Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 618 Lin Jiayan and his wife, Prince Yan’s Sword! [2 more - s]

Chapter 618: 618 Lin Jiayan and his wife, Prince Yan’s Sword! [2 more Chapters]

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression changed except for Kang Mufeng, who remained composed; both Ye Wanlan and Yan Tingfeng couldn’t help but look different.

Even Ye Wanlan hadn’t anticipated that Zhu Qingxian wasn’t her biological mother.

But on second thought, just because the first person she saw when she was conscious was Zhu Qingxian, it did not necessarily mean she was Zhu Qingxian’s daughter.

Yet, how could she explain the resemblance she shared with Zhu Qingxian?

Ye Wanlan remained silent, simply looking at Zhu Qingxian.

"Years ago, before you were born, your parents entrusted you to me," Zhu Qingxian closed her eyes, "When I went to pick you up, they had vanished without a trace, and at the agreed spot, only you remained in your swaddling cloths."

That was indeed a very long time ago.

But even after so long, Zhu Qingxian couldn’t forget—

It was a rainy night when she reached the agreed spot, the ground was washed not only with rainwater but also with crimson blood.

The blood mingled with the rain, continuously cleansing a piece of floorboard.

And beneath that floorboard was Ye Wanlan, still in swaddling clothes.

Zhu Qingxian didn’t know what had happened here; the pouring rain washed away any signs of struggle.

But she knew the Lin family couple had paid a heavy price to save Ye Wanlan’s life.

This place was not safe to stay, Zhu Qingxian immediately took Ye Wanlan to another city.

She always felt that Ye Wanlan was different from other children. The moment the little girl opened her eyes to the world, her ice-blue pupils seemed as if they had seen through everything.

Naturally, Zhu Qingxian adored Ye Wanlan, but whenever Ye Wanlan called her "Mommy," she felt a sense of embarrassment and inadequacy, for with her qualifications and abilities, she was unworthy to be her mother.

After all, Ye Wanlan was of Lin Jiayan’s bloodline, and Zhu Qingxian feared that she would be discovered by certain people, constantly moving her from place to place.

Until Ye Wanlan was five, Kang Mufeng found her, saying they needed to take over the responsibility from the previous Guardian and had to sever all other ties.

Zhu Qingxian was aware of how dangerous her line of work was; if she continued to keep Ye Wanlan by her side, it would only put Ye Wanlan in perpetual danger.

She left Ye Wanlan with a heavy heart and from then on, vanished without a trace.

The early work of a Guardian was extremely hard, and for over a decade, Zhu Qingxian hardly had any rest.

To facilitate their duties, she and Kang Mufeng became a nominal couple.

Even Old Master Kang and Old Madam Kang had no idea that their eldest son was the Guardian of Nanling Sea.

Later, when she finally had a pause in her work, she learned that Ye Wanlan had been taken back by Lin Huaijin and his wife.

This news made Zhu Qingxian simultaneously anxious and relieved.

Lin Huaijin was Lin Jiayan’s brother, and the Lin Family was Ye Wanlan’s home.

If Ye Wanlan could live an ordinary life and pass it in peace, it would be a wonderful thing.

However, the harm once suffered by Lin Weilan doomed Ye Wanlan to be unable to escape the maelstrom.

Zhu Qingxian was terrified that something might happen to Ye Wanlan, for she wouldn’t know how to explain it to Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jiayan.

But to her surprise, Ye Wanlan’s abilities and wit had grown too rapidly, far surpassing that of the Lin Jiayan couple from years ago.

This time, Ye Wanlan trapped three individuals with Divine Bloodlines on her own, her power could only be described as terrifying.

After Zhu Qingxian recounted the events, she paused and whispered, "I... am not a qualified mother, nor do I deserve to be your mother."

Ye Wanlan took a deep breath and said, "Aunt Qingxian, may I know who my mother is?"

This time, Zhu Qingxian did not answer directly but said softly, "Wanlan, you must seek out your mother’s identity on your own. Neither Mufeng nor I can assist you; it involves many complex matters, many of which even I am not clear about."

"Alright," Ye Wanlan didn’t ask further, but changed the subject, "Then, where is my father now?"

This time it was Kang Mufeng who spoke first, "Jiayan is definitely still alive, but he is the prime target of that group of people. His absence is probably due to fear of causing trouble, Wanlan, don’t be sad, both Jiayan... and your mother love you."

"I know." Ye Wanlan smiled lightly, "As long as they are alive, there will be a day when we meet again."

From Zhu Qingxian’s narration, she knew that her very birth had been a great struggle.

"It’s still Wanlan who’s strong-willed," Kang Mufeng smiled, "In fact, many folk tales are true; they just become legends over time due to fewer witnesses."

Yan Tingfeng lightly lifted his gaze, "So, does Atlantis truly exist?"

"It does," Kang Mufeng confirmed, "They call themselves Atlantians, and their realm is Ancient Atlantis. They believe they are a superior race of new humans because they also have the ability to move underwater."

Ye Wanlan said in a light voice, "Regrettably, although water has granted them new abilities, it has also greatly restricted them. They cannot communicate with water and their powers can be significantly weakened."

"Correct," Kang Mufeng looked at Ye Wanlan with approval, "But if they enter the water, their combat power multiplies several times over. The Nanling Sea, however, would greatly deplete our own powers."

"However..." Zhu Qingxian pondered for a moment, "Since Wanlan is not affected by the Will of Supreme Wisdom, she must have even stronger powers within her."

"As if in thought, Kang Mufeng said, "Why not take advantage of this time of rest to help Wanlan train a bit? Although it’s not yet time for her to enter the Nanling Sea, it’s better to start early than late."

"Thank you both," Ye Wanlan’s eyebrows perked up, "I also thank you on behalf of my parents."

To become stronger has always been the goal she pursued in life.

"You’re too kind," Kang Mufeng waved his hand, "Actually, even if the Atlantians hadn’t come ashore, Qingxian and I would have sought you out."

He took a box out of his backpack, slid it forward with a smile, "This is something Qingxian and I came across while on patrol, and I think you’ll have a great need for it."

Ye Wanlan’s eyelashes quivered suddenly.

She hadn’t opened the box, yet she already felt a powerful attraction.

This attraction sped up her heartbeat and made her fingers tremble slightly.

"Open it and see," Kang Mufeng said, "This is all Qingxian and I can give you for now."

Ye Wanlan closed her eyes, and a few seconds later, she reached out and opened the box.

Upon seeing the contents of the box, Ye Wanlan’s expression changed instantly, and she rose abruptly.

No wonder she had such a reaction, for this was—

The sword guard... of Prince Yan’s Sword!