Marriage, Assassination, and Chaos

The words of the Nightless Sky Huo Le sounded vaguely familiar to Lin Yu.

He coughed softly, correcting the Nightless Sky Huo Shu: "I have no intention of marrying Lord Huo Le."

The Nightless Sky Huo Le immediately spoke.

"Yes, who said I was getting married? -- I'm planning to have Sherlock pursue Nightless Sky Fire Apricot!"

Upon hearing this, the Nightless Sky Huo Shu was even more shocked and spoke excitedly.

"The Nightless Sky Fire Apricot? How did you come up with that?"

However, the Saint Orchid Kui next to it was more excited than the Nightless Sky Huo Shu.

"What?! The Nightless Sky Fire Apricot! You... how dare you!"

Saint Orchid Kui looked at Lin Yu.

The Social Mask on the face of this young master of the Saint Orchid Family briefly cracked, and the polite attitude he had shown towards Lin Yu because he was wary of the "Nightless Sky Huo Shu's favor towards the other party" suddenly disappeared for a moment.

"You lowly Commoner dare to dream of marrying Direct Lineage of the Nightless Sky Family, Nightless Sky Huo Le... Do you really think your family will approve of your foolish plan?"

Nightless Sky Huo Le calmly spoke.

"In fact, I already visited my mother with Sherlock this afternoon."

She didn't spell it out, after all, Nightless Sky Huo Le didn't know what Lin Yu and her mother had talked about.

But that one sentence was enough to make Saint Orchid Kui blush.

"Damn it, damn it... How could the Nightless Sky Family Head agree to this?! He's not Royal Nobles, not even a member of the upper class or Noble... He's not even from City That Never Sleeps!"

The Nightless Sky Huo Shu quickly looked at Saint Orchid Kui: "Brother Kui, don't worry, Mother may just be 'not opposed,' there's still a chance."

Of course, in Lin Yu's view, if he really married Nightless Sky Fire Apricot in place of Sherlock, the Nightless Sky Family Head would indeed likely agree wholeheartedly...

Therefore, the saying "The Nightless Sky Huo Le" isn't entirely a lie.

Lin Yu was simply curious.

"I say, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot's older brother the Nightless Sky Huo Shu? Why is Saint Orchid Kui more excited than the Nightless Sky Huo Shu?"

A rare, slightly joyful smile appeared on Nightless Sky Huo Le's face as he responded in a low voice.

"It's very simple. Saint Orchid Kui is a suitor of the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot —he is the highest-ranking of all your competitors."

"Really? Isn't he the heir to the Saint Orchid Family, with a bright future ahead of him? Why does he need to marry into the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot?" Lin Yu said in surprise. "Didn't you Nightless Sky Fire Apricot had a bad reputation?"

"He didn't marry for personal gain. Saint Orchid Kui genuinely likes Nightless Sky Fire Apricot —although Fire Apricot has an eccentric personality, it seems he just likes that type," Nightless Sky Huo Le said seriously. "Precisely because he might inherit the Saint Orchid Family in the future, he doesn't need to use his marriage to climb the social ladder or seek personal gain. He only needs to choose a high-status appendage, Nightless Sky Fire Apricot perfectly meets his needs... Direct Lineage of the Nightless Sky Family, but not a favored one."

"However, that's precisely why his mother has never granted his request."

Lin Yu thought about it for a moment and accepted the premise.

Although he had always heard how terrible Nightless Sky Fire Apricot's personality was, considering that Saint Orchid Kui's hobby was to go to the Outer City's edge Gray Street Three, to take on difficult commissions and play the role of a mercenary, it seemed that having some special preferences in choosing a partner was acceptable.

At this moment, Saint Orchid Kui, who had calmed down slightly, looked at Lin Yu and spoke again in a cold voice.

"Sherlock, is that it? You're quite good... I actually admire people like you who climb to the top by any means necessary, outsiders from the bottom. It's just a pity that you're using your efforts in the wrong direction."

"To achieve your own goals, you actually chose to covet the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot —you are making an enemy of me."

Lin Yu looked at Saint Orchid Kui and suddenly asked.

