In the apartment at 233 Maple Leaf Road.

Ji Xun and his cousin "Sophia" sat at the same table, eating breakfast leisurely and reading today's newspaper.

"That young master Kak likes to take advantage of people, good wife. So on the surface I am your cousin, but in private, I am your lover. When the time comes, you look at it and give him a hint to lure him in. ”

"Hmm."

"How's going on Bureau X?"

"I'm the only one who knows who I am. I have a high level of autonomy, and when the time comes, I can make up a random reason to fool the past. ”

"Hmm. Be careful not to expose yourself. Once exposed, in order to keep the sect's secrets, I may kill you directly. ”

“.”

As he spoke, Ji Xun glanced at the beautiful girl with her own beauty filter in front of her, and secretly exclaimed in surprise.

Just now, he just watched that the leader of the silver moon did not change his skin, and with a casual touch, he became the appearance of this girl.

And it's not just the appearance, the skin color, pupils, and 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 couldn't catch them.

It's not just the appearance, the strength of this Silver Moon Leader feels very ethereal.

A master like Xie Guozhong, although Ji Xun can't reach the rank, he can also accurately understand that he is very strong, like a high mountain.

And this one feels like a cloud always floating in the sky, and it can't touch the root at all.

On the side, the two maids lost their disguises.

They wore the see-through gauze of the previous Talon period, and respectfully served the Sophia in front of them.

This gave Ji Xun a very weird feeling.

It is as if the scene from the oil painting of "Queen Montini's Gold Necklace" that I saw before has been reproduced.

This woman is like Queen Montigny who has stepped out of history.

Ji Xun guessed that this seemed to be some kind of "god descending body" ritual.

She seemed to be playing something.

As she deepens her role, she becomes more and more similar to a certain existence, and she becomes stronger and stronger.

Ji Xun also guessed that this Silver Moon Sect seemed to have some direct connection with the history of the fall of the Talon Dynasty.

As Xie Guozhong said, this guy has become a climate.

The undercover agent is by this side, and there is really one word: exciting.

The feeling of walking on thin ice at all times made Ji Xun always in a state of excitement, and his thoughts became clearer and clearer.

But then again, the benefits are obvious.

Visualizing the "Empty Moon God Thought" is also quite efficient.

Moreover, this secret method does have the miraculous effect of suppressing mental aberration.

After Ji Xun meditated all night last night, he obviously felt that the feeling that his head was stiff and that he was about to shut down from time to time was obviously alleviated.

This secret method is like the 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 uncontrolled distortion.

Moreover, the mental power value has soared, and the increase is several times that of before.

This is also a great improvement for Ji Xun's control of the flying knife.

But there is a slight shortcoming.

The level of this secret method is too high.

All he could understand at his current level was a few scratches of the surface.

At this progress, Ji Xun estimated that he had been visualizing for a few years, but he might not be able to learn the secret method in the moon.

And he didn't dare to guarantee that one day the old gods would find out about his ungodly believers.

I was already thinking about how to take the cataclysm [X-712-Moon] away.

But it won't be easy.

And he always felt that this Silver Moon Leader must have something to hide.

The leader of the Silver Moon is very cold.

Although they are in the same apartment, the two of them will not have a word of small talk at all except for sectarian business.

Ji Xun is also happy to see this.

Although he was also interested in this mysterious sect of ancient gods, he didn't dare to test it too much, and he was afraid of being seen as flawed.

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 Lionhearts have stationed 50,000 beast elites in the Upper City of Innocence.

Deservedly the first force in the city of innocence at present.

Although their mansion is not as high as the lord Cao's house, the scale is not bad at all.

Just in the West Side, there is a huge white manor, which is the "Rose Manor" of the Lionheart family.

"Crunch~"

The steam sedan stopped at the gate of the manor.

The butler bowed down and opened the car door: "Baron Charlie, please inside." ”

Ji Xun got out of the car first, and then stretched out his hand very gentlemanly and helped Sophia in a blue low-cut princess skirt down.

