Heroic Death System

Chapter 85 (Arc 8)

Covenantor (VIII)

"Little Ze, are you planning to take a first aid kit to the party?" The ceremoniously dressed Lu Xiufan inquired as he entered the room and saw Shang Ze preparing a first aid kit, with the suit Lu Xiufan had requested still neatly folded and untouched on the bed.

"Just a precaution." Shang Ke responded as he checked the medical instruments and medicine without lifting his head. Lu Xiufan often encounters assassination attempts, of which poisoning was a serious possibility. According to the information provided by the System, Lu Xiufan has been poisoned at least 35 times, and although he hasn't been hurt so far despite the experiences, who knows when that might change? So it's always good to be prepared.

Lu Xiufan enjoyed seeing Shang Ke worrying over him like a newlywed wife; it gave him an indescribably sense of satisfaction.

Instead of disturbing Shang Ke, Lu Xiufan quietly watched on the sidelines, waiting until Shang Ke finished organizing the box before saying, "Hurry and change into the suit, we're getting ready to leave."

"There's still 3 hours before the banquet starts, and it only takes 15 minutes to get to the palace from the mansion. We still have plenty of time." Shang Ke closed the first aid kit and put it on the ground, before finally picking up the suit and heading to the changing room.

Lu Xiufan casually followed with his hands clasped behind his back.

Shang Ke heard the footsteps behind him and the corners of his lips imperceptibly twitched. Don't think that simply pretending absent-mindedness will allow you to sneak into the dressing room!

Shang Ke calmy closed the dressing room door, leaving Lu Xiufan firmly on the outside.

Lu Xiufan: "......" He'd followed so closely, yet he was still too slow to avoid the boot.

After only a moment, the newly dressed Shang Ke returned from the changing room. Lu Xiufan eyes brightened, Shang Ke's appearance was already outstanding, but changing into such an exquisite suit enhanced his elegant, aloof expression, exuding an austere feeling.

This person belongs to him. With scorching eyes, Lu Xiufan placed a hand around his waist, whispering, "Let's go, partner."

Today was the 14th birthday of Prince Yi Yun, the Queen was hosting a grand dinner banquet, inviting many of of the nobles. Many of the major network's reporters flocked outside the palace, eagerly photographing the event.

Lu Xiufan was usually fairly low-profile, but as the Queen consort's brother, and the prince's uncle, it was difficult to not be noticed at this event. The instant he stepped out of the car, the surroundings were roused and started to cry out for him, flashes of light crazily went off one after another.

Almost immediately, Shang Ke, the person accompanying Lu Xiufan, also attracted immense attention. Lu Xiufan had never before brought a partner with him to banquets, Shang Ke was the first. His appearance and manners were exceptional even among a crowd of handsome men and beautiful women. Even standing next to Lu Xiufan, he wasn't overshadowed or weakened.

Who was this young man? Reporters quickly began digging into Shang Ke's identity.

Yue Xuan had tried suppressing Yue Ze with all his might, hoping that he'd die in obscurity. However, after this banquet, Shang Ke's identity could no longer be hidden. Yue Jia was one of the top 100 major families, even though Yue Ze rarely came to the capital, in their region they were well known. With picture in hand, reporters easily discovered his identity.

Everyone wanted to pay their respects to Lu Xiufan and Shang Ke the instant they entered the banquet hall, however, no one dared get within 3 meters of them. With Lu Xiufan's exceptional background and prestige, even the powerful officials kept a respectful distance. The only ones willing to brave the invisible boundary were probably all crazy men or desparate women.