"The only one who could refuse the invitation and still live to a ripe old age is Senior Ye Shanhe."
Xia Yeming frowned and said heavily.
That's why he came to the party.
Those people's mysterious deaths could also be coincidences, but he dared not gamble on that possibility.
"Besides this, there's another suspicious point: after the party, the Jiang family receives a very large investment, and those who attended the party once are all looking forward to attending again the following year." As far as Xia Yeming was concerned, everyone present was one of his own, so there was no need to hide what he had found out.
"You suspect there's something wrong with the wine?" Ster asked directly.
"Yes, if the party doesn't bring them huge profits, why would those who have attended expect to attend again next year?"
“A friend of my teacher’s also attended the party. No matter how my teacher tried to subtly inquire, the senior colleague was unwilling to reveal a single word. However, my teacher mentioned a very important point: the senior colleague had previously suffered from cancer, and it was already in its late stage.”
"Everyone thought he wouldn't live past the second year, but he's still alive and well, and he's getting younger and younger."
"He is the same age as my teacher, but he looks ten years younger than my teacher."
"According to him, he had a good mindset, ate well and slept well, so his cancer healed on its own."
"But everyone knows how fast late-stage cancer can spread. Once it reaches the late stage, it won't take more than three months without chemotherapy."
"During this period, that senior attended the Jiang family's banquet."
Every word Xia Yeming uttered surprised everyone present.
He was already in the late stages of cancer, but instead of undergoing chemotherapy at the hospital, he flew from another city to City D to attend some kind of cocktail party.
When you're seriously ill, how could you possibly have the leisure to attend a cocktail party?
There's also the claim that refusing to attend a party will result in a mysterious death within a year—it all seems rather odd.
"To be alive and younger than ever after having late-stage cancer, Jiang Yuan, have you thought of anything?" Ster glanced at Jiang Yuan and reminded her.
This is very similar to the Jiang family's subordinates who can heal themselves after being injured.
If injuries can heal on their own, what about pre-existing medical conditions? Is that also possible?
This party is definitely not ordinary.
“Yes.” Jiang Yuan nodded; she thought the same thing as Ster.
"Huh? What are you thinking about?" Li Chengdao asked, his gaze shifting between the two of them, looking bewildered.
Was he too late and missed something?
“Very few people know about the party, and those invited are all powerful and influential people. This shows that the party is very well guarded and it is very difficult to sneak in, especially for... those of us who are being closely watched by the Jiang family.” Ster rubbed his chin and said.
It would be extremely difficult to sneak into the party; the Jiang family might even hire a sorcerer to keep watch on them.
“There’s definitely something wrong with the party, but I have to go anyway,” Jiang Yuan said.
Maybe she'll find out what's going on with that monster at the party.
The monster was not dead, but it was seriously injured.
If given time to breathe, it will completely absorb the immortal's flesh and blood, eventually becoming stronger.
It will only be harder to kill them then.
It was her duty to eliminate that monster.
“You?” Ster raised an eyebrow.
It was obvious that Jiang Yuan was referring to herself and did not include them.
"Okay." Jiang Yuan nodded.
"And what about us?" Before Ster could speak, Li Chengdao asked first.
“There will definitely be many Jiang family subordinates and powerful sorcerers guarding that party,” Jiang Yuan said.
The implication was that the party was dangerous, and she couldn't protect them if they went together. Moreover, a large group would attract attention and arouse suspicion.
“But we’re not afraid of danger!” Li Chengdao added.
He felt that he had become stronger again, and if he went with her, he would definitely become Jiang Yuan's capable assistant and not a burden!
Ster remained silent, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face. After staring at Jiang Yuan for a long time, he snorted again, expressing his dissatisfaction.
He will not be a burden.
Beep beep beep—
Jiang Yuan took out her phone, opened it, and saw an unfamiliar number.
She glanced at it and then answered the call.
After hearing something said on the other end of the phone, Jiang Yuan's expression changed slightly, showing a hint of surprise.
Ster raised an eyebrow, observing Jiang Yuan's expression to figure out who had made the call and what had surprised her.
“If you’re giving it your all, then I’m willing to cooperate,” Jiang Yuan replied, her thin lips barely moving.
After saying that, Jiang Yuan hung up the phone.
“Our boss?” Ster asked almost at the same moment.
From the phrase "giving it their all" and "willing to cooperate," he could only guess that the Mysterious Bureau had found evidence of the Jiang family's crimes and wanted to deal with them, but needed Jiang Yuan's help.
If his guess is correct, then this call must have been made by their boss.
Since the Mysterious Bureau needs Jiang Yuan's help, they must send out the highest-ranking member of the Mysterious Bureau to show their sincerity.
"Yes, you have work to do." Jiang Yuan smiled slightly.
"Have you noticed that you've become more observant of people?" Jiang Yuan asked.
Ster remained silent.
He himself had changed, and he naturally noticed it.
While using his lie-detection ability, he would combine it with the details he observed to make his judgment.
He didn't know if this was progress, or if he was being too cautious, or if he was overthinking things. In any case, he no longer relied on his superpowers as much as before, and he no longer completely trusted them.
“This is a good change,” Jiang Yuan said, then reached out and gently patted Ster’s head a few times, like an older sister would do to her younger brother.
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