CHAPTER 340
Beyond Permissions: The Answer
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Its shape resembled a clover or a windmill, reaching up to Ye Qinghan's chest.
But just as Ye Qinghan was about to examine it closely, someone approached.
"Is this a copy of the General's personal item? But this thing—you shouldn't touch it carelessly."
Ye Qinghan lifted his gaze to see another man clad in armor, though not one of the previous thirteen.
His armor was a striking blend of crimson and black, and its design was undeniably… more dashing?
Perhaps it was custom-made, but Ye Qinghan didn't dwell on it. This man was most likely an enemy.
"Get lost, or die."
Ye Qinghan responded with cold words. Truthfully, she didn't take him seriously.
Even if she felt like the straggling duckling right now, she knew Shiyu and her Master were watching her.
Ever since stepping into Lingxian Hall, she was no longer alone.
She might not be a match in close combat, but she had no desire to spar with anyone anyway.
The man laughed, sitting right on top of the small boxes Ye Qinghan had intended to open.
"My name is Fu Ze. Under normal circumstances, I take no responsibility for women or the dead. It seems you've managed to fulfill both categories."
Ye Qinghan exhaled a long breath, her voice tinged with impatience.
"Ever since we started, you've been whining and nagging. What the hell are you calling your mother? Did Qinghan give you some kind of face?"
As Ye Qinghan spoke, she stomped her foot heavily on the ground, causing the sword case to spring open violently!
The Frostsword Formation instantly unfolded. Ye Yanwang's aura surged to its peak, his eyes seeming to radiate icy coldness.
[Honey, how much do you think Su Cheng loves her?]
【Stop with the nonsense, or you'll sleep in your military quarters tonight.】
[Don't be so cold. What do you think Su Cheng would do if I killed her?]
The Valkyrie codenamed Yu Meng leaned against a tree branch, biting her lip as she narrowed her eyes at the man claiming to be Fu Ze in the distance. After a moment's thought, she replied.
【She's the young miss. Cut the nonsense. Retrieve the items and return immediately.】
【Su Cheng isn't my master, nor is she my young lady. You and Lord Gu Ai are the only ones in my eyes. You know that.】
Yu Meng knew Fu Ze was just spouting nonsense. This man had shared her bed for decades; she understood him well. He was merely talking big.
【Then go ahead and kill her. Wait for Lord Gu Ai to skin us both alive.】
【Ugh~ The thought alone is terrifying~】
"Qingyue Garrison Commander, Fu Ze. Acting on Lord Gu Ai's orders, clearing the battlefield. Anyone who blocks our path will die."
This was a man as unkempt as Ku Mu, though he appeared younger, exuding an uncle-like aura.
Golden light danced in his pupils as he leapt down from the black crate, revealing a crimson decapitation blade.
"Whoa, you're Master's wife's man? Why didn't you say so sooner?"
Ye Qinghan's attitude did a complete 180—not out of fear, but mainly to give his master's wife some face.
Besides, if he truly was Master's wife's man, she probably wouldn't stand a chance against this guy…
"But how do you prove you're Master's wife's man?"
【Miss, he is one of us. Please rest assured.】
This was Yu Meng's voice, though Ye Qinghan had never met Yu Meng and couldn't recognize it.
Startled, Ye Qinghan swiftly extended her divine sense to scan the surroundings, but as expected, found nothing.
"And who are you?"
【Yu Meng, the most loyal servant of Lord Gu Ai.】
Ye Qinghan recognized the alias and immediately called out into the void…
"Hey there, Sister Yu Meng, good afternoon! Have you eaten yet? Qinghan will treat you to dinner later?"
【Hehe, no need, young miss. Thank you for your understanding. I apologize for that man's offense.】
"No need to be so formal, Sister Yu Meng. We're family—no need for formalities! Haha!"
Ye Qinghan spoke into the empty sky, but it didn't matter—she felt no awkwardness.
