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"Rumor has it that Pinocchio, the star of the event, is the cradle of decadent dreams."

"I think it's more like a sleeping place for cowards."

Lord Afrique, the Lord of the Underworld, gripped his scepter tightly, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

Closely following behind him was Dahlia Constantine.

"The family has prepared a banquet, and we have come at their invitation. Why has the family not prepared a grand welcoming ceremony for us?"

Sand Gold's pupils contracted sharply, and his hands clenched involuntarily.

Grand Duke Afrit of the Underworld? Wasn't he long dead? Why is he here?!

Grand Duke of the Underworld took a small step forward, and the guests present all retreated to the sides in fear.

Countless illusions flashed before the guests' eyes; they seemed to see mountains of bones, eternally burning flames, the banquet turning into a horrific massacre of corpses and blood, and the cradle of dreams turning into black butterflies drifting away in the burning execution.

The one who started all of this is none other than Grand Duke Afrit, the man before us.

If anyone had doubted his identity before, no one doubted Su Jinyan's identity now.

The only one who possesses such terrifying majesty, inspiring involuntary trembling, is the Grand Duke of the Underworld, who has destroyed countless civilizations.

The receptionist looked visibly flustered: "You, you are—?"

Su Jinyan said coldly, "You have no right to speak to me."

"Go, go and summon the head of the family. I want the family to understand the price of disrespecting the Eternal Flame Mansion!"

The receptionist left in a panic and immediately reported the incident to her superiors.

In her current capacity, the receptionist is not qualified to have contact with the head of the Pinocchio family.

But staying here would likely mean certain destruction for her; she clearly distinguished between survival and death.

Sand Gold's expression was solemn, as did Grand Duke Afrit of the Underworld...

Ah, I never expected such an unexpected turn of events.

Walter adjusted his glasses. Unlike the others' fear, the train crew already knew the true identity of Lord Afrit of the Underworld.

There was just one thing he couldn't understand: why did Su Jinyan have to make such a big fuss as soon as she arrived at the Daydream Hotel?

The family reacted quickly, with countless guards swarming in and surrounding the Daydream Hotel in layers.

Su Jinyan gripped the scepter tightly and slammed it heavily to the ground: "It seems the family is preparing to resort to force?"

Hanabi said softly, "Father, please calm down—don't forget the purpose of our trip."

Su Jinyan stopped speaking and quietly waited for the arrival of the family's head.

However, neither the heads of the five major families nor the supreme ruler of Pinocchio appeared.

Appearing before him was a middle-aged sheriff from a Pinocchio family.

"Greetings from Gallach, Sheriff of the Hound Family, Your Excellency Grand Duke."

Gallagher had thick brown hair and wore an exquisite suit with a simple white vest over it. However, he was not bound by tradition; his shirt was slightly open, his tie was loose, and he looked unkempt, with even his stubble visible.

"I want to see the person in charge of the family," Su Jinyan said in a deep voice.

He could clearly sense countless unusual gazes watching him from the shadows.

What makes it unusual is that those gazes were so uniform, even the frequency of their movements was exactly the same.

Gallagher said solemnly, "I am only sending my greetings on behalf of the head of the Hound family."

"It is the family's fault for neglecting you. You may make your request, and the family will do its best to compensate you."

Gallagher sighed inwardly.

It was clear that the head of the hound family responsible for maintaining security and order in Pinocchio did not dare to come forward.

He simply picked an unlucky guy as his representative, and Gallagher just happened to be that unlucky guy.

Su Jinyan gave a slight sneer: "Then listen carefully, I only have two simple requests."

"If this cannot be satisfied, then the family should prepare to face the wrath of the Eternal Flame Mansion."

"You said, Your Excellency Grand Duke."

Gallagher's expression tightened; he knew that his family was unlikely to meet his demands.

He would be the first victim if a conflict broke out.

