Dance Of The Phoenix
56. Wyvernia

Wyvernia, one of the major countries that often competed with the Yi Empire. They had many differences with the Yi Empire, both in terms of culture and customs and language.

They have many languages, but the common language is Saxon. In the modern world, saxon or anglon-saxon is referred to as the ancient English language that was once used in the mid-5th century.

Due to the complicated sentence structure for most people of the Yi Empire, it was rare for them to know that the state language of Wyvernia was a Saxon language. They called it Wyvernia language to make it easier.

Language differences alone have been far and complicated, but cultural differences and customs are the most complicated. Wyvernia had a monarchical government that set its government in a codong fashion to western thought.

There were Emperors and empresses, Duke and Duchess, Viscount and Viscountess, and so on. Besides government, everything like clothes and food, all codongs to western culture, not eastern like the Yi Empire.

When Gu Yuena reached Wyvernia, she was honestly not too surprised to have read it in a book and remembered the name of Princess Vanya.

Su Churan asked her to change into a typical Wyvernia dress. Actually, this dress bears a resemblance to the dress in Gu Yuena's wardrobe in the modern world. Well, even though here it's more ancient and simple than hers.

"For the time being, we can't look flashy. Although the people of Wyvernia were insensitive to the people of the Yi Empire, the relations of the two countries had been poor from the very beginning. That'll complicate things."

"Our face still looks like an easterner." Gu Yuena said the truth. Actually they do not need to be complicated to change clothes.

Su Churan smiled wryly. "At least our fashion style is different from that of an easterner. There's a lot of people like us in Wyvernia, so it won't be flashy."

Gu Yuena assented while folding her clothes and putting them into the spiritual space. The dress he wore was also quite simple—rok which was not too fluffy as the eyes of the feet and the arms along the elbows.

"I feel off the genre," Gu Yuena muttered, then sighed.

They also came out of the public baths available in the suburbs. It took a few days to reach the Capital by horse and overnight at the inn.

"If you want to know, Luo Youzhe had studied in Wyvernia in a student exchange program."

Su Churan opened the conversation because the entire day felt lonely. They were currently still in the middle of traveling on horseback, tracing the city road to the next city.

Gu Yuena glanced at him at a glance. "Yinyang Palace did a student exchange?" He just found out.

"Not Yinyang Palace. Before entering Yinyang Academy, Luo Youzhe studied at the Imperial Academy to meet elementary school. He was selected to join the student exchange program as part of the peace of the two countries."

"You know a lot."

"Luo Yi told me. I was not in the Luo Clan at the time. I was so surprised to hear it. That's why Luo Youzhe was good at Wyvernia and taught me when he first came to the clan."

"He taught you?" Gu Yuena looked at him in surprise.

Su Churan nodded. "Special to learn a language, because most likely I do have to go to Wyvernia. My teacher said so too."

"You're so close that I don't know what to say." Gu Yuena was acting indifferent.

"It's not that close at all." Su Churan scratched his nape. "While we sometimes look like friends, I still find it difficult to talk to him. In the end, we only talked about important things every time we met. That guy's so stiff."

"Have you told her how you feel?" Gu Yuena asked.

"Feelings?" Su Churan laughed. "I think it was just a moment's amazement. I like him, but I don't want to live with him. I still love my life."

"Is it that bad?" Gu Yuena did not understand where her cuteness lay. Moreover, was Luo Youzhe so sinister that Su Churan said that he still pity lives?

"Gu Yuena, it should be you who knows best."  Su Churan looked at Gu Yuena meaningfully. Unfortunately, Gu Yuena did not see that, only focusing on the road ahead. He continued, "For the first time I saw Luo Youzhe caring for someone."

Gu Yuena was silent for a while. He already knew which way Su Churan would speak. "He cares about Luo Yi."

"He owed Luo Yi a debt, that's why he noticed Luo Yi. Since Luo Yi had already found the right person, then it was time for Luo Youzhe to return to his original place."

"That sounds pretty good." Gu Yuena was still acting indifferent, with no interest in what Su Churan was talking about.

Su Churan looked at Gu Yuena in silence for a while, then said, "You know she likes you, right?"

Gu Yuena still did not glance at Su Churan. "That's gonna change."

"It won't be that easy. I know him very well. Just so you know, he's the one who sent me to help you."

Gu Yuena is getting messed up. Why should this topic appear in the middle of the road like this? Just piss him off.

