Chapter 12: The Wedding in Three Days?

Baron Lester walked all the way up to Shu Yue, stopping less than two meters away.

He let out a hearty laugh and said, “I heard you have something to discuss with me?”

“Yes, Lord Baron.”

Shu Yue nodded.

What had just happened was merely an interlude; she had come here specifically to find Baron Lester.

Baron Lester gave a small nod and turned to look at Belang.

“Go handle the situation here.”

“Yes, Father…”

Belang’s eyes flickered for a moment as he lowered his head slightly.

His response sounded somewhat muffled.

He was naturally extremely dissatisfied with the importance the Baron placed on Shu Yue, especially in front of so many people.

‘Isn’t it obvious he intends to support Shu Yue? If that’s the case, where does that leave me!’

Baron Lester looked back at Shu Yue and invited her elsewhere to talk, as this place was not suitable for conversation.

Shu Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief and followed him.

The remaining Belang and the group of noble youths each found an excuse to leave one after another.

In the end, only Belang remained, staring gloomily at Shu Yue’s figure as she disappeared at the end of the corridor.

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Baron Lester led Shu Yue to a reception room.

The interior was luxuriously decorated; just snatching a few items from here could fetch a lot of money.

Even Shu Yue was somewhat amazed in her heart.

A mere Baron had so much money.

What she earned in the Outlands through various channels was likely only enough to buy a single chair.

As expected, the most profitable way to make money was through the exploitation of others.

Shu Yue suppressed her wandering thoughts and focused her attention on Baron Lester.

“Lord Baron, your aura is even more powerful than when I first saw you yesterday.”

“Haha, that is all thanks to you.”

Baron Lester did not seem to intend to hide anything.

He even assumed that Shu Yue was aware of the situation.

Or rather, he believed Liya White should know the price at which it had been sold.

Unfortunately, Shu Yue was not the real Liya.

She was just an impostor, a bad kid who wanted to use the name for profit.

She knew nothing of what had happened behind the scenes and had no intention of digging deeper.

Shu Yue did not pursue the matter further, knowing it would expose a flaw in her identity, so she used silence as her response.

Baron Lester sat in a chair and gestured for Shu Yue to sit as well.

Shu Yue did not act formal and sat opposite him.

As soon as she sat down, she heard Baron Lester’s voice.

“Your performance surprised me,” Baron Lester said with a chuckle.

“The speed and power you showed just now have already reached the standard level of Tier 1 combat power. Moreover, I can see you still had strength to spare.”

“…”

“Just now, did you release spells consecutively?”

“Yes,” Shu Yue did not deny it.

This ability was actually brought about by her bloodline; she was able to construct two types of spells simultaneously.

“That was just a small trick of mine.”

“Haha, good, good. To know how to hide your light at such a young age.”

Baron Lester looked at her with admiration, finding Shu Yue more and more pleasing to the eye.

“The tall tree catches the wind,” Shu Yue said.

She was starting to feel a bit annoyed, but she had to keep up the act, so she could only offer a polite smile and keep the conversation going.

“Besides, it’s not really about hiding anything. It’s just that once you realize the gap between your own talent and that of a true genius, you understand that what you were proud of was merely an illusion born of narrow-mindedness.”

Shu Yue did not consider herself a genius.

Otherwise, how could it have taken her so long to learn the Fire Calling Method?

Although the growth of spirituality increased with age and experience, she still had her previous life’s memories.

If she hadn’t obtained the Star Tempering Art, she would have been nothing more than an ordinary male passerby in this life.

Even today, Shu Yue did not feel like a protagonist.

The Dragon Blood had only improved her talent; it had not made her a genius.

Fortunately, it did give her the chance to grow.

Even if this path was difficult, and she might not even remain human…

Baron Lester strongly agreed with Shu Yue’s statement and was particularly appreciative of that first sentence.

“The tall tree catches the wind? What a sophisticated phrase. It seems that you, Liya, not only have excellent talent but also extraordinary insight. It appears the information in those reports is not reliable.”

Saying this, the Baron let out a long breath, his gaze toward Shu Yue becoming very deep.

“I am marrying my most precious daughter to you. Originally, I was afraid I was entrusting Emily to the wrong person, but now it seems you are indeed more qualified than those people just now to be united with her.”

“Lord Baron, I will do my utmost to ensure Miss Emily is happy for her entire life.”

Shu Yue hurriedly said what he wanted to hear.

She hadn’t been married in her previous life, and her only girlfriend was from when she was a naive child.

Later on, she didn’t even have many chances to speak with girls, let alone deal with a father-in-law.

Still, ‘Giving a promise that costs nothing shouldn’t be a problem, right?’

She took a peek and found that Baron Lester’s face was still tense.

‘What is he doing?’

Baron Lester let out a breath and said solemnly, “Liya, you should change how you address me.”

“Yes, Father-in-law…”

Although Shu Yue was not very happy in her heart, she still had to say it.

If she didn’t call him that, she would be in big trouble.

Baron Lester nodded in satisfaction and shared a piece of news that startled Shu Yue.

“Your wedding with Emily will be held in three days.”

“What?”

“Originally, I planned for it to be one week later. However, that Lord insisted that I complete the wedding between you and Emily as soon as possible. Since it is his requirement, I have no choice but to comply. Prepare yourself well.”

“Uh… okay.”

Shu Yue started to sweat.

‘In three days, I’ll become the husband of another girl?’

She was already considering taking the money and running tomorrow.

If she didn’t leave soon, she was afraid her secret would be exposed!

Suppressing the flash of panic in her heart, Shu Yue said with a stiff face, “Um… Father-in-law, there is one thing I would like to ask your help with. A very small matter.”

“Oh? Let’s hear it.”

“I need a letter of recommendation from you to help me complete my member registration at the Alchemists Guild.”

“That is very simple.”

Baron Lester did not think much of it and agreed immediately.

He was surprised that Shu Yue knew Alchemy, but he did not ask too many questions.

He was also aware of some things involving the background of Liya White, but that level was too high; it was difficult for a Baron to see the specific situation clearly.

Besides, Liya had brought him great benefits, so he naturally wouldn’t care about such a small matter.

The Baron very briskly wrote a letter of introduction.

After thanking her “cheap” father-in-law, Shu Yue made her escape.

Returning to the carriage, she threw herself directly into Anna’s embrace, looking utterly exhausted.

Shu Yue closed her eyes and said lazily, “I’m so tired…”

Anna gently stroked Shu Yue’s hair.

Shu Yue’s reliance and trust made her very happy.

“With your sister here, you won’t be tired. You did very well, but for the sake of our happiness, you must continue to work hard.”

“Mhm.”

Shu Yue responded, and the carriage began to move at that moment.

However, it did not head back but went instead to the only Alchemists Guild in the Inner City.

Shu Yue had no more time to waste.

She had to race against the clock to become stronger, and tempering the Dragon Blood was the fastest way.