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Chapter 1259: Chapter 416: Secluded Cultivation and Breakthrough, Botched Capture, Have Your Superior Come [Subscription Request]

She seemed to pay no attention to Xia Chuan, who was frowning in front of her, nor did she exhibit the slightest trace of panic from being imprisoned. Her demeanor was calm, and there was even a faint smile at the corner of her lips.

She suddenly put down the paintbrush, looked up at Xia Chuan with a smile and said, ”Minister Xia Chuan, there’s no need to waste your efforts. Unless Lord Xia Hong arrives, this young lady will not say anything. It’s already quite wrong of you to have extracted Chen Cang’s background from me, and expecting to get more information from me is absolutely impossible!”

Chu Yan’er had a smile on her face, but if one listened carefully, they could hear a hint of annoyance in her voice, clearly still resentful for having been tricked by Xia Chuan to reveal Chen Cang’s background just now.

Xia Chuan’s tightly locked brows furrowed even more as he spoke coldly, ”Miss Chu, sneaking into the Inner City to harm our Great Xia disciples is no minor offense. As for your Chen Cang identity, I’m afraid it holds no weight here in Great Xia, you should still...”

”If you want to see me, then don’t hide behind excuses!”

Xia Chuan’s words were interrupted by a voice before he could finish.

”Greetings Lord!”

The newcomer was dressed in black, Xia Hong, having just received a report from Xia Chuan at the Star-picking Hall, awoke from his cultivation state.

Xia Hong first waved a hand to let Xia Chuan rise, then turned to look at Chu Yan’er, his face showing a hint of irritation.

He was just about to enter seclusion for cultivation when he received a message from Xia Chuan’s messenger, saying this Chu Yan’er from Chen Cang insisted on speaking to him in person.

Originally, Xia Hong was unwilling to come, but thinking he might obtain information on the route to Chen Cang from this young girl, he decided to make the trip.

Indeed, she is from Chen Cang!

When Chu Yan’er looked at him, her expression carried no hint of respect, and her demeanor was more one of appraisal, which was enough to confirm to Xia Hong that she indeed was from Chen Cang.

Despite confirming this point, Xia Hong’s mood did not improve at all, so he continued to look at her, his face remaining expressionless.

Chu Yan’er remained unflustered, she put away her paintbrush, then touched the area behind her right ear before pulling with force.

Rip......

Her face was actually covered by a thin, paper-like mask.

As the mask was removed, her true appearance was entirely revealed.

Compared to her previously ordinary face, Chu Yan’er’s true visage could be described as stunningly exquisite, more so than any in Xia City, as long as Li Xuanling wasn’t brought into comparison.

Of course, appearance was secondary.

The key was her demeanor, as Chu Yan’er revealed her true visage, her brows immediately carried an added touch of pride, and the pretense of mediocrity vanished, with every gesture exuding a strong air of superiority.

”51-zen strength, judging from appearance, it’s estimated not to exceed 20, coupled with her painting skill, this young girl’s status in Chen Cang must not be low either!”

Naturally, Xia Hong paid no heed to Chu Yan’er’s appearance; he was more focused on the true strength she was displaying at this moment.

”Chu Yan’er from Chen Cang, paying respects to Lord Xia Hong, disguising myself to avoid trouble while outside; I hope Lord Xia Hong will forgive this!”

While speaking of forgiveness, her brows lacked any hint of apology.

Xia Hong, unwilling to waste time with formalities, simply waved his hand and said, ”You’ve seen me. Say what you want to say now!”

Chu Yan’er hesitated, apparently not expecting such a reaction from Xia Hong, but she didn’t get angry, thought for a moment, then bowed and said, ”Lord Xia Hong, calamity for Great Xia is imminent; your Xia people might soon face disaster!”

Xia Hong’s brow furrowed, raising his head to look at her, he said, ”Go on!”

”According to Yan’er’s estimation, the Demon Dragon beneath Qinghepu Lake is either a Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Venerable Level Cold Beast or a Calamity Level Demon Monster. Regardless of the possibility, once it awakens, not just Great Xia alone, even a united Nine Towns might not stand against it. When that time comes, the entire Moao Southern Slope will surely suffer...”

