Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 441 Ye Wanlan, was the Sovereign of former Shenzhou! [1 more]

Chapter 441: 441 Ye Wanlan, was the Sovereign of former Shenzhou! [1 more]

Even though Academician Wu did not recognize the great name of Farouk, she certainly couldn’t be unaware of the surname Valenky.

Heaven and Earth as the furnace, all things can be forged!

The blacksmiths of the Valenky Family!

Academician Wu was greatly shaken.

She had never imagined that when Ye Wanlan said she had brought someone into her research team, it would be someone from the Valenky family.

With this development, there indeed was a great possibility of solving the issue of the submarine’s outer shell material.

"Mr. Farouk, hello, and welcome," Academician Wu recovered and her voice could hardly calm, as she extended her hand to shake Farouk’s, "but I am not sure about your family over there, since you came to Shenzhou..."

"My family is ostracizing and suppressing me. Fortunately, I met Miss Ye," Farouk shook his head and smiled, "Academician Wu need not worry, if nothing unexpected happens, I’ll be staying in Shenzhou."

The Valenky Family had already issued a warrant for his arrest and had declared him a family traitor. Anyone who could report his whereabouts to the Valenky family would receive a hefty reward.

He had been continuously oppressed for half a year but still held hope for the place where he had grown up.

This time, however, Farouk was thoroughly disheartened.

Academician Wu paused, then said, "Okay, then stay. Feel free to ask for anything you need."

Such talent, not having been utilized properly, was the Valenky family management’s mistake.

"Thank you, Academician Wu," Farouk touched his head, embarrassed, "I eat a lot, but I don’t need anything too fancy."

"Of course," Academician Wu laughed, "you need to eat well to have the strength to work. Don’t worry, even if other things aren’t enough, there will be plenty of food here."

Farouk nodded, "May I take a look at your experiment blueprints?"

"Certainly." Academician Wu instructed her assistant to fetch the latest blueprints, which were marked with various pieces of information.

After Farouk finished reading them, he fell into deep thought. After a long moment, he finally spoke, "As far as I know, there really isn’t a material available now that can withstand such pressure, but one can indeed obtain a metal with greater hardness through forging."

"That’s really wonderful," Academician Wu said excitedly, "What metal is needed? I’ll have my assistant buy it."

"The metal I’m talking about isn’t available on the market," Farouk shook his head, "Miss Ye knows where to buy it."

Ye Wanlan nodded, "Academician Wu, leave the metal matter to me. Your task is more significant, don’t worry about the procurement."

Rare metals were priceless and largely monopolized by the major powers, with the remaining ones only appearing at top-level auctions.

"That’s fine," Academician Wu nodded, "Wanlan, are you staying for dinner?"

"Not today," Ye Wanlan smiled, "My cousin has been in Yunjing for a while now, and I’m still worried about her being alone. I’m going to see her."

"Family is important," Academician Wu understood, "Go ahead, and if there’s anything you need my help with, just call me."

Ye Wanlan readjusted her hat and left Academician Wu’s office.

"Miss Ye!" Farouk called her, catching up.

Ye Wanlan stopped, turning around.

"Miss Ye, although I’ve said this many times, I still need to say it again," Farouk gave a deep bow, "Thank you."

"Everything you’ve achieved is a result of your own efforts, and your own strength. It has nothing to do with me," Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "I won’t officially enter Yunjing for a few more months, so if anything comes up, you can call me."

Farouk was about to ask why when he suddenly remembered that when they first met, Ye Wanlan mentioned she was going back to Shenzhou to take college entrance exams.

"..."

"Academician Wu’s place is very safe," Ye Wanlan said, "Although there’s quite a bit of infighting in the research institute, it has nothing to do with you."

Farouk seriously responded, "I understand, Miss Ye."

**

In Yunjing, the Lin Family.

"Hey, cousin?" Lin Qin answered Ye Wanlan’s call, quite happy, "You’re in Yunjing? I’ll come to find you right away."

After the call ended, she quickly gathered her belongings and was about to leave.

Just then, she encountered Steward Lin who, along with a few servants, was following Lin Shiyuan’s orders to bring her something.

Since she had passed the assessment for the Core Disciples, her status within the main household had fundamentally changed.

Descendants of the direct lineage came to befriend her, while the collateral branch disciples sought her favor.

The other Core Disciples still went about their business and had not had much interaction with her.

It was Miss Shiyuan who had sent various resources her way these days, along with numerous medicinal herbs beneficial for cultivation.

She had taken photos of these herbs and sent them to Ye Wanlan for consultation, and the response she received confirmed they were indeed suitable for a Musician of Heavenly Sound and were not harmful herbs.

