The Left King pulled the shaggy monster to look at the infected, unaware of his current appearance.
But calling him a vagrant was too much!
"It's all because you look so dingy!"
The Left King pushed the shaggy monster away, seeing it whimper in grievance.
The infected stationed at the Alliance looked exceptionally stern.
The Left King let out a long roar, transforming into a dragon-horse, cloaked in black flames.
Seeing the black flames on the Left King, the shaggy monster was so excited it wanted to pounce.
The infected nearby were also stunned, "What is this thing?"
Most of the infected stationed outside had never seen the Left King.
Only some of his old subordinates, who had seen the Left King before, trembled and exclaimed with joy, "Lord Left King has returned! Quickly inform King Xiao!"
...
A light snow was falling in the Alliance's sky.
Xiao Ye sat on the Alliance's throne, clutching a sachet in his hand.
It was a gift from Xiao Xi for the New Year, which he wore.
He spent his days reorganizing the Alliance and enhancing the strength of his deployed forces.
Now, the monsters surrounding the Alliance had been largely eradicated.
The cities around the Alliance revered Xiao Ye as a god.
This was because, with Xiao Ye's presence, they had not been harassed by monsters.
Xiao Ye moved mountains of gold from the Alliance's treasury to purchase weapons for the core infected members.
Now, Xiao Ye's forces had increased about a hundredfold.
He had cultivated millions of elite soldiers, fearless wherever they went.
They could even defeat opponents through attrition.
Xiao Ye gripped the sachet, his brow furrowed with worry, "Xiao Xi."
He desperately wanted to know if Xiao Xi was safe after being taken away.
Just then, Gu Feng and the others rushed in excitedly.
Seeing their elated expressions, Xiao Ye said softly, "Did you capture Tan Yueya?"
He had been deploying people in various cities to catch Tan Yueya and her group.
Tan Yueya and her group had been hiding for two months, surely experiencing hardships.
Some of the people she had taken were already appearing in the cities.
The infected had captured the fugitives but had not found Tan Yueya for a long time.
Gu Feng and the others shook their heads, "No..."
Before their words fell, a hearty, familiar voice called out, "King Xiao, I'm back!"
Xiao Ye immediately recognized the Left King's voice.
His figure, seated on the throne, suddenly stood up.
A smile spread across Xiao Ye's face, "Left King!"
However, what met his eyes was a shaggy monster that resembled a monkey.
It excitedly jumped out, surrounding Xiao Ye and whimpering.
Xiao Ye was momentarily stunned, looking at the shaggy monster.
Soon after, the Left King also appeared, transforming from a dragon-horse to human form.
"King Xiao, you're so awesome, living in a place like this."
Xiao Ye saw that the Left King and the shaggy monster both looked dirty.
As the Left King laughed heartily at Xiao Ye and opened his arms for an enthusiastic embrace...
Xiao Ye took a step back.
The Left King was instantly stunned, hearing Xiao Ye say, "You look like a refugee, go wash up first."
The Left King felt dejected, and he muttered, "You look down on me, don't ride me anymore if you do."
New recruits were present and upon hearing the Left King's words, they exchanged knowing glances.
Xiao Ye was amused by the Left King and looked at the shaggy monster jumping around nearby.
"And who is this..."
The Left King explained to Xiao Ye, "This is the former owner of the black flame cave, I've captured it to be my subordinate!"
Xiao Ye saw the shaggy monster whimpering, its build considerable, but its voice surprisingly soft.
He patted the Left King on the shoulder, "Then, it seems your strength is extraordinary?"
The Left King grinned proudly at Xiao Ye, "You might not be able to beat me now."
Xiao Ye saw his arrogance and decided he needed to subdue the Left King.
However, this time the Left King brought important news, informing Xiao Ye of Liu Qiaoqiao and Hao Duoyu's collaboration.
Xiao Ye's smiling face immediately turned grim.
He narrowed his eyes, "Crimson Ghost?"
"I don't know what this Crimson Ghost is, but it sounds pretty intimidating."
Hearing the name "Crimson Ghost," Xiao Ye felt a sense of familiarity.
In the maps within the Alliance's treasury, Xiao Ye had found records of the Crimson Ghost lineage.
He recalled that the Crimson Ghosts had survived on Blue Star for hundreds of years.
The Crimson Ghosts were not inherently powerful but could create environments and draw people in.
Death within an illusion meant actual death.
The Crimson Ghost clan had even defeated a former ancestor of the Alliance who was close to godhood.
Later, the Alliance and the Crimson Ghosts made some unknown deal, and the clan disappeared from Blue Star.
Xiao Ye took a deep breath. Hao Duoyu and Liu Qiaoqiao joining forces was undoubtedly bad news.
However, Xiao Ye was no longer someone to be feared.
"This Crimson Ghost is quite interesting."
He looked at the furious Left King, and a killing aura involuntarily radiated from Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye arranged for the Left King and the shaggy monster to be settled.
After they showered, they came to eat the Alliance's food.
Upon seeing the Alliance's lavish feast, the Left King exclaimed in amazement.
The shaggy monster was already at the table, excitedly reaching for food with its hands.
"You hairy monster, you're a subordinate, you must abide by the rules!"
Xiao Ye saw the Left King push the shaggy monster away.
The shaggy monster whimpered in grievance.
They frantically grabbed food at the table.
Xiao Ye observed the shaggy monster before him and speculated, "I remember the place this shaggy monster lived was filled with black flames, so its origins must be significant."
The Left King rolled his eyes, "Regardless, it's a weakling under me."
Xiao Ye told them to eat slowly while informing Gu Feng and the others to increase the Alliance's guard.
Mu Qinglan was still imprisoned, and Xiao Ye believed Tan Yueya would come to rescue her at any moment.
He intended to use Mu Qinglan to capture Tan Yueya as well.
The Left King eagerly approached him.
Left King, "I want to wander around the Alliance, I haven't had the chance to come in here before!"
Seeing the Left King's eagerness, Xiao Ye led him outside.
The Left King followed Xiao Ye, swaggering and seeing the guards full of respect.
The buildings within the Alliance were luxurious and beautiful.
The Left King's eyes lit up.
Xiao Ye's expression was calm, allowing the Left King to choose a residence.
Furthermore, the Left King could also choose people to serve him.
The Left King looked at Xiao Ye excitedly, "King Xiao, you haven't wronged me, you are truly my good King Xiao."
Xiao Ye smiled without speaking.
As the Left King was selecting a house, he suddenly noticed a female figure.
The light snow sprinkled down, landing on Chu Fei.
She had visibly thinned in just two months, and blood trailed beneath her heels.
Bai Xian'er was with Chu Fei, and both of them were stunned when they saw Xiao Ye.
Bai Xian'er gazed at Xiao Ye dazedly, her caution evident as she wished to call out to him.
Chu Fei, however, stood in the falling snow, looking at him with a somewhat sorrowful gaze.
The Left King noticed the blood beneath Chu Fei's feet, which continued to flow with every step she took.