Chapter 512: Chapter 329: The Third Person to Wake Up
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The night passed quickly. Yan Xiaobao and the young cultivator immersed themselves deeply in their refining process, completely ignoring what was happening around them.
Xie Lan and Xu Biao stayed up all night, chatting quietly and keeping a close watch on the unconscious man.
As the sun rose again in the sky, the young men woke up one by one. Their eyes shone with profound energy, and smiles spread across their faces.
Yan Xiaobao was the third to wake up. He immediately noticed the still unconscious man. When he walked over to pick up the body, his lips curled into a brazen grin.
"I’ll be back soon," he said with a smile, hoisting the body onto his shoulder and striding out of the room.
Yan Xiaobao wandered around the Dragon Army Headquarters for a while, searching for what he wanted—the Commander’s office.
Walking toward the office, Yan Xiaobao’s grin widened as he carried the man on his shoulder. Upon entering, everyone’s eyes fixed on him, curious about his purpose. However, as they saw him heading toward headquarters, many speculated that this was an important mission—one with a bound target.
Approaching the office door, Yan Xiaobao’s smile grew even broader. He knocked and waited for a response.
After a brief wait following the knock, he heard a voice from inside: "Come in." Using his free hand, Yan Xiaobao pushed the door open.
Before him stood a middle-aged man, evidently an expert ranked as Emperor. The aura emanating from within carried a profound power—so overwhelming that if it suddenly intensified, the sheer aura could force Yan Xiaobao backward.
Despite the obvious strength of the man before him, Yan Xiaobao seemed unfazed. He casually tossed the bound man onto the floor. At this, the middle-aged man frowned deeply at the sight of the white-haired man on the ground.
He recognized the white-haired man immediately. Upon inspecting the bound man closely, he was astonished to sense the Scar-faced Killer’s aura.
The Dragon Army’s Lord regarded Yan Xiaobao with a curious expression. "What can I do for you?" he asked, feigning ignorance of the bound man’s identity. Hearing this, Yan Xiaobao let out a disdainful snort.
"This man," he began, "broke into my residence and attacked my companions. As if that weren’t enough, he even brought a wild tiger with him that ambushed me on my way back home from a walk!"
When Yan Xiaobao spoke these words, the Lord’s expression soured further. However, noticing that Yan Xiaobao hadn’t finished speaking, he chose to remain silent. He realized the young man was highly regarded by General Frozen. Without these connections, the young man would have long since met his demise.
"How can someone attack us in the middle of Dragon Army Headquarters?" Yan Xiaobao demanded angrily, skipping over the opportunity for the Dragon God to respond.
"I’m sorry to hear about your experience," the Lord said with genuine regret. "But if you’ve been attacked, it isn’t our fault. We would never expect one of our own to cause trouble."
"You don’t know? What an awful excuse. What if my companions had died? Isn’t this man one of yours? As long as he’s part of the Dragon Army, aren’t you responsible for his actions?"
As Yan Xiaobao spoke, the Lord’s face grew darker, but he was powerless due to the position of the man standing before him. He cursed Scarface silently and sighed deeply.
"Of course," he said with a diffident smile. "You’re absolutely right. How could we allow one of our men to harm our respected guests? Don’t worry, I’ll make sure this man understands the gravity of his actions." With this thought, the Lord began considering how best to punish the bound man. His gaze was devoid of emotion.
"Alright, you know," Yan Xiaobao said, leaning in slightly, "there’s one more thing I’d like to know." He continued, "Someone told me that the tunnels within the Dragon Army Headquarters lead to an exit toward the Upper World. Can you tell me where it is?" His curious expression piqued.
Hearing this, the Dragon King was momentarily startled. However, upon further contemplation, he concluded that Yan Xiaobao must have heard about the mystical staircase from General Frozen. If that’s the case, divulging its location wasn’t a concern.
"Head to the topmost level of our headquarters—in the easternmost room, you’ll find a staircase known as the Hopeful Staircase," he explained. "This Hopeful Staircase leads you toward the Central Palace."
Upon hearing this, Yan Xiaobao felt elated and wanted to verify the information. Before leaving the room, he hastily stood and bowed deeply.
As the door closed behind him, the grin on his face stiffened, and fury surged in his eyes. His Qi writhed with rage, releasing an energy that shattered the glass before him and freed Scarface from the ropes used to bind him.
The Lord of the Dragon Army gazed emotionlessly at the unfortunate man. Rising to his feet, a streak of golden light shot forth, severing the man’s head before he could react.
With a furrowed brow, the Lord opened his door and summoned a servant to clean the office. While doing so, he wandered around the main building, his thoughts a chaotic blend. He was consumed by the impulse to kill the white-haired youth for his lack of respect, but fear of General Frozen restrained him. After much pacing, he finally regained control of his emotions.