The Seventh Base

Chapter 433: Chapter 63: Kidnapping
 

The scene before them made many feel extraordinarily wonderful.

Chuanxing City’s most popular young man and woman together in the President’s Mansion, as if out of a fairy tale.

Xu Mo stopped in his tracks and looked at the Federation President of Byron Star in front of him.

He heard the Federation President walk forward, extend his hand toward Xu Mo, and Xu Mo extended his hand as well, and they shook hands.

The media went into a frenzy taking photos.

After their hands parted, the Federation President said to Xu Mo, “Xu Mo, I watched the duel, it was very exciting. A young Hero has emerged on Byron Star, the future star of Byron Star.”

“Thank you,” Xu Mo responded.

Someone carrying a medal walked up next to them, and the Federation President took the medal, then extended his hands and handed it over to Xu Mo.

Xu Mo took it with both hands, having familiarized himself with the awarding procedure beforehand.

At that moment, Xiang Yuner stepped forward, and the Federation President slightly shifted to grant her space. Xiang Yuner took the Purple Gold Medal from Xu Mo’s hands and then stood in front of Xu Mo to pin the medal on his chest.

A cheer erupted in Chuanxing City, as the Federation President awarded the medal, and unexpectedly it was Xiang Yuner who pinned it on Xu Mo.

Looking at the image on the screen, the two of them looked like a perfect pair, a golden boy and a jade girl; it would be perfect if they could be together.

However, it seemed Xu Mo already had a girlfriend?

The crowd also speculated, considering Xiang Yuner’s identity must be no ordinary; otherwise, she would not appear at the President’s Mansion and pin the Purple Gold Medal on Xu Mo.

In the Capital Music College, Mia and Elsa had also seen this scene.

“Xiang Yuner.” Mia and Elsa were somewhat surprised. Was this talented music girl a descendant of the upper echelons of the Federation?

She and Xu Mo made a beautiful picture together.

In the Divine Sword Bureau, Zero had also seen the scene.

“It’s Xiang Yuner, known as the Federation’s girl,” her teammate remarked, eyes shifting towards Zero, who was rumored to be Xu Mo’s girlfriend.

Zero turned and left, no longer watching the screen.

She seemed, a bit upset.

At the Federation President’s Mansion, Xiang Yuner placed the medal on Xu Mo, whispering, “Congratulations.”

Xu Mo looked at the girl in front of him, clean and radiant, extremely beautiful. Was she the President’s daughter?

“Thank you,” Xu Mo replied, as Xiang Yuner moved back to her position, having received the message to pin the medal on him.

She was also curious about Xu Mo.

Her first impression was that he was good-looking, different from other people his age. Xu Mo was a bit younger but seemed mature, his face sharply defined carrying a strong handsomeness.

“Xu Mo, come take a tour of the President’s Mansion,” the Federation President invited Xu Mo, who nodded. Then they both turned around and walked away, gradually disappearing from the camera’s view.

The awarding ceremony concluded, and the broadcast would not continue. However, the media still showed the scene outside the President’s Mansion. Xu Mo, the youngest recipient of the Purple Gold Medal in Byron’s history, this moment might hold historical significance.

Many people surrounded the Federation President, with Xiang Yuner among them, while only the Deputy Director of the Divine Sword Bureau, Shi Qiang, followed Xu Mo.

“Xu Mo, accompany me to a place this noon. An elder wants to meet you,” said the Federation President in the mansion; next to him, Xiang Yuner looked surprised but had begun to understand why she was asked to pin the medal on Xu Mo.

“An elder?” Xu Mo was surprised, looking toward Shi Qiang, unsure if he should agree.

He had previously discussed this topic with Fu Yuan; was this elder a hidden figure behind the Federation Government?

So, awarding him the Purple Gold Medal might not have been the mansion’s doing but rather someone else’s will?

“Mr. President, may I ask if it’s…” Shi Qiang addressed the Federation President.

“It’s the person Director Shi is thinking of,” the President replied with a smile, leaving Shi Qiang somewhat alarmed.

Was it that elder who had taken an interest in Xu Mo?

In that case, it seemed they had no choice but to go.

He nodded at Xu Mo.

“Alright,” Xu Mo agreed.

Seeing Xu Mo agree, the Federation President stopped to pat his shoulder, smiling, “Young man, the future is promising.”

Then he instructed his secretary, “I have some matters to attend to. Xu Mo, feel free to explore for a while, and we’ll leave together later.”

“You go ahead, Mr. President,” Xu Mo nodded, as the Federation President departed. Xu Mo didn’t actually wander around but found a place to rest.

Situations like this really weren’t for him; he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

“Director Shi, the elder you referred to is?” Xu Mo glanced at the people nearby and asked Shi Qiang in a low voice.

“A descendant of the founders of the Federation,” Shi Qiang spoke softly into Xu Mo’s ear. “Whatever happens, be polite. I haven’t even met this elder myself; thanks to you this time.”

“Understood,” Xu Mo nodded, realizing he was indeed meeting a major behind-the-scenes figure.

He hadn’t expected the duel to trigger a chain of events, even attracting the attention of the top echelons of Byron Star.

…

The Xiang family, little known among the common people of Byron Star.

But the higher echelons were aware of the Xiang family’s status on Byron Star.

Centuries ago, a generation of Heroes established the Federation Government; over the years, these Heroes’ descendants grew into vast familial powers and stayed hidden behind the scenes in the Federation Government.

The Federation President and the congress wielded the highest authority, but in reality, it was merely a reflection of the will of some behind-the-scenes figures.