Chapter 448: Entering the Golden Hall
Mao Mao carried Anuo to the huge, floating golden triangular building. Only when she got close could she see the structure of the building clearly.
From the outside, this building, which is almost as tall as the city walls of the Heavenly City, has a wide platform on each floor. The outer platforms are connected by steps, and many people dressed in gorgeous clothes walk back and forth on the platforms.
Anno also saw what appeared to be an open-air feast on one of the platforms, and she could smell the aroma of food.
The servants' attire was easily distinguishable from that of the Celestials, and Anno could also tell at a glance which were the superior Celestials.
They all have energy patterns on their bodies, and the Lyca people have slightly pointed ears. They love to decorate their hair and ears.
The servants who served them were dressed simply and practically, and wore no jewelry.
Caius led her down to a platform at the very top of the Golden Palace.
Anno jumped off Mao Mao and landed on the smooth ground.
As soon as she touched the ground, a faint energy fluctuation emanated from where she stood.
This energy... reminded Anno of the energy core technology of the Casa people. They were very skilled in energy technology and could make all kinds of energy products.
She didn't know much about the Laika aliens, only about Laika's past glory from Zero Seven.
"Please, Miss Anno, welcome to the Golden Palace."
Caius walked up to her and gestured for her to proceed.
Anuo paused for a moment, then followed him into the Golden Hall. Mingxiao followed silently behind her, and she could sense that Mingxiao was somewhat tense.
She looked around and saw tall, well-equipped guards on both sides, each armed with various energy weapons. She tried calling out to Mo, but received no response.
They couldn't count on Him now. Anuo glanced back at Fei, who was following behind them. As soon as she turned around, her eyes met his. He had been watching her the whole time.
But those crimson eyes remained the same as before, cold and devoid of any emotion, lacking any normal feelings compared to any other Zerg.
Moreover, the insect marks on his face had faded, as if everything had returned to its previous state.
Then look at Momo. It swaggered along the road, occasionally bothering the guards. It certainly looked free.
Caius led her into the golden palace and arranged for her to stay in a palace.
She thought she would be taken directly to see their king, but Caius only told her to rest well and that he would invite her to a banquet that evening before leaving.
As soon as he left, Fei followed him. After entering the Golden Palace, Fei's attention was no longer on her. Even Lingqi and Shiyi were more indifferent than before. They followed their respective masters like emotionless machines.
Now only Mingxiao is by her side, and it's good that Mingxiao is there, as he can slightly alleviate her anxiety.
A procession of maids in long dresses filed in, offering her beautiful clothes and jewelry, as well as bath supplies and various foods. She also saw a cart full of wine.
The sunlight streamed in through the courtyard, bathing the entire palace in a soft, dreamy golden glow.
There was a pool in the courtyard where one could bathe, and Anno saw plants growing out of the smooth ground, which defied all normal biological common sense.
These plants are growing vigorously, with clusters of flowers blooming and flowering vines winding along the ground, making them look very beautiful.
A maid noticed that Anno's gaze was fixed on the flowers and stepped forward respectfully, saying to her, "Miss Anno, what kind of flowers do you like? We'll plant them for you."
Anno was somewhat surprised upon hearing this: "If we plant it now, it will grow immediately."
Maid: "Yes."
After saying that, the maid opened the light brain, and a 3D screen popped up, allowing Anno to choose his favorite flower.
Anno remembered that when she was first reborn and taken back to the North River Star System by her mother, Luo Jin, she was in poor health and was allergic to flowers. Later, she didn't particularly like flowers.
She randomly selected a few varieties, just wanting to see how they made the flowers grow immediately.
The maid brought over the flower seeds she had chosen and casually scattered them on the ground. Anno saw the seeds sprout at a speed visible to the naked eye, and then take root in the ground. In just one minute, a large patch of flowers bloomed, filling the room with fragrance.
Anuo and Mingxiao exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.
Anno sensed that energy fluctuation again, which was especially noticeable during the peanut's growth period.
She walked up to the blooming flowers, reached out and touched them. They were indeed normal plants, just a variety she had never seen before.
Anno thought for a moment, then squatted down and placed his hands on the ground.
She tried to probe the energy within the palace with her own energy, but as soon as the energy overflowed from the core, Fei Xing, who had been sleeping, stopped her.
"Anunu, whatever you do, don't use your energy!"
Hearing Fei Xing's warning words, An Nuo asked, "Why? Fei Xing, do you know what kind of energy this is? I always feel something strange about it, and I have a vague sense of unease."
Fei Xing said, "I haven't felt anything yet either, but I have a feeling that something is wrong here. Your core is about to be unsealed, but I'll leave it sealed for now. You can break through at any time if you encounter any unexpected situations."