In the end, Gu Yuena could only answer patiently. "Send me my thanks. I'll pay it back, if I can."

"Aren't you thinking of replying to her feelings?" Su Churan still insisted.

"I only care about my brother." Gu Yuena finally looked at Su Churan seriously. "The rest, I don't care. It may sound heartless, but I have my own reasons. So, can you please not talk about this?"

Su Churan was silent. Never mind, he could not help any further or Gu Yuena would be angry at him.

But on the other hand, Su Churan could see the unease in Gu Yuena's eyes. Despite not knowing the reason, he was sure Gu Yuena herself was still hesitant with her feelings and constantly refused for a reason.

"You work under Luo Youzhe, don't you?"

Gu Yuena suddenly said so, making Su Churan look at him. Gu Yuena was still looking at the streets seriously.

"Maybe." Su Churan replied hesitantly.

"Why is he so interested in this case that he sent you to me?" ask Gu Yuena.

Su Churan seemed to hesitate to say it or not. But he kept saying it, answering Gu Yuena's question. "When he was a child, Linghun Palace killed his entire family. He had a grandfather, but so far away. When entrusted to the clan, he confines himself at all times and is not close to other clan members."

Gu Yuena was a bit surprised. This was his first time hearing about Luo Youzhe, especially his past. This time, his argument regarding Luo Youzhe earlier grew stronger.

"What about Luo Yi?"

"Luo Yi was the only one who was close to Luo Youzhe. Or one could say, Luo Yi was already like an elder sister figure to Luo Youzhe. She was not close to anyone and stayed away from everyone, but Luo Yi was always there taking care of her despite being expelled so often. Then one day, Luo Youzhe was dying. There were many spirits attacking him, bothering him and wanting to kill him. Luo Yi was protecting him. Back then Luo Yi did not have purple flames on her body, so had to be extra careful when dealing with the spirits until help came. That's why, Luo Youzhe felt indebted."

"That all happened before you came?" Wonderful, why did Su Churan always know everything?

"Luo Youzhe himself told it when he brought the purple fire essence to Luo Yi in return. He used to be quite blatant, but now it's much different. That's why, I've known everything from him only since when he came to the clan."

"Why did Linghun Palace kill his family?" Gu Yuena wanted to confirm something.

"Eitherway. Luo Youzhe did not say it. Either because I don't know or intentionally don't say."

"You know why he's dying and being attacked by spirits?"

Su Churan shook her head quickly. "Even one clan no one knows. It all happened so suddenly."

"Other than that, what else do you know?" Gu Yuena asked again. He really wanted to make sure of something.

"Actually not much, because Luo Youzhe also rarely spoke. Don't be surprised, but it's a war. The attitude of the two who talk a lot is what makes a surprise. I myself do not know the reason, just follow what his orders are. I guess, all his movements were aimed at preparations against Linghun Palace. He hated witches, and Linghun Palace. Last I saw, he did not spare a single witch from Linghun Palace whom he met."

Gu Yuena was stunned for a moment. The handle against the horse's harness tightens. Luo Youzhe hates witches. If he knew he was a witch, what would happen?

But why would he give Gu Yuena tolerance when she found out that Gu Yuena was part of Linghun Palace?

"Why did he cover my identity?" Gu Yuena was very curious. Is there a hidden purpose?

"It won't be that simple." According to him the reason Su Churan was too unreasonable.

"Whatever how you judge it, I'm just saying it based on what I know." He also complained. "I told you without her permission, she would definitely scold me."

"It wouldn't be angry if it didn't know." Gu Yuena rolled her eyeballs, feeling Su Churan was overrated.

In the end, he understood how Luo Youzhe could always wear a mask no matter where he was. All of this is not simple.

Without it, the day will be dark. And they were already close to the gates of the Capital City.

When night fell, they were actually in front of the Capital Gate. Su Churan showed the letters to the guards for access to the entry permit. Without those letters, they couldn't enter carelessly.

But before actually entering, Gu Yuena suddenly stopped Su Churan.

"Wait a minute!" Gu Yuena did not know why, she suddenly thought of one thing.

"What?" Su Churan wondered.

"If you follow Luo Youzhe's orders and also join the Assassin Guild, is Luo Youzhe also a part of them?"

Su Churan looked almost speechless. What's he supposed to answer?

"Say you say so(?)" He answers what is. Because, not only did he join the Assassin Guild, but he was the leader!

