Imperial Treasure

Chapter 1397 - 808: Isn’t This Good?

Moreover, the Martial Power System has always been relatively chaotic and wild. In China, most ancient and modern Martial Artists follow moderation, not being rash or arrogant, but it’s different over there. Thus, Su Zimu and others have always been worried.

They didn’t expect Sui Yi to be so certain.

Originally thought she would be very anxious.

Because considering Sui Yi had just returned and was injured, they had not actively brought up the matter.

"I promised her I would return, and she must have promised to wait for me, so preserving herself is her only bottom line."

"But you broke the promise. Three years became ten years."

Su Zimu’s words undoubtedly hit the core, but Sui Yi shook his head; "Then, she will surely ask that person, and that person will tell her that the time flow in several worlds is not the same. In the Twin Dragon World, it was indeed three years, which translates to ten years."

"That person...? Before, Yi did not tell us who you feared and entrusted. We thought it was Jiang Chenyu."

"It’s Gu Sansi."

"Gu?"

Su Zimu was astonished.

Then fell into contemplation; "She is indeed very scary... I’ve met her a few times, a person I couldn’t see through at all, or rather, she sees through everyone. Mo Ke warned me not to have too much contact with her..."

"Is Mo Ke doing well?"

"Are you changing the topic?"

Sui Yi tilted her head and smiled, "It’s not exactly changing the topic... Gu Sansi, this person... should not be an enemy to me."

"That should make people worried."

"Let’s say, she might be uncertain of her attitude towards me," Sui Yi leaned on the glass, arms crossed, "I can’t reveal her identity, otherwise it will be difficult for you to handle your attitude towards her in the future..."

"Enemy or ally?"

"I don’t have complete enemies," Sui Yi thought for a moment before saying this, "I just have some old acquaintances.. they want me to pay certain prices to fulfill their needs, or their resentments. There are also some who want me to find my true self."

"Gu Sansi... she belongs to the last kind."

"Are you willing to comply?"

Sui Yi shook her head, smiling slightly, "There is no one in this world I would comply with anymore."

Su Zimu thought it was Old Mr. Ye and changed the topic.

"In these days you’ve returned, you can still stay close, but regardless of whether the Sui Tang official will announce your return, it can’t be hidden for long. At least among those at my house yesterday, someone will leak the news. Pu Qinghan told me the media can’t be suppressed for long either, so your plan is..."

"Is my degree still valid?"

"Uh..."

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Regarding the degree, everyone thinks it’s a small issue, at worst just take the exam again. After all, Beijing University made an exception to preserve Sui Yi’s student status, though such privileges are not many nor few in these times, no one protests.

After all, among those student groups—they probably all think that the beauty who suppressed all of them with an impressive demeanor has already gone...

"Do you want to continue your studies?"

"Cancel it."

"Hmm?"

"Take the graduate school exams."

Graduate school or whatever doesn’t really attract Sui Yi, the main thing is Sui Yi believes in starting and finishing things. During her studies, those scholars from the archaeology department helped her a lot, just for this teacher-student relationship, she has to continue her studies. Moreover, unless she is the Sect Master of Sui Tang Square, her status in the social group would only rely on the archaeology department.

Clearly, she finds the latter more suitable.

Then the identity must be revealed.

Su Zimu nodded, "I will talk to my father..."

As Sui Yi prepared to leave, Su Zimu suddenly said, "She didn’t get married."

"Hmm?"

Sui Yi turned her head.

"Mo Ke."

Su Zimu held the phone, smiling, "If my husband’s Martial Arts Cultivation is not yet better than mine, I think this is not conducive to the mutual support of our two families in the future."

"This is what she said among their noble clan... this was something Ye Zixu later told me."

"So, the engagement was cancelled."

Very simple, yet the power struggle within the family is quite terrifying, especially since that family is the most powerful and elite martial group domestically.

"Compared to Mo Ke’s directness, Gu Sansi and Mr. Bai have also never been able to get married... However, Mr. Bai is now a significant figure in the political arena. In a sense, I think Sui Tang Square hasn’t been taken down yet, if not for Gu Sansi’s influence, then it’s just not the right time yet... Do you see what I mean?"

"Hmm... what a pity." Sui Yi smiled faintly and turned to leave.

Just like Su Zimu said, people like Gong Jiu actually have quite high statuses, and many of them are quite busy.

But today, they all stayed up late. When Sui Yi returned, Yue Beiqing and Ming Lanyuan were waiting for her.

"Last night was personal matter for us; today is officially business... But please thank Su Zimu for breakfast on my behalf. It was delicious." Yue Beiqing is well-acquainted with Su Zimu, so the latter part of the sentence was casual; the first part was the main point.

After Sui Yi sat down, Ming Lanyuan pushed over a cup of tea.

