Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 440 exploded! [2 more updates]

Chapter 440: 440 exploded! [2 more updates]

A few days ago, Academician Wu contacted her, saying that the research on the core engine of the submarine had been completed and that an actual model could be made soon.

However, there’s a most critical problem that remains unsolved.

That is, they still haven’t found suitable material for the submarine’s hull. Every material considered so far is far from hard enough.

Ye Wanlan was also pondering this problem—it was indeed challenging to resolve.

But what if they had Mr. Farouk, the forging genius?

"Miss... Miss Ye?" Farouk suddenly looked up, astonished beyond measure, "What... what did you say?"

"There’s an old saying in Shenzhou, ’If someone doesn’t fit here, there’s always another place for them.’" Ye Wanlan said with a smile in her eyes, "Since Mr. Farouk’s life’s wish is to forge a Divine Weapon, and I too wish to see that day, why shouldn’t we collaborate?"

Farouk murmured to himself, "My life’s wish..."

Valentino had mocked him more than once, saying his wish was impossible to achieve, and had always belittled his so-called noble aspiration.

He knew that Divine Weapons were difficult to come by, and that luck was more important than ability.

Over the years, only Ye Wanlan had taken his ideals seriously, discussing them with him and analyzing various possibilities.

At this moment, hearing Ye Wanlan’s words, a surge of passion he had never felt before rose in his chest, the enthusiasm flowing through his limbs.

"Okay, Miss Ye," Farouk said, drying his tears and pronouncing each word clearly, "I accept your offer, we will collaborate, but..."

This was Valianky City, and Valentino had many people watching him. It wouldn’t be easy to leave with Ye Wanlan, and he feared that he might even cause her trouble in the end.

"Mr. Farouk need not worry about how to leave the Northern Lands," Ye Wanlan saw through his concerns at a glance, "As long as you agree, I naturally have ways to ensure that you leave safely."

Upon hearing this, Yan Tingfeng gently blinked, "And I’ll be here as well."

"Great!" Farouk let go of all his worries, and his whole demeanor brightened, "I’ll go pack my things. Miss Ye, let’s leave under the cover of night."

Ye Wanlan nodded with a smile, "Go ahead."

If she left the Shen Wei Spear in the Northern Lands, she really wouldn’t feel at ease. After all, that place was also known as the Spiritual Empire.

If a Psychic discovered the Shen Wei Spear, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But if she could take Farouk with her, then there would be no issues at all.

"Congratulations, Xiao Wan, for gaining another capable general," Yan Tingfeng turned his head, giving her a light smile, "With this, many difficulties can now be smoothly resolved."

"Mm," Ye Wanlan also smiled, "But if his wish is to become an ordinary person, I would help him achieve that as well."

She always valued and cherished talent, and she never refused the requests of geniuses.

Yan Tingfeng suddenly commented, "Many of Xiao Wan’s actions reminded me very much of the enlightened emperors of ancient times. If Xiao Wan had lived in that era..."

Ye Wanlan seriously nodded, speaking unhurriedly, "I’ve never tasted what it’s like to be an Emperor; I’m quite curious to try."

She was indeed regretful that she was just a step away from ascending to the throne, but she didn’t regret it.

If by doing so she could save the people and the common folk, then it was worth it.

"But what a pity, we live in modern society now," Ye Wanlan stood up, "Tingting, we should also pack up, it’s time to go back to Shenzhou."

Yan Tingfeng’s eyelashes drooped, his fingers lightly tapping the edge of the table, seemingly lost in thought.

"Yo-Young Master..." Bing He tentatively spoke, "Miss Ye, why does she call you Tingting?"

Tie Ma looked completely despondent.

He was just slightly slow to react, and Bing He said everything he meant to say.

It’s over!

Yan Tingfeng glanced indifferently at Bing He, surprisingly not getting angry, "Go bring the other helicopter over."

"Yes, Young Master," Bing He happily dashed out, with Tie Ma numbly following behind.

He must find a way to mute Bing He.

**

The next day dawned bright and sunny, yet the temperature remained below minus ten degrees Celsius, the wind bitterly cold.

Valentino was enjoying his meal in the dining room, feeling very contented.

"Young Master, there’s trouble!" Just then, a guard ran in frantically, "Big trouble!"

"What’s got you in such a panic?" Valentino frowned, "Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on Farouk, to prevent him from escaping?"

"Young Master, today we went to deliver Farouk’s meal on time and found that there was no trace of him in the entire foundry!" the guard said anxiously, "Moreover, we’ve checked the surveillance footage and still haven’t found any sign of him."

"What?!" Valentino was rocked with shock and anger, "Are you telling me that a living person has just disappeared? What kind of joke is this?"

