…
At this time, a normal person would definitely insist on going to the underground secret room alone to retrieve the Dragon Seal Tablet and offer it to the Dragon Temple.
But Yan Shuang only paused for a moment and then nodded. "Okay."
Then, she brought Fang Qingshu, Tu Lingduo, the two Nephilic Judges, and Ji Gang into the underground secret room of the central military building.
After walking a dozen meters of stairs, they arrived at the secret room. The door opened, the cupboard was pushed open, and the wall revealed the wheel mechanism inside.
Fang Qingshu was the first to turn his head, indicating that he didn't want to see Yan Shuang's wheel password. Then, the others also turned around.
Søren wanted to laugh. This was like a group of robbers robbing a bank vault. When the bank manager opened the vault door, they turned around and didn't look at the password.
As usual, Yan Shuang turned the stone wheel to match the password.
Rumble … A full minute later, the secret room's stone door opened, revealing a small secret room inside.
At first glance, Søren saw the portrait on the wall. It was him.
But he didn't look at it. Instead, he looked at Yan Yan in the crystal coffin. Beside him, Tu Lingduo was constantly paying attention to his reaction.
Tu Lingduo also looked at the portrait on the wall. Then, she looked at Søren like lightning, paying attention to any minute reaction.
Søren kept staring at Yan Yan's coffin. When Tu Lingduo's gaze fell on him, he was startled. Then, he deliberately shifted his gaze to the portrait. The muscles on his face twitched slightly, as if he was jealous.
Up until now, his performance had been flawless. From beginning to end, he had shown the slightest hint that he wasn't Søren.
Seeing Søren's performance, Tu Lingduo couldn't help but feel suspicious. But she quickly confirmed that this person was Søren. However, he was extremely cunning, so there were no flaws until now.
Compared to Tu Lingduo who was constantly staring at Søren, Fang Qingshu and the two Nephilic Judges looked at the ordinary stone tablet. Their eyes lit up instantly.
"Can I?" Fang Qingshu asked.
Yan Shuang nodded.
Immediately, Fang Qingshu rushed in and arrived before the Dragon Seal Stele. He closed his eyes and sensed the aura inside.
Søren also walked in and carefully examined the stone tablet.
This was the Ancient Dragon Seal rubbing? There were indeed some characters on it that he could not understand, but the entire stone tablet was very ordinary. There was nothing special about it.
Fang Qingshu was filled with sincerity and even passion as he stared at the stone monument. His breathing had even quickened.
He first bowed three times, then stretched out his hands and gently touched the stone tablet.
"Roar …" Suddenly, there was a ripple of energy in the secret chamber, and everyone felt as if a dragon's cry rang out in their hearts.
A holy energy aura was released, and everyone felt as if they were being bathed in sunlight, full of warmth and heat.
It was indeed very mysterious!
"Yes, this is the rubbing of the Ancient Dragon Seal. It's exactly the same as the one in the Firmament Palace," Fang Qingshu said in a trembling voice, "Miss Yan Shuang, are you sure you want to donate it to the Dragon Temple?"
"I think this is the best place for it to go," Yan Shuang said.
Immediately, Fang Qingshu tidied his robe and bowed deeply to Yan Shuang. "Thank you, Miss Yan Shuang, for your deep friendship. The Dragon Temple will remember it."
Yan Shuang said, "I have a request."
Fang Qingshu said seriously, "Please speak."
Yan Shuang said, "I hope that the Dragon Temple can help and save my father."
Fang Qingshu's gaze fell on the crystal coffin beside him, looking at Yan Yan inside.
Søren also stepped forward and looked closely at Yan Yan in the crystal coffin.
This was the first time he had seen the King of Mercenaries. As expected, he was cold and domineering. Even though he was motionless, he revealed a murderous intent.
Fang Qingshu stepped forward and reached out to touch Yan Yan's face. Instantly, his fingers were covered in a layer of frost.
