The dance is over and the dinner officially begins.

The magic crystal chandelier exudes a soft light, and on the oval dome is a mural of the goddess of time Nalu descending to the mortal world and blessing all beings, and the stout marble stone pillars are full of majesty, and many young men and women of the aristocratic class have taken their seats on the long table more than ten meters long, and the candlesticks, cutlery, and wine glasses placed on the table are all made of sterling silver, even if the dusty snow-white napkins are completely woven with good ice cicada silk.

The banquet between the wealthy families pays attention to the style, and the others can be without, but the face must not be lost.

Financial resources and military strength have always been the best way to reflect a family's foundation and heritage.

"Having a meal here is probably equivalent to the expenses and savings of an ordinary family for a lifetime......" Looking at the golden utensils in the banquet room, Lin Yang couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Before the food and wine were served, the brothers and sisters of the Cartier family sat in the first place, and as the host, O'Brien slowly stood up and laughed loudly at everyone: "Everyone, it is the greatest honor for me to be able to come to this party with your face. On behalf of the Cartier family, I would like to extend my best greetings to all of you. ”

Everyone smiled and nodded.

"Then, the banquet begins!" With that, O'Brien sat down again, and applause rang out one after another.

Many dignified-looking maids, lotus steps, fish through, holding a variety of exquisite dishes, colorful wines and wines.

Lin Yang learned from the aristocrats around him, picked up the snow-white napkin on the table, tucked the corner of the napkin into the collar, and then picked up the knife and fork, although the posture was not too standard, no one cared too much.

Everyone began to eat and chat, and a burst of laughter broke out at the table from time to time, no one is the absolute protagonist today, and no one will be completely left out. Of course, most of them are polite words, and there are only ones who can really talk to each other.

O'Brien put a piece of meat in his mouth, chewed it, turned his gaze to Lin Yang, and suddenly said with a smile: "Lin Yang, after the duel a few days ago, you are now a big celebrity in the academy, especially the appearance of the most powerful artifact, dare to ask which famous family you come from?" ”

Suddenly, everyone was attracted by O'Brien's topic and looked sideways at Lin Yang.

In fact, this is also the most concerned issue of everyone present, the surname Lin, looking at the entire Faren Continent, is an unpopular surname, and some people have long speculated that Lin Yang is not a native of the Faren plane.

When asked in public about his family background, Lin Yang was prepared, and said calmly at the moment: "Actually, I am from the heterogeneous plane. ”

All of a sudden, many people had expressions of "sure enough".

"But." Lin Yang smiled and said calmly: "If you understand my hometown as a barren land, where barbarians who drink blood are rampant, it would be a big mistake. To tell you the truth, my hometown is a spherical plane, with mountains, water, land, and oceans, compared with the Faeron plane, I am afraid it is only a big one, and it has developed a highly developed scientific and technological civilization, people can not only breathe underwater with the help of various tools, fly in the sky, but also swim in the boundless dark astral space outside the plane...... Earth is the name of my hometown. ”

"Earth!" Hearing Lin Yang's description, many nobles exclaimed, revealing extremely yearning looks, in fact, there are many large and small planes in "Plane OL", such as the number of sand in the Ganges, and the spherical plane also exists.

"Hearing you say that, even I have a little yearning for the earth, I hope it is really as beautiful as you say." O'Brien laughed.

"That must be a heavenly place, Lin Yang, when I have a chance in the future, I must go to your hometown to have a look!" Sarina was fascinated.

Arnold scratched his head and said honestly: "I'll go too!" Such a good thing, how can it be without me! ”

The royal brothers and sisters of the Federation looked at each other and were noncommittal.

Poppy was clearly not interested in these topics and was just trying to get his head down.

"Here, a toast to the earth!"

I don't know which guy shouted, and suddenly pushed the dinner party to the first **, and people clinked glasses with each other and talked about wine.

After a while, the maids walked into the banquet hall with the dishes, which were just appetizers.

