Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 391 Princess Yongning and Master of Highest Heaven Tower Head to the Northern Lands [1 Update]

Chapter 391: 391 Princess Yongning and Master of Highest Heaven Tower Head to the Northern Lands [1 Update]

"Are you really treating today’s Shenzhou as the Shenzhou of three hundred years ago, when it housed the Six Great Sects and countless Martial World experts?"

"Or have individuals like Princess Yongning, Master of Highest Heaven Tower, and the King of Yan, capable of turning the tide even in desperate situations, appeared?"

"No!"

"Since none have appeared, why should he respect Xiang Shaoyu?"

Today’s Xiang Family may be established on the foundation of the Xiang Imperial Family, but the several powerful families of the Northern Lands have never experienced a break in succession like the Five Great Families of Yunjing.

They have a history of over a thousand years from ancient times to the present, with abundant heritage that should not be underestimated.

The Valenky Family, masters of metalwork, able to forge anything!

The Romanov Family, with their Heaven-Connecting Spiritual Power, bridging Yin and Yang!

Together with the mysterious Yenisey Family, these three great families are already comparable to the Five Great Families of Yunjing, and there is even a trend of surpassing them.

"There there, Young Master Shaoyu, just pretend I didn’t say anything," Matvey said, hearing Xiang Shaoyu’s breathing grow heavy. He smiled, "After all, you are the Young Master of the Xiang Family. I’m just a nobody who can’t afford to offend you. There will be a banquet in three days, and Old Mr. Sergei will attend. Whether you succeed or not is up to you."

The call ended.

Xiang Shaoyu’s eyes were icy cold, and his fingers tightened bit by bit.

Even though he was presently overwhelmed with anger, he had to admit that what Matvey said was bitterly true.

Three hundred years ago, Princess Yongning had signed a peace treaty with the Empress of the Northern Lands, pledging never to wage war.

It was a pity that after the deaths of Princess Yongning and the Empress, the treaty was shredded.

"Brother Shaoyu, they are really shameless!" On the side, Xiang Yuefeng, having listened to the whole conversation, said indignantly, "What does it mean that it’s theirs once it’s in their hands? Their actions back then were plain robbery!"

"Do you think I don’t know that?" Xiang Shaoyu scoffed coldly, "They’re just bullies who are scared of the strong. Look, do they dare to speak to Global Center like that?"

Xiang Yuefeng shrugged his shoulders, "Of course not. Even the patriarch of the Romanov Family would show deference to the head of the Supernatural Affairs Office."

Xiang Shaoyu did not respond anymore, instead, he dialed Yan Tingfeng’s phone number.

"Brother Yan," after recounting his conversation with Matvey, he spoke with a grave voice, "our journey to the Northern Lands might be even more perilous than we anticipated."

Last time a Psychic came from the Northern Lands, sneaking into the Imperial Palace Ruins and causing grand devastation.

And this Psychic was even a nameless person in the world of Psychics.

If it were a direct lineage descendant of the Romanov Family, how formidable would their Spiritual Abilities be?

Last year, Elder Rong was invited to the Northern Lands to serve as a judge for a spirit communication program.

After returning, he also sighed regretfully, saying that the spirit summoning world of the Northern Lands had reached an enormous scale and could not be underestimated.

And the Great Purity Pulse and Psychics were after all not the same kind of supernatural beings. To suppress Psychics, it still required the Art and Method of Penglai and Beiming Sects.

Unfortunately, it could almost be confirmed that the inheritances of these two Sects were completely cut off.

"Hm," Yan Tingfeng was not surprised and replied indifferently, "I knew that already."

"Are the Gold-threaded Profound Iron Armor Shards of the King of Yan really that precious?" Xiang Shaoyu asked, "Maybe we could wait a little longer..."

"Xiao Wan wants it, so naturally, I will help her retrieve it," Yan Tingfeng said with a gentle smile, "Perhaps, this antique holds a different significance for her."

Xiang Shaoyu sighed, "Even I, a member of the Xiang Family, am not as persistent. Well, if I’m to risk my life for a noble cause, I might as well accompany you to the Northern Lands. At least with me there, they wouldn’t dare to go too far."

Matvey dared to be fierce on the phone, but he certainly wouldn’t dare in reality.

Because Matvey knew that if the Young Master of the Xiang Family were truly harmed, the Xiang Family would take revenge at all costs.

Such actions, even the great families of the Northern Lands would struggle to endure.

At least, the surface peace would be undisturbed.

"Hm," Yan Tingfeng nodded slightly, "Xiao Wan and I will go to Yunjing to meet up with you first."

Xiang Shaoyu nodded, "Do we need to bring Rong Qi along?"

"No need. If he goes to the Northern Lands, he may become a bargaining chip for the Northern Lands to threaten the Rong Family," Yan Tingfeng said flatly, "Xiao Wan will call the Young Temple Master of Penglai Observatory."

"That’s better," Xiang Shaoyu’s worries eased a little, "Having Taoist Xing Yue there will indeed make it safer."

**

In the evening, at the Lin Family.

