The couple consoled Ah Chen for a while, then stuffed her with a pile of things before coaxing her back to the cave residence.
The commissioner is actually a happy child, just stuck in a dead end. Given her background and limited talent, it is inevitable to feel frustrated.
If not for the scheming of the Jin Family siblings, her life, although not without regrets, would likely have been as cheerful as the couple Pei Feixue’s had imagined, not manipulated until death.
Ah Chen decided to take a stroll down the mountain and try to deliver the gift she prepared for Jin Congshuang.
Giving it directly was certainly not an option.
She still needed to continue the act, not wanting the Jin Family siblings to realize anything so soon.
The bracelet had to be delivered, making sure Jin Congshuang would suffer enough loss that she wouldn’t dare to speak out.
As soon as she stepped out, Jin Congshuang would surely find a way to bump into her; she didn’t even need to plan.
The siblings apparently saw her as a breakthrough point and were clearly anxious lately, unwilling to miss such a good opportunity.
Jin Congmo was still in seclusion, recovering, so this time it should be Jin Congshuang following her.
Sure enough, she ran into Jin Congshuang at the market down the mountain.
"Junior Sister Pei, I didn’t expect you to also be at the market, what a coincidence." Jin Congshuang greeted warmly, "My brother is almost recovered, and I’m planning to pick a gift for him. Do you have other things to do? If not, could we browse together? Later, I might need your help for some advice."
Ah Chen happily agreed, and the two strolled leisurely.
Ah Chen genuinely gave advice, which relieved Jin Congshuang. Even if her brother didn’t make a breakthrough, she needed to make good relations with Pei Chen to leverage it at critical moments. It seemed that Pei Chen had only given up on her brother but was still willing to spend time with her.
Indeed, the other party really didn’t have many friends.
With such an outcome, the credit undoubtedly belonged to the siblings, who over the years had subtly isolated Pei Chen.
After choosing a gift, the two returned to the sect together.
Jin Congshuang suddenly sighed, "Junior Sister Pei, now that it’s just us, I have some words for you. Actually, I shouldn’t interfere in this matter, but I’m speaking this time due to my brother’s attitude."
"You had some thoughts about my brother before, right?"
Without waiting for Ah Chen to speak, she continued, "Back then, my brother said to consider you as a little sister. I couldn’t say much because such matters are hard to force. Now, it seems my brother feels differently about you; I wonder what you think, or if there are any concerns?"
Ah Chen said frankly, "Those were just youthful things; some thoughts aren’t set in stone. Once they fade, they fade. Even if some things change, retrieving the past is difficult."
Her words were clear, so Jin Congshuang didn’t dare push further and only sighed with regret, "Then forget it, even if my brother doesn’t care about talent, it seems there was never meant to be."
She shook her head with a laugh, "But our relationship can’t change."
"Of course," said Ah Chen. Soon, they arrived back at the sect. Upon entering the mountain gate, just as Ah Chen and Jin Congshuang parted ways, she suddenly paused and called a servant disciple.
"Could you run an errand for me? I missed something when I went to the market."
The departing Jin Congshuang heard this and couldn’t help paying more attention.
Ah Chen took out a bottle of Spirit Pills and handed it to the servant disciple, whose face immediately lit up with a respectful smile.
Ah Chen also gave him Spirit Stones for the purchase, her gaze suddenly falling on the bracelet on her wrist. She took it off, erasing any trace of connection to herself, "Please also take this to the auction house and sell it."
"Let me tell you about this bracelet; it has a storage space, but items can only enter, not exit. Even my parents couldn’t solve it. Additionally, it has some defensive capability, making it a rare item." Ah Chen handed the bracelet to the servant disciple and took another jade bracelet off her right hand, putting it on her left hand, as if finally opening up a space.
"Yes, Senior Sister Pei," the servant disciple obliged and quickly headed down the mountain.
Once Ah Chen left, Jin Congshuang, who had been unconsciously hiding, felt her heart skipping a beat and exited the mountain gate again.
Ah Chen sensed this and was satisfied, knowing the gift delivery wasn’t hard.
An hour later, Jin Congshuang bought the bracelet from the auction house shop and quickly returned to the sect without delay.
She chose to purchase from the auction house to avoid drawing attention to her interest in the bracelet.
As for forcibly taking it from the servant disciple, that’s out of the question. Her identity Jade Token has restrictions, even for a servant disciple. Any action would leave a mark on the token that she couldn’t erase. Besides, this is sect territory; there could always be disciples around.
Once back at the cave residence, Jin Congshuang set up an array and planned to study the bracelet carefully.
She tested it and indeed found the bracelet only allowed items in, never out. No wonder Pei Chen often fiddled with it, testing in various ways.
As for what’s inside, she couldn’t see, as a mist obscured her vision.
Half a month passed without any progress, leaving her rather frustrated.
Jin Congmo, now recovered, asked about it upon hearing. Upon learning the situation, he picked up the bracelet to study it but found no clue.
As he returned the bracelet to Jin Congshuang, it suddenly emitted light, leaving both siblings stunned. What happened?
The light disappeared, leaving the bracelet in Jin Congshuang’s hand.
Her thoughts raced, urging, "Brother, place your hand on the bracelet; I think I understand something, try it quickly."
Jin Congmo, not being foolish, quickly guessed the cause of triggering the bracelet.
The siblings thought they found the secret, unaware it was a trap deliberately set by Ah Chen for the two.
In the Cultivation World, many siblings might study the bracelet together, but usually, it’s only two people.
A trap for them, yet avoiding harming the innocent.
When both touched the bracelet again, it indeed glowed once more, but aside from light, nothing else happened.
Jin Congshuang’s eyes paused, and she exchanged a glance with Jin Congmo, clearly realizing something new.
Then, Jin Congmo forced a drop of blood onto the bracelet; indeed, it was absorbed, and the siblings were overjoyed.
It was just as expected!
No wonder Pei Chen studied it for years, and even Pei Feixue’s couple couldn’t figure it out — it could only be unlocked by siblings.
"Congshuang, quickly check what’s magical about this bracelet," said Jin Congmo.
Jin Congshuang nodded, her consciousness entering the bracelet just as golden light flashed inside, intensifying.
Before Jin Congshuang could think more, there was a sudden boom.
The bracelet exploded!
In their ears echoed a voice full of hatred, "Another pair of siblings? All siblings in the world deserve to die! Hahaha, perish, perish."