The young master of the Gu Family hesitated for a moment, his outstretched hand pausing as if a lingering fear gripped him, before he finally reached out and took the object.
"Don't be afraid. Your grandfather has already looked at it, and there's nothing wrong. Just keep it with you, though it's best if you stay away from that young woman in the future."
Gu Zhongqiu had already opened the box and taken out the jade plaque. Cool to the touch at first, it quickly warmed up. The texture of the jade was exceptionally delicate, and the marigold carved on its surface was half-open. On the back were simply inscribed defensive array markings; while he naturally couldn't make heads or tails of them, he knew this was a rare and precious treasure.
Chapter 30