Long Hair Was a Disadvantage in a Fight

Guests who received invitations had their places arranged in advance. Yongxing Hotel was hosting the banquet, and aircraft entered from different floors before being automatically directed to designated areas, so the traffic circling the building wasn't too congested.

After Xu Huo and Yan Jiayu entered, they first went to greet the Duchess.

The Duchess had never met Yan Jiayu before, but she knew Xu Huo would be bringing a female companion. She sized Yan Jiayu up discreetly and praised her. "What a lovely young lady."

Yan Jiayu was young, and her features made her look even younger. Even after dressing up, she still had a touch of childlike innocence.

"She's a Player too," Xu Huo said with a smile.

The Duchess dropped her air of condescension. "So she's a friend of yours. Is this your first time in District 011, young lady? I'll introduce you to a few people your age, so the banquet won't be too dull."

The two followed the Duchess and met several of her friends, who were on good terms with her. They included nobles and noblewomen.

This was all part of the usual routine. Before long, Xu Huo saw Bai Kou enter, surrounded by admirers.

Unlike when she had been at the Ancient Castle, her features now seemed to glow, and she looked especially radiant, yet also graceful and gentle. She attracted quite a few young noblemen.

Though everything she said was the same nonsense peddled by the New Wheel Cult, plenty of people were willing to flatter her.

She had changed her face again.

Seeing her heading his way, Xu Huo found it a little troublesome. He told Yan Jiayu and then made an excuse to go to the restroom, leaving the banquet hall.

After seeing him leave, Bai Kou smiled and sat down