Road to becoming the wealthiest: Starting From Treasure Hunting in the Cabinets
Chapter 293 - 242: Being Targeted!

Chapter 293: Chapter 242: Being Targeted!

Before Sean left Ocean City, Jack Wind of the Universe Auction House called, hoping to purchase another sacrificial item from Sean.

However, Sean refused, directly telling Jack that he didn’t have any more.

After leaving Ocean City, Sean took Elijah Hastings and the other two back to his hometown, a small Northwest Eighteenth Line Town.

Although it was an ancient town, hardly any historical relics still existed within the county, just like in most other ancient towns in China.

"You guys stay at the inn in the county town, feel free to explore around and check out the nearby attractions." Once in the county town, Sean left Elijah Hastings and the others and returned home by himself.

Sean had the keys to the upstairs room, but upon opening the door, he found no one inside.

It was now late spring, early summer, so Sean figured his parents and grandfather must have gone to the village. After all, life there was more convenient with the courtyard, and they were used to it.

Sean rented a car and drove back to the village, where, sure enough, the front gate was open and his grandfather, Ralph Knight, was pulling weeds in the vegetable field in front of the courtyard.

Although Ralph was over eighty years old, he still had keen ears and bright eyes, and most of his teeth remained. Upon hearing the car, Ralph turned to see Sean entering the courtyard and stood up with a smile, saying:

" Little Sean is back? You should’ve called, we could’ve had your brother pick you up."

"There’s no need, everyone at home must be busy."

"True, even though we’ve handed over this land to the cooperative, your brother is still helping out the cooperative and your parents can’t sit still."

Ralph walked to the edge of the vegetable field, washing his hands with water from the well, and asked:

"How many days are you staying this time?"

"I should be here for about a week." Sean was uncertain. "Oh right, Grandpa, let me show you something awesome."

With that, Sean pulled his grandfather into the house.

"What kind of good stuff do we need to go inside to see?" Ralph chuckled, thinking Sean had brought him a gift.

"Grandpa, just sit tight for a moment." Sean then rushed out and came back in with something in his hands.

"Oh, this is... the moon?" Ralph looked at the crescent-shaped object attached to the stick that Sean was holding, guessing, "It’s so shiny, quite dazzling."

"Grandpa, touch it." Sean held the moon totem, which was about a foot long, in front of Ralph.

"What’s touching it going to do?" Ralph laughed, "What’s the use?"

Despite his words, Ralph reached out and touched the moon as instructed.

A very comfortable sensation spread from his hand to his head, and Ralph, despite his extensive experience, didn’t expect such a feeling!

"Grandpa, the energy in this thing can make people younger."

"Look younger?" Upon realizing, Ralph laughed and tried to withdraw his hand, but Sean quickly urged him:

"Don’t, Grandpa, you need to absorb all the energy."

"That won’t do, we need to save some for your parents and brother." Ralph quickly shrank back his hands.

"No need, no need, they have their own." Sean explained.

"Alright then. It’s quite comfortable actually." Ralph figured his grandson wouldn’t only let him benefit from it, and besides, it was exceptionally pleasant.

After absorbing all the energy, Ralph didn’t feel anything anymore. He smacked his lips and retracted his hand.

However, at this point, Ralph hadn’t noticed any changes in himself. But since it was a gesture of Sean’s filial piety, he accepted it.

Sean put away the Moon Sacrificial Staff and told his grandfather:

"Grandpa, just move around a bit, you’ll see the effects tomorrow."

At noon, Sean’s parents and his brother, Oscar Knight, returned home, both surprised and happy to see him.

Sean closed the front gate and took out three Star Sacrificial Staffs, giving one to his parents and his brother each, allowing them to absorb energy as well.

Grandpa Ralph explained the situation on the side. With his guidance, Sean’s parents and Oscar quickly accepted it as a means of entertainment for their Grandpa.

Seeing Sean come back was already a pleasant surprise; as for the youthfulness and vitality promised by the sacrificial staffs, the family didn’t pay much attention to it.

However, the next morning, when Grandpa Ralph found his hair had turned a shade darker and his vision and hearing improved, he realized that Sean was telling the truth!

Now, Sean’s entire family was clear that he had indeed found something incredible abroad.

In Ralph’s view, Sean should stay home and not wander around aimlessly anymore.

There were pros and cons to everything, and no one could guarantee that only good things could be found outside.

But when Sean mentioned Jeremy’s assets, Ralph understood that those assets were hard-earned by his own son, and giving them up was unrealistic.

So, all Ralph could do was to caution Sean to be careful.

Sean made another trip to his maternal grandfather’s house, letting his grandfather, granny, and uncle touch the item as well.

However, the stuff he brought over was disguised, and Sean only had them touch it when the opportunity presented itself.

While he trusted his maternal grandparents and uncle, he couldn’t be sure about others.

After spending a few more days with his family, Sean left the county with Elijah Hastings and the others, heading west.

Their goal this time was the contents of Lie Jiaomi’s Copper Seal.

At that time, Sean had taken pictures of the contents on the silk cloth with his mobile phone, and his mind had also captured the lines and points.

However, the information had been simplified, and if they wanted to find it, they needed to visit the location themselves.

Since they needed to travel a distance within the country before going abroad, Sean bought a car, and the four of them drove towards Yili River Valley.