Hai'en Anlosi.
This unremarkable-looking man with short blue hair was none other than the second son of the Anlosi family, one of the largest families in the Western Siwa Alliance. He was a business genius who dominated the shipping system of the Alliance and a powerful expert at the peak of the Tianwu realm... and the older brother of Liana Anlosi.
Upon learning that Liana had appeared in Hei Hui Town, Hai'en had come to this remote little town with his Anlosi family attendants and entered the restaurant where Liana was spotted.
He glanced around, and after taking in the scene of the messy restaurant, a trace of disgust and disdain flickered ever so slightly in his aquamarine eyes.
As a high-ranking figure in the Alliance, if it weren't for obtaining information about Liana, Hai'en clearly would not have stooped to enter such a place where the common folk dined.
However,
Disdainful as he was,
When he reached one of the most chaotic tables, Hai'en stopped his steps, silently gazing at the aftermath of the scene at the table.
Then,
Maintaining his usual elegant posture, Hai'en unhesitatingly extended his hand to the food remnants on the table and picked up a half-eaten crab leg.
"Eh?! Lord Hai'en?!"
Next,
With his attendants staring in shock, Hai'en paid them no mind as he brought the half-crab leg to his mouth and slowly licked it with his tongue.
"Enmm, this taste..."
Hai'en closed his eyes, seemingly concentrating, or perhaps sensing something. He continued licking while sensing.
"Lord Hai'en, w-what are you doing?"
Watching this, the attendant was dumbfounded, unable to believe what she was witnessing. She couldn't comprehend why the always-elegant Lord Hai'en would lick someone else's leftovers. How disgusting!
But the next moment, the attendant didn't need to think about this question any longer.
Because with a sudden surge of spiritual energy, a large water bubble appeared out of nowhere and immediately enveloped the attendant's head. Before long, the suffocating attendant collapsed to the ground, groaning in agony...
Hai'en, however, remained unfazed, his eyes closed as he silently sensed the faint trace of energy left on the food.
After several seconds, Hai'en slowly opened his eyes, and in his aquamarine eyes was a strange sense of satisfaction.
"This taste, this lingering spiritual energy, hehe... it really is Liana's. Such a nostalgic flavor~"
At first, after hearing the eyewitness's report about Liana wolfing down food in this trash heap, Hai'en had been somewhat skeptical.
Wondering if Liana had used a decoy to draw attention.
After all,
That girl had always been full of tricks since she was little.
But now it seemed, he had overthought it.
The human eye can be deceived, but the lingering spiritual energy and the flavor of Liana’s presence cannot lie.
"As expected, I knew you wouldn't die so easily."
Saying this, Hai'en opened his eyes and tossed the crab leg back onto the table.
He scanned the disarray of food on the table, and a look of distaste involuntarily appeared in his eyes.
Liana,
It seems that after lacking our guidance, you've fallen from grace these years.
To come down to such a lowly place where the commoners eat, and to wolf down food in such a disorderly manner?
Tsk tsk,
Sigh, looks like you truly need some proper discipline.
While feeling disgusted, Hai'en continued licking his lips.
But,
You’ve started eating, huh?
You should know, after reaching the level of a Gui Li realm expert, one's physical structure undergoes a tremendous transformation. Not only does their strength undergo a leap, but their bodies no longer need food, sleep, or even to excrete like ordinary people.
From what Hai'en knew, his sister Liana, after reaching the Gui Li realm, hadn't eaten anything except for the occasional snacks at tea parties or a symbolic sip of wine at banquets.
And now?
She actually came to a restaurant to eat? And even ate so much?
"Heh, heh..."
Hai'en couldn't help but let out an eerie laugh. All of this pointed to one fact.
Ever since Aeria was born, Liana's strength had been weakening, and after the twins were born, this weakening had accelerated at a crazy pace. Now, Liana’s power had likely already fallen below the Gui Li realm.
