Divine Beast Creator-Chapter 1266 - 1267: Instructions

"Ancient ruins?"

Hearing Feng Yuan’s invitation, Yang Hongzhi was momentarily stunned. There’s such a thing at sea? He had heard about underwater ruins before, given that the ruins under the Starlit Sea were common knowledge, but ruins on the surface? Thinking about the relentless sea storms, Yang Hongzhi found it hard to believe.

What kind of ruins could survive the Starlit Sea’s terrifying storms for so long? If the storms of the Starlit Sea weren’t so intense, there wouldn’t be a reliance on Delong Tower’s fast travel routes for cross-regional movement even today.

"It’s worth a try. After all, your mentor is currently unavailable for teaching."

Najia looked at Yang Hongzhi and said. With the situation at the border, although Great Xia temporarily doesn’t need to worry about war, a decrease in overall energy in the Divine Land Region is inevitable. The resource shortage resulting from this is a serious issue. It’s expected that Liao Yu and the others will have to work overtime again, Feng Yuan thought surreptitiously. Though it seemed they had gotten used to it.

Even the academy’s teachers have to be deployed? Is the situation inside Great Xia that chaotic? Feng Yuan found it somewhat unbelievable, maybe it’s about being prepared for unforeseen events? Despite not understanding, Feng Yuan, who was currently traveling, didn’t bother to think too much about it and chuckled, saying

"What do you think? Want to join us for a look?"

Looking at Najia, Yang Hongzhi hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. Without training, he really didn’t know where he should go. Searching for materials? After this unexpected turn of events, it might be quite difficult to find suitable Spiritual Medicine and Materials. However, Feng Yuan and the others seemed to be heading to Omeilia, so after some thought, Yang Hongzhi asked

"Can I join you to Omeilia?"

"What do you intend to do?"

Feng Yuan didn’t believe for a moment that the other party planned to go with them for a vacation. Scratching his head, Yang Hongzhi said somewhat sheepishly

"I want to collect some Spiritual Medicine for Xiao Hui. Given the current mess, it might be hard to gather those herbs within Great Xia."

"It’s not as if they’re completely gone; it’s just a reduction in total supply, not immediate withering. However, it’s possible Great Xia might collect them early to stabilize the price."

"But the places we’re going might not have the herbs you seek."

Glancing at Yang Hongzhi, Feng Yuan reminded him that they were going on a vacation, not herb collecting. As for why Yang Hongzhi wanted to enter Omeilia with them, it was understandable. After all, they were entering Omeilia guided by the Divine Beasts, and normal visa applications weren’t that quick, not to mention that people might not be permitted given the current circumstances.

Some intelligent people would think of other places to collect Spiritual Medicine, but others aren’t foolish either. Why would they let you sneak in and gather things that could be sold for a high price? Feng Yuan estimated that currently, it would be very difficult for the Divine Land Region to apply for visas to other regions.

"Perhaps, but it’s worth a try, and it would be a good time to let them relax."

Looking at Xiao Hui and Xiao Hei, Yang Hongzhi said. After all, the mentor had declared a break, and he naturally wouldn’t forcibly add a bunch of training for them.

"Now that you mention it, I also want Qi Chen and them to collect some materials."

Sneaking a glance at Agunas, Feng Yuan chuckled as he spoke.

"Why did you ask me to come over? What exactly do you want to say?"

Dou Yanlan looked at Qi Chen with a face full of confusion. She had noticed during dinner that Qi Chen and Feng Yuan were acting strange as if they wanted to tell her something but didn’t know how. She just didn’t expect Qi Chen to find her shortly after dinner, saying he had something to say.

Glancing at Cotton, lying on the bed yawning and flicking its tail occasionally, Qi Chen stepped forward and picked it up under Dou Yanlan’s puzzled gaze. If it weren’t known that Qi Chen had a great relationship with Dou Yanlan, Cotton would have scratched him with its paw. Is the grand meow lord someone you can touch casually?!

Placing Cotton into Dou Yanlan’s arms, Qi Chen ignored the cat, which was licking its paws and keeping a close watch on him, and hesitated for a moment before saying

"Um... he’s still alive."