"What?!" Lin Huaijin’s voice suddenly pitched high, "You’ve just returned from the Global Center and haven’t rested for a few days, and now you’re heading to the Northern Lands?!"

Lin Wenli was prepared and had covered his ears in time, preventing his eardrums from being pierced by Lin Huaijin’s "magic sound."

"The child is grown up, and of course, he can go wherever he wishes," Khor Peiqing was more relaxed and comforted Lin Huaijin, "The Northern Lands are in the northern part of Shenzhou, not the Nanling Sea. Even if something happens, Ah Lan will be able to handle it."

Ye Wanlan’s expression paused slightly.

She found that her aunt seemed to have a tremendous fear of the Nanling Sea.

This fear caused even the normally calm and steady Khor Peiqing to explode emotionally.

"No, that won’t do either!" Lin Huaijin immediately took out his phone to flip through the album, "Just a few days ago, I saw that several cities in the Northern Lands had experienced chemical explosions, with countless casualties!"

Ye Wanlan did not refute Lin Huaijin’s words but looked seriously at the news. Her eyes narrowed slightly, murmuring, "I’m afraid it’s not a chemical explosion..."

To have explosions occur simultaneously in several cities hundreds of kilometers apart, it must be the handiwork of a Psychic.

"No matter whether it’s a chemical explosion or not, it’s still an explosion," Lin Huaijin asserted firmly, "It’s almost the Lunar New Year, it’s better not to go to the Northern Lands now. Besides, it’s very cold there now, which could hurt your body."

"Don’t worry Uncle, Xiao Wan and I will go together," Yan Tingfeng suddenly said, "I will guarantee with my life to you, she won’t be in trouble."

Lin Huaijin was moved, "Xiao Yan, you..."

Yan Tingfeng looked up with sincerity and determination in his beautiful phoenix eyes, then smiled, "So, you can be at ease."

Lin Huaijin looked at Yan Tingfeng, and then at Ye Wanlan, finally caved in, "Alright, I agree that you two go, but Ah Lan, you must not be separated from Xiao Yan, understand?"

"I understand, Uncle," Ye Wanlan acted very obedient, "Don’t worry, I’m always obedient."

After speaking, she looked towards Yan Tingfeng, her eyebrows lifting.

Yan Tingfeng winked back.

"Be sure to call every day," Lin Huaijin began to nag, "You need to bring more warm clothes. I heard that you can see auroras in the Far North in January. If it’s safe, you guys can go watch..."

"Mom, did Dad just cave because of a sentence?" Lin Wenli whispered, "Is he really not seeing through it, or is he pretending not to?"

Khor Peiqing sighed, "With your dad’s EQ, it’s definitely the former."

Lin Wenli: "..."

For the first time, he was glad he inherited his mother’s intelligence.

**

Yunjing was already quite cold in January.

Snow had just fallen yesterday; though it had melted, there were still faintly visible ice crystals on the tree branches.

"Xiao Wan, have some hot tea to warm up first," Yan Tingfeng stuffed a thermos to her chest, "The temperature in the Northern Lands is much lower than Yunjing."

"Thank you," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "After all, I do have Inner Strength to resist the cold."

"There’s always a limit to Inner Strength," Yan Tingfeng took out a cloak, "Though the Northern Lands are not Nanling Sea, we still can’t let our guard down. Let’s go, Shaoyu is waiting for us."

It was nearly half a month until the Lunar New Year. As the festival was approaching, the festive atmospheres of Yunjing grew stronger, with many street vendors selling Spring Festival couplets and various New Year goods.

Ye Wanlan held the thermos, her expression slightly vacant.

This was the first time she felt the New Year’s atmosphere in four years since the Transcendent Woman occupied her body.

A new year should have new objectives.

"Finally, you are here," Xiang Shaoyu said, greeting them with a fan in hand, and asked Ye Wanlan with a smile, "It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Miss Ye, how have you been recently?"

"Not too bad," Ye Wanlan replied, "And thank you, Young Master Shaoyu, for the trouble this time."

"How could your matters be a trouble?" Xiang Shaoyu gently shook his head, "It’s just that I’m not even sure if I can bring back what Miss Ye wants."

He paused, then asked, "Is Taoist Xing Yue still on the way?"

"She should have arrived by now. She’s probably looking for food somewhere," Ye Wanlan chuckled, "Let’s go wait for her."

The three of them were well-wrapped in hats, masks, and scarves, and no one recognized Xiang Shaoyu.

"I know there is a private kitchen ahead with very good taste," Xiang Shaoyu took out his phone, "Luckily, I made a reservation in advance."

Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng walked side by side, threading through the crowd.

Suddenly, Ye Wanlan felt an inexplicable palpitation for the first time.

This palpitation was not due to her body, but from the shivers brought on by her soul.

"Time Escapee..." A cold and secluded voice suddenly rose beside her ear, with a deep laugh, "In the new year, I finally found you. So, let me say in advance, Happy New Year."

The moment the voice fell, Ye Wanlan’s shoulder was gripped by a large hand!

"Crack!"