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In the evening, at eight fifty, the ball villa.

The night was getting darker and darker, and there were more and more people on the lawn.

Su Mu roughly counted them, and there were almost fifty, which had already exceeded the number of people at the previous ball.

Everyone had excited expressions on their faces and were talking about the bottle of champagne.

The music was much louder, but it still couldn't drown out the sound of their conversation.

Many of them didn't know each other before, and some of them knew each other, but they were enemies in the mall... But when they arrived here tonight, they all became friends, because they might support each other in the future and embark on the path of cultivators together.

They drank and toasted, as if they had met and laughed and grudged.

Su Mu could see that they were sincere.

In other words, it is difficult to cross the insurmountable gap between ordinary people and cultivators, and it is difficult to be truly happy.

It's a pity that they don't know that what awaits them is actually a road of no return to the abyss.

At the same time as they awaken, they may no longer be themselves.

Su Mu sighed.

He thought these people were pitiful.

"Want to save them?" Qin Yang asked.

"Yes, but no." Su Mu shook his head and said.

Compared to what the two cultivators said, these people would obviously believe in the richest man in Sage City more, if he and Qin Yang went to stop these people from drinking that bottle of champagne, then maybe in the end, they would become sinners in the hearts of these people.

Qin Yang saw his thoughts and said, "Human life is at stake, so you shouldn't think about too many things. ”

"I just don't want to be avenged." Su Mu said, then glanced at Qin Yang and asked, "You want to save them?" ”

"I want to... If I can save them without ruining the plan, then I will save them. Qin Yang said seriously, "I don't care about the wicked and the good, as long as they can survive." ”

Su Mu looked at Qin Yang's suddenly firm eyes, and was speechless for a while.

He wanted to say why... But on what ground?

He didn't qualify.

Because he and Qin Yang have different positions.

Su Mu knew that although he had lived on Blue Star for five years, he couldn't talk about how deep his feelings were.

No matter how similar the earth is to the earth, it is not after all, and it is difficult for him to give birth to true love in his heart.

… But at the end of the day, how much do you love the earth?

Su Mu was suddenly a little confused.

In the past, he was just a junior high school student, he didn't understand anything, and he only knew how to chat and fart with female classmates all day long.

If someone asked him, what would you do if the earth blew up and you were still alive? … Su Mu felt that he should be able to say change the ball and continue to play.

……

"Hey Lao Wang, take a look, is that Li Ya?"

“… Really, why is she here too? ”

"Forbes wouldn't be a fan of hers too, would he?"

A burst of astonishing discussion made Su Mu and Qin Yang glance at each other, and they all looked towards the door.

There was a girl over there, walking slowly on a pair of beige high heels.

She is wearing a lilac long dress, the well-proportioned calf line is straight, extending up to the perfect body curve, the neckline of the upper body is neither high nor low, the soft black hair is spread to the chest, covering the collarbone, but the shoulders are exposed, and a few white pearls can be seen on the white neck, which adds a bit of luxury and maturity to the girl's pure and lovely appearance.

Name: Rya

Gender: Female

Age: 18

Level: 0

Height/weight: 163cm/51kg

Measurements: 89cm 51cm 89cm

Opinion: 20

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Su Mu was looking at Li Ya.

Riya was also watching him.

On the little face with light makeup, there were two shallow pear vortices smiling.

… Obviously, you are a cultivator and should not be here, but you are here...

… What does this mean?

Riya didn't know, but she was happy.

"Riya: +10 friendship!"

Su Mu looked away, tilted his head slightly, and whispered, "Li Ya is here." ”

"I see it."

Zhao Guoguo paused and said, "Protect her, don't let her drink that bottle of champagne no matter what... Also, don't stay in contact with her for too long, or you'll get into trouble. ”

"Understood."

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Su Mu's eyes flickered slightly.

He remembered what Liya had said on stage that day.

"I'm leaving this time just because I want my singing to grow old with you... It's because I want you to be old enough to still see me like I am now, and remember who you were at this time......"

… Leave the stage for the time being, is it because she wants to become a cultivator?

This can live longer than ordinary people, so when the fans are old, can she still stand on the stage and sing to them?

This girl really loves her career...

With such enthusiasm, Li Ya should be popular.

She is indeed popular, with countless die-hard fans.

However, it also put her in danger.

Su Mu remembered that Qin Yang said that Li Ya could be so popular, and there was the church behind it.

Now it seems that the so-called stable social relationship between cultivators and ordinary people is simply an outright lie.

Li Ya is just a pawn that the Vie Group has raised and used to control ordinary people!

But that's not enough.

Su Mu felt that the Viet Group's plans did not stop there.

