Fantasy: The Counterattack of the Female Sovereign

As the power of the crystal ball awakened within her, Song Yao felt reborn. Not only could she now sense danger, she could also subtly detect the emotions of those around her. This new ability both excited and unsettled her. Nanny Li observed the transformation in Song Yao, a profound glint in her eyes. She knew Song Yao's potential was far greater than this.

"Song Yao, your power has attracted the attention of some people," said Li Ma Ma seriously. "You must learn to control it, otherwise it will bring disaster to you."

Song Yao nodded, knowing that Nanny Li's words contained a warning that could not be ignored. She began to learn how to hide and control her new abilities under Nanny Li's guidance.

A few days later, Song Yao received an invitation from the Lin family to attend a grand banquet. She knew that this was not just a simple banquet, but also a stage for display and competition. She had to handle it carefully and not let anyone see that she was different.

On the day of the banquet, Song Yao wore an exquisite dress, and her temperament and beauty immediately attracted everyone's attention. Lin Wan stood in the crowd, looking at the attention Song Yao received, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.

Halfway through the banquet, Lin Wan suddenly stood up, her eyes filled with provocation. "Song Yao, you, a lowly person, are you worthy of attending such a banquet?" Her voice was sharp and loud, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

Song Yao sneered, knowing she couldn't back down. "Lin Wan, you're being too harsh. Although I come from a commoner background, my abilities and character are no less than yours." Her voice was calm yet powerful, drawing everyone's attention.

Lin Wan's expression changed. She hadn't expected Song Yao to fight back like this. "You... you dare to contradict me?" Her voice trembled.

Song Yao didn't answer. She turned to face the crowd. "I know my identity makes some people unhappy, but I firmly believe that a person's value should not be determined by their background." Her voice was firm and loud, moving everyone.

Just as the atmosphere at the banquet was becoming tense, a middle-aged man in elegant attire stood up. He was the head of the Lin family and Lin Wan's father. There was a hint of admiration in his eyes, and he was clearly satisfied with Song Yao's performance.

"Song Yao, what you said makes sense." His voice was majestic and powerful. "From today on, you are no longer a commoner, but a distinguished guest of my Lin family."

Song Yao felt a surge of surprise, knowing that this meant her status and influence would be greatly enhanced. She respectfully bowed to Patriarch Lin to express her gratitude.

After the banquet, Song Yao was on her way back to her room when she suddenly felt a strong sense of danger. She quickly dodged to the side, only to see a dark shadow passing by where she had just been.

Song Yao felt a strong sense of unease. She knew that this shadow was related to the man in black. She had to be careful and not let anyone hurt her.

She began to investigate the Lin family estate, trying to find out the origin of the shadow. She discovered a secret basement where some prisoners were held. She realized that the Lin family might be hiding some unknown secrets.

Just as Song Yao was about to investigate further, she suddenly felt a powerful force awakening in the basement. She quickly stepped back and saw a huge iron door slowly open, and an old man in a black robe slowly walked out.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?" Song Yao asked warily.

The old man smiled, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "I'm the guardian here. You can call me Elder Zhao." His voice was deep and powerful. "Your arrival is very interesting to me."

Song Yao felt a surge of curiosity. She knew that Elder Zhao might know some secrets about the world. She decided to be careful and not let anyone see her true intentions.