Ji Xun and his cousin "Sofia" sat at the same table, eating breakfast leisurely and reading today's newspaper.
"That young master Kake likes to steal people's favors and good wives. So I am your cousin on the surface, but privately, I am your lover. When the time comes, you can give him some hints to lure him in."
"Um."
"How's it going at Bureau X?"
"There is only one person who knows my identity. I have a very high authority to act independently. I can easily get away with it by just making up any excuse."
"Well. Then be careful not to expose yourself. Once exposed, I may kill you directly in order to keep the sect's secrets."
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While speaking, Ji Xun glanced at the beautiful girl with a beauty filter in front of him out of the corner of his eye, and secretly exclaimed in surprise.
Just now, he had just watched helplessly as the Silver Moon leader did not change his skin, but with just a touch of his skin, he turned into this young girl.
And not only the appearance, skin color, pupils, body dimensions are completely different.
He also gradually understood the meaning of the "moon with a thousand faces" in that eulogy.
No wonder Xie Guozhong and others couldn't be caught.
Not only his appearance, but also the strength of this Silver Moon leader feels very ethereal.
Although Ji Xun cannot reach the level of a master like Xie Guozhong, he can accurately understand that he is very strong, like a high mountain.
As for this one, it feels like the clouds that are always floating in the sky, and the root cannot be traced at all.
Beside, the two maids lost their disguises.
They were wearing the kind of transparent gauze clothes from the Talon Dynasty, and they were respectfully serving Sophia in front of them.
This gave Ji Xun a very strange feeling.
It’s as if the scene in the oil painting “Queen Montigny’s Gold Necklace” I saw before has reappeared.
This woman is really like Queen Montigne who stepped out of history.
Ji Xun guessed that this seemed to be some kind of "divine body descending" ritual.
She seemed to be playing something.
As the role progresses, she becomes more and more similar to a certain existence and becomes more and more powerful.
Ji Xun also guessed that the Silver Moon Sect seemed to have some direct connection with the period of history when the Talon Dynasty fell.
As Xie Guozhong said, this guy has become a celebrity.
Being an undercover agent next to this person can be described in one word: exciting.
The feeling of walking on thin ice all the time kept Ji Xun in a state of excitement and his thoughts became clearer.
But having said that, the benefits are obvious.
The efficiency of visualizing the "Imagination of the Empty Moon" is also quite high.
And this secret method does have a miraculous effect in suppressing mental distortion.
After Ji Xun meditated all night last night, he clearly felt that the feeling of stiffness in his head and the constant need to shut down his computer was significantly relieved.
This secret method is like spiritual power being shaped into the moon, the main consciousness is the moon, and countless complicated thoughts are like moonlight.
No matter how far the moonlight shines, there is no need to worry about out-of-control distortion.
Moreover, the mental power value skyrocketed, and the increase was several times higher than before.
This also greatly improved Ji Xun's ability to control flying knives.
But there is a slight drawback.
The level of this secret technique is too high.
What he can understand at his current level is only superficial.
With the current progress, Ji Xun estimated that even after several years of contemplation, he might not be able to learn the secret method in the moon.
And he couldn't guarantee that some old god would discover him as an ungrateful believer one day.
I'm already trying to figure out how to take away the catastrophic object [X-712-Moon].
But it's not easy.
And he always felt that the leader of Silver Moon must have some back-up plan.
Leader Yin Yue is very cold.
Although they lived in the same apartment, the two of them never exchanged a single word of small talk except for serious religious matters.
Ji Xun is also happy to see this.
Although he was also very interested in this mysterious ancient god sect, he did not dare to test it more for fear of having his flaws discovered.
All day today, he stayed in his apartment and contemplated the moon.
In the evening, Ji Xun and Sophia dressed up and took a steam train to the Lionheart family's mansion for the banquet.
The Lionheart family stationed 50,000 elite beasts in the upper city of Innocence City.
It is well-deserved that Sinless City is currently the number one force.
