Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 404: The Mother-in-law Does Not Seem Like a Good Person

Chapter 404: Chapter 404: The Mother-in-law Does Not Seem Like a Good Person

"Wow!"

The light of good fortune instantly made the entire room as bright as day.

Even though it was daytime, one could still feel the warmth of that energy.

Moreover, the light was soft and not the least bit blinding.

Lin Fan and Ning Mengyao followed the light and shadow.

And finally saw clearly what was inside the box.

It turned out to be a transparent crystal the size of a goose egg.

"Could this be the legendary Luminous Pearl?"

Ning Mengyao clung to Lin Fan’s arm and asked cautiously.

"I’m afraid, it’s far more than just a Luminous Pearl."

He felt different powers being released within that glow.

Lin Fan couldn’t help but stretch out his hand and pinch the strange bead in his palm.

A soft force instantly seeped into his body.

Following the meridians, it immediately spread through his limbs and bones.

That holy power actually caused the talisman on his chest to vibrate slightly.

His whole body felt indescribably comfortable.

"Are there words on this?"

Ning Mengyao, curious, leaned to the side.

Lin Fan followed her angle and looked.

Indeed, there was a shallow imprint on the transparent bead.

If it wasn’t for the special angle, it would have been impossible to find.

"It’s the imprint from that dagger!"

This strange symbol turned out to be the rune on Lin Fan’s ancestral dagger.

That moment stupefied him.

He never expected the treasure to have such a significant connection to his own heritage.

"Grandfather, where did this bead come from?"

The clue that was thought to have disappeared with the Drought female had reappeared.

This made Lin Fan extremely excited.

He looked at Ning Zhenyue with eager anticipation.

Perhaps, this was the opportunity to pick up the thread again.

"It was brought back by Meng Yao’s mother. She asked me to keep it safe and never let outsiders know!"

The answer from Ning Zhenyue also made Ning Mengyao speechless.

When had her own mother become entwined with Lin Fan’s heritage?

"Mother... where did she get this Luminous Pearl from?"

Ning Mengyao looked at her grandfather puzzled.

This issue had never been mentioned before.

"This I do not know, and in hindsight, your mother’s identity has always been a mystery. It is said that she was a member of a Beijing archaeological expedition. She would go back every year for three months of excavation without any contact, and this thing, she brought it back after returning from an excavation in Beijing when you were eight and asked me to treasure it. Where it came from, she never spoke, only mentioned that we must never let anyone know the whereabouts of the bead, as evil people would fight for it. So, I buried it inside the wall."

Ning Zhenyue’s thoughts seemed to jump back more than a decade.

It felt as though she had just walked in holding the box.

Shortly after arranging everything, she had that strange car accident.

To this day, the officials couldn’t find the perpetrator.

"Does no one know about Meng Yao’s mother’s background?"

Lin Fan furrowed his brows, looking at Ning Zhenyue.

The seldom mentioned mother-in-law.

How could she be connected to his own past?

"I’m afraid it’s exactly as you say."

Ning Zhenyue shook his head and said, "Back then, she and Meng Yao’s father were in love by their own choice. She was beautiful and had an imposing manner. I even asked to meet my future in-laws when discussing their marriage, but she said that her parents died in an accident while on a scientific expedition team years ago, and she had no relatives left, so the wedding was kept simple. Therefore, I never delved deeply into this daughter-in-law’s matters. After all, she could host a hall and handle a kitchen with equal ease. To have such a daughter-in-law was indeed a great blessing for our Ning Family."

After these words, both Lin Fan and Ning Mengyao were stunned.

Plus, this miraculous bead imprinted with Lin Fan’s life story.

What’s the deal with this never-before-seen mother-in-law then?

"Grandfather, let’s set aside the other issues for now. The energy within this bead is immense, and I will help you recover first."

Lin Fan stood up and moved behind Ning Zhenyue.

He pressed the bead against his back with his palm and gently rubbed it.

With his Inner Strength, he guided the auspicious energy from within the bead into Ning Zhenyue’s body.

For a moment, Ning Zhenyue, who had just begun to recover from a serious illness, started to sweat on his brow.

An unprecedented strength straightened his bent back.

"This bead is incredible!"

After the treatment, Ning Zhenyue, who had just struggled to speak, seemed to have an imposing aura.

He looked spiritedly at the bead in Lin Fan’s hand.

Who would have thought that his daughter-in-law’s returned treasure would have such a miraculous effect?

"Lin Fan, Meng Yao, the Ning Family has always dealt with small businesses. From our ancestors until now, we haven’t offended any mortal enemies, so I have reasons to suspect that this assassination attempt is probably related to this bead. Now that I think about it, it was fifteen years ago. Since today we’ve brought everything into the open, the time has come to return this Treasure Bead to you."

"This is a secret about your origin, so you should keep it."

Ning Mengyao, facing such a peerless treasure, showed not the slightest greed.

She directly handed the box to Lin Fan.

This subconscious act warmed Lin Fan’s heart incredibly.

"This thing is too conspicuous to carry around with you. You should keep it, and I’ll come to you when I need it."

Lin Fan said with a smile, placing the Luminous Pearl back into the box.

And handed it back to Ning Mengyao.

If there is one person in the world who could be trusted to the end,

That would only be her.

"But... but where should I keep this thing?"

Ning Mengyao held the box, at a loss for a moment.

Now knowing the value of the item inside,

She truly didn’t know where to store it.

Even if she were to deposit it in the bank’s safe,

She couldn’t guarantee its safety, could she?

"Just put it under the bed. The most dangerous place is often the safest, as no one would think such an important item would be kept so casually. Besides, the Treasure Bead contains the purest qi of heaven and earth, and perhaps it will have some unexpected and miraculous effects in the future, maybe even help you have a healthy baby."

Lin Fan said, winking.

At these words, Ning Mengyao blushed to her ears.

"Stop it, who promised to have a baby for you."

"When we were in the hospital, didn’t you say you wanted to have a great-grandchild for grandfather? Why are you backing out now?"

Lin Fan teased, stuffing the box into Ning Mengyao’s hands.

He whispered into her ear, "And you also said you’d try very hard."

"Stop it, how can you say such things in front of grandfather!"

Ning Mengyao’s face turned as red as a ripe apple.

But she clutched the box tightly in her arms.

"You two really need to hurry up and give me a great-grandchild, maybe I can even help you look after them. But isn’t it risky to keep such a treasure at home? What if they come again to seize it?"

Ning Zhenyue looked at Lin Fan with some concern.

The pursuit from the Seven Killings Hall has already begun, and it likely wouldn’t end so easily.

Yet Lin Fan replied with a calm demeanor, "Don’t worry, grandfather, from today on, I assure you that the Ning Mansion will be off-limits, impenetrable by gods and demons alike!"