Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 1394

Although Emeralda had previously avoided the topic of being a half-spirit, Shannon had secretly sensed her soul essence while studying her true form.

With her current half-spirit state, her soul would not last beyond a hundred years.

The Emeralda Stone, a thousand-year-old spiritual artifact, was already in such a fragile state; let alone other spiritual beings that had only lived for a few hundred years.

If they were to dissipate completely in just a mere century, then what was the point of returning and hiding away in the mountains and forests?

As Shannon had this thought, she looked up to see the villagers, including Harlan and Emeralda, all gazing at her with soft, serene eyes.

Upon hearing that their soul lifespan was less than a hundred years, there was no surprise in their expressions. They had already come to terms with it long ago, accepting it with a quiet sense of resignation.

Suddenly, a thought flashed across Shannon's mind. It appeared she had seen the answer.

"But you guys have known this… On top of that, you planned to be separated from your true selves. Is that right?" Her voice was hoarse as she looked at the spiritual artifacts.

The spiritual beings capable of transformation were undoubtedly treasures that carried immense spiritual energy. Each artifact in this village was a national heirloom, irreplaceable in its value.

Yet, their return was not merely to come home. It was a choice… A choice to face death.

Lexie's heart jolted at hearing the news about the villagers' soul lifespan being less than a century. But when she heard the follow-up, her confusion and worry deepened.

"Shannon, what do you mean? Why would their soul lifespan be less than a century? Aren't they treasures passed down over thousands of years?

"They've lasted this long—how could they only have less than a hundred years left?"

She was truly concerned, not only because of the villagers' identities but because she had seen them as friends after spending a few days with them.

Shannon's heart was equally shaken by the regretful, earth-shattering decisions these spiritual beings had made. Seeing this, Benjamin reached over and gently clasped her hand, feeling the tension in her fingers.

The warmth from his touch gradually calmed her racing thoughts. After a few breaths, she managed to collect herself and turned to explain to Lexie and the others.