At dusk the next day, Feiyue stood in front of the window on the third floor of the Silver Moon Laurel Hotel, looking at the sunset that was slowly sinking into the horizon. Her fingers gently brushed the leaves of the small white flower on the window sill. She was wearing a dark purple velvet evening dress with a fine silver lace pattern on the hem. The neckline was not deep or shallow, just enough to reveal a delicate collarbone. The long silver hair was tied into an elegant bun and fixed with a silver hairpin inlaid with pearls. A few strands of hair hung down by the ears, adding a bit of lazy style. Her face has been carefully modified - using illusion magic to fine-tune the outline of her facial features, making the originally too soft and cute Loli appearance become refined and aggressive, more like a well-born and educated northern aristocratic lady, rather than the "Blood Claw Witch" who caused a bloody storm in Nightmare City and "everyone screamed for beatings". She checked her outfit one last time in the mirror to make sure there were no flaws, then picked up the silver brooch engraved with a wing pattern and pinned it on her left chest. That was the "ticket" prepared by Old Ski for her - the cover was hot-stamped with the emblem of the Jinyan family - a burning golden sun with a red gem embedded in the center, which refracted bright light under the light. She also spent an hour practicing how to exude the temperament of an "independent northern investigator" in her words and deeds - a slightly distant but polite scholarly demeanor, as well as professional confidence in the identification of antiquities. Thomas Sr. Prepared a detailed background information for her, including her work experience in the North, several famous antiquities she had appraised, and her connections in the industry. This information is sufficient to withstand ordinary cross-examination. When the setting sun completely sank into the horizon and the gas lamps in the Evernight Palace lit up one after another, Feiyue walked out of the door of the Silver Moon Laurel Hotel. A carriage arranged by the Jin Yan family had stopped at the door of the hotel on time according to the time specified on the invitation. The carriage was pulled by two white horses, and the carriage was painted deep red, with the emblem of the Jinyan family printed on the door. The coachman was an old man wearing a dark blue uniform. He was taciturn. After seeing Feiyue showing the invitation, he just nodded slightly and motioned for her to get on the bus. The carriage moved smoothly along the main road of the Evernight Palace, passed through the bustling streets of the central area, and entered a quieter and more luxurious neighborhood. The buildings here are taller and more exquisite than those in the West District, and each building is like a carefully crafted work of art. Neatly pruned sycamore trees line both sides of the street, their leaves glowing golden in the light of gas lamps. After driving for about a quarter of an hour, the carriage stopped in front of a magnificent manor. The Jin Yan family's manor occupies an entire block. The exterior walls of the manor are made of white granite, about three meters high, and are decorated with exquisite wrought iron fences. The gates are two black cast-iron gates, with the emblem of the Jin Yan family inlaid on them - the burning golden sun, shining under the light of the door lights. On both sides of the door stood two waiters wearing black dresses and white gloves. They politely checked the invitations of each guest, and then guided the carriages into the manor one by one. After Feiyue's carriage passed through the gate, it drove into the manor along an avenue paved with cobblestones. On both sides of the avenue are neatly manicured lawns and flower beds. There are some white stone sculptures scattered on the lawn - there are angels, goddesses, and eagles about to take flight. Each piece is of exquisite craftsmanship and is obviously the work of a master. At the end of the avenue is a magnificent three-story white building - the main residence of the Jin Yan family. The style of the building is neoclassical, with a row of tall Corinthian columns on the front supporting triangular pediments. The mountain flowers are carved with exquisite reliefs, depicting the great achievements of the ancestors of the Jinyan family. The main entrance of the building is a four-meter-high oak door inlaid with golden decorations that shines under the light. The carriage stopped in front of the main house. A waiter quickly stepped forward, opened the car door, and respectfully extended his hand to help Feiyue get out of the car. Feiyue stepped onto the steps covered with red carpet, took a deep breath, and then stepped into the main residence of the Jin Yan family. The scene inside the door made her slightly stunned. The hall of the main residence of the Jin Yan family was even grander than she had imagined. The height of the hall reaches two floors, and a huge oil painting is painted on the dome - it depicts the magnificent scene of the Sun God driving