Chapter 93: The Dragon Venerable’s Revelation

Leng Xi and Zhi Jiu exchanged a glance.

Leng Xi said, “Xian Yuan is still asleep. You can wake her up later. Let’s have some tea first.”

“Alright.”

The group then proceeded to the living room.

Murong Fier swiftly prepared tea and brought it to the living room, inviting Wang Zhe, Liu Chenyan, and Ye Zhiqu to be seated.

Wang Zhe began to brief Liu Chenyan and Ye Zhiqu on the fundamental situation of King’s City and introduced her own identity, as well as Leng Xi’s and the others’.

As Liu Chenyan and Ye Zhiqu listened, a flicker of surprise crossed their eyes.

While Liu Chenyan had suspected Wang Zhe’s identity was more than just a mere proprietress, she had never imagined Wang Zhe was a Dragon Venerable!

Liu Chenyan was well aware of the Human-Dragon Tribulation, a time when her own mother had led humanity in a relentless campaign against the Dragon race.

Liu Chenyan was now drenched in a cold sweat.

‘If my identity were discovered, would she not obliterate me?’

‘Though my sixth junior sister is indeed of the Dragon race, she was adopted and raised by my mother from a young age.’

‘But this is a wild Dragon race member! Would she decapitate me, deep-fry me, and then crunch me down?’

For a moment, Liu Chenyan’s heart pounded with panic, yet her facade remained calm and collected.

‘As Heavenly Gate Island’s senior disciple, I, Liu, must maintain my composure!’

Seated beside Liu Chenyan, Ye Zhiqu cautiously tugged at the corner of Liu Chenyan’s sleeve.

Sensing Ye Zhiqu’s pull, Liu Chenyan transmitted a divine thought.

“What is it, Junior Sister Ye?”

“What exactly is the Royal Dragon race?”

“Huh? You don’t know?”

“Know what?”

“Right, you are still quite young, so it’s understandable you wouldn’t know.”

Liu Chenyan then recounted the events of ancient times to Ye Zhiqu.

The more Ye Zhiqu listened, the more anxious she became.

‘Good heavens, to seek help from Mother, only to encounter a Royal Dragon Venerable! This is like escaping a tiger’s jaws only to leap into a wolf’s den.’

She shifted uneasily in her seat.

‘Perhaps if I immediately admit defeat, they might spare me. After all, I am not a pure-blooded human; there might still be a glimmer of hope.’

Liu Chenyan observed this entire display.

Though Liu Chenyan’s expression remained unchanged, inwardly, she was vehemently criticizing Ye Zhiqu’s lack of loyalty.

Maintaining her calm, Liu Chenyan stated, “So, Senior, you are the Dragon Venerable. This humble one has long admired you.”

Wang Zhe replied, “Your Heavenly Gate Island also possesses considerable strength, and Xian Yuan has been of immense help to me.”

“Oh, you flatter me.”

‘If Ye Zhiqu knew I was Liu Ruyan’s daughter, she would probably be flayed alive by me on the spot,’ Liu Chenyan thought to herself.

Meanwhile, Leng Xi appeared to be lost in thought.

She leaned closer to Zhi Jiu and murmured, “Don’t you find her very familiar?”

Zhi Jiu replied calmly, “You’re referring to Liu Ruyan, aren’t you?”

“Yes, yes, yes.”

With Zhi Jiu’s reminder, Leng Xi finally recalled the identity behind that vague impression in her mind.

Gazing at the young woman before her, who bore a striking resemblance to Liu Ruyan, a greater question arose in Leng Xi’s heart.

‘Who is this woman to Liu Ruyan? Judging by her appearance and bone age, this woman is no older than a hundred years. For her to be Liu Ruyan’s sister is utter nonsense, and if she were her daughter, she would be at least a million years old. Could she be a clone?’

Leng Xi pondered for a while but couldn’t be certain.

However, Leng Xi was certain that the girl named Liu Chenyan before them possessed abnormal strength.

The spiritual energy emanating from her body carried the aura of six Great Daos, something a Golden Immortal should not possess.

