The Elders who had been buried alive in the secret chamber only regained consciousness after a day and a night. They then dug even more desperately; they were not ready to die, they didn't want to be buried alive.
Because the hidden passage was constructed so secretively, the Zhuge Family members spent their days searching for the Spirit Gathering Stone and only dug the tunnels at night. After a full seven days, Elder Shi's group finally emerged from the secret chamber in a sorry state. Everything inside had been completely destroyed. Upon emerging, Elder Shi vomited several mouthfuls of blood and fainted, plunging the Zhuge Family into despair.
In stark contrast to the Zhuge Family's gloom, Shangguan You and Ye Er Shao had returned with a great haul. They had even unearthed top-grade Spirit Jade on the gambling street. Originally penniless, they had become rich overnight. Moreover, Bai Muxue hadn't shown up since the first day, leaving them in peace.
