Chapter 218: Song Ruyu Stops Pretending
“Tiantián, did Dr. Bai leave Qingshan City?”
“Lěng Qíng, what are you talking about! Why would you ask that?”
Sòng Tiantián neither admitted nor denied it.
She hadn’t told anyone about Dr. Bai’s departure, so how could Lěng Qíng know about it?
Dr. Bai was also very low-key when he left.
“Tiantián, Dr. Bai caused a huge uproar in the Capital City, do you really know nothing about it?”
“What major event happened in the Capital City?”
Sòng Tiantián opened her mobile phone to search online, but found nothing.
Those headlines were just gossip, unrelated to Dr. Bai.
“The authorities have strictly kept this matter confidential, otherwise, people’s hearts would likely be unsettled.
Dr. Bai had a major falling out with the Bai Family and then went to the Gōngsūn Family. This matter caused a huge stir. My father has friends in the Capital City, which is how I know these inside details.
Now that the Beast Realm is invading Blue Star, our Blue Star is in grave danger. Many countries have already been destroyed, and although our Flower Country can still hold on, many towns have fallen, and the situation is very bad. Yet, even at this time, Dr. Bai is causing internal strife.
Instead of fighting Fierce Beasts, he’s engaging in a life-or-death struggle with his own people!”
Lěng Qíng’s tone was clearly not good.
Given the dire situation in Flower Country, all its people should unite and fight the enemy together.
Moreover, Dr. Bai is targeting High-level Beast Tamers. Flower Country has very few Nine-star Beast Tamers, and losing even one is significant, akin to losing a nuclear weapon.
“Uh!”
Sòng Tiantián didn’t know what to say.
Sòng Tiantián could understand Dr. Bai’s desire for revenge, as being trapped in the Illusory Secret Realm clearly indicated he was harmed by someone.
Dr. Bai had been injured before and hadn’t recovered. Now that his injuries have healed, it’s normal for him to seek revenge.
However, what Lěng Qíng said also made a lot of sense; considering the bigger picture is equally important.
Sòng Tiantián was silent for a moment, then said to Lěng Qíng, “If you want to leave Qingshan City, you can leave anytime. From now on, Qingshan City will no longer have a Nine-star Beast Tamer as its backing. For a while, I expect Qingshan City will be in turmoil, and many things might happen.”
Sòng Tiantián was well aware of the seriousness of the situation.
In the eyes of many, Dr. Bai was the pillar of support for Qingshan City.
Now that Dr. Bai has likely met with misfortune, those hidden ambitions might ignite at this moment.
But Sòng Tiantián would not back down.
She was now a Seven-star Beast Tamer and qualified to guard a region.
“Tiantián, I will definitely not leave Qingshan City at this time. I will guard Qingshan City with you.”
Lěng Qíng hadn’t really thought that far ahead.
She was just angry, angry that Dr. Bai was ungrateful.
Hearing Sòng Tiantián’s words, she finally realized the consequences this would bring.
“I’m afraid some people don’t think so, they’re already here.”
Sòng Tiantián looked sharply outside.
The System alerted her that Sòng Rúyù was approaching with her people.
Sòng Tiantián summoned the Hell Ghost Vine, which coiled around her wrist.
Lěng Qíng also looked outside with a serious expression and followed Sòng Tiantián out the door.
At this moment, even if Lěng Qíng were foolish, she would know that Sòng Rúyù was approaching with ill intentions.
Sòng Rúyù’s high heels made a sound like death knells, *dong dong dong*.
In recent days, Sòng Rúyù had maintained an air of nonchalance, but today, her demeanor carried a hint of arrogance.
At this moment, Sòng Rúyù was like a celestial maiden from the heavens.
She was so aloof, her gaze towards Sòng Tiantián was like a god looking down upon mortals.
“Sòng Tiantián, long time no see!”
“General Sòng, we just saw each other half a month ago.”
Sòng Tiantián knew that Sòng Rúyù’s previous amiability was all an act.
Now that Sòng Rúyù knew Dr. Bai was gone, she no longer needed to pretend.
“Sòng Tiantián, you are actually quite good. I have always admired you, and I really want to be friends with you. There could be a friendship between us.
However, the situation of the Capital City Sòng Family is dire, and I must return to the Sòng Family as soon as possible to provide support. Otherwise, if the nation falls, where will you and I find refuge?
Without a nation, the family cannot stand.
I need your help. I need the supplies from Qingshan City, and I want to take those Five-Star Beast Food back to the Capital City, as well as the recipes for the Cold Fragrance series. Don’t worry, if you hand these over, I won’t treat you unfairly.”
As soon as Sòng Rúyù spoke, she invoked righteousness, as if Sòng Tiantián would be a traitor to the nation if she didn’t give her these things.
