Alchemists do not need self-cultivation

The women around him seemed unwilling to give up, so Isaac had no choice but to pick up Lino, who was pouting, from his arms.

“My sister is here today. Your actions will leave a bad impression on her. You should all go back today.”

"Oh no, why is it like this~"

That's why Isaac brought Lino along; she could act as a 'shield' at this time.

After the group of young ladies left, Lino was sent back to her parents by Isaac.

"Hey, Isaac, you're as popular as ever."

Warwick waved to him from behind.

The people from the convenience store were all present at tonight's party: Nicholas in a suit, and Alex in a pure white dress next to him.

"I don't want to be this popular."

"Sigh~ If you had gone to work as a male escort with me back then, wouldn't we be making a fortune by now?"

“I’m making a fortune now, more money than you can imagine,” Isaac said irritably.

This guy has been suggesting that Isaac become a gigolo with him for the past four years, which makes Isaac want to punch him.

“Seriously…” Warwick glanced at Lino, who was still stealing glances at Isaac, and said with a wicked smile, “You’re really something else. Whether it’s a mature older sister or a naive little girl, they’re all eyeing you covetously.”

"You're overthinking it. I've always been single."

"Haven't you thought about letting loose a bit?" Warwick's expression gradually turned lewd. "Wouldn't it be a waste to come all this way to this city and not have any fun?"

"Don't lump me in with my dad. I'll talk to my mom about his affairs sooner or later."

Isaac picked up the cigarette case, took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and then handed one to Warwick.

Warwick took out a lighter and lit it for Isaac, then lit it for himself as well.

He exhaled a smoke ring and asked jokingly, "Isaac, are you not interested in women?"

“How could that be? I’m a straight man, after all,” Isaac said calmly. “It’s just that I focus on my career most of the time.”

Do you have a girl you like?

Warwick didn't lower his voice when he asked the question, and everyone around him heard it.

Everyone, including Alex, pretended to be busy with their own things while listening intently.

"The girl I like."

Isaac retreated to the corner and silently puffed on his cigarette.

Over time, they didn't even notice the cigarette ash falling on the ground.

After a long silence, he said, "Perhaps it is. She has always been in my mind, but I just can't remember her now."

Chapter 564: You Actually Tried to Scam Me

The party proceeded as scheduled. Since people of the Dusk race could freely enter and exit the gathering place, there were no high-ranking celebrities to be seen. The people gathered here were mostly family officials and ordinary citizens.

Soft music played in the hall. Luca appeared on stage, gave a brief speech, and then went downstairs to sit by the window, drinking red wine and occasionally glancing out the window.

Isaac happened to appear beside him at that moment.

"You seem to really care about the view outside the window."

“No, it’s just that government personnel usually monitor us from the outside, trying to find something to use against us for harboring people of the Twilight race,” Luca said. “But we didn’t see them this time.”

"Because I warned them in advance not to cause trouble today."

"You truly are remarkable. Even your father didn't have the ability to directly confront the government back then. How did you manage to do it?" Luca asked in surprise.

He thought Isaac had some special negotiation skills.

"It's very simple: nuclear deterrence."

"Are you kidding me?"

"Just take it as a joke," Isaac said, not wanting to dwell on the matter for long.

“I really have to thank you this time.” Luca looked at the harmonious atmosphere around him with some emotion. “In the past, when we held parties, there were always anti-Twilight races who would come and cause trouble and hunt them. Under the dual pressure of the government and the Corsican family, we could only secretly rescue some of them, and we could only watch helplessly as the rest were beaten to death in front of us.”

That was truly unpleasant.

"Now it's all good. After you caused trouble, the anti-Twilight race faction in the city has become much more restrained. The Corsican family has also been severely damaged and cannot attack us. The government has also quieted down."

"It just so happens that I helped you. My original purpose was simply to seek justice for my employees," Isaac said calmly. "My only goal is for the factory to operate normally, and anyone who dares to block my way will be crushed."

"Hahahaha, you really are ruthless."

"necessary."

If they weren't ruthless, IW wouldn't have been able to develop to its current level in just four years. It was built by constantly participating in wars in various regions and sacrificing tens of thousands of lives.

"By the way, have you seen Lolita?"

"No, I haven't seen her since I entered the venue."

Upon hearing this, Luca looked around and spotted his daughter on one side of the hall.

“There it is.”

"Ok?"

Isaac looked in the direction Luca was pointing and saw a girl talking to the people around her.

Four years have passed, and the little girl who was originally ten years old has grown to fourteen, gradually developing a girlish air. Furthermore, her confident and cheerful demeanor always exudes a mature and capable aura, which is probably inseparable from her living environment.

“Go say hello,” Luca gently nudged him.

"Oh."

Lolita, who had been chatting and laughing with others, was startled when she saw Isaac walking towards her, and then turned her head to the side.

"Long time no see, Lolita."

"Humph!"

She snorted, seemingly unwilling to leave Isaac.

"..."

Although he didn't know what had happened, Isaac knew it probably wasn't his problem.

Just then, Warwick, who was in the distance, suddenly walked towards him and bumped into Isaac, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally.

"Ahaha, sorry."

After saying that, he waved and left.

Isaac noticed that he had slipped something into his hand when he bumped into him.

When I picked it up, I found it was a bouquet of flowers.

Lolita's eyes suddenly lit up, and she took the flowers from his hand, asking, "Are they for me?"

"Ah? Um..."

"Hmph, I'll forgive you for now. You've been here for so many days and haven't even come to say hello."

"Well, I've been too busy lately."

He glanced furtively at Warwick and saw him smiling and giving him a thumbs-up.

"..."

“I’ve heard from my father about what you’ve been doing lately. I never imagined you’d help our family so much.”

"It was just a coincidence."

While the two were still talking, they suddenly felt as if they were being covered by a shadow.

"Hey, young lady, is this the legendary hero Isaac?"

Suddenly, a burly black man with dreadlocks appeared out of nowhere and put his hand on Isaac's shoulder. His overly familiar manner made everyone feel ashamed.

"Yes, it's him."

"Hahaha, what a promising young man!" He patted Isaac on the shoulder.

Isaac also saw the tag around his neck; this person should belong to the Twilight race of the Cristiano family, with a rank of A/0.

As expected, none of the officials here are minor figures.

The Monno family also has a Twilight race member, Erica's brother Derico, but his level is only D/0, which makes him wonder if this person has any hidden strength.

"What's your name?"

“My name is Galahad Wolf.”

"That name sounds like the Knights of the Round Table."

"Hahaha, everyone says so," he laughed heartily. "Mr. Isaac, would you like to come up on stage and show off a little?"

"Ok?"

Lolita then explained from the side, "After all, it's a party, so of course someone needs to go on stage and perform."

Why didn't you hire a local artist or singer?

“There’s no way they can come here.” Lolita pointed to a group of people wearing signs around her. “There are so many Twilight People here, what right do they have to come?”

"You're a gang, can't you offer them an 'irresistible offer'?"

“Your thoughts are just as dangerous as they were four years ago,” Lolita said, covering her face.

Just then, a melodious song rang out.

Everyone looked up at the stage and saw Alex, dressed in a gown, singing a beautiful song.

"So she can sing too."

"This is the girl you saved four years ago. It seems you've met before," Lolita said with a smile. "She's now a switchboard operator at the convenience store. She comes to sing at every party, which is one of the few entertainment options she gets."

"Wow, that's really impressive."

"Isn't her singing beautiful?"

"Actually, I think I can do it too."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lolita and Galahad exchanged a glance, both revealing a smug smile.