The Seventh Base-Chapter 616 - 48 Night Banquet_2

After demonstrating her strength, Blue Star Energy Technology Group secured many orders, and upon hearing the news, Xu Mo decided to reward herself.

On the eve of the Lune Festival.

The capital of Lucas Star was extremely lively, the streets teeming with people as if everyone had taken to the streets and alleys. The sky was filled with flying devices crisscrossing above the capital.

Xu Mo and her group were also out shopping. She went on a shopping spree with Sister Butterfly, Mia, and Yaoer.

Ye Qingdie had been working overtime recently, after all, the company had too many matters to handle, and it was a rare chance for her to relax.

In a bustling commercial district on Lucas Star, Xiao Qi and Ying were carrying large and small bags, looking rather pitiful with their hands and backs burdened.

"This shop has nice jewelry, Sister Butterfly, that necklace would definitely suit you," Xu Mo said as she walked into a jewelry store.

Shortly after, they emerged with several more bags.

"Such extravagance?" Ye Qingdie looked at Xu Mo.

"Today I have to buy back all the shopping I missed out on these past years," Xu Mo said with a deep-pocketed air.

Just then, Xu Mo’s communicator vibrated, and she answered it.

"She-devil," Xu Mo called out.

"What are you doing?" Zero asked.

"Just resting at home," Xu Mo replied.

"Why is it so noisy at home?" Zero sensed something was off from the other end of the communicator.

Xu Mo blinked. Were all women born with a dog’s keen sense of smell?

"I’m watching a replay from the Arena. After all, the ultimate showdown is fast approaching, and I need to study my opponent," Xu Mo said, glancing at a screen where the Mechanical God Arena was playing a replay and previewing the contestants for today’s showdown.

The peak showdown before the Lune Festival still attracted some viewership.

"Brother Mo, I can hardly carry any more," Xiao Qi called out from the side.

"......." Xu Mo looked at Xiao Qi, who showed an innocent expression.

Zero hung up the communicator, and Xu Mo was startled, then noticed an incoming video call.

Xu Mo glanced at the communicator and then at Xiao Qi, whose expression seemed to say ’you’re done for.’

Xu Mo cut off the communicator and then sent a message to Zero: "The battle is thrilling, this opponent is super strong, she-devil, I need to study it. Let’s chat later."

Then, putting down the communicator, she quickened her pace and left the area.

Ye Qingdie and the others smiled when they saw Xu Mo’s behavior—finally, someone could handle him.

"What’s wrong with brother?" Yaoer asked innocently.

"Your brother’s going to get a beating," Xiao Qi whispered mysteriously to Yaoer, who blinked, still somewhat disbelieving. Her brother could get beaten?

At Zero’s home, she dialed Xu Mo’s communicator over and over but still got no answer.

She stared blankly at the communicator, feeling very angry, extremely angry.

He had lied to her again. With that noise, it clearly wasn’t the screen’s sound.

"Did he hang up your communicator?" a voice came through. Zero turned her head and saw her mother and Qiong walking over.

"No," Zero put the communicator behind her and said, "There’s a lot going on at the company, and he’s quite busy right now."

"Zero," her mother looked at her and said, "When you lie, your eyes dart around. It’s been that way since you were little."

Zero bowed her head. When she didn’t have her eyes dart around while lying, her mother and Qiong could tell at a glance.

"You’re so naïve," Zero’s mother said. "I warned you before, that guy is no good. Just smooth talk."

"He’s really nice, though," Zero said.

"How is he nice?" Zero’s mother looked at her.

"He never hits back when I hit him," Zero looked into her mother’s eyes.

Zero’s mother: "..........."

Does it look okay this way?

"Since the communicator can’t get through, send him a message asking him to come for dinner after the match tonight," Zero’s mother instructed.

"Oh," Zero nodded and sent a message to Xu Mo, which was the reason she was looking for him.

After Zero’s mother left, Zero’s expression changed, looking at the communicator with a puffed up anger.