a golden chariot in the sea of clouds. The walls of the hall are hung with large portraits and landscapes, each framed in exquisite golden frames. The floor is covered with wool carpets handwoven by Italian craftsmen with complex and exquisite patterns. Hundreds of guests have gathered in the hall. The air is filled with the rich aroma of perfume, flowers and delicious food, accompanied by the soft sound of strings, creating a luxurious and elegant atmosphere. The guests gathered together in twos and threes, talking and laughing. The men wore well-tailored gowns, the women wore gorgeous gowns, and their jewelry sparkled under the lights. There is an elegant and cheerful atmosphere in the air. Feiyue took a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray, took a sip, and then walked around the hall seemingly casually. Her eyes, like a falcon hidden in the dark, quickly scanned every corner, capturing every conversation that might contain information. "Have you heard? Duke Edmund is going to exhibit the 'Star of the Morning' tonight..." "Really? That legendary antiquities? I thought it was just a legend..." "It is said that it is a treasure passed down by their family from ancient times, and it contains some kind of mysterious power..." "Shh... Keep your voice down, this kind of thing should not be discussed in public..." Feiyue remembered those fragmentary fragments of the conversation in her heart, but remained calm on the surface, just sipping the champagne elegantly and occasionally exchanging a few innocuous greetings with the guests around her. Her eyes searched the crowd for tonight's protagonist - the head of the Jinyan family, Duke Edmund Jinyan. Soon, she found the Duke in the center of the hall. It was an old man who looked to be about sixty years old. His hair is already gray, but it is combed meticulously, his face is clear, his nose is high, and his gray-blue eyes are shining with a sharp light that does not match his age. He wore a dark blue tuxedo with a golden sun brooch pinned to his collar - it was the token of the Jinyan family patriarch. He was standing in the middle of the hall, talking to several guests who seemed to be distinguished. He behaved calmly and spoke elegantly, showing the majesty and grace of the head of the family. Feiyue noticed that although Duke Edmund was talking to someone, his eyes would drift to a certain direction in the hall from time to time - that was a closed carved wooden door on the east side of the hall. Behind that door is the private area of the Jin Yan family, which is not open to the public. She secretly recorded this detail in her mind. In the following time, Feiyue pretended to admire the oil paintings on the wall while secretly observing everyone at the banquet. She noticed that Duke Edmund had brief private conversations with many nobles during the banquet. Every time he talked, he would lead the other person to a relatively secluded corner, lower his voice and look serious. Although you couldn't hear what they were talking about clearly, judging from the expressions of the nobles, it was obvious that the topic was not easy. Among them, there were two conversations that attracted Feiyue's special attention. The first part is with an old man wearing a black robe and a silver cross necklace. The old man's temperament was solemn and solemn, and his movements carried the majesty of a religious leader. Feiyue recognized him from the information provided by Old Ski - that was Augustine, the senior representative of the Church of the Holy Relics stationed in the Royal Court of Eternal Night. He talked with Duke Edmund for about five minutes, during which both of them looked serious. Augustine even frowned slightly, and then nodded, as if they had reached some consensus. The second paragraph is with a middle-aged man wearing a dark green velvet coat and a monocle. The man's temperament was shrewd and philistine, and he could tell he was a businessman. When he was talking to Duke Edmund, he always had an attentive smile on his face, but there was a calculating light in his little eyes. Feiyue did not recognize his identity, but she could feel that the aura exuding from this man was completely different from other nobles - it was a mixture of copper odor and philistine, which made people uncomfortable. Feiyue kept the faces and characteristics of the two people firmly in mind, and then while everyone's attention was focused on Duke Edmund's speech announcing the official start of the dinner, she quietly exited the hall, followed a relatively secluded corridor, and dived deeper into the manor. Her target was the study room of the Jin Yan family. According to the information provided by Thomasski, the study room of the Jinyan family is located on the east side of the second floor of the main house, next to Duke Edmund's private office. This is where the Jinyan family stores important documents and valuables. It is heavily guarded, but not without loopholes. Feiyue used [Shadow Step] to hide her breath and footsteps, and like a melting shadow, she silently climbed up to the second