Everyone was shocked. Yan Yan's body did not look like it was sealed in ice. Why did people's fingers turn into ice when they touched him?
Wild City Lord Ji Gang immediately asked, "Young Master Fang, how is Lord Yan Yan?"
Fang Qingshu asked Yan Shuang. "Your father was injured by the guardian spirit of the Dragon Seal Stele?"
Yan Shuang nodded. "The Dragon Temple is omnipotent, so please save him."
Fang Qingshu wrung his hands. "Unfortunately, no one in the world can save your father. His soul has been completely destroyed. The guardian spirit is occupying his body now. Your father … is no longer here. "
Hearing this, Yan Shuang's eyes were dazed, and she almost stumbled.
She had publicly donated the Dragon Seal Stele to save herself. But there was another reason. She wanted the Dragon Temple to save her father. Unexpectedly, even the Divine Dragon Sacred Hall was powerless.
Hearing Fang Qingshu's answer, the Wild City Lord's eyes flashed with ecstasy. He was finally relieved.
Since Yan Yan was already dead, they could charge forward and tear at the Silver Wolf Army without any scruples, completely devouring them. As for this dazzlingly beautiful Yan Shuang, the best outcome was to cripple her martial arts and become a man's lover.
Fang Qingshu said, "Of course, Miss Yan Shuang has been cleared of suspicion. This Dragon Seal Stele is the ancient Dragon's gift and blessing to you. You have the right to keep it with you. "
Fang Qingshu's meaning was very clear. We can't save your father. Then you don't have to donate this Dragon Seal Stele.
What a joke. This kind of treasure couldn't be made public. Once it was made public, it could only be donated to the Dragon Temple. Otherwise, countless top experts would come to steal it, and Yan Shuang would never have a day of peace.
"I donate this sacred object without any conditions." Yan Shuang said resolutely, "Now, the official representative of the Raging Wave Kingdom, Lord Ji Gang of the Amano City, and the two judges of the Sacred Temple are here. I officially offer this Ancient Dragon Seal rubbing to the Dragon Temple unconditionally."
After saying that, Yan Shuang picked up the 500-kilogram stele and handed it to Fang Qingshu with both hands.
Fang Qingshu used his sword to cut open his palm, letting his hands be stained with blood. He received the Ancient Dragon Relic solemnly.
Fang Qingshu said sincerely, "The Dragon Temple will remember Miss Yan Shuang's kindness for the rest of our lives. We will cherish this sacred object and let it be admired by the world for generations to come."
Then, Fang Qingshu held the Dragon Seal Stele and bowed as he retreated. He said to the two judges, "The two of you, with the sacred object in hand, I don't dare to stop at all. I will walk day and night to Fengdu Sacred Temple. Please follow me to escort me."
"Yes, Your Majesty," the two judges said.
Then, just like that, Fang Qingshu carried the Dragon Seal Stele and left. The two Adjudicators followed behind him respectfully.
The three of them would have to walk thousands of miles to deliver the Dragon Seal Stele to the Dragon Temple of the Raging Waves Royal City.
"Sigh, the heavens are really jealous of talents. Brother Yan Yan's departure is really the fall of our Amano City." Ji Gang, the Lord of Amano City sighed, "My condolences. If you need any help, please let me know."
He could not wait to tell the other eleven giants of Amano City that the Wolf King was dead and they could pounce on him without worry.
Tomorrow, tomorrow at the latest, the fatal attack on the Silver Wolf Army would begin, and it would be a pincer attack. Within a month, the Silver Wolf Army would be annihilated.
And Yan Shuang, a breathtakingly beautiful woman, would become the best trophy. Whether it was for his own enjoyment or as a tribute to the supreme person, it was a supreme treasure.
"Goodbye." Ji Gang, the Lord of Amano City, looked at Yan Yan again. He seemed to be mourning, but also seemed to be gloating. He sighed and turned to leave.
Suddenly, only Søren, Yan Shuang, and Tu Lingduo were left in the secret room.
