Chapter 299 - 118: The Convenience of a Tool Person, a Portrait, and One of Extraordinary Courage

Ye Shiyin rarely had such leisurely, carefree moments.

In her free time, she would place Spirit Wine and fruits to the side, pick up some old histories of the Human Race that had once interested her, and flip through them to pass the time. It was all very comfortable.

In the dead of night, she would take out the Demon Crystals and begin to cultivate, her strength steadily recovering and improving.

She didn’t cultivate during the day, mainly because Bihu Manor had many visitors then, and she worried about causing a commotion that might attract attention.

This idyllic life was quite nice in her opinion. It was like being kept by Jiang Lan; she didn’t have to worry at all about the Demon Crystals she needed for cultivation.

The only thing that annoyed her was occasionally having to deal with messages from Xiao Teng.

If that guy didn’t bother her, she would be in an even better mood.

Just as she was thinking this, Ye Shiyin suddenly felt her Communication Jade Talisman flash and emit a ripple of energy. Her slender brows furrowed unconsciously, a clear look of disgust on her face.

But remembering Jiang Lan’s instructions, she could only reluctantly take out the Communication Jade Talisman to see what Xiao Teng wanted now.

However, when she saw that it was a different Communication Jade Talisman flashing...

The look of disgust on Ye Shiyin’s face vanished. She subconsciously stroked the talisman with her delicate hand, not checking its contents right away.

’He hasn’t checked on me for so many days. Contacting me so suddenly must mean he has new instructions for me.’

’He really is the type to never show up unless he wants something.’

She wished Jiang Lan would just forget about her here. That way, she could be left alone in peace.

Gently shaking her head, Ye Shiyin immersed her Divine Thought into the Communication Jade Talisman to see what instructions Jiang Lan had for her this time.

’It’s about Xiao Teng again?’

’A Spirit Turtle Divination Shell? What’s that?’

’Also, have Xiao Teng get in touch with that famous Yijian Palace disciple, Zhang Yuan, who’s been causing such a stir in the Imperial Capital lately. Preferably, get them to form an alliance and become friends...’

’Is there something special about that Zhang Yuan? Could it be because he outbid Jiang Lan for that Exotic Stone at the auction?’

After quickly reading the contents of the Communication Jade Talisman, Ye Shiyin fell into thought.

Jiang Lan had only given her the instructions; she would have to figure out the specific details of how to carry them out herself.

Previously, Jiang Lan would provide some details, but now he couldn’t even be bothered to, acting as if he trusted her completely.

’These few tasks shouldn’t be too difficult...’

Ye Shiyin could faintly guess Jiang Lan’s objective.

He wouldn’t go so far as to make Xiao Teng contact Zhang Yuan just because of what happened at the auction. There must be some unknown secret about Zhang Yuan.

Given his personality, if he had truly wanted that Exotic Stone, would Zhang Yuan have really been able to win the bid?

Ye Shiyin, for one, didn’t believe it.

Afterward, Ye Shiyin sent a message back to Jiang Lan, telling him not to worry and that these were just minor matters. Then, she casually inquired if he had recently noticed any items related to the Demon Race.

She couldn’t stop thinking about the Demon Race Scripture Scrolls and Magical Artifacts Jiang Lan had mentioned before.

Having slept in Luohuang Cave for too long, Ye Shiyin was completely ignorant of the Demon Race’s current situation. Back at the Xie Mansion, she hadn’t dared to investigate much.

Anything related to the Demon Race was considered a Forbidden Item in Great Xia, so it was difficult to find out anything even if she tried to investigate.

So for now, she could only rely on Jiang Lan to learn anything about the Demon Race’s circumstances...

But after she sent her message, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean. She didn’t know if Jiang Lan hadn’t noticed it, or if he had and was just pretending not to see it.

After a moment, a Communication Jade Talisman flashed. She eagerly checked it, only to find that it was Xiao Teng contacting her.

Ye Shiyin was so angry she nearly threw the Communication Jade Talisman in her hand into Bihu Lake.

Only after a long while did she manage to calm herself down a bit.

She then decided to follow Jiang Lan’s instructions and reply to Xiao Teng. She would tell him that the Naxian Alliance had recently been looking for a Spirit Turtle Divination Shell and ask if he knew what it was or had any leads...

Just then, the other Communication Rune began to flash, emitting a ripple of energy.

Ye Shiyin looked over. It was a reply from Jiang Lan. "I’ve noted it. I’ll bring them to you next time we meet."

’Next time we meet?’

She froze for a moment, subconsciously clutching the Communication Jade Talisman tighter. The gloomy mood she’d been in instantly brightened considerably.

But how long would it be until this "next time" Jiang Lan spoke of?

He wouldn’t make her wait too long, would he?

Ye Shiyin felt as if her emotions these days were completely in Jiang Lan’s grasp.

Just a moment ago, she had been hoping Jiang Lan would forget about her.

But now, she was a little worried he really would forget her here, and she even found herself looking forward to their next meeting.

’That man... He’s really infuriating...’

...

「Prince Zhenbei’s Mansion.」

Within a courtyard, Spiritual Mist billowed and the wind howled.

A lean, upright figure stood with his upper body bare, practicing an Ancient Fist Technique. With each movement, dazzling, incandescent bursts of light erupted from his fists. It was as if an ancient Fierce Beast was reawakening in his chest, raising its head to let out an earth-shattering roar.

The surrounding Array Pattern Restrictions trembled from the astonishing display of power.

Xiao Teng was following his father Xiao River’s instructions, preparing for the upcoming Southern Hunting. Every day, he studied various Cultivation Techniques and Divine Techniques, honing his combat prowess with the intent of raising his strength to the next level.

Though the training was arduous, having Xie Jianjia’s company every day made him feel that all his effort and sweat were worthwhile.