ICP record number: Xiang B2-20100081-3 Internet Publishing Qualification Certificate: Xinchu Network License (Xiang) Zi No. 11 Network Culture Business License: Wen Wangwen [2010] No. 128

Night hadn't yet fallen, and the sky above Fragrant Leaf City was already full of candles. Although the raids ruined the festive mood, people with good hopes insisted on lighting the lamp that represented their longing.

As a result, the streets of Fragrant Leaf City are brightly lit, and no one can sleep here tonight.

According to the rules, the Violet Song and Dance Troupe will perform at the prime time of 8 p.m.

The girls have to enter the venue early at five o'clock for makeup, final rehearsals and other preparations.

Daisy noticed that Clarice's eyes were red, and she whispered to the captain, "Is something wrong?" ”

Clarice quickly replied, "It's nothing, just a little nervous." ”

Randy hurried over and shouted, "I didn't see Fink, I haven't seen him all day." Hell, it's our big day, where did he go?"

"He's in the theater, and he says he's going to look at the performances of other cabaret troupes and then compare them to see who has the better performance. Clarice replied.

"Of course it's us. We are the best song and dance troupe in the country!" Lan Ti replied proudly, "I will let him see my best performance tonight." ”

"Okay, don't talk about this, it's time to enter, get ready to put on makeup, baby. Clarice urged her.

As the theater with the most luxurious facilities and the largest number of audiences in Xiangye City. The Lanya Theater is a semi-circular structure with a large stage area and state-of-the-art facilities. It can accommodate about eight thousand guests at a time.

The fees here are also very standard, ranging from 20 silver Vurt for a regular seat alone to 3 to 5 silver Vurt for a premium box, with an average price of about 30 silver Vurt per seat.

After a performance, as long as it is full, the theater can earn 2,400 Jinwit, and the song and dance troupe will receive at least 800 Jinwit from it.

However, if the performance fails or the business is not good, the song and dance troupe will also have to pay up to a gold vit to the theater.

On the top floor of the theater is a large open-air platform, where the nobles held their cocktail parties. High-ranking aristocrats often choose to watch performances while holding cocktail parties on the platform, which can bring them a double sense of pleasure. It also makes some nobles who are not interested in opera also find their own place in the Lanya Grand Theater.

Occasionally, the aristocrats would invite singers who performed well to the platform. They drank and chatted here, and at the same time didn't mind spending a sum of money to bring one of the girls they fancied back to their room that night to spend the night.

Therefore, some people also call that open-air platform - hunting field.

Unbeknownst to Clarice, Huey was already in this hunting arena before her cabaret entered Lanya.

On this open-air platform, which represents the highest level of Xiangye City, Xiu Yi leisurely watched the surroundings.

This open-air platform, known as the Hunting Ground, is known for its extravagance and opulence, even throughout the Reims Empire.

The entire open-air terrace is built on the top of the theater and is an elliptical building. Two winding spiral staircases lead from top to bottom.

The sumptuous red carpet starts at the spiral staircase and extends to the entire platform.

The pedestal is carved from large pieces of jade, and the railings are carved with exquisite patterns.

The platform is flanked by a curtain wall made of large monolithic crystals, from which you can clearly see the performances on the stage below. Of course, the audience can also see the life of the nobles above.

The entire elliptical platform is divided into three layers, the outermost part is the resting place for the lower people, the middle circle is used to hold the various exquisite pastries and wines that have been prepared long ago, and the servants wear white overalls and hold golden trays in their hands, standing in a column to serve the guests. The innermost circle is the place where the drinking party takes place.

Between the inner and middle rings, dozens of samurai guarded the guards.

More than a dozen long tables line the sides of the inner circle of the platform, filled with exquisite food. In the middle is a large open space that can be used for dancing. There is also a small raised platform above the reception, which can be used for people to speak.

Hundreds of magic lamps shine into the sky from all corners, and even on a day when the stars and moon are gone, it is still daylight.

The Brownie family hosted a grand cocktail party on this open-air platform today, inviting all the well-known nobles of Leaf City.

This is the custom of the Brownie family, and every year on Christmas, they will hold a drinking party here to make friends with famous families from all over the city.

Most of the nobles who came here wore elaborate fake covers, some with black bow ties on their chests, and a few wore small vests and horsewhips in their hands, as if they had just returned from hunting.

Some aristocratic ladies wore voluminous evening gowns, the inner lining of which was propped up with bamboo rings, so that the hem of their skirts remained in a bulging posture at all times. Some ladies also wore velvet hats on their heads, while others wore veils or silk scarves.

The vast majority of aristocratic ladies were inlaid with rosaries, rings, chains, precious stones, diamonds, jade, pearls, agate and other ornaments.

