NOVPUBChapter 1291: 584 Accident_1 Chapter 1291: 584 Accident_1 “Wake up.”
Jayden Moore suddenly opened his eyes, jolting up like a carp leaping from the water.
He tightly clutched the wooden stick in his hand, “Mistress, if danger approaches, I will protect you.”
Aubree Groove picked up a bag from the ground and wore it on her back, a pinch of ashes had been gathered in a water bottle.
Jayden shivered unexpectantly, he turned his head, eyeing the surroundings, but the old Taoist’s body was no longer there.
“The task is done, let’s descend from the mountain.” Aubree wanted to leave but then suddenly thought of something.
She opened the backpack, only to discover that the little creature had disappeared unnoticed.
Aubree didn’t take this seriously, as the Mythical Beast could only survive in the mountains.
Jayden promptly caught up with her, “Mistress, why did I faint suddenly, what exactly happened?”
“It’s fine, the sun is about to rise, let’s descend from the mountain quickly.”
The journey back would require them to climb Skyla Mountain again.
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At this point, both of them were somewhat exhausted.
The break of dawn was upon them, and the whole world was shrouded in a layer of deep-blue mist, until the first light of dawn sliced through the serene veil of the sky.
When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was broad daylight.
Loretta, who had been up all night, was thrilled to see their silhouettes and hurriedly approached them.
“You finally came back, you had me worried the whole night.”
Kindra had readied breakfast.
After a quick wash, Aubree and Jayden ate their breakfast.
“So, did you manage to uncover Virginia Frost’s conspiracy on this trip?”
Jayden excitedly replied, “There was an old Taoist in the mountain.
I initially thought he was very powerful, but he was subdued by Mistress in just a few moves.”
Jayden took a bite of the yam and suddenly felt something was off.
He was too tense last night to think about it, but on reflection, Mistress’s moves last night were strangely familiar.
“Old Taoist?”
Aubree put down her chopsticks, “This matter is somewhat complicated.
I’ll explain it to you slowly when we have time.
Was there any news from Pethkids?”
Loretta handed her phone to Aubree, “The signal in the mountains is poor, so we couldn’t receive any calls.
We need to descend the mountain as soon as possible.”
Aubree nodded, “Let’s descend the mountain after we finish the meal.”
At that moment, Marisol peeped her head through the doorway.
Loretta beckoned her, “Marisol, come over.”
Marisol scurried over obediently, standing beside Loretta, her gaze never leaving Aubree.
Loretta gently touched Marisol’s braids, “This little girl seems to like the beautiful elder sister.”
Indeed, in this world, beauty is key.
“Little White likes elder sister, so elder sister must be a good person.”
Loretta stared blankly, “The Little White?
You’re referring to that rabbit from yesterday which had a human face?”
Thinking about it now still sends chills down her spine.
“Little White is not a rabbit, it is a Divine Beast, very powerful.” Marisol countered.
Of course, Loretta wouldn’t argue with a child, “As long as it doesn’t hurt you, it’s naturally a good thing.”
Aubree had noticed that this little girl could recognize characters and seemed quite intelligent.
She took out a book named “Basic Sutra” from her backpack, “Reading broadens the mind all on its own, as during the deep snowy days the Tao was transmitted.
I gift you this sutra in the hopes that it will help you see the true nature of things.”
The Basic Sutra covered topics like astronomy, geography, geomancy, medicine, history, and so on.
It was like an introductory encyclopedia, easy to understand yet profound, used by her to guide both Hellena Groove and Titi Groove in their early education.
It contained many annotations she had made for easier understanding.
She had intended to give it to Emma Johnson this time she descended the mountain.
But now, it seemed the little girl would benefit more from it.
Marisol’s eyes lit up suddenly, holding the book carefully as if it was a priceless treasure.
“Thank you, elder sister, I will study hard.”
Aubree gently tousled her hair, “There is no such thing as a free lunch.
You are a smart girl, elder sister believes in you.”
Marisol, looking up, watched as the helicopter gradually disappeared in the distance, waving her little hand reluctantly.
When the helicopter finally faded into a tiny black dot in the sky, she lowered her head, opened the yellowed pages, the years-old ink scent mixed with the stale smell of decay, creating a unique smell of books.
Marisol took a deep breath.
The first page contained fourteen characters, written with a brush, the writing was dignified yet forceful, full of hidden depth.
At first glance, it looked like horses galloping in the grassland, or eagles soaring in the sky, free and unconstrained.
‘Paper knowledge ends up shallow when earned, know then that this must be personally put into practice.’
