Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 470 is not Ye Wanlan, it is Xiang Lan [2 more - s]

Chapter 470: 470 is not Ye Wanlan, it is Xiang Lan [2 more Chapters]

Rong Qi’s words came out flat and unperturbed, yet they struck like thunder beside the ears of the Supreme Elder of the Rong family and Elder Master Rong.

Even for the two skilled in divination, their minds went blank with shock.

"Who did you say you found?" Elder Master Rong, being the younger of the two, was the first to recover, "One can eat messy, but one mustn’t talk nonsense!"

"Grandfather, it’s true," Rong Qi massaged his temples, "Look."

Elder Master Rong then saw a woman following behind Yan Tingfeng as she walked in.

The woman was dressed in white, her face plain and unadorned.

Her brows and eyes were incredibly beautiful, yet there was no focus in her pupils.

The body was alive, but the person inside was already dead.

The Supreme Elder of the Rong family, experienced and knowledgeable, almost immediately recognized her upon seeing the woman: "Gu People?!"

Gu People were a forbidden technique. Even before Ning Chao, they had already been jointly banned by the Great Purity Sect and Taiyi Palace.

Only in a situation where there’s no alternative, could a living person be turned into a Gu Person.

Otherwise, if this method was abused, evil people could specifically create Gu People to cause chaos in the world.

After all, Gu People in various aspects are far superior to their living selves, and they are utterly loyal to their masters.

"Brother Yan and I want to know if either of you two has a way to let Palace Master Yun Qing come back to life as a person?"

Finally snapping back to reality, Elder Master Rong couldn’t believe it as he rubbed his eyes and circled around Shui Yunqing three times, his hands still trembling.

Although he himself belonged to the supernatural circle, this matter truly exceeded his psychological tolerance.

Who was Shui Yunqing?

The Sect Leader of Taiyi Palace from the Six Great Sects!

The strongest among the Taiyi Divine Doctors, second to none!

In the medical history of Shenzhou, she left a bold and significant mark.

The great epidemic of that year was also resolved by her testing medicines with Princess Yongning, and they finally found the cure.

And now, the heroic figure made famous in history books stood before them.

By the time Elder Master Rong made his twelfth round, Rong Qi finally couldn’t help but say, "Grandfather, please stop going round, you’re making me dizzy."

"Oh, oh," Elder Master Rong rubbed his hands, "I’m just too excited."

"Grandfather, now is not the time to be excited," Rong Qi said helplessly, "We need a solution."

"I’ll go check the Scripture Pavilion right away," Elder Master Rong’s expression became solemn. Without waiting for Rong Qi to say more, he hurriedly left.

After Elder Master Rong had left, Rong Qi changed his address, "Tower Master, please don’t mind my grandfather. He’s just an impatient person."

"How could I?" Yan Tingfeng chuckled lightly, "I’ve always liked people with genuine character."

Meanwhile, the Supreme Elder of the Rong family was meticulously examining Shui Yunqing’s condition.

Yan Tingfeng and Rong Qi didn’t speak up to disturb him.

"I am ashamed, this old man...is powerless," after a long while, the Supreme Elder of the Rong family heaved a long sigh, "Three hundred years, it’s truly too long."

If Shui Yunqing had been turned into a Gu Person recently, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

But now, three hundred years had passed, and he could not save her.

"Since it was... the Tower Master who turned her into a Gu Person, it means that Palace Master Yun Qing trusts you with all her heart," the Supreme Elder of the Rong family hesitated, then tentatively said, "Why don’t the Tower Master give an order to Palace Master Yun Qing, make her your Gu Person, so even if she lacks memory and emotions, she will do whatever you say."

Yan Tingfeng’s expression was indifferent: "No, if it comes to that, what’s the difference between her and a servant? I won’t do it."

The majority of Gu People in Medicine King Valley all have their own masters and will only follow their masters’ commands.

He had known from the start, when Shui Yunqing requested him to turn her into a Gu Person, she meant for him to be her master.

In doing so, a Gu Person could also exert their maximum strength.

But he was unwilling.

It was an insult.

Shui Yunqing had given up her afterlife, and her soul was imprisoned within her body forever. How could he possibly let her last bit of freedom also vanish?

"It was my mistake, Tower Master," the Supreme Elder of the Rong family quickly said, "It’s just that my learning is shallow. If my ancestor was alive..."

He referred to an ancestor, naturally meaning the last Sect Leader of the Great Purity Sect—Rong Shi.

