Xiao Lingtong’s face flushed crimson, as if about to bleed. Without a doubt, to him, kneeling before these people was an indelible stain on his life.
But he was forced to do so by Ye Cangtian’s tyrannical power.
“Ladies and gentlemen, here, I solemnly apologize to you. I should not have used my perverted psychology to force you into underground fights, gambling, and selling yourselves…”
“To express my apologies, I have decided to mend my ways. From now on, I will never force you to do anything. All information will be exchanged fairly…”
Hearing Xiao Lingtong’s words, everyone was stunned.
They didn’t understand what had happened to make the mischievous Xiao Lingtong turn over a new leaf, but this was undoubtedly great news for them.
At least, seeking information in the future would no longer be a matter of risking their lives.
After a brief silence, the entire hall erupted in thunderous cheers.
On the other side, Xiao Lingtong, who was on the high platform, appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was roaring.
You all rejoice too soon. This is just a temporary change. After the idiot next to me dies, I won’t have to debase myself anymore.
At that time, I will repay all the suffering I’ve endured these days twofold!
With these thoughts, Xiao Lingtong looked up at Ye Cangtian, his eyes filled with inquiry, as if asking, “Are you satisfied with this outcome, my lord?”
Sensing Xiao Lingtong’s gaze, Ye Cangtian said lightly, “If I remember correctly, you not only have to apologize, but also kowtow a hundred times!”
Damn it!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingtong’s anger flared even more.
He had already knelt and admitted his mistake, and the public reaction was not bad, yet the other party was still relentless!
Bang, bang, bang…
His heart was filled with frustration, but Xiao Lingtong still complied.
He understood that without the strength to resist, only obedience was the way to survive!
For a moment, everyone in the venue was dumbfounded.
No one had expected that the owner of this room, Xiao Lingtong, who was quite famous in Kill City, would actually kneel and kowtow.
To be honest, some people were truly a little scared, fearing Xiao Lingtong’s revenge.
But as time passed, all eyes were focused on Ye Cangtian, and a barrage of questions in their minds made them forget their fear.
This person could actually force Xiao Lingtong to kowtow and apologize without regard for his dignity. Who exactly was he…
After a long while, the sound of kowtowing ceased. Xiao Lingtong slowly straightened up, rubbing his already bruised forehead with his hands, and looked at Ye Cangtian again.
Only then did Ye Cangtian speak, saying, “That’s all for today. I hope you remember the lesson, and continue to heed my warning!”
With that, Ye Cangtian descended the high platform and left the City of Desire directly.
As soon as he stepped out of the City of Desire, a figure darted in front of Ye Cangtian. It was none other than Gui Wu, who had been secretly following Ye Cangtian.
Gui Wu was quite satisfied with everything Ye Cangtian had done, especially seeing Xiao Lingtong kowtow and apologize, which made her feel incredibly exhilarated.
“Well done!”
Gui Wu patted Ye Cangtian on the shoulder and continued, “Are we going back to rest now? Or should we go straight to Kurumen?”
“Of course, we go to Kurumen!”
“Don’t you think it’s fortunate and exciting to be seen by him first thing in the morning?”
Ye Cangtian smiled playfully. He knew what Gui Wu meant.
After the visit to the City of Desire, there wasn’t much time left before dawn. Moving around would be less convenient once daylight broke.
But Ye Cangtian felt that these were not problems for the two of them, after all, their strength was evident!
Besides, he could tell that Xiao Lingtong had been forced to help him. To avoid any unforeseen changes, it was better to go sooner rather than later.
“Sigh! What sin have I committed? Ever since I followed you, I haven’t had a single good night’s sleep.”
Gui Wu sighed and complained after hearing Ye Cangtian’s words.
“Hmph, stop your nonsense. You should know that I’m fighting for your empire right now!”
“When you become the ruler here and live a life like an empress, you can sleep as long as you want without anyone disturbing you!”
