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Looking at Warren Earl's furious expression, as if he were ready to devour someone, Bu Xin felt a sense of relief.
He had just spoken so much in one breath, appearing carefree, but inside he was extremely tense. It was like walking on a tightrope; one misstep could lead to disastrous consequences.
Fortunately, despite Warren Earl's anger, he seemed to have been somewhat awakened by Bu Xin's words and had regained some rationality. Although his gaze towards Bu was still icy cold, he did not take any extreme actions.
"Whoever dares to attack the Aldra Family tonight will not return. But after this matter, Brent, you cannot escape. Either obediently establish a Blood Contract or face death. My patience is limited." The extremely chilling words came from Warren Earl's mouth, his fierce demeanor suggesting he was on the verge of an explosion.
Bu Wei shrugged noncommittally and smiled, "Then please deal with the external threat first, Uncle. Oh, by the way, I heard that the intruder is at Intermediate Level 4. I wonder if you can ensure he won't return?" By the end of his statement, there was a hint of provocation in his tone, and he wore an expression that suggested he was eager to watch the drama unfold.
Upon hearing that the intruder was at Intermediate Level 4, Warren Earl furrowed his brows and looked at Bu with a flickering gaze, appearing somewhat skeptical.
Seeing this scene, Bu Xin secretly rejoiced, and his previously pent-up frustration eased considerably.
At this point, he found himself less hostile towards the shadowy figure who had repeatedly tried to kill him. Compared to the hypocritical and treacherous Warren Earl, the former had at least never coerced or threatened him.
Now Bu was eagerly anticipating the arrival of this powerful shadowy figure. Even though the opponent was coming for him, with Warren Earl leading the charge, what was there to fear?
"Hopefully these two old dogs will fight it out—dogs biting dogs, fur flying everywhere. If they both suffer heavy losses, it would be a boon for me," Bu Xin thought darkly, wishing for both of these individuals with ill intentions towards him to meet their end without a trace.
"Where did you get this information?" Warren Earl pondered for a moment before asking with some confusion. Although he had his suspicions, he still wanted confirmation.
Bu shrugged disdainfully and said somewhat reluctantly, "The information is genuine. The other side is well-prepared; just look at this." With that, he took out a pouch containing Moonlight Powder from his pocket and handed it to Warren Earl.
Warren Earl took the pouch with slight surprise but did not open it himself; instead, he passed it to Hawk behind him.
With Warren Earl's cunning nature, he would not easily trust Bu; he would still carry out due diligence where caution was warranted.
Even though the life and death of others were in his hands, accidents could happen even to the most careful—after all, a ship can sink in shallow waters.
Hawk casually opened the pouch and glanced inside before whispering to Warren Earl, "Moonlight Powder."
"Oh?" Warren Earl narrowed his eyes slightly and then thoughtfully said, "It seems tonight's guest is someone of significance. This Moonlight Powder rarely circulates in the market; even at auctions, it is a rare item and not easily obtained."
As Warren Earl spoke, he had already begun to believe in the authenticity of the news.
He took the opened pouch back from Hawk, pinching a bit of Moonlight Powder between his fingers, shaking his head with a light sigh, "No matter who you are, if you provoke the authority of the Aldra Family, I will make you pay a bloody price."
The low, chilling words echoed out as Warren Earl smiled faintly at Bu Wei, as if there was more to his words.
Bu was somewhat indifferent to Warren Earl's threatening remarks. After all, he was currently a lone wolf with nothing to lose; no matter how many threats were thrown his way, they would not affect him.
"Uncle should first consider how to deal with the incoming enemy. As for what happens to them afterward, it's not as easy as just talking," Bu said with an eye roll and a sarcastic tone.
With a cold snort, Warren Earl shot Bu a glance and chose not to say more.
He feared that if this continued, he might not be able to restrain himself and would end up killing this annoying nephew.
Summoning Hawk, Warren Earl waved his hand and sprinkled the Moonlight Powder over him. He then leaned in and whispered some instructions before waving him off to leave.
Hawk bowed slightly and vanished without a word.
Although Bu did not know what plans Warren Earl had in mind, he had begun to form some guesses based on his actions.
It was likely that he intended to carry out his scheme of substitution to the end. While he was unsure of Hawk's level of strength, he assumed it would not be lower than Intermediate Level 4; after all, the pillar was sturdy.
At this point, Warren Earl had completely taken over the matter.
Bu wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone, and indeed, the knife was borrowed. However, he still felt incredibly frustrated; this was not a means of escape or self-rescue, but rather a reckless gamble, having just escaped from the wolf's den only to dive into the tiger's lair.