"Those old men want us two beauties to use our charm to probe you about your whereabouts over the years. We’re not planning to talk about time travel; we’ve already made up our excuses. But as you’ve seen, the current global environment is visible where martial arts are now out in the open, and the Adventure Guild is now front and center. The nation can hardly ignore such a big piece of meat... In fact, over the years, not mentioning how the internal noble clans are hard to manage, but internationally, power struggles have shifted from military to martial arts power... Especially for top-tier individuals, each one counts. So think about how you want to handle this."

This kind of attitude is really...

"Why do I feel like you’re still mixing personal matters with business?" Sui Yi’s smile left Yue Beiqing helpless. "Don’t mock us... It’s not that we don’t want to talk; it’s just that even if we do, I doubt anyone above would believe it. Plus, our opponents would use it against us... And regardless of whether they believe it or not, they’ll demand we keep pressing you for answers, like, where did you travel to? Oh~ The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? How did you come back? Time Machine? How should we answer them?"

"

"Moreover, to be clear, Sui Yi, your influence is significant. If something really does go down, you likely won’t hesitate to help us, which essentially means helping the nation. If we turn everything strictly business, how good can the outcome really be?"

Ming Lanyuan crossed his legs. "In short, we’re openly hoping to hitch our wagon to your star... distinguishing between personal and professional connections is clear... But don’t doubt our professionalism... This is called soft diplomacy."

Soft diplomacy?

In sleepwear and bleary-eyed, Gong Jiu came downstairs: "What diplomacy? Soft?"

Sui Yi and the other two: "...."

What knocked this person’s brain loose?

Well, anyhow, since Yue Beiqing and Ming Lanyuan had made their stance clear, they stayed silent.

"We can keep quiet about the time travel... However, you might want to go back and remind them that if some mysterious martial arts experts appear in the future, it’s best to handle them cautiously. They can also contact me."

"But I need an attitude from your side."

Attitude?

Sui Yi looked down at her tea: "Gong Jiu and the others have quite a few internal injuries and some lingering inner qi from the martial families. Who did these things... give me a report soon; no need for investigations. I outlined them last night; the list is by the entrance. Remember to take it when you leave."

"If there’s no response in three days, I don’t mind weakening the domestic forces a bit."

Sui Yi’s words caused Yue Beiqing and Ming Lanyuan to be taken aback. Firstly, they were aware that many had tried to secretly harm Sui Yi over the years she was away. Secondly, they were shocked that Sui Yi could discern such matters!

Darn, can internal injuries lingering for years really be identified by martial arts techniques?

Meanwhile, Gong Jiu stood there stunned.

Not yet saying anything...

Sui Yi set down the cup.

"When real danger looms, S-class or SS might hold no meaning at all."

"At least, that’s how I see it."

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Impressive!

If using Gong Jiu’s words to describe, Flower Demon could only say Sui Yi’s boyfriend power is MAX!

Retrieving the situation in minutes!

But Sui Yi hadn’t always been this coldly assertive, which indeed scared Gong Jiu at that time.

At this moment, Flower Demon and others, including Yhan Qingwu, were slightly surprised.

However, once the excitement faded, Gong Jiu voluntarily mentioned to Sui Yi that Yue Beiqing and Ming Lanyuan had already helped them a lot behind the scenes. If it wasn’t for indirectly recruiting the Bai Faction, their positions would have been even higher. The mood Sui Yi had previously might...

Yet Sui Yi’s response was: "I know, so their positions will rise in three days."

Everyone was stunned. As Yhan Qingwu came downstairs and saw Gong Jiu and Sui Yi wearing undershirts, she went over to increase the central air conditioning temperature while saying: "The easily obtained red roses ultimately become the mosquito blood on the wall, but the cold and proud snow lotus is revered like holy wisdom... Is that the meaning?"

If it were the Yhan Qingwu from ten years ago, she would never have had such a sharp and profound demeanor. But now, having matured greatly, she’s already merged a few points of wisdom into her understanding of worldly affairs.

Lin Yun: "The cost theory of determining market value. Though their attitude was indeed polite in the past, as you haven’t returned for years, they’ve really lost patience, plus Bai Yuanxiu has shone brightly not only in politics but also has his own influence in the Imperial Guards, pursuing civil and martial paths, seeming to shake off the influence of the Gu Family and establish his own territory... Now that Sui Yi’s back, there will surely be a reaction, acting first for an advantage."

Su Zimu and Lin Yun both brought up Bai Yuanxiu, and Sui Yi certainly couldn’t ignore that.

"This person indeed is interesting, but it’s not particularly because of him."

Sui Yi’s fingers skimmed through the Martial Arts World newspaper, which only became popular in recent years, feeling the flowing touch. It is said that this newspaper can decompose itself into plant fertilizer.

Sui Yi lifted her gaze, looking at Gong Jiu and the others.

"Just purely wanting to make those people pay the price."

"Isn’t that good?"