Dance Of The Phoenix
71. One Request

As a Grand Elder, Yan Shuiyin had an important role in Yuansu Palace which allowed him to freely make decisions regardless of other elders. That was what he did while taking Gu Yuena away from the group of disciples that were to be sent to the palace.

He will bring his disciples to the palace.

What if this cute and annoying student of hers was bullied by someone like yesterday?

Using a goose as Yan Shuiyin's personal mount, they went to the palace early.

That action created a lot of jealousy among the chosen disciples—including Lin Xi. They went together by plane to cross the forest and pass through the palace barrier.

It is like the difference between a bus and a private car.

But the 'bus' in question is no ordinary bus. It was a fairly large luxury ship and was partly made of gold. Although the speed is inferior to a large and beautiful white swan, the plane is still the most expensive vehicle that is not owned by ordinary agencies.

However, do not underestimate the goose that belongs to Yan Shuiyin. The reason why Lin Xi was so envious of Gu Yuena was because the girl could feel riding on an extremely powerful tier 9 aerial monster!

Level 9 monsters are rarer than airships ....

They did not know, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai who used to spy on Gu Yuena as cute and spoiled little cats all the time were ancient monsters and demon monsters.

It's not rare anymore.

But legend!

Gu Yuena and her teacher arrived faster than the academy's airships. They passed through the palace barrier in the form of a transparent barrier. It was a palace entrance gate with a special array so that not everyone could enter at will.

They came down from the goose's back. Around them is still forestry, where all 'vehicles' are required to land before entering the palace.

After the goose left on Yan Shuiyin's orders, the two immediately stepped across the forest in the direction where the light was.

Out of the forestry area, they were faced with a large field. Errorat, an area so vast with a variety of unique plants and trees that are lined up regularly. There is also a lake accompanied by a fountain that is so beautiful with lotus flowers that decorate.

The lake surrounds the main palace, making the palace above the water and in the middle of the lake without a connecting road.

Did they use the flying method to arrive at the palace?

But come to think of it, Gu Yuena could not even take out wings here as if this place had a special barrier.

A beautiful place, also strange at the same time.

"Does Master live here?" Gu Yuena asked.

Yan Shuiyin smiled proudly. "This is the smallest part of Yuansu Palace. Inside it has many connecting doors, which take us to various places according to the given location. Just like the Hidden Land."

"So you don't live here?"

"I live here, but in another part of the palace connected to the main palace. That's where I'm as the Great Elder."

That meant, that Yuansu Palace was huge. Or even bigger than the imperial palace. Are all the palaces like that?

"Let's go in." Yan Shuiyin walked in front, letting Gu Yuena follow.

Gu Yuena was a bit hesitant, as Yan Shuiyin stepped to the edge of the lake. The girl continued to watch the teacher step slowly like a graceful woman.

Unexpectedly, Yan Shuiyin stepped into the lake water. Gu Yuena who had felt a strange thing since earlier immediately sighed to see what was happening in front of her.

Yan Shuiyin did not fall into the water, but rather walked on the water.

This is a fantasy world.

"Ah, I have to check my brain is fine." Gu Yuena reluctantly stepped foot following Yan Shuiyin's 'walk on the water'.

Though he was sure the water of the lake was deep, seen from the fish that swim. His hands could still touch the water without obstructions when ascertaining, but he actually walked up there as if supported by glass. The skirt's not wet anyway.

How to explain it logically?

It doesn't make sense.

Ignoring the strange 'bridge' swirling around her head, Gu Yuena chose to quickly exit the lake before falling into a drowning.

"Hurry over." Yan Shuiyin directly entered the palace grounds at that very instant.

Gu Yuena who was cuddling, fell silent when she saw that there were many people in white uniforms passing by doing work. Most of them are servants who work.

He doesn't see or feel anyone from the outside. What kind of illusion is this?

