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Gu Xiaoxi was treating Lu Xi’s injuries while she and Su San kept an eye on the Bounty Hunters’ movements.

The Purple Crystal she had was now being sold as Diamonds.

Because of its size, it could not be cut, and the selling price was already more than she could afford.

Therefore, she had to take on some tasks to earn money.

After thinking for a long time, Su San finally remembered where he had seen that gemstone before.

It seems that it was at a high-society party in D state.

A lady had worn exactly such a gemstone to a party once.

As for who that person was, he still had to do some investigating.

In a blink of an eye, it was already the third day in D state.

Jing Haoran completely treated this trip like a vacation, spending his days chatting about racing with Lu Xi, and then taking him to enjoy the scenic spots.

After three days of treatment, Lu Xi’s legs had regained a slight sensation.

This was a good sign.

On the fourth day, just after Gu Xiaoxi had finished treating Lu Xi’s leg wound,

Su San called her.

"Xiao Xi, I’ve found out. The owner of the gemstone is Mrs. Naji. There happens to be a grand high-society party tonight in D state, and she will be attending. It is said that the Necklace is her most treasured possession," Su San said on the phone.

Gu Xiaoxi was so excited upon hearing the news that she almost jumped up.

However, she couldn’t help but feel that the name Naji sounded familiar.

"Alright, get ready. I’m coming to find you now. It would be even better if we could meet Mrs. Naji," Gu Xiaoxi said. The first thing to do was to confirm that the gemstone on the Necklace was the one she was looking for.

After hanging up the phone, Gu Xiaoxi, bringing Jing Haoran along, left Lu Xi’s residence.

"Gu Xiaoxi, you’ve been so secretive every day, what exactly are you planning to do?" Jing Haoran had no idea what she was up to again.

Gu Xiaoxi drove casually, "Why ask if you don’t care about those things?"

Jing Haoran had indeed been a little too excited lately upon seeing Lu Xi.

He had even forgotten about his own important matters.

"Tell me! Whatever you want to do, I support you!"

Gu Xiaoxi drove at high speed, for it was already three o’clock in the afternoon.

They had to get to the party in time to have a look at the gemstone on that Necklace.

Gu Xiaoxi shared her intentions with Jing Haoran.

After hearing her out, Jing Haoran nodded in understanding, "If that’s the thing you’re looking for, what will you do? We don’t have the money to buy it!"

Gu Xiaoxi had already thought about this problem.

"What’s there to fear if we have Su San? First, we’ll borrow it. I’ll pay it back later!"

Nearing seven o’clock in the evening, Gu Xiaoxi finally arrived at the bustling area where D state’s nobility gathered.

Although Gu Xiaoxi had been to D state before, she had only been to its remote racetrack, where she had shown off her skills and then left in a hurry.

Now returning to this place, it had already been more than a year.

Posters for the car races that had been on the streets were already faded.

However, she noticed that someone had used a photo of the car she drove back then, sticking it on the window of a storefront.

They were using it to promote their shop.

The D state nobility’s party was lively, with bands, dancers, and singers adding to the festivity.

The noble ladies were dressed lavishly, and their jewelry was dazzling.

Gu Xiaoxi and Su San stood in a shadowy spot near the entrance of the party hall, quietly observing the steady stream of cars.

Soon, Su San pointed to a car and said to Gu Xiaoxi, "Look, that’s Mr. and Mrs. Naji’s car."

At that moment, Gu Xiaoxi saw a man with a center-parted hairstyle, who looked handsome and sharp, smiling as he escorted a woman in a gown, noble and elegant, out of the car.

...This person?

Gu Xiaoxi was stunned for a moment. Wasn’t that Naji the same man she had encountered on the plane to D state?

He was the one who had spilled juice all over her.

And the woman beside Naji was indeed wearing a delicately designed Necklace around her neck.

What stood out the most was the gemstone set in the pendant.

Seeing this, Gu Xiaoxi immediately took out the Crystal that Liu Yishou had left her.

Suddenly, a flash of purple light flickered.

Gu Xiaoxi quickly sealed the Crystal with her Inner Strength.

Meanwhile, Naji, holding his wife’s hand, suddenly noticed that the gemstone on her neck emitted a flash of light.

He cried out in surprise, but the next second, the light had already disappeared.

Naji stood there, rubbing his eyes fiercely, "Anna, your Necklace just lit up."

Anna smiled sweetly, looking at the cherished piece on her neck, "Dear, it’s so beautiful, of course, it’s shining all the time."

