Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2452 - 2388: Twin Talisman Diagram

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Chiang Xiao, eager to unlock more powers from the ancient tome, asked Meng Xinian to examine the talisman diagrams that had stumped her. In the Bamboo Hut's second level, they studied the Illusionary Talisman Diagram, which seemed to muddle thoughts, and decided to test it safely on a live chicken from the market the next day rather than risk harming a person. They then turned to the Twin Talisman Diagram, named the Thousand Mile Talisman, whose ambitious title sparked debate over its potentially exaggerated effects, given the fantastical nature of their space and artifacts.

Should this Talisman Diagram possess some mystical powers, he wouldn't be shocked in the least.

Chiang Xiao pondered the idea and saw no flaws in such reasoning.

"Why not test it out?" They ought to attempt this Talisman Diagram for sure. In the past, she had been on her own, lacking anyone to consult, and feared running into issues beyond her control.

Having Meng Xinian beside her now made Chiang Xiao feel far more secure.

Attempting the Talisman Diagram remained feasible.

Meng Xinian knitted his brows, "Let me give it a go then."

Should it transport someone a thousand miles distant, he ought to be the one venturing there, no? If it genuinely worked that way and Chiang Xiaoxiao ended up suddenly a thousand miles off, how could he rest easy?

Chiang Xiao paused briefly before nodding in consent.

With numerous fierce foes watching them intently like predators, how could they afford to fret over every detail?

"Once I finish drawing it, we'll head outdoors."

"Fine. You handle the drawing, and I'll prepare myself."

Upon completing the Thousand Mile Talisman Diagram, Chiang Xiao glanced up at Meng Xinian, spotting him attired completely with several items upon his person—a cap, boots for the military—he resembled someone set for intense field exercises.

"Brother Xinian, what's all this?"

"If it sends me a thousand miles from here, who can say where I'll land? Better to be geared up, right? Hand over the Talisman Diagram now."

Chiang Xiao swiftly slipped the Talisman Diagram into a little pouch she'd stitched earlier for storing Talisman Diagrams, strung it with cord, and fastened it around Meng Xinian's wrist.

Next, she promptly led him from the Space.

She retreated a couple of paces, gazing at him closely, her heart pounding with unease and worry.

Would he vanish before her very eyes?

Bearing the name Thousand Mile Talisman Diagram, Chiang Xiao trusted it posed no real threat and would merely relocate someone a thousand miles distant.

Without that certainty, she never would have allowed Meng Xinian to experiment with it.

Yet if he truly transported a thousand miles away, what means would bring him return?

Does it function only one direction? No way back?

Meng Xinian stood prepared as well, anticipating some remarkable event.

"Little, should I vanish for real, stay calm and don't worry. I'll locate a spot to phone and assure you of my safety first."

Chiang Xiao gave a nod.

Yet despite their readiness and prolonged mutual stares, no odd occurrence took place.

Not just no oddity, but zero hint of any peculiar response.

Chiang Xiao's tone carried tension, "Brother Xinian, sense anything at all?"

Meng Xinian shook his head.

"Maybe we're activating it incorrectly?"

Chiang Xiao's rigid frame eased abruptly, as she approached, removed the Talisman Diagram from his wrist, and examined it once more.

Relief or letdown—she couldn't pinpoint her exact emotion.

Had he truly vanished right there, anxiety would have been unavoidable.

With no event unfolding now, a touch of disappointment settled in her too.

Meng Xinian bent closer to inspect the Talisman Diagram as well.

He remarked abruptly, "You mentioned it's two parts joined, didn't you? Perhaps they require individual use?"

Otherwise, what purpose in crafting it as a Twin Talisman Diagram?

Chiang Xiao's gaze brightened.

"Right, maybe Twin Talisman Diagrams work like that—apart from each other?" That booklet held several more Twin Talisman Diagrams, so grasping this method would guide her tests on the rest later on.