When they saw Yan Shuiyin's presence, they all directly faced towards her and bowed in salute. After all, Yan Shuiyin was the oldest and honorable person in Yuansu Palace other than the King.

"I brought my disciple to face according to the King's command." Yan Shuiyin said in a slightly arrogant tone. It seems he was so 'familiar' to the king who was a descendant of his ex.

"Great Chief Yan, over here." A male servant gave way to Yan Shuiyin and escorted her to the main hall.

They entered a room so big. So large that it is enough to accommodate hundreds of people, such as a meeting room or the main hall of a palace in general.

There were some people present in the room. One of them was an old man with a beard and hair who was grayed from gray hair. He looked decades older than the Peak Light elder.

Beside the old man, there was a handsome man who was only a few years older than Gu Yuena. It seems like he is as ignorant as Yang Xinyuan. He is handsome and looks friendly to anyone. Standing there, he calmed down and brought a positive aura to everyone. Perfect fit with a typical dream man.

Well, actually Gu Yuena already knew who that handsome man was. He was Yun Qiao, the direct disciple of the Yuansu Palace King who seemed to be the old man.

The rest were people Gu Yuena did not know. But he guessed, their position was high enough in Yuansu Palace so that they could get a seat between the seats of the throne.

"Yan Shuiyin, facing King Yun." Yan Shuiyin gave a brief greeting. Gu Yuena followed more politely.

Given Yan Shuiyin's identity, it was only natural that the thousand-year-old woman would greet him. The king did not look offended either.

"Grandfather, is he a private disciple that you brought from your Hidden Land? I was surprised to hear that you accepted a student." The Yun Palace King looked extremely calm and friendly. Although he was old, he was not as conservative as the elders who were so formal in the ageless woman who was tired of that formality.

"His name was Gu Yuena, from the Yi Empire. I certainly do not accept students in origin. You've heard the rumors."

King Yun laughed at Yan Shuiyin's blunt and lazy remark. It was indeed a trait that earned him a bad reputation among the elders.

"Well, I can't just hear it from mere rumors. Upon direct viewing, your disciple is truly special. I can't even guess the cultivation."

"I told you before, don't check on my students carelessly!" Yan Shuiyin looked irritated. His face became sour.

Gu Yuena was stunned by the old man's 'familiarity' and the ageless woman. The other was a King, but seemed to have no pride in front of an elder. This ... is really something.

Even the elders sitting there could only shake their heads. Yun Qiao was holding back a laugh.

"Great Chief Yan, I hope you calm down and return to your place. We call Gu Yuena, not to oppress her as you think." One of the elders mediated a debate between his two superiors. One is the king, while the other is the 'oldest'. He got confused himself.

Yan Shuiyin snorted. He went to his chair, then sat down while watching the movements of Gu Yuena who was like a statue on the spot. Ah, poor student.

Realizing everyone was waiting, Gu Yuena immediately showed her modesty.

"Your Majesty, I am Gu Yuena, the fourth daughter of the residence of duke Gu of the Yi Empire, a student of the Hidden Land of Yuansu Academy." Gu Yuena formally introduced herself. He did not need to hide his identity, because the old man must have known his background.

"Before you had ranked first when you first took the exam and had the chance to enter Yuansu Palace. I congratulate you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Then yesterday Great Elder Yan told me, that your strength has increased faster than most children. It is a rare talent in history. Yuansu Palace will not waste such talent, so I directly invited you to become part of Yuansu Palace and train in this place."

Gu Yuena had expected it. He was not surprised, because he had to get it as part of his business rewards.

"Your Majesty was too complimentary, the disciple only did what he was supposed to do." Gu Yuena then remembered something. "I heard Yuansu Palace will give me a gift for my achievements."

The palace king Yuansu smiled. "What gift do you want?"

"Am I free to ask?"

"Yes, one request. So think about it."

Gu Yuena nodded, then said solemnly. "Then, the disciple wants to be able to enter the library of Yuansu Palace and access the entire library."

