Though An Ning was unwilling to answer, the Chaos Communication Stone kept glowing without stop.
In any case, the Mechdragon had already set sail!
Perhaps she was not as bothered as she had imagined?
After hesitating for a while, she finally activated the Chaos Communication Stone.
Very soon, within the projection of light, a dignified, luxurious, full-figured and beautiful woman appeared. Though only her outline could be seen vaguely, she was indeed An Ning's mother.
"Mother." An Ning's tone was faintly cool as she called out simply.
The projected woman within the communication stone was equally cold and aloof. She did not ask after An Ning's well-being, instead saying directly, "Go with Yan Huayin to the core of Flying Star Fort. That Ancestor wishes to see you."
At those words, An Ning's gaze trembled slightly. Evidently, this woman had not changed in the slightest, just as she had imagined.
She, too, built an iron wall around her heart and replied blandly, "Unfortunately, the returning Mechdragon has already departed. We've already left the Supernova Ruins."
"I'll have your father arrange a return journey," the projected woman said.
"He won't listen to you," An Ning said coolly.
The woman fell silent at that. Raising her brows at An Ning, she questioned, "Did someone inform you beforehand? You didn't want to go, so you left early?"
"You're overthinking it," An Ning replied calmly.
"An Ning!" The projected woman's tone turned stern. "That Ancestor heard of your accomplishments! He wants to see you because he appreciates you and wishes to give you an opportunity! Stop being so willful and reckless. Don't squander even such a tremendous opportunity concerning your future!"
"Mother, I don't understand what you're talking about." An Ning stared at the projected woman and said seriously, "I was born into the An