The Emperor's Favorite: The Useless and Crazy Concubine Who Conquers the World

After scolding Lan Zeyu, Old Man Lan turned to look at Lan Yunyan and said in a gentle tone, "Yan girl, come with me for a moment. It's time to let you know something."

After saying that, Mr. Lan turned and walked towards the study, and Lan Yunyan hurried to follow.

After the two entered the study, Mr. Lan walked to the desk, reached out and twisted a vase on the desk. Then there was a slight noise, and the bookshelf that was originally integrated with the wall suddenly slid slowly to both sides, revealing an entrance to a secret room hidden behind it.

Old Master Lan was the first to enter the secret room, followed closely by Lan Yunyan. The room was dimly lit, and the passage was narrow and winding, but it was clean and tidy, obviously cleaned regularly.

After walking along the passage for a distance, the two finally reached the end of the secret room.

This is a spacious and deep stone chamber. The stone walls around it are as smooth as mirrors. The faint light flickers, reflecting everything in the room, adding a bit of mystery and solemnity.

In the center of the stone chamber, an exquisite table stands quietly, on which is placed an antique zither. The body of the zither emits a faint glow, as if it contains endless stories and the accumulation of years.

"This zither is called the Blood Soul Zither," Old Master Lan's voice was low and full of nostalgia. "It was left to you by your mother. Your mother, Qinglan, was a powerful and mysterious woman. Her origins remain unknown to me."

She once astonished the entire continent with her profound cultivation.

Lan Yunyan felt a surge of mixed emotions when she heard this. She slowly approached the table, her eyes fixed on the Blood Soul Harp.

The entire body of the zither was a blood-red, a deep and eerie crimson, as if endless blood were flowing slowly through it, or as if countless lives were wailing softly. Within that crimson, an unspoken heaviness and sadness permeated the air, leaving one in awe.

She stretched out her hand and gently touched the strings that were flashing with a faint red light with her fingertips. At that moment, she seemed to feel the endless sorrow and sadness contained in the strings.

"I have been searching for them all these years, but there has been no news." Old Master Lan's voice sounded again, with a bit of helplessness and sadness.

"What is certain is that your parents are not dead yet. Perhaps they have gone to a higher level continent, where there is a wider world and greater power."

When Lan Yunyan heard this, a firm belief surged in her heart. No matter where her parents were, no matter whether they had gone to a higher level continent, she would find them.

"Grandpa, I will find them." Lan Yunyan's voice was firm and powerful, and there was an unyielding light in her eyes.

Looking at his granddaughter's determined eyes, Mr. Lan felt relieved and proud.

He patted Lan Yunyan's shoulder gently and encouraged her, "Good girl, I believe you can find them. Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, never give up. Your parents are waiting for you too. They must be somewhere looking forward to seeing you again."

Lan Yunyan clenched her hands and vowed to herself that she would find her parents. She looked up at Old Man Lan and asked, "Grandpa, how can I find them?"

Grandpa Lan pondered for a moment and replied, "As far as I know, to reach a higher level continent, one needs to pass through a special teleportation array. However, these teleportation arrays are usually hidden in dangerous places or guarded by powerful forces."

"It seems that I can't go to find my parents for the time being. I'd better improve my cultivation as soon as possible. Only by becoming strong can I protect myself and the people I want to protect." Lan Yunyan whispered to herself, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

Although she was anxious when she heard the news about her parents, she also understood that she was not yet capable of embarking on the journey to find her parents.

At this moment, Grandpa Lan's words interrupted her thoughts: "By the way, Miss Yan, the annual family competition is about to begin. Do you want to participate?"

Normally, Lan Yunyan would not attend the family competition.

In the past, because she couldn't practice cultivation and had no cultivation, she was always ridiculed and looked down upon, being called a waste. She didn't dare go out or attend any events, always shrinking herself in a corner, silently enduring everything.

But things are different now.

Lan Yunyan is no longer the good-for-nothing who was laughed at by others. Through her own efforts and persistence, she has gradually improved her cultivation and regained her dignity and self-confidence.

Now she dares to face all challenges and difficulties and is no longer afraid of anyone's gaze or words.

When Old Master Lan asked her if she wanted to participate in the family competition, a hint of fighting spirit and determination flashed in Lan Yunyan's eyes.

She knew that this was an opportunity to show herself and prove herself.

She wanted to tell everyone that she was no longer the useless person who was laughed at by others, but a cultivator with strength and potential.

"Of course I'm going to participate! I want to not only improve my strength, but also prove my worth in the clan competition." Lan Yunyan's eyes flashed with fighting spirit and determination. She knew that this clan competition was of great significance to her. It was not only an opportunity to train herself and improve her strength, but also a stage to prove herself.

Looking at his granddaughter's determined eyes, Grandpa Lan felt a surge of relief and pride. He knew that this granddaughter possessed the same tenacity and perseverance as her parents, and that she would surely shine in the family competition.

"Okay, since you're going to participate, go back and prepare well. It starts tomorrow, and time is running out." Grandpa Lan's words were tinged with concern. "Yan girl, Grandpa hopes you can protect yourself. Don't force yourself during the competition, and retreat promptly if you encounter danger. Remember, your safety is the most important thing."

Lan Yunyan nodded: "I understand, Grandpa."