Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 411 Even if Huo Jingyu himself came [1 more update]

Chapter 411: 411 Even if Huo Jingyu himself came [1 more update]

They couldn’t bring back Huo Jingyu’s body, which was fine; they also greatly agreed with the Cultural Relics Bureau Archaeology Center’s approach, as protecting it on-site was indeed much better than moving it back and forth.

Moreover, since Huo Jingyu had died in battle here, he should also continue to stay here after his death, guarding Beyond the Great Wall.

But how could the fate of the Divine Might Spear be decided by Ye Wanlan?

What identity did Ye Wanlan have to make such decisions?

The Huo Family’s Fourth Elder didn’t even know who Professor Foo referred to as Student Ye; he just felt that it was absurd for the Huo Family to be asked for permission to take the Divine Might Spear.

The Family Head did understand, knowing that Ye Wanlan was a regular guest on "Treasures of The Divine Land."

His knowledge didn’t stem from an interest in the show; on the contrary, he paid no attention to the entertainment media at all.

It was because the incident involving Huo Ximian had caused such a stir that even Xiang Shaoyu had personally visited the Huo Family; the Family Head couldn’t avoid knowing about it.

Hearing Professor Foo say this, the Family Head’s expression softened slightly, but his tone was still conciliatory, "Professor Foo, I understand she’s a talent recognized by your Cultural Relics Bureau, but the Divine Might Spear belongs to the Huo Family, not just to anyone who happens to find it."

"Mr. Huo is mistaken," Professor Foo shook his head, "Wanlan is by no means someone who would monopolize cultural relics for herself. She and the archaeological team have discovered many artifacts, all of which are now treasured in the Yunjing Museum."

This statement made the Family Head’s expression even more displeased, his tone turning colder, "The Divine Might Spear must stay with the Huo Family; it belongs to us!"

"Don’t waste words with them." The Huo Family’s Fourth Elder, a hot-tempered man, chimed in, "If our own property isn’t even taken back by us, wouldn’t that be a joke?"

"Please calm down, gentlemen," Professor Foo said unruffled, "The archaeological team is still surveying. Currently, it’s impossible to remove the Shence Spear, let’s discuss this after the survey is complete."

The Family Head knew too well how difficult archaeological work was; removing the spear rashly could potentially damage Huo Jingyu’s skeletal remains, something the people of the Huo Family did not want to see.

He suppressed his anger, saying, "Let’s then wait for good news from the archaeological team."

Professor Foo nodded politely and left.

"Who is this Student Ye he mentioned?" The Huo Family’s Fourth Elder angrily exclaimed, "If not for saving face, I would have started shooting already."

"Fourth," warned the Grand Elder of the Huo Family with a frown, "Mind your status. Restrain your temper when you’re outside to avoid making life difficult for yourself."

The Fourth Elder huffed coldly but stopped talking.

However, he didn’t take it seriously.

Three hundred years ago, the Shence Army was the one among the Six Great Sects with the highest physical combat capability.

Only the power of the Heavenly Movements Nine Swords could match that of the Divine Strategy Spear Technique.

A single thrust of the spear, not only would a physical body be shattered, but even the earth itself would tremble thrice.

What did he have to fear?

"Let’s wait until the archaeological work is finished," the Family Head murmured, shaking his head slightly, "Regardless, the Divine Might Spear can only be taken by us."

Online, the explosive news of Huo Jingyu’s discovered remains had also caused a sensation.

[Huo Marshal! It’s Huo Marshal! He and the King of Yan are the only two male historical figures I like.]

[I’m different. I like all great historical figures.]

[Just found Lin Fanyin’s tomb, and now Marshal Huo’s, the good news just keeps coming!]

[Once the tomb is properly constructed, I’ll definitely go and pay respects to Marshal Huo. His greatness needs no further explanation.]

At this time, the archaeological work was still continuing.

But Professor Foo had spoken too soon, because the Divine Might Spear had already been extracted from the ground, and Ye Wanlan was studying it.

This long spear, about 14 feet long, was also very heavy, and it had been extremely difficult for the archaeological staff to retrieve the two pieces of the broken spear.

"Phew... Marshal Huo actually fought with such a heavy spear," Professor Xue also marveled, "For anyone else, just lifting it would be difficult."

Ye Wanlan observed the broken spear, her eyes deepening in contemplation.

The situation of the Divine Might Spear, however, was not like the Sword Saint’s Sword.

When all parts of the Sword Saint’s Sword appeared, they automatically assembled into a complete longsword.

The Divine Might Spear did not.

Ye Wanlan held the spear’s tail with one hand and the spearhead with the other, fitting the broken parts together.

However, once she let go, it was still a broken spear.

