Chapter 182: Water Dragon Maiden (Part 1)

"It's not the right time yet," Ismail shook his head. "We can't be sure if these maidservants here are here to monitor us. Besides, the Blue Lake Pirates haven't gathered yet, and I need more information." Please provide translated content.
"These pirates in the pentagon delta do have some skills. I take back what I said at the fortress earlier. If we only engage in a head-on collision, we won't be able to resolve the situation easily," Xia Yan said solemnly. Please note that
"Excuse me, gentlemen, would you like some hot water to wash your faces?" The maid in charge of the Mountain Spring Tower asked gently from downstairs.
Xia Yan opened the window and looked down.
The maid was tall, fair-skinned, and beautiful. There was a slight smile on her lips, seemingly with a hint of pride. What's even more strange was that her body looked very athletic. Her every movement and gesture were different from ordinary women. Could it be that everyone on the Pentagonal Delta, including these maids, had to practice martial arts? Please note that the translation provided above is not a direct translation but conveys the same meaning as the Chinese text while keeping the @ matches intact.
Xia Yan waved his hand with a smile, "No need, both of us are used to taking care of ourselves while exploring outside." "But, I was instructed to do this by someone higher up." The maid's expression was somewhat strange, as if she was relieved, and even Xia Yan could hear the insincere tone in her words.

"No, really, you don't have to. You can go ahead and get busy."
"Then thank you, sir."
The maid's figure quickly disappeared into the trees behind the house.
"This maid is not bad-looking and has a conspicuous temperament. She doesn't seem like an ordinary woman. Could it be that when we were drinking earlier, that Jesse noticed something amiss and specially selected the most outstanding maid to take care of us? That would be quite thoughtful."
Xia Yan frowned slightly.
"I don't think that's necessary." Ismail teased, "Should I call her over to help you relax, Mr. Busybody?"
Xia Yan couldn't help but curse, "Bullshit, am I a fan girl or something? It's you who doesn't have anyone to serve you. Are you used to it or not?" Translated:
Ismail whispered, "It's better if no one serves us, so that... forget it, let's be cautious here, it's a mixed crowd, and even if you have great skills, it'll be difficult to make it out alive if someone recognizes you. Can you guarantee that none of the thousands of people on this delta will recognize you?"
Xia Yan casually said, "They want to take me down. It's not that easy. If I can't beat them, can't I run away?"
Ismail shook his head helplessly and said, "It doesn't matter if you are a member of the Visheil Imperial Clan, once you are caught, you will be turned into jerky. I won't worry about you for now, I'll go out and gather some information first."
“你去吧，注意安全。”
伊斯梅尔悄悄从房间溜了出去。
夏彦在房间里面呆了一小会儿——确定自己所在的楼层里面没有其他人的存在，这才慢慢的从怀里掏出一点点的灰色粉末，轻轻地洒在门口的地板上，又撒了一些在窗口的附近，然后跳过粉末，神色平静的走出来。
Outside is a connected courtyard, with tall rocks on the left side. Occasionally, a few guests walk around, not knowing each other. Xia Yan casually greets them and moves on. Finally, he walks to one of the rocks and randomly chooses a spot to sit down.
From this rock, you can clearly see the movement on the east pier. Quite a crowd has gathered on the pier, seemingly awaiting someone. Leading the group is Jesse, accompanied by several maidservants waiting on the side.
After a while, two enormous skyscraping ships slowly sailed from the southwest side of the water. Their bows split the calm lake surface, creating sparkling white waves. In front of the ships, there were two patrol boats leading the way. The pirates on board the patrol boats wore black headscarves and black armor. The dock instantly became bustling and noisy. Jesse's expression was solemn.
Xia Yan rubbed the stubble on his chin.
It seems that another leader of the Azure Lake pirates has arrived.
These top-heavy and bottom-light galleys wouldn't withstand rough seas. A gust of wind with speeds of six or seven levels would capsize them on the ocean surface. However, on this calm lake, they fully display their power.
This ship is similar in style to the one moored in the harbor, and it also features a configuration of bows and catapults. However, catapults are not very effective when used on water. Ships are inherently unstable, and it is difficult for the stones launched by catapults to hit the opposing ship. Additionally, using stones as projectiles poses a problem as it would increase the ship's draft if the vessel were to be loaded with dozens of large stones.
These pirate ships may look large, but in reality, their displacement is not significant.
Observing the pirates entering the port, Xia Yan turned back towards the Mountain Spring Tower.
From the forest behind the Mountain Spring Tower, laughter and chatter could be heard, stirring a slight curiosity in Xia Yan's heart. This was the same direction the maid had left earlier.
Xia Yan tiptoed over and quickly saw the owner of these voices in the woods.
There were a total of six women, all of them with tall and well-proportioned figures. Seen from behind, their waists were slender and their hips were plump. Their flowing hair swayed with youthful vitality. Their clothing was also different from ordinary maidservants, resembling more of the ancient warrior attire. The wide sleeves of their garments facilitated movement, and even the colors of their clothes were vibrant and varied, covering the entire spectrum.
In the center of the crowd stood a girl, dressed in a bright red warrior costume. The loose sleeves of her attire enveloped her arms, while a pale yellow belt cinched her gracefully slender waist, resembling a vibrant sunset glow.
Her clothes were the most eye-catching among the six women, and her figure was the tallest and most slender. She had muscular and powerful calves, taking light and nimble steps, bearing some resemblance to Evelyn. Especially her extremely slender waist made Xia Yan unable to help but take another glance.
"Could she be the daughter of Shuilong Silop?," Xia Yan wondered in his mind. "
No need to be disrespectful," thinking this, Xia Yan immediately planned to leave.
"Halt!"
Before he had taken two more steps, Xia Yan heard a commanding shout ahead, blocking his path.
Xia Yan quickly stopped, and then saw a tall and slender girl appearing in front of him, dressed in the same purple outfit as the other women. She had a heroic posture and raised eyebrows. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the one blocking his way was none other than that maid.
Just now at Shanquan Tower, this girl was still gentle and shy, but now she is dressed in armor, exuding a heroic aura, and carrying a long sword. The tip of the sword is less than two meters away from Xi
“啊？原来是你？”
这名侍女显然也是认出了夏彦，一时愣在原地，手中的长剑也垂了下来。
"What's going on?"
身后的少女们似乎是听到了这里的动静，夏彦不禁头皮有些发麻。
I wish he had never come here.