Although their mansion is not as high up as the lord Cao's family, the scale is not bad at all.
Just in the west city, there is a huge white manor, which is the "Rose Manor" of the Lionheart family.
"Crunch~"
The steam car stopped at the gate of the manor.
The butler bowed and opened the car door: "Baron Charlie, please come inside."
Ji Xun got out of the car first, and then extended his hand very gentlemanly to help Sophia, who was wearing a blue low-cut princess skirt, out of the car.
Ji Xun has become accustomed to the social activities of this kind of upper-class circles in the past few days. As soon as he gets out of the car, he can greet various nobles familiarly.
I handed over the invitation and entered the manor smoothly.
When she got out of the car, Sophia changed from the indifferent queen just now to a smart and playful girl who seemed to be interested in everything and looked around with her big eyes.
Ji Xun was also amazed by this kind of acting skills.
Both of them knew that there were many experts around who were paying attention to everyone coming and going.
Among them is Xie Guozhong.
The containment expert from Bureau X who was disguised as a guard looked at the two Ji Xun who had just entered the door in the distance and muttered: "This kid really looks like he is acting."
If the identity of "Baron Charlie" hadn't been customized by him personally, he would have felt that he had recognized the wrong person.
The handsome young man in a white suit in front of me, with the chic and noble look on his face, is not a serious aristocrat, and there is no way he could be so calm.
In the blink of an eye, he looked at the girl in blue skirt who was holding his arm intimately next to Ji Xun, and Xie Guozhong also smacked his lips: "Tsk, tsk. This little girl's popularity is really exaggerated."
You've only been undercover for a few days, and you've hooked up with the leader of the Silver Moon Sect?
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it a bit unbelievable.
I originally thought that being able to go undercover and act as a minion would be a great success, but Ji Xun's move really exceeded expectations.
However, the risk is not small.
Just when a group of dinner guests arrived at the manor one after another.
In the study room of the main building of the mansion.
The members of the Anka family just held a secret meeting.
The owner of the second house, the Federation's four-star general "Golden Lion" Carlo, walked out first.
Behind him were a group of Ankaji lion cubs with excited expressions on their faces.
It turns out that the Cao family shared their mechanical blueprints a few days ago, allowing the Cao family to suddenly take the initiative in the development of the Old Continent, and many nobles chose to join the effort.
Unexpectedly, the top leaders of the Lionheart Family had already figured out how to deal with it, and they actually had a lot of top-secret files from the Old Continent in their hands.
It’s just a lot more than the Cao family’s!
These little lions already know the purpose of tonight's dinner.
Their Lionheart family will announce the establishment of a new city in the old continent!
This will be a great opportunity.
According to federal law, a family that establishes a new city is considered to be opening up new territory.
Whoever builds it is the lord.
This also means that the Lionheart family will have many new nobles with titles.
The senior family leaders also encourage their children to explore new territories, which may directly affect the family's final inheritance rights.
Not just inheritance rights.
Everyone knows that the Old Continent is full of opportunities, and if a new city could really be opened, the benefits would be unimaginable.
This makes the little lions eager to explore new territories.
Catalina walked out of the study and stood alone on the railing of the corridor, leaning against the railing.
She was playing with the [Golden Coin of Destiny] in her hand and looking at the guests coming and going below, the bright lights reflected in her crystal eyes.
The most beloved daughter of General Carlo and the most talented woman in Silver Mist City seems not to be as enthusiastic about the development of the new city as others.
After being in a daze for a moment, a beautiful woman with still charming charm came over and said with a smile: "Oh, what happened to our Silver Mist Rose? I heard that you are not in a good mood recently?"
Catalina listened to the voice, looked back, blinked her curved eyelashes, and was a little surprised: "Mother, when did you come?"
"Just arrived at the manor."
The beautiful woman looked at Catalina and caressed the girl's silky hair lovingly.
Her own daughter, she naturally noticed something unusual at a glance and asked: "What's wrong? The family will issue a development order tomorrow. If it were the former little Carter, he would definitely want to get the first place in the development."
