Uninvited Guests

A solid wood car with gold trim slowly drove along a road that was relatively remote compared to the inner city.

The car looked exceptionally luxurious, somewhat out of place among the surrounding low and old houses.

Sitting in the car, Qi Mingyou looked out through the curtain, his mood somewhat heavy.

His family lived on the upper level of the harbor, far from the core area and quite a distance from the downtown area, which was full of dignitaries.

Therefore, despite having set off two hours early, he still unfortunately ran into the evening rush hour.

Looking at the traffic that had suddenly become completely congested ahead, Qi Mingyou was extremely anxious.

Time was ticking away, and if he couldn't get to the Chancellor's Residence in time, the consequences would be unimaginable for him.

Left with no other choice, Qi Mingyou made a quick decision to temporarily change the driving route.

He instructed the driver to take a longer route down the outskirts of the city, hoping to avoid traffic congestion.

Once they reached the lower district where the Chancellor's Residence was located, they drove further in.

"Faster! We must arrive before the fourth-rank officials!"

Qi Mingyou urged the driver anxiously, and the car continued to drive deeper into areas with fewer people.

Since losing their breadwinner, the Qi Family has become a piece of meat that everyone is eager to devour.

All sides are eyeing it covetously, just waiting for the right opportunity to divide it up completely.

If he's late today, it will undoubtedly give those with ulterior motives a handle to use against him, and he'll probably die even faster and in a worse way.

Upon hearing the master's command, the driver sitting in the front of the car quickly responded.

"Yes, young master. Please take a seat in the carriage. I'll pick up speed again shortly."

This driver had been working for the Qi Family for many years and was well aware of the predicament his employer was currently facing.

So, without hesitation, he shifted up another gear and sped off, the car almost touching the speed limit line.

However, due to the excessive speed, the driver's attention was entirely focused on controlling the vehicle and observing road conditions.

In this extremely tense situation, he had no time to pay attention to any other movements around him.

Naturally, they wouldn't notice that their employer, who was sitting in the back of the carriage, had quietly fallen silent.

"Click... click..."

The slight friction sound was completely masked by the whooshing sound of the vehicle cutting through the water.

Qi Mingyou was firmly bound by the Bikaku, the Blade Scales piercing his flesh and immobilizing him.

During this time, the banquet dress worn by the prey was separated by Spatial Energy, remaining undamaged and even having its wrinkles smoothed out.

Qi Mingyou's mouth was gagged, preventing him from making a sound. He could only watch helplessly as Koukaku pierced through the wound, replacing his bones.

At the same time, [The Fire Thief] extracted his talent along with his soul.

After being infected with [Bone-Deep Rot], it was reinserted into the ever-increasing Rc Cells within his body.

The not-yet-fully-recovered [Spirit Dream Recall] provides support from the sidelines.

A moment later, Shisui's figure appeared inside the car, his Bikaku receded, and the puppet's wounds were filled by Rc Cells.

An exquisitely crafted Human Skin Puppet was completed.

At this moment, "Qi Mingyou" was exactly the same as before, even his beautiful emerald green vertical pupils were still bright and piercing.

This is vastly different from the first Human Skin Puppet created when they first arrived on Ruolan Star.

Shisui looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction, and then slowly merged into the Alternate Space.

Only a single, ornament-like Radiant Feathers remained, hanging from Qi Mingyou's belt.

With everything settled, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

At 5:12 PM, the car arrived outside the Chancellor's Residence before the mid-level officials.

As soon as the car came to a stop, the driver was about to get out and open the door for his young master when he found that his body had gone limp.

As his focus faded during the high-speed chase, he belatedly began to tremble.

Qi Mingyou got out of the car, took a box of exquisite congratulatory gifts, and gave instructions.

Don't stay here too long. Once you've rested, leave. I'll let you know if I need anything.

Without waiting for the driver's reply, he walked straight towards the Chancellor's Residence.

While Shisui Sui was in the Alternate Space, he did not deliberately control the puppet, but let it perform on its own.

