Chapter 329

Xiangling: "Shouldn't you deny your incompetence first?"

Potio: "Well... to be honest, not getting an invitation was indeed a loss of face for me."

Potio: "Next time, I'll make sure to pull it off perfectly!"

Potio: "At the very least, I won't lose to a fake!"

The video continued.

{Companions missing, Brother Dan Heng must be getting anxious. }

{Give him some time. Worry is poison to judgment. }

After muttering a few words,

Potio prepared to stroll around the hall,

to gather some information.

{The Harmony Festival is about to begin—I'm so excited~}

Potio approached a PipiXi and a woman,

overhearing their conversation.

{Hey guys, you're all here for the Harmony Festival? }

Potio chuckled,

asking casually.

{I didn't come on purpose! I just happened to be here. }

{Honestly, I don't even know what it's for—I just heard it's super lively. }

PipiXi replied.

{Hah, that's nothing! Back in Aynalia, we're used to way bigger shows! }

{When my father threw my birthday party, the scale was definitely no smaller than this Harmony Festival. }

The woman was a princess from a certain planet,

and thus regarded the so-called Harmony Festival with disdain.

{Tell me another one! }

{The Harmony Festival happens only once per Amber Epoch—can your birthday compare to that cost? }

PipiXi shot back,

clearly not believing the woman's claims.

{That's not fair—how do you know she doesn't only have a birthday once per Amber Epoch? }

{Enough of this. Did you hear anything? }

{Something happened in the dreamscape... any news? }

Potio began asking about the real matter.

{Something? What? Did it mess up the Harmony Festival? }

{No way! I've been looking forward to this for ages! }

Upon hearing Potio's words,

PipiXi looked stunned,

clearly unaware of what had occurred in the dreamscape.

{Look at you, all worked up—you don't get it. With a big event like this about to open, rumors are inevitable. }

{Don't worry—if anything serious happened, the families would know before we do. }

The woman had seen grand affairs before,

so she remained calm,

utterly unfazed.

{Oh! Good to hear! I came all the way to join this grand event—I was afraid something would go wrong! }

{These two have no clue. }

{No need to keep probing. }

Potio feigned relief,

then turned and walked away.

{Hello, I'm Kody of the Hound Clan, head of hotel security. }

{Is there anything I can help you with? }

This time, Potio approached a security officer,

to gather information.

{Sis, I've got something to tell you. }

{I heard something happened in the dreamscape—it might affect the Harmony Festival…}

{What happened? }

{I came all the way from the Hayaia Federation—don't let me make this trip for nothing! }

Potio put on a serious, urgent expression.

{Uh... what? }

Upon hearing Potio's words,

the security officer froze in place.

{You haven't heard anything? }

Potio saw her expression,

He quickly asked in return.

【Though I don't know where your information comes from, please don't believe these rumors.】

【I swear to you on behalf of the Hound Clan that the Harmony Festival is proceeding smoothly.】

【The top priority for every clan right now is ensuring the Harmony Festival opens on schedule.】

【Even the Dream Master has come to the front line personally—rest assured, you won't have come for nothing.】

The security guard said with full confidence.

【Ha!】

【With your word, I'm at ease.】

【....】

【Doesn't seem like an act.】

【So even the hotel staff don't know anything.】

Botiao turned and left.

He had a general idea in mind.

Botiao: "Damn it, the family's hiding this deeper than I thought."

Botiao: "Nothing from what happened in the dream has leaked into the real world."

Sandgold: "That's not hard."

Sandgold: "Don't forget, this is still the family's territory."

Sandgold: "And the dream? That's their heartland."

Miss Ningguang: "The family's dominance in Penacony is no idle claim."

Stelle: "By the way, was that woman telling the truth or lying?"

Stelle: "A birthday celebration on the same scale as the Harmony Festival??"

March 7th: "Probably fake..."

March 7th: "It's just vain boasting."

Miss Sushang: "Sigh... nowadays, people will invent any outrageous story just to grab attention."

Paimon: "Mm-hmm, if we're making up stories... Paimon could come up with tons of super amazing experiences too!!"

Topaz: "Uh... I've seen this woman before—actually, I even chatted with her a bit."

Topaz: "She's apparently some planet's princess—her family background is definitely extraordinary."

Yan: "So... maybe she wasn't exaggerating after all?"

Kaela: "Goodness, a birthday on the same scale as the Harmony Festival... I can't even imagine it."

Stelle: "Damn, rich and powerful people really know how to waste money!"