Chapter 171: Reserves

Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Reserves

Meanwhile!

Within one of the families!

The Patriarch had just returned.

He was showing a Crystal Core to the assembled crowd!

The onlookers stared at the Star Level Exotic Beast Crystal Core, their eyes wide. They could hardly believe what they were seeing!

This!

A Star Level Exotic Beast Crystal Core!

WHOA!

So amazing!

"Patriarch, what a haul you’ve brought back this time!"

"A Star Level Exotic Beast Crystal Core... It’s countless times more precious than a Diamond Level one!"

......

As the comments came one after another, the Patriarch gazed at the Crystal Core.

Hearing the words of his clansmen, a proud expression appeared on his face.

But the pride lasted only for a moment before he adopted a humble expression. After all, he knew this Exotic Beast Crystal Core was only obtained thanks to Lord Ye.

"Alright, now. We were only able to return safely and obtain this Exotic Beast Crystal Core because of Lord Ye. If we had gone out on our own, who knows what would have happened."

As the Patriarch spoke, he recalled the wounds he’d seen on the members of the Alliance Guard Army.

If his group had faced those Star Level Exotic Beasts along the way...

Forget about hunting them; just making it back safely would have been an entirely different matter.

Just as they were talking,

someone burst in from outside in a hurry.

"Patriarch, Patriarch!"

"Hm? What is it?"

the Patriarch asked, looking at the man.

The man caught his breath and said, "I heard Lord Ye is leaving the Evergreen Barrier! He’s going back to the Cyan Ink Barrier."

The Patriarch was stunned by his words!

’What?!’

’He’s going back this soon?!’

"Let’s go, I’m going out to check. Is Lord Ye really leaving already?"

"It’s probably not a rumor!"

"I’ll go take a look first. If Lord Ye is truly leaving, I must see him off."

The Patriarch immediately headed outside!

Meanwhile, the patriarchs of other families had also gotten the news. One by one, they emerged to see if it was true.

And soon enough, it was confirmed!

「At the same time.」

The Third King General, Fu Huiyu, had just finished showering, washing away the stench of blood.

Just then, she heard an urgent knock on her door.

She opened it at once.

The Sixth King General, Yu Bingyan, was standing outside.

Yu Bingyan stared at Fu Huiyu.

Her eyes went wide in a daze!

’What a beauty, fresh from her bath!’

’Her skin is so incredibly smooth, and there are still water droplets clinging to her hair!’

Not only that, Fu Huiyu was wrapped in a bath towel that exuded a fragrant scent!

’She’s absolutely gorgeous!’

But most importantly!

That magnificent swell!

It made Yu Bingyan feel as if she were standing before a vast ocean!

The sound of crashing waves was endless!

TSK TSK!

As Yu Bingyan sized her up, Fu Huiyu started to feel uncomfortable under that intense gaze!

"Still staring?"

’Good thing it’s only Yu Bingyan!’

’If it were a man, I’d have gouged his eyes out by now!’

"What is it? Come in and talk!"

Yu Bingyan chuckled sheepishly and entered the room. "Ye Yunyi is leaving. And he’s not just leaving; he’s taking the people from the Beast Taming Palace and all their Exotic Beasts with him to the Cyan Ink Barrier."

Huh?!

Fu Huiyu knew Ye Yunyi wouldn’t be staying for long, but she never imagined it would be this soon!

"That guy, he certainly works fast. It seems he only came to handle the Beast Taming Palace’s affairs. If it weren’t for the joint hunting initiative, he probably would have left even earlier."

"What a shame. It looks like there’s no keeping him here this time!"

Fu Huiyu shook her head, sighing with regret.

Beside her, Yu Bingyan watched her and said, "Not necessarily. There might be a way."

"Oh?!"

"What way?"

"Don’t you forget, that guy is a marriage fiend," Yu Bingyan said, pausing for effect. "If you just reel him in... well, wouldn’t he have to obediently move his whole family over here?"

"That way, no matter what Shangguan Yulan offers him, it’ll be useless. You’d be giving him yourself. How could she possibly compete with that?"

"Tell me, am I wrong?!"

Fu Huiyu: "..." ’Wrong, my ass!’

’Am I wrong?!’

’What kind of terrible ideas are you always spouting!’

’If you think it’s such a great idea, why don’t you do it yourself?!’

’It’s not like you’re unattractive!’

Fu Huiyu looked at Yu Bingyan, knowing she was just teasing her on purpose!

She didn’t bother trading insults!

She just lunged at her!

The two of them immediately started to playfully wrestle!

「A short while later.」

The two of them emerged from the room.

They headed for the Beast Taming Palace!

However, once they arrived, they realized they had underestimated the situation!

A whole crowd of patriarchs had already gathered there!

Many had even brought the young women of their families!

They were currently shouting, "Lord Ye, my daughter has a marriage contract with you! Look, since you’re going back this time, why not take my daughter with you?!"

"That’s right, Lord Ye! My daughter cherishes her marriage contract and thinks of nothing else! Look, just take her back with you! What do you say?!"

.......

And that wasn’t all!

Some patriarchs were even prepared to follow Ye Yunyi themselves!

However, while Ye Yunyi accepted all requests to take the young women with him,

as for the patriarchs who wanted to tag along...

he just rolled his eyes and ignored them completely!

"Alright, make way, make way!"

Fu Huiyu called out.

One of the patriarchs turned around, ready to snap, ’Who do you think you are, telling us to make way! Get in line like everyone else!’

But in the next moment,

he recognized the two King Generals.

His lip twitched.

He instantly swallowed the words he was about to say!

"Oh, it’s the two King Generals! Please, come through, come through."

His anger instantly vanished, replaced by a beaming smile as he made a path for Fu Huiyu and Yu Bingyan.

The patriarchs in front heard this and also began to part ways.

Ye Yunyi looked at the two approaching King Generals.

"I’m heading back to the Cyan Ink Barrier,"

Ye Yunyi said. As the two King Generals glanced over, their eyes fell upon the Exotic Beasts.

They were instantly stunned!

’Wait a minute!’

’We’ve been to the Beast Taming Palace before, but these Exotic Beasts were definitely not like this!’

’How did they get this way? They look like they’ve become a completely different breed!’

’And the Three-tailed Snow Deer!’

’Weren’t we told its power had been severely weakened and it was listless?!’

’But now!’

’Why does it look so full of life?!’

Then, they both turned their gazes to Ye Yunyi.

’This has to be his doing, without a doubt!’

’Just how many more secrets does this man have? It really makes you want to uncover every single one!’

’But he’s leaving now, and it’s clear we can’t make him stay. We’ll just have to wait for another time!’

"In such a hurry? Why not wait another couple of days?"

"I can’t. There are things to take care of back there."

Ye Yunyi said, his mind clearly made up.

"Alright. If you ever want to visit in the future, just come. You’re always welcome."

As Yu Bingyan spoke, the patriarchs behind her all began to chime in.

"That’s right, Patriarch Ye, you’re always welcome here!"

"My youngest daughter comes of age in half a year. After hearing of your exploits, she’s become quite smitten with you. You simply must come visit often."

.......

Hm?!

Several other patriarchs immediately glared at that man.

’Well, well, well.’

’So you’ve got reinforcements waiting at home, do you?’