Aksai kept the Heretic Talismanic Dao jade slip aside and picked up another jade slip that caught his attention.
This one was different from the typical jade slips used on the mainland. In fact, he hadn't seen such a jade slip in Haan Di as well.
"Hmm. This slip doesn't look like it was owned by that old demon from the beginning. It might be something he got his hands on later on in his life. Seems like that old demon had his own adventures somewhere."
The old jade slip was smaller and had an encrypted barrier preventing his Spirit Sense from entering it directly. He scrunched his nose, pondering how to access its contents.
Determined to find a way, Aksai rummaged through Mao's personal belongings, eventually coming across an old notebook with a leather cover. He opened it and quickly scanned its pages.
Nothing is predestined. Not really. The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings.