Lord Binghai Appears in Person

If this staff had really reacted because its original owner was calling it, then all the earlier speculations—that Lord Binghai himself had not died—were basically confirmed.

Earlier, when Han Jingjing had controlled the staff, it had also resonated intensely, as if the two had become one.

So Jiang Yue had to make sure it wasn't Han Jingjing who was calling the staff.

If she was, then all his nervousness would have been over nothing.

Han Jingjing saw Jiang Yue hurry over. After hearing his question,

she shook her head in bewilderment. "I've been resting this whole time. I didn't call it. You really sensed something from the staff?"

As she spoke, the staff trembled slightly again. The sapphire at its tip, as brilliant as a star-filled ocean, rapidly flickered between light and darkness.

It was obvious someone was calling the staff and sensing its location.

This time, Han Jingjing understood at a glance without needing Jiang Yue to explain.

She didn't hesitate. Reaching out with one hand, she seized the staff. A powerful surge of Mental Strength flowed into it, and she quickly established communication with it.

The moment the staff landed in Han Jingjing's hand, it was like an agitated pet being gathered into its owner's arms. It instantly became docile.

Jiang Yue could only laugh helplessly at the sight.

"This thing seems a little fickle. I can't tell whether it's closer to Lord Binghai or to you."

Han Jingjing rolled her eyes at him. "What kind of thing is that to say? It's an uncut jade. Neither I nor its previous owner has fully mastered it. We're trying to control it, and it's evaluating us too, deciding which of us is the most suitable owner."

"Is it really that mysterious? So you can communicate with it without any