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It is well known that Ye Tian is the pinnacle of martial artists in Huaxia Nation. No one wishes to offend a Ninth-Level Expert, not even Emperor Zhao Wujie of Huaxia Nation. This was also the reason why Ye Huan acted in the palace against Zhao Wujie, as he was merely trying to smooth things over. As for the engagement of the little princess to Ye Huan, that was just an excuse.
According to Huaxia Nation's tradition, there must be a buffer period of over a year between the engagement and marriage of a couple. After a year, no one can guarantee what might happen. If Ye Huan is still alive by then, it would be only natural for the little princess to marry him. But what if Ye Huan were to die?
"Ye Huan, how about this? Since you are already engaged to the little princess, you should fulfill your duties as her fiancé. I have heard that things have been a bit unsettled in Liangzhou lately; go check it out for me!" Zhao Wujie said, casting another glance at the little princess. He was too lazy to explain anything further to his daughter; he had enough reason to believe that she, having grown up in the palace, would understand his meaning.
Sure enough, after Zhao Wujie finished speaking, the little princess's beautiful eyes gradually lit up as she subtly nodded in agreement.
None of this escaped the keen eyes of Durei IV. Compared to the little princess, Durei IV had also lived in the palace for a long time and was well aware of the intrigues within. With a slight furrow of his brow, Durei IV quickly understood Zhao Wujie's intentions. Liangzhou is unsettled? If he remembered correctly, Liangzhou had been occupied by the Southern Xiongnu Empire ten years ago. Sending Ye Huan there to investigate was akin to sending him to his death!
Due to his position as the chief court summoner, it would be inappropriate for Durei IV to voice these thoughts directly in front of Zhao Wujie regarding Ye Huan. He could only shake his head gently and silently pray that Ye Huan would refuse; otherwise, even Ye Tian would not be able to save him…
On the other hand, Ye Huan was completely oblivious to Durei IV's subtle movements. Upon hearing Zhao Wujie's words, only one thought remained in his mind: impossible! He felt a strong aversion toward the little princess; how could he possibly agree to an engagement?
However, no matter how hard Ye Huan tried to think back on what he had done or said after arriving at the palace, he couldn't recall anything.
Fortunately, Ye Huan grasped another piece of information from Zhao Wujie's words: going to Liangzhou to check on the situation was indeed a great opportunity for him. If he could stir up some trouble there, he believed Zhao Wujie would cancel this ridiculous engagement with the little princess.
With this thought in mind, Ye Huan did not hesitate and directly agreed to Zhao Wujie's request with a single word:
"Alright!"
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In the evening…
As Ye Huan stepped out of the palace once again, he felt as if he were dreaming. From Durei IV, he had gained a clear understanding of what had transpired during his time in the palace and how he had gradually fallen into the trap set by Zhao Wujie. Yet, none of that mattered anymore.
According to the circumstances of Huaxia Nation, the emperor had no right to restrict the freedom of Professionals unless they themselves agreed to the emperor's demands. Unfortunately, Ye Huan had verbally agreed to Zhao Wujie's request.
Now, Ye Huan needed to consider how he could use his abilities as a first-level summoner to enter Liangzhou and investigate the distribution of military forces within Liangzhou City.
"Ah... The emperor truly is not to be underestimated..." With a heavy sigh, Ye Huan felt a deep sense of melancholy as he made his way toward the Ye Family residence.
Of course, this trip to the palace was not without its good news. At the very least, Ye Huan understood one thing: the little princess had no intention of marrying him, let alone considering the thoughts of Emperor Zhao Wujie. Additionally, Ye Huan had gained the ability to turn to the second page of the Summoning Book, which could be seen as a mixed blessing.
After a while, Ye Huan stood once more at the entrance of the Ye Family estate, still pondering how to explain everything to his father, Ye Tian. Suddenly, a figure appeared before him.
"Ye Huan, Durei IV has already sent someone to explain your situation to me. What are your plans?"
As fate would have it, this person was none other than Ye Huan's father, Ninth-Level Expert Ye Tian! Upon seeing Ye Huan, he immediately cut to the chase without giving him any time to think.
