Chapter 116: The Spoils of War

The night was as dark as ink, the sea breeze howled, and the lights in the banquet hall flickered on and off.

This man must not be allowed to live!

A flash of malice crossed Aro’s eyes as he slipped into the shadows. Vampires were creatures of the dark by nature; once he concealed himself, even Alexander beside him failed to notice his presence. Within the darkness, a cold glint flashed in Aro’s eyes, and the short blade hidden in his hand shimmered. He coiled, ready to strike, waiting for the perfect moment.

Miao Renfeng slipped inside and, after closing the door securely, gestured for Wufozi to remain silent. Then, he triggered the mechanism. "Do not stay here anymore; let us go down together."

"No matter how long it takes, I will personally make these people pay the price," You Kuang declared with ironclad determination.

For the Divine Jade, this was not Yun Xian’s stroke of luck, but rather as it should be. One might even say it was a bit slow.

Miao Renfeng nodded. Nanyangye’s eyes flickered, but she did not display her "money talks" approach until it was revealed during the subsequent battle. As for Yang Chen, he said nothing, though his bow was even more respectful than that of a brother.

After a full day of filming, it was already past eight o’clock when they wrapped up. Song Zheng returned to the hotel, took a shower, checked in with Lin Xinru, and then dove straight into Guo Baochang’s room.

In the past, Liang Lingfeng might not have even dared to kill a chicken. But after becoming a hunter and heading up the mountains with the village elders every day, his mindset and the ruthlessness of his strikes had undergone a qualitative transformation.

This was evident in the terrifying power displayed during the recent battle between Jin Sheng and Yun Qingyi, and when he sent the five of them, including Yun Hanyi, flying with a single punch.

Truth be told, the number of times he had met him could be counted on one hand. Why, then, would he sacrifice everything to protect someone who had once treated him with cold indifference?

"Damned bastard! Once I return safely to the Fire Spirit Sect, I will surely mobilize the entire sect to unearth your background. At that time, even if I have to chase you to the ends of the earth, I will destroy you!" Wu Ao channeled his seething resentment into curses, venting his fury against the person who had repeatedly ruined his plans.

Meeting Tang Yin’s gossiping gaze, Liu Mengmeng grinned, pushed her aside, and began searching the wardrobe for something to wear.

"Well? Will you surrender, or shall we force you?" the Unicorner Immortal teased.

Hearing this, Zhang Zhen gained some understanding of the nine great families' structure. He realized that they were not as they appeared; in secret, they were constantly competing and had formed their own factions.

However, since the other party was tailing him, it was a provocation. He would certainly not back down, and since they dared to target him, he would show them no mercy.

After the waiter left, Yan Yeting lazily studied Liu Mengmeng. This was the first time he had brought her to such a restaurant, and the first time he had seen her quiet in such an environment. She felt like a spirited sprite, radiating a unique, vivid color even in her stillness.

Qiu Yezhan’s gaunt frame kicked up a flurry of wind. Reaching Qingge, he showed no mercy, his fist surging with spiritual energy as he struck fiercely toward her face. The hearts of those in the seats below the stone platform leaped into their throats. If that punch landed on solid rock, it would shatter; a fragile skull stood no chance.

Suddenly, a strange force descended, transforming a squad of ordinary Level 4 combatants into Level 5. Where this promotion potion came from was certainly worth pondering. When it was mentioned that two days before the incident, Chang Gang had secretly visited the Dark Night Guild’s stronghold, Vice President Qiao finally understood the connections.

"At your speed, five days is enough. If you haven't arrived by then, how much longer will it take?" Qingge asked, suspicious.