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Catalina smiled slightly but said nothing.
Yes, in the past, she was sure that she would do better than her brothers.
The feeling of controlling power and victory will give her a strong sense of accomplishment.
There are still.
But she doesn't think that the one who ranks first will definitely get the most.
The beautiful woman then thought about something and asked: "I heard again. Did you suffer a little loss in the Innocence City?"
When Catalina heard this, she smiled and shook her head: "No, mother, I have learned a lot."
Hearing this, the beautiful woman also smiled happily. She saw something and said meaningfully: "Our Carter has grown up."
Catalina's bright eyes dimmed as she listened.
She thought of something and asked proactively: "Why did Mother come to Innocence City? It's not very safe here."
The beautiful woman smiled and asked, "What do you think?"
Catalina raised her eyebrows: "For my engagement?"
The beautiful woman smiled and said nothing.
But it seems that when this topic comes up, the atmosphere is not so good.
After pondering for a moment, the beautiful woman said again: "I heard from your father that you don't seem to be too concerned about the engagement? You know, several sisters from your uncle's family are vying to replace you. After all, this time the family
The marriage partner is very important, and may even directly determine the succession of the next Lionheart King of the family."
Hearing this, the fate gold coin in Catalina's hand suddenly trembled.
She was also a little puzzled, looking into the distance with those blue crystal eyes, and said calmly: "But... I don't even know who I want to marry."
The beautiful woman seemed to think she understood something and said with a smile: "Didn't you say you didn't mind before? And I remember that you were looking forward to this engagement before coming to Innocence City. It was you who went to find Grandpa to settle it yourself.
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Caterina remained silent and didn't speak.
This engagement was indeed something she fought for.
She had never had any problems before.
Because the concept I have been exposed to since childhood is that the marriage contract of the nobles is a bridge for the marriage of interests.
You can't choose yourself.
Then choose the best one for yourself.
Maybe you can also master more power and put yourself at the peak of power.
But I don’t know when, this idea suddenly wavered.
I don't know what is shaking me.
But that obsession of pursuing first place since childhood seems to have suddenly lost its interest.
It’s not that the edge is gone.
But I always feel like something is missing.
The beautiful woman was once a girl. Looking at her daughter's expression, she seemed to have guessed something: "Did she meet a boy she likes? My mother was once young too."
But before she finished speaking, Catalina shook her head.
"That?"
The beautiful woman was confused when she heard this.
She couldn't figure it out, so she smiled slightly and said, "I can guarantee you that he is a talented person, not fat and ugly. He is also of high status. You will definitely not be disappointed after marrying him."
These are some slang jokes exchanged privately by federal ladies. They complain about family marriages like opening a blind box. If you don't open it to the point of being ugly, you are lucky.
What's more, in her opinion, this is indeed the best choice.
But Catalina didn't feel it at all. Instead, the big brain said: "Mother, you want to say that he is a 'prince', right?"
The beautiful woman was also quite surprised: "Did you guess it?"
Catalina's tone was very calm: "I didn't guess it before. I probably guessed it now. Those old continent files that my father got, were they obtained from the remnants of the old era, right? It looks like this engagement contract
, and it was sold at a good price.”
The beautiful woman also knew that her daughter was smarter than ordinary people, so she didn't say much.
But listening to the last sentence, she sighed slightly and said: "It sounds like an exchange of interests. But the honor of the family. I think you should understand. What mother can give you is to choose the best one for you."
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"Ok, I know."
Catalina responded calmly, her expression showing no joy or sadness.
But as he said these words, the gold coin of destiny that danced nimbly between his fingers suddenly trembled again.
It's like the gears of fate have turned at this juncture.
An idea flashed in my mind.
The light on Catalina's delicate face suddenly lit up.
Finally I know what the feeling in my heart is that I have always felt that something is missing.
I am not anyone's private property, nor am I a commodity waiting to be exchanged.
I am who I am.
I'm Catalina!
Ji Xun and Sophia entered Rose Manor.
