. You will always be my parents!"
Tears welled in Zhang Cuimei and Zhao Kangyou's eyes. Zhang Cuimei hugged Zhao Dong tightly and said through her sobs, "Child... your words are more than enough. No matter what happens, you will always be our son! Mom and Dad will always support you!"
Holding back tears, Zhao Dong hugged his parents tightly.
After comforting his parents for a little while longer, Zhao Dong returned to his room.
He took out the Jade Pendant, his expression growing more astonished as he silently perceived it. This pendant seemed to possess an incredibly powerful ability to absorb Spiritual Energy! Spiritual Energy had always been scarce, but with the pendant on his person, he found the ambient energy had become much denser, as if something were actively drawing it toward him.
Zhao Dong's heart pounded, his face a mask of disbelief. Could it be because of this Jade Pendant? He looked down, his eyes wide with shock. If this is really the pendant's doing, then this thing... it's a priceless treasure! This is what Mother left for me... She's thinking of me!
Tears welled in Zhao Dong's eyes. He took a deep breath and channeled a strand of Spiritual Energy into the Jade Pendant.
Soon, his expression turned solemn. Inside the pendant... there seemed to be some kind of restriction.
This restriction was elusive and ethereal, but it definitely existed.
Feeling as if he had discovered a new continent, Zhao Dong eagerly probed it, yet he was completely unable to break through the haze. It was as if a small world existed inside the pendant, but a layer of mist obscured his vision, preventing him from seeing anything clearly.
He tried several methods, even using the Mystic Sky Technique, but he was still helpless against it.
Zhao Dong gave up. He figured his current realm and strength were simply insufficient to perceive its secrets. If he became powerful enough one day, he would surely be able to unlock the Jade Pendant's secret.
Perhaps... the secret my mother left for me is inside, a secret concerning my very identity!
Tears welled in his eyes as he silently swore an oath in his heart. Mother, where are you... I will find you!
After composing himself, Zhao Dong prepared to sit cross-legged and rest when his phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the screen and was slightly surprised to see it was Lin Qingyun calling.
He answered, but before he could speak, the voice of Lin Qingyun's best friend, Yang Sixue, came through.
"Hello, Zhao Dong, what are you up to right now?"
Zhao Dong was taken aback by Yang Sixue's voice but answered anyway, "I'm at home, not busy."
"Good. Qingyun and I are out to eat. You should come join us."
Zhao Dong paused. "Eating out this late at night?"
"Don't ask so many questions! Qingyun's in a bad mood and has a lot on her mind. She's had a few beers already and is a little drunk, so hurry up and get over here."
Zhao Dong scratched his head. "Send me the address!"
The call ended, and the address was sent over.
Zhao Dong quickly got ready, left the house, and headed for the location.
Soon, following his phone's navigation, he arrived at his destination. He couldn't help but frown at the sight before him.