Chapter 980: Jerome Wynter’s Obstruction
From that point on, the Fire Spiritual Vein seemed to constantly emit a lingering resentment.
Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar, both at the Shattered Void Realm, could sense this resentment.
The Ancient Wynter Family was gradually declining, shrouded in misfortune. The two Wynter family ancestors suspected that the source was the Fire Spiritual Vein.
To be precise, it was likely that lost land.
Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar had differing views on this matter.
Ancestor Garraway advocated for finding a way to eliminate this resentment, or even completely isolating that lost land.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
Ancestor Salazar, on the other hand, considered relocating the family grounds.
This was why Patriarch Sigmund Wynter and Vice-Patriarch Jerome Wynter were constantly at odds within the family.
Each had an ancestor supporting them.
If this continued, the already declining Wynter family might split into two separate families.
Of course, these matters concerning the true state of the Ancient Wynter Family were not something they could tell Lachlan at this moment.
They were merely probing to see if Lachlan truly intended to enter the lost land.
In essence, Ancestor Garraway, being cunning, wanted to use Lachlan to test the reality of the lost land.
To pave the way for them to find a solution to the resentment emanating from the lost land.
Ancestor Salazar, planning to relocate anyway, also advised Lachlan.
Upon hearing this, Ancestor Garraway gave Ancestor Salazar a dissatisfied look.
At this moment, Lachlan stood there, gazing at the Fire Spiritual Vein, and said in a deep voice, “Actually, I have also noticed that your Ancient Wynter Family’s misfortune is likely related to the Fire Spiritual Vein.”
“Lachlan, do you still wish to explore that lost land? It is indeed dangerous there. But who knows, there might be some opportunities.”
Ancestor Garraway probed.
Lachlan smiled faintly, “Whether I go in or not, I want to get closer to the Fire Spiritual Vein first. Would you two ancestors permit that?”
“Of course!”
Ancestor Garraway nodded and agreed directly.
Ancestor Salazar remained silent and did not advise further.
That afternoon!
Deep within the Ancient Wynter Family grounds, on the outskirts of a mountain range thousands of meters high, Lachlan followed Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar to this place.
Within this towering and continuous mountain range lay a Spiritual Vein.
Lachlan could feel the dense fire elements and manifestations of the Way of Fire here.
Moreover, it was not ordinary elemental fire but a more violent and destructive true fire.
At this moment, Lachlan activated his newly mastered “Eye Lock Divination.”
He closed his vision and used his mind’s eye to observe everything within a hundred-mile radius.
Immediately, he could see wisps of gray “Qi,” representing death and resentment, continuously drifting from a certain part of the Fire Spiritual Vein.
This resentment permeated the entire Ancient Wynter Family’s domain, eroding their fortune.
It not only reduced the Wynter family’s fortune but also brought them constant misfortune.
The source of this resentment was in a depression within the mountains.
It looked like a basin.
The surrounding peaks resembled an upturned claw.
“I can now confirm that the source of the Ancient Wynter Family’s misfortune lies deep within the Fire Spiritual Vein.”
At this moment, Lachlan’s eyes were completely white after activating Eye Lock Divination.
It looked somewhat frightening.
“Oh? Lachlan, are you also proficient in Feng Shui and mysticism?”
Ancestor Garraway asked.
“Yes, you could say that.”
Although Lachlan had no visual sight, his mind’s eye saw everything clearly.
“Do you have any solutions?”
Ancestor Garraway’s expression turned serious as he asked in a deep voice.
Ancestor Salazar also looked at Lachlan with a hint of hope.
If there was a solution, he too did not want to leave their ancestral grounds.
“I don’t know! Perhaps we really need to explore that lost land to find an answer!”
Lachlan shook his head and said in a deep voice.
In such cases, if the source was not removed, even lending the Wynter family a fortune-enhancing pearl would only be a temporary fix.
“Oh? Lachlan, does this mean you’ve decided to enter the lost land?”
Ancestor Salazar asked in a deep voice.
“Yes! I’ve decided to go in and explore!”
Lachlan nodded.
Hearing this, Ancestor Garraway’s eyes lit up. He nodded subtly and said, “Good. Since that’s your decision, I won’t stop you. Just make sure you’ve thought it through.”
Ancestor Salazar shook his head silently and did not advise further.
It was already kind enough that he had warned Lachlan once!
However, at this moment, a figure hurriedly approached.
It was Vice-Patriarch Jerome Wynter!
“Greetings to both ancestors!”
Jerome Wynter first saluted Ancestor Garraway and Ancestor Salazar before grabbing Lachlan’s arm.
“Lachlan, what are you doing? Are you going into that lost land?”
Jerome Wynter asked urgently.
Lachlan stopped his Eye Lock Divination and looked at Jerome Wynter with his eyes.
He clearly felt his “grandfather’s” tension and concern for him.
“Yes, I want to go in!”
Lachlan nodded.
Hearing this, Jerome Wynter’s expression changed. He solemnly advised, “Lachlan, you may not know how dangerous that lost land is! Our previous family head…”
“Ahem!”
At this moment, Ancestor Garraway coughed and gave Jerome Wynter a sharp look. “Jerome Wynter!”
The vice-patriarch’s eyes flickered for a moment before he restrained himself and changed his tone. “In short, you must know that even powerful Fragmented Void experts have entered but never returned. You can’t go in! Your mother has been missing for so many years. Now that I’ve finally seen you, my grandson, you can’t go in!”