Ye Cangtian glared at Gui Wu and said sternly.
Then, without paying her any mind, he turned and walked away.
Gui Wu, hearing this, immediately burst into laughter.
Being an empress, unbound by human constraints, sounded quite good!
With that thought, she quickly followed.
…
In a certain area within Kill City.
A secret underground chamber.
Although the underground chamber was not large, it was luxuriously decorated. On the surface, it had only one entrance and a few ventilation outlets made of pipes.
At this moment, an old man was sleeping soundly on the bed in the underground chamber.
This person was none other than Xue Ye, whom Ye Cangtian was looking for.
As a globally recognized God of Slaughter, Xue Ye knew very well that people are often most relaxed when they are resting.
Therefore, to prevent sneak attacks, Xue Ye had specially built this almost sealed underground chamber for himself.
Ring!
The phone was ringing incessantly. Xue Ye finally couldn’t stand the noise and grabbed the phone by the bedside.
“Kurumen, it’s extremely unethical to disturb someone’s sleep!”
“If you don’t give me a clear explanation today, I guarantee you won’t be able to close your eyes for the next week!”
Xue Ye was furious that Kurumen had woken him from his pleasant dream. After picking up the phone, he roared.
“Apologies, Lord Xue Ye.”
“I just received news from Xiao Lingtong that the people from Dawn have found Xiao Lingtong and learned my whereabouts from him.”
“I believe Dawn will be knocking on my door soon…”
Kurumen on the other end quickly relayed the information he had obtained.
To be honest, he was very panicked. After all, Dawn’s strength was universally acknowledged, and with his newly breakthrough Earth-level cultivation, he was definitely no match for Dawn.
He didn’t want to lose his life right after gaining status, which was why he had called Xue Ye in the middle of the night.
“What!”
Xue Ye sat up instantly, his sleepiness vanishing without a trace, replaced by intense excitement.
Knowing Dawn’s movements, setting up an ambush would be no problem!
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Thinking this, he quickly said, “Kurumen, you’ve done a great service this time, as has Xiao Lingtong! I will certainly reward you both handsomely in the future! Next, you need to…”
…
The sky began to lighten.
In a courtyard in the central area of Kill City, two figures moved rapidly through the shadows.
Soon, the two of them had infiltrated the villa.
These two were none other than Ye Cangtian and Gui Wu.
They had expected everything to go smoothly, but in the villa’s main hall, they stopped in their tracks.
Ye Cangtian had already sensed the movements around them. He glanced at Gui Wu and said with a faint smile, “It seems Kurumen was prepared!”
“Are you saying we fell into a trap?”
Gui Wu was stunned for a moment, her gaze then turned gloomy as she continued, “Did that Xiao Lingtong leak our information?”
“Who else could it be?” Ye Cangtian chuckled wryly.
“Then should we retreat now?”
Gui Wu quickly said. Since the other party was prepared, they would not be easy to deal with, so she thought it would be safer to retreat.
“It’s too late.”
Ye Cangtian shook his head upon hearing this.
His keen senses told him that the assassins around them were already in position, and it would be difficult to leave.
Since that was the case, Ye Cangtian decisively chose to stay. He also wanted to see what methods Kurumen had that made him confident enough to keep him here.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Just as Ye Cangtian finished speaking, a round of applause echoed.
Immediately after, a middle-aged man in his forties walked down the stairs. He was the owner of this courtyard, Kurumen.
However, when he saw the two of them, he couldn’t help but freeze on the spot.
Dawn always appeared with masks, so he had never seen Dawn’s true face. Of course, he also didn’t recognize Gui Wu, who was also disguised.
Therefore, at this moment, he couldn’t help but wonder if the two people in front of him were Dawn, or Dawn’s subordinates.
If they were the latter, wouldn’t such a grand setup be a waste?
“First of all, as the host, I warmly welcome you to my humble abode!”
“Secondly, I would like to know who you two are?”
Finally, Kurumen spoke first.