Ji Xun has been accustomed to this kind of social activities in the upper circle in the past few days, and he can greet all kinds of nobles as soon as he gets out of the car.

I handed over the invitation and entered the manor smoothly.

And as soon as she got out of the car, Sophia changed from the indifferent queen just now to a smart and playful girl, as if she was interested in everything, and looked around with a pair of big eyes.

Ji Xun was also amazed by this kind of acting skills.

Both of them knew that there were many masters around who were paying attention to everyone who came and went.

Among them is Xie Guozhong.

The containment expert of Bureau X, who was disguised as a guard, looked at Ji Xun and the others who had just entered the door in the distance, and muttered: "What does this kid really look like?"

If it weren't for the fact that the identity of "Baron Charlie" was personally customized by him, he would have felt that he had recognized the wrong person.

The handsome young man in the white suit in front of him, with the chic and noble air on his face, is not a serious aristocrat, and it is impossible for him to be so calm.

In a blink of an eye, looking at the girl in the blue dress who was holding Ji Xun affectionately, Xie Guozhong also smacked his lips: "Tsk. This little woman's popularity is really exaggerated. ”

It's only been a few days undercover, 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 little unbelievable.

originally thought that the believer who could go undercover and be a little minion was already very successful, but Ji Xun's hand was really unexpected.

However, the risk is not small.

Just as a group of dinner guests arrived at the manor one after another.

In the study of the main building of the mansion.

The members of the Anka family had just had a secret meeting.

The head of the second house, the four-star general of the Federation, "Golden Lion" Carlo, was the first to walk out.

He was followed by a group of Ankaga cubs with excited faces on their faces.

It turned out that the Cao family's mechanical drawings were shared a few days ago, so that the Cao family suddenly grasped the initiative in the development of the old continent, and many nobles chose to stand in line.

And unexpectedly, the high-level members of their Lionheart family also had a way to deal with it a long time ago, and they also had a lot of top-secret archives of the Old Continent in their hands.

Not much more than the Cao family!

The little lions already know the purpose of tonight's dinner.

Their Lionhearts will announce the establishment of a new city in the Old World!

It's going to be a great opportunity.

According to federal law, a family that establishes a new city is considered to be opening up a new territory.

Whoever establishes is a lord.

This means that the Lionheart family will have many new nobles with titles.

The upper echelons of the family also encourage their heirs to explore new territories, which may directly affect the family's ultimate inheritance.

It's not just inheritance.

Everyone knows that the old continent is full of opportunities, and if you really want to open up a new city, this benefit is absolutely unimaginable.

This makes the little lions eager to explore new territory one by one.

Caterina walked out of the study, leaning against the fence on the railing of a one-man hallway.

She played with the [Gold of Destiny] in her hand, looking at the guests coming and going below, and the bright lights reflected in her crystal eyes.

The youngest daughter of General Carlo, the first talented woman in Silverfog City, does not seem to be as enthusiastic about the development of the new city as others.

After a moment of daze, a beautiful woman who still had charm came over and said with a smile: "Oh, what's wrong with our Silver Mist Rose?" I've heard you're not in a good mood lately? ”

Caterina listened to the voice, looked back, her curved eyelashes blinked, and she was also a little surprised: "Mother, when did you come?" ”

"Just arrived at the manor."

The beautiful woman looked at Caterina and caressed the girl's soft hair dotingly.

Her own daughter, she naturally saw the abnormality at a glance and asked, "What's wrong?" The family will issue a pioneering order tomorrow, and if he is replaced by the former little Carter, he will definitely want to win the first place in the pioneering. ”

“.”

Caterina smiled as she listened, but did not speak.

Yes, in the past, she was sure that she would do better than her brothers.

That feeling of harnessing power and victory will give her a strong sense of accomplishment.

It still is.

But she didn't think that rushing to the first place must be the one who got the most.

