"Say whatever you have to say." Ruan Liangyu sat in her chair with one leg crossed over the other, glimpses of her leg visible through the slit in her long dress. Her distinctive long hair was swept behind her like a cascading black waterfall.
"What I'm about to say may sound rather unbelievable. I hope General Ruan will not interrupt me and will let me finish," Fan Lang said.
"Interesting. Let's hear what you have to say. Don't worry, I've heard all sorts of strange things. I won't interrupt you."
"All things in this world are shaped by fate and coincidence. Two people with no apparent connection may be linked in some unseen way. What I'm about to tell you has a great deal to do with the Green Silk Clan you belong to. Though I have never been to the Green Silk Clan, I know some of its secrets."
At the mention of the Green Silk Clan, Ruan Liangyu's expression shifted slightly, and her eyes changed as well. She came from that prestigious clan, but her relationship with her family had never been good. Back then, she had left in a fit of anger.
Those who knew her were aware of this and rarely mentioned the Green Silk Clan in front of her.
Since Fan Lang had asked beforehand, she did not interrupt him and continued listening.
Fan Lang went on, "The Green Silk Clan has existed for a long time, with a history stretching far back. The clan leader possesses an exclusive token called the 'Azure Jade Headband.' With this token, one can command the entire Green Silk Clan. Whenever a new clan leader succeeds the previous one, this precious Azure Jade Headband is passed down.
"In truth, the Azure Jade Headband is more than just a token.