Chapter 128: Chapter 116: Windwalker·Ji Yan (6000 words)_2

"The previous patriarch of the Wang clan, who was my great grandfather, chose to ally with Prince San, thereby becoming the key support pillar of the Blue Frog Kingdom."

"Unfortunately, times have changed. After my great-grandfather passed away, whilst there were many powerful 3rd-order individuals within the clan..."

"There was only one person who could potentially serve as the main pillar from the 4th Order, and that was the increasingly aging Wang Lutai."

"The Wang family has always lacked fresh blood capable of breaking through the 3rd Order barrier after their promotion..."

Wang Xinfei sighed softly, showing a bitter smile, and explained helplessly:

"Wang Lutai is my grandfather and the previous patriarch of the Wang clan."

"He was wise and arranged my marriage to the Blue Frog Nation Royal Family when I was born."

"As long as the marriage goes smoothly, the Wang family will bind closer with the Blue Frog Royal Family, ensuring more resources for support."

"By then, my father Wang Qiusong, the current Wang Clan Chief, would have a great chance of stepping into the 4th order..."

"Did you find out about this marriage arrangement recently?" Ye Hanjun asked.

"Yes," Wang Xinfei dropped her gaze, "My father cherished me more than my siblings while growing up. He fulfilled all my wishes as best he could."

"But I recently figured out that this doting love was a cage to keep me imprisoned, wrapped in an illusionary world, keeping me naive and ignorant."

"In their eyes, both my grandfather and father view me as a tool, a tool valuable only for its use in forming a marriage alliance."

"They don’t care about my future and they don’t want me to have too much power for fear of losing control."

"All they need is for me to live safely until the age of 20 and then marry the current Prince Er from the Blue Frog Kingdom."

"That’s why when all my other brothers and sisters were honing their fundamentals, only I could skip classes, play outside, and be free of constraints."

"I didn’t understand it before and thought it was favoritism."

"But now I know it was deliberate indulgence. They only needed my beauty and body, using it to ensure the family’s future."

Ye Hanjun clicked his tongue, "So, you wallowed in the loathing for your arranged marriage then had an intellectual awakening and actively sought to escape from your comfort zone?"

"You want to become stronger than both your father and grandfather. Only this way can you prove yourself and rewrite your own fate?"

"That’s pretty much it." Xinfei gloomily nodded. "But...I’ll be 18 soon, so there’s less than three years left."

"Initially, I was attempting to struggle even though I saw no hope."

"Now, because of Master Han, I seem to see a glimmer of hope..."

"In that case, you need to be careful."

Ye Hanjun was thoughtful, "For your father and grandfather, you are an invaluable asset."

"In a short time, you can grow stronger but don’t showcase an extraordinary talent."

"Like the Ability granted by the Respecting Teacher’s Ring, hide it well. Whether it’s associated with me or you, it isn’t suitable to reveal it lightly."

"In the eyes of your father and grandfather, a young girl resisting her fate and rebelling doesn’t mean much, it’s reasonable and ordinary."

"As long as there isn’t a great threat, they will just brush it off."

"However, you either immediately become powerful enough to break away from their control without anyone’s restraint."

"Or, you should be a bit more mediocre and foolish, reduce their guard against you, and make them believe you will lead a quiet life and accept your fate."

"I’ll follow Master Han’s teachings."

Wang Xinfei expelled a breath, cleared her mixed feelings, and solemnly responded.

"Turn right, there is a tree hollow there."

Ye Hanjun said, "Hide in there, then await the rescue patiently."

"You guys can try to get stronger and wake up the unconscious guys."

"I want to take a short rest, to recover my physical condition. Don’t disturb me..."

...

Night of the sixth day of the trial, the students were no longer accompanied by darkness but blood-red color.

This night was destined to be unforgettable.

Until dawn, a weak light started to appear on the eastern horizon, the sky gradually brightened.

The steady breathing of Ye Hanjun suddenly stopped.

Upon opening his eyes, the bloodshot in them had reduced substantially.

Although his body was back to its staggered condition when he first stepped into the academy, after taking a potent healing drug, his essence and spirit did not seem exceptionally lethargic. His calm demeanor still reveals his sharp edge, making people dare not underestimate.

"Shhh-"

The Sun Bird glided slowly overhead.

The feathers on its wings were littered with claw marks. It seemed to have been in a short fight, but the damage didn’t look serious.

Ye Hanjun led the four students to an open area and lit up the fireworks for an SOS signal.

The Sun Bird immediately descended. The white stretchers lined up on its broad back were especially eye-catching.

"There are still five students left alive?"

The commander, donning a hard armor and missing an arm in just one night, gnashed his teeth and smacked his lips.

"Looks like they’ve been frightened, but their condition seems OK. They’re really lucky..."

"Hurry and get on. I’ll take you back to the base, we can discuss the rest later. Let’s rest properly where it’s safe first..."

"Master Han!"

Accompanying him were Su Mei, Zhao Li, Huang Dengshan, and Zhang Wu, still covered in mud and looking like four muddy monkeys.