To put it bluntly, it was like drilling without considering the consequences.
He had previously felt quite pleased with himself for coming up with such a clever plan, but it turned out to be nonsense—a terrible idea.
In fact, Bu had never expected that Warren Earl would act against him so quickly. Caught off guard, he fell right into the trap.
In Bu's mind, he had just achieved a magnificent victory for the Aldra Family. Logically and emotionally, Warren Earl should not have acted against him in such a short time.
Yet now, this sudden blow forced him to sigh in resignation; human hearts are unpredictable, and plans cannot keep up with changes.
"Kid, I've also prepared a shield for you. Now, it's time for us to settle our accounts," Warren Earl said after sending Hawk away, turning to Bu with undisguised malice in his eyes.
"That's not going to work... The external threat hasn't been resolved yet, and you want me to willingly submit? That's impossible." Bu shook his head vigorously, looking very unwilling.
Warren Earl's forehead twitched with anger as he suppressed his fury and said harshly, "Stop playing tricks on me. Today, whether you want to or not, you will comply. Otherwise, it will be a dead end for you."
"How about this: since that person who wants to kill me is already gone for good, if you let me kill him myself, I will agree to establish a Blood Contract." Faced with Warren Earl's relentless pressure, Bu pretended to compromise while feeling somewhat reluctant.
This statement made Warren Earl suspicious.
What was going on? Had this kid lost his mind? He had previously refused adamantly; why did he suddenly change his tune? Was there something he didn't know?
Seeing the suspicious look on Warren Earl's face, Bu realized that this Old Guy was becoming paranoid again. He quickly added, "That damned Fellow has repeatedly tried to harm me; even the last assassination attempt was closely related to him.
If you can let me kill him myself to vent my anger, I will be willing to submit to the Aldra Family."
"Otherwise, even if it means death, I will not establish a Blood Contract." This statement was firm and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
This was his only chance to turn the tables, and he had to seize it. Whether he could escape the control of Warren Earl hinged on this matter.
A cold, sharp gaze shot from Warren Earl's eyes as he stared at Step, trying to discern something from his expression, but in the end, he found nothing.
Logically, such a request was not unreasonable; he truly could not think of any hidden agenda behind it.
However, based on his understanding of the person before him, Step should not be so easily swayed.
In his uncertainty, Warren Earl couldn't help but ponder.
Watching Warren Earl's ever-changing expression, Step felt extremely anxious and cursed inwardly, "You old fool, why are you so suspicious? Just agree already."
Step's desire to personally eliminate the mastermind behind everything was driven by unavoidable circumstances.
In terms of scheming, he could not outsmart Warren Earl, that cunning old fox.
But even the wisest can make mistakes; Warren Earl's oversight was Step's possession of the Upgrade System.
With Step's current low-level strength, escaping from the formidable Aldra Family was nearly impossible. Only by breaking through to Intermediate would he have a glimmer of hope for escape.
For others to break through their level in a short time was simply a fantasy. But Step, with the Upgrade System, was an exception.
Forget about honing his body or cultivating energy; he could skip all that. As long as his Experience points reached the required amount, he could level up and significantly increase his strength.
Currently, his Experience points stood at 600, still lacking 1400 points to reach the 4000 points needed for an upgrade.
If it weren't for the 800 Experience points that Benson had delivered to him earlier, Bu would likely be in an even worse situation regarding his Experience. Now, he had been pushed into a corner and could only take a risk.
Killing the Intermediate Level Benson had granted him 800 Experience points; what if he were to kill an even more powerful Intermediate Level 4 being?
According to Bu's estimation, the Experience points gained should exceed two thousand.
Of course, nothing is absolute, and he wouldn't only think positively. But now he had no choice but to gamble once more.
The thought of tonight, where he would stake his life twice in a row, left him feeling frustrated and helpless, as if the vast waters of the Three Rivers could not wash away his despair.
To become stronger, he had to grow even more powerful; only then could he take control of his own fate. Never before had Bu felt such an urgent desire to become strong.
"I can agree to your request; this will be the last one. The person who wants to kill you will be dealt with by your own hands.
After this matter is settled, whether you agree or not, your life will belong to me. Whether you live or die will be at my discretion." Warren Earl pondered for a long time before finally speaking; his expression was calm, and his tone was undeniable.
Bu let out a sigh of relief; regardless of the outcome, securing this opportunity was already a significant gain. He looked at Warren earnestly and said, "After I kill that person, I will give you a satisfactory answer."
Upon hearing this, Warren Earl nodded slightly without comment. Bu sneered inwardly: "My answer will leave you immensely satisfied. By then, you won't have this calm expression anymore."
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