I, the leader of the esoteric sect, am doing great things in the infinite world!

"Sir, please speak. Our entire conversation was conducted confidentially through an official channel."

"But there can be no leasing. I want you to actually buy those land properties, even if the cost is greater than the gain."

“Your will, Mr. Abraham.”

The golden matrix trembled slightly: "Do you require any other services?"

"Not at the moment. How can I contact you if I need anything?"

“Normally you can call our official number directly,” the voice replied. “Our phone line is open 24 hours a day; after all, communicating using invisible techniques requires melting an equal amount of gold every second.”

Li Lin burped; he was startled.

Seemingly sensing that the customer opposite had no further desire to buy, the golden matrix gradually faded, finally extinguishing with a soft "poof" sound in the air, its noise becoming almost inaudible.

"Thank you for your support, Mr. Abraham."

A card with a black background was visible beneath the transfer agreement.

Li Lin approached like a dog smelling a bone, picked up the metallic black card, which was etched with the same style of cursive script: Walden Pond.

Nothing else.

However, in Li Lin's data field of vision, a bright light rose from that black card.

Invitation to Walden Pond Bar

[Tier 1 Mysterious Artifact.]

[Characteristic: Accuracy. This item always points precisely to the place of its birth. The holder can find a fixed place for feasting.]

[Characteristic: Seeking Knowledge. You must keep it in a book, tucked between two adjacent pages. The current cost has been waived.]

[Description: Sometimes, something should look different in history. Sometimes, our memories, even of the physical form, change. But some things remain unchanged.]

This is actually a Tier 1 Mystic History Affinity Artifact. In the Mystic Simulator, although Mystic History can also be controlled by Sichen as a principle, it does not seem to possess power itself. Instead, it depicts the world's unknown myriad details and its many past events.

Li Lin's eyes grew brighter and brighter. He couldn't wait to put on his shoes, clutch the black card in his hand, and rushed into the street.

The instant he stepped onto the street with the black card in his hand, a phantom, overlapping path appeared in the air, radiating brilliant light. Passersby walked across it as if they were completely oblivious.

This path leads only to Walden Pond Bar.

......

60 distinguished guests arrive

The sky above Walden Pond pub is always the color of rain.

Located in Vienna's cultural district, it appears to be a nightclub and salon for the upper class to indulge in pleasure. Its entry threshold is a shareholding of more than US$50,000, which, converted into the common currency of continental Europe, is equivalent to £10,000.

On the second floor of Walden Pond, behind a golden curtain, a disciple wearing a ferocious mask bowed behind the man. Neither of them spoke, yet they exchanged information; their method of communication was incomprehensible.

“He accepted…that’s good.” The brown-haired man adjusted his glasses as he stood on the edge of the railing, watching the rising smoke. “But the Key Hunters aren’t our focus; we just can’t tolerate this variable. We need to be fully prepared before the Wave phenomenon occurs.”

"after all--"

He didn't finish his sentence.

Because of his passionate nature, Li Lin rode his bicycle and crashed through the door of Walden Pond Bar.

"Anyone who invades the territory of our Great Wu will be defeated and crushed by Sheng."

Heaven knows where he got that bicycle, yet it managed to smash through the heavy doors of Walden Pond Bar without completely collapsing. The loud noise came all the way from the doors, causing the men and women who were whispering sweet nothings in the dance floor and booths to stop swaying and turn to look at Li Lin as he made his dazzling entrance onto the stage.

"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen your grandpa before?" Li Lin jumped off his nearly broken bicycle with his neck stiffened, shamelessly taking advantage of everyone present.

The servants on both sides silently surrounded him. Master Li chuckled, picked up the completely broken bicycle, and handed it to the servants with their empty hands.

Attendant: "???"

They were clearly there to drive away troublemakers, so why did this person have the audacity to hand them the vehicle he had damaged?

"Help me park my car in the back parking lot." Li Lin patted his servants on the shoulder and walked towards the dance floor. Everyone avoided him as if they had seen a demon.

Aside from dueling shows, they had never seen anyone dare to cause trouble at Walden Pond pub.

Li Lin stood in the center of the dance floor, looking up at the brown-haired man on the second-floor viewing platform who was wearing a bartender's uniform and glasses and gave off a refined and cultured vibe.

The man also cast a meaningful glance at Li Lin.

He raised his hands and clapped softly, then the applause grew louder and louder, but his voice even drowned out the applause:

"Welcome, welcome, welcome to our distinguished guests! They've arrived in such an incredible way! How are you all—are you satisfied with your guest's entrance?"

