Imperial Treasure

Chapter 526 - 346: Setting Out, School Begins

Chapter 346

Yi Chilian let out a sigh of relief, revealing a smile, yet she asked, "I originally thought you wouldn’t agree."

"You have helped me many times, so I naturally should agree at least once..." Sui Yi slowly said.

"Don’t worry, if there is danger..." Yi Chilian wanted to say that she could protect herself, even...

"I will protect you."

The statement above was made by Sui Yi, causing Yi Chilian’s words to get stuck in her throat, while Sui Yi had already stood up.

"If I don’t die, you shall be safe," she said before leaving.

Uncle Wen, who had just brought out tea, stood by and watched, walking over and saying, "Teacher’s insight is indeed excellent..."

Yi Chilian picked up the tea, a smile inadvertently spilling from the corners of her mouth, "I think so too."

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It wasn’t until Sui Yi returned to her residence in Bright Moon Community that she took out the fragment of the mirror, and as usual, she fused it into the palm of her hand, experiencing a jolt of intense pain as always. However, this time was different...

It was a pain that tore her heart and ripped her lungs apart.

With a clatter, Sui Yi’s body swayed, toppling items on the table, as she gasped for air, bracing herself against the table. This time was not like the others!

The character "Jue" at the center of her chest... (Jie Jue, the second character is "Jue", uh... it’s this one in Sogou Pinyin, and it seems to be the same in Baidu~~)

She ran straight for the bathroom, where it was visible that the surface of her skin was flushed with red threads, and the Inner Qi inside her body was so tumultuous it seemed about to burst open.

Especially around her chest, it was as if... a million needles had been thrust in and then pulled out, and then thrust in again!

After much torment, enduring the agony countless times, the pain in her heart prevented her from losing consciousness—over and over, back and forth...

Time passed, unknown how long, before the pain finally subsided. Finally, when Sui Yi opened her eyes, she found herself lying in a thick pool of her own blood.

Her body was withered and dry, but of course, that did not mean her flesh had withered; rather, the congealed blood and skin layer had wrapped around her body like a layer of armor.

Getting up to clean herself, washing away the thick scabs of blood... She wasn’t overly worried about disfiguring herself or anything like that; after all, her brain just didn’t work that way. What mattered to her was a different matter altogether.

After the filth was washed away, there was the character "Jue" on the left side of her chest.

Gazing through the mirror, it was starkly exposed.

This caused Sui Yi’s complexion to drastically change.

The previous joy of a significant increase in Inner Strength and Magnetic Sensation was overshadowed by unease.

What exactly had that woman done to her? Was this "Jue" really just a carving?

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Dispelling her unease, Sui Yi did not show it, but this transformation was no small matter. Her skin and facial features had altered slightly, and she had even grown taller. She could see it herself, so of course, others would too. Luckily, people like Gong Jiu who were familiar with her were in the Provincial City, and since she seldom went out, there was no immediate danger.

She then went back to her routine of reading and practicing martial arts in the community...

One reason Gong Jiu and others had not come to look for her was due to the busyness of business affairs at first. A few days ago, however, Sui Yi heard that Gong Jiu and Flower Demon had come upon an opportunity and were planning to go to Jiangxi to seek fortune~~

Itchy hands, unbearable.

However, this time they didn’t allow Sui Yi to accompany them; firstly, because Sui Yi had recently been seriously injured and the High Priest and others were lurking in the shadows, it was not fitting to let her appear in places with danger. Secondly, because she indeed needed to start school soon, and as it was Old Mr. Ye’s dying wish, Sui Yi was obliged to comply, so they naturally did not want to insist.

These two reasons were also recognized by Sui Yi herself, so she did not go. However, she gave several instructions and even handed over the Sealed Dragon Blade to Gong Jiu...

Occasionally, old classmates like Su Ziyi and Yu Hang would invite her to travel to other regions, but she also declined politely. Thankfully, they were well aware of her temperament and said nothing more, as Sui Yi’s reason was that she intended to accompany Elder Tang to various rural villages to look for ancient pottery.

This was not an excuse; she really did go.

Elder Tang was an old hand and naturally noticed the differences, but Sui Yi was how old, only 19. The saying "a young girl changes every day" made it unsurprising that she would change her appearance. Being a man, he wouldn’t comment on such things and therefore didn’t pay it any mind.

Throughout this journey, through mountain villages, old towns, ancient cities, and modern cities, Sui Yi’s capabilities indeed allowed her to acquire many valuable items, to the great delight of Big Brother Tang. As time flew by, a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Elder Tang sent Sui Yi on her way.

"You have three days until the registration day at your school. You should get there early to avoid the rush...though you’re not the kind to be flustered," Elder Tang said, laughing at his own contradictory statement.

"Mm," Sui Yi sat on the ancient yet graceful wooden bench, gazing at the courtyard where flowers bloomed and withered, with Xia Ye looking lovely, all the while sipping on the tea Elder Tang had brewed.

Sitting beside her was an old friend of Elder Tang. This old friend was quite interesting; he used to be a magnate who ran a considerable company, was wealthy and influential, but after suffering a blow in business and witnessing family squalor, he had a revelation about the fickleness of the world within just a few days. Although he later got through the tough times with the help of old friends like Elder Tang, he developed the notion to live in seclusion. Finally, after distributing his wealth to the family members who disappointed him, he left only a small sum for himself and took refuge in these mountains with just his belongings.

