The Beautiful Legend of Xixi Li (Part One)

Xilan Duchy.

"Master Xixi Li."

[Starfish Touch] Anemo smiled, her wrinkled face creasing as she was finally ushered, under the watchful eyes of dozens of people, before the talented Xilan female scholar who had invented the Alpha Particle Catastrophe Weapon.

She was beautiful.

She was much younger than Anemo had imagined, cool and arrogant. Even just sitting there, she seemed to look down on Anemo from above.

Although Anemo was a member of the Grand Natural Sciences Academy, she had secretly met with Reilo of the Sun Energy a month earlier because of the catastrophe panic in Saint Grand Fort. His knowledge and wisdom had astonished her, so she naturally held this famous Xilan scholar, who was as renowned as Reilo, in considerable esteem.

Under Xixi Li's puzzled gaze, the old woman handed her an invitation.

"A month ago, Dr. Reilo of the Sun Energy caused widespread panic while conducting secret research in Saint Grand Fort. So, besides visiting the Xilan Duchy to explain what happened and prevent your country from misunderstanding, I'm also here on behalf of the Grand Royal Academician Committee to sincerely invite you and several other renowned academicians to attend the Grand Royal Science Conference."

"Reilo of the Sun Energy... attending a scientific conference in your Grand Duchy?"

Xixi Li had large, deep-set blue eyes. Her high nose and striking features were typical of the Xilan People. She looked at Anemo with a slight frown.

"Wasn't it only two years ago that your Grand Duchy held its last conference? And... you're actually inviting Xilan academicians to attend your conference?"

Anemo understood her doubts.

At a time like this, anyone would suspect that it was a Grand Duchy plot.

"Hehe, please don't worry, Master. This invitation was personally authorized by His Majesty the King. As for the