<h4>Chapter 1066: Chapter 1066: A Visitor Comes to Inquire (2nd Update)</h4><h4></h4>


    The atmosphere in the Cursed City was indeed bizarre.


    The incidents that had urred during the City Lord’s nocturnal banquet hadpletely spread.


    In fact, there was no need for rumors; anyone with eyes could see the massive sword mark that had split the sea area in two.


    This had caused two consequences.


    Those noble families who had once been high and mighty were now exceedingly humble.


    And the sailors who had been at the very bottom now all puffed out their chests.


    Especially those sailors who had followed Meng Lei to the City Lord’s Mansion to stand in support of Xue An, were now striding with a breeze in their step.


    Some who loved to show off were smugly recounting their experiences to those who had not been there.


    You could see these men thumping their chests so hard, speaking with such excitement.


    Listeners were often so engrossed in the stories that they’d even get spit on their own faces without realizing to wipe it off, asionally interjecting with gasps of amazement.


    And while the whole city was in an uproar over this matter,


    Xue An hid away in the pavilion, fiddling with something.


    An Yan came out of Magic Treasures Pavilion and saw the radiance around Xue An, approaching with curiosity, "Husband, what are you tinkering with?"


    Xue An looked up and smiled at An Yan, "Nothing much, just that I think this Tian Fu Pavilion is such a waste! They actually use these naturally urring Talisman Spells to attack people!"


    "Eh? Husband, there are natural Talisman Spells?" An Yan asked, startled.


    Xue An nodded, "Of course! Just like Spiritual Medicine, Divine Herb, and treasures born from nature, these Talisman Spells can also form naturally, though they are exceedingly rare!"


    With that, Xue An nced at the Talisman Spells in his hand, which were reduced in size but still dazzling with brilliance.


    "With so many in the Tian Fu Pavilion, it seems they must have encountered some special ce, then harvested and umted them. What a pity they do not recognize the true value, using such objects for Talisman Formations, it’s like begging with a gold bowl in hand!"


    "Husband, what do you n to do with them now?"


    Xue Anughed, "I haven’t decided yet, but at the very least, I need to lift the restrictions that have been ced on these Talisman Spells!"


    "Besides, even if I do nothing with these Talisman Spells, once we reach a bustling ce, they can be used directly as currency, and are even more solid than Spirit Crystals!"


    "Bustling ce? What’s a bustling ce?" An Yan inquired, somewhat puzzled.


    Xue An nodded and gave a faint smile, "It refers to those realms deep within the Starry Sky, the ones connected to the main paths of The Multiverse! Those are the ces where cultivation thrives, many races stand tall, and true powerhouses emerge. That’s where the utmost prosperity lies!"


    An Yan listened, daydreaming, "Wow, that sounds very lively, I’d love to see it!"


    Xue Anughed and ruffled her hair, "Don’t worry, I’ll naturally take you and Xiang Xiang, Nian Nian there in the future!"


    "Mm-hmm!" An Yan nodded.


    At that moment, Zhuo Yangyang’s voice came from outside the door.


    "Sir, a guest asks to see you!"


    There was a touch of strangeness in her voice.


    "A guest?" Xue An paused, then a smile appeared as he seemed to realize something.


    "Let her in!"


    As the words fell, the door was gently pushed open, and the Cursed Queen slowly walked in.


    Today, she had changed her attire; although still in a red dress, the fierceness had gone, reced by much more feminine charm.


    The crucial point was that the mist which had previously clouded her face was gone, revealing her true appearance.


    Despite the fact that her child-like face shed with her role as the City Lord, she still possessed a certain charm when seen simply as a woman in private.


    The Curse Queen advanced towards him and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, my lord!"


    Xue An watched in silence until, after a long moment, he started to smile slightly in amusement.


    "So, the Queen has graced us with her presence!"


    The Curse Queen responded with a bitter smile, "My lord jests. How could I dare im the title of queen in your presence?"


    Xue An remained nomittal and gestured towards the chair opposite him, "Please, take a seat."


    The Curse Queen hesitated only briefly before sitting down opposite Xue An.


    Once seated, she continued to quietly observe Xue An and An Yan, who sat to Xue An’s side.


    Especially when she saw that An Yan’s temperament and appearance far surpassed her own, the Curse Queen couldn’t help but tremble slightly, a hint of loss shing in her eyes.


    "Why has the Queene at this time? Is there something you need?" Xue An asked indifferently.


    "My lord, my name is Chu Xiaoyun. You may call me by name. As for why I am here..."


    Chu Xiaoyun clenched her teeth, determination painting her face.


    "My lord, if I may be so bold to ask, you... you surely are not from this world, are you?"


    Upon hearing this, Xue An raised his eyebrows, interested, "Oh? Why do you say that?"


    "Because I do not feel the slightest aura of the Divine Realm on you!"


    "The aura of the Divine Realm?"


    "Yes!" Chu Xiaoyun nodded.


    "This world was originally inhabited by the Divine n, and although they are now in decline and many Ancient Gods have fallen, the impact they left is still profound!"


    "For example, cultivators in this world are more or less tainted with the aura of deities, and some even solidify their own Divine Status, transitioning from cultivators to deities! Yet, on you, I cannot sense any of these auras!"


    Xue An smiled and then leaned back in his chair, "You guessed correctly, I am indeed not from this world, but why do you ask? What’s on your mind?"


    Chu Xiaoyun fell silent for a moment; then she lifted her head, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears, "My lord, if I’m not mistaken, your purpose ining to this world is not so simple, is it?"


    Xue An did not speak, but listened quietly instead.


    "I can feel the powerful aura emanating from you. A person as strong as you would note to this world without reason. Hence, I’ve been specting what you intend to do because just for a Talisman Spell, it would not warrant such a grand affair! Until today, when I received news from the outside world!"


    As she spoke, Chu Xiaoyun took a deep breath and continued slowly, "The person who defeated all the chess masters in the Tian Zhao Star Domain is you, right?"


    Xue An raised his eyebrows, "That’s correct! But have you considered the consequences of your actions?"


    Chu Xiaoyun trembled, her face paling slightly, yet she spoke with resolve, "My lord, I know that specting about someone as powerful as you is a grave taboo, but I still want to give it a try!"


    With that, she rose from her chair and knelt on the ground, "My lord, since you have followed the trail from the Tian Zhao Star Domain, then if I am not wrong, it must be for the Tian Zhao deities! And the favor I wish to ask of you is rted to them!"


    Xue An watched the woman kneeling on the ground in silence.


    A dread-inducing, prolonged silence.


    Thatsted so long that Chu Xiaoyun’s eyes began to show signs of panic and despair.


    Finally, Xue An lowered his gaze and spoke indifferently, "Continue."


    Chu Xiaoyun sighed with relief, realizing her gamble had paid off, and then spoke with utmost solemnity.


    "My lord, I can lead you to the Tian Zhao deities! But I would also like you to help me aplish one thing!"