Chapter 770 (1/2)

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One more thing. The main royal alchemist of Soaring Sky had also entered the Ye Academy and was there to play a special role. Many people thought it was odd that this person was living as usual in Ye City.

Who was this alchemist? Everyone knew her as Sha Lan, the one who was once defeated by Ye Lang and Zhen Xiaoyan. The person who could’ve explained herself but did not.

Zhen Xiaoyan and the rest now knew that it was impossible for her to be pregnant because she was a virgin.

Her position at Ye City was peculiar. She even hangs out with Zhen Xiaoyan and the rest often, like good friends. No one understood them but did not look much into it.

Sha Lan kept a low profile and was a mysterious character. No one knew of her true intentions nor personality.

At the same time, everyone learned from Sha Lan that they must wait ten years for Ye Lang to return. This Was something they could do nothing about.

Although Li Yue also told them, they still had some hope but when Sha Lan, with her credentials, said the same thing, they must believe her because five years had already passed by then.

Ever since Ye Lang and Zhao Yarou disappeared, Li Yue had been guarding the ancient ruins. It had been five years but she never left it. She only passed messages to the Ye family.

Right now, there was a very peculiar gathering within Ye City. There were representatives from several powers of various countries. It seemed like a negotiation but not really.

Ye City was a neutral city so they could guarantee the safety of every party. At the same time, they did not lean towards any side. Even the people of Soaring Sky were treated the same.

Perhaps Ye City also wanted everyone to hold negotiations under peaceful conditions so this entire situation could end for the better. Or at least something would come out of the stalemate.

This gathering wasn’t an official one, the officials would never admit to holding a gathering like that. That was why the location was in a private residence.

The best place to hold such a meeting was the Ye Residence!

“Lanyu, don’t get mad later! Keep your wits about you! This is very important, it has to do with the livelihoods of people across the mainland.” This wasn’t the first reminder Ye Lanyu received. This time, her Second Sister, Ye Lanyun, was the one to remind her.

“I know that you know all of this but you said the same thing the last time. Yet you blasted them out of the room,” sighed Ye Lanyun.

Ye Lanyun understood that Ye Lanyu was understanding of the situation. But it did not mean she wasn’t going to get upset.

Every time she saw Sha Lan, Ye Lanyu would rage. She was a Tian Level master and at this point, if Sha Lan didn’t have bodyguards, she would’ve died many times already.

Sha Lan was the one who locked Ye Lang out, Li Yue told them and Sha Lan herself had admitted to it.

At the same time, Ye Lanyun and the rest wondered why Sha Lan stayed here although she knew it was dangerous. She said she was here to study Ye Lang’s alchemy but no one was really sure.

Everyone was studying the alchemy Ye Lang left behind but no one really understood his work. Even the head of the royal alchemists, Sha Lan, could not figure them out.

That was why Sha Lan gained respect for Ye Lang, impressed that he was a peerless alchemist!

Other than her research on his work, she also studied at the alchemy faculty and his teaching materials. She benefited a lot from his work.

Of course, the Ye family would not just let a person like Sha Lan gain knowledge in exchange for nothing. If she wanted to study here, then she must teach too, and she must share all she knew with everyone.

That meant she wasn’t just a student, she was also a teacher. She both received and shared her knowledge.

Initially, the Ye family gave this condition to make her life difficult because they thought she would never teach anything. That would mean she had to leak Soaring Sky’s secrets.

However, unexpectedly, she said yes. She was serious about it too, truly sharing her knowledge with the faculty. With her help, the alchemy weapons used by Soaring Sky were no longer mysterious.

When something wasn’t mysterious, everyone started to learn how to defend them.

Soaring Sky did not seem to care, they didn’t think Sha Lan was committing treason. Her position as Head Alchemist was still intact, they let her share and learn in this place.

Actually, to Soaring Sky, mastering Ye Lang’s alchemy was equally important. Sha Lan’s current knowledge wasn’t all that Soaring Sky had either. They still had secret weapons that they hadn’t used.

