Nightless Sky Huo Le's Declaration

To be fair, Saint Orchid Kui wasn't actually arrogant enough to accept quests in the Outer City in her true form.

He still simply put on makeup and disguised himself.

Unfortunately, he saw through Lin Yu's Master of Disguise almost instantly.

Lin Yu's long career of disguise, especially the process of disguising himself as "May May" and "Zhu Ming," has made him extremely sensitive to "minor adjustments" on other people's faces.

So...

"If Saint Orchid Kui doesn't have any twin brothers, or if there's no one in the Saint Orchid Family who looks almost exactly alike, then this should be the real one."

Lin Yu made his judgment.

This guy, who claimed to be a "confidant of Royal Nobles," turned out to be a "Royal Nobles" himself.

Moreover, he should be the Direct Lineage heir—otherwise, he wouldn't be so close to the Nightless Sky Huo Shu.

But if the "captain" is "Saint Orchid Kui"...

Why did he do that?

Does Saint Orchid Kui mean the employer?

Why is he hanging out with the Nightless Sky Huo Shu again?

Lin Yu's mind raced.

"His association with the Nightless Sky Huo Shu has nothing to do with his trip to the Outer City to accept the C-77 commission."

"Based on the information provided by the Nightless Sky Family Head, there's only a very small chance that Saint Orchid Kui is the employer..."

"Most importantly, if the person answering the phone is indeed the 'employer,' his personality is completely different from Saint Orchid Kui's."

If we further analyze this based on the rather mystical principle that "all Royal Nobles have flaws"...

"Perhaps this 'Saint Orchid Kui's' problem is that she likes to go to the Outer City to be a mercenary?"

Lin Yu speculated.

Regardless, Lin Yu still planned to find an opportunity to get in touch with Saint Orchid Kui.

After all, while Saint Orchid Kui may not be the employer, there is a very high probability that he knows who the employer is!

This was crucial intelligence for Lin Yu.

Just as Lin Yu was pondering how to approach Saint Orchid Kui...

The Nightless Sky Huo Shu and Saint Orchid Kui, accompanied by their bodyguards, butlers, and servants, headed straight for him and Huo Le.

"So they came for us?"

Lin Yu spoke with some surprise.

"Not necessarily. After all, Saint Orchid Kui is also the type who loves to eat, drink, and have fun. Among the heirs of the Five Great Noble Families, he is the one who loves to travel the most, second only to Fire Apricot," Nightless Sky Huo Le said in a low voice. "But since he saw the two of us, he will definitely come over to say hello."

While Nightless Sky Huo Le was explaining, the two of them had already arrived at Lin Yu and Nightless Sky Huo Le's table.

The Nightless Sky Huo Shu crossed its arms and exclaimed, "Oh, isn't this Nightless Sky Huo Le? What a coincidence!"

He greeted Nightless Sky Huo Le in a very arrogant manner.

"It's quite a coincidence," said Nightless Sky Huo Le, glancing at Saint Orchid Kui beside him. "Mr. Kui has good taste; the food at this restaurant is excellent."

Saint Orchid Kui grinned. "Of course, Miss Huo Le... But, would you mind introducing this gentleman next to me?"

"Sherlock, my advisor."

"Nightless Sky Huo Le said calmly."

"Oh, so it's the famous 'Detective' Sherlock," Saint Orchid Kui said with a smile. "I've often heard Mr. Huo Shu talk about you. He said that with your help, the position of Family Head would surely be in his grasp."

This Saint Orchid Kui's speaking style is very different from when he was the captain.

It's as if they're wearing a Social Mask; they're polite, friendly, and gentle.

However, these friendly qualities are also distant and hypocritical, making people feel that he is somewhat unapproachable.

Fortunately, Lin Yu was currently operating under the identity of "Sherlock," making the situation relatively easy to handle.

Faced with the other party's polite yet tentative flattery, Lin Yu readily agreed.

"Thank you for your compliment, sir, but it is indeed true."

As he said this, Saint Orchid Kui laughed.

"You're quite confident... However, Sherlock, I still want to remind you," Saint Orchid Kui paused, "Even though the Nightless Sky Family Head may have some favoritism towards you, Mr. Huo Shu also appreciates your talent."

"But as a Commoner, it's best not to overstep your bounds or interfere too much... Not all Noble are as kind and gentle as Mr. Huo Shu. You don't really have any real 'backing,' so be careful not to be used and then discarded like trash—there's a proverb where you're from... If there's no prey, Bow and Arrows and arrows and hunting dogs become useless. I hope you, Sherlock, will carefully consider your choice."

Saint Orchid Kui said with a slight smile.

Before Lin Yu could speak, Nightless Sky Huo Le smiled and looked at Saint Orchid Kui.

Compared to the sarcastic Saint Orchid Kui, Nightless Sky Huo Le, though wearing a smile and speaking in a similarly calm tone, was much more direct in its content.

"Stop interfering in the affairs of the Nightless Sky Family. Are you implying that I'm using Sherlock?" Nightless Sky Huo Le said with a smile. "You don't need to worry about that, Mr. Kui. You should take care of your own family's affairs first—your Saint Lan family meeting is about to start, and I'm really looking forward to the results."

Despite being rebuffed by the Nightless Sky Huo Le, Saint Orchid Kui maintained her smile.

At this moment, Nightless Sky Huo Le spoke again.

"By the way, that saying goes, 'When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked.' If you want to use their saying, go back and have some advisors study it carefully. Don't embarrass the Royal Nobles by making these outsiders think you're illiterate."

Saint Orchid Kui's smile became slightly distorted.

The Nightless Sky Huo Shu spoke coldly, "Nightless Sky Huo Le, don't go too far!"

"Am I being unreasonable?" Nightless Sky Huo Le laughed. "Nightless Sky Huo Shu you can't please Mother, all you can think of is poaching her... What a foolish tactic! No wonder Mother doesn't like you!"

"Ha, do you think you're so likable?" the Nightless Sky Huo Shu said urgently. "You clearly have the blood of Saint Lan flowing through your veins, yet even Brother Kui of the Saint Orchid Family doesn't support you... Even when you actively went to support Saint Orchid Lai, they only agreed because of the pressure from Brother Kui and me forming an alliance."

"You, who's disliked wherever you go, can't possibly be even a fraction as good as me!"

"I promised Sherlock enormous benefits... but what have you actually promised him by following you?"

Nightless Sky Huo Shu spoke, Nightless Sky Huo Le glanced at Lin Yu and then laughed.

"Idiot, I'm not like you who only makes promises and empty words..."

"I'm about to give Sherlock a tremendous gift," Nightless Sky Huo Le, looking at Saint Orchid Kui. "Mr. Kui, didn't you just say that Sherlock, being a Commoner, shouldn't interfere in Noble affairs?"

"I'm telling you, he'll soon no longer be Commoner —he's about to marry into the Nightless Sky Family!"

Nightless Sky Huo Le.

Upon hearing this, both the Nightless Sky Huo Shu and the Saint Orchid Kui changed their expressions slightly.

"You want to marry him?! Nightless Sky Huo Le, you're truly ruthless!"

"The Nightless Sky Huo Shu said in disbelief."

Hearing the other party's shocked words, Nightless Sky Huo Le was equally astonished.

"Ah?"

What nonsense are you talking about?