Chapter 130: Striking First
North of Fox Town, hidden deep within the mountains, stood a secluded villa. From the outside, it appeared no different from an ordinary mountain retreat, but stepping inside revealed a world entirely its own—luxurious cars and exquisite furnishings. This was the residence of the Karen family.
The Karens had lived here for two years, treating the entire Fox Town as their hunting ground, causing passing vampires to take detours to avoid confrontation. The killers lurking around the perimeter faded once more into the shadows. When silence finally returned, officials from the Imperial Court had tracked the trail here, only to be greeted by a scene of carnage.
During this time, I called Brother Chen almost every night, seeking any news about Sister Gu, but over ten days had passed without any word from his side.
Jing Jian instantly understood that this was a time of economic turmoil. The currency had been overissued, triggering inflation. The government no longer dared to recklessly print money, resulting in a severe shortage of cash flow in the market and the rise of IOUs. These drastic changes hit rural areas especially hard.
Jiang Zhiwei’s furious outburst left Niu Feng and his two companions utterly bewildered. It was only after he had vented his rage and they asked a few questions that they realized they had unknowingly offended the heir of a prestigious family.
The driver maneuvered skillfully, choosing routes with the fewest people and the greatest ease. Yet, as the car reached a bend beneath an overpass, the road abruptly ended. Suddenly, over a dozen black vehicles seemed to materialize from nowhere, encircling them completely.
It turned out that the enormous beast was not hunting Zhang Tianyang but harbored a deep hatred for the vines; with brutal force, it snapped them apart.
Now, Ping Tiankang’s proposal was to sell off the entire Blue Star Network. This was a decisive blow—without Blue Star Network, how could Jing Jian hope to regain control?
Lu Min frowned, turning her face away to lean against the wooden wall, closing her eyes as if to sleep.
“Dream Sky… such an ordinary name,” Bai Ningxiu murmured, pouting slightly. Her current demeanor was starkly different from before, a striking transformation.
Despite effortlessly defeating two SSS-level talents, Bloody Chrysanthemum could not discern just how far Su Zhao’s powers had advanced.
Jian Xi hadn’t even had time to rejoice before the man suddenly vanished. He had been right at the corner near the door moments ago, so how could he disappear so abruptly? Jian Xi quickly scanned the courtyard below, finding no trace of him.
This matter was somewhat easier to resolve than he had feared. At least Ye Qian was calm and trusted him.
There must be something urgent to attend to. Given Su Zhao’s abilities, it required his personal involvement—something no one else could replace.
Su Sutang shut the door and sat down, about to shake her head with a sigh and investigate the relationship between her brother and the unfamiliar beautiful young lady. Before she could, her brother gently tapped her on the head.
Qin Feng waved his hand casually. Suddenly, a palm strike shot forth, carrying immense dark energy and scorching heat, like a long streak of flame that instantly seared the corpse of Lu Guanqing.
What was said without intention was taken to heart by those nearby, including the elderly alchemist, whose mouths all dropped open in surprise.
Thousands of eyes turned in unison the moment the team from Li Xing Academy emerged, fixing their gaze upon them.
The royal family’s old prince was astonished. He had not expected that this supreme being, elevated by the Celestial Divine Fruit, would wield such a divine technique that even he felt a hint of apprehension.
In that instant, the five faces froze, horror etched deeply upon each countenance.
“Now is the time,” Bai Yimo whispered fiercely in her heart. Clutching the poison needle, she channeled her strength and focused her energy into it, then fired with sudden force.
When Hua Hu used indirect means to probe, he kept a watchful eye on Linglong and Weiyang’s expressions. Seeing no sign of abnormality, he felt much reassured and grew even more convinced that Wang Hao was a man of honor.