Inside the box was a regular decahedron.
Mysterious inscriptions were carved onto the surface of the decahedron, and its touch was incredibly smooth, showing no hint of seams.
Bai Zihe held both sides with his hands and tried to pry it open, but despite his great effort, the decahedron remained unmoving.
Helplessly, Bai Zihe returned to Tenglongwan Villa with Zhan Tianlong.
With Xueer's escort, his father and little sister returned safe and sound.
Revenge had been exacted.
Bai Zhanhong's brows held a touch more spirit.
Bai Ruoyi was also more lively and cheerful than usual, chattering non-stop with Liu Qianxun.
A great weight was lifted from Bai Zihe's heart.
It seemed Xueer had handled things well, and hadn't let them witness the bloody scene of the three major families being slaughtered, or else his little sister would likely have had nightmares tonight!
"Dad!"
Bai Zihe called out.
Seeing the item in Bai Zihe's hands, Bai Zhanhong hesitated for a moment before rising and entering his room.
Bai Zihe followed closely behind.
Bai Zhanhong took the decahedron from Bai Zihe's hands, examined it carefully for a moment, and said with a complex expression, "Zihe, you must have many questions!"
Bai Zihe did not respond.
Bai Zhanhong continued, "Let me tell you slowly, everything about your mother!"
"Wanzhen fled from the north, about twenty-five years ago."
"At that time..."
Bai Zhanhong's gaze drifted out the window, his face filled with recollection. "She was alone, with no one to rely on, being transported by human traffickers. I happened to run into them."
"My warm heart... I rescued her then."
"After rescuing her, the problem became how to settle her."
"She was a stranger in Suhang, and a young woman. In the end, she had to temporarily stay at my home."
"As young man and woman, coupled with the life-saving grace I offered her."
As he spoke, Bai Zhanhong's lips curved unconsciously, immersed in that period of affection. "We slowly developed feelings for each other, and naturally, we got married and had children."
"This item was brought by your mother at that time."
Bai Zhanhong played with the decahedron in his hands, his voice growing a little low, and his gaze deepening.
As if through it, he saw the sweet years he once shared with Lin Wanzhen.
"It's her treasure."
"Wanzhen once said that as long as she had this item, the family would surely prosper."
Although Bai Zihe had guessed this item might have some significance, he hadn't expected his mother to hold it in such high regard.
A hint of curiosity arose in his heart, and he couldn't help but ask, "Dad, what exactly is this thing?"
Bai Zhanhong smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I don't know what it is specifically."
"I only heard Wanzhen say that this thing seems to be an ancient treasure, a supreme treasure passed down through generations and guarded with their lives by her family!"
"The day before Wanzhen met her accident, she seemed to sense something. She asked me to accompany her to bury this item under the great locust tree in Phoenix Ridge, where you just went."
"She specifically instructed me not to tell anyone!"
"..."
As for what happened next, Bai Zihe already knew.
His father had indeed not told anyone, not even his own son had heard the slightest news.
If his father hadn't fallen for the trick of the man in black this time, and been forced to reveal it through the soul-confounding technique.
This secret would likely never have been revealed.
"Zihe."
Bai Zhanhong glanced at the decahedron and handed it to Bai Zihe. "This item will be entrusted to your care from now on!"
"If possible, I want you to uncover its secret. I also really want to know what kind of family Wanzhen's was!"
"I understand."
Bai Zihe solemnly promised, "Regarding the mystery of my mother's background and origins, I will do my utmost to investigate!"
After leaving Bai Zhanhong's room, Bai Zihe called Xueer into his room and took out an item. "This is the Executive Jade Pendant of the Xuan Tian Pavilion. With this pendant, one can know all under heaven!"
"I am temporarily entrusting it to you now. Return to the Xuan Tian Pavilion immediately and investigate all information about the decahedron."
"Once you find any clues, report back to me immediately!"
Xueer took the Executive Jade Pendant with both hands and returned to the Xuan Tian Pavilion under the starry night.