<h4>Chapter 1176: Chapter 1176: Sttered with Blood, Guesses Turn into Reality (2nd Update)</h4><h4></h4>


    Xue An shed a smile before mounting his steed directly.


    Even Yan Meishu couldn’t help but be taken aback.


    She had never seen this Night-Illuminating Jade Lion so docile.


    What was going on?


    Could it be that this Xue An possessed a special power thatpelled fierce beasts to bow their heads?


    Seeming to sense Yan Meishu’s confusion, Xue Anchong gave her a slight smile, "This mount is not bad, very obedient!"


    "Ah... yes... it’s quite obedient!" Yan Meishu said, dumbfounded.


    "Let’s go!" Xue An patted his mount, and the Night-Illuminating Jade Lion moved forward steadily.


    Yan Meishu took a deep look at Xue An’s figure, then spurred her own mount and followed after him.


    The Yan Family’s residence was not far from the City Lord’s Mansion.


    Riding there would only take the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.


    But when they arrived at the entrance of the City Lord’s Mansion, something unexpected happened.


    They saw He Chuntai, dressed in an ostentatious white outfit, straddling a spiritual beast, waiting for Yan Meishu’s arrival at the gate.


    As soon as he saw Yan Meishu’s figure, he excitedly rushed over, about to greet her, but then he caught sight of Xue An beside her.


    This made He Chuntai’s expression turn extremely unsightly.


    "Cousin, he has actually followed you to Second Madam’s banquet this time?"


    Yan Meishu was also looking displeased. She hadn’t expected He Chuntai to be there, and replied irritably, "Are you the one in charge? What about you, why did you follow as well?"


    He Chuntai smugly replied with a smile, "I didn’t just tag along; I was invited by the chief steward to attend the banquet too!"


    With that, He Chuntai confidently shed the invitation in his hand.


    Yan Meishu’splexion turned very ugly in an instant.


    She was no fool; Yu Ren’s move was definitely at the behest of Second Madam.


    And their only purpose in doing so was to keep a bnce of power.


    After all, for a city on the fringe, a strong and united Yan Family was not in their best interest.


    But there was nothing she could do at this point, so she simply snorted coldly and rode towards the City Lord’s Mansion.


    Taking the lead, she went ahead, and Xue An followed suit.


    But just then, He Chuntai blocked the way, looking gloomily at Xue An and sneered, "Kid, do you think that winning my cousin’s favor will get you anywhere? Let me tell you, it’s futile; Meishu can only belong to a strong man like me. Pure fantasy for someone like you!"


    Xue An stopped his Night-Illuminating Jade Lion and said with a half-smile, "A strong man like you?"


    He Chuntai proudly nodded, "Yes! So let me give you a friendly warning—if you have any sense, leave this ce quickly and run as far as you can! If you remain deluded, don’t say I didn’t warn you when you get sttered with blood!"


    Xue An looked up and down at He Chuntai with a curious expression, then burst into a dumbfounded chuckle, "Sounds quite impressive, but I think those words might be better suited for yourself!"


    "You..." He Chuntai didn’t expect Xue An to dare retort, and his expression changed drastically.


    At that moment, Xue An waved his hand nonchntly, cutting off He Chuntai’s words, and spoke indifferently, "My patience is limited, so I’ll remind you just once—from now on, you’d better run as far as you can, or don’t me me when you end up crying in fear!"


    He Chuntai was left speechless by Xue An’s rebuke.


    Xue An then spurred his mount and entered the City Lord’s Mansion with an air ofposure.


    It wasn’t until Xue An’s figure had vanished that He Chuntai came back to his senses, then said with immense anger, "Daring to be so arrogant without any cultivation level, I want to see how you’ll make me cry!"


    Saying this, he also angrily followed into the City Lord’s Mansion.


    The scale of this banquet wasn’trge; it was an informal meal specially arranged by Zui Meng to wee and freshen up Yan Meishu.


    However, even so, the banquet hall was still brilliantly lit.


    Representatives of all major powers within the City at the Edge have arrived one after another.


    So when Xue An, Yan Meishu, and others entered the banquet hall, it was already dazzling with brilliant lights and merrymaking.


    Madam Zui Meng had not yet arrived, only the steward Yu Ren was presiding over the situation here.


    When people saw the gorgeously dressed Yan Meishu, they were all instantly dazzled.


    It was understood that this must be the rising star of the Yan Family’s trade convoy, Yan Meishu.


    The Yan Family might not be the strongest, but they were surely the wealthiest, so all eyes in the banquet hall converged on her.


    At this moment, Yu Ren stepped forward with a smile and said, "Miss Yan truly possesses heavenly grace and beauty, pleasee and take a seat!"


    With that, he beckoned Yan Meishu towards the head table.


    Yan Meishu was startled, then instinctively turned to look at Xue An by her side.


    Xue An responded with just a smile and then made a ’please go ahead’ gesture.


    Only then did Yan Meishu nod to Yu Ren, "If that’s the case, I shall impose!"


    There was nothing out of the ordinary in the entire process, except some perceptive individuals caught the moment Yan Meishu looked towards Xue An, filling their hearts with surprise and suspicion.


    Who is this young man in white?


    Why does hemand such regard from the Yan Family maiden?


    Yu Ren also nced at Xue An with some astonishment, but when he noticed no ripple of cultivation level on Xue An, he immediately lost interest and turned to lead Yan Meishu to the elevated tform in the banquet hall.


    Treating Xue An as if he were air.


    Such a scene made He Chuntai, who entered after, inwardly delighted, and he couldn’t help but give Xue An a cold smile before walking proudly up to the high tform of the banquet hall.


    Xue An only smiled in response and then made his way to the banquet hall’s refreshment area, picked some of his favorite items, and began to feast.


    This made many who were initially curious about Xue An shake their heads in secret.


    These kinds of banquets were meant forworking, with no one evering just to eat.


    Although the young man had a handsome appearance, he seemed like a country bumpkin who had never seen the world.


    This dampened the spirits of the youngdies who had originally been eager to try.


    But Xue An was oblivious to all this, continuing to eat on his own.


    Such an attitude caused Yan Meishu, who asionally nced at him, to feel a bit disappointed.


    Could it be that her previous impressions were mistaken, and apart from his good looks, Xue An was utterly useless?


    While she was pondering this, sudden low whispers came from the entrance of the banquet hall, followed by everyone bowing their heads.


    "Greetings to the Second Madam!"


    As the voice spoke, a morously dressed beauty gracefully entered.


    Her majestic aura was like a blooming rose, intimidating and hard to look directly at.


    But behind her walked a man with vertical pupils and a face full of sinister air.


    If the Second Madam was like a rose, then this man was like a venomous snake, hissing and ready to strike, sending shivers down one’s spine!


    The whole room couldn’t help feeling a chill.


    And upon seeing this man, Xue An slowly put down his te, his gaze gradually turning icy.


    Vertical pupils?


    Heh, it seems my guess was indeed correct!


    In that case, you can all go to hell!