"My lord, these are all the belongings my grandfather left behind. Please take a look."
Muese retrieved the chest from the cave and set it before Chen Lin.
With a wave of Chen Lin's hand, the chest opened.
He glanced inside and said to Muese, "Take out whatever you need yourself."
"Thank you, my lord!"
At last, Muese's heart settled back into place.
Excitement on his face, he took out an unusually shaped box. Inside lay a piece of Circular Ancient Jade, radiating a faint, gentle aura.
He showed it to Chen Lin, then carefully secured his bundle and stepped back beside his older brother.
Chen Lin stepped forward and examined the contents of the chest.
There was not much inside: two Storage Bags and three small boxes.
Rather than inspect them immediately, he swept his sleeve and stowed everything in the Emerald Bracelet.
He turned to the two siblings.
"Will you stay here, or would you like to return to the Second Layer? If you want to return, I'll have Gelisi escort you back."
"I..."
Muese opened his mouth, unsure how to answer.
"What, do you want to remain on this Star Island and continue running your lineage?"
Chen Lin looked at him and spoke indifferently.
"No."
Both Muese and his older brother jumped, hastily shaking their heads and waving their hands.
"Please don't misunderstand, my lord. This Star Island no longer belongs to our Zuobuli Lineage. Since you obtained it, it naturally belongs to you."
After a pause, Muese lightly bit his lip and exchanged a glance with his older brother.
Both dropped to their knees.
Once again, Muese spoke.
"My lord, you helped us recover the Ancient Jade. We owe you a great debt. We would like to stay by your side and help with your work."