A Turbulent Situation

Xia Fan and Li looked at each other.

Aili's full name happened to be Aili Moonlight Polo. According to Elf naming customs, they could choose a favored word to insert between their family name and given name. Since members of the same clan usually shared similar preferences, this Elf surnamed Polo was almost certainly one of Aili's kin.

"You think the Matriarch went east before she disappeared?"

"I had indeed considered it." The princess brushed aside the fine strands of hair before her forehead. "Most Bloodkin enjoy building tombs. If she was drawn in by a travelogue and decided to seek out a suitable burial site on the Eastern Continent, I wouldn't find that strange. But it was only speculation. The Matriarch had been missing far longer than it should have taken to build a tomb, so I never mentioned it to anyone—until today."

She looked toward Qian Yan beside her. "Since this young lady possesses the original bloodline and can undo the seal Talius set, I think her origins may well be connected to the Matriarch. That greatly increases the likelihood of this guess. Now that we happen to have an opportunity to go east, perhaps we can solve the mystery of the Matriarch's whereabouts."

At this point, Hualin gently asked her first embrace, "Will you still stop me now?"

Feleton slowly lowered his head. "I understand. But please give me a few days to prepare, so that I can plan for the journey. Wherever you go, I will arrange living accommodations worthy of a princess's status."

"You're coming with me? Then what will happen to Yongjuan Bank?"

"You need not worry. Before taking action, I had already considered the possibility of sacrifice. So even without me, the bank will continue operating according to its established plans."

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