Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 417 Shenzhou Land Continent will welcome the Sovereign from three hundred years ago [1 update]

Chapter 417: 417 Shenzhou Land Continent will welcome the Sovereign from three hundred years ago [1 update]

The voice was soft, yet it fell like a thunderclap next to her ear, exploding in an instant.

Ye Wanlan’s expression shook, revealing disbelief for the first time:

"...Grandma?"

This was one of her most deeply guarded secrets.

Although three hundred years had passed, all her old friends and relatives had perished in that battle of ten thousand armies.

But nothing is absolute; there’s no such thing as "flawless."

With so many supernatural phenomena in this world, it was not impossible for her identity to be exposed.

So, after escaping from the cycle of time, Ye Wanlan was extremely cautious.

She changed her handwriting, eating habits, even how she held her chopsticks... and many small details, all to prevent being recognized by "people."

The enemies from three hundred years ago were unclear, plus the Transcendent Woman and the bandaged person who wanted to kill her; without absolute strength, she obviously couldn’t let anyone know her identity.

Walls have ears, even the closest ones.

But Lin Weilan...

"Shh." Lin Weilan shook her head, "Only Grandma knows; Grandma hasn’t told anyone else, Ah Lan needn’t worry."

Her gaze was gentle, still the kind look of an elder.

Six and a half years ago, Lin Huaijin had gone through many cities, bringing back the daughter of Lin Jiayan.

When Lin Weilan saw this child for the first time, she knew that this child was extraordinary.

At that time, Ye Wanlan was only twelve, yet she possessed a maturity not befitting her age.

It’s true that she was sent to an orphanage at the age of five and naturally had to grow up early, but this maturity was not just about being independent and strong; it was a power towering above all else.

Only those who have long occupied high positions and hold the world in their hearts can give off such a feeling.

Thus, the moment the Transcendent Woman took over Ye Wanlan’s body, Lin Weilan saw she was not her granddaughter.

But such a situation was also a first for Lin Weilan, who feared Ye Wanlan might not come back, so she could only stand by and do nothing.

Fortunately, Ye Wanlan eventually did return.

After her return, her granddaughter acquired an even more unfathomable quality.

Those four years must have been very tough for Ye Wanlan.

At first, when Ye Wanlan brought out the long-lost "Heavenly Music Method" and the Primordial Lost Sound Zither, Lin Weilan became suspicious.

Only the core disciples of the Lin Family knew that the Primordial Lost Sound Zither was given to Princess Yongning, Xiang Lan, by the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Sound Sect in earlier years.

The last historical mention of the Primordial Lost Sound Zither was when Princess Yongning took the zither on a trip to the south; after her death, the zither was never heard from again.

Three hundred years later, the Primordial Lost Sound Zither reappeared - who else but Princess Yongning could have found it?

Afterwards, several cultural relics and historic sites were discovered, and Ye Wanlan was always involved.

What confirmed Lin Weilan’s suspicion about Ye Wanlan’s identity was when she saw Ye Wanlan’s drawing.

The drawing was eventually torn up and thrown away by Ye Wanlan; Lin Weilan picked it up, pieced it back together, and compared it to the existing paintings of Princess Yongning—

They were identical; not a single difference could be found.

She knew then that the playful words she had seen on the stone were actually a prophecy.

"[The Shenzhou Land Continent will once again welcome the Sovereign from three hundred years ago.]"

After reading this sentence, Lin Weilan quickly destroyed the stone.

From this, she was certain that Princess Yongning was reincarnated with her memories into her granddaughter.

The Xiang Lan from three hundred years ago was the Ye Wanlan from three hundred years later.

Ye Wanlan’s heart contracted several times; she exhaled slowly and whispered, "Is this the reason why Grandma...has finally been reassured?"

"Yes," Lin Weilan smiled again, her voice gentle, "How could there be anything in this world that Princess Yongning couldn’t handle?"

After confirming Ye Wanlan’s identity, Lin Weilan completely let go of her worries.

With Ye Wanlan in the Lin Family, with Ye Wanlan in Shenzhou, they would be invincible.

Ye Wanlan’s hands trembled.

Everyone said Princess Yongning was like a deity descended to protect Shenzhou.

But she knew she was never a deity; she was merely one among countless beings.

Even gods have their helpless moments, let alone people?

There were too many things she couldn’t do.

Three hundred years ago, she couldn’t cure her illness, she couldn’t advance or retreat with Shenzhou in the battle of ten thousand armies.

Three hundred years later, she still couldn’t save Lin Weilan.

