Lin Yuan: I'm surrounded by beautiful women!

"Mr. Lin."

Su Li's voice was always so cold and polite.

She stood at the front, carrying an exquisite food box in her hand, clearly prepared specifically for him.

"Yo, our great hero who saved the world, why are you hiding here alone in isolation?"

Gu Ningxue followed closely behind, her arms crossed as she leaned against the doorframe, a familiar playful smile on her lips.

"Didn't you say you had social anxiety?"

Behind her, a petite figure wearing a plaid skirt and straight bangs poked half her head out.

It was the Artifact Refining Genius, Chen Ruoxi.

She stole a glance at Lin Yuan on the sofa, her cheeks instantly turning red, and she quickly pulled her head back.

Lin Yuan finally moved his gaze away from the tablet and glanced at them.

"Too many people, noisy."

He replied indifferently and turned his attention back to the screen.

Gu Ningxue curled her lip and walked in on her own, plopping down on the single sofa next to Lin Yuan.

"Tsk, the whole world is crazy about you, yet here you are, hiding away in peace."

Just then.

Another figure appeared at the villa's entrance.

It was a Western woman with dazzling blonde hair and features as exquisite as a classical oil painting.

Ella of the Holy Knights Order.

She was slightly taken aback when she saw everyone in the room, then respectfully performed a knight's salute to Lin Yuan.

"Mr. Lin."

Her voice was as melodious as a cello, filled with heartfelt gratitude and admiration.

Lin Yuan raised his eyelids and looked her over.

"Oh, it's you."

His tone carried a bit of lazy teasing.

"It was so lively just now, yet I didn't see you, the famous Deputy Knight Commander. I thought the Holy Knights Order was on a collective vacation."

A hint of apology flashed across Ella's face.

She bowed slightly and explained.

"I am very sorry, Mr. Lin. I was dealing with some urgent internal affairs of The Order at the time and failed to arrive at the battlefield in time."

"Please forgive me."

Lin Yuan waved his hand dismissively, leaned back, and sank into the soft sofa again.

"It's a small matter."

His words made Ella, who was still a bit stiff, relax.

Gu Ningxue looked around, her gaze sweeping over Su Li, Chen Ruoxi, and Ella one by one, before landing back on Lin Yuan. The playful smile on her lips deepened.

"Tsk tsk, you say you have social anxiety, but it looks more lively here than at the victory banquet."

Su Li ignored Gu Ningxue's teasing.

She walked to the coffee table, gently placed the food box down, and opened it.

A light fragrance instantly filled the living room.

"I made some light dishes; you should like them."

Lin Yuan's nose twitched involuntarily.

His gaze finally shifted reluctantly from the tablet to the exquisite small dishes in the food box, which looked, smelled, and tasted perfect.

"That's thoughtful of you."

Seeing Lin Yuan's attention captured, Chen Ruoxi, who had been hiding behind Gu Ningxue, nervously gripped the hem of her clothes, her small face turning even redder.

Gu Ningxue's sharp eyes caught the small, shimmering metal cube tightly gripped in her hand.

"Ruo Xi, didn't you also bring a gift for our great hero? Why don't you take it out?"

Chen Ruoxi trembled suddenly when her name was called.

She hesitated for a moment, then took small steps, almost shuffling to Lin Yuan, and handed over the metal cube with her head lowered.

Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz.

"Mr... Mr. Lin... this... is a little gadget I made..."

"It can... it can block most Divine Sense probes... and also provide automatic warnings..."

Lin Yuan glanced at it and took it casually.

It felt cold to the touch, engraved with complex and precise runes.

"Hmm, not bad."

Upon hearing this praise, Chen Ruoxi's eyes instantly lit up, as if she had received recognition from the whole world, her small face filled with joy.

After speaking, Lin Yuan ignored the crowd.

He picked up the chopsticks Su Li had prepared, took a bite of the food, and put it in his mouth.

For a while, only the faint sound of his chewing remained in the living room.

The warm lights elongated their shadows, intertwining them... but soon, this tranquility was broken.

The sound of several cars stopping simultaneously came from outside the villa.

The engine sounds were steady and powerful, clearly not from ordinary vehicles.

Lin Yuan's hand, which had just picked up a piece of meat, paused slightly in mid-air.

A trace of an imperceptible, helpless expression appeared on his face.

It seems... I still can't catch a break... The villa's main door was pushed open.

Walking at the front was a tall middle-aged man with a resolute face.

He wore a sharp military uniform, with general stars shining on his shoulders, exuding natural authority.

It was Lin Yuan's father, one of the pillars of Dragon Xia Kingdom, General Lin Jianguo.

Beside him was a woman with a gentle and elegant temperament. Her eyes and brows bore a resemblance to Lin Yuan's; she was his mother, Su Qin.

Next, an older sister with a powerful aura entered, wearing a haute couture suit and high heels.

With wavy hair, fire-red lips, and sharp eyes, she was the one in control of a massive commercial Empire—Lin Yuan's older sister, Lin Mengyao.

Finally, a small figure hopped out from behind them like a cheerful little rabbit.

It was a little girl with twin tails, her large eyes blinking with Spiritual Qi.

The Formation Genius, Lin Ke'er.

"Wow! It smells so good!"

As soon as Lin Ke'er entered, she sniffed her small nose, her gaze instantly drawn to the delicacies on the table.

When she saw Chen Ruoxi huddled in the corner, her eyes lit up like two little stars.

"Sister Chen!"

She cheered and pounced over, affectionately hugging Chen Ruoxi's arm.

"Sister Chen, you're here too!"

"Sister Chen, I've recently researched a new Formation. I'll show it to you later!"

Chen Ruoxi was a bit overwhelmed by this sudden enthusiasm, but a happy smile still appeared on her face as she responded softly.

Lin Jianguo and Su Qin's gazes immediately fell upon Lin Yuan.

In Lin Jianguo's eyes was undisguised pride and relief.

While in Su Qin's eyes, there was nothing but heartache.

Lin Mengyao looked around at the group of women in the living room before locking her gaze on her brother, a playful arc curling at the corner of her mouth.

She walked to the sofa, extended a slender finger, and poked Lin Yuan's cheek.

"Not bad, my socially anxious brother."

"Hiding from the whole world's victory banquet just to have a private feast at home."

Lin Yuan slapped her hand away and slumped completely back into the sofa, looking like he had lost all hope in life.

Lin Mengyao had no intention of letting him off.

She clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention.

"Alright, since everyone is here, how can we just eat small dishes?"

"I propose that we hold a private victory party for our hero right here!"

As soon as she said this.

Lin Ke'er was the first to raise her hand in agreement.

Gu Ningxue whistled, laughing so hard her whole body shook.

Lin Yuan was completely speechless.

He closed his eyes and sighed deeply.

Just as expected... you can run, but you can't hide forever...