Lěng Qíng had been worried that Sòng Rúyù might do something to Sòng Tiantián.
But at this moment, she didn’t know what to do.
She knew Sòng Rúyù’s demands were unreasonable.
However, these were extraordinary times, and what Sòng Rúyù said made sense: if the nation falls, the family cannot survive.
At this moment, she didn’t know who to help.
She knew that Sòng Tiantián would be at a disadvantage.
“Sòng Tiantián, I haven’t told anyone about Dr. Bai leaving Qingshan City. As long as you are willing to help me, I will help you too. The Sòng Family will become your new backing, and then the Sòng Family will help you.
Even if the news of Dr. Bai’s situation leaks out, it won’t affect you. We both share the surname Sòng, and perhaps we were even family a thousand years ago.”
Sòng Rúyù continued to persuade Sòng Tiantián.
Although she knew very well that Sòng Tiantián was no match for her.
However, it was better to have one less enemy than one more. It was better to have one more friend than one more enemy.
Besides, Sòng Tiantián had been by Dr. Bai’s side for so long, she might even know the secret formula for making Five-Star Beast Food.
Sòng Tiantián was still useful.
As for this Qingshan City, she didn’t care about it, nor did she want it.
She had enough resources to build countless places like Qingshan City.
This System is interesting, but Sòng Rúyù didn’t plan to get everything at once.
She would take it slow and steady in the future. If she pushed Sòng Tiantián too hard all at once, Sòng Tiantián would definitely refuse.
If you can take a step back, you can take ten thousand steps back.
Taking a step back now would lead to continuous retreats in the future.
Sòng Rúyù was confident of this.
As for Dr. Bai, even if he managed to leave the Capital City alive, she wasn’t afraid.
She wasn’t forcing Sòng Tiantián; everything was voluntary.
This was also the main reason why Sòng Rúyù was willing to speak to Sòng Tiantián in a pleasant tone.
“General Sòng, the nation sent you to Qingshan City to protect its citizens, not to extort the people’s livelihood here.
I can give you the recipe for Cold Fragrance Number Three, and I can also give you the recipes for Cold Fragrance Number Four and Cold Fragrance Number Five.
But let me tell you the truth!
These materials were personally processed by Dr. Bai. Only the Spiritual Power of an extremely special Nine-star Beast Tamer can process these materials and remove most of their toxicity. Your family does not have a Nine-star Beast Tamer. If these materials are not handled properly and someone is poisoned, do not blame me for the consequences.”
Sòng Rúyù looked at Sòng Tiantián, who seemed strong, and understood that Sòng Tiantián’s tone had softened slightly and was not as forceful.
However, Sòng Tiantián’s words were not very pleasant, which made Sòng Rúyù uncomfortable, so her response was not very gentle.
“That’s my business, you don’t need to worry about it. What you should be concerned about now is how to manage Qingshan City properly. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, Dr. Bai tore open the barrier seal of the Beast Realm this time, and Qingshan City will soon face a second Beast Tide. This time, it won’t be those Low Level Fierce Beasts.
In the Beast Realm, even Nine-star Fierce Beasts are not the strongest.
As far as I know, Fierce Beasts are not the strongest in the Beast Realm either. The reason why Fierce Beasts are madly pouring into Blue Star is mainly due to the rampant demonic creatures; they are also being driven out.
Above Nine-star Fierce Beasts, there are Ten-star Fierce Beasts, and above Ten-star Fierce Beasts, there are Divine Beasts.”
Sòng Rúyù revealed a lot of information in one go.
Sòng Rúyù didn’t particularly like Sòng Tiantián because Dr. Bai canceled their engagement due to Sòng Tiantián. Dr. Bai, no matter what, was a legendary Beast Tamer, and there were only four such people in Flower Country.
How could Sòng Rúyù not have any emotional turmoil?
But Sòng Rúyù also knew very well that the current situation in Flower Country was not good.
Sòng Tiantián was also a citizen of Flower Country, so there was no need for internal conflict.
That’s why she was willing to tell Sòng Tiantián so much, hoping that Sòng Tiantián wouldn’t engage in internal conflict with her and would obediently hand over the items.
Even if Dr. Bai met with an accident, she would genuinely be willing to be a nominal backer for Qingshan City. Although she wouldn’t actively help, if Sòng Tiantián used her name, she would acknowledge it.
As for the items she wanted, that would be her compensation.
Sòng Rúyù looked at the stunned Sòng Tiantián and said, “Do you understand the foundation of Noble Families now? The Cultivation Methods you practice were provided by our Sòng Family. These are ancestral family techniques, but we have also made them public.
