The blind swordsman wielded his sword.

His sword was fast, as fast as lightning.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, each strike claimed a life.

The blind swordsman couldn't see, but he could sense qi.

The movement of air currents, their violent fluctuations, and the dense killing intent.

"Miss, wouldn't you say this close protection of mine counts as a great contribution?"

While killing, he even had the leisure to tease the young miss, unaware that she was already pale-faced, trembling all over, clinging tightly to Hai Guanjia's body, her heart filled with panic and helplessness.

"It... it does! If Dayang Manor still exists after tonight, you'll be the second Supreme Guest Elder of Dayang Manor!"

Dayang Manor had always had only one position for a Supreme Guest Elder.

But rules were dead, and people were alive.

Ever since the first wave of black-clad men stormed into the manor, the entire Dayang Manor had been in a state of tense battle.

Originally, their hastily organized guards, plus that batch of death warriors, could still contend with the first wave of black-clad men, even faintly gaining the upper hand.

But as the second batch of short-tailed black-clad men rushed in, the situation immediately changed.

"The Fox Merchant Troupe!"

The young miss recognized their identities immediately, but she didn't expect them to be even more direct. The leader of the group simply tore off his black mask.

"Since you've recognized us, then I, Hua Zhu, won't pretend to be a gentleman anymore!"

"That's right! We, the Short-Tail Clan, are here to collect your lives!"

With a sinister grin, the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei stared at the strong men of Dayang Manor, her eyes shining.

"Short-Tail Clan? People from the Fox Merchant Troupe? Get out of here! Don't interfere with our business!"

The first batch of black-clad men roared, their faces grim.

However…

"Kill them too! Tie up the handsome ones and the strong ones and take them back. Leave no one else alive!"

The Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei didn't hesitate to issue the order to kill.

The other Short-Tail Clan members were stunned for a moment, then charged forward with ferocious faces.

The first batch of black-clad men were already struggling to fend off the Dayang Merchant Troupe's defense, and now, with the Short-Tail Clan attacking from behind, they suffered heavy casualties.

The leader of the black-clad men flashed a vicious glint in his eyes.

He hadn't wanted to trouble that master.

It seemed that the backup plan specially prepared for the Supreme Guest Elder of Dayang Manor would have to be used ahead of schedule.

A firework, resembling a signal flare, was launched into the sky, hidden among the other lights. It bloomed silently in the sky, forming the shape of a rabbit.

Few of those engaged in the battle below noticed the pattern.

But the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei, who had been observing the black-clad man, noticed it immediately.

Her expression changed drastically.

"Who exactly are you people?! Why do you have the *Fengji Ling*!?"

"Oh? You actually recognize this item; you do have some discerning eyes, worthy of being the best developing Fox Merchant Troupe in recent years. It’s a pity that tonight, you are all destined to perish here!"

The Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei's face was unsightly. That was a special token requesting support from the nearby Phoenix Organization's experts.

Visually, it was similar to a small village's signal flare, but without the sound. It had a single purpose, and only those related to the Phoenix Organization could understand the signal.

Once this signal appeared, the experts of the Phoenix Organization might come to support, but it would also attract more busybodies.

After all, many people were very interested in the mysterious Phoenix Organization. If they learned a little knowledge, they would definitely rush here to watch the excitement.

This place had already become the center of a vortex, and because of the *Fengji Ling*, it would evolve into an even larger vortex.

She had to complete the mission before the situation evolved into something unmanageable.

At this moment, the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei and the others understood that this batch of black-clad men were also members of the Phoenix Organization, or subordinates, collaborators.

Then their goal must be the same as theirs.

Whoever could take the young miss away would receive the Phoenix Organization's reward!

So, in essence, they were still competitors!

"Kill!"

With an order, the Short-Tail Clan, who had originally been dealing with Dayang Manor, suddenly worked together to kill the black-clad men with all their might.

As the pace of the attack intensified, the black-clad men retreated steadily, and in the end, only a few escaped.

"We must capture Yang Hongxia before that unknown master arrives, otherwise our credit is likely to be directly stripped away!"

As soon as she drove back the black-clad men, the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei immediately ordered her clansmen to kill the exhausted Dayang Merchant Troupe guards.

She didn't have time to pretend anymore; completing the mission was the real deal, as it would bring solid rewards.

Only after completing the mission could she consider her personal needs.

Unlike humans, the Other Race: Short-Tail Clan was a race that valued martial arts.

That is… every clansman, from birth, was a warrior, a nation of soldiers!

Whether in terms of physical fitness or overall strength, they were superior to ordinary humans, but they were relatively few in number.

Divided into clans and tribes, they basically didn't form large groups, living freely and loosely.

And the Short-Tail Clan Tai Mei's lineage, after failing in the internal power struggle, couldn't survive in their homeland and came to the chaotic and neutral human capital to make a living.

And the Short-Tail Clan's overall strength was strong, and they were favored by the Phoenix Organization. With the help of the Phoenix Organization, they gained a foothold.

Now, the Short-Tail Clan's Fox Merchant Troupe had firmly taken root. Without major changes, they would basically not be cleared out of Chu Nuan City. They only needed to develop their strength steadily, and eventually, one day, they would be able to enter the top 100 of the Tian Shang Alliance and completely integrate into the high-level system of Chu Nuan City.

Things should have developed like this. She, Hua Zhu of the Short-Tail Clan, would eventually take over the power baton from the old fox and become the new ruler of the Fox Merchant Troupe.

But now, she had clearly encountered trouble.

"*Fengji Ling*…"

She didn't know which Phoenix Organization expert it would attract, or… if people from other forces would arrive first!

The former would make the Fox Merchant Troupe's actions tonight a failure, with the prey snatched from their mouths, and they would not receive any rewards. The latter would cause the Fox Merchant Troupe to face an unprecedented crisis.

Neither was good news.

So the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei was very anxious, anxious to capture the young miss, Yang Hongxia.

In repeated attacks, the Dayang Merchant Troupe's guards quickly suffered heavy casualties, and only the death warriors were still resisting desperately, but their numbers were also decreasing rapidly.

The Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei seized the opportunity, revealed her claws, and rushed over with a swish.

"Young miss?!"

"Hai Guanjia, no!!"

The Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei's attack was aimed directly at the young miss, but Hai Guanjia, who suddenly appeared from the side, blocked it with his body. With a single claw strike, a bloody five-finger claw mark was left on his chest. He fell down, covered in blood!

"Hai Guanjia! Hai Guanjia!"

The young miss exclaimed in horror, but Hai Guanjia coughed twice, a large amount of blood gushing from his mouth, his face terribly pale, clearly close to death.

And after pausing for a moment, the Short-Tail Clan’s Tai Mei, who had missed her target, clawed at the helpless young miss again.

"Help!!!"