A young and beautiful blonde maid came to Lin Yang's side, and was just about to put the wine and food in her hand on the table, when her feet slipped, and she couldn't help but scream "ah", and directly poured all the dishes on the plate onto Lin Yang. The blonde maid was suddenly frightened, and hurriedly helped Lin Yang wipe it, and said tremblingly: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I'm sorry ......"

In this way, Lin Yang suddenly became the focus of everyone, and the royal brothers and sisters, Arnold, Bobby, Sarina, Belinda and others were waiting for Lin Yang's reaction.

O'Brien seemed to be smiling, and he was also watching coldly.

Of course, he could have stood up as soon as possible and scolded the maid to show his norms and atmosphere as the host, but no one knew about it, and even Belinda was kept in the dark, and this "accident" was actually arranged by him in secret, in order to see Lin Yang's reaction, and then improvise and say what was appropriate for the time.

"What's your name?" Lin Yang's first words were beyond everyone's expectations.

"Ruolan ......" The blonde maid was still wiping Lin Yang.

"Very good, Ruolan, don't wipe it, it's just a trivial matter, don't take it to heart, just go and bring a plate of dishes." Smiling kindly at Ruolan, Lin Yang turned to everyone and smiled helplessly: "It seems that I am going to be out of company for the time being, with my current appearance, it is estimated that no one will toast to me, you continue." ”

Many people have shown praise for Lin Yang, at least his current performance is impeccable, and he is not inferior to those real famous nobles.

"Bastard! How do you do things! Do you know who this person you have offended? He's my guest! O'Brien stood up and pointed at Ruolan is scolding, speaking at this time, although it was a little late, which surprised a few people, but it also did not lose the identity of the host.

Ruolan said sorry vigorously, but she almost cried.

"It's really just a trifle, Brother O'Brien, why make such a fuss?" Lin Yang smiled again and pulled Ruolan towards the door.

Out of the banquet living room, he came to a long corridor, staring at Ruolan who was walking with his head down all the way in front of him, Lin Yang's face quickly turned cold.

This matter is really too strange, Ruolan's performance can be said to be seamless, and no one would think that a little maid has the courage to deliberately offend the wealthy nobles at the banquet, to put it bluntly, even if she eats the bear's heart and leopard gall, she will not dare, not to mention that Lin Yang is the most mysterious one among everyone.

Of course, if the owner deliberately instigates it, that's another matter.

As soon as the dish fell on Lin Yang, he vaguely glimpsed O'Brien's sneer, this guy was obviously uneasy and kind, and wanted to watch himself make a fool of himself, and then he scolded Ruolan at an inopportune time, which made Lin Yang even more suspicious, and after thinking about it carefully, he suddenly understood a lot of things, Lin Yang sneered in his heart: "O'Brien, you are a thing with a knife in your smile......"

Having made up his mind in his heart, Lin Yang saw that there was no one around, kicked open the door of a certain room, directly dragged Ruolan in, and closed the door again.

"Say, did O'Brien deliberately instruct you to do this?" Lin Yang glared at Ruolan and asked.

"No, the master is wise and upright, and you are the host's guest, how can you do such a dirty thing......" Ruolan shook her head vigorously.

"Still defending this guy O'Brien?" Lin Yang sneered: "Your acting skills are indeed good, but you can deceive others, but you can't deceive me, I have already seen it!" There is a blanket on the floor, and you don't twist your feet at all, are you buttering your shoes? ”

Lin Yang was just bluffing, and there was no evidence to expose the other party.

However, after several questioning, Ruolan really admitted.

"Sure enough, it's a Hongmen banquet, the two brothers and sisters of the Cartier family, engaged in such a big battle, it turned out that it was just to deal with me!" Lin Yang couldn't help but say angrily: "This matter has something to do with Hermes of the Carmen family, what other conspiracy do they have?" You don't just want me to make a fool of myself in public, right? ”

"I ...... I don't know what to say......" Ruolan said with a crying voice.

"I'll see how hard your mouth is!" Lin Yang began to move his hands and feet on Ruolan.

Ruolan didn't have any strength, and she was usually just a personal maid by Belinda's side, but she was tossed by Lin Yang like this, and it didn't take long for her to be completely defeated, and she told everything honestly.

