Layers upon layers of fire spread along the walls and ceiling, setting off Chi Yue'an like an ancient fire god, burly, domineering, and full of imposing manner.
He was in his early forties, with a slicked-back hairstyle, slightly dark skin, a wide nose, and a broad face. The skin on his cheeks was taut, giving him the feel of a valiant tough guy. The fine crow's feet at the corners of his eyes added to his mature male charm. Chi Yue'an entered the hall using Fire Travel, his sharp eyes swept across the chaotic scene. After seeing the bodies of three The Way of the Extraordinary, his pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze became even more indifferent.
"Three wastes!"
He snorted coldly, his expression softening slightly when he saw the unconscious Wu Ye.
This man was his money-making tool, and he controlled officials at all levels in Songhai. His ability to have the final say in the Shakou District was due not only to his Saint realm strength, but also to the "evidence" he held on officials at all levels. Cultivating a money-making tool that had achieved some success was much more difficult than cultivating The Way of the Extraordinary.
If Wu Ye didn't die, the Copper Sparrow Tower stronghold could be preserved. "Chi Yue'an!"
Kou Beiyue's eyes instantly turned red, filled with bloodshot veins, and his handsome face became ferocious, like an enraged lion. Chi Yue'an looked over upon hearing the sound, and said indifferently:
"I checked the files yesterday and found out it was you, you little brat. You've been missing for nearly two years since you escaped from the Security Department's morgue, and you haven't shown your face. I thought you had died in the spirit realm a long time ago." Saying this, Chi Yue'an licked his lips and smiled:
"Your sister is very good. Since she came to the Copper Sparrow Tower, I've been staying here every night. She gives me a long-lost sense of joy. I like to play with her and abuse her in all sorts of ways. It's a pity she's not very obedient and has a stubborn personality, so sometimes, I invite other guests to join in..."
"Shut up!!!"
Kou Beiyue broke down. Old and new hatred surged up, and the image of his sister before her death flashed in his mind. He lost his mind and roared as he rushed towards Chi Yue'an. Seeing this, Chi Yue'an smiled coldly, revealing an expression of success. He slowly summoned a scarlet thin glove from his inventory.
This is bad. Losing your mind in front of a Saint is no different from seeking death. Zhang Yuanqing immediately summoned the Burst Pistol to provide cover. "Bang, bang!"
The bullets arrived at the target faster than Kou Beiyue, but Chi Yue'an simply reached out and lightly supported himself in front of him, and a barrier composed of flames appeared out of thin air.
The steel-core bullets with explosive capabilities hovered in the air and rotated at high speed, but could not advance even a centimeter. Before they could explode, they were melted into black molten iron by the high temperature.
Chi Yue'an didn't look at the enemy who fired the gun. His right hand, wearing the scarlet thin glove, spat out raging flames with a whoosh, which then solidified, forming a long blade with a bright yellow interior and a crimson exterior. Unlike the weapons formed by other Fire Manipulators, which could be seen at a glance to be condensed from flames, Chi Yue'an's blade looked like a real blade at first glance.
Chi Yue'an took a step forward, and with a dong sound, the crimson long blade swept upwards.
The fiery wind rushed towards his face. Kou Beiyue, who was in a rage, regained some composure and held the military knife in front of him.
Sizzle
The blades of the two weapons rubbed against each other, and the military knife in Kou Beiyue's hand instantly turned as red as a soldering iron. With a muffled and light "bang," the military knife snapped.
Kou Beiyue didn't have time to feel sorry for the damaged item. He displayed the close combat ability that a Bewitching Succubus should have, his body suddenly leaning back, allowing the scorching blade that swept upwards to brush past his chest and abdomen. Chi Yue'an took another step, retracted the flame blade, and after a short period of charging, swept it horizontally around his waist.
"Da da da"
A rapid and crisp sound of footsteps came. The Red Dancing Shoes ran wildly and flew up, launching a series of rapid and fierce leg attacks towards the opponent's waist and abdomen. Even with Chi Yue'an's physique, he was staggered by the kicks, and the blade deviated.
Chi Yue'an took a step back, and the long blade shrank into a short blade at will, slashing towards the strange Red Dancing Shoes. Whoosh!
The blade scorched the air. It clearly hit the pair of dancing shoes, but it was no different from slashing in the air. "Huh?" Chi Yue'an was stunned, seemingly not expecting such a result.
At this moment, his face was shrouded in black gas, and his eyes were bloodshot. Tyranny and madness replaced calmness and composure.