Gu Yuena's request made them shocked. Entering the library and accessing the entire library already included giving the entire secrets of Yuansu Palace to him. It is true that not all files can be viewed carelessly, but it still opens a gap.

"Is the academy's library not satisfying you enough?"

"The Yuansu Palace Library contains complicated information. The magic technique inside was also too high. I can give you access to enter that place, but your power may not be able to accept the magic techniques you want. They're protected with magic, you're just gonna waste time."

Palace King Yuansu thought for a moment, then continued, "Look, when you break through level 7, I will consider you to enter the library. If it's done now, the opportunity isn't necessarily showing up so you don't get what you want because of those limitations."

Gu Yuena smiled faintly. "I understand His Majesty's intentions, but I can assure you that I will not disappoint His Majesty and Master."

King Yan glanced at Yan Shuiyin who was still sitting leisurely as if there was no problem. The woman pulled her eyebrows when she realized the old man saw her.

In the end, King Yan sighed. "All right then. This is your last chance, then don't regret it."

Gu Yuena smiled widely until her eyes narrowed. He looks like a child bought a doll, very sweet.

The girl bowed to thank me. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"I hope you learn something from there. Yun Qiao, take your junior brother to the library."

Yun Qiao was the only disciple who had permission to freely access the library due to his identity as a private disciple and successor of the king. That was why King Yan ordered him to escort Gu Yuena.

"Good, Teacher." Yun Qiao smiled happily, and bowed to his teacher. He looked at Gu Yuena with a friendly look, like brother was looking at his sister.

After a few brief conversations, Yun Qiao escorted Gu Yuena out of the hall. The exit of the two of them coincided with the arrival of the academy group who had just come to receive orders.

Lin Xi was in between, seeing Yun Qiao walking side by side with Gu Yuena. His gaze became extremely cold as the two people just flashed by as if they had not seen them.

The woman dared to approach the man who was going to be her husband!

"Gu Yuena ...." Lin Xi clenched her fists, then went to follow the entourage.

...ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ...

"His face looks ugly, don't you want to explain?" Gu Yuena sneered at the gloomy-looking Lin Xi. He wanted to laugh, but was lazy to find trouble.

"What should be explained?" yun Qiao asked.

"You must know the rumors about you and Lin Xi."

Yun Qiao suddenly laughed out loud. He felt that Gu Yuena was misunderstanding. "There's nothing like it. Lin Xi is from the Lin Clan and has a good reputation, it is only natural that many pair it with me who are direct disciples of King Yan. They must have thought, I am the successor to the throne, whereas only Lin Xi deserves to be the queen."

Gu Yuena nodded in understanding. "I think the rumors are because there's a family matchmaking."

"That's just the assumption of the people, especially the people siding with the Lin Clan. Lately the Lin Clan has become chaotic."

"Very visible." It's so fucked up. Even their two daughters were so strange, that he was lazy to face the two strange and stupid women.

"In the future, there is no need to think about those vague rumors. I'm also sure, you're not what the rumors say."

Gu Yuena looked at Yun Qiao, then laughed blankly. "I'm right to kill people, you know."

"Here, who has never killed anyone? After all, you didn't do it with your own hands. It was their fault."

Gu Yuena wanted to laugh a lot, but could only give a small ruckus. This Yun Qiao had a sweet mouth and was good at persuading people. It was different with those two cold and annoying men.

Yun Qiao reminded him of Gu Yuan. How was it after the battle? Is her brother worried about her? Is it better to send a letter?

Hah, suddenly Gu Yuena misses the figure of the older brother who pampered her so much.

They continued the light conversation with excitement until they did not realize that the library door was in sight. Although it is located a bit far away, it feels very close because they are more familiar quickly.

Compared to all the strange men he met, it seemed like only Yun Qiao was normal and neutral.

Gu Yuena was very grateful.

