133: Chapter 129 Lu Yuan's Ambitions!

On the outskirts of the capital city, a magnificent palace stood tall.

Not only did it look imposing from the outside, but the interior décor was also extremely refined, exuding a sense of luxury everywhere.

Usually, this was the busiest place at night.

Today, however, it was exceptionally quiet; there wasn't even a single guest coming or going.

The manager and numerous heads of departments, all dressed in proper suits, stood nervously at the main entrance, looking left and right, waiting for today's distinguished guest.

On both sides of the road, over a hundred women stood in a gentle and graceful manner.

Every one of them was over 1.75 meters tall, with beautiful figures and outstanding appearances.

On the street outside the venue, hundreds of excited young men and women were waiting anxiously.

"Why hasn't Young Master Lu arrived yet?"

"Don't be impatient. Isn't it only right that we wait for Young Master Lu?"

"Exactly, exactly. To be invited out by Young Master Lu is already a supreme honor, so waiting a little while is only expected."

After a while, a drone of an engine came from behind.

A massive silver-gray steel beast drove in from the night.

Lu Yuan jumped out of the car, closed the door, and tossed the keys to a security guard nearby.

"Please help me park the car."

After saying that, he took out a few red banknotes and placed them into the other person's hand.

"Young Master Lu is here!"

"Young Master Lu..."

Looking at the group of people standing at the entrance, Lu Yuan scratched his head.

"What are you all doing at the entrance? Go inside."

Saying this, he led everyone into the most luxurious place in the capital, the venue.

Seeing Lu Yuan walk over, the hundred or so beautiful women on both sides of the road all bowed, their expressions filled with respect.

"Welcome, Young Master Lu~"

The person in charge personally stepped forward and bowed in welcome.

"Your presence, Young Master Lu, truly brings splendor to our establishment. Please, Young Master Lu, this way."

Finally, he led Lu Yuan to the booth in the core area of the lobby.

"Young Master Lu, please, this way."

Lu Yuan was long accustomed to such places and didn't find anything special about it.

However, these geniuses from Star Academy all felt very novel.

They kept looking at the surrounding environment, each and every one of them very excited.

"Damn, Young Master Lu actually booked the entire venue."

"Too awesome."

The few core figures surrounded by the many students exchanged glances.

They stood up simultaneously and walked toward the seat where Lu Yuan was sitting.

"Hello, Young Master Lu. My name is Ouyang Yao. It's nice to meet you. Let me toast you."

Walking at the very front was a sturdy young man with a buzz cut.

Ouyang Yao, an Epic-tier profession, Gun Fighter!

A junior at Star Academy and the record holder for tower climbing at the Endless Academy.

Most importantly, he was a commoner genius who hadn't joined any faction.

Hosting this gathering, Lu Yuan naturally had some goals.

He had already researched some of the particularly outstanding geniuses at Star Academy in advance.

Lu Yuan nodded, picked up his wine glass, clinked it with Ouyang Yao's, and took a light sip.

"Eat well and play well. Don't be too restrained."

Lu Yuan patted the young man's shoulder lightly.

Ouyang Yao smiled and nodded, "Alright, Brother Yuan, I understand. This is a small gift I prepared for you. I hope you won't mind it."

Oh, he's quite polite.

Ouyang Yao, is it? Not bad, not bad.

The kid has a future.

I'll remember you.

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly and took the box handed to him by the other person.

It was a skill scroll...

Lu Yuan really didn't lack these.

【Pity of the Innocent】

【High-tier Skill】

【Effect: After learning this skill, you can release a form disguise, allowing your own body size to shrink to the juvenile state of your race, maintaining a weak and pitiful appearance while concealing your own aura.】

"Huh?"

Lu Yuan sat up straight instantly and looked up at Ouyang Yao.

This skill...

It's very special!

Although it was only a high-tier skill, its functionality and practical value were very high.

And it just happened to be a skill that Lu Yuan needed very much right now.

To be precise, Little Skeleton needed it very much.

Being large has its advantages.

But in many cases, it is also a disadvantage.

Sure enough, the moment it saw the introduction of this skill, Little Skeleton in the summoning space became excited.

"Master, Master, that's it... You must give this skill to me!"

Lu Yuan directly activated the skill scroll.

【Your Magic Pet, Little Skeleton, has learned the high-tier skill "Pity of the Innocent".】

In the summoning space, under the passive enhancement of the Pity of the Innocent skill, Little Skeleton's figure instantly shrank.

The terrifying baleful aura and powerful attribute pressure surrounding it also dissipated completely.

If one ignored the noble golden light on its bones, it didn't look any different from an ordinary Skeleton Soldier.

Lu Yuan summoned it directly.

Looking at the Little Skeleton that had become less than 1.5 meters tall in front of him, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Thanks. I really needed this skill of yours."

"Come, let's drink. We won't stop until we're drunk tonight."

Lu Yuan picked up his wine glass and proactively clinked it with Ouyang Yao's.

Ouyang Yao was immediately flattered and drained the wine in his glass in one gulp.

In an instant, the slightly serious atmosphere in the venue was broken.

The other few geniuses from Star Academy with outstanding strength also raised their glasses one after another and presented gifts at the same time.

The value of the gifts was equivalent to the skill scroll Ouyang Yao had given.

Clearly, they had discussed it beforehand.

Whether the gifts were precious or not was not important.

Lu Yuan was also a man who understood social graces; naturally, he wouldn't accept others' gifts for nothing.

With a wave of his hand, a portion of Tier 5 or higher heavenly treasures appeared in front of everyone in the hall.

In front of the few who had given gifts, there were three portions of Tier 7 or higher heavenly treasures.

"This..."

Ouyang Yao's throat moved with difficulty as he looked at the treasures in front of him in disbelief.

"Tier 7 heavenly treasures, and three portions at that."

"Brother Yuan, this, this is too precious..."

They had only given a gift worth ten million.

The return gift Lu Yuan gave them was more than ten times that amount.

The few of them exchanged glances, and they could all see the shock in each other's eyes.

Previously, they had only heard that the young master of the Lu family was generous.

But they had never witnessed it; this time, it really opened their eyes.

"Brother Yuan, this gift is too valuable. I really cannot accept it."

The honest Ouyang Yao quickly pushed the three portions of heavenly treasures over.

Lu Yuan wouldn't take back things he had given out.

"Accept it. I have already felt your sincerity in wanting to befriend me. I, Lu Yuan, never treat my own people poorly."

He picked up his wine glass, stood up, and looked around the entire venue, his gaze sweeping over the geniuses of Star Academy present.

As his strength grew, especially after experiencing this beast tide, he saw many different aspects of this world.

He also had some things he wanted to do.

Tonight's feast was not purely for fun, but the beginning of his upcoming plans.

"I am planning to establish a faction of my own."