The great hall of the Debus family was in an uproar.

  "This, this..."

  Many nobles were shocked when they saw Alice, and the reason why they could recognize Alice as the heroine of "Dream Awakening" at a glance was that Lin Lei's carving skills were too good.

  Lin Lei has transcended the realm of 'technique', and through his stone carvings, he has fully expressed the charm and captivating essence of a woman. When these nobles laid eyes on Alice for the first time, they were 100% certain that the woman before them was the goddess of their dreams.

  Many nobles looked at Alice and then turned their heads to look at Lin Lei.

  Quiet!

  The entire hall fell into absolute silence. Almost all the nobles guessed something and they also understood that it was not good to speak out now.

  But that silence made Alice feel embarrassed and flustered in her heart.

  Alice glanced at Lin Lei with the corner of her eye, who was standing beside King Clyde, still so calm and collected. He just quietly looked at her.

  Regarding Lin Lei.

  Alice's heart was also very complicated, with regret and resentment. Resentment towards Lin Lei's stone sculpture made her unable to become the legitimate wife, even falling into an awkward situation. But at the same time, this stone sculpture also made her understand Lin Lei's feelings for her.

  Kala also felt somewhat embarrassed.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to make an announcement," Bernard's voice rang out, his face still beaming with a smile. "My son Carl is getting engaged to Miss Lorraine and Miss Alice today."

  As he spoke, Bernard walked over to Kalan's side and pointed at Lorraine, saying: "This is Miss Rorin, my son Kalan's legitimate wife. And this is Miss Ailis."

  At this moment, a low discussion sound filled the entire hall, and from time to time, these people would cast their eyes on Lin Lei.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats." Bernard said with a smile.

  The nobles and wealthy people in the entire hall took their seats one after another. At the banquet, some members of the Debus family were still very enthusiastic, but many nobles kept glancing at Alice, sometimes also looking at Lin Lei.

  Lin Lei held his wine glass and walked to the corner of the hall, casually sitting down on a sofa.

  "Boss, I heard many people talking about you." Beibei jumped onto Lin Lei's thigh.

  Lin Lei sipped his wine lightly, "Let them gossip if they want to, I'm fine, it's just... Alice, I'm afraid she's not feeling well."

  Now Lin Lei is very calm when facing Alice.

  He also understands now that his stone sculpture 'Dream Awakening' has had a great impact on Alice.

  Sitting in a corner, Lin Lei quietly watched as Kalan, Ailisi and Luolin mingled among the guests, drinking alone.

  "Lord Lin Lei, why are you drinking alone here?" A fair-skinned beauty with blue long hair walked over and naturally stood beside Lin Lei, while also extending the wine cup in her hand.

  Lin Lei also clinked glasses with her.

  "My name is Sasha. I wanted to talk with you, Lord Lin Lei, before the banquet, but it seems like you're very popular among girls and I didn't even get a chance." Sasha said with a smile.

  Lin Lei took a look at Sasha.

  Sa Sa has a tall and slender figure, with a charming and elegant demeanor that is captivating in every conversation. Her eyebrows and eyes also have a hint of seductive charm. This kind of woman has a more feminine charm than those noble ladies.

  "A girl? Aren't you a girl, Sasha?" Lin Lei asked with interest.

  Sasha took a light sip of red wine and smiled: "Girl? I've been married for eight years already. Still a girl?"

  Lin Lei was somewhat surprised.

  "But on our wedding day, my man died." Sasha said with a wink at Lin Lei.

  "Uh..." Lin Lei stared at Sasha in surprise.

  Sasha couldn't help but giggle at Lin Lei's reaction, then took a sip of the red wine in her cup and smiled at Lin Lei: "Lord Lin Lei, you're really, very cute."

  Lin Lei couldn't help but laugh.

  This Sasha is really annoying.

  "Sasha, what are you doing here?" The Duke of Paderson walked over with a smile.

  Sasha turned her head and glanced at Paderson, pretending to be angry: "Duke, I just chatted with Lin Lei for a while, and you came. Well, you guys chat." Sasha said, throwing a flirtatious glance at Lin Lei before leaving.

  Duke Paderson gazed at Sasha's back for a moment before walking over to Lin Lei.

  "Lin Lei, how are you feeling?" Duke Paderson said to Lin Lei.

  "What's wrong?"

  "Ah, Sasha." Duke Paderson gave Lin Lei a look, "Lin Lei, Sasha is a beautiful woman who has many admirers in the noble circle. Just look at her figure, those eyes, that small mouth, oh..."

  Lin Lei could only smile.