Su Jinyan held up one finger: "First, prepare five bags of cream puffs for me; my girlfriend loves them."

Gallagher: "...Huh?"

Not to mention Gallagher, even the guests present, the family head who was secretly watching him, and Pinocchio's dream master all had the same question in their minds: Am I having auditory hallucinations?

Su Jinyan said calmly, "What, can't you satisfy me?"

Gallagher nodded hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes, I'll have the pastry chef prepare it for you right away."

Sand Gold felt a slight unease. In his analysis, the first request made by the Grand Duke of the Underworld might just be a simple test.

The demands that follow are definitely not as simple as he imagined; a fierce battle is probably inevitable.

The ultimate loser will definitely be Grand Duke of Hellfire; Pinocchio is not as simple as he imagined.

Tsk, all my plans have been ruined by this foolish Grand Duke.

Gallagher stared intently at Su Jinyan. How damn surprising! Grand Duke Afrit of the Underworld has a girlfriend?

This is a situation that would elicit the same reaction from anyone, let alone him.

Su Jinyan held up a second finger: "Secondly, where is the most bustling area of ​​Pinocchio?"

Galach's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the greedy Grand Duke of the Underworld wanted to demand the "Golden Moment" from his family?

"There are twelve moments in Pinocchio's dream."

"I think you are referring to the 'golden hour,' as there is no moment more prosperous than the 'golden hour.'"

It was a magnificent dream city where time stood still, symbolizing Pinocchio's most prosperous moments.

It possesses a glittering and decadent atmosphere. On the bustling commercial street surrounded by dazzling neon signs, dreamers immerse themselves in the glitz and glamour, conveying the city's tone as a hedonistic paradise.

If Grand Duke Netherfire makes any unreasonable requests, the family will absolutely not agree.

Su Jinyan nodded: "Very good, I want to buy [The Golden Moment]..."

Gallagher's heart sank.

Su Jinyan said meaningfully, "Buy the most prominent shop in [Golden Moment]."

"I want to open a general store there to help customers solve their problems."

Damn it, can you stop breathing so loudly when you talk? It's terrifying.

Gallagher breathed a sigh of relief and bowed slightly, saying, "Of course, we will have someone specifically assigned to handle this for you."

"May you have sweet dreams in Pinocone."

The guests present breathed a sigh of relief, as everyone had assumed that Duke Minghuo had come to cause trouble on purpose.

Everyone thought a bloody battle was inevitable, but no one expected his request to be so simple.

For some reason, the guests felt a subtle sense of goodwill towards Duke Minghuo.

Su Jinyan suddenly spoke up: "Add three more bags of cream puffs, freshly baked."

"My patience is limited, so I hope you won't keep me waiting too long."

Gallagher: "Understood."

At his signal, the hound guards began to evacuate in an orderly manner.

Su Jinyan gracefully picked up the scepter and prepared to go to the hotel front desk to check in.

But just then, Gallagher received new instructions from the head of the Hound family in his earpiece.

Ugh, this is such a hassle.

Gallagher paused, then called out to stop him, "Wait a moment, Your Excellency, I have a question for you."

The guests' nerves, which had just relaxed, tightened again.

Some people couldn't help but curse Gallagher for being so meddlesome.

Su Jinyan looked at him quietly without saying a word.

Gallagher asked in a deep voice, "Why are you, who should have passed away, appearing in Pinocchio unharmed?"

Su Jinyan laughed wildly: "Hehehehehe, MAN!"

"Destruction is the most magnificent moment; if one seeks survival through base means, life is far too long—that was my original thought."

“I understood when I died without ever receiving a glance from the Lord of Destruction.”

“Practicing the path of destruction is indeed not suitable for me.”

Gallagher: "..."

Su Jinyan continued, "When I was on the verge of losing consciousness, it was that joyful star god who saved me."

"He told me that joy is the privilege of intelligent beings, and that I should reject destruction and seek happiness in the sharp turns of fate."