Chapter 20: The Beast Arrives at the City Gate

  The evening banquet at the castle was somewhat solemn, but there were only a few people. For Ye Chen and his two companions, this was truly an honor, as they had never experienced such a banquet before. Although it was just eating, it also depended on who you were eating with. And to have dinner with the master of this Star City, Ye Chen had never thought of it before.

  Ye Xue and Chen Tao had adjusted for some time, although still a bit awkward, but not unprepared. Ye Chen, however, was seeing Ye Wu for the first time, majestic and handsome, with an air of quiet confidence that made Ye Chen feel somewhat uneasy. At this moment, Ye Chen's composure was revealed, as he walked calmly towards the banquet table in the grand hall, his face serene, accompanied by Ye Xue and Chen Tao.

  There were already several people at the banquet table, and the one sitting in the middle was Hu Lao, whom Ye Yan recognized. Sitting to Hu Lao's left was Ye Mian, although Ye Chen had never seen Ye Mian before, but through Ye Xue's description, Ye Chen could still confirm that the person sitting there was indeed Ye Mian!

  Sitting beside Ye Chen and the others was a stately and elegant woman, with a smile in her eyes. Next to Hu Lao was a young and beautiful woman, wearing a green shirt and having beautiful hair, with a delicate and lovely face, sitting there casually yet captivating everyone's attention!

  "Lord Hu, Master of the City!" Ye Chen walked to the edge of the table, clasped his fists in respect towards Lord Hu and Ye Wu Mian, and also showed respect to the noble woman and the beautiful young girl.

  "Haha, Yechen, still being so polite in front of me? Don't tell me you still don't recognize me after all this time." Old Hu said with a smile as he stood up, facing Yechen.

  Three people stood up, Ye Chen also stood up, "What Hu Lao said is nonsense, my life was saved by Hu Lao, otherwise I wouldn't be standing here talking, let alone taking care of Xiao Xue in the future." He bowed to Hu Lao again.

  "Alright, stop being so polite in front of me, you little rascal. Come over and sit down quickly." Old Hu said with a gruff smile.

  "Ah, yes, Ye Chen is here, Xiao Xue, Chen Tao all come sit down, don't be polite, just like you're in your own home." Ye Wu said with a smile, the elegant woman also smiled and nodded, but the young beautiful woman was looking at Ye Chen and the others with some curiosity, however she only looked for a moment before turning her head back.

  "Thank you!" Ye Chen nodded and let Ye Xue sit next to the beautiful woman, then sat down beside Ye Xue, with Chen Tao sitting on the other side.

  "This is my wife Lu Rong, and this is our little daughter Ye Xiao Die. I hope you all keep in touch with each other from now on. Xiao Die is a bit too cold and doesn't have many friends, so it would be great if you could come here often to play with her." Ye Wu Men said to Ye Chen and the others without any of the airs of a city lord.

  "That's our honor!" Ye Chen smiled and said. Ye Xue and Chen Tao also followed suit, which made Ye Xiao Die look sideways, this guy really didn't take himself as an outsider, he hadn't even agreed yet, but the other party had already agreed.

  Ye Chen couldn't possibly know what Ye Xiao Die was thinking, otherwise he would have looked at her with a frustrated and helpless expression. He only agreed to meet Ye Wu Men because it was polite, and he didn't take it seriously. The City Master's residence wasn't a place he could visit often.

  A few people chatted and laughed, this dinner party was still quite joyful, but the unexpected is the unexpected, it's something that happens beyond one's expectations.

  Just as the dinner party was about to end, a guard walked in, "Report!"

  The entire dinner party suddenly fell silent, with everyone looking at Ye Wu Meng except for Hu Lao. Ye Wu Meng's face looked a bit unsightly, and the good meal was disrupted by the guard. Although he had expected that the guard would come to report something important at this time, Ye Wu Meng still couldn't help but glance worriedly at Hu Lao, who was drinking alone with an expressionless face. He let out a slight sigh of relief when he saw that Hu Lao didn't seem angry.

  "Unable to sleep, he turned to face the guard and said: 'What is it?!'"

  "It's terrible! It's terrible! The monster is attacking!" The guard said with a look of sudden panic on his face.

  "What?" Ye Wumeng's face suddenly changed and he stood up. The rest of the people were also extremely shocked, only Hu Lao remained calm as usual.

  "The monster outside the city is attacking, it's already at the foot of the city!" The guard said anxiously.

  He took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety, and looked at his master. The strange beast was making a move, and Hu Lao had told him earlier that the person sent to gather information hadn't returned yet, but the beast had already made its move.

  "What am I supposed to do? You're the city master! What still needs me to teach?" Hu Lao glared at Ye Wu Meng with a bad attitude.

  Sleepless night, dry laugh. Although I wanted to go myself, but since Master is here, necessary inquiries are still a must, especially for a strong person like Hu Lao. Asking and being scolded is one thing, not asking is another matter altogether.

  "Hurry up and go, don't linger around here!" Old Hu said impatiently, waving his hand.

  "Alright, good! Ye Chen, you all enjoy your meal here. If there's anything unsatisfactory, tell Lu Rong." Ye Wu said a sentence to Ye Chen and the others before quickly leading the guards out of the city lord's mansion.

  The good dinner was interrupted, and the remaining people didn't have the heart to eat or chat. Ye Xiaodie stood up with him, "Master Hu, I also want to take a look!"

  "Xiao Die!" Lu Rong's face changed color as she scolded Ye Xiao Die.

  "Mother, I'll just go take a look, don't worry, nothing will happen." Ye Xiaodie said with a spoiled tone to Lu Rong, causing Chen Tao's eyes to widen in shock!

  "No way, just no!" Lu Rong flatly refused. As the lord of the city, it was her husband's duty and obligation to go there, but she couldn't let her daughter go to that dangerous place!

  "Uncle Hu!" Ye Xiaodie shook Uncle Hu's arm and said.

  "Don't come to me for help, I'm powerless to assist you. It's too dangerous at Xiaodie's place, you'd better stay in the City Lord's Manor." Hu Lao's face was bitter with a wry smile. Although he hadn't gone out, he could still guess what was happening in the city - chaotic and disorderly. For someone as beautiful as Xiaodie, it would be even more perilous, especially under such threatening circumstances.

  "Hmph..." Night Xiaodie let out a cold hum, unhelped, and left the dinner table to walk into the courtyard.

  "This kid." Lu Rong smiled wryly and gave a slightly apologetic smile to Ye Chen and the others, indicating that they didn't need to mind.

  "Old Hu, madam, we should also take our leave." Ye Chen stood up and made a fist at Old Hu and Lu Rong. As for being grateful to Old Hu, verbal gratitude doesn't mean anything; there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.

  "Sit for a while, there's nothing going on." Lu Rong detained.

  "No, I have something to attend to on the way back." Ye Chen bid farewell with a smile.

  "Alright, I won't keep you either, come and play when you're free." Lu Rong said with a smile.

  "Alright." Ye Chen also smiled and replied, then turned his head towards Old Hu.

  Old Hu put down the wine cup in his hand, stared at Ye Chen for a while, and then smiled: "Go, but don't be so adventurous again, otherwise I won't be able to save you either!"

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