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Chapter 758 The Big Fish May Still Be Verifying Information and Weighing the Pros and Cons! (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets)

"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is wise!"

Lorthema's voice trembled with excitement as she pointed at Sylph and said with absolute certainty:

"This woman is named Sylph, a descendant of an old friend of mine. She is usually calm and quiet, not vain, and hardworking. I have always thought she was a promising talent, but I never expected that she would have such good fortune to possess such a noble ancient bloodline! It is truly a great blessing for her to be recognized by Your Majesty's discerning eye, and it is also an honor for my Wind Whisperer family!"

At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to praise Sylph to the skies, as if she had always been a hidden gem of the family.

Sylph, kneeling on the ground, was overwhelmed with excitement upon hearing Li Chen's words. She knew that the turning point of her destiny was at this moment!
She suppressed the urge to look up at Li Chen, instead lowering her head even further, her shoulders trembling slightly with excitement, which to outsiders seemed more like a display of overwhelming flattery.

Li Chen glanced at Lorsema indifferently, as if he saw through her little thoughts, but he didn't point it out. He simply leaned back in his chair and resumed his lazy demeanor: "Alright, that's enough for today. With a little polishing, this woman might be useful."

After saying that, he stood up, looked at the crowd again, and left the square.

Although Li Chen did not explicitly accept a disciple, his words "promising talent" and "potentially useful," along with his obvious "interest," were enough!

After Li Chen left, Sylph's identity underwent a dramatic change!

She was no longer a forgotten, insignificant stepdaughter, but had risen to become the most sought-after core figure in the Windtalker family!
A rising star who has been personally recognized by the ancient Elf King as possessing the noble bloodline of the "Great Elf of Wind" and who has expressed "interest" in him!

Her mother, Bilodis, also rose in status due to her daughter's influence.

Those tribesmen who used to treat them coldly and bully them at will are now all wearing the most enthusiastic and fawning smiles.

Lorsema personally arranged for the best independent courtyard in the family to be allocated to Sylph and her daughter, and various precious cultivation resources, gorgeous clothes, and exquisite jewelry were delivered to them like a flowing stream.

He also privately approached Sylph and said earnestly, with a hint of flattery, "Sylph, the family has neglected you in the past, which was my fault as the patriarch! Now that you are valued by His Majesty, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you, and an unparalleled honor for the family!"

You must seize this opportunity, serve His Majesty diligently, cultivate your skills assiduously, and never disappoint His Majesty's expectations! In the future, if you are before His Majesty, I hope you will put in a good word for your family.”

Looking at Lortherma, whose attitude had completely changed, Sylph inwardly sneered, but outwardly she appeared very sensible and humble. She bowed slightly and said, "Chief, you flatter me. As a member of the Windwhisperer family, it is only right that I do my best for the family. I will remember Your Majesty's kindness and will definitely work hard to cultivate and live up to Your Majesty's and Chief's expectations."

However, deep within her lowered eyes, and in her slightly straightened spine and naturally revealed demeanor, a proud temperament that had been suppressed but was now being released began to quietly emerge.

This was exactly the script that Li Chen had already discussed with her: she had to express her gratitude, but also demonstrate the dignity and demeanor befitting her "noble bloodline."

From this moment on, Sylph will hold a transcendent position within the Windtalkers family.

Inside the Wind Whisperer family's castle, Li Chen originally intended to maintain a facade of "low profile" and continue playing the role of an ancient powerhouse who had little interest in worldly affairs and only wanted to restore his strength.

However, the news that "the powerful being with the bloodline of the Elf King has awakened" spread like wildfire throughout the surrounding areas.

Not only in Silvershine City, but also the patriarchs and elders of half-elf families from dozens of surrounding cities, as well as some powerful lone rangers, flocked to the Windwhisperer family's castle as if on a pilgrimage, hoping for a chance to meet this legendary figure. Among these visitors were many longtime friends and staunch allies of Lor'themar, and even some powerful family leaders whose relationships with him were usually strained, but who now humbled themselves to come and plead with him.

They brought precious gifts and spoke earnestly, only asking to see "Your Majesty".

This stumped Lor'themar.

He wanted to monopolize this "opportunity," fearing that too many people would divert Li Chen's attention and rewards to the Wind Whisperer family. Yet, he dared not offend all these prominent figures, as that would be fatal to the family's future development.

What made him even more uneasy was that he had no idea about Li Chen's attitude. If he took it upon himself to arrange the meeting and displeased His Majesty, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Torn between two conflicting emotions, Lorthema finally came up with a roundabout way to achieve her goal.

Not daring to directly ask Li Chen, he set his sights on Sylph, who now held a superior position.

He found Sylph, adopted the demeanor of a clan leader, yet spoke in a clearly consultative tone, explaining the situation outside and his own difficulties, before cautiously making his request:

"Sylph, do you think it would be possible to find a suitable opportunity to mention this matter to His Majesty? To sound out His Majesty's opinion? We would never dare to force you; everything is entirely up to His Majesty's will!"

All of this was actually within Li Chen's calculations.

He wanted to maintain this "low profile," that is, to show a detached attitude of "not wanting to care about worldly affairs," which perfectly matched his persona as an "ancient awakened strongman."

But in reality, this "low profile" is a strategy in itself, aimed at luring out the "big fish," namely, Emperor Charles of the Everlasting Day Empire.

Imagine, wouldn't an ancient Elf King, with terrifying strength and supreme bloodline, yet without a direct desire for power, be the most attractive partner for Charles, who is trying to weaken the Papacy and find powerful external support?
Therefore, being "low-key" is acceptable, but one's reputation must be loud enough to reach the capital and Charles's ears.

The excuse that "the people are too enthusiastic and I can't completely turn them away" is the perfect way to further expand one's reputation.

Right now, the real big fish are probably still verifying the information and weighing the pros and cons, and won't show up immediately.

But meeting these half-elf chieftains and further consolidating their prestige was part of the plan.

So, during a routine cultivation session, Sirfie mentioned to Li Chen, "casually," the numerous clan leaders outside requesting an audience.

Li Chen first frowned slightly, revealing a hint of impatience at being disturbed, but then, as if remembering something, he sighed softly and said with a touch of helplessness:
"Since you descendants are so sincere, it would seem heartless of me to turn a blind eye to it. So be it, but the number of people should be limited and the scene should not be too noisy."

Upon receiving the "Your Majesty's decree" relayed by Sylph, Lortherma was so excited he almost jumped for joy!
This not only solved his problem, but also confirmed the Windtalker family's status as "His Majesty's temporary residence"!
He immediately prepared a grand banquet with the highest standards, sending out invitations to the most influential clan leaders.

Preparing a banquet of this scale naturally takes time, which conveniently provides an opportunity for the news to spread further.

(End of this chapter)