Although the appearance of the head of the Sleepless Night Family was somewhat beyond Lin Yu's expectations, he quickly adjusted his mindset.

After all, in the bizarre and fantastical dungeons, NPCs of any form were possible. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Especially for beings like this, the closer they were to godhood and the higher their status, it was perfectly normal for their appearance to have some unusual aspects compared to ordinary people.

His item space currently still housed an octopus chef and a talking, glowing brain.

The head of the Sleepless Night Family currently just seemed to have an appearance that didn't match her actual age.

The only thought Lin Yu had now was that he truly wondered how Fu Luo could bring himself to do it.

After adjusting his mindset, Lin Yu began observing the conversation between this mother and daughter.

Sleepless Sky Huo Le showed not a shred of disrespect or contempt toward her mother because of her appearance. Instead, she answered her mother's questions with great care.

"Mother, I came today regarding my younger sister's coming-of-age ceremony two days from now..."

Hearing Sleepless Sky Huo Le's words, the head of the Sleepless Night Family placed the book in her hand face down on her knee.

Resting her cheek on one hand, she tilted her head and said, "Huo Xing's birthday banquet... it has already been reported. I shall naturally attend."

"My most beloved daughter, when have you ever been so concerned about your sister?"

"Developing feelings for family members, that is not a good habit."

The head of the Sleepless Night Family's tone was very light, as if casually mentioning it in passing.

But Lin Yu saw that Sleepless Sky Huo Le clearly tensed up.

She hurriedly bowed her head, clasping her hands in front of her.

"Mother, I absolutely do not mean that. It's just that Father, for Huo Xing's coming-of-age ceremony, has invited many distinguished nobles. Members of the Divine Power Group and the Universal General Chamber of Commerce board of directors have already confirmed their attendance. Additionally, the family heads of three ducal families will personally come..."

"The Mercury and Saint-Land families have sent congratulatory gifts. Envoys should come on the day. However, Alt Mercury of the Mercury family, as an acting supervisor at Truth Corporation, should also attend."

"The Sorenson family has sent a congratulatory letter and a clear reply. Their family should send a few juniors to bring gifts."

"The Autumn family only sent a congratulatory letter. It's not yet known who will come."

Sleepless Sky Huo Le spoke in an orderly and methodical manner.

This seemed less like discussing her younger sister's birthday banquet with her mother, and more like a department head reporting on some celebration event to top leadership at a company annual meeting.

Sleepless Sky Huo Le continued.

"In short, many distinguished nobles have been invited to this coming-of-age ceremony, and the venue has been chosen as the 'Camellia Hall' within the estate. This is a matter of great importance. I humbly request your permission, Mother, to allow me to mobilize the family's personal guards and some of Truth Corporation's security forces to ensure the coming-of-age ceremony proceeds smoothly."

Hearing this, the head of the Sleepless Night Family silently considered before speaking, "Granted."

Then, the head of the Sleepless Night Family added, "Have you learned something?"

Sleepless Sky Huo Le bowed again, "Yes, Mother. Mr. Furbollo just informed me that many assassination contracts targeting nobles, even Peerage Nobility, have recently appeared in the Outer City. That's what made me determined to come seek your instruction."

The head of the Sleepless Night Family spoke lazily, "Reasonable... The old thing from Saint-Land should be nearing his end. Add to that, the young master of this generation of the Autumn family is quite interesting and likely to reignite conflict with the Mercury family. At this time, it is indeed the moment to resort to such underhanded means as assassination."

Sleepless Sky Huo Le hurriedly spoke again, "Mother sees clearly. Therefore, I worry that holding such a grand coming-of-age ceremony and birthday banquet might precisely become a stage for those with ill intentions to create chaos... But the invitations have already been sent. For the family's honor, we must consider carefully and ensure everything proceeds smoothly."

The head of the Sleepless Night Family nodded again, "I understand. You may proceed with my verbal order. Handle the matter beautifully."

She gently waved her hand. A book fell from a high shelf, landing precisely in Sleepless Sky Huo Le's arms.

The cover of this book was pure white, without any markings, but Sleepless Sky Huo Le looked up in surprise.

"Mother... this is..."

"The Celestial Register, my token, also the token of the head of the Sleepless Night Family," the head of the Sleepless Night Family said calmly. "Take it and proceed."

Sleepless Sky Huo Le was stunned, "Mother, while this matter is certainly important, it doesn't warrant bringing out the 'Celestial Register'!"

The head of the Sleepless Night Family shook her head, "Rather than saying it's brought out for this matter... it's more accurate to say I'm using this opportunity to have you temporarily wield the Celestial Register on my behalf."

"Huo Le, you are my most favored descendant. Huo Xian was born early in my life, and I neglected his upbringing, allowing him to develop a spoiled and frivolous temperament. So I placed him in a nominal position at the Universal General Chamber of Commerce, away from the family. Huo Ming, on the other hand, has a violent and cruel nature. Such a person is too rigid and prone to breaking. He's more likely to hurt others within, so he can only go to the Great Wasteland to serve as a sharp sword for the family."

"Huo Xing goes without saying. Her temperament is eccentric and absurd... I've always been most troubled by her. If this coming-of-age ceremony can find her a good match, I'll have one less thing to worry about."

"Huo Shu has some interesting aspects. I know you are most concerned about him... I admit, I have deliberately allowed him to contend with you. But I have always felt he is only fit to serve as your whetstone."

The head of the Sleepless Night Family spoke calmly. Sleepless Sky Huo Le held the Celestial Register without a word, quietly listening to her mother's admonition.

"Now, with the situation in Sleepless City unstable, I hope you can use this opportunity to firmly establish yourself... Daughter, do not disappoint me."

Only then did Sleepless Sky Huo Le manage to respond, "Mother, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

At this point, Sleepless Sky Huo Le clasped her hands again, "There is one more thing, Mother. Furbollo also wishes to attend the coming-of-age ceremony and would like to enter as an honored guest with an invitation..."

The head of the Sleepless Night Family, who seemed to have been deliberately ignoring "Furbollo" in front of her daughter, finally looked at Lin Yu.

Her gaze fell upon him, and the head of the Sleepless Night Family let out a light laugh.

"My, to attend so formally... have you perhaps prepared some generous gift for my youngest daughter?"

Without waiting for Lin Yu to reply, the head of the Sleepless Night Family clasped her hands together in front of her chest, "Granted. Take the Celestial Register and find the Steward. Give him treatment befitting a distinguished guest—the same standard as other young masters of the Peerage."

Sleepless Sky Huo Le hurriedly responded, "Understood, Mother."

"Very well, you may withdraw. I wish to be alone with Furbollo for a while."

As the head of the Sleepless Night Family spoke, Sleepless Sky Huo Le glanced at Lin Yu, her eyes filled with hope.

"Good luck."

Sleepless Sky Huo Le mouthed the words to Lin Yu.

It seemed that obtaining the Celestial Register was a very celebratory event for her.

Sleepless Sky Huo Le then withdrew.

In the vast study, only Lin Yu and the head of the Sleepless Night Family remained.

Her gaze rested on Lin Yu as she spoke with a light laugh.

"A Luo, my daughter, she remains as interesting as ever, don't you think?"