Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Having been in the Starry Seas Vast World for quite a long time, it wasn't until today that Wang Chen truly witnessed the opulence of the Imperial nobility.

Although the Lind family had already declined and lost its former glory, this grand and solemn coming-of-age ceremony was definitely not a facade propped up by pretending to be wealthy.

During the ceremony, a beautiful female singer took the stage to perform, and Wang Chen recognized her as a top star in the empire's entertainment circle.

At the end of the ceremony, Earl Lind and his wife placed a golden crown, symbolizing adulthood, on their beloved daughter.

The Star Diamond embedded in the crown was as big as a pigeon egg and glimmered under the lights, drawing a lot of attention.

And such a Star Diamond would cost a well-off family ten generations of savings!

After the ceremony ended, it was socializing time for the Imperial nobility circle. Guests were either mingling with drinks in hand or dancing gracefully in pairs on the dance floor.

The protagonist of the evening was surrounded by a group of young men and women, chatting and laughing.

Wang Chen didn't know anyone, nor did he find it necessary to cozy up to anyone, so he thought he might as well head home.

Just as Wang Chen was about to say goodbye to Earl Lind, unexpectedly, a lady in a purple evening dress gracefully approached him and said with a sweet smile, "Sir, may I sit here?"

Wang Chen was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Miss Yu, please sit."

This was none other than the celebrity Yu Feifei who had performed earlier. Though Wang Chen had never met her in person, he had seen numerous images of her in online media and advertisements and heard her songs.

Yu Feifei was very popular in the empire. Having debuted with an idol girl group, she then released albums, acted in movies, and won many honors, establishing herself as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.

Her appearance and performance at Lin Weiya's coming-of-age ceremony had already been unexpected for Wang Chen, let alone her taking the initiative to chat with him.

But Wang Chen wasn't narcissistic enough to think it was his charm that attracted her. Once Yu Feifei sat down, he curiously asked, "Miss Yu, do you know me?"

Yu Feifei chuckled and said, "I've seen you many times in my cousin's online space."

Wang Chen thought quickly and tentatively asked, "Are you Ming Mei's cousin?"

Wang Chen's guess was not without reason. Firstly, among his two girlfriends, Ming Mei loved taking selfies with him and posting photos online was normal for her.

Secondly, Wang Chen remembered Ming Mei once mentioned she had an artist sister.

It all clicked!

"Yes." Yu Feifei asked, "Has Mei Mei mentioned me to you?"

"She has," Wang Chen said and chuckled, "but she didn't mention you were Yu Feifei."

"Mei Mei told me a lot about you. She even asked me to keep it a secret from the family,"

Yu Feifei said with a smile, "When I saw you just now, I didn't dare to be sure, so I came over to ask. I didn't expect it was really you, quite the coincidence."

"Let me formally introduce myself."

Wang Chen offered his hand to her: "My name is Wang Chen, currently serving in the Imperial Army."

Yu Feifei shook his hand: "Yu Feifei, an entertainer."

The two shared a knowing smile.

It was indeed a rare occasion, considering the empire consisted of dozens of star systems and hundreds of billions of people; the odds of two connected people meeting in the same place were akin to winning the lottery.

Yu Feifei didn't resemble Ming Mei much. Her beauty was vibrant and elegant, with a charming and refined demeanor. One would never guess that she had started her career from an idol girl group.

The entertainment industry in the empire was extremely prosperous, with a plethora of talent shows constantly emerging. Every year, numerous idol groups were born, attracting countless young men and women.

However, an idol's career is short-lived, and the elimination rate is extremely high.

Yu Feifei managed to stand out among the masses, which meant she was indeed exceptional.

She clearly wasn't from a noble background because even if noble children ventured into the entertainment industry, they would follow the most traditional arts examination route and not start as idols.

That made her success even more remarkable!

Additionally, Wang Chen could keenly perceive special vibrations emanating from her.

Yu Feifei was evidently also a superpower, though it was unclear what kind of ability she had awakened.

Everyone emanates unique Life Qi, constantly sending out energy waves to the outside world, and superpowers have distinctly different life waves compared to ordinary people.

Even if Wang Chen unleashed his Spiritual Energy, he could recognize her at a glance from close proximity!

What Wang Chen appreciated most about her was not her beauty or charm but her conversational elegance.

She was neither aloof nor overly cautious, naturally gentle like a soft breeze and drizzle, quietly nourishing the heart, making one feel very comfortable and at ease.

Unfortunately, there are always those who lack discernment and like to presumptuously disturb others.

"Miss Yu Feifei, may I have this dance?"

A handsome man walked over to invite Yu Feifei to dance, completely ignoring Wang Chen's presence, with eyes gleaming as he stared at Yu Feifei's face, showing an enthusiastic desire.

Yu Feifei frowned slightly, then smiled, "Sorry, I'm a bit tired."

She wasn't actually tired, just not fond of the nobleman's blatant gaze.

Yu Feifei had experienced such looks many times before, she fully understood what the opposite side was thinking, and she didn't want to give him any chance.

"Then have a drink."

The handsome man became somewhat displeased after being rejected, picked up a glass of red wine, and handed it to Yu Feifei.

Yu Feifei hesitated for a moment but took the glass, saying, "Thank you."

But she didn't drink.

The handsome man waited for a moment and, seeing Yu Feifei had no intention of drinking, immediately frowned, "What? Don't I have such face value?"

His voice was a bit loud, drawing the attention of many guests nearby.

Yu Feifei found herself in a bind and reluctantly picked up the glass, saying, "You are being serious, sir, I'll drink it."

Just as the glass was about to touch her lips, Wang Chen snatched it away.

The handsome man was instantly enraged, about to give a furious reprimand.

But in the next instant, his body suddenly stiffened, and he watched helplessly as Wang Chen poured the wine into his own mouth and swallowed it.

Wang Chen said in a deep voice, "If you like drinking, drink more, why make it difficult for others?"

As soon as he said this, he withdrew the Spiritual Energy controlling the other party.

The handsome man instantly became weak, almost collapsing in embarrassment, his face turning purple-red.

He glanced at Wang Chen in fear and then staggered towards the banquet hall, as if chased by a tiger.

Wang Chen chuckled and sniffed the empty glass in his hand.

He put down the glass and said to Yu Feifei, "There's no such thing as a thief for a thousand days, and though you may have a special ability, you shouldn't entirely rely on it for your safety."

"Don't you agree?"

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