Incident

"It's nothing, nothing," Dilina calmed down a few seconds later.

As if embarrassed by her earlier loss of composure, her lips moved slightly, and she offered Yun Xi an apologetic smile.

Just then, someone nearby called her.

"Miss Yun Xi, please excuse me for a moment." Dilina took the opportunity to end her conversation with Yun Xi.

Yun Xi nodded, not pressing for details.

After Dilina left, others also started approaching Yun Xi to talk.

Yun Xi didn't refuse anyone who approached her.

It wasn't just that they wanted to pry information out of her; Yun Xi also used this opportunity to learn more about Qinglan Town.

Things like how Qinglan Town had simple customs, only paid 20% in taxes, and which shops in Qinglan Town were worth visiting...

With her fabricated identity as a noble backed by wealth, Yun Xi was easily accepted by others.

Of course, there were also a few individuals with ill intentions. They were well-disguised and indirectly inquired about how much 'inheritance' she had left, whether she had plans to leave town to hunt monsters recently, and so on.

However, Yun Xi could see through their intentions at a glance. They were essentially trying to figure out if there was any more profit to be made from her, and then find ways to trick or rob her.

—Like the young man with a rather handsome appearance in front of her.

"Miss Yun Xi, I wonder if I have the honor of teaming up with you? We could go out and fight monsters together.

My strength is quite decent; I've already learned the Fireball Technique, Rocket Technique, and other sorceries. I definitely won't hold you back."

The smile on Yun Xi's lips had faded. She didn't reply, merely shaking her head.

At this moment, a fool next to them chimed in.

"Miss Yun Xi, don't pay attention to him. Look at me. I'm only 25 this year and have already become a Level 10 Sorcerer. In about a year, I should be able to break through to intermediate level."

"My plan is to head to a major city to live after breaking through to intermediate level. If you miss your hometown, I can accompany you."

He couldn't discern the ill intentions of the handsome young man before him. He foolishly treated the other as a 'competitor' and actually started a self-introduction to Yun Xi in a way that resembled a dating proposal.

The coldness in Yun Xi's eyes instantly dissipated, and she felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

The handsome young man, pushed to the back, looked at the figure blocking him with disbelief.

Isn't this guy an idiot? Trying to court a fallen noble lady? Doesn't he even consider if she'd be interested in him? No, wait, how did I get sidetracked too?

Yun Xi chose to turn around directly, no longer bothering with the two individuals, one calculating and the other simple-minded.

Of course, if the guy who wanted to scheme against her tried to approach again, she wouldn't hold back.

Fortunately, they were quite sensible. Seeing that Yun Xi had no intention of engaging with them, they didn't try to embarrass themselves further.

Yun Xi casually picked up a clear drink, not drinking it, but slowly walking through the banquet, gathering useful information from her neighbors.

Remarkably, she actually overheard information about the Enchanting Accessories Shop.

"Look at my newly purchased jewelry, isn't it beautiful? This was made with White Crystals."

"No way, you actually spent White Crystals on jewelry?"

"I saw this style at the Enchanting Accessories Shop. It looks like a sale item, an accessory with no attributes."

"Yeah, that's right. I managed to snag the only sale accessory. Isn't that amazing?"

"If I remember correctly, this White Crystal accessory costs one White Crystal too. I really don't understand why these accessories are so expensive. And there are even higher-level accessories that require Green Crystals to purchase. Why doesn't he just rob a bank?"

"Sister, you're absolutely right, it's too expensive. If my son hadn't brought me a few White Crystals last month, I wouldn't have been willing to spend it either."

"Speaking of White Crystals, I remember a few years ago my daughter brought back some Green Crystals. It's related to that incident."

"That incident?"

"Yes, the related quest for that incident. I have to say, the great nobles are willing to spend a lot. My daughter was qualified to participate just once and received Green Crystals as a quest reward. I don't know if there will be a next time."

"Don't even think about it. Your daughter was lucky to come back. Who knows how many lives were lost there. Besides, that incident is old news, isn't it? It happened years ago."

"No, you don't understand. I have inside information; I heard that thing is starting again."

"What, have there been new developments recently?"

Hearing this, Yun Xi pondered, Could the 'incident' these people are talking about be the reason Dilina just lost her composure?

"Our information here is limited, so you might not know. I went to the capital a few days ago. Our Qinglan Town seems to have been designated as a key inspection area. It seems to be because that incident is going to be restarted."

Key inspection area... Yun Xi frowned slightly.

She had learned from the "Shuyu Plains Basic Introduction" that in Duke Kirin's State, if a town was experiencing or about to experience a major incident, it would be listed as a key inspection area to prevent people from blindly going there.

And from the discussion of these people, 'that incident' had already occurred once several years ago.

"I heard that the higher-ups are preparing to list related quests. I don't know if we will be affected by then."

"We won't be. That place is still some distance from our Qinglan Town. No matter how much it spreads, it won't reach us."

"Alright, alright, stop talking. That level of quest is not for us. There's a rumor that this time the Grand Duke will send his own children personally. I don't know if it's true."

Hearing this, Yun Xi suddenly realized that this was indeed a significant 'incident.'

After all, the Grand Duke of a state was the highest leader of that country. His children would be equivalent to princes and princesses. If this level of person were to undertake a quest...

There was no doubt that this incident was far from simple, potentially involving treasures of Legendary rank or higher, or knowledge passed down through history.

Only rewards of this caliber would be worth the personal risk for the children of the great dukes.

The group seemed to want to continue their discussion, but Dilina took the stage to announce the start of the auction.

Attendants entered like a school of fish, ushering the guests orderly into the side hall, where everyone was seated according to their arrangements.

The side hall wasn't large, about the size of an ordinary classroom, more than enough to accommodate a few dozen guests.

Yun Xi sat in a seat towards the right of the center, quietly awaiting the start of this small auction.

"Distinguished guests, first, we welcome you all."

"Next, I will briefly introduce the items up for auction today."

[One-time Advanced Detection Talisman...]

[Moonstone Detection Ring...]

[High Forest Green Jade Necklace...]