On the way to the market, the Messenger of Shadow Owl delivered a message from Meng Po, the extraction of the files encountered some twists and turns, and Lord Metropolitan wants to see Li Xin tomorrow.

Li Xin was also stunned upon receiving the letter. The Metropolitan in the Dragon Capital Church Court holds high power and authority, a figure with real influence, and he wants to see him?

Li Xin turned back to Shadow Owl; it was necessary to clarify this matter with Meng Po.

Meng Po was also waiting for Li Xin at Shadow Owl, "The Lord Metropolitan wants to see me?"

"Yes, Li Yinxiao. I initially inquired about the files from familiar people, but before long, the Lord Metropolitan came himself. Do you know him?" Meng Po asked curiously.

Li Xin shook his head, "Never had contact before. What do you think the reason might be?"

Meng Po thought for a moment, "The last case of 875 was submitted, and I heard the Metropolitan was very appreciative. The small flayer case this time also had the Lord Metropolitan's nod of approval; he seems to be very optimistic about you. I think it's a good thing."

"What about the files?" Li Xin asked.

"You'll probably have to discuss this with the Metropolitan directly." Meng Po said helplessly, as she was just a minor Copper Owl and didn't dare ask indiscrete questions.

Li Xin thought for a while, "I understand, tomorrow morning then?"

"Yes, Li Yinxiao, generally, the Metropolitan prays at eight, so you can arrive by nine," Meng Po said, and seeing no one around, she quietly introduced this Lord Metropolitan Lei Qinglu.

"Lord Lei holds a significant position within the Church Court, and he's a Life Master, with eyes that can see through people's hearts. Be cautious not to have any ulterior motives in front of him," Meng Po advised.

"Understood." Li Xin instinctively made an OK gesture.

"Looks like Li Yinxiao is a fan of Governor Luthor too; this gesture is one of the Grand Governor's classic gestures." Meng Po laughed.

"Haha, really? I learned it from Lu Shuai," Li Xin laughed. "By the way, how are Tang Yinxiao and Lu Shuai doing? Lu Shuai is my friend, so if there's anything that might offend Tang Yinxiao, please forgive him. If she truly dislikes him, I'll prevent him from coming again."

Although Lu Shuai spoke well of it, women's hearts are unpredictable, and Tang Yinxiao doesn't seem like someone with stable emotions.

Meng Po laughed, "Li Yinxiao, don't worry, Tang Yinxiao is just harsh and decisive towards prisoners. Mr. Lu is a capable person, and together they've solved several cases. Hopefully, one day Mr. Lu can protect us low-born folks like the Grand Governor."

Li Xin smiled wryly, that he didn't know about, as the goal in Lu Shuai's life was to be a winning-in-life son-in-law.

Li Xin left Shadow Owl, hired a carriage, and went to the market to shop. With some experience, he was already familiar with the process. Aunt Fei's superior had mentioned several times about good background and distinctive personality, so preparing some unique ingredients.

After shopping, he went back and started preparing, four cold dishes, four hot dishes, Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Spareribs, Candied Taro, Squirrel Fish, and garnished with a few exquisite cold appetizers.

There was plenty of time available, and Li Xin took his time preparing while pondering the Metropolitan's intention. He is the direct superior of the Night Patrol in Dragon Capital, overseeing the entire large Night Patrol, and the Metropolitan's status is higher than Sister Kathy and warrants caution.

The Metropolitan is certainly an angelic-level existence and also a great Prophet. I wonder if he's a Divine Favored. If these two buffs stack together, he would be remarkable, I wonder if he would give me a prophecy when I meet him. Probably not, as Life Masters and Prophets don't easily use foresight, but anyway, dealing with someone who can foresee the future requires caution.

Having some time, he also needs to go to the Gourmet Association and inquire if Ma Liu has replied. If it involves the Gourmet's power, if Ma Liu wouldn't know, then no one would know, who can erase a drunkard's ability in a short time, what if it's an angel?

Deities are untouchable, but angels, certainly not within that range.

The killer is an angel.

Just as he was about to toss the dice, Li Xin changed his mind. This judgement is flawed; what if it's a Great Angel, although the possibility is low? It still necessitates a different phrase.

The killer's power hasn't reached angelic level.

Tossing the dice, it steadily landed on nine, the answer is affirmative, the killer isn't an angel.

Beneath angels, faced with Hidden Power, there's always a traceable relation, mutually reinforcing and countering.

The killer's power is Four Lives.

Li Xin tossed the dice again, but this time the dice spun unstably, without giving a definite judgement.

Li Xin's head buzzed a little, it was somewhat lacking in sensation, the chopping board appeared double, which hadn't happened in a while, shaking his head, the feeling disappeared, daring not to mess around further, he started seriously cooking.

In the evening, Aunt Fei returned, laughter echoed from the door, besides Aunt Fei, there were two others.

Li Xin wiped his hands, "Aunt Fei, you're back."

"Ah Xin, this is Chief Editor Ji, my immediate superior; this is her niece Xiao Yue, an outstanding student from Divine Revelation Canon Law School." Lin Fei smiled; Sister Na is reliable, doing things earnestly, and this Xiao Yue seemed very pleasant to her, an absolute lady of noble demeanor.

Li Xin saw Xiao Yue, and felt awkwardly frozen, what the heck.

"Aunt, we're quite familiar." Ji Mingyue smiled lightly, "Right, Li Xin."

Li Xin rubbed his nose, "Seems so."

Lin Fei ushered them to sit down, "How's the preparation going?"

"All my best skills on display." Li Xin said.

Ji Mingyue's big eyes sparkled, surprised, "You can cook?"

"This is my signature profession." Li Xin said, seeing Lin Fei and Jina chatting, he quickly lowered his voice, "Knowing it's me, you still came?"

Ji Mingyue grinned mischievously, "I only realized on the carriage, should I have jumped off?"

Li Xin was speechless, with your skills jumping off a carriage would be trivial."

Seeing Li Xin's helpless expression, "So should I leave now?"

Li Xin laughed, "Just kidding, you're welcome. Try my culinary skills."

"Well, I'll take up the offer, I'm here to help you then." Ji Mingyue joined Li Xin in the kitchen.

Jina and Lin Fei exchanged a glance, both smiling happily; it's convenient when they know each other, isn't it just fate?

Lin Fei even opened a bottle of red wine, although Lin Fei praised Li Xin as if he was a flower, Jina didn't pay much attention initially; looking at the odd dishes was unsure of the taste, but upon trying, both Jina and Ji Mingyue's eyes lit up.

"Delicious!" Jina immediately picked up the second bite, even Lin Fei felt today's meal was particularly tasty.

The three ladies praised endlessly, eating delightfully, and couldn't help but drink a few more glasses, yet the topic centered around Ji Mingyue and Li Xin in the meal, praising them so much that they were almost restless.

After dining, Jina and Lin Fei took charge of cleaning up while Li Xin and Ji Mingyue went to the second-floor balcony, though cold, with no wind, it felt refreshing.

"You're living this kind of life now." Appreciating the moonlight and the plain streets, Ji Mingyue said.

"Isn't this life good?" Li Xin smiled back.

"Too plain, you're squandering your talents given your abilities." Ji Mingyue said softly.

"Life is about experiencing; living happily is the best, isn't it?" Li Xin responded.