The room wasn't particularly large, but it was decorated with extreme opulence. In the center of the room sat a set of magnificent sofas and a coffee table adorned with exquisite tea sets, where hot tea and fruit had already been prepared for them.
The interior decoration followed a color palette of ivory white and dark gold. The floor was covered with a fine, delicate carpet, and even the walls and ceiling were wrapped in soft materials.
Looking up, a massive magic crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. Hundreds of meticulously carved magic crystals refracted brilliant light above their heads, illuminating the entire private box as brightly as day.
The most eye-catching feature, however, was a large floor-to-ceiling glass pane directly in front of them. Through this glass, they could clearly see the exhibition stage and the figures below.
Starlight noticed that there were over a dozen similar boxes. Figures could already be seen moving inside several of them, though they were blurred and indistinct.
“This glass has been specially treated with magic. Not only is it incredibly sturdy, but it’s impossible to see the inside from the outside. This is high-quality stuff!” Sui Yun walked to the floor-to-ceiling glass and lightly tapped the surface with his finger, producing a crisp ringing sound.
“No kidding! I can already see how much the people of the House of Red enjoy their luxury~ The renovation of just this one room alone would be enough for an ordinary person to work their whole life for!”
Since there were no outsiders present, Po Kong didn't care about his image at all. He leaned back haphazardly into one of the sofas and began eating the fruit on the coffee table.
Starlight also pulled over a chair at random and found that every seat was upholstered in top-grade velvet, making them soft and resilient.
Furthermore, a tiny magic formation was hidden beneath each cushion, which could automatically adjust based on the guest's posture to ensure they wouldn't feel the slightest fatigue even after sitting or lying for a long time.
“Work their whole life for? Little brother, you’re still underestimating the House of Red. As far as I know, the construction cost of this single box alone exceeded two hundred thousand gold coins.” Sui Yun smiled and gestured for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.
Xia Duo, who was just about to sit down, was shocked by this and couldn't help but ask, “Brother Sui Yun, you’re joking, right? Could they really be building walls out of gold!”
“No, that’s not an exaggeration.”
Moen walked slowly to one of the walls, gently feeling the elastic soft padding, and said thoughtfully, “There’s a formation inside here. I can sense that its defensive power isn’t weak at all; ordinary attacks wouldn't be able to break it. As for the rest...”
“It’s not just a defensive formation. There’s also a small teleportation array on the floor, plus a soundproofing formation and a temperature control formation on the ceiling. It really is a grand undertaking.” Seeing that Moen still seemed a bit puzzled, Starlight spoke up to supplement her observation.
“Mm, not bad~ Your senses are quite sharp!” Sui Yun looked at his juniors with a satisfied smile on his face.
“This is a set of defense mechanisms the House of Red commissioned from craftsmen all over. It’s said that when it encounters a powerful external attack, the box will trigger emergency measures and teleport the entire room away. Unfortunately, so far, no one has been bold enough to cause trouble here~”
After hearing Sui Yun's explanation, Po Kong asked curiously, “Brother, don’t you need to go say hello to the people in the neighboring boxes? Since they’re in the VIP seats, most of them should be old acquaintances, right?”
Sui Yun waved his hand dismissively. “No need. This isn't like the Royal Capital. Although everyone knows exactly who’s here, we still maintain a level of privacy for one another. Unless...”
Before he could finish his sentence, the door to their box was suddenly pushed open.
“Unless... the people in the two boxes are on particularly good terms~” a somewhat languid female voice drifted in.
The group quickly turned around, only to find Isabella standing at the door dressed in formal attire. She was looking at them with a smile, followed by an attendant from the House of Red.
Today, Isabella wore an exceptionally exquisite dark grey suit, and her long purple hair was elegantly pinned up in a bun behind her head, giving her the look of a powerful businesswoman.
“Bella, what are you doing here? I’ve told you many times, even for you, you should knock before entering.” Unlike Isabella’s casual manner, Sui Yun looked at her sternly.
“Hehe, I just stopped by to see my fiancé, that’s all. What’s the big deal? Right, little brother Po Kong?”
Isabella’s voice was very sweet—sweet enough to be cloying, in fact. It made Po Kong, who had been lounging sideways, stiffen instantly. He jumped up from the sofa and looked at her as if facing a great enemy.
Not only him, but everyone else present found it impossible to imagine such a tone coming from the mouth of a Saint Rank powerhouse.
Xia Duo, in particular, looked at Isabella with a hint of hostility, looking as though she might snap at any moment.
“Miss Isabella, although you are a prestigious Saint Rank expert, barging in like this seems a bit rude, doesn’t it?” Xia Duo said coldly, her tone carrying a trace of displeasure.
But Isabella acted as if she hadn't noticed Xia Duo's hostility at all. She walked in with the same smile and sat elegantly on an empty sofa.
“Oh, little sister, don’t be so tense~ I just stopped by to say hello.” She waved a hand dismissively with a hint of banter in her voice, but her purple eyes were fixed on Po Kong.
Po Kong felt his scalp tingle and quickly waved his hands. “Sister Bella, stop joking! Xia Duo and I have already...”
“Already what?” Isabella raised an eyebrow, her gaze moving back and forth between Po Kong and Xia Duo, a meaningful smile curling her lips.
Seeing this, Sui Yun quickly stood up to smooth things over. “Alright, alright. Bella, what are you actually here for? You didn't really just come for a social visit, did you?”
Isabella chuckled softly, her gaze slowly sweeping over everyone present. Then she stood up and walked over to Po Kong and Xia Duo.
She reached out and grabbed Po Kong’s tie, suddenly pulling him toward her.
Since she was already quite tall, this pull brought their faces just centimeters apart, making their posture look extremely intimate.
Just as Po Kong was about to break free, he realized that the languid expression Isabella had when she entered was gone, replaced by a stern seriousness and a deep look in her eyes.
In this manner, Isabella leaned her face close to Po Kong’s ear and whispered in a voice so quiet it was almost inaudible.
“The arrangements tonight are a bit strange. The House of Red seems to be plotting something behind the scenes. Be careful!”
“Sister Bella?”
Po Kong glanced at Xia Duo beside him.
Xia Duo had clearly caught Isabella's warning as well, and her eyes narrowed.
“Very good~ I like it when you call me that~” Isabella nodded, then let go of his tie and elegantly straightened her skirt. “Alright, I won't disturb you further. I hope you all have a pleasant evening~”
With that, she turned and left the box, leaving the others to exchange looks in silence.
“What did she mean by that?” Xia Duo asked in a low voice once the door was closed again, her brow furrowed.
“I don’t know, but it certainly isn't anything good.” Sui Yun shook his head. As Isabella’s childhood friend, he had naturally sensed her abnormality long ago.
For a Saint Rank powerhouse to feel the need to pass a message in such a manner, the implications were self-evident—it meant that their every move right now might be under surveillance.
“It seems there’s more to the design of this box than we know!” Sui Yun narrowed his eyes and scanned the opulent decorations around them, his tone gaining a hint of vigilance.
Starlight and his companions exchanged a tacit look. After receiving confirmation from the others, he suddenly turned to Sui Yun and said, “Brother Sui Yun, please relax!”
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