In the entire Sinless City, only the Cao family and the Lion Heart family have the financial resources and face to invite all the nobles in the city.
There were hundreds of guests in the huge manor.
Ji Xun glanced around and saw that there had been many new faces in the past few days.
"Hey, Baron Charlie, long time no see."
"Long time no see, Mr. Winston, Sir Romond. See you well."
"Who is this pretty lady?"
"My cousin Sophia."
"Hey, cousin? Oh, forgive me for being rude~"
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Ji Xun led Sophia among the guests and quickly became familiar with her.
Many guests can even crack a few jokes.
The title "cousin" has ambiguous implications in aristocratic circles.
Everyone also tacitly guessed that she might be Charlie's lover.
For nobles, romance is not a moral issue, but a source of bragging rights.
Ji Xun just led Sophia all the way around the manor.
After listening around, I realized the purpose of this dinner.
It turns out that the federal government will issue a new development order in two days.
The Cao family and the Lionheart family will build two new cities in the old continent.
The Cao family's location is at "Devil's Crossing", which is the ruins from when Ji Xun traveled through time.
The address chosen by the Lionheart Family is near the "Thunder Fortress".
The new city is not a hunting camp. Once it is established, it means that a large number of residents will move in. By then, the development of the old continent will have completely begun.
Ji Xun also felt very excited.
He even guessed that the Silver Moon leader next to him wanted to get close to the high nobles, and he might be aiming to develop the Old Continent.
After all, almost all the miracles of the Old Gods that have been buried in the dust of history are in the Old Continent.
To develop those high-risk ruins by just a few old believers is tantamount to wishful thinking.
Not long after, the real owner appeared.
The younger generations of the Lionheart family entered the dinner party one after another.
There are only two direct descendants.
Young Master Kak looked proud, and Ekaterina wore a sexy black and gold dress.
After all, it was the host's house. As soon as they came out, guests from all over the world came up to say hello.
The lights slowed down and melodious dance music started playing at the same time.
Gentlemen in formal suits invited their dance partners to dance on the dance floor.
Sophia put her arms around Ji Xun's neck and said close to his ear: "Find a way to get close to that person."
"good."
Ji Xun didn't show anything unusual.
The purpose of approaching like this is too obvious,
The two of them were not stupid enough to let it pass like this.
But after dancing, Ji Xun suddenly saw an opportunity.
Caterina sat on the sofa next to the dance floor.
As the most dazzling little princess of the Lionheart family, she is naturally the focus of all the gentlemen in the room.
Not long after she sat down, several groups of young talents came one after another who wanted to invite her to dance.
However, Caterina was not in the mood to dance and declined them all.
Those who were rejected did not feel displeased, but were rejected, which was also an honor.
After all, no one can invite this person.
However, at this moment, Ji Xun left.
In a very clever position, he left his dance partner cousin behind and went to the rest area alone.
Sofia also muttered and walked to the sofa on the other side reluctantly.
Not far from here, young Kak happened to be sitting, and he was also watching with interest.
Of course, this scene has long been seen by Catalina.
Ji Xun walked over and said openly, "Long time no see, beautiful Miss Carter."
Catalina glanced at him but said nothing.
But the slight expression between the eyebrows did not mean to reject anyone.
Ji Xun bowed and made a gentlemanly salute: "Can I invite you to dance?"
Hearing this, Catalina didn't know why, but her mind moved. For the first time, she didn't refuse directly: "Oh, can you tell me a reason for me to accept the invitation?"
Ji Xun asked: "Is Miss Carter getting engaged recently?"
Catalina's eyes flashed strangely when she heard this. She didn't think outsiders would know about this, "Why do you say that?"
Ji Xun saw her slightly strange expression and thought to himself that he had really guessed it right, right?
But he also continued: "My grandmother once told me that if a beautiful lady rejects nine gentlemen who invite you to dance in a row, then the tenth one should respond. Otherwise, it means that she is engaged."