"Miss Lin Qin, is this..." Steward Lin looked Lin Qin up and down, "Are you going out? If you are, then let me arrange a few guards to accompany you."

"No need." Lin Qin said, "I’m just having a meal with my cousin and will return shortly. We’re going to the city center; there won’t be any trouble."

As soon as these words were uttered, the smile on Steward Lin’s face instantly vanished.

Of course, he had heard about Lin Qin’s cousin—Lin Jiayan’s daughter, who did not even bear the Lin surname.

And what was Lin Qin’s status now?

Lin Qin was indeed a core disciple of the Yunjing Lin Family; was she someone others could cling to so easily?

"Miss Lin Qin, if I may still offer a reminder," Steward Lin said with a polite smile, "now that you have returned to the main family, you must certainly be aware of your actions. Within the main family, you can only call Miss Shiyuan ’sister’."

Lin Qin’s expression changed in an instant, "What do you mean by this? Are you saying that upon my return to the main family, I don’t even have blood relations anymore?"

"Of course, you do have those," Steward Lin implied, "but are those people worthy of your esteemed status now? It would be good if you mentioned this to her during your meeting. This is also the main family’s intention."

After having the servant set down the items, he left the courtyard where Lin Qin stayed.

Lin Qin left with a cold face, completely disregarding Steward Lin’s words. She took her bag and went out to meet Ye Wanlan at the restaurant they had agreed upon.

"Cousin, none of the main family members I’ve met so far have made a good impression on me." Lin Qin said angrily, "Just now, the steward of the Lin Family even asked me to sever ties with you, saying that only Miss Shiyuan is deserving of being called ’sister’ by me."

"Oh?" Ye Wanlan raised her eyebrows, "Qinqin, don’t be angry; this is actually a great opportunity."

"A great opportunity?" Lin Qin was startled, then suddenly realized, "Cousin, do you mean that I can take this opportunity to penetrate the inner circles of the main family?"

"Exactly." Ye Wanlan said, "Since they so wish for you to break ties with us, then let’s ’break’ those ties for them to see."

Lin Qin mumbled sullenly, "But I can’t bring myself to get close to Lin Shiyuan; she was the mastermind behind my kidnapping last time."

"There’s no need to get close to her; just be yourself." Ye Wanlan smiled, "I’ve heard from Wenli that at school, they call you ’Iceberg’ just like him."

It was true that both Lin Qin and Lin Wenli always wore cold expressions.

But Lin Wenli was simply impassive, rarely showing any emotion.

Lin Qin was genuinely cold.

"I understand," Lin Qin nodded, "Cousin, I’ll be waiting for you."

**

Meanwhile, in the Northern Lands.

At this very moment, eighteen hours had passed since the issuance of the warrant, yet there was still no clue.

Farouk had indeed vanished into thin air; no sign of him could be found anywhere.

The Chief Valenky was equally furious: "Summon Miss You Liduo Si here."

You Liduo Si was a Psychic of the Romanov, currently residing in Valianky City.

They could not locate the person they sought, but a Psychic might succeed where they failed.

You Liduo Si was brought to Farouk’s former blacksmithing base, equipped with a crystal ball—her tool for spirit communication.

Each Psychic’s tool for spirit communication differed.

If their tool was destroyed, a Psychic’s abilities would be significantly diminished.

A Psychic could communicate not only with soul spirits but also with all things possessing a spirit, including flora and fauna.

Time ticked by, and after half an hour, You Liduo Si finally opened her eyes.

"How is it?" Valentino asked, unable to wait, "Elder, do you know where the traitor Farouk has gone?"

"It’s very strange," You Liduo Si inhaled softly, "It’s unbelievable, and yet upon inquiring repeatedly of the spirits, I received but one answer."

Valentino and the Chief Valenky exchanged a glance, asking in unison, "What kind of strange?"

You Liduo Si had received an answer so startling that even she, a Psychic, found it hard to accept.

"The spirits tell me that Farouk Valianky has indeed left the Northern Lands," You Liduo Si began slowly, "He willingly went with this person, for the one who took him made him feel an unprecedented sense of recognition, so he followed him from his heart..."

Upon hearing this, both Valentino and the Chief Valenky’s complexions turned unsightly.

"I cannot perceive any information about this person; I don’t know whether they are male or female, old or young, but—" You Liduo Si slowly caressed the crystal ball, still unable to help but gasp, a deep shiver in her eyes, "the spirits here tell me that this person is— the Sovereign of the Shenzhou Land Continent."

"!"