"Mademoiselle has a plan to poison your drink......

"Sure enough, the most poisonous woman's heart, I actually thought of poisoning this kind of indiscriminate trick, it is simply not worthy of the four words of sixteen wealthy families!" Lin Yang continued to ask: "During this period, I drank a total of three bottles of wine, which bottle of wine was poisoned?" ”

"No, it hasn't been served yet......"

"Very good, the tiger is not powerful, I am a sick cat, I am not a soft persimmon to be kneaded, since you are trying to deal with me, then I will give you a big surprise!" With a sneer, Lin Yang found a set of clothes that fit and changed into them in this room, and then said to Ruolan: "Take me to the kitchen!" ”

Just like that, the two came out of the small room and went straight to the kitchen.

There were quite a few people in the kitchen, and many dishes had already been prepared, so they went to the banquet room.

Lin Yang had an idea, found a hidden corner and settled Ruolan, the bones around him crackled, and he silently ran the super transformation technique, turning into O'Brien's appearance.

"You......" Ruolan's eyes widened.

"I am your master!" Lin Yang sneered, strode into the kitchen, found a random reason, and blasted everyone out, and then brought Ruolan in, walked to the wine cabinet, and asked, "Which bottle of wine?" ”

"The innermost row, all of them are three hundred years old, originally Miss asked me to put ** in a certain bottle, and then send it to you......" Zhilu Dao had no hope of escaping, Ruolan said honestly, it was the Cartier brothers and sisters who were wrong in this matter, even if she desperately called for help, the final result was still that she was severely punished.

"It turns out that ** hasn't become poisoned wine yet, hand over **!"

Ruolan could only do as she was told.

In his hand was a translucent crystal bottle, opened the cap and sniffed it, the liquid in it was like clear water, colorless and tasteless, Lin Yang couldn't help but be moved: "It's so powerful, even a legendary powerhouse can't tell it, no wonder Belinda would think of this method." When does the toxicity set in after drinking? ”

"At that time, it will not have an attack, at least a few hours later, and the toxicity is very strong, and if it is not treated in time, it is very likely to cause death......

"Yes, that's exactly what I want." After that, Lin Yang raised his hand to give Ruolan a blow, and after knocking the other party unconscious, he directly stuffed it into a cupboard.

Immediately, Lin Yang poured the venom into a bottle of three-hundred-year-old wine, and left a magic mark on the bottle, which only he could sense.

Walking out of the kitchen with a big grin, a group of chefs and maids were still waiting anxiously in the distance, Lin Yang couldn't help but snort coldly: "What are you still doing in a daze!" Hurry up and get to work! ”

After walking for a distance, there was no one around, Lin Yang returned to his original appearance of an ordinary teenager, and walked into the banquet hall in a generous manner.

The crowd drank and laughed again.

During the banquet, Belinda secretly estimated the time, and when she felt that the time was ripe, she suddenly stood up, smiled and said: "Everyone, tonight's finale is about to appear, for this party, I specially asked the family to transport dozens of bottles of three-hundred-year-old wine, the market price is 30,000 gold coins a bottle, just a little meaning, I hope you can taste it." ”

"Three hundred years of aging! Miss Belinda, you are so humble! Suddenly, someone exclaimed, and even saliva was about to flow down.

"The Cartier family is worthy of being one of the sixteen giants, and after three hundred years of aging, they actually took out dozens of bottles in one go!"

"Tsk, it seems that tonight's visit is really worth it!"

Of course, there are also people who are speechless, just this meal of wine, more than one million gold coins, the gap between the sixteen wealthy families and ordinary nobles, really not the same.

Belinda sat down, giving O'Brien a look unconsciously.

O'Brien instantly understood that there was definitely something wrong with the drink, and he also smiled at his sister and turned his head to look at Lin Yang.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yang was also looking at their brother and sister, and the three of them looked at each other and smiled, but they each had a ghost in their hearts.

A group of maids entered, each holding a bottle of wine in their hands, the bottle was classical and exquisite, and the amber elixir and jade liquid could be vaguely seen.

