The Penacony Family?

Chen Xin frowned.

"Penacony? This old man has traveled the continent for decades, and I dare say my knowledge is not exactly shallow, yet I have never heard of such a family. Young friend, why not explain in detail?"

Having lived for so long and seen all kinds of people and claims, he naturally would not be fooled so easily by a few empty words.

Ye Yun put on a look of surprise and asked in return, "Senior, you don't know? Penacony is one of the top great families on Universe Continent, across the sea.

"Right now, Universe Continent, Douluo Continent, and Sun Moon Continent divide the world between them in a three-way balance. Could it be that on this continent, not even news from the outside world has made its way in?"

Ye Yun tilted his head slightly, wearing a child's puzzled expression. Not the slightest hint of guilt could be seen on him; if anything, he looked as though he truly found the other party's ignorance strange.

When Chen Xin heard this, his heart sank slightly. His intuition told him that what this child said was true.

The two great empires, Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire, together with Spirit Hall, whose influence spread across the continent—most forces kept their eyes fixed on Douluo Continent itself. As for the lands beyond the vast sea, they had always known very little.

Thinking of it that way, the fact that he had never heard of Universe Continent or the Penacony Family actually made perfect sense.

He withdrew the scrutiny from his eyes, and his gaze toward Ye Yun gained a bit more solemnity.

"So that is how it is. A force from an overseas continent, then. It seems this old man was the ignorant one."

Chen Xin could now also be certain that the little boy before him definitely had an extraordinary identity. At such a young age, his expression and bearing were composed and measured, and even when facing him, a Titled Douluo, he showed neither restraint nor fear.

At the very least, only a core member of the Penacony Family could have been raised with such spirit and courage.

At that moment, Ye Yun and the others' food was also brought over.

Seeing this, Chen Xin's eyes lit up, and he immediately had an idea. Wasn't this the perfect chance to get closer and probe for information?

"Waiter, bring all of this old man's food to this table. Put these people's bill on my tab today as well."

The waiter did not dare delay and quickly brought Chen Xin's meal over.

After that was done, Chen Xin smiled at Ye Yun and the other, his tone easygoing. "Young friends, since meeting is fate, you wouldn't mind sharing a table with me, would you?"

Ye Yun nodded frankly. Since someone was treating, there was naturally no reason to refuse. Only a fool would pass up a free meal, so he immediately picked up his bowl and chopsticks and started eating.

Xiao Wu beside him was even less reserved. Her eyes immediately locked onto the glossy roasted chicken leg on Chen Xin's plate. She reached out, tore it off directly, and began eating in big bites.

Chen Xin saw it all, but not only was he not displeased, he was secretly delighted. The more casual and unrestrained they were, the more it meant they had lowered their guard against him. That was a good thing.

He picked up his bowl and chopsticks and ate with the two of them, and the atmosphere actually became much more relaxed.

"Little beggar, since you're the little princess of that Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, why do you look so miserable?"

Xiao Wu looked at Ning Rongrong, who was wolfing down her food as though she had not eaten for days, and asked with some curiosity.

"Don't call me little beggar. I have a name. I'm Ning Rongrong. As for why I'm so miserable... what do you think, Grandpa Sword?"

Then Ning Rongrong pouted and looked at Chen Xin with resentful eyes.

Chen Xin coughed awkwardly twice.

"Ahem, I'm training you. Letting you recognize the dangers of the world earlier.

"Although you've had a rather miserable time these past few days, at least you've gained quite a lot, haven't you?"

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes dramatically, her heart full of complaints.

These past few days had simply been her nightmare. The clothes on her body were dirty and smelly, she was not allowed to wash up properly, and when she was hungry, she could only go around looking for food herself.

Grandpa Sword made it sound nice, calling it training her survival skills, but to put it bluntly, he was deliberately tormenting her.

She secretly made up her mind that once she returned to the sect, she would definitely go find Grandpa Bone and complain properly.

After the meal was devoured like a passing storm, Ning Rongrong rubbed her round belly, burped, and lazily sprawled across the tabletop.

After resting for a while, she suddenly grew interested and turned to look at Ye Yun, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Ye Yun, tell me about Universe Continent~ What's life like there? The local customs? Is it about the same as Douluo Continent?"

Chen Xin immediately pricked up his ears as well, his expression focused, afraid he might miss even half a word. The novel things of an overseas continent were exactly the information he wanted to probe for.

Just as Ye Yun was about to speak, he suddenly discovered a loophole.

If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sent people to investigate in the future, his experience living in Holy Soul Village simply could not be hidden.

After thinking carefully for a while, he slowly spoke.

"The difference between the two places is huge. Universe Continent has a much more open atmosphere, and its level of technology far surpasses Douluo Continent. Things like cars and airships can be seen everywhere, making our lives much more convenient.

"But that's all technology from a long time ago. When I was very young, my father sent me here to live, and only when I chatted with my teacher did I get the chance to learn about developments back home.

"So our technology may be even more advanced now."

Chen Xin quietly noted this down from the side, deciding that after returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would send people to investigate where Ye Yun had been living. Perhaps they could find his teacher.

Ning Rongrong, who had originally been sprawled over the table, instantly straightened up, her eyes full of wonder.

"A ship can fly in the sky?!"

From childhood until now, she had never heard of such strange and bizarre objects. Her curiosity was instantly hooked to the brim, and she stared eagerly at Ye Yun, waiting for his answer.

Ye Yun lifted his teacup and washed down his food, then explained.

"You can think of an airship as a big ship that can fly, one that can soar straight into the clouds. Even ordinary people without soul power can ride one, and it can fly three thousand li in half an hour."

"Three thousand li in half an hour?!"

Ning Rongrong instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes widening, her face filled with disbelief.

She secretly compared it in her heart. Grandpa Sword was a Titled Douluo, but even if he traveled at full speed from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to Heaven Dou City, it would still take him an hour at the fastest.

That thing called a spaceship was way too fast!

Her eyes darted around as she began making little plans in her heart: If I could get one too, then if I caused trouble in the future, I could just turn around, hop on the spaceship, and run. No one would be able to catch me.

After saying that, he spread his hands, showing a regretful expression.

Afterward, Ye Yun began describing all kinds of modern products, such as smart toilets, smart robots, and the like.

Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Chen Xin were all completely stunned by what they heard.

Chen Xin, standing at the side, grew solemn. A spaceship that could fly three thousand li in half an hour, plus objects that could transmit messages remotely, and tools with human consciousness...

Abilities like these were difficult for even top soul masters to match. It seemed the strength of the overseas continent was far more terrifying than he had imagined.

Not to mention, these were products from several years ago. And then there was that Teacher Herta he had mentioned. Just hearing the name sounded overwhelmingly domineering, so he was likely a top-tier powerhouse as well. If they came into contact in the future, Chen Xin would have to be especially careful.

His gaze shifted, and he noticed Xiao Wu beside him. Seeing that this little girl was just as full of curiosity, he could not help feeling puzzled.