The Heiress' Savage Comeback

Chapter 459 Let's Not Pretend Anymore

Upon hearing Bailey's words, Simone fell into deep contemplation. After absorbing Bailey's words, Simone suggested, "Since we're unsure, let's visit Cloudmist Observatory later to test it out. Mr. Lewis doesn't possess such immense power, so the person aiming to take away your physique is either Magnus or Sage. I suspect my master's death is connected to one or both of them." Bailey was also eager to discover who orchestrated the plot to exploit Cubilis and strip him of his physique. "Alright!" he continued, "Should we go to the ancient tomb now, or should we dismiss it? I don't mind, but I believe you should still consider the lives of those ordinary people near the ancient tomb." Having lived for many years and witnessed numerous separations between life and death, he genuinely didn't care much. Simone chuckled. "It seems you understand me quite well. Let's go and take a look. They won't just talk about it; they undoubtedly have a plan. There must be an ancient tomb accompanied by an uncontrollable surge of negative energy. After all, the play must unfold in its entirety." She couldn't bear to let those innocent ordinary people suffer and die because of her. She added, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Let's see the show they put on. I believe the two of us working together still have a chance."If they fought alone, they might be at risk. But when the two of them joined forces, they could even contend with a powerful celestial master who had achieved the complete unity of the Divine State. At least they could protect themselves when working together. And she still had a trump card. There was also one more reason why she had to go. Today was a very special day. She had to face it to crack the code and achieve true rebirth. Bailey smiled, "Then let's go. Today, I'll risk my life to accompany you." Perhaps it was Simone's personality that he appreciated and made him want to protect her. The two of them drove to the location of the ancient tomb. Upon arriving nearby, they noticed strands of negative energy spreading in all directions. Simone reached out and poked the little snake on her wrist. The little snake, still asleep, woke up, opened its lazy eyes, and lazily opened its mouth to absorb the surrounding negative energy. If it weren't for Simone prodding it to work, it wouldn't even bother with this bit of negative energy. Simone and Bailey then got out of the car and ascended the mountain. There was a car parked in front of them, but it was empty. It was the car that had brought Bailey earlier. Evidently, the other party had already gone in. The deeper they went, the higher the concentration of negative energy became. Simone and Bailey both took out negative energy mystical tools, enabling them to absorb the negative energy around them. If this negative energy were to disperse, people within a radius of a thousand miles could fall ill or suffer unfortunate accidents, even leading to death. After half an hour of walking, they came across a hole dug by a tomb raider, emitting negative energy. Simone asked Bailey to stand still while she examined the surroundings. She said, "There are no traces of any formations here, so let's descend." Bailey nodded and said, "Alright!" He was beginning to realize that Simone was extraordinary, but he didn't delve deeper into it. As they proceeded further, the negative energy thickened, but they still withstood it. Although they encountered numerous traps along the way, the two of them easily overcame them together. After another ten minutes of walking, they reached the burial site of the tomb's owner.Upon entering the burial chamber, a scene unfolded before them—several individuals lay strewn on the ground, their lives teetering on the edge, resembling tomb raiders caught in a precarious situation. Magnus and three companions sat cross-legged, each clutching a mystical tool to quell the relentless surge of negative energy emanating from the coffin. The condition of the quartet appeared grim, a clear indication of their severe exposure to the malevolent force. Upon spotting Simone and Bailey, Magnus's countenance brightened. "Old Master, Simone, you're here." Bailey acknowledged him with a nonchalant nod. "Yes, we are." Simone approached the coffin, her observant eyes taking in every detail. The little snake on her wrist adeptly absorbed any negative energy attempting to infiltrate her body. Magnus watched as Simone circled the coffin, her gaze lingering on him from different points. Feeling perplexed, he couldn't help but frown. "Simone, come and help us. What are you scrutinizing?" Simone nonchalantly leaned against the coffin, seemingly impervious to any malevolent spirits. "I'm merely admiring how realistic your props for this performance are." Magnus was taken aback. "Props for the performance? Have you lost your mind to the negative energy?" Simone looked at him with a half-smile. "The fact that I can stand here unscathed indicates that your disciple's little plot failed." "We're well aware of each other's capabilities, so why continue with this charade?" She continued. "And if we're talking about acting, I'm a professional. You all still have much to learn. The negative energy pearls within this coffin seem rather valuable, considering the lengths you went to conspire against Bailey." With her wealth of experience, Simone quickly discerned that something was off about the negative energy as soon as she stepped in. It didn't seem like typical graveyard malevolence but a condensed amalgamation of various negative energies. So, she figured out what was going on immediately. Uninterested in prolonging the act, she exposed their scheme. Magnus hadn't anticipated Simone unraveling their plan so swiftly. His gaze bore a mix of curiosity and surprise. Despite the short duration, he found Simone inscrutable. Bailey approached Simone, his gaze icy as he looked at Magnus. "I've left Cubilis, and your commands no longer hold sway. Cut the pretense; get straight to the point." Though he had interacted with Magnus extensively, Bailey had never seen this side of him, let alone expected the former to secretly plot against him for so many years. Upon hearing Simone and Bailey say so, Magnus suddenly stood up and smiled. "Well, I'll stop pretending." Since they couldn't deceive the two of them, continuing the act would just make them mere puppets. He looked at Bailey and inquired, "Old Master, how long have you known Simone to place such immense trust in her?" Bailey responded, 'If I didn't trust her, would I trust all of you?'" Then, he questioned directly, "Who desired my physique, you or Sage?" Magnus sneered, "Of course, it was me." "Sage has secluded himself in Cloudmist Observatory for years, fearing involvement. He lacks the courage to conspire against you," Magnus admitted. He cast an avaricious gaze at Bailey. "Old Master, you've lived for so many years; isn't that enough? Why not let a younger generation like me live a few more years?"

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