To use known knowledge in exchange for knowledge they didn’t have. This was a willing trade. Although Sha Lan’s ‘leaking’ of secrets looked like it was benefiting everyone instead of Soaring Sky, the truth might not be the case.

This time, Sha Lan was at the gathering as a representative of Soaring Sky. That meant she was likely to meet Ye Lanyu. No one knew what would happen then.

“Miss Lanyu, actually, Sha Lan isn’t a bad person. She’s like Ye Lang, they both only care about alchemy! She locked Ye Lang up because it was Zhao Yarou’s order, this wasn’t something she had a say in.” Zhen Xiaoyan was here too. She was in charge of placating everyone through her delicious cooking.

As long as everyone was in a good mood, then negotiations would go well. Perhaps the results would be satisfactory. This was Zhen Xiaoyan’s role to play today, courtesy of Seventh Brother.

“Xiaoyan, you’re too kind, you can forgive anyone!” Ye Lanyu shook her head exasperatedly. She had nothing to say to Zhen Xiaoyan.

Ye Lang had always loved Zhen Xiaoyan. Although it was just for her food, this is a reason why Ye Lanyu also loved Zhen Xiaoyan.

“Actually, at the time, Ye Lang and I were at fault… I’m the one who needs to be forgiven,” said Zhen Xiaoyan.

“I don’t think it’s really your fault. She’s the one who didn’t explain herself, she put herself in the situation willingly. If she wants to die, can you say that you killed her?” said Ye Lanyu. Everyone already knew about this gossip.

“...” Zhen Xiaoyan did not speak. At this point, she didn’t understand why Sha Lan did it either. She couldn’t accept Sha Lan’s answer because she felt like a person’s reputation was very important. Why didn’t she explain herself?

This was just a difference in values. Some people thought reputation was important, some didn’t.

“Forget about it. I heard Cousin Longji will be here today, also the little princess from Ai LA. It’s been five years, I wonder how she looks like now! I heard she’s now grown, a budding flower…” Ye Lang said excitedly.

If Soaring Sky was here, Vermilion Bird and Ai La had to send their representatives too. Other powers, including the beastmen, were expected too.

“Such vulgar descriptions! But if she’s grown, how can she be a budding flower!” The seventh princess took the chance to insult Ye Lanyu.

“Tsk, just a description. She must be a budding flower. It’s been five years but I don’t think she’ll grow too quickly… At least, I don’t think her rack will be as big as yours…” Ye Lanyu looked at the seventh princess a little enviously, though she sounded nonchalant.

“You’re impossible! You’re almost thirty, yet you’re still talking nonsense! That must be why no one wants to date you!” the seventh princess blushed.

“Thirty? I still have so many years left! If I’m almost thirty, you too! Also, I scared them all away, not because I talk nonsense… Ptui!” said Ye Lanyu.

“Uh… Are you both… talking about me?” They heard a small voice.

“No, I’m talking about… Hey, miss, you look very familiar. Have we met before?” Ye Lanyu turned to see that it was a very cute girl, about eleven or twelve.

There was an elegant young lady next to this girl. The lady smiled faintly at Ye Lanyu and the rest.

“Ah, Cousin Longji, when did you arrive? Why didn’t you tell us? We could’ve greeted you,” said Ye Lanyun.

“With our current identities, how could we make dramatic entrances? Your place is surrounded by Soaring Sky.” Princess Longji smiled.

Princess Longji took one look at Ye Lanyu and said, “Lanyu, that’s enough of staring. That girl is Kaline. She spent so much time with you, how can you not recognise her?”

“Ah, that’s Princess Kaline, uh… yeah…” Ye Lanyu suddenly realised who the little princess was.

“What? Is it because she has changed too much and you couldn't recognise her?” said Princess Longji.

“No, not too much. She changed too little. I thought she’d be at least like a budding flower. She is more like a bud now,” said Ye Lanyu very honestly.

“...” The little princess was silent as she stared at Ye Lanyu resentfully.