No one would notice anything amiss, because apart from the presence of hidden Rc Cells within its body, the puppet was exactly the same as its predecessor in life.

Even the soul was functioning perfectly intact.

Qi Mingyou, accompanied by Shisui, swaggered into the Chancellor's Residence through the main gate.

Present your gift in the foyer, register your family and names, and then step inside.

At this moment, the nearly 300-square-meter front hall of the Chancellor's Residence was bustling with activity, and a large number of people had already gathered.

High-society figures in formal attire strolled amidst the melodious sounds of traditional Chinese string and wind instruments.

Delicate desserts and teas are also served along the edges of the hall.

Qi Mingyou raised a polite smile and skillfully approached the family scions he was on good terms with.

Familiar social terms and distinct social classes are common features among intelligent species.

Upon deeper reflection, what is the essential difference between the Sea Race and the Human Race, Demon Race, and Beastfolk races on land?

Shisui listened to the conversations around him in a half-hearted manner.

He didn't release Radiant Feathers, but carefully maintained the secrecy of this Alternate Space.

After all, this was the Chancellor's Residence, and he sensed an opponent he couldn't defeat, so he kept a close watch on all parts of the venue.

Shisui only wanted to gather intelligence and join in the fun; he wasn't foolish enough to do anything in the heart of his clan's stronghold.

Even at the Sixth Realm of the Profound Realm, one is not yet qualified to sit at the chessboard.

As he idly observed the noble Sea Race around him, he suddenly caught sight of a pair of familiar eyes.

Those grayish-white pupils... it's him?

Yan Fei led Lu Qianyu in a conversation with the vassals of the First Prince's Faction with ease.

The activity level of his Psychic Energy was deliberately increased, so his intact eye exhibited a vertical pupil.

It was this vertical pupil that allowed Lu Qianyu to deduce why he was accepted by the relatively xenophobic Sea Race.

Yan Fei has half Sea Race blood.

The Yan Family had been lying low in the area for years, deliberately intermarrying with the Sea Race in order to integrate into the community.

The successor of the previous generation of the Yan Family spies entered a noble family directly as a commoner.

"Mr. Yan Fei, I've long admired you."

Another member of a small family stepped forward to chat, Yan Fei responded politely, but his mind was elsewhere.

He gently rubbed the ring on his finger, activating a hidden special Communication Chain.

He gently infused it with Psychic Energy, silently transmitting the message in his mind.

"Southeast corner, black hair and green eyes, white hair and red eyes, possibly from another race."

Lu Qianyu received the communication, her gaze subtly sweeping across the southeast corner of the venue.

Then, his gaze fell on the garden outside the huge floor-to-ceiling window, adorned with underwater plants, and he observed the two people out of the corner of his eye.

They lack the obvious animalistic features of Demon Race and Beastfolk, and their eyes are vertical pupils.

However, they inexplicably exuded a sense of incongruity, as if they were not on the same level as their surroundings.

The two appeared quite relaxed and at ease, elegantly enjoying pastries in a dessert area in the southeast corner.

"Lady Li Nai'an, are we just going to eat here?"

The white-haired girl picked up a small piece of rose-shaped creamy raw sweet fish and put it in her mouth.

The sweet fish fillets, like their blood-red color, have a distinctly sweet and fishy taste.

However, the white-haired girl clearly liked it very much.

"Well, don't you like watching a good show? That's why I brought you along."

"Don't rush, Bai Ye, the four main characters haven't arrived yet."

After hearing Li Nai'an's answer, Bai Ye —the white-haired, red-eyed girl—nodded.

She behaved quite well-behaved and quiet, if you ignored the fact that she was still rummaging through the snacks.

Li Nai'an did not stop her.

It's a pretty good card after all, so a few minor flaws are no big deal.

After watching for a while, Lu Qianyu turned her gaze again, focusing on another spot nearby.

Then they continued to monitor their every move.

On the other side, Shisui looked down over the entire venue from his vantage point in the Alternate Space, taking in everything.