Chapter 2497

After a hearty meal, the burly Cardinal Dragon Marshal stretched out on the bed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

By the time he woke, the sky had turned into a masterpiece of gold and crimson, the sun dipping below the horizon. His fatigue from the previous day had completely vanished, leaving him refreshed and invigorated.

In the living room, Uncle Wubo had already set the table for dinner. Compared to the previous meal, tonight’s spread was even more extravagant. At the center of the table sat a roasted suckling pig, its golden, glistening skin giving off an irresistible aroma that filled the room.

Cardinal Dragon Marshal, always one to indulge without restraint, wasted no time. Without waiting for Alec to return, he sat down, grabbed his utensils, and began devouring the feast. Soon, half the suckling pig was gone, grease dripping from his fingers as he let out a satisfied burp.

Just then, the door creaked open. Alec entered with several subordinates, looking weary from his excursion. He glanced at Cardinal Dragon Marshal, who was feasting alone, but showed no irritation. Instead, he sat beside him and started eating as well, while the subordinates remained standing, not daring to overstep their boundaries.

After nearly finishing his meal, Cardinal Dragon Marshal leaned back, wiped the grease from his mouth, and asked, “So? Did you find anything useful?”