Upon hearing their words, Andrew, who had initially clung to hope, felt even more desolate. "Grandfather, I acknowledge my mistake." He now truly comprehended that his foster sister was not only unreliable but also detrimental. His younger sister, despite her tough exterior, was more dependable. He was filled with deep regret for his actions. Owen heaved a sigh. "What good does acknowledging your mistake do now? It's already too late." He then turned to the two masters. "Masters, if a direct resolution isn't possible, could you assist in mitigating his misfortune? Perhaps by drawing talismans or using some mystical tools?" They couldn't simply disregard this foolish grandson, even if they were irate with him. Both masters were in a quandary. "We lack the ability to mitigate it by drawing talismans. For this matter, you'll need to seek Master Shawn. As for mystical tools, if you can find a tool imbued with natural auspicious energy, it can help suppress his misfortune temporarily, but we are powerless in this regard and cannot lend one." They did possess one or two of these mystical tools, but lending them out was out of the question. Even if they were offered a substantial reward, it was still impossible. Owen grasped their meaning. "Could we borrow such a tool from other masters in the geomancy association? We are prepared to offer a generous reward." The master in the religious robe shook his head. "No master would be willing to lend such a tool." The master in plain clothes suggested, "Master Shawn has quite a few of these tools. Why not ask him?" Owen gave a bitter smile. "He won't lend it." If he had been willing to help with drawing talismans or lending tools, he would have done so already. He was aware that Bailey didn't favor his grandson. If it weren't for Simone's involvement, he wouldn't have bothered with them. Both masters expressed that they had no other solutions, leaving Owen with no choice but to escort the two masters back to the city and then confront the person in charge. He threatened that if the geomancy association didn't intervene, he would not only report to the special department but also sue the top management. He would also sue the geomancy association, accusing them of protecting Jodie and her geomancy master. Owen was convinced that since Simone had suggested this, there must be some rationale behind it. The person in charge was driven to desperation and had no choice but to reach out to the higher-ups. Eventually, they deliberated at the management level and had the person in charge lend out a naturally nurtured tool stored by the geomancy association. Thus, the person in charge took something and accompanied the old man to the hospital. Upon their arrival at the hospital, Andrew was struck by another bout of misfortune.After the surgery, he wasn't allowed to drink water, but he accidentally choked on his saliva, nearly suffocating, which inadvertently led to him tugging at his wound and causing intense pain. Seeing him in such a pitiful state, the person in charge realized that he truly needed a magical tool to temporarily suppress the situation. He handed a smooth, colorful stone to Owen. "This stone can aid in the suppression. His condition is not only affected by bad luck but also by the loss of luck, making it quite severe. One magical tool has limited suppression effects. It can only prevent his misfortune from doubling due to the backlash, but it can't halt it entirely. It would be best if you could find another magical tool for dual suppression. This way, he can temporarily avoid being so unlucky." He had to be candid about the situation; otherwise, relying on just this one tool wouldn't be sufficient to suppress it, leading to more complications. Then, he emphasized, "Lending out this magical tool is already the limit for our geomancy association. You'll have to find a way to acquire another magical tool yourself." He then reassured them again, "Rest assured, we will investigate Jodie Gray and the geomancy master who assisted her." They had to conduct a thorough investigation; considering the current situation, the Gray Family certainly wouldn't back down. Only then did Owen cease causing trouble and courteously saw the person in charge off. Alice placed the colorful stone in a small pouch and put it on Andrew. With the pouch on, Andrew did feel somewhat more comfortable, but the misfortune persisted. As the person in charge had said, his misfortune was too severe, and one magical tool couldn't suppress it entirely. Owen was helpless, so he had to use his connections to borrow from others, but he couldn't find one. Time passed, and it was already evening when Steven and Salma hurried to the hospital. Steven felt guilty for his elderly father, who had been running around all day. "Dad, Mom, you've had a tough day." Owen wore a stern expression. "It's all your fault. Once we return to the capital, you and your wife will kneel in the family ancestral hall for three days." This statement caused Steven and Salma's faces to pale. Kneeling in the ancestral hall was a punishment for committing a grave offense. Not only would it be uncomfortable to kneel for three days, but the main issue was the humiliation. But since Owen had spoken, they didn't dare to refuse. "Yes!" Just then, Andrew, who was finally able to eat, choked on something and couldn't help but cough violently, once again nearly passing out from the pain. After recovering, he weakly gasped for breath. "Grandpa, Dad, Mom, I really can't endure this any longer. If this continues, I'd rather die." This was simply inhumane torture. He was already in so much pain that he was torn between life and death, and every hour, he would inexplicably suffer from bad luck, exacerbating his wounds even more. At this point, he felt that being alive was more painful than death. As a result, his resentment towards Jodie reached new heights. She had truly ruined him. Steven and Salma were heartbroken when they saw their son in this state. "You can't endure it, and we can't do anything about it." Steven sighed. "Tomorrow, I'll try to find more people and see if we can find a way to borrow another mystical tool. Your situation is more complex, and you need a tool that is nurtured by natural auspicious energy. Such tools are not only rare but also extremely difficult to borrow." He had already consulted the geomancer from the Gray Group before, but they only had ordinary mystical tools, which were of no use to his son now. This remark suddenly reminded Andrew of something. "Dad, Simone and the artist she brought, Ethan, have this kind of tool. That day, when we went to the night market, they happened to purchase one." At that time, he wanted to buy it from Ethan, but he refused to sell it. Now, the items they held in their hands became his hope to alleviate his suffering. Aaron also remembered. "They do have it, but are they willing to lend it?" Andrew had even encouraged him to buy it from Simone, but he didn't. Given Simone's current temperament, it would be difficult for her to lend it. Andrew couldn't bear the torment of bad luck any longer. "Mom, Dad, why don't you seek Simone's help tomorrow? If she doesn't sell it, offer a high price and rent it from her." Perhaps if his parents approached Simone, she would give them a glimmer of hope. Regardless, they had to give it a try. If this continued, he would lose his sanity. This suggestion from Andrew made both Owen and Steven furrow their brows simultaneously as they believed that Simone might not agree. In addition, Steven felt somewhat ashamed to approach Simone. However, Salma spoke up, "Yes, we should seek Simone's help. This matter is also related to her." Although Jodie was the one who caused their son to be in this state, it was also connected to Simone.