During the meal, many individuals from the political and business circles inquired about Leo’s background. Some, considering themselves important figures, approached Leo for conversation. Two scions from major families even came to ask if Leo had any more Longevity Fruits.
Old Mr. Godwin and the members of the Godwin family were enthusiastic towards Leo. On one hand, Leo was Madame Godwin’s boyfriend, and on the other hand, he had just given Old Mr. Godwin a Longevity Fruit, which held significant meaning for the Godwin family.
After the banquet, Leo, accompanied by Madame Godwin and the two Leighton sisters, entered a room on the second floor of the mansion.
“Is this your room?” Leo sensed a fragrant aroma as soon as he entered.
The room was clean, cozy, and uniquely decorated, with two plush white bears standing out on the bed.
“I stay here when I visit my grandfather,” Madame Godwin blushed slightly and nodded.
It was the first time she had brought a man into her room.
Leo took the large wooden box handed over by the two black-clad bodyguards at the door and placed it on the table.
He was curious to see what kind of scroll couldn’t be opened.
The wooden box opened, revealing a closed scroll before Leo’s eyes.
The scroll’s rod was cast in bronze, and on the surface of the closed bronze rod were carved ancient mythical beast inscriptions, giving it a sense of ancientness and antiquity.
“What is this…?” Leo took the bronze scroll out of the wooden box, his gaze showing a touch of solemnity.
The scroll was quite heavy in his hand, and the bronze rod emitted a unique coldness inherent to metals.
Leo attempted to pull open the closed bronze rod. Even with his strength, he couldn’t make the slightest progress in opening it.
“How about that? Can’t open it, right?” Michelle giggled.
Over the years, the Leighton family had invited many specialized martial artists to open this scroll, but none had succeeded.
Unconvinced, Leo circulated his Spiritual Power and tried pulling the scroll again. However, the bronze scroll remained unyielding, and a faint blue luster appeared on the surface of the closed bronze rod.
“This bronze scroll seems to be enchanted with a formation…” Leo’s gaze slightly intensified, surprised by what he found.
Leo decided not to force it open and instead activated the Nine Heavens Star Chart, channeling a small amount of Spiritual Power into the bronze scroll.
“Hmm…”
As Spiritual Power entered, the bronze scroll trembled slightly, emitting a sound akin to a resonating bronze bell.
Subsequently, a faint blue luster spread across the ancient scroll. To the naked eye, it seemed like a blue film had formed on the scroll.
On this film, some ancient runic patterns became faintly visible, interweaving and forming a mysterious formation.
Moreover, as Leo continued to infuse Spiritual Power, at the center of the formation, where the runic patterns were most intricate, an ancient golden character emerged – it looked like the character “Seal.”
The twin sisters, Irene and Michelle, also witnessed the strange changes on the ancient scroll. It was a sight they had never seen before.
Irene exclaimed, “What’s going on?”
Michelle, her eyes shining, marveled, “These strange patterns are so beautiful!”
Leo thought to himself, “Just as I suspected, the bronze scroll is sealed by a formation.”
As a cultivator, Leo could keenly sense the profoundness of the sealing formation on the ancient scroll. Although it was mysterious, it wasn’t overly powerful or complex; it seemed to have been casually sealed by some cultivator.
In the long river of history, the power of sealing formations had diminished over time, but breaking them was still no easy task.
“Leo, how did these strange patterns appear on the surface of this ancient scroll? What did you do?” Michelle asked Leo, her expression filled with astonishment.
Leo pondered for a moment before saying, “Miss Michelle, I have a way to open this ancient scroll, but it will take some time. As for the peculiar patterns on the surface, they are called runic imprints. Even if I explain my method, you won’t understand.”
Thinking that Leo didn’t want to share, Michelle pouted and said, “Forget it, you’re such a stingy guy.”
Leo continued solemnly, “To be frank, this ancient scroll is indeed extraordinary. However, I can assure you that whatever is inside, it holds no significance for you.”
Leo spoke the truth. If this bronze scroll was truly something left behind by a cultivator, for ordinary people, it would be at most an antique.
“We agreed that I have twenty-four hours to open this scroll. I assume you won’t renege on the deal?” Leo stared intently at Michelle and Irene.
Irene was already regretting, especially after seeing the mysterious runes appearing on the ancient scroll. Clearly, this was something extraordinary, possibly a rare and astonishing treasure.
If Leo really opened the scroll, according to their agreement, they would have to give the scroll to Leo.
However, regret aside, spoken words were like spilled water. As the heiress of the Leighton family, she wouldn’t backtrack on her words.
“Don’t worry, we’ll keep our word. However, after you open the scroll, you must let us see what’s inside,” Irene said, unconsciously biting her lip.
This bronze scroll had been in the possession of the Leighton family for almost twenty years. The twins had seen it since they were young. If they didn’t personally witness what was inside, it would be hard to accept.
Both Irene and Michelle were curious, and Leo was also curious about what was inside. He nodded and said, “That’s no problem.”
Leo looked at Madame Godwin and said, “Madame Godwin, can I borrow your room for a bit?”
“No problem,” Madame Godwin nodded.
Madame Godwin led the twin sisters out of the room.
Seeing Leo close the door, Michelle pouted, unhappy. “So stingy, won’t even let us see whatever method he uses to open it.”
Irene was more open-minded. Holding her sister’s hand, she said, “Let him do his thing. Sis, let’s go downstairs and wait.”
In the room, Leo took off his shoes and sat cross-legged on Madame Godwin’s large bed.
Feeling the softness beneath him, smelling the unique fragrance of the room, Leo couldn’t help but drift into some inappropriate thoughts.
Hastily adjusting his mindset and stabilizing his focus, Leo took a deep breath. He once again activated his Spiritual Power and infused it into the bronze scroll.
The faint blue film reappeared, and with the continuous infusion of Spiritual Power, the golden character “seal” emerged, casting a mysterious bluish glow throughout the room.