Catalina smiled noncommittally and said, "This is a very ancient court etiquette. After the establishment of the Federation, no one abides by this anymore."
Ji Xun continued: "So, I have this honor?"
When Catalina heard about the engagement, she had a rebellious thought in her heart that she didn't even know she had.
But her eyes pointed to Sophia sitting not far away, and asked with interest: "Where is that beautiful lady?"
Ji Xun showed no signs of disbelief: "She is my cousin."
Catalina became really interested when she heard this guy telling lies, "Do you think I believe it?"
"I don't think you believe it either."
Ji Xun didn't avoid his gaze and stretched out his hand directly, saying: "So, can you give me a moment to dance and explain it to you?"
This kind of aristocratic lady has been accustomed to seeing all kinds of gentlemen since she was a child.
Therefore, Ji Xun felt that even if he behaved like a gentleman, it would not make any sense.
But she must have never encountered such a blatant scumbag.
It doesn't matter if you are rejected.
Anyway, his purpose of abandoning his cousin was achieved.
Do you really want to seduce this person?
He had no such idea.
However, what Ji Xun didn't expect was that after hearing this, Catalina smiled with interest, put her delicate hands up, and accepted the invitation, "Okay."
It’s hard to say that I have any ideas.
I just feel inexplicably bored and want to find some fun for myself.
This scene once again shocked the melon-eating crowd.
Can anyone really be favored twice by that Silver Mist Rose?
The young talents who had just been rejected all looked at him with surprise and envy.
Even the leader of Silver Moon looked slightly sideways.
The two entered the dance floor with dance steps.
"Sofia is my cousin."
"So, this is your explanation?"
"Um."
"hehe."
Ji Xun thought that the invitation was successful, so he just danced to a random song.
Moreover, this is a stunningly beautiful girl with a very charming image and temperament. She has been agitated by the joyful secret technique of the leader of Silver Moon for the past two days, and her body is a little uncontrollable at this moment.
But his mind is very clear.
He put his arm around Catalina's slender waist in a gentlemanly manner and said a few words casually: "My friends always say that I am very clumsy, and I can easily reveal my secrets if I am careful. This is especially true when I meet a beautiful girl."
Catalina smiled slightly and actually replied: "Yes, I can see it."
Normally, no one would dare to say this.
In the past, which suitor would not act like a gentleman in front of me?
But how could she not see the hidden desires in those people's eyes, whether it was beauty or power.
But this guy in front of me is a little different.
There is no pretentiousness at all!
Catalina could see this guy's motive at a glance. He was here just for her beauty.
There is undisguised and extremely aggressive desire in this guy's eyes.
But there is a strong reason to restrain this desire.
Subtle yet not off-putting.
How can this guy balance desire and reason so well?
Dancing and dancing, the dance music is coming to an end.
Catalina smiled and reminded: "I don't have anything else to say. After this dance, I have to leave."
I seem to feel a little better, but that's where it ends.
Smart, conceited and arrogant.
Ji Xun saw the temperament of this young lady from the Lion Heart family.
He originally wanted to rack his brains to create some opportunities for the Silver Moon leader.
But when I glanced out of the corner of my eye, I saw that Young Master Kak was already chatting with "Sofia".
mission completed.
There is no need to dance.
Ji Xun thought, and when he got curious, let's do something fierce.
He said directly: "I'm sorry, I don't want to hide that I am approaching you. I really have an ulterior motive."
Catalina raised her eyebrows and said, "Oh?
Ji Xun said directly: "I think it would be wonderful if I could have breakfast with Miss Carter."
Isn’t a general invitation for dinner?
Catalina was very smart and immediately understood the meaning of these words.
But she didn't feel offended, instead her eyebrows arched.
She even thought it was quite innovative.
This is the first time someone has described lust in such a fresh and refined way.
Even a little poetic.
As she said that, the dance ended and she let go of her hand with a chuckle, "Haha. I don't want to have breakfast with someone I don't know well."
Ji Xun also saw her seated with a look of pity on her face.