Necromancer, summon skeletons, practice the Heaven-Swallowing Magic Skill

As the previous twists and turns gradually subsided, the banquet hall was filled with a cheerful atmosphere again, as if nothing had ever happened.

After a brief exchange with Lu Ming and others, Liu Ruyan left in a hurry.

As the host, she still had many guests to receive personally.

However, when Lu Ming, Selina and Alia were enjoying a rare moment of peace, a familiar figure quietly walked into the banquet hall.

In an instant, all eyes were involuntarily focused here.

This figure was Lilith, the maid that Lu Ming once recruited.

She was wearing the iconic black magic robe with dark patterns floating on it, like the deepest galaxy in the night sky.

Lilith, as a great magician of the dark system, appears like a rose blooming in the night, beautiful yet thorny, making people awed and afraid to approach easily.

Her aloof temperament and the indifference she exuded made every guest present feel an indescribable pressure.

After saying goodbye to Lu Ming, Liu Ruyan went downstairs to greet Lilith. This scene did not escape Lu Ming's keen observation.

Although he had doubts in his heart, he did not show them in public. Instead, he chose to continue his chat with Selina and Arya. On the surface, he seemed calm, but in his heart he was secretly trying to figure out the purpose of Lilith's visit.

Lilith's eyes wandered aimlessly in the banquet hall. When her deep eyes met Lu Ming's, a barely perceptible light flashed in her eyes, but she immediately returned to her usual coldness, as if nothing had happened.

She did not stop, but followed Liu Ruyan's steps into the private room prepared for important guests and disappeared from Lu Ming's sight.

After Lilith left, Arya frowned and whispered, "Why did Lilith appear here? Is there some secret deal between her and the Liu family?"

Lu Ming remained calm and asked, "Do you know anything about her?"

Arya shook her head. "This is the first time we meet, but Lilith's name is not unfamiliar in the business circle. She is the head of the Kvothe Chamber of Commerce in this area, and there is fierce competition between the Charles Family Chamber of Commerce where Arya is located and the Kvothe Chamber of Commerce."

"I only know that Lilith is also a great dark magician. As for other aspects of her, I don't know much."

After hearing this, Lu Ming understood.

He knew very well that Lilith's true identity was far more than just the head of the Kvothe Chamber of Commerce. She was also the behind-the-scenes controller of the killer organization in this area.

Arya was unaware of Lilith's identity, and she had no idea that Lilith had planned to hunt her down.

Since Arya knew nothing about this, Lu Ming naturally would not make these complicated relationships public.

So he found a reasonable excuse, claiming that he wanted to go to the bathroom, and left his seat temporarily.

After making sure that no one was paying attention, Lu Ming released his evil spirit and silently controlled it to go to the private room where Lilith was, intending to explore the secrets inside.

Through the evil spirit's perspective, Lu Ming was able to peek into the scene inside the private room.

Lilith was having a deep conversation with Liu Ruyan and several distinguished guests. They seemed to be discussing something of great importance. Lu Ming held his breath and listened carefully, hoping to capture any valuable information from them, so as to better understand the real purpose of Lilith's visit and the possible deep connection between her and the Liu family.

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"Everyone, regarding the recent cooperation, I believe we all have the same goal. The Kvothe Chamber of Commerce is willing to establish closer ties with the Liu family and all our allies to promote our common interests."

In the private room, Lilith's voice was calm and magnetic. She was talking to Liu Ruyan and several other guests who seemed to be of prominent status.

Liu Ruyan nodded and responded, "Mr. Lilith, our Liu family also attaches great importance to cooperation with your Chamber of Commerce. However, I must admit that your sudden visit did surprise us. We would like to think that the top leaders of the Kvothe Chamber of Commerce would not easily get involved in such public occasions."

Lilith smiled calmly, with a sly look in her eyes. "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. I showed up this time not only to express my sincerity in cooperation, but also to confirm some things in person. I believe that there are no irreconcilable contradictions between us, only the possibility of mutual benefit and win-win results."

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During the conversation between the few people, Lu Ming found that they were just conducting some normal business cooperation negotiations and did not involve other aspects.

Lu Ming had no interest in these things.

After a while, when the banquet was about to begin, everyone left the private room and walked towards the lobby outside.

Only then did Lu Ming retract the evil spirit and return to his seat, attending the banquet with Alia and Selina.

For most of the nobles, the purpose of attending this banquet is to make friends with the powerful and facilitate certain cooperation.

But for Lu Ming, it was very boring.

If Selina hadn't spoken, he would have refused.

As for Selina, she didn't want to come at first, but Lu Ming was her student and the first place winner in the college competition. The Undead Department had finally gotten some glory, so he had to show off.

Although she felt bored at the moment, since she was already here, she naturally had to wait until it was over before leaving.

But Arya was different. She came here as the manager of the Charles family branch and it was impossible for her to stay here and chat with Lu Ming the whole time.

As the banquet progressed, Arya nodded slightly to Lu Ming with a hint of apology, then picked up her wine glass and shuttled between the various factions at the banquet, starting a series of business negotiations.

Her elegant and capable demeanor not only demonstrated her personal charm, but also consolidated the local cooperation network of the Charles Family branch.

Alia's departure made the originally lively scene suddenly seem a little empty, with only Lu Ming and Selina left.

There was a subtle silence in the air.

In order to break the silence, Selina playfully suggested: "Lu Ming, since we are free anyway, why don't we play a drinking game?"

There was a sense of ease and anticipation in her words, as if she wanted to take this opportunity to make the party more interesting.