The beautiful woman thought of something and asked, "I heard again. Did you suffer a small loss in the City of Innocence? ”

When Caterina heard this, she smiled and shook her head, "No, Mother, I have learned a lot." ”

Hearing this, the beautiful woman also smiled with relief, she saw something, and said meaningfully: "We Carter have grown up." ”

Caterina listened to the brilliance in her smart eyes.

She thought of something and took the initiative to ask, "Why did Mother come to the City of Innocence?" It's not very safe here. ”

The beautiful woman smiled and asked, "What do you think?" ”

Caterina raised her eyebrows: "For my marriage contract?" ”

The beautiful woman smiled but did not say a word.

But it seems that when it comes to this topic, the atmosphere is not very good.

After a moment of silence, the beautiful woman said, "I listened to your father. You don't seem to be paying much attention to the marriage contract? You know, several sisters of your uncle's family are vying to replace you. After all, the object of this family marriage is very important, and it may even directly determine the succession of the next Lionheart of the family. ”

Hearing this, the gold coin of fate in Caterina's hand suddenly trembled.

She was also a little puzzled, her blue eyes looked into the distance, and said lightly: "But. . . I don't even know who I'm marrying. ”

The beautiful woman seemed to think that she understood something, and smiled: "Didn't you say you didn't mind before?" And I remember that you were looking forward to this engagement before you came to Innocence City. It's up to you to go to your grandfather and settle it yourself. ”

Caterina was silent.

This engagement was indeed fought for by herself.

She didn't think there was anything wrong with it before.

Because the concept that I have been exposed to since childhood is that the marriage contract of the nobility is a bridge for the marriage of interests.

You can't choose by yourself.

Then pick the best one for yourself.

Maybe you can grasp more power and let yourself stand on the peak of power.

But I don't know when this idea suddenly faltered.

I don't know what to shake.

But that's it. The obsession of pursuing the first place from childhood to adulthood seems to have suddenly lost any interest.

It's not that the edge is no longer sharp.

It's just that I always feel like something is missing.

The beautiful woman was also a girl, and she looked at her daughter's demeanor, as if she guessed something: "Did you meet the boy you like?" Mother used to be young, too."

But before she could finish speaking, Caterina shook her head.

"That?"

The beautiful woman was puzzled when she heard this.

She couldn't figure it out, and said with a slight smile: "I can guarantee you that that person is a talent, and he will not be an ugly monster with a fat head and big ears." And the status is noble. When you get married, you won't be disappointed."

These are some slang jokes exchanged privately by federal noblewomen, complaining that family marriage is like opening a blind box, and if it is not opened, it is good luck.

What's more, in her opinion, this is indeed the best choice.

But Caterina didn't think it at all, but said with a big brain: "Mother wants to say that it's a 'prince', right?" ”

The beautiful woman was also quite surprised: "You guessed? ”

Katerina's tone was very calm: "I didn't guess before. Now I guessed it. The archives of the Old World that my father got were obtained from the remnants of the old era, right? It looks like this marriage contract is selling for a good price. ”

The beautiful woman also knew that her daughter was far more intelligent than ordinary people, so she didn't say much.

But listening to the last sentence, she also sighed slightly and said, "It sounds like an exchange of interests." But the honor of the family. I think you should understand. Mother can only give you the best one. ”

"Hmm. I know. ”

Caterina responded indifferently, her expression not joyful.

But when he said this, the fate coin that jumped between his fingers suddenly trembled again.

It's as if the gears of fate have turned a little.

A flash of inspiration flashed in my head.

The light on Katerina's delicate face suddenly lit up.

I finally know what it feels like I've been feeling like I've been missing something.

I am not anyone's private property, nor am I goods waiting to be exchanged.

I am who I am.

I'm Katarina!

Ji Xun and Sophia entered the Rose Manor.

In the entire Innocence City, only the Cao family and the Lionheart family have the financial resources and face to invite the nobles of the city.

There were hundreds of guests in the vast manor alone.

