Ms. Diviner: The Prodigal Daughter's Return Chapter 1404: Someone Wants to See You

Dan Tai Xuan directed a sincere look toward the Yan Family’s Young Master, Yan Yi. Even though the He Family had unexpectedly chosen to support Han Yan, their strength was clearly no match for the Yan Family. If the Yan Family allied with him, Dan Tai Xuan was confident he could still overpower Han Yan. Upon reaching Lu’an City, Han Yan would surely have to beg for his mercy.

Prior to arriving in Anyun, his reconnaissance of the Eight Great Families had revealed the long-standing animosity between the Yan and Mu Families, dating back over a year. The fundamental principle of the Eight Great Families was to cooperate against external threats while simultaneously vying for superiority amongst themselves. Under these circumstances, Yan Yi had no logical reason to align with the Mu Family.

Yan Yi considered Dan Tai Xuan's proposal for a moment before nodding in agreement, a flicker of joy crossing Dan Tai Xuan's features.

However, just as Yan Yi prepared to make his move, a remarkably resolute disciple from the Yan Family stepped forward and approached Han Yan.

"Yu Chu, what are you doing?" Yan Yi exclaimed, surprised.

He understood Yan Yuchu’s intentions perfectly, but as the Young Master, his own word had yet to be given. For Yan Yuchu to act independently and display such evident dissent was a blatant disregard for his authority.

"Young Master, you witnessed the situation with the He Family earlier. I doubt you wish for a similar outcome within our own family," Yan Yuchu stated, his smile carrying a chilling undertone.

A tremor ran through Yan Yi’s heart, his eyes betraying hidden panic as sweat began to form on his brow. What could Yan Yuchu’s words possibly imply? Did he, too, possess a Family Leader Token? Given the Family Head’s great affection for him, such a possibility was highly probable.

"Since this is about mutual assistance, we cannot have one group being excessively strong while the other is too weak. I believe the Yan Family disciples should join Young Master Mu's team," Yan Yi declared without any hesitation.

He dared not wait for Yan Yuchu to produce the Family Leader Token. If that happened, his authority would be severely undermined, and any prospects of succeeding as Family Head would vanish.

Shortly thereafter, the Yan Family disciples took their positions behind Han Yan.

Dan Tai Xuan’s countenance turned ashen. While ultimately five families supported him and only two sided with Han Yan, this outcome fell far short of his initial expectations. More critically, the He Family, a mid-tier power among the Eight Great Families, held more influence than the Mo Family. The Yan Family, aspiring to rank among the very top of the Eight Great Families and often rivaling the Mu Family, had now formed a formidable alliance with the Mu Family. This partnership was undeniably powerful, matching their own faction's momentum.

"Mr. Tantai, though our numbers are fewer, our capabilities are certainly sufficient. Rest assured, should you find yourself in peril and unable to cope, we will render our wholehearted assistance. Until then, farewell." The banquet had long since concluded, and Han Yan felt no inclination to prolong her exchange with Dan Tai Xuan. She offered a brief farewell before departing, making sure to deliver a final sting to Dan Tai Xuan’s ego.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, their combat effectiveness, bolstered by her cultivation as a Great Sword Master, the strength of Huayue and others, and now the addition of the Yan Family disciples, might very well rival their opponents. Dan Tai Xuan’s petty schemes to manipulate her had been misguided.

"Hmph!" Observing Han Yan's departure, Dan Tai Xuan let out a cold snort, rendered speechless.

"Mr. Tantai, please do not be disheartened. Although the Yan and Mu Families have aligned with Han Yan, in terms of sheer numbers, we still hold a significant advantage," Mo Yanhong offered in consolation.

"You are correct, we possess greater numbers. On the battlefield, unless one commands absolute power to turn the tide, troop numbers are the deciding factor for victory. Let them savor their fleeting triumph; eventually, they will be compelled to seek our aid." Dan Tai Xuan could only console himself with these thoughts.

However, as he uttered these words, a crucial question remained unaddressed: did Han Yan truly lack the power to alter the course of events? This was merely his own assumption.

After departing the Imperial Palace, Han Yan conferred with Yan Yi and He Qingwei regarding their departure schedule for the following day, before returning home.

As the adage goes, those walking different paths cannot pursue the same goals. She had no desire to travel alongside Dan Tai Xuan and his cohort any further. With mutual hostility and wariness, any encounter with danger would likely result in their abandoning each other rather than providing aid, lest they become a burden. It was best to proceed to Lu’an City independently.

While the others dispersed, Yan Yuchu continued to follow Han Yan.

During the freshman competition at Long Yan Academy, he had voluntarily forfeited his match against Han Yan. On this occasion, he had even resorted to threatening Yan Yi with the Family Leader Token to compel his allegiance to Han Yan. Even the most obtuse observer could surmise his connection to Han Yan, thus he saw no need to conceal it any longer.

"Where’s your Family Leader Token, let us see it. Can’t believe those old folks in the Yan Family lacked the foresight to entrust such a position to you." Jiang Yuzhe, acquainted with Yan Yuchu for years and almost became his follower once, was not distant and patted Yan Yuchu’s shoulder.

"Who told you I have a Family Leader Token?" Yan Yuchu rolled his eyes.

"You don’t? Then earlier, with Yan Yi..." Jiang Yuzhe looked puzzled at him.

"I was bluffing him, can’t I? Didn’t expect you to be as stupid as him and fall for it." Yan Yuchu said disdainfully.

... Han Yan and others were surprised. Turns out, apart from acting cool, this guy would also deceive people.

"Right, has your cultivation run into problems again?" Seeing Yan Yuchu following her persistently, Han Yan asked.

Previously, Yan Yuchu couldn’t refine the Heavenly Star Power, leading to stalled strength. Thanks to her Heavenly Heart Technique, he refined the miscellaneous aspects within, causing his strength to soar. Of course, Han Yan also gained immensely from this, enabling her to advance to the Sword Master Realm before sixteen.

"Cultivation hasn’t had issues, but someone wants to meet you." Yan Yuchu replied.

With his improving strength, he gradually managed to refine the Heavenly Star Power himself, so today’s pursuit wasn’t due to that.

"Who?" Han Yan asked.

"Ye Yanran." Yan Yuchu straightforwardly answered.

"Ye Yanran, what’s happened to her?" Han Yan was taken aback. When heading to Shangyue, she informed Xia Youchen about Ye Yanran, thinking she’d left Long Yan Academy and was with Xia Youchen, but why did she encounter Yan Yuchu?

"She’s critically injured, likely won’t survive." Yan Yuchu said.

"What, where is she? Quickly, take me to her." Han Yan said anxiously.

Soon, Han Yan saw Ye Yanran in a courtyard of the Yan Family located in the Capital.

At this moment, Ye Yanran lacked her usual vigor, looking withered and as weak as a flickering light. Yan Yuchu had not exaggerated; seeing this state, she indeed seemed unable to survive.