Selling Wine: Phantylia's Disguise
The commercial spaceship that Phantylia was traveling in landed at the expanded airport in Belobog.
Strictly speaking, it was a simple port.
It barely made it to a stop.
Its functionality is very limited.
When Phantylia set foot on this land, she had already perfectly transformed into a well-dressed, shrewd businesswoman.
His every move exuded the competence and shrewdness of someone who had been in business for many years.
Instead of rushing to find Lin Hai, she strolled and observed the city, which had suffered so much, like a true market shopper.
The more Huanlong explored, the more Phantylia she became.
Unlike the dying city in the intelligence report, plagued by Eternal Freeze and Fragmentum, the city of Belobog before us, though still showing signs of reconstruction, exudes a vibrant energy.
The construction site was bustling with activity, the streets were clean, and the faces of pedestrians showed little sorrow, but rather anticipation for the future.
The source of all these changes points directly to a man Lin Hai.
Phantylia's curiosity about the Lin Hai grew wildly, like weeds.
How exactly did he manage to revitalize a city in such a short time?
Phantylia wanders through the streets and alleys, seemingly casually chatting with vendors, workers, and residents, always subtly steering the conversation toward the mysterious leader.
However, the impressions she gathered about Lin Hai from different people did not allow her to piece together a clear picture.
Some say he was kind and powerful, bringing hope like a guardian angel.
Some say he was decisive and cleared away obstacles with an iron fist.
Some say he's always surrounded by powerful women of different backgrounds...
The Lin Hai is like a mystery shrouded in mist; the more you explore it, the more elusive it becomes.
This feeling of not being able to figure Phantylia; on the contrary, it was like the most tempting bait, firmly hooking her interest.
She decided to stay and conduct a more in-depth investigation.
For better observation.
Phantylia used some resources.
On a street not too far from the city's power center, Qlipoth Fort, they rented a well-located shop and hung up a sign for Xianzhou Liquor.
She disguised herself as a female boss who ran a specialty liquor business in Xianzhou.
This identity allowed her to come into contact with all sorts of people and also provided her with an excellent observation point.
As night deepened, the number of pedestrians on the streets gradually decreased.
Phantylia was inside the shop, arranging various wine jars from the Xianzhou.
Just then, two figures walked slowly by hand on the street outside the store.
Under the dim light from inside the store, Phantylia glanced at it unintentionally and paused slightly.
The man's profile and posture... vaguely resembled Lin Hai from the live stream!
The opportunity may be right in front of us.
Phantylia immediately put down what she was holding, put on a warm, business-like smile, and walked a few steps to the shop entrance, calling out to the departing figure:
"Distinguished guests, it's late and chilly. Why not come to our humble shop for a drink to warm yourselves up? Our authentic Xianzhou is guaranteed to be unmatched in Belobog!"
Her voice sounded exceptionally clear in the quiet night.
The two figures stopped.
The man turned around and calmly looked at the female owner who was calling out at the entrance of the Tavern.
Under the lamplight, the Phantylia was clearly visible.
With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and a calm and composed demeanor, he was none other than Lin Hai, the one who shattered a snow-capped mountain with a single punch during the live broadcast!
Only when she saw him in person did she realize that he looked even younger than in the videos, and his effortless composure was far more palpable than what she could sense through a screen.
Lin Hai's gaze lingered on Phantylia's face for a moment, with a hint of scrutiny that was barely perceptible, but he did not show much curiosity, seemingly not intending to stop for a roadside Tavern.
Seele, standing beside him, gently tugged at his sleeve, looking curiously at the dazzling array of wine jars in the Tavern, and whispered, "Sir, the wine from the Xianzhou... no one has tasted it yet. I think Oleg might like it."
Phantylia immediately seized the opportunity, his smile growing even more eager:
"Miss, you have excellent taste! The wines here are all premium products shipped directly from the Xianzhou Alliance. Everyone who has tasted them raves about them! I guarantee you'll love the flavor."
Her gaze returned to Lin Hai.
Seele browsed the dazzling array of goods on the Tavern's shelves, her fingertips brushing against the wine jars bearing the seal of the Xianzhou.
Finally, they selected a jar of wine that they liked.
One can faintly smell the refreshing aroma of plums emanating from the jar.
Lin Hai stood casually to the side, relaxed, his gaze gently fixed on Seele, as if he were just an ordinary man accompanying a female companion.
However, Phantylia dared not be careless in the slightest.
While enthusiastically introducing the drinks, she secretly observed Lin Hai with the most discreet gaze.
Every subtle expression he made, every natural breath he took, was observed by her.
Her identity was now undeniably confirmed, but precisely because of this, the doubts in her heart only grew stronger.
How did this young man acquire such power—enough to shake mountains and even defy common sense—in such a short time?
The secret hidden behind this made Phantylia eager to know what was going on.
"Have you made your choice? This plum wine has a sweet and refreshing taste, but a strong aftertaste; it's perfect for enjoying."
With a professional smile, Phantylia carefully wrapped the wine jar and said, "If you find it to your liking, our shop can also provide delivery service in the future, delivering it directly to your location."
Seele took the wine jar, and Lin Hai nodded slightly in acknowledgment. Without saying anything more, they turned and left the Tavern together.
Phantylia stood at the door, his enthusiastic smile lasting for a long time, until the two figures disappeared around the street corner before gradually fading away.
Her gaze became deep and calm.
Phantylia waited quietly in the Tavern for a moment, and after confirming that no one was paying attention, his figure blurred and twisted like ripples on water.
The next moment, a plain-looking guard wearing the standard armor of the Silvermane Guards quietly emerged from the back alley of the Tavern.
Phantylia's disguise was so perfect that not only was her appearance flawless, but she also imitated his walking posture and aura perfectly.
Recently, she has been collecting information about the surrounding terrain.
Now, it has finally come in handy.
With his familiarity with the terrain and excellent concealment skills, he was able to achieve his goal.
Phantylia trailed far behind Lin Hai and Seele, like a true night patrolman, using the shadows of buildings and sparse pedestrians as cover.
Her tracking methods were extremely sophisticated; she always maintained a safe distance, minimizing her presence.
The journey was uneventful, and Lin Hai and Seele returned to the magnificent entrance of Qlipoth Fort.
Hidden in the shadows of a street corner in the distance, Phantylia watched their figures disappear into the depths of the fortress before stopping.
She knew very well that Qlipoth Fort, as the core stronghold of Belobog, would be heavily guarded.
More importantly, Lin Hai himself was among them.
If she continues to get closer, the risk of exposure will increase exponentially, and given Lin Hai's demonstrated perception abilities, she is very likely to be detected.
Phantylia could only suppress his intense curiosity. Like a ghost blending into the night, he glanced deeply at the brightly lit castle before retreating into the deeper darkness.
Although she failed to penetrate the core tonight, at least she successfully approached her target and got close to Lin Hai.