Stopping there, Chu Yan’er paused, observing Xia Hong’s gradually serious expression, a glimmer flashed in her eyes as she continued, ”Yan’er has spent quite some time in Nine Towns, and must admit, Lord Xia Hong’s talent and strategy are indeed admirable. Great Xia’s development and strength in just ten years is truly impressive, given time, dealing with that Demon Dragon would surely be possible, however...”

”Can your Lord Landgrave come to help me slay that Demon Dragon?”

Suddenly interrupted by Xia Hong, Chu Yan’er was taken aback, then she looked up at Xia Hong, seeing no trace of sarcasm on his face, clearly he was sincerely asking the question, she immediately lowered her head in contemplation.

After a moment, she raised her head again, her expression sincere as she said, ”To be honest, Lord Xia Hong, at this stage it’s not possible, but given...”

”Then no need to continue with idle talk. What you intend to say, I have a general idea. When your Lord Landgrave is capable of helping me solve that Demon Dragon, then we can talk further. Additionally...”

Stopping there, Xia Hong suddenly showed a smile and said, ”Young lady, your talent is commendable. Your skill in painting likely comes from the Deceitful Monster, considering your decent background, given time, you surely will achieve greatness, but...”

At the final two words, Xia Hong’s tone abruptly turned solemn, before shifting as he continued, ”With your current strength and status, you’re not qualified to come here and present such conversation. Let your master come, that’s more appropriate, as for sneaking into Xia City and using your painting skill against our group of Xia children not even ten years old, that’s even more unacceptable...”

Noticing Xia Hong’s aura abruptly rising, Chu Yan’er’s face instantly showed a trace of shock, without thinking, she lunged towards the painting on the desk.

A miraculous scene unfolded!

As Chu Yan’er lunged toward the painting, her entire person disappeared instantly.

To be precise, it seemed the painting connected to some Different Space that sucked her whole person in.

”Lord Xia Hong, there’s no need for such temper; though your Great Xia indeed has some strength, it’s insignificant before my Chen Cang. The Demon Dragon could awaken at any moment, Yan’er advises you to make early preparations!”

In the instant Chu Yan’er completely vanished, she left behind one last sentence, carrying a tone of frustration, evidently upset at Xia Hong’s actions.

Watching Chu Yan’er disappear entirely from the room, Xia Hong’s face revealed no surprise, he simply stepped to the desk, gazing at the familiar Snow Forest scenery in the painting, his left eye gleamed slightly.

”Left some tricks behind?”

Not only Xia Hong showed no surprise after Chu Yan’er vanished, Xia Chuan was the same. Hearing this question, his face revealed a smile, nodding as he said, ”When I caught her at Yuan Mansion, I left Puppet Silk Thread on her, allowing her to paint here was to see what trickery she was up to.”

This woman had exposed her painting skill at Yuan Mansion, so if Xia Chuan truly wanted to control her completely, how could he not guard against this trick, letting her paint before him.

Allowing her was firstly to see what trickery she was engaging in, secondly it was intended to let her go deliberately, his Puppet Silk Thread has locational sensing between them, ensuring as long as she returns to Chen Cang, they can trace the thread back.

Xia Hong was aware when he received the message, hence he intentionally released his aura just now to compel Chu Yan’er to reveal her skill.

Sizzle.......

The painting on the desk suddenly emitted a faint sizzling sound, then ignited spontaneously, burning into ashes.

”Direct escape through a painting, counts as spatial superpower, though the young lady indeed has some skill, it’s no surprise the other six probably escaped too.”

Listening to Xia Hong’s words, Xia Chuan nodded slightly first, then quickly smiled and shook his head, saying, ”Arrogant, self-righteous, brimming with pride, she’s just a younger, more talented larger-sized Yang Ning...”

Hearing this evaluation, Xia Hong chuckled lightly twice.

Indeed, disregarding other aspects, just considering character relations and dialogue content, the scene just now truly mirrored events from ten years ago.

To some extent, this young girl truly was a larger-sized Yang Ning.

”Oh dear, this young lady’s skills don’t seem too impressive!”

Suddenly, Xia Hong sensed something, his eyes revealing an odd look.

”Seems there’s no need to wait for her return to Chen Cang!”