Starry Sky Railway: No one understands the Amber King better than me.

Recalling the room and floor number Moira had given him, as expected, Chadwick's room was indeed on the VIP floor, given the tight security measures there.

Lin Yuan took the descending elevator to the VIP salon, which was reserved for the most distinguished guests in the galaxy.

Stepping into the magnificent salon hall, you'll find a huge bar in the center, surrounded by booths.

In a corner, a large band is playing soothing and melodious music.

Lin Yuan observed for a moment, then slipped into a shadowy spot.

A moment later, a young man dressed as a hotel test taker smiled and strode up the steps to a nearby room on the same floor.

He quickly arrived at the door of the target room. Perhaps to avoid attracting attention, there were no family members guarding it.

But upon closer inspection, he noticed something amiss. There were still arrangements here that belonged exclusively to the family's power. However...

Lin Yuan's lips curled into a cold smile. After a flash of white light, the room door slowly opened.

After closing the door, he observed for a moment and walked straight to the Dream Pool.

He reached out his right hand, and after a moment, the memory bubble slowly rose. Lin Yuan held the memory bubble in his arms and gently brought it closer to his forehead.

"Doctor, you have succeeded."

In an instant, the memory bubble vanished. A few seconds later, Lin Yuan opened his eyes.

"Great, truly great."

Tens of thousands of formulas and equations flashed through his mind. Lin Yuan couldn't understand them, but he could remember them completely.

Next, once he has more resources, he will push this project forward with all his might.

In the future, where the calamity hangs high, how will those madmen who have returned to the mundane resist this imaginary number collapse pulse?

Lin Yuan smiled, bowed again, walked out of the room, and quietly led the person away.

After such a long time—the family should have realized what was happening by now.

.........

The lively salon was suddenly interrupted by hurried footsteps. The distinguished guests looked over and saw a large group of capable family members rushing into the room.

Leading the group was a sheriff from the hound family. He surveyed the area, whispered a few instructions to the person next to him, and then led the team toward the guest rooms.

"What happened?"

"What's wrong with the family? They've ruined my good mood."

Listening to the murmurs around him, Lin Yuan took a small sip of his soda and smiled.

In the booths surrounding him, each person had been implanted with fabricated memories, proving that he had never left.

His gaze was now fixed on the central bar, and he showed an expression of great interest.

"Walter, Himeko, March 7th, I never expected to run into you here. Where's Hoshi? On a date?"

Lin Yuan swirled his glass, assessing the current state of the plot.

"The Chadwick matter is settled, it's time to enjoy this Pinocchio trip."

.........

"Ji Zi, Uncle Yang, what's wrong?"

Looking at the menacing hunting dogs, March quietly asked.

"Something must have happened. This Pinocchio is indeed not simple. The situation is a bit complicated."

Walter frowned slightly.

"This is the VIP area. Everyone here is either extremely wealthy or of high status. Under normal circumstances, a family would not behave in such a rude manner."

Himeko pondered for a moment.

"Once Xing returns, we'll have a proper discussion about what to do next."

"Hey, this guy said he was coming back, but it's been so long and there's still no sign of him. I'll have to punish him with thirty cups of Soda later!"

March said aggressively.

"Well, I hope she's alright."

As Himeko spoke, she glanced at a painting on a nearby wall out of the corner of her eye.

.......

The doorway to the guest room where Chadwick's memory was stored was crowded with family members.

"Sir Sheriff, Yi Pao has disappeared."

"Damn it."

The head sheriff's face was ashen.

"Puppies, didn't you find any other clues?!"

"Report, we've investigated several possible witnesses, and they said they thought they saw a man dressed as a servant walk this way."

"A servant's attire? This is a serious matter; I need to report it to my superiors first. Besides, the prisoner may not necessarily be a servant."

The sheriff gritted his teeth.

“Everyone present is a suspect, and the safest approach is to investigate them one by one.”

