Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1387

Perhaps to resolve the karmic debts, Emeralda had wanted to keep the only remaining work of Josiah's family line, hoping it would help Brooklynn fully materialize her spirit. In the end, it was a mistake.

After sealing the Stone Spirit back into her original form to reflect for a hundred years, Emeralda turned to Shannon, saying, "She became a spirit because of me. It's partly my responsibility that she made those terrible mistakes and caused you guys problems.

"I won't refuse, and if there's anything I can make up for, I'll help." She assumed Shannon's group had come to get an explanation from her.

After some thought, Shannon replied, "She's already received her rightful punishment for her actions. You don't have to make up for anything. We're not here about this matter; instead, we need your help."

She then briefed Emeralda about the alternate world and the Black Smoke Organization. "There's someone important to me left behind in the alternate world. My theory is you're the ancient instrument that can open the portal to the alternate world."

After hearing Shannon's words, Emeralda seemed to fall into deep thought. After a long while, she slowly spoke. "I've never heard of this alternate world you speak of, nor do I possess any ability to open a portal to another world.

"However, the artisan who created me once said that the Emeralda Stone is circular and hollow, symbolizing the concept of reincarnation and cycles. I don't know if that's related…"

Shannon's mind stirred as if she felt she was on the right track. However, she heard Emeralda continue, "But even if I want to help you, I can't."

She sounded helpless. "My true self is only a half-spirit. I have low spiritual energy, and now and then, I must bury myself under the ground to maintain my spiritual energy. There's nothing much I can do to help you."

"A half-spirit…" Shannon was surprised.

Upon closer sensing, she realized Emeralda's soul remnant was low; not just her, but also Harlan and other artifacts in the village. That explained why she didn't notice they were spirits of cultural artifacts last night.

She wanted to delve deeper but could only give up when faced with Emeralda and Harlan's reluctance to let on more. After pondering, she asked if she and the group could stay temporarily in the village.