floor along the thickly carpeted stairs. She could feel that there was a faint fluctuation of magic in the air on the second floor - it was the residual breath of some kind of warning barrier. But the level of this kind of enchantment is not high, and it is not difficult to bypass them. She walked quickly along the corridor, and after turning a corner, she saw the dark brown oak door - there was a bronze plate hanging on the door with the word "Study" engraved on it. At the door of the study, two guards in black uniforms stood. They wore short swords at their waists and scanned both ends of the corridor with vigilant eyes. Feiyue didn't push through. She returned to the corner and took out a small silver button-like disc - it was the "barrier-breaking talisman" given to her by Thomasski, which could interfere with magic perception and people's attention within a certain range in a short period of time. She gently threw the barrier-breaking talisman to the other end of the corridor. When the small disc hit the ground, it made a very slight "click" sound, and then a wisp of light gray smoke came out. The attention of the two guards was indeed attracted by the soft sound and smoke. They looked at each other, and one of them clenched the dagger at his waist and cautiously walked toward the direction of the smoke to check. The moment his figure disappeared around the corner, Feiyue moved. Her figure was like a silent lightning, appearing behind him before the remaining guards had time to react. The five fingers of her right hand came together, condensing a weak blood energy, and gently pressed it on the back of the guard's neck - a gentle and irresistible force poured into the guard's body. His body softened slightly, and then he slowly slipped to the ground and fell into a brief drowsiness. Feiyue supported his body and leaned him gently against the wall, making him look like he was napping. Then, she took a bunch of keys from the guard's belt, tried them quickly, and unlocked the study door. The door lock made a crisp "click" sound and the door opened. Feiyue stepped in and gently closed the door. The scene in the study made her hold her breath. The Jin Yan family's study room was bigger than she imagined. The area of the room is approximately one hundred square meters, and the four walls are covered with bookshelves that stand from the ceiling. The bookshelves are densely filled with various books and scrolls. There is a huge mahogany desk in the center of the room. There are some documents and books spread out on the table, and there is also a copper desk lamp, which emits a soft yellow light. In the corner of the room, there are several glass display cabinets, which display some antiquities and works of art - ancient pottery pots, bronzes, jade carvings, as well as some crystal balls and rune stones that look like magic items. Feiyue's eyes quickly swept across the room, and finally landed on a secret letter among the pile of documents on the desk. On the cover of the letter was a seal she had never seen before - it was a pattern consisting of two crossed keys and a scale, which looked like the emblem of an organization. The seal of the envelope was sealed with red wax, and the emblem was also printed on the wax. Feiyue carefully picked up the letter, took out a thin silver blade from her arms, gently pried open the lacquer seal, and took out the letter paper inside. The handwriting on the letter paper is neat and smooth, using standard upper-class writing style. But the content of the letter made Feiyue's heartbeat suddenly accelerate: "To His Excellency Duke Edmund Jinyan, the Patriarch of the Jinyan Family: Regarding the handover of the 'Star of Dawn', we are ready to receive it. Please transport the items to the border town of the Starry Holy Kingdom, 'Dawn Castle', before midnight on the 20th of this month. Our personnel will be at the designated location to meet you. In exchange, the "Holy Light Blessing Agreement" we promised will take effect within thirty days after the handover of the items is completed, and all your family's properties and personnel in the Holy Kingdom of Starlight will be fully protected by the Holy Relic Church. Please be sure to ensure the safety of the items during transportation. This transaction is of great importance and cannot be missed. - Holy Relic Church, Foreign Affairs Department, Cardinal Augustine." Feiyue tightened her fingers slightly as she held the letter. Morning Star - The Jinyan family really plans to transfer it out of the country! Moreover, the counterparty to the transaction turned out to be the Church of the Holy Relics! She quickly memorized the contents of the letter, then folded the letter carefully, put it back into the envelope, and restored the lacquer seal to its original shape. She put the letter back in its place, and then quickly scanned the other documents on the desk to make sure that no important information was missed, and was about to leave - At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps and voices outside the study door. Feiyue's heart tightened suddenly. She