In the apartment at 233 Maple Leaf Road.
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 take advantage of others and be a good wife. 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, and I can 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 just watched helplessly as the Silver Moon leader did not change his skin, but with just a touch, he turned into this young girl.
And not only the appearance, but also the 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 the others couldn't catch him.
Not only his appearance, but also the strength of this Silver Moon leader feels very ethereal.
Although Ji Xun is not up to the level of a master like Xie Guozhong, he can accurately understand that he is very strong, like a high mountain.
As for this person, it feels like the clouds that are always floating in the sky, and the root cannot be traced at all.
On the side, the two maids also lost their disguises.
They were wearing the 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 was as if the scene from the oil painting "Queen Montini's Gold Necklace" I saw before had reappeared.
This woman really looks like Queen Montigny stepped out of history.
Ji Xun guessed that this seemed to be some kind of "divine body descending" ritual.
She seemed to be acting.
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 is really exciting in one word.
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.
Visualizing the "Imagination of the Empty Moon" is also very efficient.
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 that his head was stiff and his thoughts were always about to shut down 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 is also a great improvement for Ji Xun's control of flying knives.
But there are some shortcomings.
The level of this secret technique is too high.
What he can understand at his current level is only superficial.
At 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.
He was 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 Yinyue is very cold.
Although they were 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, and he was afraid of having his flaws discovered.
All day today, he stayed in his apartment, contemplating the moon.
In the evening, Ji Xun and Sophia dressed up and took a steam car to the Lionheart family's mansion for a 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, and he can greet various nobles familiarly as soon as he gets off the car.
I handed over the invitation and entered the manor smoothly.
As soon as she got out of the car, Sophia changed from the cold 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 him has a chic and noble look on his face. He is not a serious nobleman, and there is no way he can 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. 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 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 a believer who could go undercover and become a minion would be a great success, but Ji Xun's move really exceeded expectations.
However, the risks are not small.
Just as 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 had just held a secret meeting.
The head 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's sharing of mechanical blueprints a few days ago gave the Cao family the initiative to develop 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 huge 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.
Everyone knows that there are so many opportunities in the Old Continent, and it would be unimaginable to be able to open up a new city.
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 stroked the girl's silky hair lovingly.
My 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, before, 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 still are.
But she doesn't think that the one who comes first will definitely get the most.
The beautiful woman then thought of something and asked, "I heard again. Did you suffer a little loss in Innocence City?"
When Catalina heard this, she smiled and shook her head: "No, mother, I 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 it comes to this topic, 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 her 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. You should go to Grandpa to settle it yourself. "
Katerina remained silent.
This engagement was indeed something she fought for.
She had never had any problem before.
Because the concept I have been exposed to since childhood is that the marriage contract of the nobles is a bridge of interest marriage.
You can't choose.
Then pick the best one for yourself.
Maybe you can also master more power and let yourself stand on the peak of power.
But I don’t know when, this idea suddenly wavered.
I don’t know what to shake.
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: "Has she met a boy she likes? My mother was also young once."
But before she finished speaking, Catalina shook her head.
"That?"
The beautiful woman was confused.
She couldn't figure it out, so she smiled slightly and said, "I can guarantee you that he is a talented man, not fat and ugly. He also has a distinguished status. You will definitely not be disappointed after you marry him."
These are some slang jokes exchanged privately among the ladies of the Federation. Complaining about family marriage is 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. Did the old continent files my father got from the remnants of the old era? It looks like this marriage 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." of."
"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 was as if the gears of fate had turned at this juncture.
An idea flashed in his mind.
The light on Catalina's delicate face suddenly lit up.
I finally 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 the 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 of the guests were able to 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 was 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-ranking nobles, and he might be aiming at developing 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.
Just relying on a few old believers to develop those high-risk ruins is tantamount to wishful thinking.
Not long after, the rightful owner appeared.
The younger generations of the Lionheart family entered the dinner party one after another.
There are only two direct descendants.
Young 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 attire invited their 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.
Catalina sat on the couch next to the dance floor.
As the most dazzling little princess of the Lionheart family, she is naturally the focus of all the gentlemen present.
Not long after she sat down, several groups of young talents came one after another who wanted to invite her to dance.
However, Catalina was not in the mood to dance and declined them all.
The person who was rejected did not feel displeased, but it was an honor to be rejected.
After all, no one can invite this person.
However, at this moment, Ji Xun left.
In a very clever position, he abandoned his dance partner cousin 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 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 old palace 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 felt a rebellious thought in her heart that she was not even aware of.
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 be meaningless.
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."
Not to mention having any ideas.
I just feel inexplicably bored and find some fun for myself.
This scene once again shocked the melon-eating crowd.
Can anyone really win the favor of Silver Mist Rose twice?
The young talents who had just been rejected all looked at him with a mixture of surprise and envy.
Even the Silver Moon leader looked slightly sideways.
The two stepped onto the dance floor.
"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 song.
Moreover, this is a beautiful girl with a very charming image and temperament. She has been agitated by the secret of joy of the leader of Silver Moon for the past two days, and her body can't hold it back at this moment.
But the reason 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 my secrets can easily be revealed 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 pretense at all!
Catalina could see this guy's motive at a glance. He was here just for her beauty.
There was 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?
Jumping 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 seemed to feel a little better, but that was the end of it.
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 from the corner of his eye, he saw that Young Master Kak was already chatting with "Sophia".
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, and I do 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 curved.
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 sent her to her seat with a look of regret.
(End of chapter)