"Miss Tu, are you still not leaving?" Yan Shuang asked.
Tu Lingduo said, "I have a few words to say to Miss Yan Shuang alone."
Søren made a prompt decision and turned to leave. He could not show too much hesitation now. Otherwise, Tu Lingduo would think he was Søren.
Once he was judged to be Søren, what would be the consequences? It would almost be the arrival of death.
This was Amano City, outside the borders of the Raging Wave Kingdom. If Søren died here, there would be no place for him to seek redress.
Seeing Søren leave so decisively, Tu Lingduo was surprised. If it were Søren, what would he be most worried about? Of course, it would be him and Yan Shuang alone, and then Søren's true identity would be revealed.
But this boorish man called Lan Xiao left so decisively, as if he did not feel guilty at all.
…
After Søren left, only Yan Shuang and Tu Lingduo were left in the secret room.
"How heartless is the Dragon Temple? They received such a precious gift, but have no intention of helping. "Tu Lingduo sneered.
Yan Shuang said, "You have to rely on yourself for everything."
"Yes." Tu Lingduo said, "You have to rely on yourself for everything. However, there are many times when one's strength is not enough. I believe that after tomorrow, the Silver Wolf Army will be besieged both internally and externally. The day of destruction will be just around the corner. "
Yan Shuang said, "That is the Silver Wolf Army's private business. Miss Tu does not need to worry."
Tu Lingduo looked at Yan Shuang. Her originally cold gaze softened. "You and I are both women. You are only one year older than me, but your cultivation is much higher than mine. I admire you very much. Can I call you Sister Yan Shuang?"
Yan Shuang said, "Up to you."
Tu Lingduo said softly, "Sister Yan Shuang, listen to me. Leave Amano City. Go to the Raging Wave Kingdom, the Western Liang Kingdom, or even the Yelan Principality to be the Crown Princess. Leave this place. Otherwise, the Silver Wolf Army is destined to be destroyed, and you will die. "
Yan Shuang said coldly, "I am the daughter of the Silver Wolf Yan Yan. I would rather die than live an ignoble life. I will not go anywhere. Even if I die, I will die in Amano City. "
"Alright!" Tu Lingduo said, "Miss Yan Shuang is indeed a heroine. I admire you. Then I have a suggestion. How about it? "
Yan Shuang said, "Please speak."
Tu Lingduo said, "You should know the power of the Turin Family in the military. You should also know that even though Amano City is outside of the Raging Wave Kingdom, we are still a huge deterrent here."
Yan Shuang nodded and admitted this.
After all, Amano City was the closest to the Raging Wave Kingdom. It was completely within the sphere of influence. Only the Raging Wave Kingdom needed such a neutral trading city. Otherwise, it would be a matter of minutes to destroy the army of Amano City and make it their territory.
Tu Lingduo said, "We can protect your Silver Wolf Army, help you get rid of Ji Gang, and support you to become the Lord of Amano City. If you need money, we will give it. If you need an army, we will give it. "
Yan Shuang's expression did not change. "Then what do I need to pay? To become your puppet? "
"No, no, no." Tu Lingduo said, "We will not give you any orders. We will not interfere with your will. You are absolutely independent."
Yan Shuang said, "Speak. What do I need to pay?"
"Very simple. You only need to marry one person." Tu Lingduo said, "Do you still remember Liu Chen?"
In Yan Shuang's mind, the image of a handsome, elegant, and carefree man suddenly appeared. When she was cultivating in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Yan Shuang dressed as a man. The two of them were very close, almost calling each other brothers.
Liu Chen was practically his only close friend. When he was with him, he felt like he was bathing in the spring breeze.
He was talented and eloquent. It could be said that he was the man that Yan Shuang talked to the most. In that period of time, Yan Shuang poured out many words from her heart to him, including many secrets.
Before she fell in love with Søren, she dressed as a man and traveled the world with Liu Chen for almost a year.
