Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1287: Star Sea (92)

Beneath the starry night, a magnificent estate appeared in Wang Chen’s sight.

Compared to the villa he resided in, this estate was undoubtedly much larger in scale. The main building, constructed of white starstone, gave off a dreamlike feeling under the illumination of the lights.

The noble, elegant mansion, the expansive and well-arranged greenery, and the fountain with a statue of the Goddess of Light all unmistakably demonstrated the deep heritage of the estate’s owner.

The hovercar Wang Chen was riding in slowly descended onto the parking area outside the gates of the estate.

But before his arrival, dozens of hovercars were already parked here, most of them expensive limited editions and luxury models.

Melodious music was emanating from the villa within the estate, accompanied by people’s joyful laughter.

Tonight, the Lind Estate was bustling with activity.

Wang Chen and his butler alighted from the car and, after showing their invitation to the guards, were led by a servant to the front of the villa.

"Sir Wang Chen has arrived~"

Accompanied by the servant’s somewhat exaggerated announcement, a gentlemanly middle-aged nobleman approached with a welcoming smile.

"Sir Wang Chen, I’m delighted that you could come to attend my daughter’s coming-of-age ceremony tonight!"

The man speaking was the owner of the estate, Earl Lind, flanked by a stunningly beautiful woman and a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl.

Wang Chen bowed slightly: "It’s my honor."

Earl Lind chuckled: "Let me introduce you; this is my wife, and this is the star of tonight, my dearest daughter, Lin Weiya..."

Wang Chen greeted each of them in turn.

At this moment, the villa’s hall already hosted over a hundred guests, men and women elegantly attired, with many exuding an aura that clearly marked them as mid- to high-ranking nobles.

Wang Chen’s arrival inevitably drew their attention.

Many people were quite curious.

Although Lind was merely an Imperial Earl, his family had a remarkably illustrious history. Even in its decline, their connections and potential remained profound.

The guests at Lin Weiya’s coming-of-age ceremony tonight were either nobles or direct descendants of the nobility.

Wang Chen’s title of ’Sir’ barely held weight here, yet Earl Lind treated him with such respect, and Wang Chen’s youth added fuel to curiosity and speculation.

A certain analytical and wary edge crept into the gazes of some younger guests.

Tonight’s main attraction, Lin Weiya, was quite beautiful, having entirely inherited her mother’s looks. Though she appeared somewhat unrefined due to her age, her youthful vigor was unmatched by the latter.

The soon-to-be adult girl was also curious about Wang Chen, her wide, expressive eyes fixed on him, seemingly trying to discern the secrets he harbored.

Wang Chen smiled gently: "Miss Yunya, congratulations on reaching this new Chapter in life. May you continue to be beautiful and kind on your future path, letting wonderful things shine upon your life like sunlight."

A faint blush spread across Lin Weiya’s pretty face as she curtsied: "Thank you, Sir."

The old butler by Wang Chen’s side astutely presented the gift.

"Thank you."

Lin Weiya accepted the long mahogany box with both hands, surprised by its heavy weight, prompting her to ask, "May I open it?"

Wang Chen nodded with a smile: "Of course."

By this time, a considerable number of guests, including several young nobles, had gathered around them, their gazes focused on the gift Wang Chen had brought.

Lind’s eldest daughter had already married and moved far away and couldn’t make it to her sister’s coming-of-age ceremony tonight.

Naturally, his second daughter Lin Weiya became the apple of the earl’s eye.

Beautiful and intelligent, Lin Weiya was quite renowned within the noble circles of the Holy Capital, making her an excellent candidate for marriage alliances among many young nobles.

She had countless suitors back in school!

Before Wang Chen’s arrival, the noble youths attending tonight’s ceremony were already engaged in overt and covert competitions, with the gifts they gave Lin Weiya becoming the central focus of their rivalry.

Everyone had gone to great lengths!

Wang Chen suddenly appearing caused these noble youths to be on guard, and they all wanted to see what kind of gift he had brought.

Gift-giving is indeed a profound art, revealing much about Wang Chen’s taste, financial capability, status, and even whether he held any intentions toward Lin Weiya.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lin Weiya opened the box lid.

Inside lay a delicate rapier in a dark golden hue, resting quietly on red velvet. Under the chandelier’s glow in the hall, it emanated a subtle yet luxurious matte finish.

"Rose Thorn?"

Lin Weiya’s eyes instantly lit up.

The rapier belonged to the category of ancient swords, nowadays serving only as a practice and ceremonial sword, and the Rose Thorn was a model among such rapiers, also known as the "Lady’s Sword."

As the name implies, it was intended for use by women.

Its hilt was crafted with intricate engravings of roses and thorns, and the blade was sharp and sleek. The consistent material throughout highlighted its exquisite craftsmanship.

Being quite skilled in swordsmanship, Lin Weiya took an instant liking to this ancient sword.

Wang Chen wasn’t the first guest to present a sword as a gift, but in contrast to the flashy and impractical offerings of others, the Rose Thorn imparted a completely different sensation to her.

"Is it just this?"

Suddenly, a voice laden with sarcasm emerged from the side: "Sir Wang Chen, this is Miss Lin Weiya’s coming-of-age ceremony, and you merely gift such a ... alloy sword as a present? Isn’t that too casual?"

The speaker was a haughty young man.

He stood beside Lin Weiya, making no attempt to hide his animosity toward Wang Chen!

The surrounding guests all displayed subtle expressions.

No matter how exquisite the craftsmanship of Wang Chen’s rapier was, it couldn’t conceal its "cheapness." Without a single gemstone inlaid on the hilt, how could its value be high?

Lin Weiya frowned slightly, wanting to express her fondness for the gift, but doing so risked creating misunderstandings about her having a special relationship with Wang Chen.

In fact, tonight was her first meeting with Wang Chen.

More importantly, the aggressive young man hailed from a distinguished family with ties to her own.

If Lin Weiya sided with Wang Chen, the misunderstanding would only grow!

"Nothing to say?"

Seeing Wang Chen remain silent, the arrogant young man became even more aggressive.

"Ahem!"

Just as the atmosphere was growing tense, an elderly voice suddenly broke in: "If I’m not mistaken, this Rose Thorn is crafted from Corestar Gold?"

Corestar Gold!

Everyone was stunned for a moment, especially the haughty young man who blurted out: "Impossible!"

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