Chapter 197: Return

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Return

The words tumbled out all at once!

Yu Yan glanced behind her and froze!

Behind her were none other than Zhou Huaiwei, the Han Family Sisters, and the others!

They were all looking over.

Disbelief was written on every face. Tears were already welling in their eyes, and in the next second, they began to stream down their cheeks.

The corner of Yu Yan’s mouth twitched.

She had heard this news from outside.

Many people were spreading it, but its authenticity was still unknown.

She had originally planned to find the Eighth King General with Lü Fang to ask about it.

But in her anxiety, she hadn’t noticed anyone behind her, and now it had turned into this scene.

Zhou Huaiwei and the others hurried over and looked at Yu Yan. "Yu Yan, what’s going on?"

"Yeah, why would you say that?"

"Is that what everyone outside is saying?"

After calming down a bit, they all started talking at once.

They had already sensed that something was wrong.

After all, even if something came up after that great battle, they were about to give birth. Ye Yunyi wouldn’t just leave for another barrier without saying a single word.

They already had a nagging worry in their hearts, and now Yu Yan’s words...

...seemed to confirm their fears.

With that thought,

their tears began to fall like rain.

The only thing they could hold onto now was the word of the Eighth King General, the high-ranking officers of the Alliance Guard Army, and the Patriarchs. After all, they were the primary witnesses.

Everything else was likely just a rumor.

They immediately decided to find the Eighth King General and ask him directly.

「Meanwhile, inside the Medicine Alliance at the Fire Barrier.」

"Have you guys heard? News seems to have come from the Cyan Ink Barrier... they’re saying the Alliance Leader... might have died fighting the King-level Beast!"

A high-ranking member of the Medicine Alliance said, only to have his mouth clamped shut by the person next to him!

"What the hell, are you tired of living?! How dare you spread gossip about the Alliance Leader like that?!"

"MMMPH!"

"MMH!"

After a moment of struggling, the man finally managed to pull his companion’s hand away.

He then whispered, "I’m just talking to you here. I’m just telling you what I heard. If this isn’t true, then fine. But if it is, the Medicine Alliance’s influence will probably plummet."

"We might need to make plans early."

His words made the other man’s brow furrow deeply.

The corner of his mouth twitched.

’He’s got a point.’

"But what good would making early plans do? You know, even though the Alliance Leader isn’t here, look, those black-robed figures he arranged are still here."

"Any one of them could crush us with a flick of their wrist."

"What are you trying to do?"

The question hung in the air, and both men fell silent.

’Damn.’

’He’s absolutely right about that.’

Those figures in black were loyal to the Alliance Leader, possessed terrifying combat strength, and seemed to be emotionless, following only orders.

’They’re a real pain to deal with.’

Not far away, behind a wall,

Lin Xuerou was listening to the two men’s conversation.

She clutched the hem of her clothes tightly.

Panic was written all over her face!

’Lord Ye!’

’He actually!’

’He actually!’

In that instant, regret flooded her heart!

’If only I had known!’

’I would have given Lord Ye the treasure my father left me!’

’It could have been a Protective Talisman for him!’

’But now!’

She then punched her own arm in regret!

’Lord Ye was taking care of me at my father’s request!’

’And yet I was still wary of him!’

She then stepped out into the open!

As a door opened with a click,

the two high-ranking members who were gossiping immediately fled.

Lin Xuerou, for her part, exited the Medicine Alliance, preparing to go to the Cyan Ink Barrier.

「At the Cyan Ink Barrier, the epicenter of the rumors.」

This matter had naturally become a common topic of conversation for everyone.

They sighed and lamented,

mourning the short life of a hero.

But!

The next moment!

A sharp cry echoed from the distance!

That cry!

Several Patriarchs immediately looked toward the horizon!

Then!

They saw a dark shadow approaching from afar.

They recognized that shadow.

It was Lord Ye’s mount!

That giant bird!

’Don’t tell me that fellow stood guard at the volcano all this time and is only now returning!’

’What a loyal bird.’

Everyone sighed in admiration.

Then, the Qingling Roc flew directly over their heads.

Its massive shadow fell over them.

Then, the Qingling Roc headed toward the manor!

Inside the manor, everyone also saw the Qingling Roc approaching.

The women stared at the Roc.

’We know in our hearts...’

’If the rumors are true...’

’...then there won’t be anyone on the Roc’s back.’

’This is the moment the rumors will be proven true or false!’

Everyone watched, holding their breath.

Then, the Roc descended!

And then!

A figure leaped directly off the Roc’s back.

This!

This is!

At that moment!

All the women stared at the descending figure, their eyes wide with disbelief, unable to process what they were seeing!

"Honey!"

Then, with tears still streaking their faces, they all rushed toward Ye Yunyi!

Ye Yunyi watched them, stunned for a moment.

’What’s wrong with everyone?’

Ye Yunyi spent quite some time comforting them before they finally calmed down.

Ye Yunyi looked at them.

"What happened?"

"What’s going on with you all?"

"Why are you all crying?"

"I’m back, aren’t I?"

As Ye Yunyi spoke, Yu Yan explained what she had heard outside.

Ye Yunyi immediately understood.

Then, as if remembering something, Zhou Huaiwei looked at Ye Yunyi. "Honey, come here. Come and look at this."

With that, she pulled Ye Yunyi into another room.

Ye Yunyi went over, took a look, and was momentarily stunned!

’Whoa!’

’Holy crap, what a huge Crystal Core!’

’This must be the Fire Flood Dragon’s Crystal Core!’

And this Scale Armor over here, along with other useful materials.

Looking at it all, Ye Yunyi murmured, "Well now, that Shangguan Yulan is pretty thorough. She gave us everything she could."

Ye Yunyi fell into thought. ’With this, I can finally perform some Alchemy.’

’There’s a high probability I can break through to the Late-Star Stage in one go!’

Ye Yunyi walked over and stroked the Fire Flood Dragon’s Crystal Core.

He felt the Energy within it.

’I have to say, the Energy inside a King-level Exotic Beast Crystal Core is no joke.’

Then, Ye Yunyi recalled what Yu Yan had said earlier.

’Looks like I’ll have to make a proper announcement about my return this time.’

’Otherwise, these people will really think I’m dead.’

’And some might even start getting funny ideas.’

With that, Ye Yunyi let out a sharp whistle.

At the sound, the Crimson Flame Tiger and the Three-tailed Snow Deer both walked out.

Ye Yunyi looked at them, then turned to his wives.

"Come on, let’s go for a stroll!"

Then, with a light tap of his feet, Ye Yunyi leaped directly onto the Crimson Flame Tiger’s back!

He squeezed his legs lightly.

"Let’s go! Move out!"