  "I can tell you, Sasha is very interested in you. Seize the opportunity and you'll be able to win her over." Patterson whispered, patting Lin Lei's shoulder.

  Lin Lei took a glance at Patterson: "Not interested."

  Paderson stared at Lin Lei in surprise.

  "Lin Lei." Paderson suddenly lowered his voice and said to Lin Lei, "Tonight after the banquet is over, don't rush to leave, I have something to talk to you about."

  Lin Lei was taken aback.

  How so mysterious?

  "You're not going to leave me hanging, are you?" Paderson said with mock indignation.

  Lin Lei glanced at Patterson and thought to himself, "I'd like to see what you're really up to." Lin Lei was actually worried about finding an opportunity to get close to Patterson.

  "Duke, please be at ease, I will wait a bit longer tonight." Lin Lei smiled and replied.

  It wasn't until after eight o'clock in the evening that many of the nobles began to leave. Lin Lei, however, did not rush to leave, as he still remembered his appointment with Patterson.

  "I'd like to see what you're going to do."

  Lin Lei quietly stayed in the hall.

  "Lin Lei, I'll go first." Clyde said to Lin Lei and left. The entire hall was getting emptier and emptier, until Lin Lei, who was getting a bit anxious, walked out of the hall and into the corridor outside, where the cool night breeze blew.

  Just then, a male waiter quietly walked over.

  "Lord Lin Lei, the Duke requests your presence." The male servant said in a low voice.

  "So mysterious?" Lin Lei was surprised in his heart.

  "Lead the way." Lin Lei's surface was still calm, while Beibei remained curled up in his arms. The male servant led Lin Lei into a very narrow and gloomy small path. Judging from the marks on this road, it was clear that few people walked here.

  "Where to?" Lin Lei said in a low voice.

  The male servant bowed respectfully and said: "Lord Lin Lei, it is the Duke's orders, do not let anyone else see Lord Lin Lei."

  "Oh?"

  Lin Lei's eyebrows furrowed, but Lin Lei did not show fear, instead continuing to follow the servant forward. The two of them walked one in front of the other through a narrow path, then wove through a small grove of trees, opening a hidden door. Only then did they arrive at a small building.

  "This Debus family, and such a secluded place." Lin Lei thought to himself.

  Unless others can fly, it's a bit difficult to find this hidden little building.

  The male servant led Lin Lei directly to the living room of the small building.

  "The Duke, Lord Lin Lei has arrived." The male servant stood at the entrance of the living room and said respectfully.

  "Haha, Lin Lei has arrived?" Paderson, wearing a black long gown, walked out of the room from the living room, and his eagle eyes shone with surprise when he saw Lin Lei. He hurried over, "Lin Lei, come in quickly."

  The male servant beside him bowed respectfully and said: "Duke, I'll take my leave then."

  "You can go now," Paderson said casually.

  The male servant turned his head respectfully and was about to leave, but Patterson's right hand suddenly shot out at high speed. Patterson's right hand, like a sharp knife, fiercely inserted into the left chest cavity of the male servant from behind.

  "Ah!" The male servant turned his head with difficulty, looking at Duke Paderson in disbelief. He couldn't understand why the high and mighty Duke Paderson would want to kill him!

  Unfortunately, his eyes completely dimmed in an instant as his heart was completely shattered.

  "Duke, what's going on?" Lin Lei asked calmly from the side.

  The Duke of Paderson was a seventh-level warrior, and it would be easy for him to kill an ordinary attendant with only second-level warrior strength.

  The Duke of Paderson took out a handkerchief from his waist and wiped the fresh blood on his hands, then casually threw it to the ground.

  "Lin Lei, don't worry about it, I just didn't want anyone to know that you and I met," said the Duke of Paderson with a smile.

  Lin Lei looked at Duke Paderson with a puzzled expression: "Not letting anyone know?"

  The Duke of Paderson nodded confidently: "You can rest assured, this secret place was arranged by me and Bernard. Bernard only knew that I wanted to use this place, but he didn't know who I was going to see. As for the only servant who knew about our meeting, he's dead too. So, no one knows about my meeting with you."

  Lin Lei made up his mind and stepped into the living room.

  "Duke Paderson, this seems like a big deal." Lin Lei smiled and looked at Paderson.

  Paderson nodded, "That's natural, and I've already arranged a substitute. In other people's eyes, I've long returned to the Duke's mansion. Except for Bernard, my butler, probably only you know that I'm here."

  "Proxy?"

  "What does Duke Paderson want to see me for in such secrecy?" Lin Lei asked with interest.

  The Duke of Paderson looked around and immediately closed the large door of the living room.

