Chapter 506

Li An smiled, gently pushing away Natsu's hand. "Everyone worked hard; this is our shared achievement." His gaze swept across the bustling hall, yet a vague unease stirred within him. Though he celebrated with everyone on the surface, he felt as if a pair of eyes were watching them from the shadows.

Guo Yao leaned against Li An, a happy smile on her face, her eyes full of admiration and love for him. "An, you were really handsome today," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of shyness.

Lucy walked over, holding a glass of juice. "Guo Yao, look at Natsu; he's drunk again," she said with a laugh, her eyes curving into crescents. Lucy wore a beautiful dress, her hair neatly tied back, making her look exceptionally sweet and cute.

Just then, Master Makarov stood on a table, cleared his throat, and shouted loudly, "Everyone, today we achieved a great victory! This is the glory of Fairy Tail!" His voice, though aged, was filled with power and echoed through the hall.

"Long live the Master! Long live Fairy Tail!" the crowd cheered in unison, and the atmosphere reached its climax.

However, the joyful time did not last long. After the banquet, guild members left one by one, and the hall gradually grew quiet. Li An and Guo Yao were about to return to their rooms to rest when suddenly Li An sensed a strange presence. He stopped, looking around warily.

"What's wrong, An?" Guo Yao noticed Li An's change and asked nervously. Fear flickered in her eyes, and she instinctively moved closer to Li An.

"I sense someone nearby," Li An said in a low voice, his gaze sharpening as if it could pierce the darkness. His hand unconsciously gripped the weapon at his waist, ready to deal with any potential danger.

Meanwhile, on the guild's roof, several shadowy figures watched the scene below in silence. Their forms were hidden in the darkness, their faces indistinguishable; only the eerie aura they emitted could be seen.

"They seem to have noticed us," one of the shadows said in a low voice, his tone cold and deep, like a whisper from hell.

"Hmph, so what if they noticed? Their strength has not yet recovered; they are no match for us," another shadow sneered, his tone full of contempt.

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The next morning, sunlight bathed the Fairy Tail guild building, draping the ancient structure in a golden cloak. Li An arrived at the guild hall early and found that the other members also wore grave looks.

"Li An, you felt it too, didn't you?" Master Makarov approached, his face devoid of its usual smile, replaced by deep worry. Exhaustion showed in his eyes, but determination prevailed.

Li An nodded. "Yes, Master. I feel this may be a new crisis approaching. We must investigate as soon as possible."

Just then, Natsu burst in with a rush, his face twisted in anger. "Master, I heard there are unidentified people spying around the guild. We cannot just sit and wait; we must take the initiative!" He waved his fists and shouted loudly.

Lucy frowned. "Natsu, don't be so impulsive. We don't know the enemy's strength or intentions yet; attacking rashly could lead us into danger." Concern showed in her eyes as she clasped her hands tightly together..