Reason rapidly deteriorated, and his thoughts were in chaos. Within two or three seconds, he "transformed" into a beast supported by instinct and emotion. Just as his mind was disordered, a cold and shiny blade appeared silently at his neck, slashing towards the carotid artery. The figure of Zhang Yuanqing, the attacker, then appeared behind Chi Yue'an.
Among Zhang Yuanqing's many items, the Burst Pistol and Thug Gloves, two items of the Fire Manipulator profession, were the first to be eliminated. They certainly couldn't deal with a Saint-realm Fire Manipulator of the same profession. The preparation time for the Toad Incense Burner was too long, and it couldn't be used on this occasion.
The Cat King Speaker's suona could no longer be used, and the sound of drums would affect Kou Beiyue, causing him to be instantly killed by Chi Yue'an, which would be equivalent to assisting the enemy in stabbing his teammate in the back. The Eye of the Seer and the Disguise Ring were auxiliary items and were directly ignored. The Vajra Pestle's function was not suitable for this occasion.
The only items that could pose a threat to Chi Yue'an were the Bloodthirsty Blade, the Red Dancing Shoes, the Red Headscarf, and the Scarecrow. Among the four items, the Scarecrow, which originated from Black Impermanence, was the fastest to take effect and could directly threaten a level 4 Saint.
Although Chi Yue'an was a level 4 Saint, stronger than the three The Way of the Extraordinary just now, he was a Fire Manipulator. Zhang Yuanqing believed that he could successfully launch a sneak attack. "Sizzle"
Chi Yue'an's feet slipped, and his body fell backward, avoiding the attack aimed at his carotid artery. Zhang Yuanqing didn't panic and calmly turned the blade and stabbed downwards. Pfft!
The Bloodthirsty Blade pierced Chi Yue'an's shoulder.
The pain of the Night Wanderer made Chi Yue'an's mind clear up a bit. Hei Yan Wang updated the fastest. He straightened his back with the Bloodthirsty Blade still in him, completely ignoring the deepening wound. A ball of fire rose from his palm and slapped towards the attacker behind him. Zhang Yuanqing, wearing the Eye of the Seer, predicted his attack in advance and dodged it calmly.
Chi Yue'an's palm strike missed, and his five fingers suddenly clenched, causing the fireball in his palm to explode with a "boom," like detonating a high-explosive grenade. The signature skill of the Thug Gloves, a level 4 Fire Manipulator could easily do it, and with even greater power.
Zhang Yuanqing's body shattered into pieces, collapsing into countless water droplets, splashing on the ground. Facing a level 4 Saint, how could he not wear the Yin-Yang Robe in advance?
This item gave him the ability to control water and fire, indirectly controlling the skills of the Water Ghost and the Fire Manipulator. "Water Ghost?" Chi Yue'an was surprised.
This person's methods were so numerous that they surprised him. He had both the Night Wanderer's Night Travel and the Witchcraft Master's curse, and at the same time, he controlled the Water Ghost's passive skills. Chi Yue'an stretched out his arms and aimed his palms at the ground, at the enemy who had turned into water droplets.
It was easy to deal with Water Ghosts, just evaporate the water with high temperature to kill them.
During this process, soft and holy halos surged from Chi Yue'an's body, repairing the wound on his shoulder and suppressing the black gas of decay. The Sweet Dew Inner Armor, an item originating from the Musician, took effect.
"Whoosh!"
Two scorching fire snakes sprayed out from his palms, licking the water droplets on the ground. Pop!
At the critical moment, Kou Beiyue sprang up and kicked Chi Yue'an's arms with a high kick, causing the flames to spray towards the ceiling. With two bangs, the Red Dancing Shoes cooperated with the attack, briefly suppressing the level 4 Saint.
"Rumble"
The fire extinguishing sprinklers on the ceiling sensed the scorching heat of the flames and sprayed out powerful and dense water, soaking the ground.
Zhang Yuanqing's consciousness finally returned, and with the help of the sweet dew-like water, he slowly condensed his body and returned to human form.
As soon as he returned to human form and regained his sight, he saw Chi Yue'an's body explode with a "boom," his aura rising steadily, bringing terrible pressure. Berserker!
The core skill of the Saint-realm Fire Manipulator.
From level 4 to level 6, throughout the entire Saint stage, Fire Manipulators only had one skill - Berserker.
