Chapter 78: Chapter 65: Bearing It With You

"Impossible. There’s no way Lanlan would do something like that."

Huo Zhanting’s firm and decisive voice rang out.

Even though Louisa had brought what seemed like irrefutable evidence, Huo Zhanting would not be fooled. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The Yu Lan he knew was kind, gentle, and powerful, as well as exceptionally clever.

How could she possibly do something like illegally using a banned substance just to attract the attention and affection of males?

If their roles were reversed, it might be somewhat believable.

Now, looking at Louisa again, Huo Zhanting’s eyes were filled with deep caution and vigilance.

A thought surfaced in Huo Zhanting’s mind: he absolutely could not let Louisa take Yu Lan away, nor could he let her be sent to trial. Otherwise, something that never happened would be twisted into fact.

The advanced pressure of a 3S-level powerhouse erupted without reservation. A Golden Light seemed to flash within his molten golden eyes, leaving no doubt that if they dared to forcibly take Yu Lan, Huo Zhanting would fight them to the death.

"Marshal Huo, the evidence is undeniable. You’re being far too biased toward Princess Yu Lan."

The males of the Royal Guard glared at Huo Zhanting, their eyes full of resentment.

Louisa’s sharp voice rang out:

"Huo Zhanting, are you openly defying a direct order from the Royal Family?"

On the surface, the Royal Family still ruled the Empire. Even if the Huo Family was powerful, they could not openly rebel against the Royal Family.

Otherwise, how was that any different from declaring their intent to revolt?

Huo Zhanting didn’t answer. The handsome, mature man simply pressed his thin lips into a firm line, conveying his stance without words.

"Fine, fine, fine. Since Marshal Huo insists on acting this way, I will oblige you."

Louisa sneered, just as she was about to order the Guard Team behind her to attack and forcibly take Yu Lan.

Suddenly—

A pleasant female voice drifted out from inside the villa.

"Huo Zhanting, step aside."

"I’ll go with them."

Huo Zhanting shifted slightly to the side, revealing the beautiful young female behind him.

It was, of course, Yu Lan’s stunningly beautiful face. Su Xingye and Shen Zueran stood behind her like personal guards.

She had just overheard the entire exchange.

Naturally, she knew Louisa was here for her.

She had no intention of dragging more people into her war with Louisa. Besides, she was certain she hadn’t added any so-called "P material" during the development of the Hope potion.

She was confident she could withstand any investigation.

Meeting Louisa’s gaze, Yu Lan walked straight toward her, one step at a time. Her chin was slightly raised, and her beautiful face was filled with a cold expression.

"I’ll go with you."

"But just now, you said something wrong. I need to correct you."

"What?"

The slight smile on Louisa’s lips suddenly froze. Her icy gaze fixed on Yu Lan.

Yu Lan slowly parted her lips and said:

"You just said that because a genius like this has never appeared in centuries, you stubbornly concluded that I must have used banned materials."

"But I wonder if you’ve ever heard this saying."

"’The greatest achievement of a mediocre experimenter’s entire life is to save a genius a single afternoon’s work a few years down the line.’"

BOOM!

In that instant, it was as if a clap of thunder had exploded in everyone’s ears.

Yu Lan’s expression remained serene, showing no sign of panic. Her crystal-clear amber eyes just watched Louisa quietly.

It was as if she were waiting to see what other tricks Louisa had up her sleeve.

Louisa’s sense of guaranteed victory was suddenly crushed, as if by a giant hand. Her breath caught in her throat and her pupils trembled. ’Could it be... could it be...’

’Is Yu Lan really a genius?’

’She didn’t use the deceptive P material?’

’No, impossible.’

’Absolutely impossible.’

’How could a useless female who was abandoned on a Garbage Star be a genius?’

’Even if she were a genius, without anyone to cultivate her talent for all these years, she should have faded into obscurity long ago.’

’It’s a lie. It must be a lie.’

Louisa’s hands, hanging at her sides, clenched into tight fists. Her fingernails dug so deep into her palms that only the pain could slightly alleviate the panic suddenly spreading through her.

’Even if she really is a genius, this time, I will make the accusation that she illegally used the deceptive P material stick.’

Louisa made her decision.

Meanwhile, when Huo Zhanting, Su Xingye, and Shen Zueran heard Yu Lan’s incredibly domineering declaration, their eyes instantly lit up.

They looked at Yu Lan, their gazes filled with admiration.

’Look! This was the female they liked and had fallen in love with.’

She was so confident, radiant, and bold.

If the timing weren’t so inappropriate, the three males would have probably rushed forward, unable to stop themselves from begging Yu Lan for a kiss.