Magicians never make wishes

Ruby Dream Pavilion is one of the biggest money pits in Moonless City.

The services offered and the luxurious venue are experiences that are not available to the average person.

Not to mention the entrance fee that must be paid upon entry, even the seemingly ordinary food is priced in a different range than similar items outside.

If it weren't for a mission, Ronan would never have willingly stepped into such a place in his life.

But for the owner of that face, it's a different story.

Ronan gently pushed away the woman who kept rubbing against him, his voice slightly stiff.

"I'm on important business."

Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes filled with tears, and she sighed sadly, "Then I'll wait for you."

This look of waiting for her lover with a sorrowful yet understanding expression perfectly exemplifies the art of seduction.

Even so, Ronan, as a time traveler, lived in an era of information overload in his previous life.

He possesses a profound appreciation for art and is not so easily swayed.

He nodded, coldly dismissing the group of beautiful women surrounding him, and led his team into a luxurious room.

A lavish feast was set up in the center of the room.

The man sitting in the main seat was surrounded by women on either side of him, with a thick cigarette dangling from his mouth, which looked somewhat like a cigar from a past life.

"Sit down." He casually waved his hand, gesturing for Ronan and the others to take their seats. "Have something to eat."

The three halflings' eyes immediately lit up with a green light, and they grabbed the large pieces of fish and meat on the table and began to wolf them down.

Man Shi reached out to grab a juicy roasted ham in front of him, but suddenly felt his foot being kicked under the table.

Then Ronan spoke up, "Let's get down to business."

"Are you a magician?" the man asked, scrutinizing him.

"Black Day, a mage from the Arcane Academy," Ronan introduced himself.

"That's wonderful." The man said with delight, gesturing for the three women beside him to step back. He straightened his clothes and spoke.

"One of my top courtesans has gone missing. There are no other traces at the scene. You magicians all have mental power, could you use your mental power to investigate for me..."

"I'll give double the reward if you can find the person, and there will also be a reward for relevant clues..."

"Of course, regardless of success or failure, the full reward will be paid."

Upon hearing that the reward was so generous, Ronan immediately nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, we will do our best."

No sooner had they finished speaking than the three halflings let out a loud burp, completely disregarding their dignity.

The three of them immediately immersed themselves in the banquet upon entering, seemingly forgetting about their mission.

"Could you provide some information about the missing person?"

"Also, take us to her residence. I need to use my mental powers to investigate it carefully."

Ronan said this, but his mental energy network had already silently spread out, continuously extending to all parts of the building.

"Of course, I'll have someone work with you."

The man raised his hand and patted it.

Immediately, a woman who looked like a madam walked in and waited respectfully to one side with her head bowed.

"Aren't you two going to eat something?" the man asked casually.

"I just ate when I came." Ronan looked at Man Shi, his meaning clear.

"Me too." After being reminded, Man Shi realized that there was something wrong with the food on the table, and immediately followed Ronan in refusing.

In his mind, the reliability of the night sky increased dramatically.

In fact, Ronan didn't know whether there was anything wrong with the food.

He was simply reminding Manshi not to eat or drink anything from strangers in unfamiliar environments.

This behavior not only affects the public's perception but also poses potential safety hazards.

"In that case, she will cooperate with your work." The man did not insist and instructed the madam to take them away.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

Although the madam was old, her voice was gentle and moving, with a unique charm.

She led the way, followed closely by Ronan and Manstone, while the three halflings, their bellies bulging, swayed at the very back.

At this point, Ronan's mental network had extended from the first layer to the top layer.

During the day, the Ruby Dream Museum doesn't have many guests; almost all of them are staff members on break.

However, there are also some outstanding employees who work day and night.

Ronan felt he might need to wash his eyes later; this was way too much to handle...

However, after scanning with his mental energy, he discovered a familiar figure.

What is he doing here?

Ronan was puzzled and looked down at a young man downstairs.

The young man is now dressed neatly, but his back is somewhat hunched, and he greets everyone with a fawning and obsequious smile.

He was Parker, the villager from Nine Bends who led Ronan through the village.

No wonder the village chief told me last time I visited Jiuwan Village that he had gone to the city to make money.

It turns out he had infiltrated the place he had always longed for and become a worker.

Ronan remembered that Parker always wanted him to take him to these places to spend money.

Later, realizing he didn't have that idea, he could only give up with great reluctance.

Unexpectedly, he was able to adapt his thinking; if he couldn't be a customer, he would become a staff member.

Isn't this also a way to realize a dream?

Ronan now has an unfamiliar face, so naturally they won't have any interaction.

He followed the madam for a long time until they arrived at a locked room.

According to the mental network, the surrounding adjacent rooms have been emptied.

"This is where Hongying lived before she disappeared," the madam said, taking out a key to unlock the door.

Upon entering, the room was tidy, with no obvious signs of a struggle.

Ronan scanned the ground with his mental power and could even see a thick layer of dust covering it.

"Is this where she usually lives?"

Ronan looked at the three halflings behind him who had already begun a thorough search of the room and asked helplessly.

It seems that from the beginning, they only intended to take the most basic failure salary and never really intended to hire anyone.

"That was where she usually entertained clients. Since she disappeared, no one dares to come here anymore," the madam sighed.

"Business has been much worse these past few days because we've been missing red cherry blossoms."

"Where is it outside the window?" Ronan went to the window and pushed it open.

The window faces the main river of Wuyue City, and the moonlight shines on the tranquil water, creating a beautiful scene of peace and tranquility.

"Um...Black Day," Man Shi walked up to him and asked quietly, "Are you really confident you can find them?"

"What's wrong, big guy?" Ronan raised an eyebrow. "Are you short of money?"

Man Shi whispered, "The reward includes a Soul-Destroying Bell, but I don't know if it's real or fake..."

"The chances are slim," Ronan shook his head.

He knew about the Soul Bell, which was said to be able to summon the souls of the living so that the dead could see their loved ones again, though the probability was rather slim.

However, Grayleaf should still be alive; Redhammer and Drill Rat have even had their souls devoured...

If you really wanted to summon their spirits, you couldn't summon the three of them.

Moreover, for a mere search mission to offer such a high level of reward, the Soul Bell given is clearly not genuine; at best, it's a low-quality imitation.

His statement "the chances are slim" actually has three layers of meaning.

"What's this?" The three men with the mustache rummaged through drawers and cabinets and found a small box.

The small box is made of jade-like material and is somewhat difficult to open by hand.

Where did the box come from?

Ronan was startled.

I just scanned the room with my mental energy and didn't even notice the box.

Upon scanning again, he discovered that his mental energy could not penetrate the box.

"What's in here?"

The man with the small mustache snatched it away and forcefully pried it open.

"No..." Ronan couldn't stop him in time.

Next second,

The small box suddenly unleashed a shockwave.

This was not just a simple physical impact, but also included a spiritual attack.

In an instant, everyone in the room was struck and collapsed.

Ronan felt a ringing in his ears and collapsed to the ground; this was caused by a simple physical impact.

If he were stronger, this wouldn't have happened.

As for soul attacks, they automatically vanish the moment they invade the soul.

"How's it going? Is everything done?"

A familiar voice rang out from outside.

"Um."

A voice responded from inside the room, and someone stood up from the floor again.