Li Ya's farewell concert was set when the Dawn Society was still in another world... Illustrating Riya and Farmer Elixir, these two lines are carried out at the same time.

Mainly based on farmer medicine, after planting drug addiction, Li Ya as a popular idol distributes medicine to ordinary people, so that they can be more obedient.

But now that there is no Farmer Elixir, Riya's reputation alone can't make everyone do something against their will... In other words, in order to control ordinary people through Riya, the Vie Group must also strengthen Riya's influence... For example, give the awakening potion to Li Ya to sell... Or is it send?

But in this way, the Vie group will inevitably need to consider the consequences of Riya in case it gets out of control.

From January to April of this year, there were a total of 6 dances with about 30 people each, but only 100 people appeared in the 413 incident.

The remaining 80 people should be out of control.

This number is a bit of a coincidence, but Su Mu is sure of it... Because that's the only way to explain why Forbes is going on with the prom experiment... Coupled with the resurrection of Junxia Hoshino from the dead last week, it is enough to arouse the high vigilance of the Vie Group-

Their medicine is not incurable.

… So what will the Viet Group do in this case?

Riya's arrival tonight proves that they don't want to give up this pawn yet, and now that the overall plan has reached the last minute, they must do something to replace or make up for the role that the farmer's potion should have played......

The easiest way to do this is to completely control Liya.

But the medicine is no longer safe, how will they completely control a person?

While thinking about it, Su Mu saw Li Ya taking steps, asked the waiter a few words, and then greeted everyone with a smile while slowly walking towards the villa.

Most of the people at tonight's dance party are older, but they are not as fanatical as those young fans... However, the emotions shown in their eyes are not as simple as those of young people.

In this respect, Lea was lucky.

With the "church" as the backstage, at least no one dared to beat her idea.

Su Mu took a sip of wine, stood up and straightened his collar, and then walked towards the girl.

Li Ya noticed him and couldn't help but slow down.

When she saw Su Mu just now, she also saw Qin Yang, thinking that something had happened in Shengzhe City recently, they might be investigating the case, so she didn't bother... But now seeing Su Mu taking the initiative to come over, Li Ya's mind couldn't help but become a little more active.

… What is he going to say?

You won't let me cooperate with the investigation this time, will you?

"Hello Miss Liya, I'm Neuer, your big fan." Su Mu smiled politely, "We met once on the plane, do you remember Miss Li Ya?" ”

"I remember," said Lea, purssing her lips and laughing, "Mr. Neuer's handwriting is very good. ”

"Thanks for the compliment."

Su Mu felt countless eyes of concern, and said, "Miss Li Ya, I have already asked me clearly about the matter you asked me about last time. ”

… What did I ask you to ask?

A question mark flashed in Li Ya's mind, but she quickly reacted, and her eyes widened slightly: "Really?" ”

Su Mu smiled and nodded, then leaned over to the girl's ear and whispered, "Don't drink that bottle of champagne." ”

The sudden intimate action made Li Ya's heart pause suddenly, and when she came back to her senses, Su Mu had already turned around and left, leaving only the residual heat in her ears to prove that the man had indeed said that.

The champagne hanging upside down on the stage, which Liya saw when she came over.

She's here for it.

… However, why didn't Su Mu let him drink it?

Is there a problem?

Li Ya thought as she walked towards the villa.

She decided to wait and ask Su Mu for clarification.

On the edge of the lawn, the door of the villa was open, and two maids stood at the door.

Li Ya winked at them, "Hello, can you take me to the bathroom?" ”

At this time, a middle-aged man with a western face happened to come down from the upper floor.

When he saw Li Ya, his bearded face suddenly smiled, and he greeted him: "Miss Li Ya, I was looking for you." ”

"Good evening, Mr. Forbes." Riya smiled.

"Miss Li Ya, the people who came this time are basically your fans." Forbes laughed and said, "If I could, I'd like to ask Miss Lea to sing a song to kick off tonight's ball." ”

"Absolutely, it's an honor to sing on this occasion." Lai Ya Dao.

"Then trouble Miss Liya, we'll wait for you outside." Forbes laughed, and then said to the maid, "Lilith, take Miss Ria to the bathroom." ”

"Yes."

The maid bowed slightly, "Miss Li Ya, please come here." ”

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On the lawn, Forbes strode over and greeted everyone with a smile.

He is the richest man in the city of Sage, but he is not as high and unapproachable as he imagined.

The fragmented and neat beard on his face, combined with the tone of his speech, gives people a very generous and bold feeling.

Forbes is good-looking.

However, with the case of Cheris and James, Su Mu no longer believes in any mutual origin......

