Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 555: Princess Yongning, the Strongest Backer [1 more update]

Chapter 555: Chapter 555: Princess Yongning, the Strongest Backer [1 more update]

Last time, because the crew of "Treasures of The Divine Land" entered the Su Family to shoot material, in the end, it caused the Su Family to be saddled with a bad name.

The Third Elder couldn’t stand Ye Wanlan, to the point where just seeing her face would make her guts churn violently.

Because of Ye Wanlan, Su Jinran, a core disciple, had now become a cripple, unable even to maintain a clear mind at all times, let alone continue practicing the Taiyi Medical Skills.

In the end, this farce resulted in Ye Wanlan not only suffering no losses, but she also inexplicably received some medicinal materials that the Su Family gave her.

From that time on, the Third Elder always felt that their Su Family had been manipulated.

Now she was one hundred percent certain that Ye Wanlan was the real culprit.

What good could come from someone who associated with a murderer like Su Xueqing?

If Ye Wanlan thought she could use Su Xueqing to connect with the Su Family, then she was gravely mistaken.

None of the families among the Five Great Families of Yunjing would favor her simply because she had scored full marks in the liberal arts college entrance examination.

To them, whether it was liberal arts or science and engineering, it was all nothing more than ordinary people.

In the eyes of the martial arts-advocating Five Great Families of Yunjing, ordinary people were just playthings they could manipulate at will, easily crushed without even blowing off the dust.

"Third Elder, had you not spoken, I would have forgotten you, you old thing," Su Xueqing stretched out her hand, blocking Ye Wanlan’s front, and said with a smile, "I was so preoccupied with scolding Su Ningxiang earlier that I forgot about you, my sincere apologies."

"Su Xueqing!" The Third Elder exclaimed in shock and anger, "You truly have no respect for your elders, no understanding of hierarchy, it’s disgusting that the Su Family produced such a thing like you, healers are supposed to be modest and kind-hearted, but you have a heart of darkness!"

Su Ningxiang suppressed her rage, but couldn’t help feeling doubtful.

She and Su Xueqing were of the same generation and had learned the Taiyi Medical Skills together.

She knew Su Xueqing had a bad temper; she had even tried to deliberately provoke Su Xueqing into making mistakes in cultivation or medical treatment that would lead to irreversible consequences.

But indeed, Su Xueqing was able to perfectly control her emotions and not anger easily.

How was it that after three years, Su Xueqing had turned into a firecracker that would explode at the slightest touch?

Su Ningxiang’s brow slightly furrowed.

Could it be that aside from Zhu Yu and his grandson, Su Xueqing had another backer?

Her gaze fell on Ye Wanlan, who had been indifferent and calm from beginning to end, with a touch of inquiry.

"Speaking of a heart of darkness, how could that compare to the likes of the Su Family?" Ye Wanlan said with a faint smile, "You speak of the healer’s heart of a parent, but you turn a blind eye to real patients and sufferers, unworthy of being descended from Taiyi Palace."

"Scoundrel!" The Third Elder thundered in rage, "Ye Wanlan, don’t think that just because you’re protected by the Archaeological Center and Yunjing University, you can be so presumptuous in front of my Su Family!"

Hearing these threatening words, Ye Wanlan simply moved her eyebrows lightly: "Oh?"

"Also, don’t think that just because you stirred up trouble in Jiangcheng, you can cause waves in Yunjing too," the Third Elder said with a cold gaze, pressing, "The waters of Yunjing are deep, be careful not to drown yourself!"

The Five Great Families had been entrenched in Yunjing for three hundred years, with each family’s true heritage terrifyingly deep.

Even the Third Elder herself did not fully know the true trump cards of the Su Family.

But to use such trump cards against a commoner like Ye Wanlan would be too much of a waste.

"I don’t like the ocean, but I’m not afraid to face it directly," Ye Wanlan smiled, "So I look forward to seeing how you’re going to drown me."

The anger in the Third Elder’s chest increased, and she was already harboring the intent to kill: "You—"

"Third Elder, be patient and don’t be rash," the Second Elder leisurely interrupted her, "According to the rules, a criminal who disobeys the family’s regulations and returns to the clan without authorization indeed only has one thing that can absolve you of your sins."

"Second Sister, there’s no chance of that happening!" the Third Elder said with residual anger, "If her medical skills were so exceptional, why did Mr. Caspar fall into a deep coma under her care? If not for our eldest sister stepping in, Mr. Caspar would have long been dead!"

Caspar Bricken’s condition indeed was not severe enough to leave the Su Family at a loss, so they handed him over to Su Xueqing for treatment.