Anno said, "I understand."
Anno dismissed the maids, took off his clothes, and stepped into the pool.
After a long and tiring day, soaking in warm water made me feel much more relaxed.
Mingxiao sat down beside her and said, "Your Highness, this place is so strange. The energy here makes me feel very uncomfortable."
What kind of discomfort?
Mingxiao frowned slightly and said, "I can't describe it either, it's just a feeling."
Anno leaned against the pool wall, feeling drowsy and closed her eyes, but the constant tension she had maintained since entering the Golden Palace prevented her from falling asleep easily.
She tried to contact Mo again, but there was still no response.
This enormous golden palace is the core of the entire Heavenly City, making it even more difficult for Mo to contact her. Based on Fei and Lingqi's reactions, the closer to the core area, the more they are controlled, and Mo is no exception.
Now she has to rely on herself.
She wondered how Lingjiu and Xitar were doing. Thinking of what Mingxiao had said, her brow twitched.
After taking a shower, Anno put on the clothes they provided and took a nap on a bench in the courtyard.
It will take a very long time for her core to be repaired to a normal level; it won't be able to get better in just one or two years.
This core doesn't represent herself, but the entire Zerg race she will take over in the future.
The queen beetle and her clan are forever inseparable.
If the core weak queen beetle is weak, the corresponding population will also become weak.
With Mingxiao by her side, Anuo was able to barely fall asleep.
In a half-dreaming, half-awake state, Anuo seemed to hear someone talking to her, but she was too sleepy to open her eyes and could only mumble a couple of responses.
In the City of Heaven, the weather and the time of day are simulated. A huge shield envelops the City of Heaven, isolating everything on their planet from the outside world.
The orange glow of the setting sun shone into the courtyard and fell upon Anno.
She wore a comfortable and simple off-white silk dress, with a thin blanket covering her that draped to the ground.
This is the scene that Fei Jue saw when he arrived.
The girl lay asleep on her side in the recliner, her long pink-gold hair tinged with orange-red light, which also gave her delicate skin a faint golden glow. Various flowers were blooming in the yard, but her beauty made them pale in comparison.
The scene before me was like a richly colored painting, and the girl at the center of the painting possessed a beauty that no amount of vibrant color could capture.
Fei Jue didn't dare to step forward, even slowing his breathing, for fear of waking her up; even making her frown would be a sin.
Wang liked her very much, but given her status, it was unlikely that anyone could keep her.
"What a pity, it's so beautiful, neither of us can touch it."
Caius appeared beside Feijue at some point and silently watched the girl sleeping in the recliner for a while.
Fei Jue smiled slightly and glanced at Caius. "What, is there something you don't dare to do?"
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Caius to say anything.
Caius glanced at the sleeping girl and followed after her. "Stop hiding it. Who is she? Why is the king so interested in her?"
Fei Jue said leisurely, "You can use the process of elimination."
Caius: "And then?"
Feijue: "Then you can guess slowly."
"......"
Not long after the two left, a figure appeared in the courtyard. The figure walked up to Anuo, squatted down in front of her, and stared at her intently.
His crimson eyes held curiosity and confusion. After a while, he reached out and gently touched Anno's hair, the touch softer and smoother than any expensive fabric.
His hand slowly moved from her hair to her face. Her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush. Just as he was about to touch her face, he saw her slowly open her eyes.
Those blue eyes, the color of the sea, shimmered with a watery sheen and carried a hint of drowsiness.
The two stared at each other for a while, and then Anuo suddenly grabbed Fei's hand.
Fei could sense her emotional fluctuations, mixed with the warm fragrance emanating from her body. This was the first time in his years of life, which had been devoid of any ups and downs, that he had so genuinely felt a touch that resonated deep within his soul.
Aside from the "thread" that held his life in its grip, he usually couldn't remember anything else. He didn't need to remember anything; all he needed to do was make a good knife, that's what the voice told him.
He couldn't remember her, but he couldn't stop thinking about her. Her face was blurry, but he remembered her scent.
Anno stared at him for a while, then sat up, leaned towards him, and placed her hand on his brow.
"Feixing, if you're not a heretic, how can a Zerg swarm survive after leaving the group?"
Fei Xing said, "As you can see, someone like Fei, who is like an empty shell without a soul, can still live. His consciousness network is suppressed, and this place is monitored by a powerful force. You cannot connect to his consciousness network now, or it will be very dangerous."
Anuo looked around. "Where's Mingxiao?"
As she was asking Feixing, a soft object wrapped around her wrist.
Anuo turned and met the natural longing in Fei's eyes. She grabbed his whip and said fiercely, "If you stick your whip out again, I'll tear it off!"
Fei's eyes dimmed for a moment, like a puppy's raised tail falling down.
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