Chapter 2583 - 2584: Before Departure
Chapter 2583: Chapter 2584: Before Departure
Actually, until today, she hadn’t even seen Xue An’s true face, and her understanding of him was solely based on Bao Huarong’s avatar.
Yet this didn’t affect Chen Zuohui’s admiration for Xue An at all.
Especially after seeing Xue An single-handedly turn the tide, her feelings reached their peak.
As those elegantly dressed women competed to toast Xue An, Chen Zuohui could only watch from afar, filled with envy, and didn’t dare to approach.
Because she considered herself wholly unqualified to get close to Xue An due to her status and position.
But when she keenly observed that Xue An showed a flash of impatience towards the flattering of these women, she naturally stood up and walked to Xue An’s side.
Xue An didn’t say anything, even expressed his gratitude to her.
This thrilled Chen Zuohui, who then carefully attended to Xue An.
Ao Shu glanced at Chen Zuohui with some doubt, then sat beside Xue An with an aggressive demeanor, like a mother hen protecting her chick behind her.
She then glared at these women with anger, although she didn’t speak, her eyes said it all.
These women soon yielded to Ao Shu’s overpowering gaze and retreated.
"Huh, a bunch of foolish women trying to fight me?" Ao Shu scoffed at their departing backs and turned to Xue An with a charming smile.
"Don’t you think I’m right, Brother An?"
Xue An was both amused and helpless; fortunately, Ao Shu’s appearance helped him out, so he nodded.
"Yes, I think you’re right."
"Hehe." Ao Shu smiled, her eyes curving like crescent moons, then leaned closer to Xue An, whispering mysteriously.
"Brother An, why is that frivolous fellow from Qingqiu Fox Country suddenly finding you? Has something happened in the Multiverse?"
Xue An nodded, "Yes, some things have indeed happened."
"Oh? What kind of things?" Ao Shu was puzzled.
Looking at Ao Shu’s bewildered face, Xue An suddenly didn’t know how to tell her.
Because according to Huyue, in this shocking upheaval within the Multiverse, those forcibly erased included Ao Shu.
Back then, Huyue went to the Dragon Ancestral Land to search for traces, only to find that not only had the Second Princess Ao Yi, who died saving him, disappeared completely, but even the Third Princess Ao Shu had no trace of existence left.
In the Dragon Ancestral Land, only the Great Princess Ao Qing remained, and naturally, she wouldn’t remember those events.
At that time, Huyue almost ground his teeth while telling Xue An about it.
According to Huyue, he had never owed anyone in his life, except for the Second Princess Ao Yi.
So, after she died in battle, Huyue changed dramatically, embarking on a frantic cultivation spree, breaking through rapidly, eventually achieving the status of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
Yet even so, he couldn’t resurrect Ao Yi.
Huyue never planned to give up, constantly searching for ways, yet before he found a clue, the upheaval happened and Ao Yi was forcibly erased completely.
This directly struck Huyue’s reverse scale, igniting his fury.
After mulling over this, Xue An chuckled gently, "Nothing, you’ll know soon enough!"
Although Ao Shu was confused, since Xue An said so, she let it go and started to savor drinks with him.
The banquet lasted until the early hours of the next day, with many drinking until they were drunk and carried away.
Though Xue An drank more than anyone else, he remained the most clear-headed.
Just as he was about to leave, Yue Shifang suddenly called out to him.
"Xue An, wait a moment."
Xue An stopped, turning to look at Yue Shifang.
Yue Shifang’s face was very serious, "Has something very important happened in the Multiverse, requiring even you to return and resolve it?"
Xue An knew he couldn’t deceive Yue Shifang about these matters, especially since Huyue came from afar seeking him, which signified much.
So Xue An nodded.
"Yes!"
"Can you explain what’s happening?" Yue Shifang asked solemnly.
Without hiding, Xue An explained the situation in general.
After listening, even the well-informed Yue Shifang was shocked.
"Erasing every trace of a person’s existence? Even those closely related disappearing - does such a heaven-defying method truly exist?"
Realize this isn’t merely eliminating one’s physical body, but erasing all traces of their existence on a Multiversal level.
The implications are beyond belief.
At least Yue Shifang couldn’t fathom what kind of existence could achieve this.
"Initially, I didn’t want to believe it, but Huyue wouldn’t lie about such a thing, so it must be true." Xue An spoke softly.
Yue Shifang sullenly reflected.
He thought the Multiverse at most resembled the Sky Beyond the Skies, invaded by malevolent entities.
Yet he hadn’t expected things to be this dire.
Even for him, it was utterly baffling.
After a long silence, Yue Shifang sighed deeply, "The old saying goes, the higher the cultivation level, the greater the apprehension; it’s true indeed. If all this is the work of an invisible hand behind it, that would be terrifying."
"What are you planning to do?" Yue Shifang asked, gazing at Xue An.
"Regardless of who the other party is, I must return to the Multiverse; all my family and friends are there, and they’re entangled in this matter."
Yue Shifang sighed softly, "Actually I intended to persuade you not to return to the Multiverse for now, but seeing this, persuading is likely useless!"
Saying this, Yue Shifang’s expression turned solemn.
"But you must be extra cautious returning this time, as this isn’t like a direct battle; it’s a fight without visible gunpowder, and the enemy may be hidden among the people, so you must be vigilant."
"I understand." Xue An nodded.
Yue Shifang suddenly took out a seal from his bosom, seriously handing it to Xue An.
"What is this?"
"This is a Jade Decree I wore back in the day, bearing a Dharma Seal from the Bing Family’s ancestors. I kept it in the Bing Family Armory without using it, now I’m giving it to you, hoping it could save your life in an emergency."
Xue An looked at the Jade Decree, smiled, then took it in hand.
"Thank you!"
"There’s no need for thanks between us; only I hope you’ll never need to use it!"
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