Bottles of wine were brought up, and a certain ordinary-looking maid came to Lin Yang's side, bowed slightly, and placed the aged wine in front of Lin Yang.

Belinda frowned slightly, wondering in her heart, why wasn't Ruolan sending wine to Lin Yang? But since the drinks have arrived, there shouldn't be any problems.

And Lin Yang's heart was also nervous and excited at the moment, he stared at an inconspicuous maid, the bottle of wine on the maid's tray, a faint magic mark was fluctuating towards him, the maid almost circled around the entire banquet hall, slowly came to a pair of brothers and sisters, put the wine on the table, smiled and slowly retreated.

Lin Yang smiled, Lin Yang laughed completely.

Of course, this bottle of wine was not delivered to the Cartier brothers and sisters themselves, but to a pair of brothers and sisters who were even more terrible.

"I actually gave the federal royal family ......" Lin Yang almost laughed in his heart: "O'Brien and Belinda, you guys have really made a catastrophe this time, tomorrow I am waiting to see a good show, and I actually dare to poison the guests' drinks, how do you resolve this crisis!" ”

Some people can't wait to open the bottle, and a rich aroma spreads.

"Good wine!" Someone poured a glass and savored it, fascinated.

"Three hundred years of aging is really extraordinary!" A guy doesn't know how to drink at all, and when he looks up and drinks it all, he's making up his mind.

This time, the Cartier brothers and sisters both stood up, showing the friendship of the landlord, raised their glasses and smiled: "Everyone, everyone, classmates, the coming day is long, whether it is friend or foe, let's not talk about it, for our friendship today, cheers!" ”

"Yes, yes, for our friendship, cheers!"

"Cheers to the glory of the Academy!"

"Cheers to the prosperity of the Federation!"

The atmosphere was immediately mobilized, and everyone also stood up and raised their glasses to drink.

After a heavy drink, Belinda didn't give up, looked at Lin Yang with a pair of wonderful eyes, and smiled smartly: "Lin Yang, I have to admit that since the duel that day, you have become an idol in my heart, I salute you!" ”

It was difficult to resist the hospitality, Lin Yang could only raise his wine glass and drink it all.

As soon as his mind moved, Lin Yang also concocted the same method, stood up, and smiled at the royal brothers and sisters: "Prince Tracy and Princess Daisy, the federal royal family has always been an example in my heart, and my admiration for you is beyond can't be overstated, and I Lin Yang will do it first!" ”

"Brother Lin Yang has really won the award." There were so many people at the scene, and the royal brothers and sisters were not disobedient, so they poured two glasses of wine and raised their heads to drink.

In any case, even if the federal royal family has gradually declined over the years, the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and the hundred-legged insect dies but does not stiffen, the two brothers and sisters are still the most noble people present, inspired by Lin Yang, many people also volunteered to stand up and take turns to toast the royal brothers and sisters.

After going back and forth, the bottle of wine with the magic mark quickly bottomed out, and Lin Yang almost turned it back without a smile.

After three rounds of drinking, the sky was already dark, and many people were already drunk, and they took their leave, ready to leave.

Suddenly, a deafening bell rang from the sky.

"Dang!"

"It's ......," O'Brien frowned.

As if remembering something, Sarina said in shock: "It's the magic bell in the academy!" Could it be that the extraterritorial barbarians are preparing to launch a surprise attack on the Wall of Steel tonight? ”

"Damn extraterrestrial barbarians!" Arnold said angrily: "Choosing to attack at this time, do you think that the defense of the Mage Academy is weak and the defenders of Icewind Valley are scarce?" ”

"If you don't attack at this time, will you wait until broad daylight?" Poppy interjected.

"Ladies and gentlemen." Feeling that the situation was urgent, Prince Tracy said: "Icewind Dale is the only gap in the Snowy Mountain Range, and Jackdaw Castle is an iron wall in Icewind Valley, the extraterritorial barbarians have been calm for many years, this sudden attack must have been prepared, everyone has the responsibility to protect the family and defend the country, for the peace and tranquility of the Holy Federation, I am willing to personally dedicate 10 million gold coins free of charge to expand the armament of the Mage Academy!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the audience was in an uproar!

