Chapter 250, Chapter 249: The Island Division
Shuyao looked toward the door in the direction of the sound.
Yan Shi stood quietly at the door, his black hair almost blending into the night.
Shu Yao stood up instinctively, unable to believe it.
It really was Director Yan, not Yan Lan.
No, didn't Director Yan accidentally eat the herb "Quiet Worry Relief" in Kunlun this afternoon?
Why did I wake up at night?
The younger generation may not know, but Shu Yao clearly understands the reasons why Yan Ju and Yan Lan are different.
Because Director Yan was appointed by the Heavenly Mandate Platform as the Director of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs, and his term of office had already exceeded one year.
The position of Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Affairs is very special; it actually has a three-month probationary period.
Only those who have served for more than three months are considered true bureau chiefs. From then on, everything from their most basic name and appearance to their past and destiny is obscured by the Destiny Platform.
No one knows anything about them anymore.
The major families in the underworld are actually quite wary of the position of the Director of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs. No one knows how many privileges he will receive from the Heavenly Mandate Platform after officially taking office.
Therefore, after Director Shan and before Director Yan, there were no directors whose terms lasted more than three months; they all resigned voluntarily for various reasons.
However, no one knew Yanju's background. Even before the Heavenly Mandate Platform was concealed, no information could be found about her.
Meanwhile, the General Administration was far away in the outer world. No matter how many obstacles, constraints, and tests were secretly put in place by the various families in the inner world, Director Yan handled them all with ease.
Once the three-month internship was over, the results were finalized.
At this point, Director Yan also began to forcefully intervene in the affairs of the Middle World Branch.
Shuyao couldn't figure out Yanju, and she couldn't usually remember her face clearly.
However, Yanju has a twin sister, and everyone can see Yanju through Yanlan.
In theory, this is a good thing. The problem is that Yanlan is also a weak point that is easy to control.
She acts recklessly and capriciously, and her whereabouts are extremely unpredictable.
Shuyao came to her senses.
These are not the main points right now. The most crucial question is: why did Director Yan wake up at this time?
According to Lingyaotang's records, the fastest person to break free from their inner demons and awaken from their slumber had been asleep for more than half a month.
What the relief brought was a perfect dream.
Simply not dwelling on a perfect past is already incredibly difficult; let alone truly overcoming the obsession with an imperfect past.
This batch of herbal medicine from Lingyaotang is probably substandard.
Yan Shi entered the study: "Good evening. I think," her gaze swept over the large pile of documents on the table, then returned to Shu Yao's face, "I need an explanation."
Shu Yao's expression was quite complicated: "Of course."
Yan Shi and Shu Yao sat down facing each other at the table by the window in the study.
After the servant quietly brewed tea for each of them, he gently closed the study door.
Only the two of them remained in the study, and for a moment, there was silence.
Yan Shi broke the silence: "The sect leader looks very surprised."
To be honest, she was also surprised.
Even though Shu Yao has already risen to the positions of Kunlun Sect Leader and Baiyujing City Lord, she is still so dedicated!
Yan Shi was stunned when he opened the door to find the study table covered with official documents and several volumes of records with their pages curled up.
The King of Scrolls is truly everywhere.
Shu Yao picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and gave a wry smile: "To be honest, it is somewhat true."
"I apologize to Director Yan first," she said, setting down her teacup and bowing slightly, her tone becoming more serious. "The ripe Desire-Relieving Herbs from Lingyao Hall this year were accidentally mixed into the tea and snacks served to our distinguished guests. The specific reasons are still under investigation within the sect, but Kunlun will definitely give you an explanation."
Yan Shi shook his head: "It's nothing. I happen to need some relief from my worries too."
Shu Yao was taken aback, her eyes subtly shifting as if trying to discern the truth from Yan Shi's expression.
"Is there any problem with relieving your worries?" she asked tentatively.
"Mmm," Yan Shi responded softly, lowering her eyes. Her fingertips gently caressed the rim of the teacup, her movements slow. "A very fulfilling dream."
Shuyao stared at Yanshi.
She could never read any emotion in Yanju's eyes.
No matter what happens, nothing can change her appearance.
However, the fact that Yanju woke up from the dream of relieving worries in just half a day was even more shocking than the fact that the quality of the relieving worries provided by Lingyaotang this year was substandard.
Shu Yao subconsciously said, "Director Yan, although it may be a bit presumptuous, I still want to ask."
"What is it that you cannot have?"
Yan Shi: ?
This wasn't the first time she'd heard this question; Jian Gu had asked her the same thing before at the Floating Auction House.
At that time, Yan Shi couldn't understand what this question meant.
She said slowly, "What a coincidence, someone else asked me this question before."
Yan Shi looked at Shu Yao with a puzzled expression, "Why are you so curious about things that are unattainable to humans? What exactly are you asking?"
Shuyao seems much easier to communicate with than Jian Gu.
At least his speech isn't as enigmatic.
Shu Yao: "You don't know?" She frowned slightly, a moment of hesitation in her voice.
She couldn't immediately discern Yan Ju's intentions, nor could she tell whether he was feigning ignorance or she genuinely didn't understand.
