Chapter 1266 - 1233: An Unbearable Reality
"Try it."
The three words reached Yu Na’s ears, causing her to widen her beautiful eyes and look at Lin Yi:
"What is this for?"
At this moment, it’s not just Yu Na who is confused.
Every face around was filled with the same confusion.
Everyone seemed curious about what exactly this purple crystal stone was, and what Lin Yi’s purpose was for doing this.
However, due to some doubts, Lin Yi didn’t speak the truth but pretended to be nonchalant and said:
"It’s nothing."
"Just doing a test."
Then Lin Yi casually made up a lie:
"This is a special magic crystal."
"It’s said that people with a special constitution will have a particular reaction when holding it."
"So I wanted to see which among you might have that special constitution."
Upon hearing this, the curious Ouyang Hao quickly extended his hand:
"I’ll try first."
And without another word, he took it from Lin Yi’s hand.
Lin Yi did not stop him, tacitly agreeing to this action.
Yu Na reluctantly withdrew her outstretched hand.
Seeing Lin Yi wasn’t upset, Ouyang Hao felt at ease to play with the Spirit Stone in his hand.
But after fiddling with it for a long time, the Spirit Stone showed no reaction, leaving Ouyang Hao greatly disappointed:
"Looks like I’m not the chosen one."
This is when Guo Shaojie took the Spirit Stone from Ouyang Hao’s hand:
"Let me try."
But the result was predictable.
Next, Shen Yanhua, Zhan Tianpeng, and several others tried it.
The results were the same.
At this moment, Shangguan Yue, with a lively personality, actively raised her hand and said:
"I’ll give it a try."
Zhan Tianpeng, holding the Spirit Stone, looked at Lin Yi with a questioning glance.
Seeing Lin Yi’s approval, Zhan Tianpeng handed the Spirit Stone to Shangguan Yue.
As Shangguan Yue took the Spirit Stone, Lin Yi’s heart lifted with anticipation.
In Lin Yi’s heart, he wished fervently that the crystal would suddenly glow with a colorful light.
But as with others, the Spirit Stone in Shangguan Yue’s hand showed no reaction.
Shangguan Yue pouted, seemingly dissatisfied:
"No reaction, how annoying."
Perhaps Shangguan Yue didn’t realize.
Someone here was more disappointed than her.
Then Shangguan Yue placed the Spirit Stone back in front of Yu Na, saying:
"Na, sister, you try."
This time, Yu Na hesitated no more, immediately reaching out to take it.
She placed the uniquely shaped, crystal-clear Spirit Stone before her eyes, examining it seriously.
With an exclamation:
"Such a beautiful crystal."
Nearby, Shangguan Yue nodded in agreement, saying:
"If this were made into jewelry, it would definitely be priceless."
At this, Ouyang Hao sneered:
"Only an idiot would sell it."
Offended by the remark, Shangguan Yue snapped:
"You!"
But quickly Shangguan Yue realized the matter, and softened:
"I was just talking casually, humph."
At that moment, Ouyang Hao noticed Lin Yi’s expression was slightly off, and nudged Guo Shaojie beside him.
Guo Shaojie noticed this too.
But neither dared to ask, only seeing Lin Yi tensely watching the Spirit Stone in Yu Na’s hand.
Currently, the Spirit Stone in Yu Na’s hand showed no reaction either.
Both realized then.
Perhaps the Spirit Stone was not as simple as Lin Yi suggested.
Almost everyone in the living room has tried, yet the Spirit Stone remained perfectly uneventful.
But two people haven’t tried.
One was Zhang Xinying, the other Silent Ouyang Jing next to Zhan Chen.
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became somewhat delicate.
Yu Na noticed this too.
Confirming the Spirit Stone showed no reaction to her, she instinctively handed it to Zhang Xinying nearby:
"Here, Xinying, you try."
Zhang Xinying, unsuspecting, prepared to reach out.
Watching this, Lin Yi’s heart rose to his throat, praying continuously.
Right as Zhang Xinying was about to take the Spirit Stone, a hand suddenly stretched out:
"What’s this?"
Everyone froze.
There stood Mu Lingxue in pajamas, examining the Spirit Stone in her hand:
"Staying up late to study rocks?"
Seeing this, Zhang Xinying rolled her eyes at the remark:
"How do you walk without making noise?"
"Aren’t you awake now too?"
Mu Lingxue chuckled in response:
"I was just going to get some sleep."
"But saw you all lively here, decided to check it out."
Mu Lingxue curiously placed the Spirit Stone in her palm:
"What’s this for? Watching you pass it around, even I came unnoticed."
Seeing the Spirit Stone in Mu Lingxue’s hand with no anomaly, Zhang Xinying snapped:
"Alright!"
"Now you’ve seen it, go to sleep."
"Give that to me."
No one seemed ready to explain to Mu Lingxue, finding it dull, she tossed the Spirit Stone back to Zhang Xinying:
"Alright, I’ll go to sleep."
"Returning this to you."
Yawning as she spoke, heading upstairs.
The Spirit Stone traced an arc towards Zhang Xinying.
Zhang Xinying rose from the couch to receive it.
But in mid-air, the Spirit Stone was caught by another hand.
Stunned again, Zhang Xinying questioned Lin Yi:
"What is it?"
Lin Yi shook his head:
"Nothing."
Yet Lin Yi didn’t pass the Spirit Stone to Zhang Xinying, but handed it to Silent Ouyang Jing beside her:
"You try first."
Zhang Xinying watched, puzzled:
"Why can’t you give it to me?"
Lin Yi offered little explanation, placing all his hope on Ouyang Jing.
Only she and Zhang Xinying hadn’t touched it.
If she isn’t either...
Lin Yi quickly dismissed this dreadful thought, forcing a smile at Zhang Xinying:
"Once Ouyang tries, it’ll be yours."
No one knew what the Spirit Stone meant to Lin Yi.
Thus, even if Lin Yi seemed odd, no one commented.
Silent Ouyang Jing looked at Lin Yi’s palm holding the Spirit Stone, nodding to accept.
Then she reached out to take the Spirit Stone from his palm.
Under Lin Yi’s expectant gaze, his hopes remained unfulfilled.
Lin Yi was instantly overwhelmed, as if struck by Five Thunders, collapsing:
"How can this be..."
"Why is it like this!!!"