Tracing back through history, Huo Jingyu’s circumstances indeed differed from those of Xie Linyuan.

In his final moments, Xie Linyuan had executed the ultimate technique of Unity of Man and Sword, obliterating his physical body and merging his soul with the Sword Saint.

While Huo Jingyu had died a genuine battlefield death, his bones laid right before her eyes.

Hesitantly, the Shence Army Tiger Tally asked, "Your Royal Highness the Princess, can’t this broken spear be repaired?"

"It’s difficult," Ye Wanlan gently shook her head, "Partly because the materials are hard to find, and most importantly, there’s no blacksmith capable of doing it..."

Ancient forging techniques had also long been lost, although some records existed in the Heavenly Inception Grand Canon, yet no one was able to learn the ancient forging methods quickly.

No... wait!

Ye Wanlan’s pupils suddenly brightened.

There were blacksmiths!

In the Northern Lands, the Valenky Family!

Heaven and Earth as the furnace, nothing is unforgable.

In this world, there was nothing they couldn’t forge.

When she used the treasured sword that Valenkina had forged for her in the Northland Imperial Palace, she could feel that this treasured sword was a divine weapon in its own right, even surpassing the Sword Saint’s Sword and the Divine Might Spear.

Although there were spirit attachments from the Roman family, it was also because the sword itself could bear a tremendous power.

Otherwise, if it had been an ordinary weapon, it would have shattered during the spirit attachment due to its inability to withstand the power.

Now, the issue was getting the Valenky Family to repair the Divine Might Spear.

"What? They’re really too aggressive," Professor Xue’s voice suddenly rose, "They chose their own surname Huo, thinking they are the direct descendants of Marshal Huo? Acting so imperiously!"

Ye Wanlan, who also heard Professor Foo’s complaints over the phone, looked up, "What happened?"

"It’s the Huo Family," Professor Xue frowned, "They must have gotten the news and rushed over immediately, now demanding we hand over the Divine Might Spear."

"The Divine Might Spear?" Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow.

"Yes," said Professor Xue, "The historical records say that the legacy of the Divine Might Spear has lasted a thousand years; it’s understandable that the Huo Family wants to take it back."

"The Tiger Talisman thundered, "Even if the general himself were here, he would only hand the Divine Might Spear to the Princess!"

Ye Wanlan smiled thoughtfully, "Then let them take it."

Professor Xue was shocked, "Really let them take it?"

"Let them take it doesn’t mean they can actually move it," Ye Wanlan said softly, "Professor Xue, if a weapon like the Divine Might Spear was that easily taken and used, then it wouldn’t be a Divine Weapon."

Professor Xue suddenly realized, "Metaphysics, I understand, now is the time to apply metaphysical concepts!"

"I’m worried the Huo Family might cause trouble for Professor Foo and other Archaeological Center staff," Ye Wanlan’s voice was calm, "Professor Xue, let’s head back."

**

After waiting another half hour, the people of the Huo Family indeed became restless.

Just as the Huo Family’s Fourth Elder was about to slam the table, Professor Xue and Ye Wanlan arrived.

In a swoosh, all eyes turned to the girl.

She dressed in a black and gold cheongsam, exuding not a trace of antiquity, but rather an immense and imposing aura.

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

The Fourth Elder of the Huo Family suddenly whispered, "She’s wearing a cheongsam, isn’t she obsessed with the young monks?"

Hearing this, the Family Head’s expression changed.

A few years ago, the affair of the second young master of the Huo Family, Huo Yunling, being tonsured and retreating into the monastic life had become a joke in Yunjing.

But the Family Head could understand; Huo Yunling had been brought up by his deeply Buddhist mother.

After his mother passed away, Huo Yunling, without any attachments left, had entered the Cold Hidden Temple.

Nevertheless, Huo Yunling did not truly sever all desires and passions.

It was commonly said in Yunjing that Huo Yunling, the second young master of the Huo Family, had a preference for women in cheongsams, hence numerous daughters from various families opted to wear cheongsams and visit Huo Yunling at the Cold Hidden Temple.

Scandals had not been absent over the years, much to the Family Head’s annoyance.

Although no other family had truly succeeded in using this to have their daughters marry into the Huo Family and thus climb socially...

The Family Head harbored a shadow in his heart; seeing a young girl in a cheongsam just wiped away any good feelings.

"Wanlan, these are the people of the Huo Family," Professor Xue coughed twice, "It’s they who want to take the Divine Might Spear."

"Ye Wanlan, correct?" The Fourth Elder looked the girl up and down, barely concealing his disdain, "I know you have a tremendous archaeological talent and have helped the Archaeological Center discover many relics, but let me teach you something today. Don’t think just because you’re young, everyone will indulge you."

He certainly wouldn’t.