Chapter 17: Who is she married to?

Shu Yue spent some time resting, allowing her spirituality to recover somewhat. It improved from its near-dried-up state, but the time was still too short. Right now, it was only about twenty to thirty percent.

This amount of spirituality was enough. Although mages also consumed a lot of spirituality, it wasn’t as severe as for alchemists. This much was already sufficient for Shu Yue to fight a battle.

The time Shu Yue spent refining the dragon blood was very short, so even including rest, it wasn’t too long. She straightened her clothes, confirmed nothing was missing, and pushed open the door to leave.

Someone was waiting outside the door. The female attendant was stunned when she saw Shu Yue. This was the first time she had seen a guest who borrowed an independent workshop come out in such a short time. She was a little surprised, especially since Shu Yue’s clothes were neat and tidy, showing no signs of an explosion.

Shu Yue ignored her gaze and prepared to leave directly. The purpose of her trip had been achieved. Now she only needed to go back and absorb that one-and-a-half drops of dragon blood essence tonight to strengthen her Silver Dragon bloodline. Then she would have enough power to move freely in Grey Pine City.

Of course, this “freely” meant as long as she didn’t provoke third-tier powerhouses. The difference between second-tier and third-tier was like heaven and earth. This was also why second-tier meant baron while third-tier meant viscount.

At the same time, in a luxurious room, Winnesa received the news that Shu Yue had come out of the workshop.

Her eyes flickered as she asked the maid beside her,

“What was the situation inside the workshop? What about the dragon blood?”

“Miss, there are no traces of any alchemical instruments being used, and the dragon blood is gone. However, the temperature inside the workshop is very high, more than twenty degrees higher than outside…”

The maid reported everything she knew to Winnesa.

After listening, Winnesa was extremely surprised. The dragon blood had undoubtedly been delivered, but according to the maid’s information, Shu Yue had come out empty-handed. The dragon blood had vanished without a trace.

Could it be… he drank it all?

No, that was impossible.

Winnesa quickly dismissed the thought. Perhaps someone could drink dragon blood directly, but with so many bottles, not to mention the violent energy contained within, the sheer volume alone made it impossible.

Then what other possibility was there?

Soon, Winnesa noticed a detail. She turned her head and stared at the maid with deep eyes.

“You said there was nothing inside?”

“Yes.”

The maid’s face turned pale as she quickly lowered her head.

Winnesa frowned and continued asking,

“What about the glass test tubes and wooden baskets that held the dragon blood?”

“…”

The maid recalled for a moment and shook her head.

Winnesa turned to look at Emily, who was sitting beside her looking bored and uninterested at the mention of Shu Yue.

“Emily, let’s go see her.”

“Ah?”

Emily paused, then looked at Winnesa in surprise.

She really didn’t understand what was so interesting about Shu Yue. Hadn’t they already met once before?

Winnesa didn’t give her a chance to refuse and directly stood up to pull her along.

“Come on. Don’t you not want to go through with the marriage? Then go talk to him alone now and make him voluntarily give you up. Afterward, you two can go together to tell your father.”

“…”

Emily hesitated for a moment, but eventually stood up. She really didn’t want to become someone’s wife.

…

Shu Yue had just returned to the Guild hall and saw Anna waiting for her. Two beautiful figures suddenly entered her view and walked straight toward her. Their target was clearly her.

She recognized both of them. One was Winnesa, whom she had just met, and the other was her cheap fiancée.

Winnesa still wore her usual gentle smile, looking approachable as ever.

This was the second time Emily was facing Shu Yue directly. As always, she was full of hostility toward Shu Yue. She even looked somewhat reluctant as she walked over, as if she deeply disliked her.

Shu Yue curled her lips. She had no time to waste with them. It would be better to go back and prepare for tonight.

She turned around, ready to leave with Anna.

“Hey, you stop right there!”

Seeing Shu Yue trying to avoid her, Emily’s sensitive nerves were immediately triggered.

“What do you mean by this?”

“…”

Shu Yue remained silent, pretending not to hear. She grabbed Anna’s wrist and walked toward the Guild exit.

Emily became both anxious and furious. She quickly stepped forward to block Shu Yue’s path.

Anna, on the other hand, had figured out the situation. After sizing up Emily, a trace of inferiority flashed in her eyes.

In her view, Emily was a young, noble, and graceful young lady, full of the kind of appearance she longed for. This made her unconsciously lower her head. However, seeing that Shu Yue was still holding her wrist, Anna felt smug inside. Her own weight in Shu Yue’s heart was heavier than this fiancée!

Anna had already guessed this noble lady’s identity — she was the fiancée Lia White was about to marry.

Shu Yue had told her about it before…

The young lady blocked Shu Yue’s way, and the atmosphere instantly fell into a strange silence.

Shu Yue let out a light breath and said,

“I am not called ‘hey.’ If you can’t even say my name, then I have nothing to discuss with you.”

“You!”

Emily was so angry she could barely speak. In all her life, no one had ever treated her like this. She was the daughter of a baron, the one with the strongest talent among her peers. No matter where she went, she was praised and flattered. No one around her had ever dared to speak to her with such impatience.

Shu Yue was completely impolite and didn’t even bother pretending.

Sorry, I’m running away tomorrow anyway. Why should I speak to you nicely?

Shu Yue gave Emily a cute, disdainful glance. She herself didn’t realize how feminine the action looked.

“What ‘you’? Can’t you speak clearly?”

“…”

Emily’s pretty little face turned completely black. Her upbringing as a young lady prevented her from cursing, but she was extremely angry right now. She just wanted to grab Shu Yue by the throat and make her apologize.

You despicable guy, you must apologize very sincerely!

Winnesa covered her mouth and laughed on the side. She also noticed that Shu Yue’s behavior was a bit girlish, but she didn’t pay much attention to it. After all, seeing her best friend puffed up like an angry pufferfish was much more entertaining.

“Alright, stop arguing. You two are going to be husband and wife in the future.”

“Who’s going to be husband and wife with her?!”

Emily cried out in alarm. Her shout drew the gazes of everyone around. So it was a couple quarreling.

Shu Yue hadn’t expected this young lady to be so foolish. Staying with someone like her would probably make one stupid too, right?

I don’t want to become stupid. I’d better run away quickly!

Emily realized she had spoken carelessly and let others know her relationship with Shu Yue. She instantly felt ashamed and furious. Her watery eyes glared angrily at Shu Yue. She was super, ultra angry right now.

“You, come with me! I have something to say to you!”

“I’m not called ‘you.’”

“You…”

“I’m not called ‘you.’”

“Fine, Lia White, I have something to say to you.”

“Not going.”

Shu Yue had no intention of entangling with Emily any further. This kind of young noble lady was the most troublesome.

Her originally good mood couldn’t be ruined by Emily.

Emily exploded with anger. She had already called Shu Yue’s name as requested, yet she still refused to go. Wasn’t this just toying with her?

The red-faced girl took heavy steps, intending to grab Shu Yue by the collar. But after just two steps, Winnesa stopped her and gently soothed Emily’s emotions.

“Alright, don’t be angry.” While holding Emily back, she also turned to Shu Yue and said, “Young Master Lia seems very interested in dragon blood. I happen to know some sources of information about it.”

“Where?”

At the mention of dragon blood, Shu Yue instantly perked up.