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A soft questioning voice came from behind, and an inconspicuous figure wearing a black falcon mask appeared in the corner, appearing and disappearing in the darkness.

The chief lit a cigar and took a long puff.

"We need the Elliott family and his own strength. How are the mechs coming along?"

The mysterious man raised the corners of his mouth, letting out a low, excited laugh: "Incredibly good. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed this was a man-made weapon. Xu Fu-Xiao truly lives up to his reputation as a genius. If he could be in the palace..."

"Don't have any illusions; you shouldn't have any illusions."

Before he could finish speaking, the leader interrupted him: "Send someone to keep an eye on him, and if possible, kill him."

The mysterious man raised an eyebrow.

"Have you considered the consequences of doing this?"

The chief took a drag of his cigarette and grinned. "The Court of Owls fears no one. Don't forget we're more than just an organization."

Mystique paused for a moment, then nodded slightly and said...

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

...

Whether due to the environment or the climate, the night sky over Gotham City is always shrouded in thick, dark clouds. From a distance, rows of massive Gothic buildings hang in the night sky like the bared fangs of a demon, giving people an intangible sense of oppression and gloom.

At 7:30 p.m., a gold Lamborghini pulled up in front of Wayne Manor. The door opened and Xu Fu, dressed in a black suit, stepped out. He had a girl who looked like a "princess," the petite and charming Barbara, on his arm.

The girl's long hair curled around her neck, highlighting her delicate features. She wore a low-cut orange-red dress, and the color of her hair contrasted with the iridescent brilliance of her slender neck. The lower part of her necklace led to her firm breasts, a gentle, round protrusion emerging from a deep indentation that was breathtaking to behold.

Xu Fu took out his mask and said with some helplessness.

"You'd better wear it, or these people will eat me alive."

"I have nothing to do with you."

Barbara blushed slightly. It was the first time she had worn such an outfit, and she felt very embarrassed. But when she noticed the stares from those around her, she couldn't help but jump up.

Which girl doesn't want to be a princess? Even if she can't be a real princess, being the center of attention at a party is still pretty good.

Barbara picked up the white fox mask and put it on her face. The mask covered half of her face, giving her a mysterious and alluring look.

Xu Fu extended his wrist.

"Come on, Ms. Gordon, it's time to come up on stage."

Barbara, somewhat embarrassed, took Xu Fu's hand, and the two walked together into the brightly lit Wayne Manor.

Wayne Manor is vast but has few buildings, giving it a desolate feel, but the main building is exceptionally luxurious, looking like a medieval castle.

Barbara looked around and said.

"This is the first time I've ever stepped into Wayne Manor since I was a child."

Xu Fu asked casually, "Is this place famous?"

"Of course it's famous. In Gotham City, who doesn't know Wayne Enterprises and who doesn't know Wayne Manor?"

"Tell me what you think."

"view?"

"Yes, my opinion on the Wayne family."

"Why do you ask?"

"Out of boredom and curiosity"

"very good!"

The girl leaned slightly towards Xu Fu, shivering from the chill of the April/May night. "The Wayne family is the oldest family in Gotham City, with a history of over a hundred years. Rumor has it that the city itself was founded by them. Their Wayne Corporation is world-renowned, involved in aviation, transportation, biotechnology, chemicals, construction, energy, entertainment, food, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, mining, oil, retail, securities, steel, and more. It can be said that fifty percent of the companies in Gotham City are related to the Wayne family; they are a behemoth."

"The Wayne family has a very good reputation. The former patriarch, Thomas Wayne, was a well-known philanthropist. He funded the construction of many social institutions, orphanages, public hospitals, non-profit organizations, and so on. However, things didn't go as planned, and he was shot and killed. The person in charge of the case at the time was none other than my father. I heard from my father that when the Wayne couple died, their son, Bruce Wayne, was at the scene."

Barbara sighed softly: "Many people believe that Bruce Wayne became a womanizer because of that shooting."

"Even so, you two are still very alike." (A rebuke)

Chapter 1307 You're lying again!

You mean we're alike?

"Yes"

Barbara snapped her fingers and said, enunciating each word clearly, "Same wealthy family, same flawed parents, same womanizing, all like to have one-night stands with supermodels and actresses."

