The Fake Heiress Turns Out to Be a True Tycoon! novel Chapter 396

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Blocking Misfortune for Oneself

In some regions, people often refer to "Child Life" as "Child Curse."

However, among members of the Mystical Sect, "Child Curse" generally pertains to Calamity Curse.

Simply put, "Child Life" causes persistent illness, but Calamity Curse is the fundamental reason behind the early demise of those with "Child Life."

Using a substitute child to bear calamities on behalf of someone with "Child Life" is essentially a way of concealing the workings of the Heavenly Dao.

"The Mystical Sect has its own practices for warding off calamities. If you directly use a substitute child to block the curse, even if you successfully avert the crisis of early demise, you won’t be able to use a substitute child to bear calamities for you again in the future."

Scarlett Jennings explained briefly to the Jennings Family members beside her.

The reason behind this is straightforward.

Once you employ a substitute to block calamities, the Heavenly Dao becomes aware of your "Child Life." Attempting to deceive the Heavenly Dao again using another substitute child will not only fail to yield any results but might even provoke its wrath.

Frankly speaking, whoever helped Kingston Jennings block his calamities back then wasn’t professional at all.

"Who helped you use a substitute child to block calamities?" Scarlett asked.

Kingston showed no intention of answering.

Beside him, Michael Jennings couldn’t help but urge, "I’m asking you a question! Who helped you back then?"

The other Jennings Family members clearly looked solemn.

They were certain that the family had never invited any so-called masters in the past.

Before Scarlett came to the household, the Jennings Family had never believed in such affairs, let alone sought anyone’s help for "Child Life."

Moreover, Kingston had always been secluded at home or in the sanatorium due to his poor health and inability to communicate properly. He didn’t even attend school normally, let alone have the opportunity to interact with outsiders.

So who was the one who had helped him?

Under the pressing gaze of Michael and the rest of the family, Kingston finally typed out a few words after a long silence.

[It was me.]

The moment those words were revealed, the Jennings Family was visibly stunned, Scarlett included.

However, before they could continue asking questions, Kingston rapidly typed on his device.

[I guessed long ago that I had "Child Life," so I tried to find someone to ask about methods for blocking calamities.]

[My understanding was limited, so I only learned how to use the substitute child method.]

[And I managed to survive.]

The mechanical monotone transmitted through the device filled the room, contrasting with Kingston’s expressionless face. The family felt their foreheads twitch involuntarily.

This emotionless demeanor somehow gave off a faint sense of pride, didn’t it?

Michael was utterly flabbergasted.

He couldn’t believe that this child had secretly orchestrated such a significant matter on his own, without anyone noticing.

What’s more, he managed to keep it completely under wraps until now.

If Scarlett and Nathan White hadn’t seen through him today, they wouldn’t have known that Kingston had secretly altered his fate using a substitute to block calamities!

At this juncture, no one dared to praise him for being clever; they simply found him shockingly audacious!

While the family didn’t fully grasp all the intricacies of substitute children and calamity-blocking, they understood from Scarlett’s explanation moments ago.

Kingston had indeed blocked his calamities, but by doing so, he had made it impossible to resolve his "Child Life."

Michael was beyond furious, glaring at his eldest son who had caused such disgrace for the family. He raised his hand as if to strike Kingston,

"How dare you act on your own for something like this?!"

He stepped forward as he spoke, and Luca Jennings and Donovan Jennings instantly darkened their expressions, ready to intervene. But Adam Jennings moved swiftly, stepping in front of Kingston.

Before Michael’s hand could fall, it was stopped by the stern voice of Old Sir Jennings,

"Hit him once and see what happens!"

The old man rarely got angry, but he glared at his second son, "Is this how a father behaves?!"

Upon hearing that Kingston had secretly tried to change his fate, Old Sir felt not just shock but deep sorrow.

If the family had given Kingston enough care and trust, why would this child have sought help and concealed it from the household?

And now, Michael’s first reaction as a father was to strike him!

Michael hadn’t actually intended to hit him; it was purely out of anger. But the old man’s reprimand made him stop immediately, though he still looked displeased,