Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 713 - 714: Mrs. Lisa

"Don’t be so stern, smile more, that’s when you’re beautiful~. You should be happy to see ’Mom’~"

These seductive, eerie words, gentle yet tinged with flirtatiousness, suddenly surrounded Mengxi’s ears with their warmth.

Undoubtedly,

This speech was incredibly tempting, not only melodious like the song of an oriole but also filled with a magic that stirred the heart. The intonation was like the siren’s song, causing many who heard these words to briefly lose themselves in a daze.

However,

Unlike others,

As these words reached her, the silver-haired girl didn’t smile as urged; instead, her face quickly darkened. The fake smile on her face disappeared, leaving only a cold, stern expression.

This voice not only failed to bewitch Mengxi but instead ignited a fury within her. Especially upon hearing the word ’Mom’, dark memories flashed through her mind like a slideshow.

A chilling intent overflowed in the girl’s pale purple, gem-like eyes.

Instinctively, Mengxi clenched her fists.

"Oh my, it seems my ’daughter’ is being rebellious, even throwing a tantrum?"

The figure behind Mengxi commented playfully.

Moreover,

Not just verbally provocative, the figure even daringly reached out to touch Mengxi’s body, one hand gently lifting her beautiful silver hair, while the other boldly reached for the girl’s chest, as if intending to grope her.

"Oh my~, my girl has really grown up, hasn’t she? Such a full chest~"

The words and disrespectful actions of the person behind her completely enraged Mengxi. Unusually, the ’rational’ string in her mind snapped, and uncontrollable anger radiated from her pale purple eyes.

"Get away!!"

With a roar, the holy energy in Mengxi, like a wild beast breaking free from its chains, surged wildly from her body, rapidly converging into a silver holy sword in her palm. In an instant, it condensed into a weapon exuding a destructive aura.

Without mercy, Mengxi swung her sword, cutting towards the presumptuous figure behind her.

- ’Radiant - Phantom Holy Sword!’ -

Mengxi’s strength had now reached the eighth level, her attack power and speed vastly improved. Even a high stage level 8 would find it difficult to escape unscathed from such a sudden and fierce attack at close range.

However,

It seemed as if the figure behind her had already anticipated Mengxi’s intentions. The moment the young girl swung her sword, a bell-like tinkling laugh emanated from the shadow behind her.

Immediately following,

The figure performed a backward somersault to evade Mengxi’s slash, widening the distance between them. As for the residual wave of energy generated by the swing of the ’Phantom Holy Sword,’ it was casually dispersed with a flick of the figure’s hand, shattering suddenly.

In an instant, pure silver-colored energy particles scattered through the air like snowflakes.

"What? What’s happening?!"

The sudden burst of holy energy and the onslaught of wind pressure undoubtedly drew the attention of those nearby.

Including Bai Yanluo, those who were briefly dazed by the sound quickly snapped back to reality, turning their gaze towards what was happening behind Mengxi.

"Mengxi? What’s wrong, are you okay?!"

Noticing the ’Phantom Holy Sword’ in Mengxi’s hand, Bai instinctively felt something was wrong. She immediately drew her sword from her waist, flashed beside Mengxi, and began cautiously looking around.

But the next instant,

Following Mengxi’s gaze, Bai quickly noticed a strange figure not far away. In that moment, Bai slightly narrowed her eyes, as holy energy of light attribute began to ripple around her,

"Who are you?"

At this moment,

Under the astonished and wary eyes of everyone, a slender figure slowly stood up. Upon seeing the figure’s appearance, Bai’s eyebrows furrowed.

It was a heavily made-up woman,

With her dark pink hair dazzling and colorful, and black and golden eyes deep and mysterious, seemingly possessing a strange magic capable of absorbing one’s soul. Her curved eyebrows and long eyelashes trembled slightly, her fair skin showing a hint of blush, and her thin lips as delicate as rose petals.

Not only was her face extremely beautiful, but her attire was also bright and luxurious to the extreme. The woman wore an off-shoulder evening gown, primarily in bright red with gold as an accent.

The expensive, well-tailored dress clung tightly to her slender body, showcasing her curvaceous and seductive figure to its full extent. Her flawless pale skin, sparkling bright eyes, long and elegant neck, partially visible collarbone, all exuded a beauty that was both noble and elegant yet also alluring.

Her exposed pale arms and long legs seemed capable of making any man in the world lose his mind and heart.

