"So do you understand now? If that person really is a Nihility Emanator, then not only me, not only Penacony, but even your companions are all in constant danger that could erupt at any moment."
"If you still don't believe me, you can send them a message right now. But you'd better be quick, because we can never predict whether an accident or tomorrow will come first. What Acheron wants to do and why she came to Penacony—we have no way of knowing."
Boothill stepped forward, reached out, and patted Dan Heng's shoulder meaningfully.
— — — —
"Boss is right inside. I've already greeted him. You can go in now."
In front of Yun Fan's room at the Dreamjolt Hostelry, Sparkle and Aventurine stopped. The former turned around, hands on her hips.
"I understand. Thank you no matter what, Miss Sparkle."
Aventurine gave Sparkle a very gentlemanly bow, then walked with somewhat heavy steps to the simple yet luxurious door. He took a deep breath and gently knocked.
"Come in."
A slightly lazy voice came from inside the room.
Having received his future boss's permission, Aventurine gently turned the doorknob and stepped into the room. During this, he politely said, "Excuse me."
Upon entering the room, the first thing that greeted his eyes was a slightly old but still exuding an air of luxury desk.
On the luxurious desk, several antique books lay quietly. Their spines were slightly curved and their pages somewhat wrinkled, like an elder who had experienced countless vicissitudes and witnessed the changes of mountains and rivers.
Looking further back was the signature object of the Dreamjolt Hostelry—or rather, of Penacony—the Dream Pool. The pool water was crystal clear, as if it had just been freshly replaced…
The layout of Yun Fan's room was largely the same as a standard hotel room but with slight differences, revealing an atmosphere that was simple yet not lacking in luxury.
"Hello, Mr. Yun Fan. I am Aven… Kakavasha. It is a pleasure to meet you."
Looking at the black-haired man sitting with crossed legs on the sofa, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and leisurely reading a book, Aventurine bowed slightly and greeted him respectfully.
Yun Fan seemed not to have heard Aventurine's greeting at all. He continued reading the antique book in his hands as if he had no intention of acknowledging the other party.
Aventurine did not feel any "anger" or "indignation" at Yun Fan's disregard. He simply continued smiling as always, standing quietly there like an ordinary hotel attendant.
After a short while, Yun Fan finally put down the book in his hands, picked up the water cup beside him, and took a light sip. Only then did he raise his head and look at the blond man before him.
"Kakavasha. Mm, hello."
Yun Fan nodded slightly, then lightly snapped his fingers.
'Buzz—!'
A faint energy fluctuation came. A small, exquisite chair appeared out of thin air behind Aventurine, as if created from nothing.
"Sit."
"Thank you, Mr. Yun Fan."
Aventurine was someone who had seen the world. Toward Yun Fan's offer of a seat, he responded with a polite smile and then sat down gently.
"Kakavasha? Isn't your name Aventurine? Why do you call yourself Kakavasha?"
'Here it comes!'
Aventurine thought to himself, but his expression remained unchanged as he said:
"Mr. Yun Fan, the name Aventurine was bestowed upon me by the Interastral Peace Corporation. My true name is Kakavasha—it is my name as a Sigonian. Therefore, please allow me to call myself Kakavasha in your presence."
Aventurine bowed slightly, his tone very respectful.
My real name is Kakavasha. The name the Interastral Peace Corporation gave me is Aventurine. By calling myself Kakavasha in your presence, it means I am willing to work for you from now on.
"Mm, I understand."
Yun Fan's expression remained unchanged. One hand lightly tapped the armrest of the sofa as his head lowered slightly, seemingly thinking about something.
"You should already know my purpose in seeking you out, right? Then I won't waste any more time. Tell me your choice."
Although Yun Fan already understood Aventurine's intention, the formalities still needed to be observed. Thus, he officially extended the invitation to Aventurine.
"Since Mr. Yun Fan thinks highly of me, Kakavasha is willing to go through fire and water for Mr. Yun Fan without hesitation!"
Aventurine stood up from his seat and performed a Xianzhou-style salute, raising his hand and bowing respectfully to Yun Fan.
"Very good."
Yun Fan nodded in satisfaction. With a gentle wave of his hand, a soft power lifted Aventurine back to a straight standing posture.
"Since you have agreed to work for me, I will naturally fulfill what I promised you. I will resurrect your sister."
— — — —
Xianzhou Luofu, Zhuming Port…
"Hello, Miss Topaz. I am Tingyun, representative of the Sky-Faring Commission's Minghuo Chamber of Commerce. On behalf of the Sky-Faring Commission, I welcome your arrival."
The beautiful foxian woman smiled gently and greeted Topaz politely.
"Hello, Miss Tingyun. I am Topaz, an employee of the Interastral Peace Corporation's Strategic Investment Department. I apologize for this sudden visit and any trouble it may cause the Xianzhou."
Respect given is respect returned.
Since Tingyun had greeted her so politely, Topaz—who represented the face of the Interastral Peace Corporation—naturally could not lose etiquette. Moreover, from a personal character standpoint, Topaz was not a bad person. Compared to the other Ten Stonehearts, her personality could basically be called that of a good-natured person.
"Haha, Miss Topaz, you are too kind. The Xianzhou welcomes any friend's visit. The Interastral Peace Corporation spans the galaxy and benefits all directions… The Xianzhou Luofu naturally welcomes your arrival."
Tingyun said with a light smile. Although there was no mockery in her words, they somehow sounded a little off.
"Let's not talk about that for now. Miss Tingyun, please have the Cloud Knights arrest the Borisin on the ship. They have already been temporarily detained by us."
Topaz had also caught the odd tone in Tingyun's words, but she did not mind. After all, in a sense, the Interastral Peace Corporation—which was supposed to follow the Preservation Path—had indeed been secretly doing things that went against Preservation.
This was a common ailment of large organizations. Perhaps when the Interastral Peace Corporation was first founded, its founders truly held the pure heart of practicing Preservation. But after countless generations and thousands upon thousands of years, the current Interastral Peace Corporation was no longer what it once was.