Skinwalker Belle – Chapter 316 – Bringing Back Some Local Specialties

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy scent, poured in through the shattered floor-to-ceiling windows.

In the living room, Lin Fan exhaled a smoke ring with contentment.

This was probably the best moment she’d had since arriving on Sakura Island a few days ago.

Not just because she was finally enjoying a long-missed cigarette, but also because of the two handmaidens before her, who filled her with immense satisfaction.

“Milady… isn’t this outfit… a bit too tight?”

Yuzuru tugged uncomfortably at the black combat suit she was wearing.

It had a special nanomaterial texture, one that Yui had just “molded” into existence.

The form-fitting design accentuated every curve of the former Resistance Army leader’s body, honed by years of rigorous training. The thoughtful addition of two dagger sheaths on the outer thighs added both practicality and a dangerous, wild beauty.

“Tight is good.”

Lin Fan lounged on the sofa, her gaze roaming unapologetically over Yuzuru’s figure, as if admiring a perfect work of art.

“Easier to move in, and… pleasing to the eye.”

Yuzuru’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her head. “Yes, as long as Milady is pleased.”

Beside her, Yui had changed into a short, modified kimono, revealing a pair of fair, slender calves. She wore wooden clogs, looking every bit the demure little handmaiden.

The girl had now fully immersed herself in her role.

With just a single look from Lin Fan, she would immediately drop to her knees and transform herself into whatever tool Lin Fan needed.

It made Lin Fan reluctant to turn her into a Skin.

Thump, thump, thump.

A muffled knock came from the door.

“Enter.”

Lin Fan casually stubbed out her cigarette.

The door swung open, and Long Yan walked in, clad in a heavy suit of Dragon Scales armor.

He had been on edge these past few days.

He had originally wanted to station guards around the villa, but the Princess had refused and ordered him to stay at the vanguard camp instead.

As a result, he hadn’t stepped foot outside the villa for five whole days.

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“Princess.”

Long Yan knelt on one knee, his tone respectful. “The energy fluctuations at the Rift have begun to stabilize. According to Commander Long Yuanshan’s calculations, there’s about an hour left before the optimal window for opening it opens.”

He paused, then added, “The City Lord… is probably getting impatient.”

“Mm, I see.”

Lin Fan stood up and stretched.

Her perfect curves unfolded in the sunlight, causing Long Yan to quickly lower his head, not daring to look any further.

“Let’s go. It’s time to go back and see my father.”

Lin Fan strode toward the exit.

Yui and Yuzuru immediately followed, flanking her left and right like two loyal guards.

Long Yan was just about to rise and lead the way when he looked up and froze completely.

Wait.

Something wasn’t right.

He remembered that five days ago, when the Princess had returned, she had only brought one young girl with her.

How was it that now, when she was leaving, there were two behind her?

And…

Long Yan’s gaze fell on Yuzuru.

As a powerhouse at the late sixth level, he keenly sensed a dangerous aura emanating from this short-haired woman.

Wind element?

And at the peak of the fifth level—no, she had one foot already through the door into the sixth level!

An expert of this caliber, in a wasteland like Sakura Island, would definitely be at the level of a Resistance Army leader.

How was she now following behind the Princess as docile as a cat?

“Your Highness…”

Long Yan swallowed hard, pointing at Yuzuru, his words somewhat incoherent. “This… who is this?”

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Lin Fan stopped in his tracks and glanced back, his tone as casual as if he were commenting on the weather.

“Oh, found it.”

…Found it?

Long Yan’s eye twitched violently.

This was a peak Level Five!

Even on the Dragon Spirit Continent, talent like this, with just a bit of nurturing, would become the backbone of any major army corps.

And you’re calling this “found it”?

That’s way too casual!

“What? Got a problem?” Lin Fan raised an eyebrow, a dangerous glint flashing through those golden vertical pupils. “Or do I need to report to you about who I bring back?”

“N-No, no! This subordinate wouldn’t dare!”

Long Yan trembled all over, shaking his head like a rattle drum.

