Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

This water dragon is on the side of humans.

As for one's attitude towards the principles of Heaven, that's not so important anymore.

In any case, it seems that a war with the principles of Heaven is unavoidable.

But is it possible for Vilet to become a complete dragon? That would require seizing the authority of the water god. They've worked together for so many years, would they really do that?

"What should we do next...?"

Now that I've finished what I needed to do, I'm a little unsure what to do next.

How about we explore other locations in Fontainebleau? Or perhaps study the water element?

Judging by the time, Linnie's magic show seems to be coming soon, and it would be a shame to miss out on the free tickets.

"Jiang Bai!"

Just then, a shout came from behind him. He turned around and saw Paimon, wearing round-framed glasses and a fake mustache, flying towards him.

"What kind of look is this?" Jiang Bai reached out and tugged at the fake beard, pulling it off in one go.

"Hmph, this is the detective look from Fontaine's best-selling mystery novel!"

"Detective Paimon?"

Paimon put his hands on his hips smugly, "That's right!"

"Why don't you, Detective Paimon, deduce what I'm planning to do?"

"Emm, you're probably getting ready to eat now! That's right, going to eat! Last time you freeloaded from our meal, this time we're going to freeload from yours!"

"Let's eat. It's still early..." Jiang Bai said, then changed the subject, "But it's not impossible. You fly into the air and shout three times: 'I'm a big idiot,' and I'll let you eat."

"What?! You're just making fun of me! I'm angry!"

The masked figure became a wind slime.

She flew into the air, cupped her hands like a megaphone, and shouted three times from her dantian: Jiang Bai is a big idiot, the biggest idiot in history!

Jiang Bai was completely unfazed by this level of insults, and even remained calm:

"That's pretty energetic..."

"Stop teasing her, you're going to drive her crazy." Sora felt exhausted. Why did this guy like teasing Paimon so much?

Even Elhesen showed signs of this.

"It's so energetic, there's no sign of it breaking down."

Kong grabbed his shoulders and said, "Stop talking nonsense and treat us to dinner! You freeloaded from us last time, you have to pay us back today!"

"Please, please, it's just a meal. Do you think our renowned blond traveler is lacking a little Mora?"

"Jiang Bai?"

Charlotte, on another street, heard Paimon's voice.

"Are they here? I've finished the first draft, but there are still some issues I need to ask them about..."

Charlotte followed the sound and found Jiang Bai, along with Kong and Paimon.

“Charlotte!” Paimon spotted her immediately.

"Hello, I happen to need to talk to you about something."

Kong invited, "We're about to go eat, Charlotte, would you like to come along?"

When it comes to freeloading, the more people the better, since Jiang Bai is the one paying anyway.

"Great, I'm hungry too."

Jiang Bai had no objections and was dragged into a high-end restaurant by Kong Lian.

While waiting for the food to be served, Charlotte took out the report she had written and asked about some locations she was unsure about.

Both Kong and Paimon's heads crowded around.

Paimon stared at the photos in the report. In his memory, Jiang Baiqing was a hideous man with a fanged face, and he looked nothing like the handsome man in the photos.

"When was this photo taken? I feel like I look uglier in person than in the photo."

Jiang Bai objected, "What do you mean I'm uglier in person than in the photo? This photo only captures one-tenth of my handsomeness!"

His appearance is approved by the hall master; Paimon must have a problem with his eyes.

Kong commented, "He has half of my style."

Jiang Bai rolled his eyes.

Amidst the commotion, Charlotte quickly finished completing the draft, then stretched out with a big yawn, looking completely relaxed.

"Alright, this report is finished! We can start preparing other reports now."

"Other reports?" Paimon asked curiously.

"Of course, it's Fontaine's most mysterious and talked-about case—the 'serial disappearances of girls'!"

"In order to be the first to finish the press release when the case is solved and occupy the front page of the Steambird, I have collected a lot of material and am just waiting for the truth to be revealed."

"Never heard of it." All three shook their heads in unison.

"Has the culprit still not been found?"

"Yes, the first case of a missing girl probably dates back to about twenty years ago... From that time until now, every now and then a girl goes missing. Those girls are all around the same age and disappear without a trace."

"The most terrifying thing is that none of those missing girls have been found to this day. During this time, many people have been arrested as suspects in the missing girls cases, but soon after, the cases continue to occur."

"It sounds like this case involves not only the original perpetrator, but also copycats."

"Probably. The Court of Justice has never given up investigating this matter, and perhaps the truth will be revealed soon!" Charlotte was very confident that the case would be solved.

"The culprit must be caught as soon as possible in such a serious incident!"

"By the way, are you going to the magic show at the opera house the day after tomorrow?" Charlotte asked.

"Yes, of course we'll go! Our tickets are for the very front row!"

Chapter 860 Guests Attending the Opera

The magic show at the Linni Opera House was about to begin, and Jiang Bai and his two companions boarded a cruise ship to head to the Opikley Opera House.

