Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 1524 - 509: Clues (2)

After that, the two rushed towards the other soldiers of the Dark Star Empire with unstoppable momentum.

A few minutes later, there was no suspense, as over a hundred soldiers of the Dark Star Empire were all knocked to the ground, with nearly half of them fainting.

This was with Su Ming holding back; otherwise, these guys would have died on the spot.

At this time, Boss Arlene walked up and gratefully said to Su Ming and the others.

"Everyone, I really can’t thank you enough!"

"No worries, I’m with the Federation too."

Su Ming said with a smile.

"That’s great, what’s your name, sir? If you come to our place another day, I’ll give you a 50% discount!"

Boss Arlene said with a smile upon hearing Su Ming’s words.

"No need to be so polite, we’re all on the same side. You can take care of these people."

Su Ming said to Boss Arlene.

"Alright!"

Boss Arlene nodded.

At this time, Su Ming saw the man calmly return to his seat at the table after the fight, light a cigarette leisurely, and walk over.

"Hey, buddy, are you with the Federation too?"

"Yes!"

Kroos looked at Su Ming and said with a smile.

"My name is Su Ming, may I know your name?"

Su Ming asked with a smile.

"Hygge!"

Kroos replied with a cheerful smile.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming was taken aback, looking at Kroos in surprise—wasn’t that his own name?

"What’s the matter, Mr. Su Ming?"

Kroos saw Su Ming standing there dazed, took a puff of his cigarette, and asked with a smile.

"Nothing, Mr. Hygge, it’s nice to meet you, and thank you very much for your assistance just now."

Su Ming roughly realized that the man before him didn’t want to reveal his real name. Moreover, from the interaction, Su Ming felt an odd familiarity with him, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

"A small affair!"

Kroos replied with a smile.

"I won’t disturb you then, hope we meet again!"

After thanking him, Su Ming turned and walked towards Vivian and the others.

At this moment, Shu Lu and the two were uneasily speaking to Vivian.

"Miss Vivian, these Dark Star guys are like a bunch of mad dogs, we’d better leave quickly."

"You guys go ahead."

Vivian said to Shu Lu and the others.

"Alright, we’ll go first then."

Shu Lu and the two hesitated for a moment, but ultimately hurriedly left.

At this time, Su Ming came over and said to Vivian and them.

"It’s a mess here, let’s go somewhere else."

"Well, how about we go to our place?"

Vivian invited Su Ming and Long Ying with a smile.

Upon hearing Vivian’s words, Xia Lan immediately showed a slightly unnatural expression but didn’t say anything.

"Would that be a disturbance?"

Su Ming asked politely.

"No way, Mr. Su Ming, it’s our honor to have you at our place."

Vivian said with a smile.

"Then I’ll accept your invitation."

Seeing Vivian say this, Su Ming did not decline.

As for Long Ying, she wouldn’t oppose either, since visiting the Shenji Family, the second largest family in Saint Joex, only brings benefits and no harm. They might even gain some unexpected information.

"Let’s go then."

Vivian led Su Ming and the others out of the restaurant.

...

Much later, Vivian took Su Ming and the others to the second level of Saint Joex, to a massive circular estate.

The entire estate was enclosed by white Crystal Rock walls, and within the walls stood a towering ancient tree, dozens of meters high, lush with branches and leaves.

At this point, Vivian and Xia Lan didn’t lead Su Ming and the others through the main or side entrance but instead took them around to a very small back door.

Su Ming and Long Ying looked at Vivian and Xia Lan, somewhat puzzled.

They were led through the back door, which wasn’t inherently problematic, but it just felt odd, as if it were somewhat disreputable.

Just then, the soldiers guarding the back door saw Vivian and Xia Lan return, and each looked relieved, hastily opening the door. The captain led out a long sigh and said.

"Miss Xia Lan, Miss Vivian, you’re finally back."

"Yes, sorry for the slight delay."

Vivian said with a smile.

"No problem."

The captain replied respectfully.

"Mr. Su Ming, Miss Long Ying, let’s go in!"

Vivian said to Su Ming and Long Ying.

"Alright!"

Su Ming and Long Ying nodded in agreement.

Vivian and Xia Lan then led them through the back door into a lush bamboo grove.

Following a path paved with cobblestones, they shortly arrived at the central area, where a magnificent castle came into view.

Vivian and Xia Lan led them into the castle and walked along a corridor laid with a red carpet.

On either side of the corridor, the walls were adorned with historical paintings, each invaluable.

Just as Vivian and Xia Lan were about to ascend a staircase at a corner.

An anxious voice came echoing.

"Miss Xia Lan, finally found you, where have you been?"

Su Ming and the others turned to look, only to see an elderly man with white hair, wearing a black tailcoat, wrinkles covering his face, walking over with great anxiety.

"Butler Aoku."

Xia Lan replied, utterly embarrassed.

"The patriarch is furious. You better hurry over."

Aoku said anxiously.

"Aren’t they gone yet?"

Hearing this, Xia Lan was dumbfounded.

"Gone? They’re all still waiting there."

Aoku urged Xia Lan.

Hearing this, Xia Lan turned to look at Vivian and asked.

"Seventh sister, what should we do?"

"Let’s go take a look first."

Vivian said somewhat helplessly.