Chapter 535: Chapter 310: Empire, Hound of War!
When Mu Fan said this, the gazes of the few people looking at him changed once again, cloaking their eyes with a layer of mystery.
The cryptic conversation between the two just now left them clueless about each other’s identities.
However, as companions, if Mu Fan didn’t speak, they would not continue to inquire.
Twenty minutes later, the group had truly finished their dinner.
Uh… of course, the bill was settled by Mu Fan.
Seven people, 43 plates of chicken…
At a small street-side eatery in the gourmet street, they had devoured over 3000 Star Coins!
But this time, Mu Fan didn’t hesitate; he had just received such an exaggerated real estate income, so crying poor was really out of the question.
After apologizing to everyone, Mu Fan led the way out amidst understanding glances.
As for the others behind him, they also dispersed.
Though a small incident occurred over the weekend, wasn’t it perfect?
Mu Fan alone had eaten eleven plates, and William had eaten seventeen.
Upon leaving, they could feel the continuous digestion of food in their stomachs releasing energy.
“Have you finished dining, Mr. Mu Fan?”
“Mm,” Mu Fan nodded. “Please lead the way.”
“This way, please…”
Seeing the respectful demeanor of the other person, Mu Fan had no reason to refuse.
When he reached the end of the relatively short gourmet street, Mu Fan finally saw a deep-purple floating car parked there.
The size and appearance of this car conformed to the attributes of being low-key and restrained.
As Mu Fan entered and sat down, he found the interior more luxurious than the car he had previously ridden with Wang Nuonuo.
“Please make yourself comfortable for a moment, Mr. Mu Fan. The drive will take approximately thirty minutes.”
Mu Fan nodded and quietly sat in the back seat, no longer speaking.
The driver, Yuan Rui, and the lawyer Sisko beside him, exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
The floating car gradually drove away.
The destination, the suburbs.
Looking at the familiar route, an odd expression appeared on Mu Fan’s face.
Wasn’t this the direction of the 3D roadway Rubik’s Cube he had just passed?
Could it be that the so-called meeting would also be underground?
Without showing any emotion, Mu Fan tapped his wristwatch, then quietly wrote a few words on his thigh and lightly scanned it with the watch.
“Record route, search for Mountain Master information.”
Transmission complete.
The wristwatch vibrated gently—it was Black’s reply:
“Understood.”
…
In the B area of Blue Capital Star’s center, by the shores of the “Fertile Pearl” known as Senliu Lake, lay various tea houses and bars, large and small.
This place was permeated with ambiance and petit bourgeois charm.
Moreover, it had one thing in common—it was known as a den of noble consumption.
Within an ancient and quaint tea house, a handsome and valiant man sat alone in the third-floor Observation Pavilion.
The tea artists, dignified in manner and attractive in appearance, were all ordered by him to leave.
This caused the several tea artists of the tea house to sigh silently in their hearts.
A customer who could reserve the third-floor Observation Pavilion was undoubtedly from Zhongjing City’s distinguished lineages.
Especially since the person inside was so handsome.
Thinking of the smile he had given her just a moment ago, the most beautiful tea artist couldn’t help but blush.
They had no lack of suitors, some with excellent qualifications, so naturally, they were quite selective.
But if it were that young master from before, she definitely wouldn’t refuse.
“Minshi is even daydreaming, did that handsome guy just now move your heart?” a colleague teased, seeing the most beautiful tea artist among them blushing.
“Don’t talk nonsense, for all you know, he might have a girlfriend.”
“I’m not talking nonsense, when you see such a good man you have to grab hold of the opportunity. If you don’t go for it, we will; opportunities are created by ourselves.”
Minshi’s cheeks flushed at her companions’ teasing.
However, her mind was filled with the image of that gentle and refined young man.
As her friend had said, was she really struck by spring fever?
Dressed in a white tea artist’s robe that resembled flowing water, Minshi looked like a goddess who had mistakenly descended to the mortal realm, her eyes blankly staring at the ground.
While the women were discussing, a chubby young man dressed in ordinary travel-worn clothes appeared inside the tea house.
“Good afternoon, sir. Do you have a reservation?” A pretty tea artist, with a soft and polite voice, asked as she approached.
“The Observation Pavilion on the third floor, I am Mr. Wei.”
The chubby youth said with a smile, his calm demeanor and aura mismatching his dusty appearance.
“Please wait a moment… Good afternoon, Mr. Wei, your reservation has been found. I will show you the way.”
The tea artist said, her attitude even more respectful than before.
The clients of the Observation Pavilion were either rich or noble.
“Thank you.”
Casually adjusting his backpack, the chubby young man dressed in outdoor attire followed behind the tea artist with a smile.
They ascended to the third floor, stepping on the soft wooden staircase.
“Minshi, is Mr. Lin inside?”
“Yes, all the teas are ready, but Mr. Lin has requested no service.”
The tea artist nodded, then turned to the chubby youth following her and said, “Mr. Wei, you may enter by yourself.”
With a smile and a nod, he stepped forward and gently pushed open the wooden door of the tea room.
The room was filled with spiraling smoke and a gentle breeze, with distant mountains, clear skies, and blue waters in front of him.
And in the center of the scene, Young Master Lin of the Lin family, Lin Wu, was leisurely savoring his tea.
The two exchanged a glance and both gave a slight nod.
The chubby young man slowly closed the wooden door behind him.
Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he pulled out a small black octagonal module from his pocket and held it in his hand.
Seeing the ordinary-dressed, backpack-carrying youth before him, Lin Wu gave a slight smile, “Mr. Ren, please take a seat.”
“Your modesty is unnecessary, Young Master Lin. I’m just here for a routine check-in. Your looks are just as elegant as always,” the ordinary-looking youth, resembling a traveler who had been through the elements, said with an honest expression, speaking somewhat shyly.
“Nonsense.”
Shaking his head with a smile, Lin Wu picked up the teapot with a fluid grace and brewed two cups of fragrant tea, gesturing for the other to take a seat.
He looked quite ordinary at a glance.
But…
Lin Wu never believed it for a second!
This was the real hunting dog!
Who would have thought that such an ordinary-looking traveler was actually from an extremely terrifying organization from dozens of light-years away–
The Imperial Eagle Eye!
And who could have imagined that he, a financial prodigy of the seven major families of Blue Capital Star and the wealthiest young role model of this star domain, would have such a cordial meeting on his own country’s soil with an operative from an opposing force?
The identity of the chubby young man was now clear…
Imperial Eagle Eye, Ren Xiaowei!
Ren Xiaowei, whose face looked chubby, finally took his seat, placed his backpack beside him carelessly, and pressed the octagonal module lightly before placing it on the ground.
A buzzing sound followed, and invisible ripples spread outward.
“Now we can speak freely,” Ren Xiaowei said with a harmless smile.
Lin Wu raised his eyebrows, then shook his head in feigned helplessness, “Mr. Ren is always cautious. Lin here admires that greatly.”
Hearing Lin Wu’s complimentary words, Ren Xiaowei gave a bashful smile and took out another small device, the size of a walnut, and placed it on the tea table.
“It’s a standard procedure of the organization. I ask for your understanding, Mr. Lin.”
Lin Wu nodded, clearly accustomed to such precautions.
“There are a few matters I’d like to verify with Young Master Lin. I hope you can inform me truthfully, so I can report back to His Highness,” Ren Xiaowei said, sitting upright on the pavilion platform, his expression solemn.