Yun Qiao gave an object made of circular metal to Gu Yuena's hand. It had a gold-colored crystal in the center, looking like a beautiful button.

"If you want to get out, you can call me with this. I'll open the door again."

Gu Yuena nodded, then stored the metal into the spiritual space. "Thank you."

He went to the library opened by Yun Qiao. The large door of the library closed just like that after Gu Yuena entered into it.

Yun Qiao looked at the door that was closed meaningfully. "I hope you get something there."

In the darkness of the library, Gu Yuena lit a lantern that was given a bit of fire to illuminate the room. It was too dark for his eyes to penetrate the light. As well as there was too much magic to the point of making Gu Yuena unable to sense any power in her body.

Is this the reason King Yan warned him?

Not wanting to linger, Gu Yuena instantly looked for any lights that could be used to illuminate the room. He could not believe that a library of this size had no light source.

He went around every corner, looking at the open shelves and some storage cabinets that stood firm. He thought, this library is much bigger than the academy library.

In fact, he had yet to find the end of the library. Too large.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai walked out of the spiritual room. The light created by their appearance made Gu Yuena turn towards the two of them.

These days, the two cats have become more reserved. What's up with them?

"Find something?" ask Gu Yuena.

"It's too dark." Xiao Bai sighed. This darkness was unusual in that it was affected by magic. While he has an injury.

It was different from Xiao Hei who just ran away and disappeared in the darkness. Gu Yuena and Xiao Bai could not find him anymore in the middle of such a huge library.

The next instant, the entire library was filled with light as if it had a huge lamp on it. It was too sudden that Gu Yuena had to close her eyes due to the glare.

"Gee." Xiao Bai was stunned.

Gu Yuena opened her eyes slowly. His eyes sparkled instantly as soon as he saw the assorted shapes of shelves full of books welcoming on the various sides of the enormous room.

There were countless shelves moving through the air, protected by a magic. Some magic books also seemed to be flying freely in the form of light and pierced through the shelves just like that. They were like beautiful shooting stars.

Xiao Hei returned to Gu Yuena's side with a proud smile. "Yuansu Palace was very clever putting spiritual lights in the corner of the library. Fortunately I found it."

Xiao Bai rolled a lazy eyeball. He also moved to find something that might be useful both for himself and his nonaanya.

"You help me." Gu Yuena ruled Xiao Hei. The black cat instantly disappeared from sight, looking for the item Gu Yuena wanted.

He knows what his wife wants.

I don't know how long it took. Gu Yuena struggled with the books she had picked up freely.

If people saw him, they would obviously be very surprised. The reason is, all the books here are protected by magic so that no one can carelessly steal them.

How could Gu Yuena do it?

If asked, Gu Yuena herself did not know either. He just looked at an interesting book, then picked it up as usual. Although there was a slight fluctuation of energy, he could ignore it casually as if it was a passing wind.

Not finding what he wanted, he returned some of the books to where they came from.

Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai also felt the same way. Although there were many powerful and rare magic techniques, not all of them were useful to the three of them.

Moreover, Gu Yuena was a witch.

When Xiao Hei climbed the top of the shelf, he accidentally stepped on the part of the crack of the shelf that he was unaware of because of the magic illusion and just fell down.

The fall of Xiao Hei caused some of the books up there to fall on him. Xiao Bai laughed at the incident to the extent of a roll.

"Huh, you female." Xiao Hei snorted in annoyance while trying to get out of the pile of books.

When he stepped on the topmost book, he discovered a strange fluctuation. He casually put away some books, and found an old, uninteresting book.

He sniffed the book, then opened the first page. The first thing he saw was ... Dragon.

It is common, because many discuss about how strong the dragon is. But the thing that made Xiao Hei shocked was not just because of a dragon inscription, but something related to dragon blood as well as phoenix blood.

That'sthat's true!

"Miss, I found something!"