I became a mermaid egg and saved the Imperial Marshal

Wen Yi raised the cup and drank it in one gulp.

"We can fight on the front line without any worries, thanks to excellent managers like Lord Scott, who lead the people to work hard and provide us with a stable supply of materials."

"No, it's what I should do."

The two of them then clinked glasses and exchanged cups, with some compliments to each other.

Qi Yan was not interested in this kind of social interaction, so she focused her attention on the food on the table.

It has to be said that Sascot knows how to read people's hearts very well. Today's dinner is exquisite but not luxurious. It not only shows his intentions, but also caters to Huo Linyuan's cold temperament.

The dishes are of authentic Chinese style, with a good combination of meat and vegetables, and they look delicious.

One of them was Qi Yan’s favorite, the braised lion’s head. He remembered that this dish would always appear on the family’s dinner table every time he was discharged from the hospital.

While he was savoring the meal, a pair of chopsticks fell on the lion's head.

Qi Yan looked up and found that the owner of the chopsticks was looking at him.

Huo Linyuan nodded at the lion's head, as if asking him if he wanted to eat it.

Qi Yan's head was full of black lines. Even if he wanted to eat, he had to be able to eat. He was just an egg now...

As if sensing Qi Yan's depression, Huo Linyuan's mouth corners curled slightly, and the next moment his thin lips opened slightly, and the minced meat covered with sauce slid into his mouth with his movements.

Qi Yan swallowed subconsciously, and the four words "Beauty is a disaster" suddenly appeared in her mind.

The small interaction here did not attract the attention of others. After three rounds of drinking with Wen Yi, Sascott asked casually with a little tipsiness: "I wonder when the Marshal plans to return to Lingxing next?"

"Is Lord Scott issuing an order to expel us?" Huo Linyuan looked at him casually and said half-jokingly.

"How could that be possible?" Sascot waved his hands hastily. "I welcome the Marshal to come. How dare I turn him away?"

"To be honest, I wanted to invite the Marshal to open the anniversary meeting, but I was afraid that it would delay the Marshal's schedule."

"But if I remember correctly, Lord Scott has already invited the Crown Prince to open the annual meeting." Wen Yi took over the conversation with a slightly cold tone, "Did the Lord ask for the Crown Prince's opinion before making this statement?"

"This..." Sascot was speechless for a moment, but he reacted after a while, "It was my negligence. The Marshal's arrival really aroused the enthusiasm of the people of Motia. Everyone is looking forward to the opportunity to attend the opening ceremony with the Marshal."

Seeing that Huo Linyuan didn't want to continue this topic and knowing that he had spoken out of turn, Sascott changed the subject in a timely manner and began to introduce the characteristics of Motia.

"There is an annual Lantern Festival on Lakeside Street tonight. I can't guarantee other things, but Motiya's night lanterns will definitely dazzle your eyes."

"Since Lord Scott recommends it so much, it would be a loss if we don't go and take a look."

The two of them exchanged a few words, and finally Sascot left the table first with the help of his servants, saying that he was drunk.

Before leaving, he extended an invitation to Huo Linyuan again: "There will be a grand fireworks display after the opening ceremony tomorrow. Please be sure to come and enjoy the event. On behalf of all the people of Motia, I welcome you."

After Sascot left, Huo Linyuan looked at Wen Yi and asked, "How is it?"

Wen Yi shook his head: "No abnormality was found."

-

Back in the room, Huo Linyuan opened the window, took out the Night Falcon he had assembled earlier, and clicked a few times on the terminal.

Then the nighthawk flapped its wings and disappeared into the night in the blink of an eye.

Qi Yan drove the Xiaocang to his side and wrote on the panel: Is there a problem here?

In Qi Yan's memory, the original text did not mention anything abnormal about Sascot.

"Just in case." Huo Linyuan touched him through the protective shield, then changed the subject, "Yanyan, do you want to go see the lanterns?"

Qi Yan was not interested, but in order not to make him worry, she still swayed back and forth: "I want to."

On the other side, Sascot returned to the room and got rid of the servant's support. At this moment, he didn't look drunk at all.

After dismissing his attendants, he opened the terminal and sent out a message.

-

Linhu Street is right next to Sascot's mansion. Huo Linyuan took Qi Yan for a stroll on the street.

The streets were lined with flowers and at the end was a small river with colorful lights on the riverbank.

The night view here is very similar to that of Earth. If it weren't for the phantom of a blue whale swimming past them from time to time, Qi Yan would probably have the illusion that she was on Earth.

He was originally not in a good mood, but at this moment he was completely attracted by the scenery before him.

Crossing the street and walking to the river, the world in front of you seems to have turned into a dreamland as the scenery changes.

There are undulating suspension bridges, row upon row of pavilions and towers, and cruise ships and pleasure boats. Flowers are blooming all around, and countless 3D lights have transformed into flying birds, occasionally emitting a low and melodious cry.

The combination of virtual and reality makes this place like a paradise on earth.

"Hurry, hurry, the show is about to begin."

"You wait for me."

From time to time, pedestrians passed by them in a hurry, which aroused Qi Yan's curiosity.

Huo Linyuan took him onto the suspended bridge, and Qi Yan discovered that the river water below was crystal clear, and there was another world under the transparent water.

The colorful stage, the layers of crowds, the busy streets along the river, and the prosperous scene stretch for thousands of miles along the river.

The suspended bridge stops on the other side of the river, and under the bridge there is an entrance to the world under the river.

Qi Yan jumped off the bridge first, then turned around and stretched out his little tentacles to pull Huo Linyuan.

At this moment, a dark shadow suddenly jumped out from the crowd and rushed towards him.

Qi Yan instinctively drove the Kokura to dodge, but when the black shadow passed by him, he hesitated for a moment, and at this moment the black shadow pushed him away and stepped onto the suspension bridge.

The Kokura was pushed to the side, and Huo Linyuan quickly retrieved it.

Looking at the direction where the black shadow left, Huo Linyuan frowned.

Qi Yan was just about to say something when a loud bang suddenly broke through the sky, and then countless people began to rush out from the world at the bottom of the river.

Huo Linyuan reacted quickly and took Qi Yan onto a suspended bridge.

When they floated up into the air on the suspension bridge and looked down, they saw that the previously bustling world on the river had become a mess.

Qi Yan looked at Huo Linyuan anxiously, only to find that Huo Linyuan was also looking at him at this time. No, to be precise, he was looking at the Kokura.

Following his line of sight, Qi Yan noticed that there was a bloody handprint printed on the protective shield of the Kokura.

It’s that person just now!

"Go back first." Huo Linyuan pinched the little tentacle, then wiped off the blood calmly.

When they were halfway there, they received a video message from Wen Yi: "There was an attack on Central Street, the cause is currently unknown."

After a pause, Wen Yi continued, "Do you need me to contact the guards?"

The escort troops were a small advance team that followed Huo Linyuan back from Andromeda. In order to deal with emergencies, Wen Yi arranged for them to stay in the port area after they arrived in Motia.

"Hold the troops for now, notify Ling Qing to mobilize the 12th Army to quickly find out the cause."

"Yes."

After hanging up the call, Wen Yi's expression became serious.