Chapter 192 Attending Caesar's Banquet: Can't You Bring Your Own Drinks?
Above the sky, Little Grey and Xilian walked side by side toward the Divine Tree Court, preparing to attend the grand banquet hosted by Keludela.
Little Gray Fur put one hand on his hip, his lively eyes sweeping over the Divine Enlightenment Tree Garden in front of him.
The scene here is almost exactly the same as it is a thousand years later.
She couldn't help but take a second look at the giant tree trunks that stretched out on both sides of the road, their roots intertwined and blocking out the sun.
Xi Lian could see the magnificent venue in the distance, with melodious singing still lingering in the air.
She pointed excitedly ahead and said to the little gray-haired boy in a lighthearted tone:
"Hey buddy, look! The venue is right ahead."
"There's even singing! The atmosphere is so romantic."
Little Gray Fur lifted his foot and walked forward with light steps.
Soon, the people in front of the canopy saw a scene that was extremely familiar.
In the very center of the building ahead stands a majestic throne, the very place where Kexia and the Fire Thief had poured their hearts out to each other.
From afar, a warm and bright bonfire burned in the center of the venue, surrounded by a continuous stream of people, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Little Grey opened his clear, bright eyes wide, his heart filled with anticipation for the joyous banquet to come.
Just as Little Gray Hair was about to step into the venue, a tall and upright soldier suddenly stepped forward and stopped her.
The soldier wore a gleaming golden helmet and exuded an aura of authority and coldness; he was clearly no ordinary guard.
"Lord Broken Edge" Rabinus said in a serious voice:
"Distinguished guests, please wait a moment. Before entering the venue, please hand over all your belongings."
Looking at the warrior before her, who had been personally knighted by Kerudela, Xi Lian couldn't help but sigh softly:
"Hmm... Every time this hero appears, the originally relaxed and pleasant atmosphere instantly turns cold."
Rabinus straightened his expression and spoke in a serious tone:
"Caesar, being in a high position, had to act with caution and meticulousness, allowing no room for error."
"To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings, please do as I say."
Little Grey and Xilian, not wanting to needlessly provoke Krydela's hostility, obediently handed over their weapons.
But in Rabinus's eyes, what the two handed over was far from meeting his requirements.
Xi Lian spoke softly, her voice tinged with confusion and doubt, as she asked:
"I understand that you can't bring your own drinks to the banquet, but are you even going to confiscate books and quill pens...?"
Labinus crossed his arms over his chest, his tone carrying an unquestionable air of self-righteousness:
"If used properly, a quill pen can also be a deadly weapon."
"All personal belongings—'All'—Ms. Xilian."
Then, Rabinus emphasized his words slightly, deliberately reminding him,
"Don't worry. Your belongings will be properly kept by designated personnel."
A glint flashed in Xi Lian's eyes, and she instantly sensed something was amiss.
"Specialized personnel... proper handling... these are all subtle words."
The exceptionally intelligent Xi Lian immediately sensed something unusual in Rabinus's tone and wording.
She turned to look at the little gray-haired boy, her voice tinged with worry as she softly asked:
"Partner, it seems they're after the identification anchor. What should we do?"
Little Gray tilted his head and pondered for a moment, but couldn't come up with a clear idea.
She looked at Xi Lian with her big, innocent eyes and said earnestly:
"I want to hear your intuition."
"My intuition...?"
Seeing the little gray hair trust and rely on him so much, Xi Lian instantly dropped her relaxed demeanor and became serious.
She nodded her little head emphatically and said in an extremely firm tone:
"Partner, why don't we turn the tables and entrust the marking anchor to him for 'safekeeping'?"
"After all, Little Caesar pays special attention to her companions, and most of our whispers with the genius have probably already reached her ears."
"They could all guess what would happen next..."
Xi Lian paused, looked at the little gray-haired boy, and said in a playful tone, her lips slightly pursed:
"But that would actually be a 'shortcut' for us, wouldn't it?"
...
"Why? Why hand over something so important?"
"Aren't you afraid this is a trap, a banquet with hidden dangers?"
"How come handing over the items has become a shortcut?"
"A person can't give away all their confidence, or they'll become a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others!"
Why did Xi Lian do this?
"Lady Caesar is no small fry. Be careful, or she might capture you and turn you into puppets!"
At that moment, the Onphalus storyline playing on the screen abruptly stopped.
A barrage of questioning comments popped up below, densely covering the entire screen.
The people of Douluo Continent were surprised to find that their doubts about the plot had actually turned into comments on the screen.
Many people immediately realized that Sky Curtain's capabilities had been updated again.
Next, it will be Yu Xiaogang and Xi Lian's turn to appear and explain and analyze the plot for everyone.
The images of Yu Xiaogang and Xi Lian on both sides of the backdrop are enlarged.
Yu Xiaogang repeatedly recalled the images that had just been displayed on the screen, and stared at the barrage of comments that reflected the sentiments of the people on the mainland.
Confident in his unparalleled intelligence and eager to showcase his abilities before the entire continent, he immediately cleared his throat and began to explain in a deliberately profound manner:
"Ahem! The plot is quite obvious; it's just the security rules of the venue."
"Although Caesar is powerful, her strength lies in her leadership rather than her combat prowess. She is also afraid of being killed on the spot by an assassin."
"Therefore, all weapons must be confiscated from anyone entering the venue. Even if someone tries to assassinate you, they cannot kill you with a single blow without a weapon!"
"As for the shortcut Xi Lian mentioned, that's even easier to guess."
"As an empress, Caesar was extremely controlling; the more obedient her subordinates were, the happier she was."
"On the surface, it's about confiscating the items so they can't use them at the banquet."
In reality, Caesar coveted the engraved anchors in the hands of the Trailblazers and Xi Lian, wanting to possess this rare treasure and also to see their reactions!
"If the Trailblazers and Xi Lian hand over the goods obediently, the banquet will proceed smoothly. If they don't, this may be a trap set by the two of them."
"Xi Lian saw through Caesar's intentions, so she took the initiative to hand over the tracking anchor in order to curry favor with Caesar!"
After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, the corners of his mouth turned up high, and his face was full of pride and arrogance.
He waited with great anticipation, waiting for everyone in Douluo Continent to cheer for his analysis, admire him, and prostrate themselves before him.
However, only a very small number of people on the Douluo Continent were willing to listen to Yu Xiaogang's words, even if it was reluctant.
Many people even covered their ears the moment Yu Xiao opened his mouth, not wanting to listen to his nonsense and wild speculations.
After Yu Xiaogang finished his supposedly brilliant analysis, no approval message appeared on the screen.
The air was still filled with a dense barrage of questions, all from the public's puzzled inquiries.
This scene made Yu Xiaogang's face turn ashen and extremely ugly.
He suddenly realized that his eloquent and smug analysis had been completely ineffective.
It's like letting out a silent fart in front of everyone; nobody cares, nobody believes it.
(End of chapter)