The purpose was twofold; one was to train the younger generation, and the other was to see if Su Xueqing could bear the position of the next Family Head of the Su Family.

Because if she could cure Caspar Bricken, then she would successfully facilitate a cooperation between the Su Family and the Bricken family.

That was why Su Ningxiang was so jealous of Su Xueqing to the point of insanity, wanting to get rid of her.

Su Xueqing had no ancestral protection to rely upon, so on what basis could she stand as an equal to her, Su Ningxiang?

"Since Xueqing dared to come back, she must also have a way to save Mr. Caspar, right?" Su Ningxiang said with a feigned smile, "Second Elder, Third Elder, since Xueqing is so confident, let’s take her back to treat Mr. Caspar."

"Very well," the Second Elder asked indifferently, "Su Xueqing, will you come back with us or not?"

If she did not return, then the only outcome for her would be a dead end.

"Of course I must return," Su Xueqing replied, neither servile nor overbearing. "Then please arrange for the Elders Council to contact Mr. Caspar, and I will treat him."

"She does have guts," the Second Elder remained indifferent. "Then follow us."

The previously tense atmosphere suddenly relaxed. Su Ningxiang gave Su Xueqing a cold glance and strode forward.

"Ah Lan," Su Xueqing let out a sigh, "I’m still a bit nervous."

The medical incident from three years ago, although not her fault, was a nightmare for any healer, having nearly witnessed her patient die on the operating table.

The inner demons were hard to dispel.

"There’s no need to be afraid, Xueqing," Ye Wanlan placed her hand on the back of Su Xueqing’s. "You have indeed received the true teachings of Palace Master Yun Qing, and you must cure Caspar personally to completely leave the past behind."

"I know," Su Xueqing took a few more breaths, her gaze gradually solidifying.

It wasn’t just for her, but for the future of Shenzhou.

She couldn’t let Su Ningxiang and her ilk destroy the original intentions of Taiyi Palace.

**

Yunjing, the Su Family.

Su Xueqing’s return caused a stir among those in the Su Family who knew of the past incident.

"Has she gone mad? She narrowly escaped with her life, and now she dares to come back?"

"I heard she returned because she’s confident she can treat Mr. Caspar."

"Treat him? What a joke. If she could really do that, would it be her turn?"

"Three years have passed, she still thinks she’s that genius girl who could match Sister Ningxiang..."

The mocking voices were ubiquitous, but Su Xueqing turned a deaf ear to them.

As long as Ye Wanlan was by her side, she felt an unprecedented sense of security.

Ye Wanlan was chatting in a group chat.

[YN]: The Brijin family, who’s familiar?

[World’s Richest]: A very familiar name, are they the ones who sell medicine?

[Deadly Poison Master]: I’m familiar! I often go there to buy medicines. However, some ingredients can’t be cultivated artificially, forcing me to go to uninhabited areas to find new ones.

[YN]: How is the standing of Caspar Bricken within the Brijin family?

[Deadly Poison Master]: Never heard of him, who is he?

[Ghostbuster Bro]: Sister YN finally asks about someone, and you, lad, haven’t heard of him. You’re really useless.

[Deadly Poison Master]: It’s unfair, I tell you. Although the Brijin family is not a super major family, with hundreds of members, how could I recognize everyone?

[Deadly Poison Master]: My memory has always been poor, I never remember unimportant people, but Sister YN, Rich Sister, and Sister Cow-Horse will always be on the first layer of my memory.

[YN]: Got it, send me a file on the Brijin family information.

Ye Wanlan turned off the phone screen, having gotten a clear picture in her mind.

This was a significant matter; the whole Elders Council had assembled.

Caspar Bricken had been paralyzed and under the care of the Su Family ever since, receiving the best convalescence.

His son, Wilson Bricken, shuttled between Yunjing and the Global Center every week, and he happened to be in town these days.

"Impossible!" Wilson exclaimed upon hearing of this matter, "Last time it was her who treated my father and caused his paralysis, nearly dying on the operating table. My father was lucky to escape with his life."

The look he gave Su Xueqing was filled with hatred: "She’s a murderer!"

This title made Su Xueqing’s eyelashes tremble.

"Don’t listen," Ye Wanlan stood unshaken, "All truths will eventually become clear; we’ll just show them."

"Mr. Wilson, please don’t be so agitated," Su Ningxiang smiled gently, "Xueqing wouldn’t care about her life to return without being sure she can make a difference. Otherwise, she would risk losing her life. Let her try."

Malicious and excited light flickered in Su Ningxiang’s eyes.

Even the Elders Council had been helpless against Caspar Bricken’s paralysis,

This time, Su Xueqing was doomed!