Although Rong Shi was young, his cultivation was unfathomably profound.

Before or after him, no one could ever compare.

The words of the Supreme Elder of the Rong family suddenly paused, "Since Palace Master Yun Qing could, as the Gu People, exist in this world for so long, then might our ancestor..."

The tactically flawless Rong Shi, could he have also left himself a means to return?

Yan Tingfeng’s gaze became sharp in an instant, as if it were the edge of a blade.

Such scrutiny brought such pressure that the Supreme Elder of the Rong family couldn’t help but step back, his complexion slightly pale.

"Rong Shi..." Yan Tingfeng’s eyelashes drooped, he muted his gaze, murmuring, "I don’t know."

At that time, he had no consciousness whatsoever.

"Let it be." Yan Tingfeng slightly closed his eyes, "For the time being, let her stay here."

The places chosen by the Five Great Families are all treasures of fengshui.

This mountain of the Rong family also gathered the aura of Heaven and Earth, very suitable for cultivation.

No one knew what Yun Qing went through nor what she did in these three hundred years, but clearly, even as one of the Gu People, she was very exhausted.

The Rong family was a safe and suitable place for quiet convalescence.

"This place has a formation left by our ancestor, shielding destiny, and even the strongest Psychic can’t break through," the Supreme Elder of the Rong family said with a respectful bow, "Please rest assured, Tower Master."

"Hmm." Yan Tingfeng smiled slightly, "Perhaps it’s been too long since we played a game, let’s do it."

"Tower Master, don’t make it too difficult for me." The Supreme Elder of the Rong family gave a bittersweet laugh, "Your chess skills are superb, playing against me, there really isn’t any challenge."

"Playing chess cultivates the mind, not the technique." Yan Tingfeng waved his hand, and the stone table and stools in the distance were moved in front of them, "Sit."

"Xiao Qi’s chess skill is even higher than mine, why not let him—" The words of the Supreme Elder of the Rong family were cut off by Rong Shi.

"Supreme Elder, I still have matters to attend to, I’ll take my leave first." With these words, Rong Shi’s figure had already disappeared quickly.

The Supreme Elder of the Rong family: "..."

**

Three days later, with Su Xueqing’s friendly appearance, the professional part concerning Taiyi Palace was officially completed, leaving only the parts involving the actors and post-production editing.

"Miss Ye, Miss Su, I really can’t thank you enough." The director brought his hands together in gratitude, "Without the two of you, our team would have probably had to scrap this episode."

"It’s nothing, it should be." Ye Wanlan nodded slightly, "Xueqing and I need to return to Yunjing for a bit. Once the remaining parts of this episode are finished, we’ll hurry back."

"No problem!" The director agreed very cheerfully, "Miss Ye, go and take care of your matters."

He walked with his hands behind him, humming a tune, nonchalantly going backstage to review the completed footage.

"Miss Ye, Miss Su." From above came the sound of a helicopter, as well as Bing He’s loud shout, "It’s all ready!"

"Xueqing, let’s go." Ye Wanlan waved to Su Xueqing, "Back to Yunjing."

Four hours later, under the guidance of Rong Qi, the two entered the back mountain of the Rong family.

Not far away, next to the lake, Yun Qing sat quietly.

She always looked at one spot, whether she was watching the rolling clouds in the sky or the blooming and withering of flowers on the ground, was unknown.

Su Xueqing bowed with cupped hands, respectfully, "Xueqing pays respect to the ancestor!"

Yun Qing showed no reaction.

"After the Palace Master returned, she has always been like this," Rong Qi said softly, "The Supreme Elder and grandfather are still examining books, looking for a way to save her."

Ye Wanlan hummed in acknowledgment, stepped forward and took out a box.

She once again acquired the Plum Blossom Pendant from the Cultural Relics Bureau.

Now that Yun Qing had returned, the first property of the Plum Blossom Pendant was no longer a cultural relic, but rather Yun Qing’s accessory.

Ye Wanlan crouched down and put the Plum Blossom Pendant on Yun Qing.

Yun Qing’s body jerked suddenly, she turned her head, and out of nowhere, she spoke, "Ah... Ah Lan..."

Su Xueqing’s eyes widened, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "Ah Lan, the ancestor called you Ah Lan, I didn’t hear it wrong, did I?"

Ye Wanlan gently said, "You didn’t hear wrong"

Only it wasn’t Ye Wanlan’s "wan", but Xiang Lan’s "lan".