The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 1056 - 411: The Rose Princess

"Xinluo, have you gone mad?!"

In the fifth level of the castle, Bai Hanyan looked at Xinluo, her face drained of color.

The people standing around Xinluo were equally agitated, unable to believe that these words had come from his mouth.

"A gentleman’s word is as good as his bond."

"Since my skills fall short and I do not wish to see the Melancholy Rose faction split, to follow the strong and to long for a better future is the righteous path."

Xinluo stood erect, his voice resounding like thunder as he spoke:

"My decision will not change."

"Those who harbor dissent can resign from their positions, and I will grant them a generous treasure as thanks for their years of hard work."

"This..."

Rong Yue, Bi Xiabai, Bai Hanyan, after the shock, exchanged looks of disbelief.

"Good! Worthy of being a descendant of Xin family!"

High above on the platform, Jing Hui was unable to hide his smile, with wrinkles bunching together, enhancing the image of a kind elderly man.

"Yue Ying, come over here."

"After today, I shall shed my identity as the Dark Council Chairman and enjoy a comfortable retirement."

"Tap tap tap..."

Ye Yin stepped up the platform, one step at a time.

Then, under the watchful eyes of all, he received a blue-purple rose badge and a blue-purple jade stone from Jing Hui.

"Is this the vessel of the Rose Princess?"

Below the platform, Ye Liuying looked on with wonder.

To force Ye Yin into an early election and to take over the position of Dark Council Chairman at all costs was key, and this jade was at the crux of it.

"Drop a drop of blood, awaken her."

"The elegant Rose Princess will only recognize one Guardian at a time."

Jing Hui smiled warmly, like one basking in the spring breeze.

Ye Yin nodded, bit his finger clearly, and a drop of fresh red blood gently splattered onto the surface of the jade.

"Crack!"

The jade cracked open, and the roots of a plant began to grow.

In just a few breaths, the tiny jade disappeared from sight, and a thorny bush spread around Ye Yin.

As a delicate fragrance filled the air and a miniature vibrant ecosystem swayed, a peculiar life form, about ten centimeters tall, slowly levitated.

"Are you to be the next leader?"

The Rose Princess sent a strand of mental fluctuation, with ripple-like patterns penetrating space.

She looked very peculiar, with an empress’s crown on her head, pearl earrings, and an emerald necklace around her neck, quite stunning in appearance.

Yet, she only roughly resembled a human form, with butterfly wings behind her, a dress as gorgeous as a rose, and the super-miniature roses rotating around her, all highlighted her uniqueness.

"My name is Yue Ying."

Ye Yin extended his hand, performing a human social gesture.

"Just call me Princess."

The Rose Princess blinked her bright little eyes, smiled graciously, and also reached out her tiny hand, using her elongated vine to cling to one of Ye Yin’s fingers.

"Hahaha, I’m off then, old I goes on holiday."

The beaming Jing Hui, assisted by a servant, left a figure which steadily receded into the distance.

"Hey, greetings to you, Council Chairman!"

"Council Chairman, this humble one fancies you even three parts more~"

Hong Zixun and Lu Yin, one after the other, moved closer, one with a gaping smile, the other trembling like a flower stalk, their good mood apparent to all.

By contrast, Xinluo’s people were mostly silent.

They were not yet ready to accept the outcome, but the fact was settled, and full acceptance was just a matter of time.

"Call me if you need anything."

Xinluo exchanged glances and left decisively.

He still had official business to complete; staying here was a waste of manpower.

Hu Qi, the scribe, Gulilaus, and the Radiant Holy Tiger all followed him out.

Ye Yin nodded slightly, his piercing gaze fixed on their departing figures, ultimately remaining silent, not uttering a "please stay."

Rescuing Ye Mochou was his personal issue.

Having the most powerful Rose Princess’s aid was enough; involving Xinluo would only drag the Melancholy Rose into this.

If everyone were to be branded as "remnants of the Ghost Lamp," sowing the seeds of destruction for the entire force, that was certainly not the outcome he wished to see.

...

Half a day later, a secret chamber.

Ye Hanjun, Ye Liuying, and others entered with composure, the door closed, and the Anti-Peeping Array Patterns fully activated.

"Rose Princess! Your Species Name sounds so nice!"

With no outsiders present, GuaGua, who was sitting on the shoulder, couldn’t sit still any longer and jumped up, rushing to the Rose Princess’s presence.

The two little ones were about the same size, though one was extremely slender and the other slightly plump, with different textures and colors.

"Hello, Little Froggy~"

Referred to as "Princess," the Rose Princess waved her tiny hand, greeting joyfully.

Though she was of Supreme Holy Completion, she carried none of the arrogance of a superior being and didn’t even release any superior aura.

Clearly, though, she also liked GuaGua.

The moment they met, a sense of kinship pulsed in their blood, giving her an instinctive recognition.

"Little Froggy? What a cute name! I like it~"

"Let me introduce you, this is Big Tadpole, this is Little Liuying, this is Big Onion, this is Taiyang..."

"Oh right, I like to call this one claiming to be Yue Ying ’The Cockroach Boss’!"

The sociable GuaGua, name by name, introduced everyone.

"What about me? What about me?"

Mo, perched on a foot, looked expectant.

After a whole round of introductions, how could it be overlooked? Little GuaGua, don’t be naughty!

"It’s called a Tattered Rag, play less with it, very dangerous!"

GuaGua, pulling on the Princess’s tiny hand, whispered furtively behind her ear.

"Not right, not right, my name is Mo~"

Mo, with increasingly bloodshot Big Eyeballs, climbed onto Ye Hanjun’s shoulder, the same height as the Rose Princess:

"Can we be friends?"

"If we are friends, we can share happiness together!"