“Because everything the Mother Goddess gives comes at a price,” Shu Yao explained. “What is unattainable is the price of everything.”
"All living things, throughout their lives, are trapped by things that are unattainable."
That made it very clear. Yan Shi seemed to understand: "I see."
In short, they are never satisfied; they already have a lot, but they still want more.
Shuyao didn't get a direct answer from Yanshi, so she didn't press him. She continued, "Director Yan, the investigation into Jieyou is still ongoing, what about the others...?"
She tried to make her tone sound more natural.
When Director Yan entered, he said that he needed an explanation.
Shuyao couldn't be sure which "thing that needs to be explained" Yanju was referring to.
The blood array was exposed no earlier than that afternoon; Yanju should still be in Jieyou's dream at that time.
In such a short time, even though everyone says Director Yan knows everything, what if something goes wrong?
Yan Shi was very direct: "Aren't you going to explain in detail about the blood array at the bottom of Baiyujing?"
Shuyao was still trying to brush it off: "Director Yan, what do you mean?"
Yan Shi: "I thought my meaning was very clear."
She gazed at Shu Yao: "Regarding the blood array at the bottom, where did the victims come from, and which families were involved?"
As expected, Director Yan knew everything.
“Director Yan,” Shu Yao sighed, “we have no choice.”
"Baiyujing needs the support of the formation. If it crashes, it will be a disaster for you, for me, and for the human race."
“You’re confusing the two,” Yan Shi interrupted her. “When Baiyujing was first established, it wasn’t supported by the Blood Array.”
"You can find a solution to replace the Blazing Sun Crown; there must be other options. Why does it have to be the Blood Array?"
The innocent sacrifices beneath the Jade Palace no longer even possessed souls.
Shu Yao gave a wry smile: "Director Yan, there are no other options."
They remained locked in a stalemate.
Suddenly, Yan Shi heard a familiar, long-unheard voice beside him, slightly weak but very clear: 'She had no other options, because the blood array already existed.'
Yan Shi noticed a slight movement in her coat pocket.
Under Shu Yao's gaze, she subtly adjusted her posture and looked down.
The crown of the blazing sun, a dusty, blazing sun crown, with a few faint sparks on its crown, carefully straightened the jewel that was about to fall off, and crawled out of Yan Shi's pocket.
It stopped at the bag opening, seemingly catching its breath, and then laboriously crawled up the clothes to Yan Shi's wrist, rubbing against Yan Shi's skin.
'Yanshi, I'm back! Did you miss me?'
As it spoke, it shrank into a bracelet and wrapped around Yan Shi's wrist again.
Just like before.
Yan Shi suddenly felt like crying.
She raised her head again, her left fingertip secretly touching the crown of the blazing sun, and gave Shu Yao a faint smile.
Shu Yao was already feeling uneasy, and when she saw this smile, she was startled, and her sleeve even accidentally knocked over the teacup.
It should be noted that Director Yan is usually expressionless and has never smiled in any reports.
Shuyao wondered if she was seeing things.
After settling into his comfortable position, the blazing sun crown continued, "The Blood Array existed even when I was still in Baiyujing."
"It's not some replacement solution that appeared after I left." It shook itself in dissatisfaction. "They need more energy to support Baiyujing because there are just too many new sub-islands besides the capital's center."
"I found it absolutely disgusting there; the air was thick with the stench of blood every day. It was like being pickled in blood."
'Later, I ran away with Shan Fengyang.'
Yan Shi had been considering putting the blazing sun crown back, but upon hearing this, he suppressed his smile and said, "Sect Leader Shu, I think the situation is not as you say."
"Is there really no other solution, or are they covering something up?"
Shu Yao was startled.
The Blood Array has indeed existed in Baiyujing for a long time. When Shuyao was very young, it was just a small amplification array.
Ultimately, it gradually developed into the current situation.
But these are all Bai Yujing's secrets, so why would Director Yan know them?
She feigned composure: "Director Yan, I don't know what you're talking about."
Yan Shi lowered his eyes: "The Jade Capital in the heavens, with twelve cities and five towers."
"I think the number of islands in Baiyujing now is probably countless."
Shu Yao stared at Yan Shi in shock. Yan Shi continued, "You really can't do anything about it."
"Without the Blood Array, Baiyujing wouldn't be able to hold up today. But back then, Baiyujing didn't need so many branch islands."
Shu Yao: "Director Yan..."
“Shuyao,” Yanshi stood up, “I have said all I need to say.”
She looked out the window. The view from the Baiyujing City Lord's Mansion was excellent, and she could see the layers of clouds in the distance, as well as the pavilions and towers among them.
Yan Shi recalled the distant sound of bells that had come on his way here.
The sea of clouds at Baiyujing is beautiful, but...
"Baiyujing cannot be allowed to crash during my term, but it is only Baiyujing," Yan Shi said calmly.
Shu Yao exclaimed in astonishment, "Director Yan, what are you doing?"
"Make the places that shouldn't exist disappear." Yan Shi's eyes were cold. "Restore Baiyujing to its original state."
"Then, I will put the blazing sun crown back into Baiyujing."
After saying that, she walked straight out the door. "Good night, Sect Leader Shu."
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