84. Selling The Daughter
The Silver Dragon Princess, with her silver hair cascading down like a waterfall, wore a silver gown that fit her petite frame perfectly, accentuating her chest just enough to give the dress its intended shape. Her beauty struck a delicate balance between adorable and stunning. White over-the-knee stockings covered her delicate, snow-white legs, resembling pure flowers blooming in the night.
She possessed an ethereal quality, as if she were a figment of imagination, a creation of a master painter who poured all his passion and dreams of beauty onto a pristine canvas.
"Who is she? She looks so much like the Silver Dragon Queen, almost identical."
"Could it be the Silver Dragon Princess?"
"The Silver Dragon Princess? No way! I remember at the last gathering, she was only this tall…"
The guests couldn't help but start murmuring among themselves.
Xia Yi and Xia Lulu together were enough to eclipse any other woman present. The mother-daughter duo captured everyone's attention the moment they appeared.
However, if they knew what Xia Yi was thinking, they would be disillusioned.
Xia Yi wasn't paying much attention to the gazes of others; instead, she sneakily glanced at Xia Lulu.
"You've padded quite a bit, haven't you? Even bigger than mine… You really care about appearances, Xia Lulu."
Xia Yi noticed that Xia Lulu had padded her dress significantly, and even her high heels were taller than her own, making her feel overshadowed in every aspect.
Such a sly move, she can't play fair!
"How can this be, my archenemy, dressed so beautifully… Was she always this attractive? How did I never notice!"
The Nine-Tailed Fox Princess was in shock upon witnessing this scene.
Among the distinguished guests, the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor had also been invited, and this time he brought his daughter along.
Yue Liu's attire was different from the others; she wore the traditional shamanic garb of the fox clan.
In terms of splendor, it indeed fell short compared to Xia Yi.
"Damn archenemy, even in this aspect, you want to compete with me? If I had known, I would have changed into a gown too!" Yue Liu was very displeased, feeling at a disadvantage.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor glanced at his daughter.
"Yue Liu, why are you so agitated? Didn't you say that during your time in the Black Stone Kingdom, you were evenly matched with the Silver Dragon Princess?"
"Ah?"
Yue Liu swallowed hard and forced a stiff smile.
"Yes, yes! Father, I am very strong! The Silver Dragon Princess had to use all her strength, and even then, she could only tie with me, and I wasn't even serious! But she was very cunning, calling other dragons as reinforcements, breaking our balance… I had no choice but to retreat then!"
"No matter, Yue Liu, the Blackstone Kingdom was just a test of the dragons' attitude, and it was also a chance for you to gain experience. It's fine as long as you weren't hurt."
"Mhm, mhm, mhm!"
Yue Liu nodded eagerly, wanting to quickly gloss over the topic before she gave herself away.
"You are indeed my daughter, your excellence makes me proud."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"In that case, Yue Liu, let's go find the dragon clan together."
"Okay, okay, okay… Ah?!" Yue Liu's eyes widened in shock, "Father, what are you saying?!"
"The Silver Dragon Princess managed to gain a decisive advantage over you in your last battle. Now, I will take you to meet her again, and a few taunts will serve as the greatest humiliation to these arrogant dragons," the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor explained confidently.
"I…" Yue Liu was left speechless by his words.
But she couldn't refute anything; it was like swallowing bitter medicine in silence.
"Let's go, Yue Liu, no dawdling," the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor didn't even give Yue Liu a chance to explain and led his daughter away.
Yue Liu was smiling on the outside, but inside, she was on the verge of tears.
"So many upper echelons here, elves, vampires, giants… Huh, foxes?"
Xia Yi noticed a middle-aged fox man leading a young fox girl towards them.
Both the man and the girl had nine tails.
Especially the fox girl, with her pink hair and shamanic attire, was immediately recognized by Xia Yi.
It's the pink-haired little fox!
"It's been a while, Silver Dragon Queen. How have you been?" the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor greeted Xia Lulu with proper social etiquette.
Xia Lulu responded with a smile and a graceful nod.
"It's been more than a while, Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor. It's been nearly a few hundred years. I remember you didn't attend the last Elf King's banquet," she replied.
"Ah, I was a bit busy during that time, so I asked my wife to take our daughter instead," the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor responded cheerfully.
Xia Yi was impressed.
Despite the dragons and foxes having clashed in the Blackstone Kingdom, making them enemies, they were now engaging in amiable conversation.
To the uninformed, it would seem like old friends catching up.
"Silver Dragon Queen, I presume this outstanding dragon princess is your daughter?" the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor inquired, looking at Xia Yi.
"Yes, she is my daughter, the future heir to our Dragon Kingdom," Xia Lulu introduced.
"Hello, Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor. My name is Xia Yi·Christie. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Xia Yi greeted the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor with a bow, displaying impeccable manners. Her tone, gaze, and the extent of her movements were all beyond reproach, the result of rigorous training in etiquette.
Don't underestimate the time I spent tied to a chair!
"Since we have the chance, let me introduce my daughter, the future heir to our fox clan," the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor said with pride, as if showing off.
"My name is Yue Liu·Jitusier Zhuoya… Eek!"
Yue Liu's fox tail twitched suddenly.
Because just then, Xia Yi had given her a secretive, meaningful smile.
Even without Xia Yi saying anything, Yue Liu immediately recalled those embarrassing memories, and her pretty face flushed red.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor was somewhat dissatisfied with his daughter's reaction. Why did she suddenly falter?
Was it because of the Silver Dragon Queen?
That would be understandable.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor thought for a moment. After all, his daughter was from the younger generation, and this was the Silver Dragon Queen they were facing, the monarch of the strongest upper echelon. It was natural for her to feel pressured.
Then he had an idea.
"Silver Dragon Queen, it seems my daughter and yours get along quite well," the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor began, "I've heard that at the last Elf King's banquet, they had some interesting encounters."
"My daughter often mentions yours as well, it's just a pity they haven't had much opportunity to interact."
"Then this is the perfect moment. Our presence as elders might make them feel constrained in every way. Why not let the two of them spend some time alone to foster a good relationship? How does that sound?" the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor suggested cheerfully, "It would also help to strengthen the bond between the younger generations of our dragon and fox clans."
Upon hearing this, Yue Liu was initially taken aback, then nearly burst into tears.
"F-Father…?!"
Its like he is bringing his daughter to her captors 😆
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