Ji Xun glanced at it, and in the past few days, there have been many new faces.

"Hey, Baron Charlie, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Mr. Winston, Sir Romon, don't come unharmed."

"Who is this pretty young lady?"

"My cousin Sophia."

"Yo, cousin? Oh, forgive me for my faux pas~"

“.”

Ji Xun led Sophia all the way among the guests, and soon became familiar.

Many of the guests were able to make a few jokes.

The title "cousin" has an ambiguous hint in aristocratic circles.

Everyone also tacitly guessed that it might be Charlie's lover.

For the aristocracy, the romance is not a moral issue, but a boastful capital.

In this way, Ji Xun led Sophia all the way around the manor.

After listening to it for a while, I also knew the purpose of this dinner.

It turned out that in two days, the Federation would issue a new development order.

The Cao family and the Lionheart family will establish two new cities in the Old World.

The location of the Cao family is in the "Demon Cross", which is the ruin when Ji Xun crossed over.

The Lionheart family chose the address near the "Thunder Fortress".

The new city is not a hunter's camp, and once it is established, it means that a large number of residents will be moved, and the development of the Old World will be completely started.

Ji Xun also felt very much looking forward to it.

He even guessed that the Silver Moon leader next to him wanted to get close to the high nobles, and he might be aiming for the development of the Old World.

After all, almost all of the old gods and miracles that have been buried in the dust of history are in the Old World.

Those high-risk relics are tantamount to foolish dreams if they are only developed by a few old believers.

After a while, the main lord appeared.

The younger generation of the Lionheart family entered the dinner scene one after another.

There are only two descendants.

Kak Dashao with a proud face, and Ekaterina in a sexy black and gold dress.

After all, it was the host's house, and as soon as they came out, guests from all walks of life also stepped forward to greet them.

The lights slowed down, and the melodious dance music sounded at the same time.

Gentlemen in formal attire invited their dance partners to dance on the dance floor.

Sophia put her arms around Ji Xun's neck and said next to her ear, "Find a way to get close to that person." ”

"Okay."

Ji Xun didn't show anything abnormal.

It's too obvious to approach the purpose like this,

The two of them weren't stupid enough to pass like this.

But after dancing a song, Ji Xun suddenly saw an opportunity.

Caterina sat on the couch by the dance floor.

As the most dazzling little princess of the Lionheart family, she is naturally the focus of the eyes of the gentlemen in the audience.

Not long after she sat down, she went to several groups of young junjie who wanted to invite her to dance.

However, Caterina was not interested in dancing and refused one by one.

The person who was rejected did not feel displeased, but was rejected, which is also an honor.

After all, no one could invite him.

However, at this time, Ji Xun went.

In a very clever position, he left his dance partner cousin behind and went to the rest area by himself.

Sophia muttered as well, and walked to the other couch with a reluctant expression.

And not far from here, there happened to be the young man who sat Kak, who also watched with interest.

Of course, this scene has long been seen by Katarina.

Ji Xun walked over and said generously: "Long time no see, beautiful Miss Carter." ”

Caterina glanced at him, but didn't speak.

But the micro-expression of the eyebrows did not mean to reject people.

Ji Xun bowed and made a gentleman's salute: "Can I invite you to a dance?" ”

Hearing this, Caterina didn't know why, her heart moved, and she didn't directly refuse for the first time: "Oh, can you give me a reason for me to agree to the invitation?" ”

Ji Xun asked, "Is Miss Carter getting engaged recently?" ”

Caterina listened to the crystal eyes flash, she didn't think outsiders would know about this, "Why do you say that?" ”

Ji Xun saw her slightly different expression, and secretly said that he wouldn't really guess, right?

But he continued: "My grandmother once told me that if a beautiful lady rejects nine gentlemen in a row who invite you to dance, then the tenth should respond. Otherwise. It means that she has a marriage contract. ”

Caterina smiled noncommittally and said, "This is very old court etiquette. After the establishment of the Confederation, no one followed this anymore. ”

Ji Xun continued: "So. Is it an honor to be contemptible to do so? ”

When Caterina heard the marriage contract, she already had a rebellious thought in her heart that she didn't even know.

