Simone could clearly see the internal struggle and dilemma written all over Mr. Nielsen's face. She smiled and said, "This is a treasure that has been cultivated by your family for generations. I wouldn't dream of taking away something so precious to you." "You should continue to safeguard this item and pass it down through the generations." The Nielsen Family has always upheld virtue, helping and saving numerous individuals throughout the generations. Although the primary goal is to preserve the Nielsen Family's legacy, the outcomes have proven to be positive. In her conviction, Simone felt that it was more appropriate for the cauldron to remain under Derrick's guardianship, ensuring its legacy by being passed down through generations in the hands of the Nielsen Family.In her judgment, Simone deemed it more suitable for the cauldron to continue residing in Mr. Nielsen's possession, securing its legacy as it passed through the hands of the Nielsen Family across generations. Mr. Nielsen breathed a sigh of relief, somewhat surprised that Simone didn't request the cauldron as a reward. He praised, "Master Gray, you are generous." "I've heard about your excellent reputation in the circle before, and today, I've witnessed it firsthand." According to Simone's words, this cauldron is incredibly valuable, a true treasure. There are likely not many masters who can resist its temptation. Simone agreed. "Contentment brings happiness, and my master believes in taking only what is rightfully ours and not succumbing to the allure of others' possessions." The sentiment resonated with Derrick, and he responded, "Wise words. Your master has imparted valuable lessons." Indeed, the ability to shape a disciple like Simone suggested that her master possessed exceptional character and teaching qualities. Simone nodded in agreement. Mr. Nielsen took the initiative and said, "Master Gray, how about you take a look in my collection room and see if there's anything that catches your eye?" "If you find something you like, I will give it to you as a reward," he offered graciously. As long as it's not this cauldron, he is willing to part with other antiques from his collection. Having learned that numerous masters shared an avid interest in antique research, Mr. Nielsen was prompted to extend his generous offer. Simone nodded, "Sure." She strolled around the collection room, and her attention was eventually drawn to a casually positioned ancient book. A warmth radiated from the jade buckle hanging around her neck as her eyes lingered on the ancient book. She walked over as her curiosity piqued, and she delicately picked up the ancient book to flip through its pages. The jade buckle adorning her neck reacted even more intensely. Simone scrutinized the ancient book carefully, initially noting nothing out of the ordinary. However, as she flipped through the pages quickly, she stumbled upon a hidden secret. As she swiftly turned the pages, the slanted arrangement of the pages seemed to come together to form a picture. The image in the book appeared strikingly familiar, matching the style and structure of the one concealed within the jade buckle.It seemed to be a puzzle. Hence, it made sense why her master's ancestors couldn't decipher the mystery of the jade buckle, preventing them from pinpointing the location on the map. It turned out that the map was incomplete, and an additional copy was concealed within the pages of the ancient book. Simone looked at Mr. Nielsen and said, "Mr. Nielsen, I'm quite fond of this ancient book. Would it be possible to consider it as part of the compensation?" Mr. Nielsen was taken aback by Simone's unexpected request. "This book is only worth a few tens of thousands of dollars, and I acquired it more for enjoyment than its monetary value," he explained. "Moreover, when the geomancy master came to the collection room, he examined other items aside from the ancient tripod," Mr. Nielsen added. "Not only did he not show any interest in this ancient book, but he also didn't even bother to pick it up," Mr. Nielsen mentioned. He reminded, "Master Gray, this ancient book is not particularly valuable." Simone grinned, "My preferences aren't for sale, regardless of the price tag." "My master has a fondness for collecting ancient books, so if I come across one that captivates me, I feel compelled to add it to my collection." "This one is exceptional." Seeing her determination to use it as compensation, Mr. Nielsen stopped trying to persuade her. "Alright, you can take it. And afterward, please spare some time to accompany me on a visit to my family's ancestral grave in my hometown." Compared to the previous master, he had more faith in Simone. And he wasn't particularly attached to this ancient