I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 172 1.11 17 The Hall of Amnesia
"Why is your fever returning? Did you catch a chill while sleeping last night?"

Shui Qi was looking for a chocolate cake, but when he reached the corner, he suddenly heard a phone call nearby.

His narrow blue eyes flickered slightly. He casually picked up a plate of jelly from the table, pretending to be about to eat it, but in reality, he was completely focused on the phone call.

"Is someone investigating me?" Lanlos stood on the terrace, staring intently at the crowd in the courtyard, his silver eyes as clear and clean as the sky, untouched by any pollution.

Lanlos chuckled softly, his gaze lingering on the totem on his left wrist. He smiled gently and said, "No, how could I think that? Your health is the most important thing. I'll be back after the ball tonight."

Seemingly having overheard what the person on the phone was saying, Lanlos shook his head slightly, his tone gentle yet respectful, "This isn't a matter of urgency; your matter is paramount."

"The meeting? It's not over yet. They seem to be arguing about a certain name and haven't decided on one yet." Lanlos said with a gentle smile, his left hand lightly resting on the railing of the terrace, the silver totem on his wrist shimmering faintly.

Shui Qi suddenly realized something and quickly pulled herself back to focus her attention on the jelly in her hand.

A gentle breeze ruffled Lanlos's long silver hair, making the strands seem to glow. A soft, gentle smile graced his handsome face, a smile that was even deeper than before.

Her clear silver eyes gazed quietly at the angel statue not far away, her eyes slightly narrowed, but the next second they returned to their original gentle demeanor.

“You’re right, I’ll be careful. I’ll come back as soon as the meeting is over. Until then, you must take your medicine.” Lanlos frowned slightly and added, “You still need to maintain a proper amount of exercise.”

Shui Qi gently put down the plate in her hand, turned around and walked to the other side, showing no intention of listening any further.

After Shui Qi left, Lan Luosi's tone suddenly lowered, and he said dangerously, "Watch out for Ying. I'm hanging up now."

He hung up the phone, his silver eyes fixed on the people coming and going downstairs, his handsome face still bearing a gentle smile, though the smile didn't reach his eyes.

Shui Qi's face was solemn. From the moment he first met Lanlos, he felt that this person was not simple, and in fact, his guess was confirmed in the end.

He didn't want to pursue the Godfather storyline from the start, because he could tell from Lias's words that this person was terrifying. So he and Zhu Yan cooperated in order to get rid of the Godfather storyline.

It's a pity he failed in the end, and even now he probably still thinks Lanlos is a very scheming and terrifying person.

When I saw him again later, his every move indicated that he knew everything and that no one could be hidden from him, as if he were watching their actions from a god-like perspective.

His dark, tousled hair was neatly styled, even slightly fixed with hair wax, revealing a smooth, full forehead. A beauty mark between his eyebrows accentuated his already handsome features, making him even more refined. His long, narrow blue eyes were currently fixed on the chocolate bar in front of him, lost in thought.

He was so engrossed in thought that he completely forgot about his favorite chocolate.

"Even if you like chocolate a lot, you don't have to stare at it like that." Shu Ming squinted and smiled at Shui Qi, suddenly interrupting his thoughts.

Shui Qi frowned slightly, his thoughts abruptly interrupted; he had almost figured it out.

"Is there something you need?" Shui Qi casually picked up a chocolate bar and put it in his mouth, looking at Shu Ming, who had disturbed him, with displeasure.

"I just wanted to say hello to an old acquaintance." Shu Ming gave off a very gentle and calm feeling. Even when you saw his squinting and smiling expression, you just felt that he was very friendly and did not suspect that he had any other intentions.

"Familiar... if you really are Shu Ming..." Shui Qi bit into a chocolate bar, glancing at him with her narrow blue eyes, her expression ambiguous. "I am indeed Shu Ming now." Shu Ming smiled lightly, his eyes narrowed, touching his pounding heart with his gloved hand, and said slowly.

"Is that so?" Shui Qi turned her head to look at the terrace, slightly lifting her eyelids, clearly not wanting to continue talking to Shu Ming.

"Didn't you invite me before and ask if I wanted to join the Strategist Association?" Shu Ming suddenly asked, remembering something.

Shui Qi narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in them.

He smiled at Shu Ming and reminded him, "But it seems you don't need our help."

He didn't know what Shu Ming was doing now. He had clearly seen him fall into the sea, but he still reappeared in front of him, alive and well, without any signs of losing his memory.

Shui Qi had some doubts. Was this Shu Ming really still Shu Ming? Although in every way he looked exactly the same as when they first met.

"I think I still need it quite a bit," Shu Ming said slowly with a slight smile, his eyes narrowed.

Shui Qi: "..." Why didn't I find this person's unreasonable behavior annoying before?
Shu Ming suddenly opened his jade-like eyes and stared at Shui Qi for a moment before reminding her, "You've been targeted by Lanlos. You'd better be careful. This guy is very petty."

"Just because of eavesdropping?" If that's the case, it's indeed a bit too petty. But considering Lanlos's various behaviors, this explanation does make more sense.

"Wow, you seem to know how to do this quite well." Shui Qi picked up a chocolate bar, put it in her mouth, and looked at Shu Ming with a half-smile, teasing him.

"Do you think everyone is like you?" Shu Ming squinted and chuckled as he spoke slowly.

Shui Qi pursed her lips, her gaze drifting towards the entrance of the banquet hall, which had suddenly become noisy, her expression carrying a hint of ambiguity.

Shu Ming chuckled and added, "Enjoy the ball." Then he left.

Two people slowly walked in through the door. Shui Qi recognized the short girl in the skirt; it was Mu Yegui.

but……

Who is the other person?

Just by looking at this person, you can feel his powerful aura, which is completely different from the people you have met before. Even Lanlos is inferior to him.

He watched as Shu Ming slowly walked up to the man, squinted and smiled as he spoke to him. The man maintained a mocking demeanor throughout, but even so, Shu Ming's aura was no weaker than the man's.

"I just pushed open a door to take a shower and then go to rest. How did I suddenly end up here?" A sleepy voice came from beside her. Shui Qi turned her head slightly and saw Dao Lin standing there looking tired, rubbing his eyes.

Clearly, he wasn't fully awake yet.

(End of this chapter)