But her eyes gestured to Sophia, who was sitting not far away, and asked with interest, "What about the beautiful young lady?" ”

Ji Xun has no different color: "She is my cousin." ”

Caterina listened to this guy who opened her eyes and said nonsense, and she was really interested, "Do you think I believe it?" ”

"I don't think you believe it either."

Ji Xun's gaze did not shy away, he directly stretched out his hand and said, "So, can you give me a dance time, can I explain?" ”

This kind of aristocratic lady has been accustomed to all kinds of gentlemen since childhood.

So Ji Xun felt that even if he behaved as a decent man, it didn't make any sense.

But she must have never met such a blatant scumbag.

It doesn't matter if it's rejected.

Anyway, his goal of abandoning his cousin was achieved.

Do you really want to seduce this person?

He didn't think so.

However, what Ji Xun didn't expect was that after saying this, Caterina smiled with interest when she heard this, put her slender hand up, and accepted the invitation, "Okay." ”

I can't talk about any ideas.

I just feel inexplicably bored, and find myself a little fun.

This scene once again stunned the melon-eating crowd on the side.

Can anyone really get the favor of that Silver Mist Rose twice?

The young talents who were rejected just now cast their eyes in amazement.

Even the Silver Moon Leader looked sideways slightly.

The two stepped onto the dance floor.

"Sophia is my cousin."

"So, that's your explanation?"

"Hmm."

"Huh."

Ji Xun thought that the invitation was successful, so he danced casually.

And this is a beautiful girl with a very attractive image and temperament, and in the past two days, she has been agitated by the pleasure secret technique of the leader of the silver moon, and her body is a little unbearable at this moment.

But the intellect is very sober.

He put his arms around Katarina's slender waist very gentlemanly and said casually: "Friends always say that I am clumsy, and it is easy to show my stuff if I am not careful." This is especially true when meeting beautiful girls. ”

Caterina smiled slightly, and actually replied: "Well, I can see it." ”

On weekdays, no one dares to say that.

In the past, which suitor was not a gentleman in front of him?

But how can her eyes not see the desire hidden in the eyes of those people, whether it is beauty or power.

But this guy in front of him is a little different.

There is no pretentious hypocrisy at all!

This guy made Caterina see the motive at a glance, and he came for his beauty.

This guy has an unabashed, aggressive desire in his eyes.

But there is a powerful intellect to restrain this desire.

It's subtle and not offensive.

How can this guy balance desire and reason so well?

Dancing and dancing, the dance music is also coming to an end.

Caterina smiled and reminded, "I don't have anything else to say, I'm leaving." ”

It seems to be in a better mood, but that's the end of it.

Smart, conceited, and tsundere.

Ji Xun saw the temperament of this young lady of the Lionheart family.

Originally, he wanted to rack his brains to create a chance for the Silvermoon Leader.

But at a glance, the young man had already chatted with "Sophia".

Mission accomplished.

There's no need to dance anymore.

Ji Xun thought, curious, let's be fierce.

He said directly: "I'm sorry, I don't want to hide that I am close to you, I do have another purpose. ”

Caterina raised her eyebrows, "Oh?

Ji Xun said directly: "I think it would be wonderful if I could have breakfast with Miss Carter." ”

Isn't the general invitation dinner?

Caterina was clever enough to immediately understand the meaning of her words.

But instead of feeling offended, she browled her eyebrows.

She even thought it was quite innovative.

It's the first time someone has said that lust is so fresh and refined.

Even with a bit of poetry.

As she spoke, just as the dance was finished, she chuckled and let go of her hand, "Hehe. I don't want to have breakfast with people I don't know. ”

Ji Xun also sent her to the seat with a pity on his face.

(End of chapter)