No way.

This was the princess of Border Dragon City—even with ten times the courage, he wouldn’t dare meddle in her affairs.

“It’s just… this person’s identity is somewhat sensitive. This subordinate worries about the City Lord’s side…”

“Then that’s my business.”

Lin Fan waved a hand, cutting him off. “Just treat it as a local specialty I’m bringing back from Sakura Island.”

The hell it’s a local specialty!

Long Yan screamed internally, but on the surface, he could only nod meekly and agree.

The group headed straight for the Rift at the center of Sakura Island.

That place had once been the Resistance Army’s core base, but now it had been completely taken over by the Dragon Clan’s forces.

A massive Spatial Rift hung across the sky like a demonic eye standing upright.

Purple-black energy crackled wildly at its edges, occasionally bursting with sharp snapping sounds, tearing and warping the surrounding air.

Long Yuanshan had long been waiting below with an elite squad.

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Seeing Lin Fan, this commander stationed at Sakura Island immediately stepped forward.

“Princess Long Wu.”

Long Yuanshan presented a gray stone that emitted a faint glow with both hands.

“This is the Space Stone that locates Border Dragon City. The Spatial Turbulence within the Rift is unstable—you must hold onto this tightly, or you might be randomly teleported to the edge of the continent.”

Lin Fan reached out and took it.

The stone was cold to the touch, and within it, a miniature city coordinate could faintly be seen.

This thing was strategic material.

Without it, recklessly crossing the Rift was no different from seeking death.

With good luck, someone like Lu Yuan would be teleported near Border Dragon City. With bad luck, they’d drop straight into some death zone—and then the fun would really begin.

“Good work.”

Lin Fan casually tossed the Space Stone up and down, her movements graceful and carefree.

“You should prepare yourself too. This godforsaken place has nothing left to squeeze out of it. Put in a request to be transferred back soon.”

Long Yuanshan was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

He’d been stuck in this god-forsaken place so long he was starting to mold. Being able to go back was something he’d only dreamed of.

“Thank you for the advice, Princess!”

Lin Fan said nothing more. She turned to look at the two sisters behind her.

“Scared?”

Yui shook her head, clutching tightly at Lin Fan’s clothes. “As long as I’m with Milady, I’m not afraid of going anywhere.”

Yuzuru, meanwhile, took a deep breath, a trace of resolve flashing in her eyes. “I will forever follow in Milady’s footsteps.”

“Tsk, not bad awareness.”

Lin Fan smiled and ruffled both their heads with her hand.

“Don’t worry. Stick with me, and I won’t treat you poorly.”

With that, she turned to face the massive Rift.

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The sea breeze swept through her twin tails, revealing a stretch of fair, slender neck.

But beneath that seemingly fragile silhouette hid an ambition vast enough to devour heaven and earth.

Go back?

Of course she’d go back.

But this was only the first step.

Lin Fan’s fingers gently stroked the Space Stone, a playful smirk curling at the corner of his mouth.

If he counted the time, that old bastard and the big lizard in the swamp should still be recovering from their wounds, right?

Rank 8 Powerhouses had terrifying recovery abilities, but that had been a genuine life-or-death struggle.

A mutual destruction wasn’t just talk.

In this one month, they probably couldn’t even recover half their strength.

The mental shielding of the “Phantom” suit.

Combined with the Spiritualization physical immunity from the “Ancestor of Life” Bloodline.

This was practically a god-tier combination tailor-made for “picking up scraps.”

A severely wounded Rank 8 Demonic Dragon.

How many top-tier materials was that?

The Demonic Dragon’s Crystals, Dragon Bone, Dragon Skin…

And even Third Elder, that old bastard.

If he could take the opportunity to deal with that old geezer too…

Lin Fan licked his lips, a bloodthirsty red glint flashing deep in his eyes.

Fortune favors the bold.

If he missed such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he’d be struck by lightning.

Clutching the Space Stone in his hand, he simultaneously grabbed the hands of the two sisters.

“Let’s go.”