This skill could greatly increase the Fire Manipulator's strength, from one to three times. Therefore, Saint-realm Fire Manipulators were known as the little invincible existences. At this stage, even Bewitching Succubi had to avoid their sharp edge.
Kou Beiyue, who was engaged in fierce close combat, stiffened.
The Red Dancing Shoes were not affected, but its attacks could no longer shake the Fire Manipulator in "Berserk" mode. Chi Yue'an's knees sank slightly, his right fist clenched tightly against his chest, and pushed out like a transmission rod.
"Crack!"
Kou Beiyue's sternum instantly broke, and he flew out like a sandbag, heavily smashing and shattering the game machine behind him. He slowly withered on the ground, his body twitching, unable to get up again.
Deng deng deng. Chi Yue'an quickly finished the battle, not giving him a chance to breathe. His palm wearing thin gloves sprayed out flames, condensing into a long blade, and suddenly slashed down. "Rumble"
Zhang Yuanqing, who didn't have time to use the Red Headscarf, Hei Yan Wang updated the fastest, his body collapsed into transparent and clear water again, wrapped in the water sprayed by the ceiling, turning into a winding stream. The water flow twisted and surged, wrapping the magnificent long blade.
"Chichi"
The transparent and clear water flow instantly became turbid, emitting a large number of bubbles and white smoke, in a boiling state. The clean water sprayed by the sprinklers constantly replenished the water mass, forming a delicate balance with the magnificent long blade.
During this process, the Red Dancing Shoes kicked him in the chest with its small feet, trying its best to rescue its useless master. "Looking for death! I will let you be reduced to ashes."
A flash of fire flashed in Chi Yue'an's eyes, and the temperature of the magnificent long blade rose sharply, evaporating a large amount of mist. The water mass wrapped around the long blade made a fierce "puff puff" sound, evaporating most of it in an instant, with no time to replenish it. "Bang!"
A heavy and loud gunshot rang out outside the hall.
Chi Yue'an's head suddenly lowered, and his body staggered forward slightly.
Are there still enemies? He quickly stabilized his body, endured the severe pain in the back of his head, and turned around to defend the hall entrance.
At the entrance, three people walked in. The leader was a young man wearing big shorts, a loose short-sleeved shirt, and flip-flops. He had a smiling expression on his face, and his eyes were narrowed into a slit, revealing a laziness that radiated from his bones. To his left was a man in a black vest, a white shirt, and shiny leather shoes. His two small mustaches were neatly trimmed, and even when traveling in the middle of the night, he did not lose his elegance and decency.
On the right was a mixed-race beauty in a white shirt and a black skirt, charming and beautiful. Her two round and long legs were wrapped in black stockings, and her hands were holding a gorgeous rifle with golden patterns. Finally, Zhang Yuanqing took the opportunity to regain his human form and collapsed beside Kou Beiyue.
At the same time, he interrupted the Red Dancing Shoes' pursuit function and turned on the second form, wearing it on his feet.
This was done both to prevent Chi Yue'an from launching an unprovoked sneak attack and to avoid the Red Dancing Shoes from forcing him to dance.
Zhang Yuanqing didn't expect Chi Yue'an to arrive so quickly, but he had taken precautions in this regard. Before the action, he notified Guan Ya and told her about the matter. With Guan Ya's experience and wisdom, after discovering that this matter involved a Saint, she would definitely notify Fu Qingyang instead of coming alone.
She did indeed do so, but Zhang Yuanqing didn't expect that it was not Fu Qingyang who came, but Ling Jun.
Is this guy okay? He is the trash that Fu Qingyang personally appointed. Zhang Yuanqing gasped for air. Guan Ya's eyes lingered on Zhang Yuanqing for a few seconds, then moved away, looked at Chi Yue'an, and gritted her teeth: "I'm going to blow your head off with one shot."
Li Dongze took out his small pistol and raised his cane.
Ling Jun quickly raised his hand and pressed down a few times in front of the two, and said lazily with a smile: "It's good to talk, harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth." Chi Yue'an scrutinized the three and said in a deep voice:
"Who are you?"
As he spoke, a soft and holy halo rippled, repairing the gunshot wound in the back of his head.
Songhai was very large, and The Way of the Extraordinary in different districts basically didn't interact with each other. As an executive, Chi Yue'an was even less likely to know ordinary members in other districts. The reason why he suppressed his violent temper and murderous intent was that the young man who looked very easy to talk to and had a gentle temperament made him feel threatened.
