Xia Feng smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, then I'll trouble City Lord Xue to lead the way."
Xia Feng was well aware of Xue Yangxia's ill intentions. Since the other party had invited them to dinner in such a manner, Xia Feng naturally accepted.
He would simply humor them.
Three peak Saint Venerables and one late-stage Saint Venerable. Such a formidable lineup to invite them for a meal clearly indicated they were not coming with good intentions.
Upon hearing Xia Feng's words, Xue Yangxia burst into laughter, "Excellent, since Young Master is willing, please follow me. I have already prepared a banquet to await you all."
"Mm, let's go, it's time for us to eat too," Xia Feng grunted, signaling Xue Yangxia to lead the way.
"Heh, please follow me, Young Master," Xue Yangxia said, then walked ahead.
Xia Feng and his companions followed closely behind.
On the way, Xia Feng inquired about matters within the Alien Beast City, and also about Xue Yangxia's personal situation.
Xue Yangxia answered patiently, one by one. In his eyes, the Nine Nether Body was a foregone conclusion. He decided to let them enjoy their meal and revel in their last moments before they would be bled dry.
Although Xue Yangxia appeared approachable on the surface, their ulterior motives were known only to themselves. Since Xia Feng was idle, he engaged in small talk, using the opportunity to gain more understanding of the Alien Beast City. Through Xue Yangxia's explanations and analyses, Xia Feng gained further insight into the people of the city.
The group slowly proceeded towards the City Lord's mansion. The mansion was vast and magnificently decorated. It was the largest and most luxurious building in the Alien Beast City.
Xia Feng had noticed the City Lord's mansion when he was outside the city gates. It wasn't just him; everyone around had noticed it.
After all, the City Lord's mansion was too conspicuous.
Within the entirety of the Alien Beast City, only the City Lord Xue Yangxia's mansion was truly special.
Other City Lord's residences were comprised of various structures, such as giant buildings or fortified walls. These structures were all built with extreme opulence.
Some City Lord's residences even boasted formidable defensive capabilities, such as exceptionally sturdy city gates and incredibly hard city walls.
There were also powerful formations, including the guardian formation of the Alien Beast City Lord's mansion. These formations were designed by array masters, who were top experts from various sects or factions.
The City Lord of the Alien Beast City, Xue Yangxia, was himself an array master. He possessed the legacy of countless array masters, which was how he became the City Lord.
Xue Yangxia was a highly skilled array master, but he was also an extremely treacherous and cunning individual. He did not permit anyone to defy his will or his commands, not even his own son.
Therefore, Xue Yangxia was deeply calculating, but this did not detract from his considerable strength.
Upon arriving at the City Lord's mansion, Xue Yangxia began ordering the servants to serve fine wine and delicacies. His welcome was overwhelming, with his joy written all over his face.
Once the food was prepared, Xue Yangxia raised his cup and declared, "Your arrival in the Alien Beast City is the happiest occasion of our lives, and it was worth waiting tens of thousands of years here."
"Your arrival is also our beginning, and indeed your end."
"Here, I use this cup of wine to bid you farewell. Your sacrifice for us will forever be recorded in the history of the Alien Beast City, to be revered by all its citizens."
Xue Yangxia spoke in such a noble and sanctimonious manner while intending to take others' lives.
Xia Feng, still unsure of Xue Yangxia's true intentions, asked with a smile,
"City Lord, we are already like meat in your bowls, to be manipulated at your will. We wish to understand the reason before we die, whatever it may be?"
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