In fact, Yan Nair had gone to the Nu Lang Royal City because she had accepted Liu Chen's invitation. In the end, she did not expect to meet her nemesis, Søren, in Fengdu, causing her to fall in love vigorously, but also to be hurt.
When Søren first pursued Yan Nair, Liu Chen was completely disdainful. He didn't even bother to say bad things about Søren.
Later, when Yan Nair gradually fell, Liu Chen became anxious. He advised her many times that Søren's temperament was unstable, and she was afraid that she would be injured.
However, Yan Nair had already been blinded by love at that time. In order to be with Søren, she could even sever the relationship between father and daughter, not to mention the advice of her best friend.
In fact, because she was worried that Søren would think too much, Yan Nair even took the initiative to sever her relationship with Liu Chen, even if their relationship was pure.
Liu Chen asked to see her several times, but was unable to do so. Even though he looked very carefree on the surface, his eyes seemed to be heartbroken, and from then on, he disappeared from Yan Nair's life and vision.
It wasn't until Yan Nair became Yan Shuang that she recalled the scene at that time that she realized that Liu Chen had always loved her, but he didn't dare to show it, fearing that he wouldn't even be able to be her friend after confessing, so he would rather be her best friend.
He looked very carefree and unrestrained, but in fact, he was very sensitive and cautious.
Thinking of this good friend, Yan Shuang's beautiful eyes finally revealed some warmth, and said: "How is he? I haven't seen him for a long time, where did he go? "
Tu Ling Duo smiled bitterly: "After you and Søren fell in love, he was disheartened and ran to the Dragon Temple alone to cultivate and become a monk. He went to the East Li Capital, afraid that he would be too close to you and couldn't help but come to find you."
Yan Shuang was startled, and a trace of guilt and softness flashed through her beautiful eyes. Compared to Søren, Liu Chen was the one who was devoted and affectionate.
"Why did you mention him?" Yan Shuang asked.
Tu Ling Duo said bitterly: "Because he is … my elder brother, the legitimate son of the Turing family, the future heir to the Duke. Of course, he completely abandoned these noble titles like they were worn out shoes. Instead, he went to roam the world alone. If it wasn't for him, why would I, as a woman, risk my life for the family? "
This time, Yan Shuang was indeed a little shocked. This Liu Chen was actually the first heir to the Turing family? From the beginning of their relationship, he didn't even reveal a trace of his noble identity.
Tu Ling Duo said: "His real name is Tu Ningchen, because when you first met him, you unintentionally said that you hated the nobles the most. In the end, not only did he not dare to admit his identity, he even changed his name to Liu Chen. Moreover, when he was in the capital, every time he returned home, he acted like a thief. He didn't return home all year round, and lived in a small courtyard outside, afraid that you would find out that he was from the Turing family, just because you hated the nobles. "
Suddenly, a memory appeared in Yan Shuang's mind. It was Liu Chen's small courtyard.
Before she fell in love with Søren, she often went there. It was a very comfortable courtyard, and even the placement of every chair was completely to her liking. There were even flowers unique to Heavenly Wild City. At that time, she was curious. Now that she thought about it, it was Liu Chen who transplanted them from thousands of miles away just to make her like them.
Liu Chen put in so much effort for her, but he never said anything to show off. On the other hand, Søren obviously gave her three points, but he exaggerated it to ten points.
Tu Ling Duo said mockingly: "In the end, who would have thought that you would end up with Søren. Not only is he a noble, he's also a playboy. He's exactly the kind of person you hate the most. "
Yan Shuang said lightly: "Before a girl matures, she often doesn't know what kind of man she really likes. And after she matures, she loses the ability to like. "
Tu Ling Duo laughed coldly: "Love is something that whoever invests in it first, whoever invests the most, will suffer a crushing defeat. My brother is like this, and so are you. That's why I will never fall in love with any man. I only love myself. "
Yan Shuang didn't speak, but if it was now, she wouldn't love any man either. But she didn't regret those naive years, that naive love.