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Li Dongze said in a deep voice: "I am the squad leader of the second team in the Kangyang District of the Five Elements Alliance Songhai branch. I received a report not long ago that someone here was gathering to gamble and engaging in promiscuous activities." The squad leader of Kangyang District? Chi Yue'an was not flustered at all and said indifferently:
"There is no such thing. I received a report that an evil profession had infiltrated a private residence, rampaged, and killed people. I rushed here to deal with it. I have taken over this matter. You can go back." None of the three moved.
Chi Yue'an narrowed his eyes, his tone suddenly became stern, and he questioned:
"What? Are the people from Kangyang District going to interfere in my Shakou District's affairs? Don't say you're just a squad leader, even Fu Qingyang is not qualified to interfere in my district's affairs. If you don't get out, I will kill you all. Do you think the elders will support you in upholding justice!"
The Songhai branch has clearly stipulated that official members from different districts are not allowed to interfere in matters outside their jurisdiction unless the elders allow it or the official members of the district request support. The rules are here. Can Chi Yue'an let people from other districts take over the Copper Sparrow Tower?
His saying "kill" was not a verbal threat. If these three insisted on interfering, fighting for control of the Copper Sparrow Tower, and attacking him, then the nature of the matter would be serious.
Kangyang District official members privately interfered in the affairs of other districts, violently plundered, and attacked the district executive. Even if he killed these people, it would be self-defense. At most, he would receive a disciplinary action.
"Um, it seems that we really shouldn't interfere in this matter. Why don't we take the people and leave first?"
Ling Jun came to rescue people, not to investigate the case. He was not a member of the Five Elements Alliance, so he didn't want to interfere in these matters.
Guan Ya and Li Dongze looked at Yuan Shi Tian Zun. "Take the people and leave?"
Chi Yue'an became more and more aggressive and snorted coldly: "That's not possible. They are evil professions. Not only did they kill my team members, but they also killed ordinary people. You say you want to take them away and just take them away? Are you trying to protect criminals?" Saying this, his expression suddenly changed, and he suddenly turned his head and looked at the young man with an ordinary appearance who had used the Night Travel skill.
Kangyang District, Night Wanderer...
"Are you Yuan Shi Tian Zun?" Chi Yue'an's expression changed slightly.
At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing had the mentality of a rogue who was not afraid of being in debt and grinned: "Exactly your father!" After just using the Yin-Yang Robe, his emotions became irritable and impulsive, and he was extremely domineering.
Yuan Shi Tian Zun, a level A meritorious service, deeply valued by the Elders Association. Chi Yue'an felt a sense of unease. Such a person cannot be killed. At least not by him.
He quickly changed his strategy, took a deep breath, looked at Ling Jun and the others, and said with a pressing tone: "You can take him away, but you can't take the other Bewitching Succubus away."
The next strategy was to destroy the evidence and clear out the women in the Copper Sparrow Tower. As long as there was no conclusive evidence, with his status as an executive and the protection of the powerful behind him, he could handle this matter by minimizing it. Ling Jun nodded slightly: "Okay!"
He then turned to look at Zhang Yuanqing: "Let's go, let's leave here first. You can coordinate with Fu Qingyang on the follow-up matters." Coordination means going through the procedures.
To investigate an executive, you must have the consent of the elders and submit an inspection application and evidence. And Chi Yue'an's superior elder was not a dog elder, so the situation was even more complicated.
"No, we can't leave. If we leave today, this matter will be completely unresolved." Zhang Yuanqing supported himself and stood up, looked at Ling Jun and the others, and gasped: "I have already found out that Chi Yue'an supports black forces, kidnaps and imprisons women, forces them to sell themselves, uses them to bribe officials at all levels in the Shakou District, and forcibly buys up to thousands of shops. In addition, he is also suspected of murder..."
He said the intelligence he had gathered today, one by one, one by one. Li Dongze listened in stunned silence.
He had only heard a rough outline from Guan Ya and had no substantive knowledge. And Guan Ya was the same.
What she heard from Zhang Yuanqing was that the black forces in the Shakou District were persecuting women and bribing officials at all levels.
Even so, Guan Ya already felt physically uncomfortable and was sincerely angry.
She never expected that what these people did was even more outrageous than she had imagined. The harm they did to the women in the building could not be described as simple "persecution." They were money-making tools and tools to vent their animalistic desires. This did not include some commercial competition with malicious intent.
Ling Jun's lazy expression gradually became serious, and the smile on his lips slowly disappeared. ps: Correct the wrong words after updating.