Lin Qinghe's words caused a flicker of change in Zhang Yi's expression. His eyes darted for a moment before he stammered, "That, Young Master, he... No! Ancestor, you've been in a coma for so long. How do you feel? Is there anything wrong with your body? Are you alright?"
Lin Qinghe stretched her stiff neck and limbs. "I'm fine. I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere... How long was I in a coma?"
"Nearly two years."
"Nearly two years?!"
"Yes, it's been almost two years since you killed Mu Shaoqing that day."
Lin Qinghe was surprised. She had actually woken up from her coma much faster than expected, in less than two years. Before she fell unconscious, she had worried it would take at least a century or two, considering the previous time the original body was in a coma for nearly two thousand years.
But at the time, she had no better option and was certain it would advance the progress bar. So, she steeled her heart and decided to try.
Zhang Yi continued with a sigh, "Since you fell into a coma, Ancestor, many things have happened in the Blood Clan. Most matters in the Elder Council are now managed by Patriarch Chu. Also, the Ouyang family later betrayed the Blood Clan, colluding with the Serpent Clan leader to try and devour your power. Patriarch Chu has already dealt with him."
Lin Qinghe wasn't interested in these affairs. She repeated her earlier question, "What about You Rong? Is he alright? Why isn't he here? Where is he now?"
"Uh... that, Young Master, he, Young Master..."
Zhang Yi's evasive behavior sent a chill through Lin Qinghe's heart. "Don't tell me You Rong is in trouble?! Why are you stuttering?! Speak! Where is You Rong now?!"
Seeing Lin Qinghe's urgency, Zhang Yi had no choice but to tell the truth. "Ancestor, please don't worry. A few months after you fell into a coma, Young Master followed the granddaughter of the Wolf Clan leader back to the Wolf Clan. Young Master is now the leader of the Wolf Clan. He comes back periodically to feed you. Now he, he..."
Lin Qinghe frowned, impatient. "What about him? Hurry up and tell me!"
Zhang Yi said, "According to the news received a week ago, today is the day Young Master and Meng Xiaoyi, the granddaughter of the old Wolf Clan leader, are holding their bonding ceremony."
What a coincidence, for the Ancestor to wake up today.
Zhang Yi felt Lin Qinghe would be devastated by this news.
Upon hearing Zhang Yi's words, Lin Qinghe was indeed furious. Meng Xiaoyi was the female lead! Although she didn't know why she went from being the Wolf Clan leader's daughter to his granddaughter, that wasn't the point. The point was that the progress bar had increased by ninety percent, and during her coma, You Rong was going to bond with Meng Xiaoyi!!!
That would mean her mission was going to fail!
Lin Qinghe channeled all her anger into the impending mission failure, completely oblivious to the other emotions mixed in.
Lin Qinghe gritted her teeth and sneered, "Heh heh... That's great! He's really grown up, getting ready to bond with someone else!"
Zhang Yi flinched, feeling a chill down his spine. He asked softly, "Ancestor, since you're awake, perhaps... I should inform Young Master to return now?"
Lin Qinghe scoffed, "Inform him of what! Today is his big day, he's the groom, he won't have time to come back!" Suda Novel Network
"Then what does Ancestor mean..."
Lin Qinghe said with a solemn face, "I raised him for a few years, I'm practically his elder. If he's going to bond with someone else, how can I not attend? Prepare something. I'm going to the Wolf Clan to attend his bonding ceremony!"
"This... isn't that appropriate? After all, the Wolf Clan didn't invite us. And our Blood Clan has always been at odds with the Wolf Clan..."
Lin Qinghe glanced at Zhang Yi and interrupted him, "As I said, I'm practically You Rong's elder. Do I need an invitation to go?"
Zhang Yi quickly changed his tune, "No, no... I'll arrange it right away. We'll depart for the Wolf Clan immediately to see Young Master."
After Zhang Yi left, he immediately notified Chu Tianhao, instructing him to bring more Blood Clan members to accompany Lin Qinghe to the Wolf Clan.