Scattered applause and laughter then rose from all directions, the guests smiling awkwardly as if this could cover up their serious lapse in composure.

“Please, Mr. Abraham.” He stretched out his hand, and the steps hidden behind the curtain descended one by one. Everyone stared in astonishment at the bright staircase illuminated by the lights—they had never seen anyone who could climb to the second floor on their first visit.

"Heh heh, so you're quite brave, huh?" Li Lin let out a strange laugh like an elder of the Soul Palace, lifted his right foot and stepped onto the stairs, leaping several steps in a row.

"What?! Impossible?!"

Li Lin suddenly started shouting. The man standing on the second-floor viewing platform showed a slight look of surprise and doubt. Li Lin's sudden behavior made him feel vaguely annoyed.

Immediately, Li Lin stumbled backward back to the first step of the stairs: "I didn't move at all."

He looked up at the brown-haired man and raised his right hand: "You stopped time! Is this your Stand ability?"

A flicker of emotion crossed the brown-haired man's calm face, and his breathing became heavier.

“No, Mr. Abraham, please don’t do such a pointless thing.” He said with a slight smile, “If you wish to stay on the first floor for a while longer, please do so, but I hope to see you on the second floor as soon as possible. There are some things I must discuss with you.”

"In addition, I will offer each guest who has come from afar a cup of 'python water' in the hope of easing your shock and discomfort."

He pushed up his glasses with his finger, then bowed slightly to the bewildered crowd before turning and disappearing behind the golden curtain.

With nothing to do, Li Lin began to wander around the first floor of the underground bar.

A dozen minutes later, Li Lin, tired from shopping, sat alone on a long sofa, crossed his legs and leaned back against the backrest, placed his left hand on top of his right hand on his lap, and only his nose and lips were visible under the brim of his top hat.

He put on a grand show, but it was completely useless.

No one dared to sit with him, or even across from Li Lin. Wherever he went, a row of seats would be empty. He was universally hated.

At this moment, someone got up and walked to the bar counter, gently pressing the bell on the counter.

jingle--

As the bell rang, a woman wearing a black veil stood up from under the bar and pushed a glass of prepared python water in front of the man.

Li Lin, who was only focused on posing, widened her eyes in surprise.

As the guests left with their drinks, Li Lin slowly moved to the edge of the sofa, coughed lightly, got up, and went to the bar. He glanced around warily, like an underground party member making a rendezvous, and whistled as he pressed the bell.

jingle--

With a crisp sound, nothing happened.

Li Lin tiptoed slightly to peek inside, but seeing nothing, he continued pressing the buttons.

Ding-a-ling—

Several pairs of eyes noticed this side, and when they saw it was Li Lin, they hurriedly turned their heads away, afraid that Li Lin would notice them.

The beautiful woman still hadn't shown herself, so the impatient Li Lin started frantically banging on the bell.

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring—

The incessant ringing of bells interrupted the beautiful music, completely breaking everyone's thoughts and conversations.

Everyone turned to look at Li Lin, but none dared to speak out. The stairs leading to the second floor of Walden Pond remained in place, each step appearing as white as a blade under the lights.

Li Lin was personally invited by the bar owner, which alone suggests that Li Lin's status is likely far superior to that of everyone else hanging out on the first floor.

But this couldn't go on, so after a brief and hurried discussion, someone stood up and walked over to Li Lin: "Don't waste your time. This is your first time here. She won't show up."

Li Lin indeed stopped frantically pressing the alarm and glanced at him sideways.

The heavily pregnant guest seemed a little flustered, but then he saw Li Lin beckoning him to come closer.

Driven by an irrepressible curiosity, the guest sat down next to Li Lin.

Do you know who owns this place?

The guest nodded: "Of course, you've already seen him. He's both the bartender and the owner here. He always calls himself 'Forget-Me-Not,' but I don't think anyone would choose such a name, so it's probably an alias."

"Then do you know how I got in?"

This time, the guest shook his head. Li Lin's words had completely piqued his curiosity. In fact, everyone present wanted to know how Li Lin had gotten in and how he had the right to go to the second floor.

Li Lin narrowed his eyes slightly.

61 Your life is as insignificant as a speck of dust.

"Actually, I caught that person... that forget-me-not... a few... weaknesses."

It is well known that Li Lin often cannot straighten his tongue.

"Whoa—" The fat guest's eyes widened, and he quickly covered his mouth with his hand to avoid making too loud a sound.

"What leverage do you have over me?" He couldn't contain his curiosity and leaned closer to Li Lin.

"Fatty, you should know that the drinks he makes aren't ordinary drinks, right?"