Lin Weilan breathed heavily several times, then told Ye Wanlan about discovering the stone inscriptions by the Nanling Sea, "Ah Lan, you must protect yourself. There are many watching you in the dark; you must not expose yourself without sufficient strength and manpower!"

"I know everything you’re saying," Ye Wanlan gently patted Lin Weilan’s back, "What’s most important now is that you rest well. I will find Father soon."

"No." Lin Weilan shook her head, "I can’t—pfft!"

Another mouthful of blood spewed out, her vision darkened, and she fainted once more.

Ye Wanlan’s expression changed dramatically: "Grandma!"

Lin Weilan was rushed into the emergency room once again, and Ye Wanlan, together with Shen Que, waited inside. Two hours went by, but no one came out, and the light remained unchanged.

Xie Linyuan stood outside the door, his expression somewhat sorrowful.

This scene brought back memories of the past.

He could only watch helplessly as Lin Fanyin breathed her last in his arms; the Seven-stringed Guqin also fell silent.

And now, a decendant of Heavenly Sound Sect was about to leave in front of his eyes.

"Young Master, Old Madam Lin..." Bing He was also very anxious, "We searched all the listed Divine Doctors in vain."

Yan Tingfeng did not speak, simply sitting outside quietly, waiting.

He touched the area over his heart, suppressing the violence and the killing intent.

He had long been accustomed to life and death, yet at this moment, he was also afraid.

What exactly was wrong with Lin Weilan’s body was not clear to the Lin Family people from more than forty years ago.

"Keep searching," Yan Tingfeng’s eyes reopened, "Find the Dragon Bone Sandalwood, there must still be hope."

Hearing the term, Bing He and Tie Ma were both surprised.

The drug Dragon Bone Sandalwood; they had only ever seen it in books.

The last time it had appeared was five hundred years ago.

For the past five hundred years, not even a seedling of Dragon Bone Sandalwood had been discovered.

If Dragon Bone Sandalwood had been available three hundred years ago, they could have forced Princess Yongning’s life to continue.

But even the entire Xiang Imperial Family and the Tower Master of Highest Heaven Tower had marshaled their entire Sect to find it, to no avail.

Could it still be possible now?

Yet Bing He and Tie Ma would only honor Yan Tingfeng’s orders, bowing their heads: "Yes, Young Master!"

**

At this very moment, at the Lin Family Old House, only Lin Woyu and Lin Qin were at home.

"Your grandmother likes to drink pork rib and Chinese yam soup; when she comes back in a while, she can have a hot soup quickly." Lin Woyu was making the soup while prattling on, "With Ah Lan around, your grandmother will surely be okay, Qinqin, don’t worry at all."

She comforted Lin Qin in this way, but her own hands were shaking violently, almost spilling the soup pot several times.

Then, with a loud "Bang!", the main door was violently kicked open.

A team of guards rushed in, all bearing the insignia of the Lin Family.

It was the guard team of the Yunjing Lin Family!

"The Family Head commands: Now that Lin Weilan is dead, bring back the Secluded Zither immediately," the cold voice of the Female Guard Captain scanned the room, "Lin Weilan committed heinous crimes, and her descendants are not allowed to return to the Main House!"

As soon as the words fell, the guards began to plunder the Old House.

However, after a thorough search, they could not find where the Secluded Zither was.

"Where is the Secluded Zither?" The Female Guard Captain looked towards Lin Qin and Lin Woyu with an icy gaze, "In consideration of your Lin surname, speak now, and you may be spared death."

"What are you doing?!" Lin Qin stood in front of Lin Woyu, "This is not your place!"

"Move aside!" The Female Guard Captain stepped forward, slapping toward Lin Qin, "A mere daughter from a branch family, also has the audacity to question the Family Head’s orders!"

All Lin Family branch families must respect the Lin Family Main House; there was zero tolerance for defiance.

The Female Guard Captain had profound Inner Strength. Lin Qin was no match and was slapped to the point of spitting blood.

"Qinqin!" Lin Woyu lost her composure, holding Lin Qin with fury burning, "You are simply a bunch of robbers!"

"Where is the Secluded Zither?" The Female Guard Captain still asked only this, she seemed to have found something, suddenly laughed, "Oh, it turns out I have it here."

The zither case was viciously pulled out by her, and after confirming that the Secluded Zither was indeed inside, the Female Guard Captain finally said, "Alright, let’s withdraw."

With Lin Weilan dead, the remaining People of Lin Family were not worth fearing.

Just as the Female Guard Captain turned around, her neck was seized by a hand.

Lin Weilan sneered: "Lin Family members, do you really think I’m already dead?!"