  "Come, let's talk inside." The Duke of Paderson pulled Lin Lei and walked towards the inner room of the living room. After entering the inner room, Paderson activated a mechanism. Suddenly, there was a sound of "creaking" rocks moving, and a stone door appeared.

  Inside this small building there is also a sealed secret room.

  "Lin Lei, come in." Paderson smiled at Lin Lei.

  Lin Lei nodded and stepped inside.

  In the dimly lit room, Patterson lit three candles before smiling at Lin Lei.

  "No way, whether it's my duke's mansion or yours, there are too many prying eyes. It's not safe." Paderson let out a long sigh and said.

  Lin Lei also knew that his own mansion had always been under the gaze of the Holy See of Light and the Clydesdale horse.

  Because the mansion was arranged by Clyde, and the servants were also sent by Clyde. It's normal for there to be Clyde's informants here too. Those guards are from the Holy See of Light. In fact, Lin Lei's actions in the mansion have been exposed to both sides all along.

  "His Excellency Paderson, it seems like today's matter is quite important. Please speak, what is it." Lin Lei said with a smile.

  Paderson pulled out a magic crystal card from his bosom: "Lin Lei, there's 10 million gold coins inside."

  "One billion gold coins?" Lin Lei waited for Patterson's explanation.

  "Lin Lei, to be honest with you," Paderson said helplessly. "After my brother appointed me as the 'Minister of Finance' of the Kingdom of Fenlai, I took advantage of my power to embezzle money for myself. I've been doing it perfectly all along. But this time, the smuggling deal I made with another family was too big. According to my investigation, my brother... may have already discovered it."

  Paderson remained true to his word and did not reveal the Debus family.

  "Is the smuggling scale too big? But what does this have to do with me?" Lin Lei smiled at Patterson.

  "Of course it matters," Padgett said hastily. "Although Clyde and I are close brothers, I am very clear that he is ruthless when he takes action. I have to find a way out for myself. After all, so many years have passed, and if this matter is investigated, many past events will be investigated."

  "So I was wondering if you could put in a word for me with Mr. Daws at the Yale Club. I know you two are pretty close." Paderson managed a faint smile.

  "Yale?" Lin Lei somewhat understood what the other person meant.

  Paderson said helplessly, "In the future, when something happens, there are only a few forces on the entire continent that can rescue me from the imperial city of Fenley. The Dawson Chamber of Commerce is definitely one of them. The Kingdom of Fenley doesn't even dare to offend the Dawson Chamber of Commerce! And the Holy See of Light will not deal with the Dawson Chamber of Commerce just because of a corruption case."

  "As long as Dawson's company intervenes, it would be very easy to rescue me. However, I contacted the people at Dawson's company and they are unwilling to offend Clyde for my sake." Paderson looked at Lin Lei expectantly.

  "Lin Lei, Yale is the son of Dawson Chamber of Commerce president, his words are very useful. And Dawson Chamber of Commerce also values you highly, as long as you help me speak, it's absolutely no problem." Padderson said desperately, "If you don't save me, I'm afraid I'll die in the future, please help me, nobody knows what we talked about."

  "As long as you save me, one million gold coins are yours. Lin Lei, please!" Paderson's tone was sincere, and his eyes were filled with expectation!

  Lin Lei smiled.

  "Doesn't anyone know?" Lin Lei smiled brightly.

  "That's right, nobody knows." Paderson nodded repeatedly, his eyes already shining with joy.

  Suddenly, Lin Lei's entire appearance began to change rapidly, with black dragon scales emerging on his body, and dark thorns bursting out of his forehead. His hands also transformed into dragon claws, and his original eyes turned into the dark golden eyes of a Thorned Iron Armor Dragon.

  "You——" Patterson's face changed greatly, and he immediately sensed something was wrong. The internal Qi in his body began to surge up, and the muscles all over his body started to bulge.

  "Ah!"

  Lin Lei's tail, like a steel whip, pierced the air with a terrifying screech, and at a speed that Patterson couldn't react to, it fiercely lashed down on Patterson.

  "Bang!"

  Seventh-level warrior Paderson was directly blown up, blood flying everywhere.

  At the same moment, the iron whip bound Patterson's entire body, a rattling of bones, and Patterson was tightly bound, unable to move at all. Patterson struggled with all his might, but his arms could not break free from the restraints.

  Lin Lei controlled the dragon tail and lifted Patterson in front of himself.

  Lin Lei, who had completely 'dragonized', stared at Patterson with a pair of icy, ruthless dark golden eyes, and a cruel smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "You said, no one knows? Haha, that's just too perfect. I've been waiting for this opportunity for a long time."

  "You, you..." Patterson was completely stunned by this sudden scene.

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