"He?"

Dou Yanlan felt completely puzzled by Qi Chen’s inexplicable words. She wasn’t a god. Without any clues, how could she guess what Qi Chen intended to say?

"It’s... um... your father..."

"Hasn’t he always been alive? Living freely in some unknown place?"

With a cold laugh, Dou Yanlan said. Cotton gently patted Dou Yanlan with its soft paw, meowed softly, and rubbed against her. Its smart little mind instantly understood why Qi Chen did this. Giving Qi Chen a look that seemed to say ’I’ll let you off for now,’ Cotton began trying various means to calm Dou Yanlan down.

Smoothing Cotton’s back gently, Dou Yanlan let out a long breath and looked at Qi Chen, saying

"Go ahead, what has he done? Did he shamelessly come back to acknowledge me as his daughter? Acknowledge this daughter who got into Maomu Academy with excellent grades?"

"Haha, since when were his standards so low? I thought only those who got into the Great Xia Academy were worth his look."

"Is this why you’re coming to me?"

Looking at Qi Chen, Dou Yanlan found it strange. Qi Chen knew about her relationship with that person. Coming to her directly about this seemed odd. Could there be other secrets? But she had witnessed the scene where the man abandoned his wife and daughter. He was so determined and ruthless. Could there be anything hidden?

After a while, Qi Chen relayed the information he had heard from Feng Yuan. Taking a deep breath, Dou Yanlan’s hand absentmindedly ran over Cotton’s back. Although the action made Cotton uncomfortable, it didn’t resist, sensing that Dou Yanlan was troubled at that moment.

Its tail lightly draped over Dou Yanlan’s arm. Cotton meowed and rubbed her with its head. However, she was only moving unconsciously. The news Qi Chen brought made her unsure of its truthfulness. The scene from back then, the things understood after taking the commander’s path, her mother’s attitude—all sorts of images clashed in her mind. She didn’t know what to do. She could discern the result but didn’t want to acknowledge it.

Gently holding Dou Yanlan, Qi Chen softly hummed that old tune. At this moment, he didn’t know how to comfort her. Make her forgive him? But with so many years of experiences, it’s not something easily forgotten. Moreover, this is something only Dou Yanlan can decide.

"Isn’t it a bit too rushed? Clearly, this could be discussed after the trip..."

Outside the door, Agunas softly spoke to Feng Yuan, who leaned against the wall with arms crossed in front of his chest. Feng Yuan glanced at Agunas and said

"I don’t know. I just believe Qi Chen understands her better than I do. Besides, is there really only hatred?"

If it hadn’t been for the intel they obtained about that person, Feng Yuan might not have had doubts. But... that man was once an excellent commander of Great Xia. It’s fair to say that Dou Yanlan’s commanding talent was entirely inherited from him. Feng Yuan believed that Dou Yanlan surely knew of his former profession, yet she still chose the commander’s path despite that.

"Now isn’t bad either. At least, she can unwind in Omeilia."

Supporting herself with the handrail, Veronia, in her human form, looked at the sea in the night and spoke. How many secrets were hidden in the deep sea? The human heart, just like the sea, was unpredictable.

A beautiful flower bloomed in her palm, so pretty was the flower. It was her favorite flower back in the day. With a gentle toss, the flower floated into the air, carrying starlit sparkles, falling into the swirling sea waves. Soon, the flower disappeared into the waves.

"What do you think he will do? Reconcile with them or quietly leave?"

Turning around to lean back against the handrail, Veronia playfully watched Feng Yuan, who shook his head and said

"I don’t know. I don’t want to presume how others would act. I just hope... he can return to them, but... I’m not sure if he has any ulterior motives."

"Such troublesome matters ought to be resolved by those involved."

Sighing, Feng Yuan waved a hand and turned to leave. He was just worried about any abnormal reaction Dou Yanlan might have if Qi Chen told her directly. But, as it turned out, his worries were unfounded. At the very least, Dou Yanlan wasn’t that fragile. Or perhaps, she already understood something from the beginning when she chose to walk the commander’s path.