looked around quickly and her eyes fell on a huge grandfather clock in the corner of the room. She walked quickly to the grandfather clock, opened the clock door, hid sideways, and then gently closed the clock door. Almost at the same time she hid it, the study door was pushed open. Two people walked in. "Father, are you looking for me?" This was the voice of a young man, who sounded about in his twenties, with a clear voice and a hint of respect. "Well, close the door." This was an old and majestic voice - it was Duke Edmund Golden Flame. Fei Yue looked out through the carved gaps of the floor clock. I saw Duke Edmund and a young man who looked about twenty-five or six years old, standing in front of the desk. The young man's appearance is somewhat similar to Duke Edmund, but his lines are softer. His short golden hair is meticulously combed. He is wearing a tailored white dress and looks handsome and elegant. He is William Jin Yan, the eldest son of the Jin Yan family. "You already know about Morning Star's transfer plan, right?" Duke Edmund asked straight to the point. "Yes, Father." William nodded, "Cardinal Augustine has confirmed with me the time and place of the handover." "Yes." Duke Edmund nodded, and then changed the subject, "But that's not what I want to tell you." He paused, and his eyes became serious: "I have received reliable information that someone is eyeing our 'Star of Morning'. And that person has probably infiltrated tonight's banquet." Feiyue's heart sank suddenly. "What?!" William's face changed slightly, "Who is it? Someone from the Church of the Evil God? Or a Night Watchman?" "None of them." Duke Edmund shook his head. "It's an 'independent investigator' from the North named Vera. Her public identity is an antiquities appraiser, but according to the intelligence I received, she is likely to have a close relationship with Cecilia, the chief of the Night Watch Dove Faction." Feiyue felt the cold sweat on her back slowly seeping out. "Then what should we do?" William asked, "Should we send someone to monitor her?" "No." Duke Edmund waved his hand, "That would only alert the enemy. Let her continue to attend the banquet and make her think that we have not discovered her. After the banquet is over, we will send someone to follow her secretly to find out her details and whereabouts. Then..." A cold light flashed in his eyes: "Find a suitable opportunity to deal with her." "Understood." William nodded, "I will arrange someone to do it." "One more thing." Duke Edmund took out a silver key from the desk drawer and handed it to William, "This is the key to the underground secret room. The 'Star of Morning' is now stored there. Before transferring it, you must ensure its absolute safety. Apart from you and me, do not let a third person know the location of the secret room." William took the key and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, father." "Okay, you can go out first. Don't keep the guests waiting too long." Duke Edmund waved his hand. William bowed, turned and left the study. Duke Edmund stood in front of the desk for a moment, then turned and left the study, closing the door behind him. In the study, silence returned. Feiyue gently walked out of the floor clock and stood in the empty study, her face a little solemn. Her identity has been exposed. Not only did the Jin Yan family know about her existence, they also planned to attack her after the banquet. Moreover, they also planned to transfer the "Star of Morning" to Dawn Castle on the border of the Starry Holy Kingdom in three days. She must get the "Morning Star" before they move. But before that, she must leave the manor safely. She took a deep breath, adjusted her expression, then opened the study door, walked quickly along the corridor towards the banquet hall. When she returned to the banquet hall, everything looked the same as before. The guests were still chatting and laughing, the music was still playing melodiously, and the waiters were still serving the guests with wine and food. But Feiyue knew that beneath this seemingly calm surface, a large net targeting her was slowly tightening. She must get out of here as soon as possible. But just as she was about to find an excuse to leave early, a hand suddenly reached out from behind her and patted her shoulder gently. "Ms. Vera, right?" A gentle and smiling voice sounded behind her. Feiyue trembled with fright... Turning around, she saw a man who looked about thirty years old, looking at her with a smile. He was wearing a dark gray dress with a silver rose brooch on his collar. His short dark brown hair was meticulously combed. He had a handsome face and a calm and elegant smile at the corner of his mouth. His eyes were deep and clear, as if he could see through people's hearts. "I am Raymond Jin Yan, the second son of the Jin Yan family." He introduced himself, and then extended his hand to Fei Yue, "I heard that you are an antiquities appraiser? I am also very interested in antiquities. I wonder if I can ask you some questions?"
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