Dont be mistaken by the mountains; in reality, it was a village with many residents, some of whom were not without their own notable backgrounds, mostly those who had seen through the vanities of the world and sought refuge here.

To live in seclusion, one must also seek a place with fine scenery.

Hence, the places where these wealthy individuals chose to retire were exceptionally idyllic.

"Miss Sui, still a student, you’re truly young. Looking at your erudition and abilities, I would have thought you were one of those venerable experts, half-stepped into antiquity,"

This was not sarcasm but genuine admiration, evident from the fact that he did not condescend by addressing Sui Yi as a young girl.

Sui Yi smiled slightly and looked towards the ancient tree in the courtyard, "This house is not bad."

"Hah, I knew you’d have good taste. But there are hardly any who don’t praise my old house... Back then, it was my sharp eye that got me to buy and renovate this old residence..." This person spoke with a smug tone, which Elder Tang liked least of all when others were smug in front of him, so he simply snorted coldly, "What’s there to be arrogant about? This is just an old house from the village. If you’ve got the guts, try buying a courtyard house in the Capital City to live in, huh~~"

"Forget it, if I hadn’t given all that money to those ungrateful children, maybe I could have made a go of it, but now it’s out of the question..." The man shook his head and sighed softly.

Elder Tang ignored him and said to Sui Yi, "You’re going to the Capital City. Your school itself is a place of cultural heritage. Look around, buy a courtyard house nearby, tidy it up a bit, and when I visit the Capital City, I’ll have a place to stay and won’t have to stay in those hotels where they use the same towel to wipe the toilet and then the washbasin..." (The hotels really are a joke, huh~)

Sui Yi nodded, glanced at the wall clock, "It’s about time, I’ll be off."

"Have you already bought your plane ticket?"

"Mhm."

"Alright then, I asked for no reason. Go on, I won’t see you out."

After Sui Yi left, that old acquaintance asked in disbelief, "Can the girl afford a courtyard house?"

Elder Tang let out a sly laugh and remained silent.

A person worth billions... not able to afford it?

It’s just that the very best ones are not affordable, not because of lack of money, but because of insufficient connections... The waters run deep in the Capital City~

But the average ones are well within reach.

The old acquaintance could tell he wasn’t joking, because he knew long ago that Sui Yi wasn’t from a prestigious family, which made it all the more astonishing. After hearing Elder Tang utter a few vague words, he could only heave a long sigh, "Compared with her, those ungrateful sons of mine who drain the vitality of their father like Gluttony are indeed worthless."

"Your sons are worthy to compare with her?! Hmph!" Elder Tang sneered coldly.

Helpless, the old acquaintance knew all too well that his sons indeed were despicable and remarked, "With such Talent, is she studying business administration? If so, I’m afraid the business world will have another heroine soon."

"Not business administration..."

"Eh? Jewelry? The jewelry industry is also good, so profitable!"

"Not that either..."

"Then what is it?"

"Archaeology."

The old friend burst out laughing.

Archaeology? What kind of thing is that?

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That day Sui Yi returned to the Provincial City. In fact, she did not go directly to the Capital City because that’s just how she was by nature, never rushing things she wasn’t particularly keen on, and going early to report to the school did not seem to her to be very necessary.

Unlike her, those she knew well, like Su Ziyi and Yu Hang, had long since rolled up their bedding and gone to the Capital City, either because they were wealthy and could afford to buy houses there or because they already had a foundation in the Capital City...

A few days ago, Yhan Qingwu had gone to the Capital City with Tang Hanyan, who was on official business, and had left ahead of time as well...

But Sui Yi didn’t even know which school Qing Wu had enrolled in.

It seemed she didn’t even ask.

All things considered, Sui Yi was the last one to set out.

Slow as a snail.

Two days later...

Jingdu International Airport.

It was normally bustling with people picking up passengers, but today it seemed particularly crowded, and groups were holding up flags, which made the passing travelers smile.

Another school year was beginning.

College... the most carefree and romantic years of youth.

But there were differences between schools: some were most famous, some were teeming with beautiful women, some with handsome men, those from physical education schools boasted impressive physiques, while those from arts schools not only looked good but also had Talent...

All sorts, each with its differences, but all with young faces full of spirited vitality...

As one of the top two prestigious universities in both Jinghua and the Nation, the banner welcoming new students at Beijing University was particularly elegant and scholarly, instantly recognizable to anyone from a distance.

Of course, those who could get into Beijing University were also the cream of the cream. It’s said that top scholars aren’t pretty...

The seniors at Beijing University welcoming the new students had conflicted expressions, because right across from them was Beijing Film Academy’s spot, next to Jinghua Arts School, both infamous for their surplus of beautiful women, and the arriving girls, with their slim waists and short skirts, were too many to count, their long, pale legs...

"I can’t take it, I’m going to get a nosebleed..."

"I want to transfer..."

A few boys were shouting, making Miao Qiu and other girls nearby roll their eyes. Although they weren’t stunning beauties, they were still pretty and pleasant to look at; it wasn’t like how it was rumored outside, with no good-looking girls at all! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)