Chapter 198: Lin Xuerou’s Treasure

Chapter 198: Chapter 198: Lin Xuerou’s Treasure

Behind Ye Yunyi, each of his wives wore an excited expression.

After all, they had just been bracing for immense grief, only for it to turn into overwhelming joy.

How could they not be thrilled?

Ye Yunyi and his wives rode their Exotic Beasts out of the manor.

「A short while later.」

On a road within the barrier.

Several Patriarchs were still deep in discussion.

Then, they heard a commotion nearby.

They looked into the distance.

Hm?

"Aren’t those... the Exotic Beasts from Lord Ye’s manor?"

one of the Patriarchs said.

The recognition dawned on him.

He immediately felt a sense of relief.

’Even though Lord Ye is gone, some of his wives are incredibly powerful. Besides, the Palace Master of the Beast Taming Palace is one of them.’

’With so many powerful Exotic Beasts...’

’...plus the ones Lord Ye had before...’

’...the manor is a formidable force within the barrier.’

’There’s no need to worry about anyone trying to cause trouble for them.’

The Patriarch had just begun to feel at ease.

Just then, a Patriarch beside him looked at the figure seated atop the lead Crimson Flame Tiger.

His eyes widened, and he couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

It’s...!

Lord Ye!

Then!

He rubbed his eyes.

He stared at the figure.

No mistake!

It’s really him!

It’s Lord Ye!

"My god, that’s... Lord Ye!"

The statement landed like a bomb.

His words made the other Patriarchs turn and stare at him.

They all gave him strange looks.

After all, for the past few days, rumors had been circulating throughout the barrier that Lord Ye had been smashed into a volcano by the King-level Beast, the Fire Flood Dragon, and utterly annihilated.

’How could he possibly have returned?’

’Is this guy talking nonsense?’

Then, their gazes shifted to the Crimson Flame Tiger.

And they too were stunned!

That’s...!

It really is Lord Ye!

No doubt about it!

It’s really him!

"My god!"

"It really is Lord Ye!"

"Heavens! Lord Ye is still alive!"

One of the Patriarchs suddenly cursed, "Those sons of bitches! Lord Ye is perfectly fine, isn’t he? How dare they spread rumors that he was dead!"

"Lord Ye protected our barrier from that King-level Fire Flood Dragon’s rampage. He’s a true hero!"

"Come on, let’s go take a closer look!"

With that, the Patriarchs all headed in that direction.

However, a huge crowd had already formed around Ye Yunyi, packed shoulder to shoulder.

Young women everywhere gazed at Ye Yunyi, their eyes filled with adoration.

After all, for the past few days, the entire barrier had been abuzz with tales of the hero Ye Yunyi’s tragic fall.

People naturally tend to glorify the deeds of the fallen.

Immersed in these stories, the young women already admired Ye Yunyi to the point of worship.

And now, Ye Yunyi had returned.

This caused them to lose their hearts to him completely.

One after another, they gazed at Ye Yunyi, their faces flushed with infatuation.

Even the powerful Patriarchs standing farther away found it difficult to squeeze through the crowd.

"Alright, alright, please don’t push."

Ye Yunyi said to the crowd from atop the Crimson Flame Tiger. Seeing the commotion, a smile touched his lips.

’Looks like making an appearance this time was pretty effective!’

Then, Ye Yunyi urged his mount forward.

’After all, he had to make his rounds for a while today.’

「A short while later.」

At Shangguan Yulan’s location.

An urgent knock sounded at the door.

Shangguan Yulan was in the middle of handling some business and frowned at the interruption.

’But she knew such an urgent knock must mean something major has happened.’

"Come in."

Shangguan Yulan called out.

As the person entered, her eyes fell upon him.

It was none other than Gao Zhen.

Gao Zhen still hadn’t fully recovered, and he was panting heavily from the exertion.

Shangguan Yulan looked at his state with confusion. "You should be at home recovering. What are you doing running around?"

Her words were a rebuke, but they came from a place of concern.

"What is it?"

Shangguan Yulan asked.

"Eighth King General! Outside! Lord Ye is back! He’s returned safe and sound!"

Gao Zhen pointed outside, speaking excitedly and completely ignoring his own weakened state.

His face was a mask of pure excitement.

Shangguan Yulan froze for an instant.

She couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

’This...!’

’How is this possible?’

’She saw him get knocked into the volcano with her own eyes!’

’How could he possibly be back now?’

’Don’t tell me that guy can actually withstand molten lava?’

’Whatever!’

’I have to go see for myself!’

With that thought, Shangguan Yulan rushed outside.

A moment later!

Standing there, she felt the corner of her mouth twitch.

She stared into the distance at Ye Yunyi, who looked like a triumphant general returning from victory, and her mind went blank.

’It really is Ye Yunyi. That guy... he’s really back?!’

Ye Yunyi noticed Shangguan Yulan as well and gave her a wave.

The brilliant smile on his face left Shangguan Yulan bewildered.

’Someone can actually emerge from lava like that!’

’Just what kind of monster is he?!’

As Shangguan Yulan watched.

Ye Yunyi continued on his way.

「A short while later.」

He completed his tour.

He returned to the manor.

After feeding the Exotic Beasts, Ye Yunyi turned his attention to the Fire Flood Dragon’s Crystal Core.

’This time, I need to refine a cauldron of Great Medicine.’

Ye Yunyi thought about the large number of Mutant Plants required for this cauldron of Great Medicine.

’I can have the Medicine Alliance prepare them.’

He immediately sent out the instructions.

About an hour later, the upper echelons of the Medicine Alliance received Ye Yunyi’s message. They were all stunned.

’What!’

’The Alliance Leader... is actually still alive?’

They were instantly overcome with excitement.

’Those bastards actually spread rumors that our Alliance Leader was dead.’

’Well, look who’s eating their words now!’

They were instantly filled with renewed vigor.

Now they could go back to how things were, basking in the Alliance Leader’s glory and commanding respect wherever they went!

And!

Their prestige would be even greater than before!

After all!

Before this, Ye Yunyi hadn’t slain the Fire Flood Dragon!

Now, tales of Ye Yunyi’s heroic deeds were spreading everywhere.

In the eyes of the public, Ye Yunyi’s status was now nearly on par with a King General!

"Alright, stop chatting. Let’s hurry up and prepare the Mutant Plants the Alliance Leader needs," one of the higher-ups said. "I just looked at the list. We have some of them on hand, but there are quite a few we don’t. We’ll need to gather those from the outside."

"Even after we collect them, they’ll need to be cultivated until they mutate, and the Alliance Leader is in a hurry."

"So, we can’t afford any delays!"

As the man spoke, the others nodded in agreement.

It was true.

’The Alliance Leader brought this up the moment he returned; it must be incredibly important.’

’If we screw this up...’

’...we’re done for.’

With that thought, they all hurried off to get busy.

「Meanwhile.」

In the jungle.

Lin Xuerou, having just left the Medicine Alliance, also received the news of Ye Yunyi’s return.

Her heart pounded with excitement.

She also remembered the guilt she had felt.

Then, she headed out of the barrier.

She was going out to retrieve something.