CHAPTER 569: CHAPTER 569 HIDDEN DRAGON CITY

Xiao Zhan stood up and looked towards Taoist Xue Lian, only to find that Taoist Xue Lian had left without him knowing when.

Truly, he comes and goes without a trace.

He still wanted to ask him about the Black Snow Lotus.

"Taoist said, some things need not be too explicitly stated. Being too clear might actually impede your path," Ye Youlong observed Xiao Zhan’s expression and then spoke.

Xiao Zhan nodded. It seemed the Taoist couldn’t answer his questions either.

Those who can answer would definitely stick around and show off.

Only those who can’t answer would leave behind such seemingly useful but actually useless words. Speaking such words is also a high-end way of showing off.

Then he and Ye Youlong descended the Holy Mountain.

They met up with Liu Xin.

Upon seeing Xiao Zhan, Liu Xin’s expression darkened instantly, "What happened to you?"

Xiao Zhan knew she had noticed something. He shook his head, "Nothing."

Liu Xin frowned, but knowing that Xiao Zhan didn’t want to discuss it, she didn’t press further.

Then, Xiao Zhan took out the Holy Snow Lotus and handed it to Jiang Xian’er.

Jiang Xian’er’s face lit up with joy as she took the Holy Snow Lotus, "Thank you."

Xiao Zhan nodded.

"What are your plans next? I need to return to Northern City."

"I’m not going anywhere; I’ll go back to Northern City with you," Liu Xin declared without hesitation, having made up her mind to follow Xiao Zhan wherever he goes.

"I’m going back to the Mulan Guild," Jiang Xian’er stated.

After the initial happiness, her expression returned to its usual indifference.

Xiao Zhan wasn’t particularly interested in her comings and goings. Although Jiang Xian’er could form a Contract, Xiao Zhan wouldn’t go against Ye Youlong’s will. It was actually good that she was leaving now.

"Let’s go."

Then, the group descended the mountain together.

After coming down, Xiao Zhan and two others returned to Northern City, while Jiang Xian’er went back to the Mulan Guild alone.

"Aren’t you keeping her? If you asked her to stay, she definitely would have," said Liu Xin to Xiao Zhan after Jiang Xian’er had left.

Xiao Zhan smiled, "If she wanted to form a Contract, she would have stayed on her own, wouldn’t she?"

"Flawed logic."

Liu Xin pursed her lips, then her expression darkened again, "It’s useless for her to stay now anyway. I can’t see through your Death Aura anymore. You must have gained some opportunity. Jiang Xian’er’s level is too low now, even if she breaks through to SSS level, it’s still too low. You need to find another way."

"It’s okay, no rush, we’ll take it slowly."

"Take it slowly?"

Liu Xin’s voice suddenly rose, "Do you even know how long you can still live?"

"I know, about half a year."

Xiao Zhan’s expression didn’t change much when he said this.

Previously, he could have lived almost two years.

But after breaking through to Sixth Grade, coupled with the recent enhancement of his Death Aura by the Black Snow Lotus, Xiao Zhan’s condition was completely overwhelmed.

Half a year, that’s actually lamentable.

"Knowing this and you’re still so calm?" Liu Xin didn’t expect Xiao Zhan to be aware.

"What else? Should I cry? Crying won’t solve anything," Xiao Zhan said calmly with a smile.

Liu Xin responded, "It’s precisely because we can’t solve the problem that we cry."

Xiao Zhan: ...

Such faulty logic makes perfect sense.

He wrapped his arms around Ye Youlong’s slim waist, caressing her gently, "At this stage, indulging in pleasure is the right way to go."

"Shame on you."

Liu Xin immediately blushed and spat.

Damn, I’m so envious. I want to be held like that too.

"Cough, cough!!"

At that moment, the communication device rang.

Xiao Zhan took it out and saw that it was from Qin Wanfeng.

"What’s the matter? If I guess correctly, there’s something going on."

Xiao Zhan slightly frowned, as Qin Wanfeng usually didn’t contact him unless there was something important.

As expected, Qin Wanfeng’s tone was quite serious, "Xiao Zhan, I need you and Ye Youlong to go to Hidden Dragon Hall in Hidden Dragon City."

Hidden Dragon City, the true center of power in the Longxia Federation!

Dragon Capital is the center of power of the Longxia Federation, but that’s only superficial. The real power center is Hidden Dragon City.

The relationship between Dragon Capital and Hidden Dragon City is similar to that between a capital in ancient times and Zhongnanhai.

Xiao Zhan furrowed his brows, "What for?"

At this point, Qin Wanfeng had suddenly sent a message, and with such a serious tone, it seemed this issue wasn’t ordinary. Xiao Zhan planned to inquire more.

Qin Wanfeng spoke with a very grave tone, "Xiao Zhan, it’s too complicated to explain in a few words. When you get there, I’ll explain everything slowly."

It wasn’t that Qin Wanfeng was being bureaucratic, but the matter was indeed too significant.

Just a few days ago, the situation at the borders of the Longxia Federation worsened further.

In the East Sea region, a Seventh Grade Demon Beast, carrying the might of the ocean, broke through the border defenses, causing destruction in cities and massive casualties.

The local garrison resisted with all their might, sacrificing a Seventh Grade Sovereign to narrowly stop the beast’s further invasions.

However, the Demon Beast was not eradicated, just temporarily driven back.

Moreover, in the Southern Barbarian Land, the restrictions on Barbarian City were mysteriously lifted, releasing its inhabitants who rushed towards the Longxia borders.

Due to the brutal survival rules of Barbarian City, its inhabitants are all powerful, making it difficult for the Southern Barbarian Border troops to withstand them.

Under such external threats, many enemy nations and major powers also eyed the Longxia Federation greedily, quietly amassing troops.

Faced with this situation, the Federation’s higher-ups urgently convened a meeting.

After this meeting, the higher-ups decided to implement a targeted measure.

That is to gather all Seventh Grade experts of the Federation at Hidden Dragon Hall.

After multiple selections, one candidate would be chosen to receive the full resources of the Federation, leveraging the power of an entire nation to cultivate them into an Eighth Grade.

Thus, preparing for the potential crisis that may arise.

Of course, this matter is of great importance.

To prevent any leaks, Qin Wanfeng decided not to discuss it now but rather inform Xiao Zhan in person later.

Xiao Zhan has always respected Qin Wanfeng and naturally agreed, "Uncle Qin, what’s so secretive that it needs to be discussed in person?"

"Hidden Dragon Hall it is... For your sake, I’ll go with Ye Youlong."

Seeing that Xiao Zhan didn’t object, Qin Wanfeng heaved a sigh of relief, "Alright, I’ll see you at Hidden Dragon Hall."

After ending the communication, Qin Wanfeng still looked serious.

Behind him, not far away, stood a tall, spirited man whose presence was commanding, standing there like a towering spear, sharp and imposing!

This man was Zhan Yuntian, the only Eighth Grade Emperor Saint in the Longxia region.

For this plan, the high-level officials of the Federation specifically asked him to oversee the situation, as a group of Seventh Grade experts, arrogant as they were, couldn’t be subdued by just anyone.

Hearing Xiao Zhan’s name, Zhan Yuntian slightly frowned.