And judging by the trace of spiritual energy left in the food, Liana hadn't even retained the power of the Tianwu realm.
The current Liana was no longer the powerful and terrifying God-bestowed Daughter of ten years ago. She was just a useless person who had lost all her strength.
Heh, heh,
And yet, you still think you can escape with the Sacred Stone and Aeria?
I have to say,
Liana, you're truly naïve, naïve to the point of making me want to laugh.
Even at your peak, you couldn’t escape, so what makes you think you can now?
If you obediently hand over the Sacred Stone and bring Aeria back, you can still enjoy a peaceful life. But if you try to run...
"Hehe..."
With a cold laugh, a chilling smile slowly appeared on Hai'en's lips.
Then,
He slowly turned around, kicked the attendant's corpse aside, and walked to the window, gazing at Shestira, who was waiting for his response not far away, along with a group of puppet-like young girls behind her.
"Shestira, lend me the Valkyrie unit, I have a way to find my rebellious sister."
...
At the same time,
In the center of the Enigmatic Abyss, Lost City—Vesas.
"Da la da la da la, da la la la la~"
Humming a little tune, Bai Lianyue leisurely walked along the broken, desolate streets toward the little house she had just chosen. She was carrying a large bundle in one hand and a strange mechanical object that was still emitting steam in the other.
A delighted, radiant smile hung on the beautiful face of the young girl.
Undoubtedly, Bai Lianyue was in an excellent mood.
After over sixty years of being indoors... she not only got to enjoy a long-awaited feast, but also got a brand-new 'heating machine' and a large amount of fresh vegetables and fruits. It was quite a harvest.
Well, although there were some awkward memories along the way... those were minor details~
"I’ve gotten so many nutritious vegetables and fruits. I’ll make sure to give those little girls a good meal tonight~ Hehe~"
To see fresh food in such a desolate place like the Enigmatic Abyss, those little girls will definitely be very surprised and happy, right?
Bai Lianyue thought to herself.
She even smiled instinctively after briefly imagining Aeria and the others' smiles.
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But soon, Bai Lianyue stopped her silly grin and replaced it with a serious look.
Bai Lianyue curiously glanced at the big bag of food. At that moment, she suddenly realized a serious problem.
Enmm,
The ingredients are fresh, which is nice...
But,
It seems I’m not really good at cooking, huh?
Although Bai Lianyue always thought her cooking tasted okay, after recalling Xing Wu’s warning to her, she gave up the thought of cooking.
—"Dad... promise me that I’ll be the one to cook from now on. You, the taste-impaired, are not allowed in the kitchen, thank you!"—
Enmm,
Can’t cook?
Then should I find someone else?
Who should I ask?
Bai Lianyue thought for a moment. But considering that the Fallen Beasts in the Enigmatic Abyss probably weren’t skilled at cooking, after a brief thought, Bai Lianyue had only one person in mind.
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"Let's ask Severine."
That girl, before becoming my retainer, was a princess, right? Maybe she received some bride training?
Thinking this, Bai Lianyue was ready to go find Severine.
But,
Just as she took a step, Bai Lianyue paused. She lowered her head to look at her outfit, which was covered in food scraps, some blood, and slightly burned, making it not so elegant...
Considering Severine’s unusual obsession with her appearance, Bai Lianyue couldn’t help but reconsider her plan.
And remembering the process where Severine forced her to change clothes earlier, Bai Lianyue shuddered.
"Forget it, maybe I’ll just take a bath first and then go find Severine."
Scratching her head, Bai Lianyue pouted and muttered to herself.
However,
Just then, as if sensing something, Bai Lianyue’s body suddenly trembled, and her eyes narrowed sharply.
The next moment,
A voice, devoid of any emotion and ghostly in tone, slowly floated into Bai Lianyue’s ears.
—"Big sister, do you want to take a bath? I can serve you, I guarantee, I’ll get you... clean! Clean!"—
Bai Lianyue: I’m doomed...