They looked like humanoid beasts covered in gems. For these women, the occasion is an opportunity for them to show off their financial might.

Most of the nobles who came to the reception maintained a polite demeanor, and when they saw a lady, they would take off their hats to salute, and for some beautiful women, they would lose no time in stepping forward to pay their respects.

Before the reception officially begins, people move around freely to meet the friends they feel they are qualified to meet. This is a way for the nobles to get themselves in, to establish a circle of nobility through drinking parties, to move around and sell themselves in the circle, and to prepare for a good career in the future.

Therefore, drinking parties and balls like this are actually synonymous with the social circle of the upper class aristocracy.

The reason why Claude Bronny invited Huey to his drinking party was to show Huey the strength of the family through this high-level social pressure, and at the same time to fulfill his "brother's request" - to confirm whether Huey really had a valuable treasure on him.

If one or two people go missing after a drinking party like this, it's not a big deal. Even the Justice and Political Affairs Department did not dare to investigate such a large number of nobles.

"I hope you enjoy my reception. That's when Claude Bronny said to Huey.

"A gorgeous feast, I saw that almost all the people with status in the entire Xiangye City came. Huey replied politely.

Claude Bronny said proudly: "Oh, it can only be said that the Bronny family is in Leaf City, no, the Versaila group is still somewhat famous. You know? At least half of the nobles who came here had been favored by the Brownies. We are always good at solving problems. ”

"I am ashamed of your words. Just a few days ago, I caused trouble for your family. It is rare that you can ignore your past suspicions, not only do you not hold me responsible, but instead invite me to such a grand banquet, and I myself am flattered. ”

"Oh, generosity is a virtue that every nobleman should have. Claude put his arm around Huey's shoulders and smiled, "Don't worry about the past, you know that you are an alchemist." The Brownie family is willing to cooperate with any powerful alchemist. I mean, if you have any trouble, you can also come to us. ”

"Yes, for example, before I left the house today, I was able to get rid of those pesky samurai thanks to the help of your people...... They are arresting young people everywhere. Xiu Yi replied with a helpless expression.

"Oh yes, I know about it. I heard they were arresting a teenager named Hue Igler. It's hard to imagine who that young man is, who can make the whole empire go viral. The lord even issued a martial law decree in the whole city today, strictly prohibiting anyone under the age of seventeen from entering or leaving. When Claude said this, he looked at Hue with a special look.

Xiu Yi pretended to be nonchalant and replied, "Then it depends on how much benefit you can get by catching this prisoner." ”

"Oh, do you mean the reward of 10,000 Jinvirt?" Claude deliberately or unconsciously diverted the conversation to the value of Hue Gler, who fully cooperated.

He laughed, "Maybe that's just one ten-thousandth of the real value." ”

Claude's heart was beating violently. He chuckled dryly: "It's hard for me to imagine anyone worth so much money. ”

Xiu Yi replied leisurely, "That's because you're not an alchemist. You must know that some of the things that alchemists have, some of which are worth not even a city can exchange. For example......

Xiu Yi paused deliberately before saying casually, "For example, a space ring that can be used to store a large number of items; For example, some materials that are so rare that they cannot be found in this world at all; For example, thousands of top-of-the-line potions; For example, some of the top alchemy ...... that have been lost"

Claude gasped. He looked at Hue in a daze, then landed on his left hand, which was holding his glass.

On Huey's finger, a plain ring glowed with magic.

A great greed spewed out of Claude's eyes, and he never dreamed that he would get the big secret about Huy Gler from Huey's mouth so easily. Then he smiled and raised his glass, using that slightly trembling movement to hide the tension inside. He said, "It's interesting, a very good reasoning, Mr. Danito. ”

"Yes. Huey also raised his glass to the other party.

He looked around and said, "You don't mind if I walk around, do you?"

"Of course, the reception hasn't officially started yet, so feel free to go and hang out. Over there, there's a beautiful aristocratic lady watching you. Why don't you go up and have a chat with that young lady? Maybe you can have a beautiful evening. ”

"You're right. Huey beckoned to the waiter who walked by, placed the glass in his hand into the tray, and then he bowed to Claude: "Thank you very much for your generosity. In return, this potion is a gift from me to the Brownies. ”

He casually pulled out a bottle of potion and put it in Claude's hand, and walked towards the crowd.

Looking at Huey's back, Claude opened the potion bottle in his hand and sniffed it gently.

Sure enough, it's top-notch.

He beckoned, and a samurai approached him. Claude said in a low voice, "Arrange all the family warriors and guard this place." Let everyone watch that kid, tonight, he will never be allowed to walk out of this drinking party. ”

The samurai hesitated: "Do you want to do it now?"

