Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 729 is just like Princess Yongning and Empress Valenkina [1 more].

Chapter 729: 729 is just like Princess Yongning and Empress Valenkina [1 more].

The history of the Romanov Family spans over a thousand years.

Several centuries ago, the Romanov and Valenkine families were renowned alongside the Six Great Sects.

However, three hundred years ago, Shenzhou was engulfed in a Battle of Ten Thousand Armies, leading to the annihilation of the Six Great Sects. Their legacy waned and eventually disappeared.

But the Romanov Family continued to prosper. Even at the end of the twentieth century, amidst rapid technological advancement, the Romanov Family, though secluded from the world, still saw a swift rise in their power.

Unlike the heirs of the current Five Great Families of Yunjing, who are weaker than the leaders of the Six Great Sects of the past, Mei En Romanov’s talent and strength surpass those of her ancestors.

Romanov, Heaven-Connecting Spiritual Power,

As the heir of the Romanov Family, Mei En constantly observes the world’s dynamics. She is also aware that the Mount Penglai and Beiming Sect have left no legacy behind.

Though the Penglai Observatory is named "Penglai" and situated under Mount Penglai, it only practices traditional Taoist arts, not Penglai Magic.

The Rong Family stems from the Great Purity Sect. Despite its close ties with Mount Penglai, it’s absolutely impossible for them to possess the Penglai Heart Method.

"That’s another deal, then." Ye Wanlan smiled slightly, "Earlier, Lady Mei’en mentioned that in our line of work, negotiations require an exchange of equal value."

Mei En’s expression changed abruptly.

Ye Wanlan said leisurely, "But I equally don’t think Lady Mei’en can offer anything that could tempt me. Don’t you agree?"

In just a few brief sentences, the dynamics shifted instantly.

For the first time, Mei En found herself in a lower position during negotiations.

People in their position must always maintain a dominant stance to negotiate effectively and obtain what they desire.

What made Mei En wary was that Rong Si had discovered her need for the Penglai Heart Method.

The Penglai Heart Method has long been lost, but it is recorded in ancient books that this method can restrain inner demons. If practiced to the Ninth Layer, it can reach an ultimate, selfless supreme realm.

At this realm, spells would no longer backfire on the practitioner.

Penglai Saintess Yue Zheng is the only person at this realm.

Unlike martial arts, spells draw power from the heavens, yin-yang, and five elements, inevitably causing backlash during their use.

Psychics and spellcasters are essentially alike, with similar situations, capable even of worsening their bodies due to repeated possession by spirits.

Even Mei En suffered greatly from it.

Could she refuse the Penglai Heart Method?

Impossible.

"I finally understand the mood of Empress Valenkina going to Fengyuan, negotiating with Princess Yongning." Mei En took several breaths and closed her eyes, "Probably still harboring discontent inside but forced to agree."

Ye Wanlan raised an eyebrow: "Looks like we’ve reached another agreement."

"If you can give me the Penglai Heart Method, I will help you extract the spirit from Si Yanshu’s body." Mei En opened her eyes, enunciating slowly, "But on the condition that it absolutely does not affect the Romanov Family."

"Of course." Ye Wanlan extended her hand, "Then, pleasant cooperation."

"Pleasant cooperation." Mei En shook hands with her, "What’s the favor you want from me?"

"Help me manipulate the drawing lots." Ye Wanlan said lightly, "Si Minghe will be my opponent."

"A minor thing." Mei En snorted softly, "Si Minghe’s death doesn’t matter, but how to deal with Si Yanshu will take careful planning."

Ye Wanlan flipped her wrist, revealing a jade scroll in her palm: "This contains three layers of the Penglai Heart Method, enough for you."

Mei En was surprised by Ye Wanlan’s generosity: "You just give it to me like this, aren’t you afraid the People of Shenzhou will blame you? Call you a traitor?"

"Why would it." Ye Wanlan chuckled lightly, "If I can offer it to you, it means I don’t think you’ll have the ability to suppress me even after mastering the three layers of the Penglai Heart Method."

This statement angered Mei En but she quickly shook her head: "Honest words, but truly annoying to hear."

"Truth is often unpleasant." Ye Wanlan stood with hands behind her back, "I hope we’ll always be great partners."

"Just like Empress Valenkina and Princess Yongning then?" Mei En snorted softly, "That will depend on how much benefit our cooperation brings."

Ye Wanlan suddenly smiled: "Yes, just like Empress Valenkina and Xiang Lan in those days."

She was also looking forward to it.

**

Meanwhile, Si Minghe was still reporting today’s intel to the Si Family.

"Clan Leader, Lady, indeed, I have not engaged Rong Qi yet, but I have encountered Rong Si." Si Minghe said grimly, "Rong Si’s strength is on par with mine, yet she isn’t even listed among the core disciples in the Rong Family."

Upon hearing this, the Si Clan Patriarch and Lady Si exchanged glances, seeing the seriousness in each other’s eyes: "Is this true?"

"Indeed." Si Minghe said, "Though sent by the Rong Family to participate in the Spirit Summoning Battle, her strength might be higher than typical core disciples, but certainly cannot surpass Rong Qi."

"So it seems the Rong Family is truly unfathomable." Si Clan Patriarch pondered, "Although our Si Family excels in yin-yang, five elements, arcane arts, martial arts, and mechanical techniques, it’s not as specialized as the Five Great Families of Yunjing, each devoted to one area."

Knowledge has hierarchy; every profession has its specialization.

In divination, the Rong Family ranks first.

In arts, the Su Family excels.

In martial arts, the Huo Family leads.

Lady Si hesitated: "Rong Si’s individual strength doesn’t represent the entire Rong Family, does it?"

"Lady, you’re mistaken." Si Clan Patriarch shook his head, "Rong Si is merely a regular member. Her strength reflects the mid-tier power of the Rong Family, with Rong Qi yet to act, and the Rong Family still has the Elders Council. Indeed, these People of Shenzhou are insidious and cunning, experts at feigning weakness."

The Si Family wasn’t established by one person but a group.

This group included experts in Taoist arts, martial arts, traditional medicine, and mechanical techniques.

They chose "Si," an ancient surname, to establish the Si Family at the Global Center.

However, three hundred years ago when they left Shenzhou, they no longer considered themselves People of Shenzhou.

Especially after so long, the Si Family has become one of the key players at the Global Center, looking down upon the fallen Shenzhou of three centuries ago.

"This is troublesome." Lady Si worried, "No wonder the Su Family has refused to heal Xiao Shu; they’re deeply hidden."

"Minghe, while competing, continue to gather intelligence." Si Clan Patriarch’s voice was icy, "When necessary, do not hesitate to kill. I authorize you to mobilize all the family’s power."

Rong Qi is the Young Family Head of the Rong Family, impossible to kill, but Rong Si, can she not be killed?