"Plans? I don't know. Since I've already agreed to Sovereign's request, I suppose I have to go," Ye Huan replied with a slight shake of his head. Merging memories from two lives had led him to treat Ye Tian as his biological father and share his true feelings.
"Hmph! If you really didn't want to go, what could I do? The emperor? Liangzhou? That's clearly a pitfall!" With a cold snort, Ye Tian suddenly unleashed the power befitting a Ninth-Level Expert. White sword energy swirled around him in a menacing display, exuding an oppressive aura that seemed capable of annihilating everything in its path.
One could imagine that even if an M67 fragmentation grenade were thrown near Ye Huan, it would likely be obliterated by that sword energy before it could even reach Ye Tian; any damage from the explosion would be negligible.
Moreover, being able to instill such intimidation among so many powerful figures in the palace stemmed from their fear of the unknown weapon in Ye Huan's hands. If such a scene were to play out again...
Listening to Ye Tian's concerned words stirred something within Ye Huan. Yet precisely because of this feeling, he knew he had to go to Liangzhou; otherwise, it would truly endanger the Ye Family. Shaking his head lightly under his father's overwhelming presence, he spoke with unwavering determination: "No, Father. I cannot always live under your protection. I must go to Liangzhou this time; consider it an opportunity for broadening my horizons."
Satisfied with this response, Ye Tian nodded approvingly. In an instant, the sword energy surrounding him dissipated along with its oppressive force. His demeanor shifted dramatically as he transformed into a rather lecherous uncle who pulled Ye Huan into an embrace and chuckled: "Alright! Kid, you've finally grown up!"
The strong always have their quirks, and this was vividly displayed in Ye Tian. When needed, he was a Ninth-Level Expert; when not, he was just a lecherous old man—no, rather, he was Ye Huan's unscrupulous father. Yet, it was this version of Ye Tian that made Ye Huan feel the warmth of family.
Feeling the warmth radiating from her father, Ye Huan's mind conjured two aged faces—her parents from Earth. The gray at their temples was a testament to the hard work they put in so she could have a good education. Unfortunately, they might never meet again.
All Ye Huan could do was honor her current parents in this world as a way to repay her biological parents for their nurturing on Earth.
That day, the dinner was particularly oppressive. Aside from Ye Huan devouring her food, everyone else silently watched her. Even Ye Le, who usually harbored hostility toward Ye Huan, remained quiet. The butler Ye Luo and Ye San standing nearby exchanged glances filled with infinite reluctance. After all, Ye Huan had grown up right under their noses; how could there be no feelings? In contrast, Ye Tian wore a broad smile on his face, seemingly lost in thought.
Once Ye Huan finished eating and left, everyone turned their gaze toward the direction of the Ye Family estate's gate.
Yes, she was leaving—the place that had nurtured her—and this time, it was uncertain how long it would be before they saw her again. Even Liu Ruyan, the second mother who rarely appeared during mealtimes, showed up in the courtyard.
She was a woman of both strength and beauty, with eyes like clear water that seemed to see through people despite her usual calm demeanor. Dressed in a long red gown with a phoenix chain around her delicate neck, her already fair skin appeared even more tender.
Since Ye Huan's biological mother had passed away early on, most household matters fell to Liu Ruyan. She never complained and took care of Ye Huan meticulously. Because of this devotion, her biological son Ye Le harbored resentment toward his brother, feeling that he had robbed him of their mother's love. Yet now, this woman watched Ye Huan's retreating figure with tears glistening in her eyes.
Standing at the gate of the Ye Family estate, filled with countless feelings of reluctance, Ye Huan forced herself to smile broadly. Turning around, she waved goodbye to everyone and stepped into the vast night.
At the same time, at the Royal Dragon Hall headquarters, Long Batian felt an itch of anger upon hearing that Ye Huan was leaving. The thought of the significant losses incurred by Dragon Hall’s Gambling House and Treasure Pavilion due to Ye Huan's actions made him want to kill.
“No! Immediately send my orders! I want all Professionals above Third Rank from Dragon Hall to hunt down Ye Huan! I will use her head to quench my rage!”
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