Claude shook his head: "No, wait until the reception is over." Let's just let that kid be proud for a while. Remember, you must keep it secret and don't let anyone show it. This thing...... No one should be allowed to know. ”

- Walking along the outer railing, Xiu Yi leisurely surveyed his surroundings. He looked as if he was admiring the scenery, occasionally stopping to watch a performance on the stage below.

It's not eight o'clock yet, and the performers at this moment are not the Violet Song and Dance Troupe.

Shue weaved through the crowd, sipping fine wine and fresh fruits that were rare in winter, while doing his own little movements.

No one noticed that in his aimless walk, he had walked almost all the corners of the entire terrace.

From time to time, some white powder would spill from the seams of his trousers, fall on the red carpet, seep in, and gradually become invisible. Occasionally, Huey would throw a small stone into a corner like a playful boy, and they would look inconspicuous, only glowing in the shadows.

The nobles were chatting with each other, the men were talking about the current state of affairs, and they had heard that the Frankish and Georgian empires were preparing to fight back against the Reims Empire, and that Stricker VI had once again mobilized his troops for a major battle.

The women chatted with each other about the weather, their clothes, and what kind of scandal had happened to a certain family recently.

Perhaps he was curious about the sudden appearance of a young man with an unfamiliar face on such an important occasion, or perhaps he was attracted by Xiuyi's handsome and delicate appearance, and many noble ladies and ladies cast warm eyes at him.

"I thought I wouldn't see a teenager at today's party, but I didn't expect there to be such a handsome teenager. A noble lady looked at Xiui and chuckled, and beside her were several young noble ladies or young ladies.

What caught Xiuy's eye was one of the ladies.

She stood in the middle of a large crowd of noble ladies and ladies, but when any man's gaze fell on her, he immediately stopped his gaze and stopped at her.

She had eyes that shone like jewels, like stars in the dark night.

She wore a court dress made of purple fabric, with a low round neckline revealing a large area of snow-white skin, and a precious diamond necklace shining brightly around her neck. The long natural curls hung down on her shoulders, reflecting her pointed chin and beautiful face.

Compared to the aristocratic ladies who were dressed in strange costumes, this lady's dress looked much simpler, but it was also more tasteful. She leaned against a long dining table, supported her right arm in her left hand, and held an agate-colored wine glass with bright red fruit wine in her right hand. The bright red lips set off are eager for every man to pounce on and kiss them.

A woman's beauty sometimes needs to be expressed through many aspects such as clothing, behavior, conversation, and movements. A woman who relies only on her face to please a man is actually the lowest. Real beauties know how to use every inch of their body to attract men, including their every move.

The lady in front of her is undoubtedly of this type. She is very good at using her talent and using some subtle tricks to make her move to the fullest.

With just one glance, Xiu Yi could be sure that the gesture of holding the wine glass alone would take countless exercises to achieve a natural roundness like the lady in front of him, perfectly fitting his own demeanor.

Compared to her, Daisy and Lanti are like little girls running out of the country, although they also have beautiful appearances, they obviously do not know how to express themselves more perfectly.

In contrast to the aristocratic ladies who saw such occasions as a show off of their wealth, the lady in front of her turned the place into a stage for her to display her charms.

And beside her, surrounded by a large number of aristocratic young people. Most of them were heirs of a certain family, and they were momentarily gathering around this girl to pay their respects.

Out of politeness, after hearing the teasing of the lady from earlier, Xiu Yi made a gentlemanly bend to the other party, and then said politely: "If you are referring to the inconvenience of the young people caused by the lord's arrest today, then I admit that I did encounter some minor troubles before I came to the reception. ”

"Oh, then, how did you get out of this trouble?" asked the noble lady who had spoken earlier, curiously.

"It was the Brownies who proved it for me. Huey replied.

"It turns out that you are a guest invited by the host. The lady laughed and said, "I thought you were ......."

She didn't say any more, and Xiu Yi understood the implication of her words. She must have thought that she was the little lover brought by some noble lady, and brought him here to see the world today.

The glamorous life of the upper class made almost everyone in the aristocratic circle have their own lover, not only men, but even women often sing about it. Xiu Yi was not surprised that the other party had such a misunderstanding, so he just nodded slightly, and planned to retreat.

The lady smiled and said, "I hope that Lord Lord will catch that hateful Huyglare soon, otherwise you will have to rely on the proof of the Brownie family to go out." ”

A young nobleman wearing a silver bow tie next to him immediately said, "With the ability of Lord Lord, I believe this is not difficult. ”

Xiu Yi lowered his head and thought about it, and said leisurely: "I think, this is not an easy task either. ”