Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 789 Combine the strength of all sides! [1st update]

Chapter 789: 789 Combine the strength of all sides! [1st update]

"..."

The entire hall fell silent.

Everyone looked at Khor Peiqing in shock, revealing expressions of disbelief.

With a clang, the cup in Lin Huaijin’s hand fell to the ground. He opened his mouth wide, almost suspecting he had heard wrong.

"As expected of the Guardian, knowing indeed significantly more." Khor Peiqing smiled lightly. "I am indeed a member of the Royal Family of Chongming Country, but I can assure you, I have never done anything against moral principles."

"Although Chongming Country is now controlled by the Supreme Wisdom, such a large kingdom naturally has devout pacifists like you." Kang Mufeng respectfully cupped his fist. "With you leading the way, Ah Lan won’t have to get hurt. But if you want to open the passage, your lineage..."

"Auntie, since you are part of the Chongming Royal Family, yet you sealed your own lineage, you must have faced an insurmountable injustice." Ye Wanlan’s brows lowered. "If you unseal your bloodline, wouldn’t the Royal Family of Chongming come after you?"

Khor Peiqing paused, "They would, but only for a while. I must first send you to Atlantis, then find a way to awaken your lineage."

Even if she went, she may very well not return.

Upon leaving Chongming Country and stepping onto land, she had abandoned her past name, giving herself a fresh start.

At that moment, Khor Peiqing only wanted to be an ordinary person, to live a simple and stable life.

This thought intensified after forming a family with Lin Huaijin and giving birth to Lin Wenli, living this way for over twenty years.

Khor Peiqing was not oblivious to the turmoil the entire world was in during this time.

Some responsibilities, despite changing her name, were still hers to bear; she could no longer continue to live in hiding.

"Mom, I want to go too." Lin Wenli pressed his lips together. "If only you go, I won’t be at ease."

"No!" Khor Peiqing’s expression suddenly turned sharp. "You cannot go. You are my bloodline, but luckily not marked by the Supreme Wisdom. If you go, you will become a puppet of the Supreme Wisdom!"

Lin Wenli was abruptly frozen in place.

"Shenzhou University is about to start, so stay on land." Khor Peiqing’s voice softened slightly. "It’s up to you to find a way to deal with Chongming Country, listen and obey."

After a prolonged silence, Lin Wenli mumbled a response.

"Uncle, Wenli, I’ll protect Aunt well." Ye Wanlan raised her head. "Since so much time has passed and Cangyuan Country has not been swallowed by Chongming Country, Cangyuan Country must have a strong card. Before I have confidence to face the Supreme Wisdom, I will not go to Chongming Country."

Lin Huaijin only felt heartache, his eyes heavy. He raised his hand to pat her on the shoulder but froze in place, unable to move.

He was just an ordinary person, destined to be of no help in this journey.

"Peiqing, Ah Lan..." Lin Huaijin’s lips trembled as he uttered with choked voice, "I’ll... I’ll always wait for your return, you must come back."

"We will, Uncle." Ye Wanlan smiled at him. "Take care of yourself too."

Khor Peiqing said nothing, just raised her hand to tidy Lin Huaijin’s collar.

"Then let’s set off now." Kang Mufeng stood up. "Qingxian and I will accompany Ah Lan and Madam Khor. If Chongming Country truly sends people, we can fend them off for you."

As long as they successfully entered Atlantis and stepped on Cangyuan Country’s land, safety would be greatly increased.

"Alright." Ye Wanlan nodded. "Before we leave, I need to write a letter first."

She returned to the study, prepared the ink, and began writing on snow-white rice paper.

[Tingting, time is pressing, and I cannot wait until you finish your retreat to leave for Atlantis.

I know the Life-Devouring Gu has reached the late stage within you, consuming your flesh and vitality, so I’ve left ample medicinal herbs. You must take care of yourself.