Valianky City could be considered the most defensively fortified city in the Northern Lands, with a monitoring system that covered the entire city, not to mention how tight the security within the Valenkine Family itself was.

How could Mr. Farouk have vanished without alerting anyone?

"Absolutely certain, Young Master!" the guard hastily knelt to express loyalty, "People have been dispatched to seal off the four main gates of Valianky City. Please order a full-scale search, Young Master."

"Search now!" Valentino could hardly contain his anger, "He must be hiding in some corner. I want to see him alive, or his body if he’s dead!"

"Yes, Young Master." The guard hurried off to carry out the order.

Valentino’s expression darkened.

He truly hadn’t anticipated that Farouk would lack such a broad vision, not considering the Valenkine Family’s interests, and be so stubbornly resistant.

The worst-case scenario was that Farouk had escaped from Valianky City, but in doing so, once Farouk was discovered, he would be subject to a family-wide manhunt.

Valentino didn’t believe that any force would oppose the entire Valenkine Family for the sake of protecting Farouk.

After all, forging required talent, but also corresponding materials.

As the foremost forging family, the Valenkine Family had almost a monopoly over the world’s forgeable resources.

Without resources, how could weapons and other equipment be fashioned?

At least a sane person would know how to choose.

Valentino then instructed another group of guards to issue a warrant for Farouk’s arrest, promising that whomever caught Farouk would get the chance to have a weapon forged by the Valenkine Family free of charge.

**

The airplane pierced through the clouds, beneath the blue sky lay the vast continent.

Mountains and rivers, magnificent and grand.

"You have now entered Shenzhou airspace, welcome to the Shenzhou Land Continent, navigation will broadcast in real-time..."

At the sound of this electronic voice, Farouk jumped up from his seat.

He looked excited, pressing his face against the window and peering down constantly: "What city are we above now? This city has such a neat layout, could it be the ancient Capital of Divine Land?"

"Correct." Ye Wanlan chuckled lightly, "We are right above Fengyuan City now."

"Fengyuan City," Farouk gasped, "I’ve heard Fengyuan City is an ancient capital from seventeen dynasties back, rich in historical significance."

"Yes." Ye Wanlan gazed into the distance, speaking softly, "It’s an ancient city that inspires nostalgia, it will only get better in the future."

"The history of Shenzhou is nothing short of admirable," Farouk said with a reverent look in his eyes, "I had once wanted to visit Shenzhou, but was delayed by various matters. I never thought I would actually make it here one day."

After all, nine out of ten legendary Divine Weapons were originated from Shenzhou.

"Our next stop is Yunjing." Ye Wanlan also drew back the curtains, "I’ll take you to Academician Wu’s lab. I’ve informed her that once you’ve finished your own affairs, she’ll assign you tasks."

Farouk expressed his heartfelt respect for Ye Wanlan: "Thank you, Miss Ye."

Three hours later, the helicopter landed on a tarmac.

Yunjing was located in the heart of the Shenzhou Land Continent, and with much higher winter temperatures compared to the Northern Lands, Farouk found it somewhat hard to adjust for a moment.

"Academician Wu, yes, I’ve just gotten off the plane, I’m about to come to you," Ye Wanlan was contacting Academician Wu, "About that material issue you mentioned last time, I’ve got some leads. I’ve also brought someone with me, hoping he can join our research team."

"Okay, I’ll wait for you," Academician Wu said with a beaming voice, "But this problem isn’t something that can be resolved in a short time, don’t overwork yourself."

After the call ended, the assistant curiously said, "Professor, didn’t you say that with the materials we currently have, we can’t manage to make the submarine?"

"Ah, what if a miracle happens?" Academician Wu shook her head, "Since Wanlan says it’s manageable, there must be a way."

The assistant muttered something under their breath and fell silent.

Half an hour later, someone knocked on the door.

The assistant went to open the door. There stood a girl wearing a hat and a mask, her face was unclear, but her demeanor was exceptionally distinguished.

"Please come in," the assistant paused, then hastily said, "The Professor has been waiting."

Ye Wanlan nodded.

"Wanlan is here," Academician Wu said with joy, "I was just thinking of showing you our recent research outcomes. It’s been a huge breakthrough."

"I’d like to see it as well," Ye Wanlan smiled, "This is the member I found for your team. From now on, he’ll be staying in Shenzhou."

"Oh?" Academician Wu seemed surprised, "You’re... from the Northern Lands?"

"Academician Wu, hello," Farouk was a bit shy, "My name is Farouk. My surname is Valenkine, and well, my profession is a blacksmith. Miss Ye has invited me to join your research team."

Academician Wu heard nothing else, her mind exploded with just four words—

Surname Valenkine!