In particular, Forbes also wears a ring on his thumb that is exactly the same as on his hand.

All actors.

Forbes walked up to the stage, and the guests quickly fell silent.

He took the microphone handed over by the waiter and said with a smile: "Everyone, first of all, thank you for your trust, thank you for being invited tonight. ”

Forbeston paused, and then said, "Many of you here have never met before, but I'm sure you've heard the name Forbes, or seen my old face in a magazine..."

"Hey, Mr. Forbes, don't say that, you're still young!"

Someone in the audience interjected, which immediately caused a chorus of echoes.

"Mr. Forbes, I see that you are in your sixties, but you look like you are in your early forties!"

"Mr. Forbes is a cultivator now, right?"

Forbes smiled and pressed his hand, and continued: "I am indeed already a cultivator, and my talent is not bad, but this is all thanks to it......"

He said and looked at the bottle of champagne, his eyes showed his recollection, and sighed: "If you have followed me, you should know that I have been doing charity since I started a small business, until the middle of last year, I suspended all my charitable foundations and collected all the money... At that time, because of this move, I was criticized by major media, and for three months, the Internet was full of negative news about me..."

"It was a really hard time, but luckily I persevered... I told myself that this was just another way of doing charity, and that one day everyone would understand..."Forbeston paused, and continued, "Last April, members of my Otherworldly Technology Company discovered a potion that could awaken people, and after confirming the feasibility, I invested all my spare money in it... I want to be a cultivator, I want all ordinary people to become a cultivator! ”

"It wasn't until the beginning of this year that we finally succeeded in developing the Awakening Elixir, and I myself was the first to test it......" said Forbes, and a green flame suddenly ignited in his hand, which immediately caused a commotion among the guests.

They had already learned through many channels in advance that the awakening potion was real, and at this moment, when they saw Forbes lighting a fire with their bare hands, they were even more convinced in their hearts, and they couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Forbes was very satisfied with the reaction, and waited for them to talk for a while before he continued: "As you know, I've done the same dance many times tonight before inviting you, and the purpose of this is actually for the promise I made to myself... It's just that although the awakening potion has been successfully developed, its materials are very rare, and with my ability alone, it is very difficult to awaken the entire city, so I hope you can participate, and together we can change the living situation of ordinary people and create a new history together......"

Hearing this, Su Mu understood.

Forbes is in fancy pit money.

There are more than 50 guests here, all of whose assets are calculated in billions, and their own social networks are even more terrifying, as long as they are operated properly, they can even affect the entire business district, so as to control the market economy of ordinary society step by step......

Pity these people, they are still as excited as if they have been beaten with chicken blood, and they really think that they are going to become heroes who write history......

Su Mu shook his head, glanced at the time, and then reminded Qin Yang to prepare to concentrate and recover his spiritual power.

In the system panel, Forbes' level is 3, but judging from the energy fluctuations on that flame, his realm should be infinitely close to the fourth order... There is no doubt that the Viet Group has mastered the means to quickly improve its cultivation.

The strength of those bodyguards around should not be weak.

If there is a fight, it will definitely be a fierce battle.

And there may be stronger people in the villa.

Su Mu didn't want Li Ya to go in at first, but he was afraid that he would be discovered by the Vie Group... Later, I thought about it, as a pawn for them to control ordinary people, Li Ya should not have problems with personal safety, so I didn't say much.

It's hard to say anything... Because he heard Li Ya ask where the waiter's bathroom was, he couldn't help but let the girls go to the toilet, right?

Unsurprisingly, Li Ya soon came out of the villa.

Seeing this, Forbes stopped the topic and said with a smile: "Okay, I just said so much, everyone should understand what I mean, and then we won't talk nonsense, let's ask Miss Li Ya to sing a song for us, and then officially start our last dance party as ordinary people tonight, I hope everyone can have a good time." ”

After speaking, the accompaniment sounded, Forbes stepped down from the stage, and handed the microphone to the oncoming girl amid applause and cheers.

Li Ya didn't say anything, walked up to the stage with a smile, held the microphone with both hands, and after waiting for a few beats, she sang softly.

The melody of this song is very good, and Li Ya sings it very well.

But Su Mu narrowed his eyes.

He found out that Riya was lip-syncing......

He was less than thirty meters away from Liya, but he couldn't hear the sound coming from the girl's mouth at all.

It was clear that Riya was just lip-syncing.

Her movements and smile are also a little unnatural.

At this time, several lines of data emerged from Li Ya -

Name: Rya

Gender: Female

Age: 22

Level: 3

Height/weight: 164cm/48kg

Measurements: 87cm 54cm 88cm

Opinion: 0

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