Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 658 Who else to provoke but the Master of Highest Heaven Tower, this ferocious god [Part 2]

Chapter 658: 658 Who else to provoke but the Master of Highest Heaven Tower, this ferocious god [Part 2]

"..."

The entire hall fell into silence.

A certain bleak killing intent erupted instantly, accompanied by an intensely cold aura.

This icy hostility moved even Ye Wanlan, let alone the others.

Rong Yu, who never had any aptitude for divination and with limited cultivation, directly collapsed from his chair onto the floor.

Rong Qi’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat.

He should have anticipated this; after Rong Jingqiu uttered those words, it would directly provoke Yan Tingfeng.

Although Rong Qi knew nothing about love, Yan Tingfeng had disclosed some matters to him, so he naturally knew Yan Tingfeng’s feelings for Ye Wanlan.

Surprisingly, the calmest among them was Ye Wanlan, who even poured herself another cup of tea and slowly took a sip: "Reason?"

Huo Yunling’s sudden decision to return to the Huo Family was definitively not just due to the insights gained during his cloistered cultivation.

Returning to the Huo Family to contend with Huo Yunyi for the position of family head was a struggle for power.

Then why propose to the Lin Family?

"The reason given was rather... uh, bizarre." Su Yingxia thought for a moment, and could only use this word to describe it, "Because he likes girls who wear cheongsams."

Bing He was shocked, utterly incredulous: "Is that it?"

"Of course not." Yan Tingfeng had already restrained his killing intent, regaining his calm, "Power and status are his ultimate pursuits."

Rong Yu struggled to stand up, leaning on the armrest of the chair, still quite confused: "Why does marrying Student Ye have to do with power and status?"

"Xueqing has become the Su Family Head, and it’s widely known that Xueqing and I are friends; this means that if I ever need something, the Su Family would definitely side with me." Ye Wanlan said unhurriedly, "Although the Five Great Families have always looked down upon worldly possessions, that doesn’t mean they don’t need them."

Su Yingxia nodded slightly: "Wanlan is now the cherished treasure held by the Cultural Relics Bureau and Yunjing University, and she has a certain influence internationally."

"Most importantly, my status within the Lin Family is merely that of an ordinary member." Ye Wanlan smiled faintly, "If he truly becomes the Huo Family Patriarch, the Lin Family would be eager to form an alliance through marriage."

Huo Yunling’s strategy is quite clever.

Rong Yu couldn’t help but inhale sharply: "Doesn’t this mean obtaining Student Ye means obtaining the world?"

"Though exaggerated, but—" Su Yingxia frowned, "still not wrong."

"No." Ye Wanlan replied calmly.

Marrying her?

What a dream.

Even if she were to wed, the word "marry" would definitely not exist.+

Yunjing is her chessboard, whoever wishes to join this game must have the strength to match her in a duel.

Huo Yunling, still not qualified.

This world cannot be obtained by just anyone.

To want the world, one must first have the ability to protect it.

Just wanting power without responsibility, where in this world would such good fortune exist?

Ye Wanlan maintained a calm expression and asked: "What about Young Master Yun Yi?"

"Because Yun Yi is absent, this matter is causing quite a stir." Rong Jingqiu paced with his hands behind his back, shaking his head and sighing, "He and Shaoyu are still on their journey, likely needing a few more days to return, they’re in seclusion and we can’t reach them."

Rong Qi said: "If Brother Huo were here, he could directly dismiss this matter, saving Miss Ye the trouble."

"No." Yet Ye Wanlan replied, "His absence is just right, it gives us the opportunity to act."

Yan Tingfeng’s eyes narrowed slightly, then he suddenly laughed: "I and Xiao Wan truly have our hearts connected, arriving at the same thought."

Opportunity to act?

The others exchanged glances, all feeling a slight unease.

Especially Rong Qi, who knew Yan Tingfeng’s true identity, felt his heart pounding uncontrollably.

Why did Huo Yunling provoke the formidable Master of Highest Heaven Tower?

"You all need not interfere in this matter, I have my ways." Ye Wanlan rose, "I must return to the Lin Family."

If all goes well, both the Huo Family and the Lin Family will be drawn into this game.

**

Upon returning to the Lin Family courtyard, Ye Wanlan sat down by the stone table.

She first took out the Mingyue Token, then a dagger, and made a cut on her palm.

"Swish!"

Blood oozed out, drop by drop falling onto the Mingyue Token, the crimson once again enveloping the translucent jade.

The jade seemed insatiable, even beginning to absorb Ye Wanlan’s blood.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess!" Qingyun Pendant exclaimed, "Please stop!"

Ye Wanlan didn’t even raise an eyebrow, merely watched her blood flow into the Mingyue Token.

The bloodletting continued for a full five minutes, only then did the Mingyue Token cease its function.

Ye Wanlan’s complexion had paled somewhat, yet her mind slowly relaxed: "Indeed, my blood is useful."

Though she had no knowledge of the specific benefits of her blood, it was enough that it nourished the Mingyue Token and Shen Mingshu’s spirit.

Ye Wanlan swallowed a few pills.

Just then, the courtyard door was knocked upon.

It was Steward Lin, his face solemn, though utilizing a respectful term, his tone held no reverence: "Miss Wanlan, Miss Shiyuan has an urgent matter, she requests your presence."

It has come.

Ye Wanlan narrowed her eyes, secured the Mingyue Token, then slowly walked out and opened the door.

Steward Lin coldly surveyed her from head to toe: "Miss Wanlan, please."

No one knew what kind of luck Ye Wanlan had stumbled upon to have someone like Huo Yunling come to the Lin Family with a marriage proposal.

Even though Ye Wanlan’s reputation was considerable, it paled in comparison to Huo Yunling.

Steward Lin shook his head, watching Ye Wanlan enter the pavilion.

"Zheng! Zheng zheng——"

The zither’s melody was melodious, intertwining with the sound of trickling streams and birdcalls, making one’s heart feel at ease.

Lin Shiyuan rarely played such tunes, but today she played "Spring Blossoms" especially, as she was in a good mood.

"Zheng——"

As the last note fell, Lin Shiyuan stood up and walked over to the stone table: "Sit."

Lifting her gaze, she noticed Ye Wanlan had already taken a seat, her expression slightly cooling.

"Although you have just returned, the events of the past couple of days must have been communicated to you by the Su Family Head." Lin Shiyuan took a sip of tea, her voice calm, "Young Master Yun Ling will bring people tomorrow to present the betrothal gifts, seven days later is the auspicious date."

Huo Yunling proposing to Ye Wanlan wasn’t something she expected, but it wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Ye Wanlan’s eyebrows arched slightly, a smile lifting the corners of her lips, casually and mischievously: "Oh?"

"For you and the Lin Family, Young Master Yun Ling’s proposal is an excellent opportunity." Lin Shiyuan placed her teacup down, looking coolly at Ye Wanlan, "I do not wish for you to refuse."

Of course, she wouldn’t permit Ye Wanlan to refuse.

She wanted Ye Wanlan to know that, in this Lin Family, it was still her word that ruled.