As Shen Shaolong’s hand drew closer to her face, Zhang Xiaoduo’s heart leaped into her throat, her eyes filled with terror and supplication.
"What, what do you want? Don't do anything reckless, this is Da Qin!!!"
Zhang Xiaoduo dodged Shen Shaolong’s hand abruptly, her voice lacking any real confidence.
"Hmph!"
Shen Shaolong’s expression immediately darkened. He couldn't understand why this woman, who was clearly cornered, was still playing hard to get.
"Don't you know what this young master wants? Do I really have to say that I want to have you? Miss Zhang, don't forget your current predicament. Your daughter needs money to survive! And your useless husband has spent all your money!"
"But these are nothing to this young master! As long as you cooperate properly with this young master, all your difficulties will be resolved!"
Shen Shaolong spoke, a slow excitement building within him. He grabbed Zhang Xiaoduo’s hand and pulled her into his embrace, her struggles proving futile.
"Ah!!! Let go of me!!! Please, I'm just an ordinary woman, please let me go!!!"
Zhang Xiaoduo struggled, her demeanor meek, her face pale with fear and anxiety.
"Let you go? And not save your daughter?"
Shen Shaolong said unhurriedly, his hand gliding across Zhang Xiaoduo’s cheek. A long-lost pleasure coursed through him; he reveled in this, the more she struggled, the more aroused he became.
"You should be able to tell that this young master's status is extraordinary. Obey this young master, and I shall bestow upon you a lifetime of wealth and honor!"
As Shen Shaolong spoke, his other hand began to roam over Zhang Xiaoduo's body. As an ordinary person, facing his Emperor-level strength, she was utterly incapable of resisting.
"No!!! Please! Let me go!! Please!!!"
Tears immediately welled up in Zhang Xiaoduo’s eyes. Her heart was filled with terror, humiliation, and helplessness. Her gaze darted around, searching for someone to help her.
But in this dark alley, there was no one else. When her eyes fell upon Zhang Senma, he actually lowered his head and avoided her gaze.
At this moment, Zhang Xiaoduo was consumed by despair.
"Heh heh, be good, and this young master won't mistreat you. As for your daughter, this young master will send people to save her right away!"
Shen Shaolong spoke, a restless stirring rising within him. One hand directly slipped inside Zhang Xiaoduo's clothing.
"Ah!!!"
Zhang Xiaoduo let out a sharp scream, her face contorted in fear as she thrashed wildly.
"Presumptuous!!!!"
Just then, a roar echoed from high above, followed by a streak of ethereal light shooting towards Shen Shaolong.
"In the territory of Da Qin! To bully the citizens of Da Qin, how dare you!!!"
Shen Shaolong’s four bodyguards reacted instantly. Two positioned themselves beside Shen Shaolong, while the other two moved to intercept the ethereal light.
"Bold!!!"
"Presumptuous!!!"
"To attack the young master, what audaciousness!!!"
"Boom!"
With a resounding crash, a wave of energy erupted in the sky.
Shen Shaolong's face turned ashen. His body emanated a potent killing intent. He detested being disturbed, especially when he was in a good mood!
"Kill her! No matter who she is, this young master wants her dead!!!"
Shen Shaolong commanded, his voice laced with murderous intent. The two bodyguards, upon receiving his order, charged towards the sky without hesitation.
High in the sky, An Mei revealed herself, her face a mask of fury. She had been preparing to intervene when Shen Shaolong forcibly took Zhang Xiaoduo, but she hadn't expected him to be so impudent as to act so eagerly in the alley. She couldn't hold back any longer.
"Hmph! Presumptuous! Open your dog eyes and see who this general is! To attack this general, do you seek death?"
An Mei snorted coldly, her late-stage Emperor-level aura erupting. She looked at the two charging figures and waved her hand, sending two streaks of ethereal light towards them.
"You are An Mei, the commander of Da Qin's Dark Guard Legion!!!"
"Damn it!!!"
The two immediately recognized An Mei’s identity. They hurriedly deflected An Mei’s attack and stopped, their faces turning grim.
As Da Qin’s status gradually stabilized, figures like Long Shi-wu, An Mei, and Kong Wenbin, in addition to Li Xiaotian, became known to various powers.
If it weren't for Li Xiaotian's overwhelming strength and monstrous talent, Long Shi-wu and others, with their inherent gifts, would have been the most dazzling prodigies in any other place.
The alley fell silent. The two who had prepared to attack An Mei quickly retreated to Shen Shaolong’s side.
Shen Shaolong’s expression darkened. If the intruder were another Da Qin powerhouse, he could have dealt with it and fled the territory.
But the arrival of the commander of Da Qin’s Dark Guard, a trusted confidante of Li Xiaotian, made matters difficult. Killing her wouldn't be easy!
"Young Master, there are no other Da Qin powerhouses around. If we leave now, it's still not too late!"
A bodyguard whispered into Shen Shaolong’s ear, a hint of nervousness in his eyes. An Mei, as Li Xiaotian's confidante, her appearance meant that their recent activities in Da Qin had been discovered.
More importantly, with An Mei's appearance, would Li Xiaotian also show up?!
Shen Shaolong’s four bodyguards were all late-stage Emperor-level experts. Escorting Shen Shaolong away from An Mei would not be an issue.
But if other Da Qin powerhouses appeared, or if Li Xiaotian arrived, they would be unable to escape then!
"No other powerhouses? Meaning only she discovered us?"
Shen Shaolong murmured, a peculiar glint in his eyes as he looked at An Mei. As Da Qin's sole female powerhouse, and possibly Li Xiaotian's woman, her beauty was also top-tier.
If he could obtain such a woman, his trip to Da Qin would not have been in vain.
With this thought, Shen Shaolong conceived a daring idea: he wanted to capture An Mei and make her his woman.
Of course, he knew the risks involved, that it would enrage Li Xiaotian. But Li Xiaotian's whereabouts were unknown, and with no other Da Qin powerhouses present, and his own men possessing strength far superior to An Mei's, he felt confident!
This risk was worth taking!
With his mind made up, Shen Shaolong exchanged a glance with the bodyguards beside him. They had followed Shen Shaolong for the longest time and instantly understood his intentions, their faces turning pale with fright.
The young master was about to poke a hole in the heavens of Da Qin! If they failed, all five of them would surely die!
"Young Master!"
The bodyguard transmitted his thoughts, trying to dissuade Shen Shaolong.
"Silence. This young master's mind is made up. You will follow my orders! Moreover, once this young master brings this woman back to the Divine Sect, it will be a great insult to Li Xiaotian and a great contribution to this young master!"
Shen Shaolong stated, his tone leaving no room for argument.
At this moment, An Mei descended into the alley, her gaze icy as she saw Shen Shaolong still holding Zhang Xiaoduo.
"Release her! Otherwise, you die!"
Shen Shaolong’s eyes flickered at her words, a hint of amusement in his gaze as he looked at An Mei. Didn't she understand the situation? She was in danger herself, yet she was still thinking of saving someone else?