"No, dear, I mean it suddenly flashed purple," Naji said, by now he could swear he saw the Necklace flash.

Anna, arm in arm with her husband, beamed, "It’s purple to begin with, so it’s normal if it reflects a purple light. Come on, the party is about to start, and it won’t be good to be late."

Mr. Naji was at a loss for words; he couldn’t explain to Anna the phenomenon he had witnessed.

What he found even more unbelievable was that a gemstone could suddenly start to sparkle.

Gu Xiaoxi stood in a shadowy corner, touched her chin, and said to Su San, "You take Jing Haoran and leave first. I need to enter the banquet to gather some information before making any plans."

After all, she was determined to win that object.

"There’s something else. Help me locate Luo Ke’s whereabouts," Gu Xiaoxi said. After all, she couldn’t rob or murder to get what she wanted.

Thus, a financial transaction was of the utmost importance.

And right now, she was in dire need of money.

She didn’t want to ask Quan Shaoqing for money, especially considering that most of his money was actually his father’s.

Having the ability to be independent, she did not want to rely too much on others.

Su San nodded in understanding, "Don’t worry, I’ve been looking for him too. That’s a lot of money."

Afterward, Su San took Jing Haoran and left.

Gu Xiaoxi hid in a dark spot, glanced at the lavish banquet, and then turned to walk toward the bustling street.

She entered a dress shop and selected a gown.

During this time, she made a call to Danny Jay.

This was probably the first time she took the initiative to contact him.

Danny Jay was very surprised to receive a call from Gu Xiaoxi.

The current banquet was an annual social gathering for the upper class.

As a nobleman of esteemed status, he was also among the invited.

However, he wasn’t too keen on appearing at such events and had no plans to attend.

But now that Gu Xiaoxi wanted to go, he naturally would be thrilled to help her.

All along, Gu Xiaoxi had never asked him for anything.

Even trying to get close to her was difficult for him.

This was a rare honor for him.

Gu Xiaoxi got dressed and applied a bit of makeup.

Soon, she was waiting outside the banquet entrance.

Danny Jay hurried over as quickly as he could get ready.

At that moment, melodious music began to resonate from the banquet hall.

Gu Xiaoxi wore a black short skirt that lent her an air of demure elegance.

Danny Jay waved at her from afar, "I didn’t think you’d come to me."

"We know each other after all. I need your help with something," she said.

"Whatever you need, just say the word!" Danny Jay said cheerily. In his eyes, Gu Xiaoxi was someone who was hard to approach.

Especially since she wouldn’t normally trouble others unless it was for something very important.

"I need to meet Mrs. Naji and find out if her gemstone is for sale," Gu Xiaoxi said straightforwardly.

Danny Jay thought for a moment, "What do you want that stone for? A purple diamond should be a special gemstone. It’s even harder than a diamond. Because it can’t be cut, it’s always been a large chunk."

"That’s right! That’s the one I’m looking for. Can you help me buy it?" Gu Xiaoxi asked eagerly.

Searching for this stone was like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Now that she had finally found it, she would agree to any condition the other party set.

Danny Jay nodded, "Join me and pretend to be my dance partner. I’ll see if I can make the purchase."

Gu Xiaoxi nodded.

The moment Danny Jay arrived at the banquet, the atmosphere instantly turned lively.

It was rare to have nobles from D state’s upper echelons attend these kinds of banquets.

Moreover, it was Danny Jay, a young, famed, and single nobleman.

Everyone was very polite to Danny Jay, with some even bowing at a ninety-degree angle to shake hands warmly with him.

Today, Gu Xiaoxi had a firsthand look at the stark class distinctions in this country.

Nobles were placed high above the rest, engaging in feasting and revelry.

The wealthy gambled in the dueling arena, cruelly betting on the lives of others.

Meanwhile, those at the bottom of society struggled to feed themselves, their lives treated as cheap.

Soon, Danny Jay dispensed with the irrelevant guests and approached Mr. Naji.

Mr. Naji was stunned by the attention of the duke.

Along with his wife, he immediately bent down deeply in a very respectful bow.

Danny Jay, holding a glass of wine, chuckled lightly, "Mr. Naji and Mrs. Naji, you need not be so formal."

Only then did the two straighten up, saying very politely, "We did not expect Mr. Danny to come. May we know if there’s anything you need?"

Danny Jay immediately turned his gaze to the necklace around Mrs. Naji’s neck and said with a beaming smile, "I just noticed Mrs. Naji’s necklace is quite beautiful. Would you be willing to part with it for me to give as a gift to a beauty?"