Yu Meng didn't respond, only gazing coldly at Ye Qinghan's receding figure.
She wasn't one for small talk, nor did she particularly care for this young lady. Not descending to slaughter Su Cheng was already showing considerable restraint.
To the Thirteen Female Valkyries, Su Cheng was no different from an enemy. If not for Xiao Ai holding her back, Su Cheng wouldn't have had enough lives to spare.
As for those around Su Cheng, they were accomplices—equally deserving of death.
She exhaled deeply, her gaze fixed coldly on the distance as she murmured to herself.
"Who… is family to you?"
Yu Meng rarely spoke and wasn't good at expressing her feelings. Even with Fu Ze, she seldom exchanged words.
Most of their time was spent carrying out separate missions, leaving little opportunity for meetings.
Though they were affectionate when together, Yu Meng seldom spoke. It was usually Fu Ze who shared interesting stories with her.
On Ye Qinghan's side, Fu Ze was actually quite an outgoing person.
"Are you Yu Meng's person? Her subordinate?"
Ku Mu sneered. Did he look like some lowly lackey?
"I'm her man. She's my wife."
"Huh?" Ye Qinghan's eyes widened in disbelief at what she'd heard!
"What 'ah'? Wasn't my wife just talking to you?"
"You mean Sister Yu Meng is your wife?"
"Yeah, is that a problem?" Fu Ze looked utterly speechless. What was with Ye Qinghan's expression? She looked like she'd stumbled upon some mind-blowing scientific revelation!
In truth, Ye Qinghan was far more shocked than he could ever imagine!
His master's Valkyrie… had a man?
No, let me rephrase that!
How could any man possibly land the Master's Valkyrie?
That's impossible!
"Um, Sister Yu Meng, the Valkyrie… is she your wife?"
Fu Zedu was utterly speechless. Is that really so strange? Can't he have a wife?
"Yep, that's right. Yu Meng is my wife. And that's her code name. I don't usually call her that—it feels awkward."
"You're a Valkyrie too?" Ye Qinghan blinked in disbelief, utterly astonished!
Ku Mu felt like giving up entirely. Ye Qinghan had been perfectly normal just moments ago—why was she suddenly acting like this?
Having a wife was that outrageous? That supernatural?
"Yes, my code name is Dreamer. Wait, don't you think before you speak? Could I possibly be a Valkyrie? What kind of Valkyrie grows a beard?"
Ye Qinghan snapped back to her senses, realizing how she'd overreacted.
"No, I'm just shocked you managed to get Master's wife's Valkyrie to willingly become your wife!"
Fu Ze had intended to tease Ye Qinghan, but now he'd lost interest.
"Are you really interested in her?"
"I'm very interested in Valkyries."
"No need to be. They're not particularly interesting people, and neither am I."
Ye Qinghan pondered for a moment. She didn't quite agree. She thought each of these Valkyries had their own unique traits and were actually quite interesting.
"So what exactly are these things? Magical artifacts?"
"Miss, I don't have permission to answer that question. And even if I did, I don't like you."
Ye Qinghan shrugged it off. "As if anyone would like you anyway!"
Fu Ze’s expression shifted as he made a bold statement.
"I have a wife, and my wife likes me~"
Like two kids competing over whose sneakers were cooler or more expensive, Fu Ze was trying to steer the conversation.
Guiding the fox demon before him to utter those words—the very words he longed to hear.
No matter where they were, he wanted to win one back for Lord Gu Ai.
Clearly, Ye Qinghan had fallen for it. Even as a fox spirit, she was still somewhat young and hadn't noticed this was a trap.
"I have a master, and my master loves me too!"
Clearly, Ye Qinghan didn't take it seriously, dismissing it as a casual remark.
But unexpectedly, Fu Ze's expression abruptly changed as he declared with righteous indignation.
"Him? He doesn't care for anyone. You're no exception."
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