book either.Regardless of whether the issue with the ancestral grave can be resolved, he is prepared to give it to Simone as a token of gratitude for sharing the secret of the inherited ancient tripod. Simone said, "I have time tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. You can decide which day." Mr. Nielsen promptly proposed, "Then, let's leave early tomorrow morning. It's a four-hour drive from here to my ancestral grave." Faced with the series of problems his family has been enduring, he is understandably anxious. Simone agreed with a nod, "Okay!" The next morning. Simone hopped into Derrick's car, where his assistant took the wheel. Accompanied by Romulus Crayson, who remained a steadfast presence by Simone's side, they embarked on the journey to Derrick's hometown. Upon reaching their destination, the quartet indulged in a leisurely lunch before making their way up the mountain with the necessary tools in tow. The entire expanse of the mountain had been acquired by the Nielsen Family, serving as the resting place for countless generations of Nielsen ancestors. As Simone attuned her senses, she detected an anomaly surrounding a specific grave. She gestured, "That one seems to have an issue; it should be your grandfather's grave, affecting your entire family directly. Let's take a closer look." Mr. Nielsen, astonished, responded, "Indeed, that's my grandfather's resting place." His amazement at Simone's abilities grew. Without disclosing details and with the tombstone facing away, making it impossible to discern the name, Simone confidently asserted the issue. Excitement surged in Mr. Nielsen as he considered the possibility of resolving the familial grave predicament with Simone's exceptional skills.Approaching the grave, Simone retrieved a compass. The trio observed the needle wildly spinning, seemingly malfunctioning, indicating a significant problem. Simone remarked, "The magnetic field around this grave is entirely chaotic, explaining the severity of your family's situation. If we delay any longer, someone in your family might face an unfortunate departure." Mr. Nielsen's expression changed, "So, Master Gray, how should we deal with this?" Simone used a compass to identify the most disrupted magnetic field and gestured, "Climb up there and dig down about a meter or so." Without waiting for Mr. Nielsen to respond, the assistant climbed the grave with a hoe and began digging. After a short while, the assistant exclaimed, "Ah, there's something pitch black here."Simone bounded onto the grave, put on her gloves, and retrieved the object. Mr. Nielsen and the others observed a small black wooden coffin adorned with seven equally black nails. Simone took a talisman out of her bag, attached it to the coffin, and recited an incantation. Suddenly, the talisman burst into flames, and the nails on the coffin mysteriously loosened. Simone proceeded to open the small wooden coffin. The trio witnessed a puppet inside, with a slightly discolored yellow talisman paper attached on top. Mr. Nielsen's expression changed once again as he looked at his grandfather's name and birthdate inscribed on the talisman paper. In that brief moment, he realized, "Could someone be intentionally targeting our family?" Simone, already ahead in her deductions, confirmed, "Yes, it's clearly aimed at your family." "More specifically, it's targeting something within your family." She examined the puppet and the talisman paper, sensing a similar energy emanating from both. The resonance resembled the energy they encountered during their confrontation at the hospital. It suggested that the puppeteer behind this sinister plot was working with Jodie Gray. Most likely, the true mastermind was that cunning old individual. Little did she anticipate that her intervention in securing a role for the star inadvertently disrupted the adversary's grand plan. Unintentionally, she also stumbled upon another set of mysterious alphabet symbols.Should she express gratitude towards the person responsible? However, at this point, they probably despised her. As expected. Somewhere in Cebros, at Salma Johnston's villa, a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged suddenly opened his eyes. He clutched his chest, his face turning pale from the backlash, with a hint of dark blue appearing on his brows. His expression changed even more upon realizing that someone had broken his spell. This action had been extremely important, instructed by his master, and it had been easily shattered. It made him feel like he was about to explode with anger. He was even more afraid of the consequences once his master discovered what had happened. Therefore, in his mind, he couldn't help but curse the individual who had broken the spell.