As these words were spoken, the lively atmosphere at the scene suddenly froze. Everyone's gazes followed the sound and looked over.
At the seat of the Xie family, an old man slowly stood up.
This old man had an ordinary face and simple clothes. There was not the slightest fluctuation of inner energy on him.
Hiding in the crowd, he would not attract anyone's attention at all, but when he stood out, he had an aura that could not be ignored!
Nan Chaoyu stopped in her tracks, looked back, and met the old man's eyes.
Through the old man's calm gaze, a chill welled up in her heart for no reason, and she secretly became on guard.
On the surface, she remained calm. She nodded at the old man and said, "May I ask what advice you have, Old Master Xie?"
When everyone heard this name, their minds stirred.
There weren't many people in Dream Sea City who could be called the Grand Princess. And the Xie family...
The old man showed a smile and bowed to Nan Chaoyu. However, his words made everyone present start to think: "I wouldn't dare to give advice. It's just that I've heard that the Grand Princess is curious about the map of the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm of the Xie family. I've come here today specially to present it!"
"It's actually the map of the secret realm! Could this old man be the head of the Xie family?"
"Nonsense. Besides the Xie family, who else would have such a thing!"
"The Xie family is really good at currying favor with the Holy Light by giving away such a thing!"
As soon as the old man's words were out, there was an uproar. Nan Chaoyu narrowed her eyes. A glint of coldness flashed through her fox - like eyes as she looked in the direction of the old man.
"Old Master Xie, what you said makes it seem as if I'm a robber. Your Xie family was hoarding this, and now you're just throwing this hot potato at me. Are you bullying me for being young?"
This old fox wanted to force this thing on her in front of everyone. He was using her as a target!
In the world of cultivators, no one cared whether you were the Grand Princess or not.
Her status could let her show off in the Holy Light territory. But outside the Holy Light, it was just an empty title.
In Dream Sea City, people would still give her some face, but on the martial arts stage or in the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm, no one would care if she was the Grand Princess.
Old Master Xie wasn't angry when he was retorted like this. Instead, he said with a smile, "The Grand Princess has misunderstood. My useless son and grandson offended the Grand Princess today. This map of the secret realm is just an apology to the princess."
After saying that, the box rose into the air and moved in front of Nan Chaoyu.
Everyone present was staring at this box, but no one dared to fight for it.
Not to mention that this was the territory of the city lord's mansion, but also that Old Master Xie was recognized as the number one person in Dream Sea.
He had become a senior cultivator ten years ago. One had to weigh whether they had the life to take something in front of him!
Nan Chaoyu glanced at the box in front of her. In front of everyone, she reached out and touched it.
When everyone was attracted by her action, she suddenly said, "I didn't know that the two useless people of the Xie family were so valuable. What about the other two just now?"
A glint of sharpness flashed through Old Master Xie's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. His face still had that smiling expression, "The Grand Princess is joking. Since my useless daughter has married Lord Li, of course she will follow her husband. She can be disposed of by the city lord as he wishes. The Xie family has no right to interfere!"
"Old Master Xie is really a hero. He can abandon his own daughter so easily. I admire you very much."
Suddenly, Nan Chaoyu reached out and slapped the box. The black box shattered immediately, and a thin piece of paper floated in mid - air.
The gazes of the people below became even more eager. Nan Chaoyu hooked the corner of her mouth, raised her eyebrows, and looked at Old Master Xie, "Is the Xie family really giving this thing to me? Let me dispose of it as I like?"
Her actions made Old Master Xie's heart skip a beat. He found that he couldn't see through this little girl.
However, this couldn't change his decision. He nodded, "Naturally. It's up to the Grand Princess to dispose of it."
Nan Chaoyu nodded, "Since that's the case, I won't be polite."
With a wave of Nan Chaoyu's hand, the paper immediately enlarged several times. Everyone was in a daze for a moment, and then they saw the floating paper stick to the plaque at the front with a slap.
Because of the enlargement, the map and the words on it were clearly visible.
Nan Chaoyu curved her eyes, very satisfied with her performance. She said in a loud voice, "Everyone, Old Master Xie is very generous. He gave me the fragment of the map of the Soul - Devouring Sea Secret Realm that the Xie family has treasured. I can't be stingy either. It's good to share good things with everyone!"
She raised her finger and pointed at the map, then continued, "I've used a special secret method of the Holy Light to enlarge the words and the map on this fragment to ensure that everyone can see clearly. But it will only last for half an hour. Don't fight. Remember to thank Old Master Xie after you've finished looking!"
In the huge banquet hall, only Nan Chaoyu's clear voice could be heard. Her action really stunned everyone.
Even Old Master Xie didn't expect it. For a moment, he almost couldn't maintain his expression.
After everyone reacted, there was an uproar.
"Thank you, Grand Princess."
"The Grand Princess is beautiful and kind - hearted. She's much better than that so - called princess consort."
"The princess is much more generous than Old Master Xie!"
Nan Chaoyu pressed her palm down to signal everyone to be quiet, then she spoke again, "There's no need to thank me. Please show mercy to me when we enter the Soul - Devouring Sea!"
The beautiful woman smiled charmingly, and her voice was as pleasant as the sound of pearls. Everyone present applauded.
Nan Chaoyu nodded in the direction of Old Master Xie, then turned around and told Ting Lan, "You also go and copy a copy. I have to see what's so precious about the Xie family's treasure."
When everyone saw Ting Lan copying it just like them, they no longer hesitated. Those who didn't have pens and paper all asked Li Yuejin for them.
The scene was extremely lively, except for the area of the Xie family where the atmosphere was extremely low.
Old Master Xie looked at Nan Chaoyu's back. A glint of killing intent flashed through his cloudy eyes.
"Nan Chaoyu!"
A low murmur was soon drowned out in the noise.
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After Nan Chaoyu left the city lord's mansion, she felt extremely refreshed. The depression of being calculated by the Qing County King was completely swept away.
"Ting Lan, have you copied it down?"
"Master, I've copied it all." As she said, she handed over a piece of paper and said admiringly, "Master, you're really willing to make the map public. If it were me, I wouldn't be so generous."
Nan Chaoyu shook her head, "The Xie family has had this map for more than thirty years. They've probably studied it thoroughly. It's not difficult for them to make a fake one. Why should I keep a map of unknown authenticity and offend everyone?"
"Moreover, since I've offended the Xie family, I might as well offend them completely!"
Ting Lan glanced at her and felt that her expression didn't look like she was afraid of offending the Xie family at all.
Nan Chaoyu flicked the piece of paper in her hand. Thinking of Old Master Xie's expression just now, she couldn't help laughing, "That old fox thought I would keep this thing for myself. He didn't expect me to use his thing to win people's favor. He must be really angry!"