Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, night had fallen.
Gu Cheng glanced at the time; it was already past seven in the evening.
The banquet time indicated on the invitation was drawing closer.
He didn't plan to dress up.
After all, he was just going to a banquet, not a grand ceremony.
Therefore, Gu Cheng simply changed into a clean set of clothes and prepared to go out.
As he passed Thor's room,
He couldn't help but soften his footsteps. Through the slightly ajar door, he could see Thor still fast asleep. Her breathing was steady, and a faint blush adorned her fair cheeks, making her look sweetly peaceful.
Gu Cheng didn't bother her, gently closing the door and leaving the villa.
…
However,
Shortly after Gu Cheng left,
Thor, who had been slumbering on the bed, slowly opened her eyes.
“Ah…”
Thor sat up and stretched lightly. A complex expression flickered in her golden eyes.
Although Gu Cheng said nothing was wrong,
She couldn't help but feel uneasy, as if something was about to happen.
“No!”
“I can't just leave him!”
Thinking this, Thor bit her lip, ultimately deciding to secretly follow behind Gu Cheng, providing protection in the shadows.
It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Cheng's strength.
She was just worried that he might get caught up in some unnecessary trouble.
“Hopefully I'm just overthinking it…”
Thor murmured softly.
Then she quickly got up and left the room.
But instead of going out the front door, she went to the window and leaped out, jumping straight from the second floor.
“Ah…”
The night wind brushed against her cheek.
Thor landed steadily on the ground without making a sound.
She looked up toward the distance.
The car Gu Cheng was riding in was already gone.
“Damn it! Too late!”
Seeing this, Thor couldn't help but curse under her breath.
However, she didn't give up because of this.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and a glimmer of brilliance flashed in her golden pupils.
The next second.
Thor abruptly opened her eyes, her gaze fixed on a direction.
“Found him!”
With that, Thor's figure shot forward like an arrow, dashing toward that direction.
…
The city shrouded in night, neon lights flashing, traffic flowing like water.
The black sedan Gu Cheng was riding in weaved through the bustling streets, finally coming to a slow stop in front of a golden and resplendent building.
“Mr. Gu, we’ve arrived.”
The driver got out and opened the car door for Gu Cheng, speaking respectfully.
“Mm.”
Gu Cheng nodded, stepping out of the car and looking up at the building in front of him.
This building, towering into the clouds, was entirely constructed from white marble. Under the illumination of the lights, it appeared especially grand and majestic.
At the front entrance of the building, two rows of bodyguards in black suits stood on either side. Each one had a cold face and sharp eyes, guarding the entire entrance tightly.
“Jade Mountain Villa…”
Gu Cheng muttered softly, his gaze sweeping around, his heart secretly alert.
He could sense that there seemed to be an invisible barrier surrounding this villa, blocking outside prying eyes.
However,
Gu Cheng didn't pay much attention to this, continuing to walk towards the villa.
Gu Cheng stepped onto the red-carpeted stairs.
The bodyguards on either side paused their gazes on him for a moment.
“Please show your invitation, sir.” One of the bodyguards stepped forward, speaking respectfully.
Gu Cheng nodded slightly, calmly handing over the gilded black invitation.
The bodyguard took it, examined it carefully, his expression slightly changing, a flash of surprise in his eyes that was difficult to detect.
They were all elite members carefully chosen by the Shigong family. Naturally, they had a deep impression of the guests the family head had specially instructed them about.
Although they didn't know Gu Cheng's true identity,
They were well aware of who the family head was. He was the authority figure of the Shigong family, controlling the entire economic lifeline of Japan. He was a figure who could make the whole country tremble with a single stomp of his foot!
The family head had specifically instructed them to treat with the highest level of courtesy any guests carrying invitations with the “Shigong Family Crest” printed on them.
Their status and position were beyond imagination!
“This is Mr. Gu Cheng, a guest the family head has specifically instructed us about, we must not be negligent.” He lowered his voice and said to his companion beside him.
Upon hearing this, all of his companions were startled. They immediately straightened their backs and looked at Gu Cheng with a hint of awe.
They were well aware of who the family head was.
He was the authority figure of the Shigong family, controlling the entire economic lifeline of Japan.
He was a figure who could make the whole country tremble with a single stomp of his foot!
And this young man, he was actually someone the family head valued so much.
His status and position were beyond imagination!
Thinking of this, the bodyguards’ gazes towards Gu Cheng.
Besides awe, there was also a hint of curiosity.
Gu Cheng took it all in, not paying any attention.
He strolled into Jade Mountain Villa, passing through the luxurious corridor carpeted in red.
He finally stopped in front of a sandalwood door carved with exquisite patterns.
A waiter in a tuxedo, seeing this, immediately stepped forward and respectfully pushed open the door:
“Sir, the banquet hall is here, please enter.”
As the servant opened the sandalwood door.
The sound of clamor immediately filled his ears, and his vision suddenly opened up.
…
Gu Cheng stepped into the banquet hall.
Soft lighting cascaded down, illuminating the luxurious decor.
Gu Cheng scanned the room, discovering that most of the guests were representatives from Japan's business and political circles, as well as some well-known companies.
Among them were some familiar faces that had appeared on television and in newspapers, all influential figures in society.
Gu Cheng looked around, taking it all in.
Gu Cheng’s arrival didn't attract much attention.
Only a very small number of people, upon seeing him, had a flash of unusual color in their eyes, then shifted their gaze away discreetly.
Gu Cheng didn’t care about that.
Instead, he noticed a few figures that he considered somewhat familiar.
…
However,
At that moment,
Gu Cheng’s peripheral vision caught a unique color.
In a corner of the banquet hall, a blonde maid dressed in an exquisite Gothic lolita outfit was carrying a tray and moving through the crowd.
Unlike other servants,
She possessed features that were completely different from those of the Japanese people.
She had a head of blonde hair, using bangs to cover her left eye.
Her exposed right eye was an emerald green, as brilliant as jade.
Her skin was white as snow, like the finest mutton fat jade, emitting a lustrous glow under the lights.
Most eye-catching.
Was the attractive figure she displayed.
Even wearing loose-fitting Gothic lolita clothing, she couldn’t hide her curves.
Especially her chest, which was practically bursting out, as if it was about to tear through her clothes.
Gu Cheng could feel that beneath the seemingly ordinary fabric, there lay an astonishing scale.
This blonde maid emitted a strong aura of magic.
Moreover,
What made Gu Cheng even more concerned was.
This blonde maid didn’t seem to like those guests very much.
Every time she passed by someone nearby.
Her face would display a clear look of disgust… completely unlike a normal maid's behavior.
?Noticing this.
Gu Cheng couldn’t help but shake his head.
Although this blonde maid’s magical aura was well concealed, it was completely transparent to Gu Cheng.
Obviously.
She was a demon.
And she was probably not weak.
At the very least, she was a superior-level demon.
Seeing this, Gu Cheng couldn’t help but ponder to himself, could this blonde maid be the superior-level demon who sent the invitation?
He pondered while subtly walking towards the blonde maid.
The blonde maid seemed to sense Gu Cheng’s gaze.
She tilted her head slightly, using her emerald-green eyes to look over.
Their eyes met…