Xu Fu suddenly burst into laughter. "The last sentence has to be cut; I'm not interested in actresses."

The girl snorted, "Liar!"

"Indeed, in my opinion, a hundred actresses can't compare to you."

"You're lying again!"

Barbara turned around: "You don't need to seduce me, I won't fall for it."

Xu Fu smiled without saying a word, reached out and put his arm around her slender waist, and strode towards the villa.

An elderly man with gray hair, a tall and upright figure, and the demeanor of a true American gentleman stood at the door. Upon seeing Xu Fu, he walked to the door and said…

“Hello, Mr. Shaw, I am Alfred Pennyworth, welcome to Wayne Manor.”

"Hello, Mr. Pennyworth."

Xu Fu extended his right hand and shook hands with him, then turned around and introduced, "This is the mysterious lady, my companion."

Alfred smiled and nodded. Barbara, wearing a white fox mask, had a mysterious allure, but Alfred was long past his youthful impetuosity.

"Young gentlemen in the audience, please."

Alfred personally welcomed them into the villa, an honor never before bestowed upon any other guest.

The living room was filled with guests, most of whom were familiar faces from television: businessmen, politicians, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and so on. Surprisingly, Gotham City's newly appointed Attorney General, Harvey Dent, was also among them.

He is a rising star in politics. Although he lost the mayoral election, it did not diminish his popularity. On the contrary, his tough stance led to his appointment as the new Attorney General. The stability of Gotham City today is inseparable from him.

These guests were all locals from Gotham City, and compared to them, Xu Fu looked like an outsider.

"Xu Fu-Xiao, the legendary Young Master Xiao, the underground boss of Haibin City, I never expected to see you here."

Harvey Dent's words were full of hostility, like an interrogation of a criminal. Xu Fu grinned casually and said.

"Now I only have one identity, and that is a guest of Wayne Manor."

"Is that right?"

Harvey Dent tilted his head, his cold, hard face scrutinizing him carefully, then lowered his voice and questioned him.

"What exactly do these hundred sets of kinetic armor represent? Why would the criminals go to such lengths to obtain them, even at the cost of insulting the FBI?"

"I'm sorry, I don't know how to answer your question. If you're interested, you can contact the Gotham City Police Department."

After saying this, he and Barbara blended into the crowd.

The appearance of Xu Fu-Xiao, the newly minted billionaire, caused quite a stir. Barbara, wearing a white fox mask that revealed half of her delicate features, became the focus of all the men present.

They held hands and greeted people of all skin colors, feeling like members of the so-called upper class.

Barbara is troubled by other people's questions about her personality, and as the party continues, she gradually realizes that people are more concerned about her relationship with Xu Fu-Xiao than about her as a person.

This infuriated the girl: she was Barbara Gordon, not some appendage.

In a corner of the party, a woman dressed in a black dress and with her face veiled calmly looked at Xu Fu and asked...

"Is this Xu Fu-Xiao, the successor to the flood?"

Those present nodded in agreement: "He's a ruthless character with cunning and ambition; the master admires him."

The woman frowned, sensing a hint of mockery.

"That's all the old man's hobbies. It's a pity I'm not interested in these little brats. How's the plan going? Don't Wayne and his gang agree yet?"

The attendant shook his head, his expression serious.

"Bruce Wayne seems to have realized something, completely halted the cooperation plan, and even sent people to secretly monitor our communications."

“O!”

The woman raised an eyebrow: "It seems that the waste in Gotham City isn't as serious as rumored?"

The maid muttered to herself.

"The master has given you full authority to use the Wayne family as a starting point to completely control Gotham City."

At this moment, Bruce Wayne, as the host of the banquet, walked to the podium and delivered a brief welcome speech. As soon as the speech ended, the banquet officially began.

Soft orchestral music began to play, and guests started to come to the dance floor in twos and threes.

Barbara was a little nervous and asked in a low voice, "Do we have to dance too?"

"Of course!"

"But I won't jump!"

"I'll teach you."

As she spoke, the girl pulled her onto the dance floor. The girl turned out to be very talented and quickly mastered the dance steps. The two of them twirled around on the dance floor and gradually realized that they had become the center of attention.