Tu Ling Duo said: "How about I marry this brother to you? From now on, you'll be in charge of the outside, and he'll be in charge of the inside. You also know that he's very smart, but he's not willing to use his brain. But to protect you, he'll probably even squeeze out his brain juice. Also, you don't have to worry that we'll control you. You know him. If we dare to do that, he'll definitely turn against us. "
Yan Shuang completely believed this. In this world, the person she loved the most was Søren. But in terms of the person she trusted the most, it should be Liu Chen.
"Sister Yan Shuang, I've always hated you, even looked down on you." Tu Ling Duo said: "I've been classmates with trash like Søren for a few years, but I didn't even look him in the eye. Just talking about his name makes me sick. But you love him so much that you're willing to die for him. In my opinion, you're just a brainless, stupid, and ignorant person. "
Yan Shuang didn't react to Tu Ling Duo's impolite words.
Tu Ling Duo continued: "I used to worship my brother. In our family, only he dared to go against my father's will. Also, he's talented and powerful. But after he fell madly in love with you, I looked down on him. I felt that he had no taste. Even a brainless, big-breasted girl like you would fall for him. He even became a monk for you. "
Yan Shuang still didn't react. She just listened quietly.
"Now I know that you're all idiots, and I'm just an ordinary person. I don't understand your world." Tu Ling Duo laughed at herself. "Do you know? Originally, we wanted to kill you to prevent any future troubles. We even sent a few waves of assassins, at least a dozen Dragon Warriors. We could say that whoever we wanted to kill would definitely die. But in the end, I still stopped these assassins. Then I personally came to Skywild City to see you. I wanted to give you a chance, and also give my brother a chance. Because in this world, you're the only one who can drag my idiot brother out of the Dragon Temple. "
"So …" Tu Ling Duo said, "Marry my brother, then we'll help you protect the Silver Wolf Army and enter Skywild City. We have no interest in your army. Or rather, we don't care about your 3,000 men. Our only worry is that your army will fall into Søren's hands. We're worried that you and Søren will rekindle your old love and hand yourself and the army over to him. "
Yan Shuang said, "That's impossible. Although I don't hate Søren and even love him, you should know that my love is only the mark of our former love. It's already impossible between me and him. Things remain the same, but people have changed. "
Tu Ling Duo said, "That's even better. You and my brother are a match made in heaven."
Yan Shuang was silent for a moment, then said, "Tu Ling Duo, you know that I've always been choosing a man to marry. I no longer pursue love. I only hope that he can help me protect the Silver Wolf Army. So what I care about is his character and intelligence. Liu Chen is indeed the best candidate. He's smart enough, strong enough, and noble enough. "
Tu Ling Duo heaved a long sigh of relief. "That's great. My idiot brother doesn't have to be a monk anymore. I … don't have to kill you against my will. Even if I don't want to admit it, I really like you. "
Yan Shuang said, "Unfortunately, you came a day too late."
Tu Ling Duo's expression changed. "What do you mean?"
Yan Shuang said, "I've already promised another man to stay by my side to help me. Although he's not as strong as Liu Chen, I've already promised him, so I can't go back on my word. "
"Who?" Tu Ling Duo said, "Is it that Lan Xiao beside you?"
"Yes," Yan Shuang said. "It's that rough-looking man with a sallow complexion."
Tu Ling Duo stared at Yan Shuang for a long time, then laughed loudly. "Miss Yan Shuang, can't you see that the so-called Lan Xiao beside you is Søren? The Søren that you love so much, but hurt you so badly."
Once she said this, Yan Shuang's coldness dissipated. Her beautiful eyes trembled, and she said in a hoarse voice, "Impossible, impossible! Lan Ling can't be Søren. It can't be him. "
At this moment, even his voice had changed. All the strong calmness was gone, replaced by panic.
Tu Ling Duo laughed coldly. "You'll know soon enough whether he's Søren or not. I'll make him come down now and reveal his true face in front of you. "
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