429 Exposed (1/2)

After Leon taught them the basics, he left them to comprehend and awaken at their own pace and headed to the rocky plateau with Darlene.

At the edges of the top of the rocky plateau, where the breeze was good, and the altitude was high, Leon chose the spot for Darlene to cultivate with him.

The higher they were, the more spatial elements were present. Spatial elements existed everywhere, but they were sparse on the ground level due to the abundance of other existing elements in the surrounding.

While Darlene cultivated her spatial ability, Leon practiced the [Hegemon of Primal Chaos] to refine more Great pseudo-Grandmist Energy for his Body Cultivation.

Spatial Energy and Temporal Energy gathered towards them in steady streams as they cultivated in silence beside each other.

An unknown period of time passed before footsteps were heard nearby.

Leon slowly opened his eyes and ended his cultivation session right there, while Darlene remained deep in meditation, oblivious to her surroundings.

”Did I interrupt your cultivation session?” Chief Valencia asked wryly.

Leon shook his head and said, ”It's fine. Let us talk somewhere else.”

”Alright.”

Leon and Chief Valencia moved some distance away for their discussion in case they disturb Darlene's cultivation.

”Do you need me for something, chief?”

”I'm about to head to depart for the Black Swamp. I wonder if Little Nephew Leonhardt will be interested in joining this expedition and chatting with Aunty Valencia along the way.” Chief Valencia said.

”Aunty Valencia, huh? Sure.” Leon said with a raised eyebrow.

Suddenly, he had become a generation younger than the chief. Considering the chief was around the same age as his parents, it would have been normal for the chief to address him as 'Little Nephew.'

However, he was used to the chief addressing him as 'Little Brother Leonhardt.'

Nevertheless, she changed to addressing him as 'Little Nephew Leonhardt' implies that she had understood the relationship he shares with Helen, his adoptive mother, and learned of his true identity.

”That's great. Little Nephew Leonhardt sure hid it well—or should I call you the Crown Prince Leon? Who knew that we were all family after all this time? You should have told me. I would have treated you more warmly.”

”It's fine. They're all just names. You can call me whatever you want, chief. I had my misgivings. I hope that you understand.” Leon said wryly.

What a joke.

Although it seemed Chief Valencia and his mother Helen had gotten close like sisters, he still felt like it was a superficial relationship even if they were now working towards a common goal.

He understood this after considering the difference in the chief's treatment of his mother and other regular servants.

The chief was good at using people.

Perhaps all leaders inherently possess this skill or developed it during their career when they step into a position of power over others.

”Then I will continue to call you Little Nephew Leonhardt.” Chief Valencia nodded.

”You're not going to treat me differently after learning that I am someone from the Human Domain, right?” Leon asked.

Chief Valencia smiled wryly and said, ”Of course not! The tribe still needs to rely on you. Besides, you are a part of the tribe now. We are family.”

”I see, in that case, I should give you this.”

Leon nodded and took out a stack of papers before passing it over to Chief Valencia. After she glanced at it, she asked, ”This is…?”

”The Dragon God Consolidating Viscera Method, the first volume translated in its entirety,” Leon stated calmly and watched the chief's eyes slowly widened in shock and alarm.

Chief Valencia skimmed through the translated text before she stared at Leon dumbfoundedly. After a moment, she inquired, ”You managed to translate the whole volume in such a short time?”

”Yes.”

Leon shamelessly admitted.

”Impress. Haiz, Little Nephew Leonhardt never ceases to amaze. Your talent is envious.” Chief Valencia praised with an emotional sigh.

Comparing one's own talents to someone like Leon would just make them depressed.

”Right, I've been away from the Human Domain for some time now. Thus, I plan to return to check on the situation halfway through the expedition if Aunt Valencia doesn't mind.” Leon mentioned.

Chief Valencia was rather startled and asked, ”How long will you be gone?”

”Perhaps for a few days if nothing unexpected happens. I plan to return to attend the summit at the very least.” Leon answered.