Chapter 9

"Xiao Yu, you're too reckless. Now that you've offended Chen Yueyang, he will definitely seek revenge. Our Huang family has already declined, how can we withstand the attacks from the Chen family? Moreover, that Chen Yueyang is a despicable person who will stop at nothing. I'm worried he might harm you," Zhao Wan'er said with concern.

"Auntie, you don't need to worry. Chen Yueyang is just a minor troublemaker, not worth mentioning. As for the Chen family, we don't need to fear them either. Because it won't be long before our Huang family has a Core Formation realm expert. At that time, whether it's the Su family or the Chen family, we won't need to worry," Huang Yu smiled and explained.

"Core Formation realm expert? Could it be... Could it be that Old Master Huang is about to break through?" Zhao Wan'er was surprised.

"That's right. In our Huang family's ancient warehouse, I obtained a spirit stone. As long as Old Master Huang absorbs this spirit stone, he can break through to the Core Formation realm. At that time, with a Core Formation realm expert in our Huang family, who would dare to have designs on us?" Huang Yu said confidently.

"Spirit stone?" Zhao Wan'er was pleasantly surprised. She knew very well what a spirit stone meant.

"That's right. I was lucky and managed to obtain a spirit stone," Huang Yu said with a smile.

"This is truly a blessing from heaven. Your grandfather can rest in peace." Zhao Wan'er looked at Huang Yu with joy. "Xiao Yu, you did the right thing. If Old Master Huang can break through to the Core Formation realm, our Huang family will be safe."

"Right, Auntie, if you encounter someone like Chen Yueyang again, don't be polite. Just drive them away. Even though Grandfather is no longer with us, our Huang family fears no one. The Huang family is still the Huang family of Liulin Town, and no one can bully us," Huang Yu thought of Chen Yueyang's face and felt very uncomfortable. If it weren't for the fact that Huang Dashan hadn't yet broken through to the Core Formation realm, he would have really wanted to cripple Chen Yueyang. That guy actually had the nerve to think he could get what he wanted, without considering his own worth.

"Xiao Yu, before Old Master Huang breaks through, we cannot let this secret out, nor can we be too conspicuous," Zhao Wan'er shook her head, somewhat worried.

"I understand." Zhao Wan'er's words made sense. If Huang Dashan failed to break through or was disturbed, it would be disastrous. It seems I was too overconfident.

"I'm glad you understand." Zhao Wan'er nodded in satisfaction. "Since you've grown up and are sensible, it's time you knew some of our Huang family's affairs."

Zhao Wan'er stood up and said to Huang Yu, "Follow me."

Huang Yu followed Zhao Wan'er and soon arrived at the study. After closing the door, Zhao Wan'er went to a bookshelf, moved a stack of books at the bottom, revealing a hidden compartment. Inside the compartment was a knob. Zhao Wan'er gently turned it, and the bookshelf moved to the side, revealing a hidden door.

Zhao Wan'er picked up a lamp, pushed open the hidden door, and a narrow stone staircase leading downward appeared.

"Be careful."

The staircase was not long, and they soon reached the bottom.

A secret room. Huang Yu was quite excited. He never expected to encounter such a situation. The secret room must contain the Huang family's long-term collection, the most important place in the family. Gold, silver, jewels, and jade necklaces, there would certainly be plenty. There might even be spirit stones. If there were spirit stones, he would be set for life.

"Drop a drop of blood on it." Zhao Wan'er pointed to a stone platform in front of the stone door. The platform had ancient patterns that looked somewhat blurry.

"Drop blood?" Huang Yu hesitated. He wasn't sure if he was the real Huang Yu. If he wasn't, dropping blood would expose him, which could be troublesome. Who knew what might happen.

"That's right. Only the bloodline of the Huang family can open it," Zhao Wan'er said.

"Lulu, Lulu, come out quickly, I'm in trouble," Huang Yu hurriedly called for Lulu, as only she could help him with this problem.

"Master, I was sleeping soundly. What's the matter now?" Lulu said lazily.

"I need to open the Huang family's treasure vault, but I need to drop blood. What should I do?" Huang Yu asked.

"Just drop the blood," Lulu said irritably.

"How can that be? Auntie said only the bloodline of the Huang family can open it. If I drop blood and it doesn't work, won't I be exposed?" Huang Yu said irritably.

"Master, don't worry, there won't be any problems," Lulu said.

"Really? Are you saying I am the real Huang Yu? No, it should be my body, the body of the real Huang Yu?" Huang Yu asked, "But that doesn't make sense. If I am the real Huang Yu, where did my fruit knife come from? And my clothes?"

"This matter is too complicated to explain. Just drop the blood, there won't be any problems. I'm very sleepy, Master, you handle it yourself. I'm going to sleep." Lulu mumbled, yawned, and turned into a beam of white light, disappearing before Huang Yu's eyes.

Since Lulu wouldn't say, Huang Yu had no choice but to trust her. He extended his right hand, bit his index finger lightly, and dropped a drop of blood on the stone platform.

The stone platform absorbed Huang Yu's blood and emitted a yellow light, then sank. After it sank, a creaking sound was heard, and the stone door opened.

The stone room was filled with large chests. Huang Yu walked in and opened one. Instantly, golden light flooded out, revealing gold, jewels, jade, and gemstones. Upon closer inspection, there were many such chests, taking up half the stone room. The room wasn't large, but it wasn't small either, about fifty square meters. This was definitely a huge fortune, comparable to a small country. It was truly incredible.

Although the gold, silver, and jewels were valuable, Huang Yu wasn't particularly interested. What he wanted most was a spirit stone, followed by cultivation techniques. Of course, as a jade family, with Old Master Huang being a Stone King, the Huang family must have a legacy of eye techniques. Otherwise, becoming a Stone King wouldn't be easy.

At this moment, Huang Yu turned around and noticed that Zhao Wan'er hadn't entered. He called out, "Auntie, come in quickly."

"Go in, I'll wait outside," Zhao Wan'er said.

Huang Yu was taken aback, "Auntie, why not come in?"

"You are the head of the Huang family. Only the head can enter here. I'm already breaking the family rules by coming here," Zhao Wan'er shook her head.

Huang Yu smiled, walked out, and took Zhao Wan'er's hand, "It's fine. Besides, I am the head of the Huang family now. If I say it's okay, it is." Ignoring Zhao Wan'er's objections, he pulled her into the stone room.