"The word 'to 'taint' is a bit too much; I haven't even seen the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot yet..."

Hearing Lin Yu's words, Saint Orchid Kui became even more furious, her anger visibly showing on her face. "Then you are even more blasphemous! You haven't even met Miss Fire Apricot... Marriage is sacred and inviolable. You don't even know if you like Miss Fire Apricot, how can you pursue her!"

"Do you want to pursue a marriage devoid of feelings and love, based solely on self-interest?"

Lin Yu felt a strange sensation upon hearing Saint Orchid Kui's words.

That's certainly true; it's a very correct statement. However...

"Is this something Royal Nobles you should say?"

Lin Yu suddenly understood the Nightless Sky Family Head's criticism of the various families.

At least the heir of the Saint Orchid Family is indeed a bit "naive".

As the future Tribe Leader of the Five Great Noble Families, how could he possibly expect love in his marriage?

Moreover, Saint Orchid Kui herself had just attacked him for being a "Commoner"...

On the one hand, this guy, as Noble, seemed to have a very enlightened concept of "freedom of marriage and love," but on the other hand, he retained some feudal concepts of "marrying someone of equal social standing."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yu looked at Saint Orchid Kui and asked sincerely.

Have you ever seen the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot?

"Of course, I have definitely met Miss Fire Apricot," Saint Orchid Kui said matter-of-factly. "I personally experienced Miss Fire Apricot's charm, and after meeting and talking with her, I developed a heartfelt admiration for her!"

Lin Yu then countered with, "Does the Nightless Sky Fire Apricot like you?"

Saint Orchid Kui remained silent.

Nightless Sky Huo Le chuckled, "Can Nightless Sky Fire Apricot really distinguish between you and the rest of the Saint Orchid Family?"

"I think it should be possible..."

Saint Orchid Kui muttered to herself.

Nightless Sky Huo Shu quickly interjected, "It's alright, feelings can be cultivated. Fire Apricot is the slow-burning type..."

The comfort offered by the Nightless Sky Huo Shu was more like adding fuel to the fire.

Saint Orchid Kui clenched her fists and looked at Lin Yu.

"Sherlock, I challenge you to Duel!"

Before Lin Yu could answer, Nightless Sky Huo Le spoke up softly, "My beloved cousin Saint Orchid Kui, after the Equality Act was enacted, Duel is illegal, even for Royal Nobles —don't you intend to inherit the position of Family Head? Then I'd be happy to tell Saint Orchid Lai this good news."

Saint Orchid Kui was speechless again.

But after a moment, he visibly Leng Jing down and said coldly, "Don't worry, besides a 'Duel,' I have many other ways to kill you... Even if you are favored by the Nightless Sky Family, you are still just a Commoner."

"You're not good at fighting either... and you 'Otherworlder' can't always be under protection."

He blatantly threatened Lin Yu, while simultaneously extending his hand and making a throat-slitting gesture at Lin Yu, implying that he was doomed.

And after Saint Orchid Kui made this gesture.

"Smack!"

All the lights suddenly went out, plunging the entire restaurant into darkness!

In that instant, amidst the faint commotion in the restaurant, Lin Yu immediately heard the sounds of his two groups of bodyguards simultaneously activating various devices and rapidly changing formation.

Bright searchlights were turned on, surrounding the three Royal Nobles.

At the same time, Lin Yu also felt that Nightless Sky Huo Le jumped over the table and stood in front of him.

"You're about to make a move, Saint Orchid Kui?!"

"What audacity!"

Saint Orchid Kui's furious voice drifted back. "I didn't do this..."

The curses of the Nightless Sky Huo Shu also rang out. "Where is the steward of the Jin Nan Family? What's going on? Why did the power suddenly go out!"

Listening to these people's remarks, Lin Yu suddenly thought of something.

"Hey, Nightless Sky Huo Le... what's Saint Orchid Kui's birth order in her family?"

"He is the Third Son, Saint Orchid Lai is the eldest son..."

After saying this, Nightless Sky Huo Le's expression changed slightly, realizing what Lin Yu meant by asking this question.

"Saint Orchid Kui, watch out, this is coming for your butler!"