"No, the higher-ups will absolutely not agree to this method. Everyone present is a distinguished guest invited by the family, and we cannot afford to offend any of them. This matter should not be made public, but we can make a simple record to confirm their identities when they leave."

"Damn it, so be it. These damn outsiders, why do they have to ruin the order of this beautiful dream!"

Upon hearing his deputy's words, the sheriff's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

A moment later, having failed to achieve his goal, he left with his men.

........

Lin Yuan waited for a while, then left with the others.

As he went outside, he noticed that quite a few hunting dogs were secretly observing him.

A moment of mockery flashed in Lin Yuan's eyes. He returned to his room, preparing to enter the dream a second time.

After he left, suddenly, the eyes of a woman's portrait on the wall moved slightly.

An invisible force lingered around the area where Lin Yuan had just been, flashing through the memories of every booth patron.

A barely audible, magnetic, questioning female voice rang out:

"Their memories have been tampered with. Who are you?"

........

(Finished writing, now waiting for the gates to open and for your gacha battle reports???)

Chapter 281 The Golden Moment

Upon entering the dream again, Lin Yuan arrived at the golden moment as he had wished.

Standing before the majestic Daydream Hotel from his dream, he paused for a moment. Unfortunately, the road leading to the hotel was blocked by his family, reportedly for renovations and repairs, and was temporarily closed to guests.

Lin Yuan didn't care and turned to walk forward.

Golden Moment, true to its name, brings together the most exquisite parts of Pinocchio.

Skyscrapers on both sides pierce the clouds, their multicolored lights and neon illuminating massive billboards dozens of stories high. Pinball-like vehicles weave through the pipes between the buildings, carrying the dreams of dreamers along with syrup.

On the wide street in front of us, all sorts of strange vehicles shuttle back and forth, while on the roadside, every pedestrian is well-dressed and exudes an air of nobility.

But this doesn't represent the majority of people in this city of dreams; dream chasers from all corners of the universe are the majority here.

"Arrival at the star of the cosmic gathering, Pinocchio!"

A slightly overweight man was excitedly holding a terminal and looking around to take pictures.

"What a beautiful golden moment... Oh dear, isn't that a robin on that billboard? Let's look at the Pinocchio Theatre in the distance instead. Family."

Lin Yuan passed by and couldn't help but chuckle.

Along the roadside, family-owned merchants displayed a dazzling array of Pinocchio specialties at their stalls.

He stepped forward and bought a bottle of Solomon's Drink, a beverage that cost 1800 credits, and it really did have a unique flavor.

Beside him, a man wearing a star-striped baseball cap was also enjoying a specialty dessert while looking at his phone.

He ate while looking around, food crumbs still clinging to the corners of his mouth, but his face beamed with a constant smile and pride.

"The donuts are so delicious, hahaha."

As he got into the food, the man couldn't help but shake his head and sway his body.

"Is it really that delicious?" Lin Yuan asked curiously.

Hearing someone speak, the man in the baseball cap looked up warily. After scrutinizing Lin Yuan's attire, he spoke with an air of pride:

"Of course it's delicious, these are Pinocchio donuts. Look at this road, how wide it is, look at this building, how tall it is. Several times a day I feel unreal, 'Wow, I'm actually in Pinocchio!' I'm so happy."

Seeing the genuine smile on the other person's face, Lin Yuan silently walked away.

He looked around and saw that every passerby had a similar smile on their face, as if the smiles were what made this dreamlike city.

But Lin Yuan shook his head helplessly. He could sense that what was being built on smiles was not genuine, but a facade.

This is a world woven from lies, a breeding ground for fiction writers.

"It's great, I really like it here."

A smile also appeared on Lin Yuan's face.

A piercing ringtone sounded, accompanied by a mesmerizing song that suddenly filled the air.

"Drink this bottle of Suleda, and your happy dreams will arrive quickly."

He saw a billboard with a large eye painted on it running towards him from a short distance away. Behind him, more billboards surrounded him.

"Okay, I hate this place."

Lin Yuan remained expressionless, kicked over several billboards, and then strode away.

..........