"The Bacchus Festival" is probably the most beautiful memory in Yu Zhenren's life.

on this night.

Although the moonlight is not full, it must be extremely bright and pure.

The evening breeze is always gentle and the waves are clear and full of light.

The long street is lively, the crowds are jubilant, and the lanterns are colorful and bright like stars.

And the most luxurious part is undoubtedly gathered on the river, the tallest and most conspicuous building boat - the painting boat of Li'er Tower.

There are the most gorgeous lights, the most exciting juggling, the most wonderful singing and dancing, the most distinguished guests and the most beautiful beauties. Of course, the most delicious food is also indispensable.

Collecting delicacies from the north and south, everything is available for frying, cooking and cooking.

It can be said that shark's fins and bear's paws are just vulgar food, and delicacies from mountains and seas are also commonplace.

However.

The final delicacy of the banquet is actually the most ordinary thing to say.

Fish meat.

Fish dumplings cooked by Sanniangzi herself.

Needless to say, Sanniangzi's craftsmanship is as handsome as her talent.

Let's just say that this fish was specially raised in the living pool of Li'er Building and soaked in flower petals and wine for many years.

In order to keep fresh food, we have chosen the right time to catch it from the pond and transport it from Li'erlou.

…

It's a good fish.

Everyone will say this when they see it.

The scales are as lustrous as jade, and the eyes are bright and distinct in black and white. They flutter on the chopping board so powerfully that the two strong female workers can barely hold them down.

only.

"Huh? What's in the fish's mouth?"

While everyone was laughing and talking, changing cups and cups, waiting for the third lady to show off her skills.

A discordant voice came out.

The person who asked the question was sitting at the top of the banquet. This person was the magistrate of Xiaoshui and the esteemed person of the county. Therefore, even though the words were almost spoken to himself, the people at the table could still hear them.

So, for a moment, everyone, whether they were guests, maids or guards, all turned their attention.

They saw: the big flapping fish spit out a small round-handled object from its mouth.

what is that?

Under the spotlight, the answer was quickly revealed.

The female worker who was holding the big fish suddenly put her hand into the fish's mouth, and then pulled it out.

Immediately.

The cold light spreads out and seems to be able to cut people's eyes.

In that phantom pain, people can see clearly.

This is a sword.

A sword half as long as an arm, with an extremely thin and sharp edge, ready to kill!

"assassin!"

Someone screamed.

"Witch!"

Someone added.

The warm dining room suddenly started to boil.

Some were motionless, some were running away in confusion, some were yelling, some were screaming for help...it was a mess.

The assassin paid no attention to him, but with a sharp knife in his hand, he walked quickly and went straight to the magistrate at the table!

There are actually many guards in the boat, and the guards are quite strict, but who would have thought that there would be a scene of "specializing in assassinating the king's officials"?

There were guards nearby who tried to stop him.

But the assassination came too suddenly, and the sword edge came too quickly.

They didn't have time to arrive.

The sharp blade hidden in the belly of the fish, which had escaped repeated inspections, had penetrated into the county magistrate's chest in the blink of an eye.

Immediately.

Blood surges like a fountain.

The assassin's face showed confusion and even uneasiness.

What is puzzling is that the blade of the sword is obviously thin and has not been pulled out yet, so how can the blood spray?

The uneasy thing is.

From the moment the blood spattered, the room seemed to suddenly become quiet.

She looked around, and was shocked to find that time seemed to have stopped in the banquet. Everyone maintained their movements and expressions at the previous moment, frozen.

And just outside the banquet hall, on the deck just across the door, the juggling was still going on as usual, as if they didn't even notice what was happening in the banquet...

"Got you."

The assassin suddenly turned around, and the county magistrate, who had been killed by the sword, came to life again and smiled broadly at her.

"Got you."

She looked back in panic, and everyone at the table turned their necks and faced her with smiles.

Immediately afterwards.

"boom!"

The door suddenly closed.

The assassin shuddered and woke up from the panic. She wanted to pull away, but found that the blood sprayed on her body was like a living thing covering her, becoming tough and sticky, like a snare, killing her.

Hold on.

She could only watch as the doors and windows were locked one after another, and people with smiling faces swarmed towards her.

My ears were filled with their "hee hee" laughter.

"Got you."

…………

Outside Xiaoshui City.

The low mountain where Shuiyue Temple is located.

Li Changan hid alone in the wild forest, overlooking the bustling lights of the Dionysus Festival.

Although separated by many forest barriers and a long distance, with the Dionysian as a bridge and the synaesthesia between Li Changan and Yumei, everything that happened on the boat was like looking at the lines on the palm of his hand, and he could vividly remember it.

only.

At this time, Li Changan could see the endless crowds on both sides of the boat; he could see an acrobatic act called "Dai Pole" being performed on the deck; and even, through the window, he saw Sanniang cutting up the big fish into pieces and winning.

The whole house cheered.

But I couldn't see the scene of "specializing in assassinating King Liao" or the strange thing of "time freezes".

"These bug bastards are really powerful. They actually built another layer of illusion on top of the illusion." Li Changan clicked his tongue, "If we had encountered this move before, we would have been doomed long ago."

"Not really."

Dionysus retorted.

"If it hadn't swallowed the vine demon, the fantasy butterfly wouldn't be able to do this. Besides, its cannibalization of the illusion has not yet spread to Xiaoshui City. It must have cost a lot to build this illusion within the illusion."

One person and one god spoke to each other. Although they were focused on Huan Die's increasing control over the illusion, they were not worried at all about Yu Mei's situation.

the reason is simple.

Because all of this was expected, or planned.

With the coming of the Dionysus Festival.

Several people had to admit that just killing the big monsters one by one was not enough to bring Huan Die out of Shuiyue Temple.

The cards in their hands were getting smaller and smaller, and they were about to lose everything. After discussion, the three decided to increase their chips and take a gamble.

And this bargaining chip is Yu Mei herself.

So last night.
To be continued...