Using this drop of essence blood, the clan would light a soul lamp in the Soul Guiding Hall.
As long as the lamp remained lit, the person was safe.
But if the soul lamp went out, no method could save the life that had already passed.
A month ago, clan members discovered that the soul lamp representing Kawashima Chika had suddenly extinguished.
The tragic news quickly spread throughout the clan, specifically within Kawashima Chika’s faction.
Everyone’s expressions were filled with grief, as many internal details were known only to them.
Back then, Kawashima Chika had been secretly sent by their faction to search for that mysterious inheritance.
After so long, the clan didn’t know if the inheritance had been found, and now she had lost her life.
The acting leader of the faction couldn’t sit still, knowing the matter was highly suspicious.
The month-long inaction was purely out of respect for Kawashima Chika, who had sacrificed herself for the faction.
So, acting leader Kawashima Yosuke led everyone in holding a grand month-long funeral.
Today marked the final day of the mourning. After the funeral, the acting leader gathered the elites of their faction.
Seated together, Kawashima Yosuke wanted to hear everyone’s opinions on the matter.
“Now, you’ve all heard the tragic news. Share your thoughts and what we should do next!”
After Kawashima Yosuke spoke, he hadn’t expected his faction to be so united.
Their unity exceeded his imagination, with no one showing selfishness in this matter.
Almost everyone agreed that, despite the incident occurring far away in China, someone should be sent to investigate Kawashima Chika’s true cause of death.
“Since that’s the case, I’m deeply moved by everyone’s sincerity. Next, should we select a representative to send?”
After Kawashima Yosuke spoke, he looked at everyone present, and they fell into deep thought.
It wasn’t that they suddenly lost courage, but China’s formidable reputation made anyone hesitant to go alone.
As the selection stalled for half a day, a flamboyantly dressed woman spoke up.
“I think this matter is very suspicious. We all know Kawashima Chika’s strength, yet even she died. The enemy’s power must be formidable.”
“Since it happened in China, if we send someone and a second incident occurs, we won’t get any support.”
“So, I’ve decided to send my child!”
After she spoke, everyone exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. Kawashima Yosuke then gave his final opinion.
“I think you make sense. Let’s send your child!”
With Kawashima Yosuke’s approval, the flamboyant woman didn’t hesitate much.
She raised her hand, gently waved, and a little boy came running over with quick steps.
The woman pulled the boy into her arms, her eyes full of reluctance.
But in reality, this so-called boy had stiff joints, clearly a puppet doll!
Yet, something unexpected happened moments later.
As the flamboyant woman whispered softly into the boy’s ear while holding him, a faint glow began to emanate from his body.