Comprehending a Great Dao was a qualification only Immortal Emperors began to acquire, and it was at the moment an Immortal Emperor comprehended a Great Dao that they entered the Dao Venerable realm.

The six Great Daos within Liu Chenyan were something countless individuals yearned for.

Furthermore, entering the Dao Venerable realm with six Great Daos essentially meant being unrivaled within the same realm!

However, the price was that the Dao Tribulation would be incredibly difficult to overcome, precisely because there were six Great Daos!

“What is your relationship with Liu Ruyan?” Leng Xi finally asked.

‘Don’t say it out loud!’

Liu Chenyan, who had been exchanging pleasantries with Wang Zhe, felt her delicate body tremble, her face instantly turning pale.

“Liu Ruyan? That name sounds so familiar.”

Wang Zhe felt as though she had heard the name somewhere before, but she couldn’t recall it immediately.

Ye Zhiqu, meanwhile, was ready to wave a white flag, hoping Wang Zhe would spare her.

The atmosphere instantly grew peculiar.

Liu Chenyan wanted to speak, yet she didn’t; both paths seemed to lead to a dead end.

However, this awkward atmosphere did not linger for long.

Xian Yuan, dressed in casual attire, yawned as she burst into the living room.

“Good morning!” she greeted cheerfully.

Leng Xi looked at Xian Yuan and teased, “It’s almost noon. Why are you still sleeping?”

Xian Yuan rubbed her eyes and replied, “If not now, then when should I sleep? Should I wait until I enter Nirvana?”

“Pfft!” Wang Zhe nearly spat out her tea.

Liu Chenyan and Ye Zhiqu also noticed Xian Yuan, their expressions somewhat complex.

Ye Zhiqu simply believed she was saved, reasoning that since Xian Yuan was a Saintess, she would surely help her as her second senior sister.

Liu Chenyan, on the other hand, felt a touch of helplessness.

Although she had previously suspected Xian Meng was Xian Yuan, seeing her appear in person still left her somewhat incredulous.

Naturally, her greater concern and amusement stemmed from Xian Yuan’s knack for getting into trouble with numerous women.

If Xian Yuan were to cause a stir at Heavenly Gate Island, it would certainly not bode well, and Heavenly Gate Island’s reputation might be ruined.

However, the thought of the ensuing chaos made her reconsider, thinking it might not be so bad after all.

‘After all, it happened once in ancient times; what’s one more incident?’

“Senior Sister, Second Senior Sister, what are you doing here?”

Only then did Xian Yuan notice that the two individuals seated with Wang Zhe were her senior sister and second senior sister.

“Uh…” Liu Chenyan’s expression grew awkward, as being chased by the Mermaid race was hardly a glorious affair.

Murong Fier, standing nearby, walked over to Xian Yuan and whispered a few words into her ear.

“Oh, I see!”

Xian Yuan’s eyes instantly lit up, for she had heard ‘Mermaids’!

This was a species not even found in Shanzhou!

While tales of mermaids existed in the Western world, those were, after all, mere legends.

‘But if they exist here, wouldn’t it be a disservice to myself not to indulge my curiosity?’

“Senior Sister, the mermaids, where are they—”

Before Xian Yuan could finish asking where the mermaids were, Leng Xi cut her off directly.

“Xian Yuan, don’t interrupt. Let’s talk about who Liu Ruyan is to you.”

Leng Xi, smiling, fixed her gaze on Liu Chenyan, her expression clearly stating, “You’re not leaving until you tell us.”

“Alright.”

Xian Yuan promptly closed her mouth.

Although she was more inclined to research mermaids, Leng Xi’s cultivation was too profound, leaving her with no choice but to yield.

Such was the way of Dao Venerable powerhouses: they only needed to consider their own moods, while the weak had many things to ponder.

“Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!”

Wang Zhe finally found the answer in her mind, her gaze sweeping around as if she could see through everything.

This sent shivers down Liu Chenyan’s spine, making her feel as though she were sitting on a frigid ice plain.

Despite the warm weather, she felt a bone-chilling cold.

Wang Zhe’s gaze seemed to regard Liu Chenyan as a delectable meal, much like the triumphant expression of a villainous boss after defeating the heroine, brimming with a perverse satisfaction.