Beauty and sexiness were the first impressions this light-hearted woman gave to everyone.

But the second impression was one of luxury.

Anyone with a bit of insight could see that the material of the woman’s dress was celestial silk, a fabric as precious as dragon crystal, and various expensive gems and diamonds were fully embedded in the dress. The dress alone on the woman’s body was probably worth a fortune.

Not to mention the priceless bracelets and rings on her delicate hands, the necklace around her swan-like neck, or the diamond leg band on her thigh.

However,

Those responsible for welcoming guests would not be easily distracted by worldly things. Having interacted with Mengxi frequently, they had developed a certain resistance to ’beauty.’ After encountering the wealth of dragons and elves, they were even more indifferent to money.

More than looks or wealth, what concerned them was the terrifying power constantly emanating from the woman, a power that seemed to rival the peak of level 8

’This person seems quite dangerous’

Staring intently at the woman with a cunning smile, Bai couldn’t help but feel an immense pressure bearing down on her.

But the thought that this person dared to make a move against Mengxi filled Bai with rage. Mengxi was her best friend, and naturally, she didn’t want to see her friend get hurt. At the same time, Yumo, who had recently hired her, had instructed her to protect Mengxi well.

In order to earn the substantial final bonus promised by Yumo, Bai instantly revealed a deadly intent,

"I’m asking you! Who are you?!"

Unfortunately,

Bai’s words did not capture the attention of the woman with pink hair. The woman’s gaze remained fixed on Mengxi’s face. Observing Mengxi’s angelic beauty, the pink-haired woman’s peculiar face gradually flushed with an excited red.

Her lips slightly curved upward, revealing a charming yet unsettling smile.

In her black and gold eyes, the desires named ’jealousy’ and ’greed’ began to grow.

"My dear daughter, truly the girl of destiny... So beautiful that even Mommy is jealous~"

Mengxi: "..."

The silver-haired girl did not respond, but Bai couldn’t hold back any longer.

"So you’re ignoring me, huh?!"

Her sword, now enveloped in light, Bai boldly pointed it at the pink-haired woman, readying herself for battle.

However,

The next instant, Bai’s sword was pressed down by Mengxi’s hand.

"???!"

"Huh?"

"Mengxi? What are you doing?"

Seeing Mengxi stopping her, Bai looked at her, puzzled. But what she received from the silver-haired girl was a serious and slightly reproachful look:

"Sister Bai, don’t be disrespectful, our guest is a person of importance."

"Disrespectful? Important guest?"

Bai blinked in confusion,

But it seemed Mengxi had no desire to explain further to Bai. She dispelled the ’Phantom Holy Sword’ in her hand and calmed the turbulent holy energy around her. Then, with a smile, she gracefully walked towards the pink-haired woman who was both familiar and strange.

Under the watchful eyes of the solemn church members, Mengxi curtsied elegantly to the pink-haired woman.

"It’s been a long time, City Lord... or should I say, Mrs. Lisa."

Though it was a friendly greeting,

A fleeting, chilling hatred flashed imperceptibly in Mengxi’s gem-like eyes...

...

Five years ago,

On a blizzardy night at the border of the Snow Night Empire, a small town named Swieport was visited by an unexpected guest. Under the astonished gaze of the townspeople, a frail and slender figure struggled step by step into this impoverished town amidst the fierce snowstorm.

Upon seeing the figure clearly, everyone was amazed.

It was a thin and frail girl,

Despite her frailty, she possessed a beauty that could make even the goddess jealous.

Her soft, full lips, her delicate and exquisite nose adorably perched on her divinely beautiful face filled with a holy and beautiful aura, along with her smooth and elegant cheeks and her fair skin, seemed like a fairy straight out of a painting.

Especially those gem-like, bright, pale purple eyes that were soul-capturing.

Without a doubt,

The town’s residents had never seen such a beautiful girl before.

However,

What shocked the residents more than the girl’s appearance was her current state.

The silver-haired girl looked extremely exhausted. Her clothes were disheveled and in disarray, covered with a mix of blood and dirt on her limbs and face. Even her dazzling silver-white hair had lost its luster due to the stains.

Despite the severe cold, the girl was only wearing a thin linen dress.

Moreover, the girl’s breath was extremely weak, her steps faltering as if she might faint and be devoured by the ruthless snowstorm at any moment.