This wasn't their first time at the Opiclie Opera House; they had stayed there for one night when they visited Fontainebleau.

In the spacious square, a huge fountain is very eye-catching, and many people are gathered around it, putting their hands together to make a wish.

“We saw a lot of people at this fountain last time we came, and there are still a lot of people here this time. Is this some kind of special place?” Paimon asked curiously.

A faint voice suddenly rang out:

"This place is called Lujingquan, where all the waters of Fontaine converge. Newlyweds in Fontaine have a custom of coming here to pray for children."

Paimon was startled and turned around to see that it was an acquaintance.

"Linette, what are you doing here?"

"We agreed to pick you up at the fountain square, don't you remember?"

Paimon scratched his head sheepishly, "I remember now..."

"Is it alright for you to come out at this time?" Jiang Bai asked with concern.

"It's alright, everything is almost ready."

As they walked toward the opera house, they passed Lu Jingquan. Suddenly, Kong stopped, and Jiang Bai was also slightly puzzled.

Kong looked at Jiang Bai and said with certainty, "You heard it too, didn't you?"

"Hmm, I heard a sound, but I thought I misheard..."

Both of them possess exceptionally high levels of perception, which can be considered a buff granted by their status as Descendants.

"That voice was calling out 'Vasher,'" Kong accurately stated what he had heard.

"The sound must be coming from this fountain."

Jiang Bai stared at the fountain for a long time, the sound echoing in his ears, intermittently but never fading away.

"You heard a sound in the fountain?" Lynette's voice remained calm, without much surprise.

Jiang Bai asked, "Have you heard of it too?"

"No, but I know some information that might be able to answer your questions."

"It is said that when one's perception of elements is too strong, one can usually hear certain sounds in special places..."

"What does this have to do with elemental perception?" Paimon tilted his head, puzzled.

"When do you shed tears?" Lynette asked.

"When you're particularly sad? Hmm... I think it happens when you're particularly happy, or when you're particularly scared?"

"Then you should understand that your tears contain your strongest emotions. As I just said, Lujing Spring is the confluence of all the waters in Fontainebleau, and the tears that fall on the earth will eventually gather here as well."

"Perhaps the sound you hear comes from the intense emotions in someone's tears."

"I see..." Jiang Bai said thoughtfully.

The little incident passed quickly, and they entered the opera house.

Because we arrived early, there was no one else in the opera house except for the staff who were preparing.

"You've arrived!" Linni greeted them warmly.

Looking at Linnie, who was already dressed in a gorgeous performance costume, Paimon chuckled and said, "You seem very confident!"

“Don’t let his appearance fool you, he’s actually incredibly nervous.” Lynette didn’t hesitate to expose her brother’s pretense.

Linni scratched her head awkwardly, "I was indeed quite nervous, after all, it was my first time performing on such a big stage."

Jiang Bai patted his shoulder, "Relax, relax!"

"Yes, this time I'm sure I can bring everyone a spectacular and unforgettable performance!" Linni was quite confident.

"We won't bother you any longer, let's go find some seats."

"This is what the inside of the opera house looks like? Is this where trials are usually held?"

Jiang Bai looked around the enormous courtroom with a sense of wonder. Although he had heard people talk about trials in Fontainebleau, he had never actually witnessed one.

"Is that the highest seat where the judge sits? And who sits in that very high seat over there?"

The judge's chair is easy to identify; beneath it is a huge scale, symbolizing the judge's impartiality.

"That's the spot reserved for the water goddess Funina."

A voice came, accompanied by the crisp sound of footsteps and the tapping of a cane.

"Oh! Mr. Villette!"

Jiang Bai looked at Villette in surprise, never expecting this busy man to be here watching a magic show.

"This is Navelette, the Supreme Judge of Fontaine!" Paimon exclaimed in shock.

"Hmm." Vilette's gaze swept over them, and she nodded slightly as a greeting.

He walked straight to a luxurious chair in the front row and sat down, his cane placed to one side, his fingers interlaced.

Jiang Bai looked at the seat number on his ticket and sat down next to Villette.

"I didn't expect you to come to see the magic show."

"Surprised?"

"No, it's just that you've always given me the impression of being busy, so I thought you wouldn't have any free time like this."

"During my holidays, I like to travel around, watch operas, and see performances."

"That's great. My dad has been enjoying life like this since he retired. There's always work to be done, so a balance between relaxation and work is the best state."

Jiang Bai chatted casually with Navelette, while Paimon and Kong whispered among themselves.

"He looks very dignified, but I didn't expect him to be so approachable when we chat..."

"Perhaps it's a requirement of the job. The Supreme Judge represents justice and the majesty of the law. If he appears gentle and polite, it might make people think he's easy to talk to, which could affect the trial..."

Upon learning that Navelette was also there to watch the magic show, Linnie rushed over from backstage.