Contribute 10 million in the name of an individual? What is this concept? Everyone couldn't help but secretly speak, saying that the federal royal family is declining year by year, it seems that this is not the case, a young and immature prince can actually take out such an astronomical amount of money.

"I'm willing to give the Icewind Dale defenders a thousand sets of enchanted equipment for free, including a five-piece set of armor, shields, swords, handguards, and leggings!" A certain nobleman, raised his hand and said.

Everyone sighed again.

A thousand sets of equipment may seem like a lot, but if you add the word "enchantment", the meaning is completely different. If it is ordinary equipment, the price of a standard three-piece set such as armor, long sword, and shield is only a few hundred gold coins, and the total is only tens of thousands, and once the equipment is enchanted, the price will soar completely, and a set of 10,000 gold coins is considered cheap. What's more, the suit in the mouth of this big nobleman is not a three-piece set, but a five-piece set.

In this way, this equipment has completely exceeded 10 million yuan, approaching 15 million.

"I can ask the patriarch for his life and send 100,000 troops." Arnold laughed.

This honest stupid big man on weekdays completely subverted everyone's perception this time. 100,000 troops, no one can say how much it is worth, but just looking like a large number of people who are black and oppressive is enough to shock.

"I don't have money or soldiers in my hands, but there are a lot of supplies, and it should be no problem to produce tens of thousands of tons of food." Sarina covered her mouth and giggled.

Of course, this joke is not funny at all, tens of thousands of tons of grain, what is this concept? Suddenly, most of the participants present had the illusion that the sixteen giants were really all monsters, and if they wanted to compete with them for financial resources and family resources, they were simply throwing eggs at stones, and they were completely looking for the wrong opponent.

Poppy moved his mouth, and the big guys took turns to speak, and he couldn't just be idle: "I don't have anything, but if I pray, the god of the sea in the sky can send down divine punishment, send a divine envoy, and descend on the son of God......"

The crowd has been completely numb, contributing money, strength, troops and materials, and now there is a guy who can borrow the power of the gods.

O'Brien smiled and said modestly: "Everyone do your best, I won't be ugly here, if there is really an attack from foreign barbarians, I think I should be able to borrow a hundred unicorn knights from the family station." ”

"Unicorn Rider!" After saying this, the audience was moved again!

The Unicorn Knight, a totem knight unique to the Cartier family, is certainly not a real unicorn, but a xenomorph with a trace of ancient unicorn blood. Even so, there is no doubt about the strength of the totem knights, a hundred totem knights are equivalent to a hundred masters of the holy realm, if they sprint with all their strength, it is enough to rush back and forth in an army of 100,000 people dozens of times.

Belinda glanced at Lin Yang and said with a sneer: "Lin Yang, what are you going to come up with this time?" ”

Lin Yang spread his hands and said with a helpless wry smile: "It seems that I can only lend my artifact for a few days." ”

This sentence did not cause much of a sensation, everyone present is not a fuel-efficient lamp, for the artifact more or less know a little, mortals want to use the weapon of the true god, the prerequisite is to consume a large amount of energy, so the artifact is the best to use to save life, if you want to use it to fight, then forget it.

After a period of deliberation, the crowd evacuated and hurried to the academy.

When I arrived at the academy, the situation in front of me was a different scene, the imaginary chaos and shouting to kill the earthquake did not happen, everything was still so peaceful and serene, Lin Yang inquired everywhere, only then did he realize that everything was just a false alarm, and the sentinels on the steel wall were wrong, and mistakenly regarded a barbarian tribe that had been relocated collectively as a vanguard army preparing to attack.

But this is also the result that everyone is happy to see, after all, no one wants to break out at this juncture, just under the stimulation of Prince Tracy, a group of drunken bigwigs boasted about Haikou, promising to give as many things as they wanted, and when they woke up, they were embarrassed to regret it, and they wanted to cry without tears at that time.

Back in the residential area, Lin Yang closed the door and fell asleep.