Lu Ming was a little surprised at first, but he was soon infected by Selina's interest and responded with a smile: "Okay, Selina, but are you sure you want to compete with me in drinking? I won't show mercy."

There was a hint of sarcasm in his words, but it also revealed his willingness to accept the challenge.

Selina chuckled, with a mischievous light in her eyes: "Who's afraid of who, Lu Ming, just wait and see!"

However, after a few drinks, Selina's cheeks flushed and her eyes flickered with drunkenness. It was obvious that her alcohol tolerance was not as good as she thought.

Lu Ming looked at Selina's drunken appearance, and a trace of pity rose in his heart. He said softly: "Selina, you look a little drunk, do you want to take a rest first?"

However, Selina swayed and murmured softly that she wanted to go to the bathroom and asked Lu Ming to support her.

Lu Ming did not hesitate. He immediately stretched out his arms and supported Selina steadily. He comforted her softly, "It's okay, Selina. I'm here. I won't let you fall."

Accompanied by Lu Ming, Selina walked towards the bathroom with unsteady steps.

Along the way, she nestled in Lu Ming's arms, and the soft touch made Lu Ming's heart ripple. But he knew that the occasion was not appropriate at the moment, so he had to calm down and concentrate on ensuring Selina's safety.

Arriving near the restroom, Lu Ming stopped and gently reminded Selina: "Selina, we'll stop here. Be careful. I'll wait for you to come out."

His tone was full of care and tenderness, and it made Selina feel warm inside.

Selina nodded, her eyes blurred, and said softly: "Thank you, Lu Ming, you are always so thoughtful."

Just as Selina was staggering towards the bathroom, outside the bathroom, under the dim light of the corridor, Selina accidentally lost her balance.

Lu Ming instinctively reached out and embraced her, and their bodies unexpectedly came close to each other at that moment, forming a natural hug.

Selina's breathing became rapid, and her drunken eyes, which were usually calm and wise, were now filled with confusion and dependence.

Lu Ming felt his heartbeat quicken, and a subtle chemical reaction filled the air.

It was as if the whole world was making way for the two of them, leaving only each other's heartbeat and breathing.

Selina tilted her head slightly, her rosy lips gently opened and closed, as if speaking a silent language.

Lu Ming's thoughts became chaotic at this moment, and all his rationality seemed to be thrown out of the window.

He lowered his head and his eyes met Selina's. There was an intimacy and connection that they had never experienced before.

At this moment, all concerns and worries vanished, leaving only two hearts beating in each other's arms.

There was no one at the end of the corridor, as if the whole world provided them with a private space.

Lu Ming's lips gently touched Selina's. It was a gentle and restrained kiss, full of temptation and uncertainty.

Perhaps it was the effect of alcohol, or perhaps she had already developed feelings for Lu Ming.

Facing Lu Ming's kiss, Selina did not resist. Instead, she slightly opened her lips and responded.

It seemed that at this moment, she also let go of all her reserve and worries.

The two of them hugged each other tightly, sharing a secret that belonged to them in this narrow corridor.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, everything around them became distant and blurry, leaving only their existence.

It was not until a long time later that the two finally separated. There was an unprecedented light flashing in their eyes, which was the spark of love and the gift of fate.

Lu Ming asked softly: "Selina, are you okay?"

There was a hint of trepidation in his voice, fearing that his behavior had offended her.

However, Selina just smiled gently, her eyes full of tenderness and understanding: "Lu Ming, thank you. Tonight... I am very happy."

At this moment, footsteps were suddenly heard in the corridor outside.

The ambiguous atmosphere was broken in an instant.

The two men stood up hurriedly, straightened their clothes, and returned to the hall as if nothing had happened.

Sitting in his seat, Lu Ming was fantasizing about whether he should go shopping with Selina or have a midnight snack after the banquet.

After Selina sobered up a little, she calmed down.

Recalling what happened in the bathroom just now, because of the impulse brought on by the alcohol, she looked a little shy, but there was a hint of sweetness in her heart.

Then, she seemed to want to say something.

But he hesitated again.

Before Lu Ming could react.

Selina stood up and left the party early, walking outside.

This move disrupted Lu Ming's plan.

He looked at Selina's back in confusion, feeling a little bewildered.

The two people were fine just now, how come they left without a word in the blink of an eye?

"A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea. It's impossible to guess what she's thinking!"

Just as Lu Ming was sighing, he stood up and chased after him, wanting to find out what was going on.

But when he came downstairs, he found that Selina had already disappeared among the crowd on the street.

Suddenly, Lu Ming felt an inexplicable sense of loss.

"never mind!"

"Now that I'm all down here, I'm going back to the academy!"

Lu Ming sighed softly. He was not in the mood to continue attending the banquet, so he walked away.

Just as he walked to a remote alley, suddenly a mysterious and strange figure floated from the depths of the alley and attacked him like a ghost.

Lu Ming's heart tightened, and he instinctively urged his magic energy and shouted in a low voice: "Who? Come out!"

As he shouted, the figure gradually approached and finally revealed its shape.

The man was dressed in a black robe, exuding a mysterious aura, but with a respectful look on his face, he said softly: "Master, it's me, Lilith!"

When the voice fell, Lu Ming looked carefully and found that the person standing in front of him was Lilith, who was respected by everyone at the banquet.

At this moment, she was completely different from before. She was no longer the aloof and terrifying dark magician, but had become cautious and respectful.

If there were other people present at this time, they would be horrified to see such a scene.

A great dark magician was so respectful to a young man, even flattering.

Her eyes revealed nervousness and uneasiness, as if she was afraid of something.