Don’t feel wronged; our family has also sacrificed a lot for Flower Country.”
Sòng Tiantián paused, then said to Sòng Rúyù, “I am willing to give you the recipes for Cold Fragrance Number Three, Cold Fragrance Number Four, and Cold Fragrance Number Five. However, regarding the Five-Star Beast Food, I apologize, but it must remain in Qingshan City, as the second Beast Tide is imminent.
If you leave, the people of Qingshan City cannot just wait to die. I need to use these items to improve the strength of Qingshan City’s Beast Tamers.
These items are consumed, and once used, they are gone.”
When Dr. Bai left, he gave the recipes for Cold Fragrance Number Four and Cold Fragrance Number Five to Sòng Tiantián, telling her that these recipes could be used at critical moments.
They could protect Qingshan City.
“Sòng Tiantián, I’ve said so much, and you still don’t understand. Does Qingshan City have an Eight-star Beast Tamer? Do you think you can cultivate a Nine-star Beast Tamer? You only have Seven-star Strength.”
Sòng Rúyù said irritably.
The usefulness of those recipes to her was not great.
At least, not of much use to her.
She didn’t even want the recipes for the Five-Star Beast Food because she knew very well.
For high-level secret medicines, having the recipe isn’t that useful; technique and the Beast Tamer’s strength are also important.
Sòng Rúyù believed that those miraculous Five-Star Beast Food must have been created by Dr. Bai.
These items could directly enhance her strength.
However, the Cold Fragrance series of potions could only enhance the Sòng Family’s strength, as their effectiveness diminished significantly after a few uses. She had already drunk them a few times, and the boost they provided was no longer significant.
If she could break through to Nine-star Beast Tamer during this crisis, the help it would bring to the Sòng Family would be immense.
“Who says Qingshan City doesn’t have an Eight-star Beast Tamer? I, Huáng Quán, am one!”
Old Master Huáng’s voice was particularly loud.
Huáng Xiǎohuā followed behind Old Master Huáng. Huáng Xiǎohuā didn’t like Sòng Tiantián, but she disliked Sòng Rúyù even more.
Huáng Xiǎohuā knew very well that the only one who could truly protect Qingshan City was Sòng Tiantián.
Sòng Rúyù had abandoned Qingshan City once before, abandoning so many people.
But Sòng Tiantián was different. The scarce Cold Fragrance Number Three had never increased in price. Most people who needed it could buy it if they waited and participated in the lottery daily.
Many people even mocked Sòng Tiantián for being foolish, hoarding the Cold Fragrance Number Three they got from the lottery and selling it at a high price.
Although Sòng Tiantián was unreasonable at times, she was at least trying to make Qingshan City better.
Furthermore, Sòng Tiantián’s father and older sister were always defending the City Wall.
The internal affairs of the city were managed by Shěn Qīng, whom Sòng Tiantián had entrusted with them, not by the Sòng Family.
As for the defending army, Sòng Tiantián divided it into several factions. Huáng Xiǎohuā commanded one unit, Jiāng Sù commanded another, and the remaining two units were led by Father Sòng and Sòng Rǎnrǎn.
Even though she and Sòng Tiantián had argued, Sòng Tiantián hadn’t removed her from her position.
Qingshan City was where Huáng Xiǎohuā had lived her entire life. Losing such a large place, how could Huáng Xiǎohuā not feel distressed?
Moreover, Huáng Xiǎohuā knew very well that Sòng Tiantián was fighting for the good of the people of Qingshan City.
Huáng Xiǎohuā felt that apart from Dr. Bai’s intervention during the meteor shower.
But during the last Beast Tide, Dr. Bai did not intervene, and Sòng Tiantián only intervened during the first one, not afterwards.
They were able to defend Qingshan City back then.
Now that their strength had increased so much, they would surely be able to defend Qingshan City again.
They now had experience defending the city, and Huáng Xiǎohuā had also broken through to become a Five-star Beast Tamer.
Fierce Beasts were powerful, but her strength had also grown, and she would become even stronger in the future.
Qingshan City would not fall, even without Dr. Bai.
“Sòng Rúyù, if you had managed Qingshan City properly, perhaps Qingshan City would not have fallen at all. Even if you had to leave, you could have definitely led more people to safety. I know that the territory of Qingshan City cannot accommodate so many people, but we can expand Qingshan City together.
You have already brought disaster to Qingshan City once, and now you want to bring disaster to our Qingshan City.
Sòng Tiantián has already agreed to give you the recipes, don’t be too greedy.
You want to take all the other things from Qingshan City as well.
Your Sòng Family can barely protect yourselves, so how can you help our Qingshan City?”
Huáng Xiǎohuā said to Sòng Rúyù irritably.
