Chapter 224: Volume 1] Chapter 224- Not your pawn

Old Mer Gu's eyes glinted with satisfaction as he observed his grandson's reaction.

"Fei Yu," he began, his voice carrying a weight of solemnity, "this pendant has been passed down through generations of our family. It symbolizes our heritage, our values, and our aspirations."

Mer Chu's fingers trembled slightly as he reached out to touch the pendant. The cool metal warmed under his touch, resonating with a quiet power that seemed to pulse through his veins.

Memories of stories told by his grandparents flashed through his mind—tales of ancestors who had worn this very pendant with pride and reverence.

"It is time," Old Mer Gu continued, his tone steady but infused with expectation, "for you to take your place within the family legacy. Wear this pendant with honor and responsibility. Let it remind you of who you are and what you represent now."