The head of the Ma family also shared a secret with Xu Fei.
It was about the origin of the dragon-head jade pendant in Ma Sanlaizi’s possession.
Back when the Ma family obtained the Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious Treasure Chest, they hadn’t been idle, they tried to open it to claim the treasures inside.
The dragon-head jade pendant was one of the keys they had crafted themselves, but after making it, they realised their modern craftsmanship was far inferior to that of the past.
Thus, the dragon-head jade pendant became useless, later turning into a toy for the younger generation, eventually ending up in Ma Sanlaizi’s hands.
Seeing that the Ma family head was relatively reasonable, Xu Fei breathed a sigh of relief.
He really didn’t want to resort to force later, that would be too troublesome.
Slowly walking to the table, Xu Fei placed the dragon-head jade pendant and the phoenix-tail jade ring in the empty slots on the treasure chest.
After placing them, Xu Fei noticed the patterns on the surface fit together so perfectly, confirming he hadn’t brought the wrong items.
Once the genuine dragon-head jade pendant and phoenix-tail jade ring were set in place, the treasure chest suddenly emitted a strange stream of light, slowly rising into the air.
Witnessing this spectacle, everyone couldn’t help but look up at the ceiling.
The stream of light coiled on the ceiling, then suddenly burst apart, forming a dazzling display of fireworks.
But the fireworks weren’t the main point, the key was that the exploding fireworks clearly formed a pattern.
Seeing this, the crowd couldn’t help but point and discuss among themselves.
The Ma family head found the sight quite spectacular too, he hadn’t expected such a mechanism inside the Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious Treasure Chest.
But at that moment, he instinctively glanced inside the chest and was instantly stunned.
“This… could it be that the chest only contained this firework, and nothing else?”
His subconscious remark made the surrounding people react.
They shifted their gazes and realised it was true.
The Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious Treasure Chest on the table was completely empty, containing nothing.
This was unacceptable to the Ma family head, their family had guarded it for centuries, only to find an empty box!
Ma Sanlaizi was stunned too, but he glanced at Xu Fei and noticed his calm expression, so he instinctively stayed silent.
At this moment, Xu Fei put on a regretful look.
“I’m very sorry, Master Ma, but it seems this is indeed the case. Perhaps, as the older generations of the Ma family said, the most precious thing is the chest itself, not what’s inside!”
After saying this, Xu Fei left the Ma household first, leaving Ma Sanlaizi and the Ma family head to catch up.
Hearing these words, the Ma family head finally came to terms with it. After all, he had lived his whole life in Qingfeng Town, long accustomed to its green bricks and black tiles.
He hadn’t held high expectations for the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Chest, hoping it contained priceless treasures that could bring a more luxurious life.
As the saying goes, without expectations, there’s no disappointment, and that was the truth here.
Ma Sanlaizi was still kneeling on the ground, but the Ma family head quickly pulled him up. The two brothers began chatting, and Ma Sanlaizi took the chance to explain everything that had happened back then.
Though the fault had indeed been Ma Sanlaizi’s, the Gong family, who had led him astray, was also one of the culprits behind it.
Now, the two brothers finally resolved their misunderstandings, and a smile finally appeared on Ma Sanlaizi’s face.
“Third Brother, since the misunderstanding is cleared, why not stay and continue living in Qingfeng Town!”
