Published: February 13, 2025
“This painting is the representative work of Master Qingru from the Bote Star, created 1,700 years ago, titled ‘Eternal Hope.’”
“The dye on this painting is specially made with Moon Age Gold as the base, combined with the juice from sixteen types of special plants. Due to Master Qingru's sudden passing, the dye he invented has been lost, and thus, future generations can no longer see such large-scale artworks that present a multi-layered visual experience intertwined with spiritual radiation.”
“This is ‘Buffin’s Healing.’ Doesn't it seem a bit ordinary? After all, some sculptors' works today are far more exquisite, with deeper and broader meanings.”
“But this is a naturally formed sculpture, a deceased life, a deformed skull of a ‘moon kun.’”
“Does Zhong Ming like this? This is the totem of hope, an object of worship for us Laina Aliens when we were still in a primitive state. Until now... it has been countless years, with changes in the world and the rise and fall of races. Even though we have left our home planet for an unknown length of time, it still exists.”
Ana was half-turned leading the way, occasionally introducing the various treasures they saw to Ye Zhongming.
This is the palace of Queen Ning Jihua Mei, the core of the entire Laina Alien civilization.
“Although we have already communicated, I still want to ask, Zhong Ming, do you really have no requirements regarding food? We can still change the menu if needed.”
Ye Zhongming smiled, “I really have no requirements for food; as long as it's not bad, I'm sure the food here must be delicious, right?”
Ana laughed happily and nodded, “Of course!”
The two of them passed through a long corridor filled with artworks and arrived at a magnificent hall; the luxury here amazed Ye Zhongming, who had seen much of the world.
Perhaps this is one of the manifestations of a super clan’s heritage.
Ning Jihua Mei stood before a cabinet, holding two bottles of wine, one deep red and the other sky blue.
“Fruit wine from the Yao Gan Star System and our clan's specialty ‘Wisteria.’ Which one would you like to drink?”
I must say, from the moment Ana welcomed Ye Zhongming until he met Queen Ning Jihua Mei, he felt very comfortable.
The dining table was not a long one, but rather a simple four-person setup, with Ning Jihua Mei and Ana sitting on one side and Ye Zhongming on the other.
It looked as if three friends were having a meal together.
Regarding this arrangement, Ye Zhongming was both surprised and comfortable; after all, both parties were supposed to negotiate. Sometimes, there could be tension, but this seating arrangement certainly conveyed goodwill.
Ye Zhongming chose Wisteria; the sky blue liquid in the crystal wine glass exuded a fruity aroma.
“Upon hearing that you went to the Flying Lizard Clan, I wasn't surprised at all. Can you believe it?” Ning Jihua Mei raised her glass, and after clinking it with the others, she spoke to Ye Zhongming.
“Indeed, with Divine Artisan City and the Tarros Red Dwarf wiped out, a single Flying Lizard Clan doesn’t seem like much. However, it's truly unbelievable that you went alone.” Ana took a sip of her wine, placing the glass on the table, her arms crossed, eyes shining.
Ye Zhongming had anticipated Ana's presence in this situation; nominally, she was Ning Jihua Mei’s maid, but in reality, she was a powerful figure among the Laina Aliens, even exercising some of the queen’s powers. Her strength was high; at least the Old Dean had mentioned her capabilities after meeting her at the Myriad Clans Assembly.
The word ‘able’ was already a high compliment from the Old Dean.
“May I ask a potentially offensive question? You can opt not to answer it if it involves secrets; I'm just very curious,” Ana said, her face showing curiosity.
“How did you come by that stone fire dual system giant dragon?”
Currently, Yangos was basking in the sun in the square in front of the palace. Ana had circled it several times when she greeted Ye Zhongming, causing the Evil Dragon to remember the eternal shadow in its heart, Sister Hong, whose gaze resembled that of Ana.