The Discovery of the Ancestral Altar

Shangguan Mansion, a nimble figure hurriedly ran from the garden to the courtyard, and then came to the front of a towering pavilion bathhouse.

The group of people following behind Lin Chen and Shangguan Bihan hurriedly said, "Master Shi Lezhi, that is the women's bathhouse of our Shangguan Mansion!"

"Oh? Women's bathhouse, I'm looking for women's bath... Oh no, I'm looking for your ancestral altar!"

"What?"

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"Brother Yunfan, this is the diviner I specially invited for you. He is from Desolate Territory South Dragon City of the Twenty Four Star Divination organization. He is Master Yan. The number of forces whose prospects he has saved through his divination is countless. I invited him at great expense this time!"

In the council hall; the fat man in a yellow robe enthusiastically introduced to Shangguan Yunfan with raised eyebrows. Sitting opposite them was an ethereal old man, as well as a proud white-browed old man.

"Oh? Greetings Master Yan. This humble one is Shangguan Yunfan of the Shangguan clan."

Shangguan Yunfan politely cupped his fist in salute. The white-browed old man arrogantly nodded, completely disregarding his courtesy.

"I already know about your situation. To glimpse the trajectory of such enormous luck and prosperity concerning the entire clan, this seat will consume quite a bit of primordial energy!"

Master Yan's tone rose slightly. Shangguan Yunfan clenched his palm a little tighter. Although there was already a "diviner" in the Shangguan residence, since he had asked for this eminent person himself, of course he could not shortchange the other party.

Moreover, it was uncertain whether that Master Shi Lezhi could solve it. Trying Master Yan could not hurt.

Thinking so, Shangguan Yunfan immediately smiled and said, "Of course, if it was not an important matter, we would not trouble Master Yan. As long as the problem can be solved, we will certainly not shortchange the Master regarding remuneration."

"Haha, I can assure you of this point. Master Yan, the foundations of the Shangguan clan are still present. Just do as you see fit."

The ethereal old man gently laughed. He was the chief alchemist of Myriad Spirits City, Xing Wanhe.

"Since this is so, then the remuneration..."

Master Yan was about to mention the remuneration when hurried footsteps interrupted the ceremonial hall.

"Family Head Yunfan, good news, good news!"

Two personal guards rushed into the ceremonial hall, repeatedly proclaiming auspicious news. Shangguan Yunfan and the other three all looked at them with doubtful and strange eyes.

"That Master Shi Lezhi has entered the ancestral altar by himself!"

The two guards excitedly reported.

"Entering the ancestral altar is good news? Who led him in?" Shangguan Yunfan frowned.

"No one led him, he found his way in himself!"

"What?"

Shangguan Yunfan's expression changed drastically!

The location of the Shangguan clan's ancestral altar was extremely secretive. Without being led by core clan members, ordinary people simply could not easily approach it. Even martial artists at the War Spirit Realm would find it hard to locate its exact position!

"That Master is asking you to go over now to discuss remuneration matters. He has already found the root cause for the decrease in the ancestral altar's energy!"

Admiration and astonishment shone in the eyes of the two guards. They now truly witnessed the various mystical abilities of diviners!

Diviners were really f*cking awesome!

Groping around randomly, he had actually found the secret passage to the ancestral altar from the women's bathhouse. This passage was something even they of the Shangguan clan were unaware of, left behind by ancestors of the past!

"Oh? Master? Discuss remuneration?"

Master Yan sensitively picked up on these words, his eyes narrowed.

"Truly? Everyone, I must trouble you to come with me for a bit. I will lead you to the location of my clan's ancestral altar! We can continue our talk on the way!"

Shangguan Yunfan's expression was excited. Although the location of the ancestral altar should not be easily exposed to outsiders, there was no time for such concerns now. The first priority was to repair the ancestral altar!

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Shangguan Mansion, underground in the back courtyard; within a secret passage.

A vast space was excavated underground, constructing an enormous, ancient stone platform. This was an altar over several dozen zhang in size!

Standing next to the ancient altar, one could clearly feel the extraordinary energy fluctuations contained within affecting the people close to it.

Many people of the Shangguan clan stood behind Lin Chen, easily several hundred people, including elders and the younger generation, as well as trusted personal guards of the clan.

Everyone looked at Lin Chen's back in shock and amazement. With his random groping, he had actually found a passage they of the Shangguan clan were unaware of to enter the ancestral altar!

In Lin Chen's eyes, the scene the ancient altar presented was completely different. In the very center of the ancient altar floated a purple gold colored orb of attributes. This attribute orb was even larger than the ones Lin Chen had seen before, its size comparable to a fist!

"So it's like this. The energy of this ancient altar has all been absorbed away by this attribute orb, which is why the energy it emits is so weak!"

Lin Chen looked below the ancient altar and saw the crux of the issue. The ancient altar had not lost its efficacy, rather it was like a blocked river. This attribute orb was like the floodgate controlling the river's flow!

"Master Shi Lezhi, can you really resolve the issue with my Shangguan clan's ancestral altar?"

Several figures appeared from the passageway on the other side of the ancient altar. It was Shangguan Yunfan and his esteemed guests!

Seeing Shangguan Yunfan walking over excitedly, Lin Chen confidently smiled. "Yes, I think we can discuss remuneration now."

"You brat are also a diviner?"

Unexpectedly, Master Yan rushed over arrogantly, looking down on Lin Chen!

If he, Yan Jiwen, let some young upstart snatch away his job, how could he continue to get by in the Desolate Territory!

"Yunfan, who is this?"

The second elder of the Shangguan clan who had been following Lin Chen asked in puzzlement.

"Elder, this esteemed one is the famed diviner of the Twenty Four Star Divination in the Desolate Territories that Sir Xia Hong found for us, Master Yan!"

Shangguan Yunfan's introduction caused the Second Elder's expression to freeze. The Twenty Four Star Divination was a mysterious organization of diviners in the Desolate Territories. Operating in both light and shadow, they were not to be trifled with. The organization was fully composed of diviners!

Master Yan very cooperatively gave a light cough, and everyone respectfully quieted down. This was truly a heavyweight character!

"So it turns out to be Master Yan of the Twenty Four Star Divination. This old man's eyes were lacking. I originally invited the Master to come to help divine the cause of our ancestral altar losing its majesty. However, a benefactor encountered by my clan's young miss a few days ago has already found the crux of the issue. Master Yan may relax for now. We will pay the fee for inviting the Master without omitting a single coin."

The Second Elder spoke very politely with a smile. Master Yan's brows twitched as he glanced at Lin Chen.

"Benefactor? Could it be this brat? What crooked melon or cracked fruit, is he also a diviner? Boy, who was your master, what organization are you from!"

Master Yan was extremely disdainful, his tone completely that of interrogating a junior.

If he, Yan Jiwen, let some young upstart steal his job, how could he continue to get by in the Desolate Territory!

"This humble one is the diviner Lin Chen, known as Shi Lezhi in the realm. I dabble in picking up girls, arson, pill refinement, and showing off. Divination is just my hobby, showing off is my main career!"