Chapter 156: The Visit

Chapter 156: A Visit

The director of the Silver City Martial Arts Hall smiled and said, “It’s true that I didn’t come just to visit Director Huang, but since I’m here, I naturally must greet him properly.”

“Hahaha, Director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall, your words are quite contrived, but since we have an old friendship, I won’t take it to heart,” Huang Changqing replied, his words clearly amusing the two of them greatly.

“It seems that Director Huang shares a deep bond with the Silver City Martial Arts Hall’s director. I never expected such a profound relationship between them.”

“The reason Silver City Martial Arts Hall came here must be related to that young earl, right?”

“As expected, every secret seems to be connected to that young earl.”

“Well, with such remarkable talent, it’s no wonder he’s so accomplished at such a young age. Truly enviable.”

Shen An’s gaze swept over the director of the Silver City Martial Arts Hall. “Director, what is the purpose of your visit this time?”

The director opened a black and gold box he was holding. As the box revealed itself, it soon opened fully, displaying its contents.

Inside the black and gold box was a large bell. The bell appeared heavy and somber, like a death knell from an apocalyptic era, which was genuinely startling.

Shen An smiled slightly, his eyes seemingly captivated by the bell.

“Why does this bell possess such a terrifying aura? What exactly is it?” Shen An’s eyes showed a hint of puzzlement; he felt this bell was no ordinary artifact.

The director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall chuckled softly. “This bell is called the World-Calming Bell. I obtained it from an ancient ruin. I have studied it for years but have yet to unravel any of its mysteries. Still, I sense that within it lies profound secrets worth pondering.”

“I have the same vague feeling.”

“Who would have thought the director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall would bring out the World-Calming Bell? It’s always been treated as a treasured possession, hasn’t it?”

The director smiled again. “I cannot comprehend the World-Calming Bell alone. Now, I want to see if Shen An’s talent can unlock its secrets.”

“World-Calming Bell... the name alone sounds formidable. Could it really be that terrifying? Could it truly calm the world?” an awakened individual exclaimed in surprise.

“The name itself is mighty. I fear it is indeed an extraordinary treasure.”

“However, it seems the bell is sealed with some power. Unless the seal is broken, it might never open.”

The director was not afraid that someone might steal the World-Calming Bell. After all, he was the strongest here, and no one could take anything from him.

Besides, he didn’t believe that anyone else could decipher its mysteries. To others, the so-called World-Calming Bell would at best be worthless scrap.

“Shen An, what do you think of this World-Calming Bell?” the director asked, wanting to hear Shen An’s evaluation.

“This World-Calming Bell is truly extraordinary!” Shen An said.

“It’s yours,” the director said.

Everyone could see how precious the World-Calming Bell was. The director had said he obtained it from ancient ruins. Such a priceless treasure was being handed over so casually? It was truly unexpected.

“No way. That World-Calming Bell looks extremely valuable. How could it be given so easily to that young earl? This can’t be real. Am I seeing things?”

“Surely the director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t make such a basic mistake. That bell is a rare treasure, yet it’s just given away?”

“To give such a treasure away so casually? What have I discovered? What am I seeing? I feel like all the fortune has been sucked away by that earl.”

Shen An smiled and fixed his gaze on the World-Calming Bell. Though it appeared to be made of bronze, a closer look revealed it was made of a special material.

In fact, such material did not exist in modern times.

Even from the material alone, one could discern the exceptional nature of the bell. And now, the director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall was giving it to him?

“Director, are you serious? This World-Calming Bell is no ordinary treasure. If you give it to me, it will never come back,” Shen An said, hoping the director would reconsider, as this was no common artifact.

“Shen An, just accept it. I cannot fathom the mysteries of the World-Calming Bell. I believe only you in Silver City have the talent to unlock its secrets,” the director said confidently, convinced that Shen An could unravel the bell’s mysteries.

Shen An replied, “The World-Calming Bell strongly attracts me. I accept your kindness, Director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall. If you ever need anything, I will give my all to assist you without hesitation.”

“Shen An, I only hope you can uncover the secrets hidden in the World-Calming Bell,” the director said.

“I’m so envious of that young earl, to receive such a supreme treasure. If I had something like that, I’d laugh in my sleep,” a young awakened individual said with great envy.

“Exactly, the World-Calming Bell — just hearing the name, you know it’s an extraordinary artifact. For the director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall to just give it away, he’s really generous.”

“Too bad he only gives such things to that earl. None of us stand a chance.”

“It’s so enviable. We have no way to get involved. That kind of treasure is far too precious.”

Everyone was exchanging words filled with envy, casting admiring glances at Shen An.

They all felt that Shen An was a favored lucky soul of heaven — only such an explanation could justify it.

Young, already an earl, backed by the entire Master Council, with Huang Changqing of the Berserker Martial Arts Hall in awe, and now the director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall bringing him treasures.

“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe all this could happen before me,” a young awakened individual said.

“I would be happy to have even a fraction of his luck. It’s just... so enviable. I admit I’m jealous. I admit I’m bitter.”

“Give me the World-Calming Bell. Give it to me! I will definitely comprehend its secrets.”

“You’d better not. The director of Silver City Martial Arts Hall couldn’t even unlock its mysteries. How could you do it easily?”

Shen An approached the World-Calming Bell and placed his hand upon it. It felt as though he could touch a primordial power — as if an ancient force was emanating from the bell, causing his heart to tremble.