This journey to Atlantis is both for Shenzhou and to find a way to resolve the Life-Devouring Gu.

Though I told Rong Qi not to let you come find me, I know that once you make a decision, no one can change it, just like me in that aspect.

Therefore, any action should follow your heart.

But no matter what, I want to see the complete you.]

Finishing the last word, Ye Wanlan slowly exhaled, dried the ink, folded the rice paper, and put it in an envelope.

She handed the letter to Rong Qi, instructing him to give it to Yan Tingfeng after he finishes his retreat.

Rong Qi carefully took the envelope.

"Let’s go." Ye Wanlan strapped her instrument bag containing the Sun and Moon Ruyi Zither, the Shadow Trailing Sword, and even the Shen Wei Spear.

"Miss Ye!" came a panting voice—it was Faluk. "Miss Ye, Old Wu knows you are heading to Atlantis, and he sent me to bring the Ocean Stabilizing Pearl for you! Also... a set of armor."

Ye Wanlan was startled, "Ocean Stabilizing Pearl?"

"Old Wu said the Ocean Stabilizing Pearl could add an extra layer of safety for you, and the submarine hasn’t reached the core assembly stage." Faluk placed the box containing the Ocean Stabilizing Pearl, "In any case, you must return triumphantly."

Ye Wanlan took the Ocean Stabilizing Pearl, then raised her head, "Armor?"

Faluk puffed out his chest proudly, "I spent a month forging this armor, its defense is exceptionally strong, and it can double the user’s combat power for three minutes."

Ye Wanlan didn’t need Faluk to explain; she could discern from its patterns and materials that it was an astonishing suit of armor.

"Rest assured, Miss Ye, this armor, when inactive, feels like regular clothing and lacks any weight," Faluk added, "but once activated, it becomes exceptionally sturdy."

"Thank you," Ye Wanlan solemnly expressed her gratitude.

Faluk seemed embarrassed, "Just doing my best, it’s my duty, Miss Ye, no need to thank."

After donning the armor, Ye Wanlan bid farewell to everyone before leaving with Khor Peiqing, Kang Mufeng, and Zhu Qingxian.

"Be careful on the road!" Lin Huaijin chased after them, shouting loudly, "I’m waiting for you at home!"

**

In the depths of the Nanling Sea, Chongming Country.

A highly technologically advanced nation, its level of civilization development even surpassing that of the Global Center.

At this moment, somewhere, a woman suddenly opened her eyes.

"I smell the scent of a traitor," Her lips curled into a cruel smile, "So, she’s not dead yet."

"Who?" The person beside her was surprised, "Under the Supreme Wisdom, it is impossible for Chongming Country to have a traitor."

Because all citizens of Chongming Country are controlled by the Supreme Wisdom, life and death only take a moment.

Even the King himself cannot defy the Supreme Wisdom’s orders.

Of course, such coercive restraints lead to much dissatisfaction.

However, when the citizens of Chongming awaken their lineage, they are stamped by the Supreme Wisdom.

If they dare to harbor disrespect toward the Supreme Wisdom, they will be annihilated instantly.

"Qingluan." The woman slowly clasped her fingers, "I’ve found you."

Qingluan, once the Third Princess of Chongming Country!

"Third Princess?!" The person was amazed, "Wasn’t she dead?"

"Humph, probably self-sealed her lineage, hid among people on the shore." The woman snorted, "For her, twenty years were just a snap of fingers. But knowing full well she betrayed our country, she still dared to return."

Saying this, she rose coldly, eyes filled with killing intent.

"If she dares to return, let it all be on me." The woman showed few signs of excitement in her eyes, "This time, let her truly die!"

"But..." The person hesitated, "Qingluan is after all... should the Queen blame..."

"Afraid of what?" The woman sneered, "As long as she’s killed before returning to Atlantis, lacking evidence of her existence, no one would know Qingluan remains alive."

She absolutely won’t allow Qingluan to reappear in Atlantis!