"You said they were also looking for my brother. Does that mean Luo Youzhe is also looking for my brother?"

Again Su Churan was made silent. Knowing so, he did not need to uncover the matter of the Assassin Guild and Luo Youzhe at once.

With doubt Su Churan said, "We are still at the city gate, it is not nice to talk here. At least, find a place first."

Gu Yuena agreed as long as the girl was willing to answer her question. If it was true that Luo Youzhe was looking for her brother, then she would have to find her brother first, the sooner the better.

It was not that he did not believe in Luo Youzhe, but he had a bad premonition. The Assassin Guild or whatever it was was clearly had no good intentions towards Linghun Palace and would drag her brother in on the matter.

Whereas on the other hand, Su Churan was agitated half-dead. His job was to protect and help Gu Yuena while in Wyvernia. He had brought Gu Yuena to Wyvernia as planned. But he really did not know what kind of plan the man was working on.

If the plan was to capture Gu Yuan, why would he have to tell Gu Yuena?

Come to think of it, was Gu Yuena's speech right? Bai Youzhe couldn't tolerate anything related to Linghun Palace?

What's he supposed to do?

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Tonight in the Capital of Wyvernia, an annual festival is being held. A beautiful night with various fireworks lit as well as attractions shown in the town square.

There are so many people celebrating the festival in a big way. In addition, several imperial guards in armor also guarded the festival security and patrolled each other.

Gu Yuena and Su Churan were still walking around while carrying their respective horses. Ever since, Su Churan seemed to be looking for something until she kept going around like this.

"Where are they? Ah, know as soon as I give you the news." Su Churan clucked many times, looking extremely irritated.

Gu Yuena wanted to ask, but did not get the chance. Su Churan continued to walk around leading her not to be lost in the middle of the sea of humans.

Su Churan stopped at a small shop. His visibly annoyed face led Gu Yuena inside. The girl looked hot.

When he opened the door, Gu Yuena was greeted by the fairly dense aroma of beer. Ah, it turns out this is a beer shop. What did Su Churan bring him here for?

Su Churan stood in front of the bartender and said something.

"My friend and I are looking for someone." Su Churan said flatly to the tall and large man guarding the bartender table. He speaks Saxon.

The man looked at Su Churan carefully, then placed the beer bottle in his hand onto the table. "Searching people? There's all kinds of people here, you can look for them."

"i'm serious. I'll pay a suitable price. This guy is no ordinary person."

The man saw Su Churan take out a bag of so many gold coins. His smile was perfect.

"What kind of person are you looking for?"

Su Churan glanced at Gu Yuena next to him, then took out the painting Gu Yuan he had taken from Yinyang Academy. Gu Yuena was actually a bit surprised to see the painting, but she did not say anything.

The man received the painting and looked at it carefully. His eyes narrowed at the figure behind the painting. "This ... looks like Prince James."

"James?" Gu Yuena reacted faster. James is his brother's other name. His brother in the modern world.

Then what did he call it? Prince?

"You sure it's him?" Su Churan hesitated.

"Faces like this are rare. Recently I saw it clearly, it is indeed very similar."

"Can you tell me where he is?" Su Churan said seriously.

"He is the Royal Family, it is definitely in the Palace. But lately its existence is rarely seen. I'll send someone to make sure."

"I'm waiting for your good news." Su Churan smiled, then pulled Gu Yuena's arm out of this beer-smelling tavern. He felt dizzy about the smell.

While Gu Yuena was still very surprised.

James ....

Again the shadow of her brother's death flashed in the memory. The deadly explosion cost her brother's life, while she was held outside the blast area with the woman.

His head hurts.

"You okay?" Su Churan was anxious to see Gu Yuena who was so pale.

Gu Yuena shook her head slowly. He then looked at Su Churan seriously. "Can you use butterflies to track?"

"Yes, but there's a limit to that." It was all because his strength was not so high.

"What's wrong. Just use that. I need to find her sooner."

Su Churan nodded. At the very least, the butterfly could provide important information regarding Gu Yuan's whereabouts and faster. Although the success rate is not up to 50%.

A butterfly emerged from Su Churan's fingers. The butterfly with its pink wings was so beautiful and attractive, flapping its wings into the air after perching on Su Churan's fingers.

"Help me find Gu Yuan and information about him." Su Churan showed a faint smile when giving orders. The butterfly went straight to carry out the order.

It's going to be a very tough time.