He had a feeling their Ancestor wasn't going to attend a bonding ceremony, but rather to snatch the groom!
And if they were going to snatch, their Blood Clan Ancestor certainly couldn't lose!
After Zhang Yi left, Lin Qinghe remained alone in the room, gradually calming down and her thoughts began to churn.
Logically, with the progress bar at ninety percent, You Rong must have fallen for her. He wouldn't be bonding with Meng Xiaoyi. Could there be another reason?
Lin Qinghe pondered but couldn't figure it out. Coupled with her recent awakening from a coma and limited information, she couldn't analyze the situation.
Lin Qinghe shook her head, pushing away her jumbled thoughts. She muttered, "Whatever. Once I see You Rong, everything will become clear. If he really dares to bond with Meng Xiaoyi, at worst, I'll break them up and tie him back first before making further plans!"
In any case, letting her watch the mission fail was impossible, not even a sliver of a chance!
The Blood Clan and the Wolf Clan had always been at odds, but it was still easy for the Blood Clan to find out where the Wolf Clan was holding their bonding ceremony.
After finding out the location, Lin Qinghe, along with Zhang Yi and Chu Tianhao, who had rushed over from the Elder Council without even a moment to catch his breath, departed.
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The estate of the Wolf Clan leader.
To deceive the leaders of the northern beast clans, the estate was decorated elaborately. Red ribbons were hung everywhere, and people busily moved about within the grounds, creating a lively atmosphere.
Lin Qinghe and Zhang Yi arrived at the entrance. The Wolf Clan guards at the gate immediately changed their expressions and blocked them. "Today is a joyous occasion for our leader to bond, and we do not welcome the Blood Clan here! Please leave!"
At the same time, the Wolf Clan guards responsible for security became alert, staring intently at Lin Qinghe and her entourage. They were ready to retaliate if they made any move.
Zhang Yi looked displeased and was about to say something when Lin Qinghe smiled and spoke first, "I am the Blood Clan Ancestor. I've come today specifically to congratulate your leader. Although I don't have an invitation, please inform your leader inside. He should be very welcoming of my presence."
The Wolf Clan guards at the gate looked hesitant. However, seeing Lin Qinghe's polite demeanor, and that she didn't seem to be here to cause trouble, they said, "Very well. Please wait here for a moment. I'll go in and inform the leader first."
"Alright."
The Wolf Clan guard went inside. Zhang Yi grumbled discontentedly, "Ancestor, they're not even inviting you in to wait. It's too much."
Lin Qinghe smiled without comment, her gaze subtly sweeping over the large "囍" character plastered at the entrance. Her mood was far from good.
Inside the estate.
Meng Bei ran, panting, and entered without even knocking. He breathlessly told You Rong, "Leader! Hurry outside and see, they're here, they're here..."
You Rong frowned in annoyance. "Who's here? Can't you speak slower?"
"It's the Blood Clan Ancestor! She said she's specifically here to congratulate you!"
You Rong's body froze abruptly, his face a mask of disbelief. He clenched his fist. "What did you just say? Say it again! Who's here?!"
"It's the Blood Clan Ancestor! And that Blood Clan butler named Zhang is with her. They are right at... Huh? Leader, wait for me! Where are you going? Leader..."
Before Meng Bei could finish speaking, You Rong suddenly ran out, so fast that Meng Bei couldn't catch up.
She's awake!
She's awake!!!
You Rong's blood was boiling. His mind was consumed by a single thought: he had to see her! He had to see her immediately!
The Wolf Clan members inside the estate looked bewildered. It was the first time they had ever seen their leader in such a flustered state. He ran so fast that he even bumped into things and fell, yet he didn't stop for a moment. He got up and hurried towards the entrance again.
You Rong ran to the entrance and saw Lin Qinghe at first glance.
Their eyes met.
You Rong's heart felt as if it were being clutched by something. Indescribable emotions flooded his chest: longing that pierced to the bone, disbelief, intense love, and an inexplicable sense of grievance...
As he looked, You Rong's eyes grew moist, and his throat tightened.
She had finally woken up!