Xu Mo only realized that Zero was inviting him to dinner after seeing the message on the communicator. Thinking of the old witch, Xu Mo felt a bit depressed. Was it not possible to abduct just the daughter?

So exhausting.

The key issue was that the old witch was too terrifying. There were no secrets in front of her, and she couldn’t be defeated!

"Okay, I had the same thought before, but I was afraid it would be inconvenient and disturb you," Xu Mo replied.

Not picking up the video call but replying quickly to the message.

Zero looked at Xu Mo’s message.

Liar!

......

The golden palace was the residence of the Lucas Royal Family.

At the moment, many flying devices were parked outside the golden palace, and people were arriving continuously. Each was dressed in formal attire, giving the guards standing outside the palace an imposing statue-like presence.

The maids were welcoming the arriving guests.

Tomorrow would be the Lune Festival, and tonight the Royal Family was hosting a banquet, treating all the major nobles as part of a longstanding tradition. Those who were invited were influential figures on Lucas Star, and many in Lucas Star Capital took great pride in attending the golden night banquet.

The banquet hall was not inside, but on a huge outdoor lawn, where classical and elegant items were placed in different spots. Pure white dining tables were covered with delicate pastries and high-end liquors, and flowers adorned the tables.

Many people had already arrived and were casually chatting in different areas.

At this time, Ize and Carter arrived with their father, approached a distinguished lady standing beside Elizabeth, placed their right hands on their chests, and bent forward to greet, "Madam, Miss Elizabeth."

The lady was indeed Elizabeth’s mother, Josephine, the first lady of Lucas Star.

"Good to see the two Dukes after a long time," Josephine said with a smile. Ize and Carter’s families were in charge of the interstellar bank and the Aerospace Union, respectively—positions of great importance. Their fathers held ducal titles, and because of this, the two young men could keep close to Elizabeth.

"Indeed, it’s been a while since we saw you, Madam. You look even more radiant," Carter’s father said with a smile.

"And Duke, you look as hale and hearty as ever," Madam Josephine replied with a laugh. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they moved away, Carter and Ize nodded to Elizabeth and left her side.

"I hear you’ve been quite close to Ize and Carter recently?" Josephine said with a smile. "Both are promising young men, set to inherit their fathers’ titles. That’s not bad at all."

"It’s not what you think, Mother," Elizabeth responded.

"I know. I heard you started a company together," Josephine said. "What made you think of that? Are you experiencing any financial difficulties?"

"No, I just wanted to do something. And the company is doing well, it has great potential," Elizabeth replied.

"What can you young ones come up with on your own? It’s fine to play around, but don’t waste too much energy on it," Josephine said. "With that time, you could focus more on your studies. In the future, when your father grows old, you could help out Charlie."

Elizabeth’s expression changed slightly upon hearing Josephine’s words. Charlie was the Royal Family’s primary heir, and her mother believed her role was to study hard so she could eventually assist her brother, Prince Charlie.

"Madam, Miss Elizabeth," another figure approached and bowed to Madam Josephine.

Just standing there, this person exuded a powerful aura and a remarkable demeanor.

"Why haven’t I seen Sterling? On such a special day, Sterling is granted leave," Josephine asked with a smile. Stran was the son of this minister, and also an elite member of the Royal Knights.

"That boy, I don’t know what got into him. He insisted on participating in the Mechanical God Arena battle. You know, Madam Josephine, the boy has loved these things since he was young. But I didn’t expect him to slip away on such an important day. I will certainly give him a stern lesson later," the man said.

"Mechanical God Arena?" Elizabeth inquired.

"Yes," the man turned to Elizabeth with a smile. "Miss Elizabeth also knows about it?"

"Why would Sterling want to participate?" Elizabeth’s complexion shifted slightly. She had a bad feeling. Sterling’s combat power was very strong, a top talent in the Royal Knights.

If he was participating in the battle, it was very likely that someone had incited him.

Charlie!