Chapter 286: Lin Xueyan Returns

She knew her sister's status could outweigh everything. Even the Divine Medicine Sect had to act according to her sister's wishes. So, even if she made a mistake, the Divine Medicine Sect would not punish her.

"I'm just curious what skills Lin Xueyan could have learned from Western Extremity."

Ye Qingran's voice came faintly, and the Ninth Elder instantly understood her meaning.

Lin Xuewei heard Ye Qingran say that, and she gave a scornful smile: "Ye Qingran, what my sister has learned is something you could never reach in your lifetime!"

In the next instant, however, the Ninth Elder said, "Lin Xuewei, you are temporarily stripped of your status as a Divine Medicine Sect disciple; your fate will be decided by the Sect Master!"

Lin Xuewei could hardly believe her ears.

She had already revealed her sister's status, yet the Ninth Elder was still so obstinate and oblivious?

"Ninth Elder, are you sure?"

"Hand over your Divine Medicine Token!"

Lin Xuewei narrowed her eyes, nodding repeatedly, "Good, very good! Ninth Elder, I hope you don't regret it!" As she spoke, she threw the Divine Medicine Token to the ground with disdain, "Anyway, I'll soon be following my sister to Zhu Lu Zhi Dian; this measly Divine Medicine Sect is nothing to me!"

Having said that, Lin Xuewei lifted her chin and walked out.

Everyone watched Lin Xuewei's retreating figure, none daring to look down on her just because she had been expelled from the Divine Medicine Sect.

Because behind her stood an existence even more terrifying than the Divine Medicine Sect!

Her sister, Lin Xueyan, is a person of Zhu Lu Zhi Dian!

On her way back, Ye Qingran was caught up by the Ninth Elder.

"Guest Minister Elder?"

The Ninth Elder called out tentatively.

"What do you need from me?"

It really is the Guest Minister Elder!

The Ninth Elder trembled all over with excitement.

Who would have thought that the most mysterious Guest Minister Elder of the Divine Medicine Sect was actually the young lady of the Donglin Country Prime Minister's residence!

"Guest Minister Elder, I never expected it to really be you!" the Ninth Elder said, quite excited.

Ye Qingran tugged at the corner of her mouth, "Ninth Elder, call me Miss Ye when we're out. I hope you can keep my identity confidential for now."

"All right!" the Ninth Elder nodded in agreement, "Guest Minister Elder, you also heard what Lin Xuewei just said; if she really tries to block us, perhaps this time's quota… if the Sect Master finds out, he will surely blame us…"

"It won't."

"Won't it?"

The Ninth Elder blinked in surprise. Yet, for some reason, he felt reassured.

Since the Guest Minister Elder said it won't happen, then it definitely won't.

"Nothing much, I'll be on my way. If anything comes up, you can come to the Prime Minister's residence to find me."

Watching Ye Qingran leave, the Ninth Elder remained unsettled for a long time.

If the other elders learned of this, they would probably go crazy!

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The weather was clear and bright, with not a cloud for miles.

The Lin family mobilized everyone that day, waiting at the gate of the Lin manor.

Not only the Lin family, but everyone who heard the news rushed over, just to catch a glimpse of that legendary figure—Lin Xueyan of the Lin family!

Consequently, the scene before the Lin family gate was immensely grand, extremely lively.

Soon, a carriage drawn by four horses with jade-white manes set off, preceded and followed by eight white-clad attendants scattering flowers along the way, petals flying through the sky like a dreamy illusion.

The carriage was surrounded by light gauze, inside which a slender figure could be seen faintly.

When the wind blew, the gauze fluttered, resembling a celestial being's carriage.

Countless gazes fixed upon the carriage.

As it drew near, a moving voice floated over: "Mom and Dad, Xueyan has returned!"

With that voice, the figure inside the carriage lifted the gauze, flew out, and landed on the ground.

Clad in white that outshone snow, her outline traced a peerlessly graceful figure; her whole bearing seemed like that of a fairy. A thin veil of gauze covered her face, dreamlike and illusory.

A fresh breeze blew, lifting the veil to reveal a peerlessly beautiful face beneath.

Hiss—

Gasps rose from the crowd, countless eyes fixed on that face, full of astonishment.

Is this the legendary Lin Xueyan who went to Western Extremity's Zhu Lu Zhi Dian?

Lin Zhishang, the head of the Lin family, and his wife Wang Shi saw Lin Xueyan and were overcome with excitement.

Their daughter, so outstanding, had gone to Western Extremity five years ago, becoming a member of Zhu Lu Zhi Dian; five years later she returned home in glory, and they almost failed to recognize their own excellent offspring!

Everyone envied them for having such an outstanding daughter!

They too shared in the honor.

"Yaner!"

"Good girl, you're back!"

Seeing Lin Zhishang and Wang Shi react thus, the crowd also came to their senses, faces full of excitement.

"It really is the Lin family's eldest miss! She really has returned!"

"When she stepped out of the carriage, I thought a fairy had descended to the mortal world!"

"She's too perfect—no flaw can be found! Indeed, she is a person of Zhu Lu Zhi Dian!"

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All gazes were envious. Everyone's discussion was praise. This made Lin Xueyan feel increasingly proud deep down. Her vanity was greatly satisfied.

Although she hadn't married the Emperor Sovereign of Zhu Lu Summit these years, even after having stayed there, returning to Xiliang City, everyone would still envy her!

She truly felt fortunate about her choice back then! If she could do it again, she would still choose to cut open Ye Qingran's belly, then take her child to Zhu Lu Summit.

These years, relying on her status as the life-saving benefactor of the young master, she had gotten by fairly well in Zhu Lu Summit.

But that's nothing; her goal is clear—to become the Emperor Sovereign's woman. Of course, being his principal wife is impossible, as it's already been taken by the Holy Maiden; even being a concubine would satisfy her!

After all, the Emperor Sovereign is the most perfect man she has ever seen!

Lin Xueyan thought thus, her face bearing a perfect, gentle smile. Her chin slightly raised, showing a hint of arrogance, her back straight, she held herself with a goddess-like bearing.

"Thank you all for your kindness, Xueyan is deeply grateful." Lin Xueyan said, entering the Lin Manor amid the entourage of the Lin family.

The Lin family had long since changed; it is now a prominent clan in Xiliang City, and its mansion is naturally far more splendid than before.

But compared to Zhu Lu Summit, it's simply not worth looking at!

"Xueyan, you've finally returned! We've missed you so much!"

"Yes, older sister, you've finally returned!"

"Xueyan, you're getting more and more beautiful!"

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Various flattering words came; Lin Xueyan smiled humbly on her face, but felt utter contempt inside.

She truly grew to despise this family more and more.

Indeed, only after seeing the sea does one know how small a pond is.

Having witnessed Western Extremity's prosperity, returning to Xiliang City made her feel as if she had returned to a mountain ditch, making her feel uncomfortable all over, as if she had come from a clean place to a filthy rubbish heap.

She felt that the people here were uglier than those of Western Extremity!