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“Ah…when did this little thing come onboard?” In the helicopter, Loretta looked at the small, fluffy creature near her feet, her scalp tingling with shock.
But her scream was drowned out by the roaring wind.
The small creature hopped onto Aubree Groove’s shoulder, wobbled and unexpectedly tumbled into her arms.
Aubree instinctively stretched out her arms to catch it.
They locked eyes.
The creature’s green eyes gleamed like emeralds stunningly pretty enough to make someone wish to pluck them out for safekeeping.
Right at that moment, a layer of mist formed in those eyes, making the creature appear painfully vulnerable.
Anyone, no matter how tough, would be moved.
Paired with an unusually charming face, it was a seductive creature indeed.
Aubree helplessly shook her head: “Do you know that if you go into the public, you’ll cause a great panic?
You’ll be captured and studied as a monster.”
The creature stuck out its tongue and lick Aubree’s hand back, its gaze very obedient.
The pilot glanced at the thing in Aubree’s arms, and with just that glance, the helicopter jolted violently.
Suppressing his fear, he continued to expertly navigate the aircraft.
He could not help but feel a tingling sensation on his scalp.
What on earth was that thing?
Aubree laughed and patted its head, “Have you taken a liking to me?
I can’t afford to be accused of abducting the favorite pet of Lord Hades.”
The creature yawned, snuggled in Aubree’s arms, found the most comfortable position, and fell asleep.
Aubree, helpless, decided to keep it, she couldn’t very well throw it out of the helicopter now, could she?
After a long three-hour flight, they finally reached the Rans from Pethkids.
The helicopter slowly landed, and Dallyn was the first one to rush up, “Mistress, you’re finally back, a big disaster has happened.”
Aubree frowned, “What happened?”
“A ship of the Maritime Transportation Group has met with an accident, Master McKay and Manager Wood are both hospitalized now.
No one’s in charge, thank goodness, you’re back.”
Dallyn noticed a fluffy creature Aubree held in her arms, its head nestled in the crook of her arm.
Only its white fur was visible.
Dallyn beamed, “Mistress, this bunny is so cute.
Where did you get it?”
Raising her hand to stroke the “bunny,” Aubree took a step back, avoiding Dallyn’s hand and covered the Mythical Beast’s body with her coat.
“I found it on my way.
About the ship, did it sink or go missing?” Aubree walked swiftly to the living room.
Changing the topic, Dallyn didn’t get time to think, “It’s missing, Miss.
Weren’t you inquiring about a shipping record from thirteen years ago the other day?
I found out only recently.” 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝔲𝔟.𝔠𝖔𝖒
Loretta, trailing behind Aubree, swiftly cast her gaze upwards.
Thirteen years ago?
Aubree’s steps faltered.
She turned to look at Dallyn.
Dallyn’s expression became serious, “Strange, isn’t it?
That ship also went missing.
However, the Rintos were in turmoil back then and no one took care of this matter, so it was forgotten.”
A ship that disappeared thirteen years ago undoubtedly met with disaster.
Perhaps its wreckage was buried somewhere deep in the ocean floor.
And that person – the chances of survival would almost be non-existent.
Loretta pales noticeably.
It’s clear she understands what the disappearance of the ship means.
“That’s impossible…” she mutters to herself.
Suddenly she moves forward and grabs Dallyn’s hand, “How could it go missing?
Did you guys send people to look for it?
What about the remains of a sunken ship?
Were there a list of names of victims?
Did you compare their DNA?”
Dallyn was baffled by the flurry of questions thrown at her.
Aubree gently patted Loretta’s shoulder, speaking in a soothing tone, “Calm down, the truth isn’t certain yet.”
Loretta bit her lip, “You’re right, it’s only missing, it’s not a maritime disaster.
She must still be alive.”
“Aubree, can you help me, please?
My sister has had a difficult life.
The young master, if he finds out the truth, he’ll be devastated.
He has waited for so long, how could it end like this?”
“We all have to face reality, your uncle will come to understand.”
Aubree told Dallyn, “Let’s head to the company first.
Sooner or later, we will have to face this situation.
It’s better sooner rather than later.”
Aubree didn’t bother changing her clothes before heading straight to the company.
The news about the missing ship of the Maritime Transportation Group had spread.
The Rintos couldn’t suppress it anymore.
This was no ordinary accident.
Especially now that the Rintos were leaderless.
Negative rumors were spreading rapidly under the manipulation of some people with agendas.
Some even harshly criticized, saying that the Rintos’ monopoly was the root cause of current disasters.
The Rintos were the criminals of Pethkids.
Numerous relatives of the victims gathered in front of the company demanding justice.
The situation began to spin out of control.
