"Boss, what is this?" Qida stepped forward and asked in a low voice, sensing that something was off.
"It seems to be someone from our place!" Nerun explained without turning around.
"From the same place? Are they trying to get a piece of the pie? Boss, we don't have much time. The longer we stay awake, the more dreams we might have. It's better to finish the mission quickly." Qida spoke again, a faintly cold smile on his face. "If they want to meddle, we're not pushovers!"
"Hmph!"
A glint of cold light flashed in Ye Kai's eyes. These two were clearly trying to intimidate him with their back-and-forth banter!
Wait!
Although they were whispering in what seemed like hushed tones, their words could be heard from ten meters away, as if they were trying to make him retreat!
But why use phrases like "not much time," "long nights bring many dreams," and "better to finish the mission quickly"?
It seemed that this group had ulterior motives!
Could it be that they really thought...
"Brother Ye, I knew you weren't dead!!!" Wen Changqing exclaimed joyfully as he rushed over from a distance.
"Brother Ye!"
"Brother Ye!"
...
Following closely behind were Wood, Liu Changshan, Zhao Qi, and Wu Lao Liu, who rushed in like a whirlwind, shouting with excitement.
"You brat, do you think I'm someone who seeks death on purpose?"
To be honest, seeing Wen Changqing so excited that his shoulders trembled and his voice choked up warmed Ye Kai's heart. "You all came at the right time; we encountered 'Hometown.' Do you know about the witch and that Monastery?"
"Brother Ye, are you the Nicolas Cage from 'Black Death'? No way..." Wen Changqing exclaimed in shock, then immediately turned to the group of over a dozen people not far away and whispered, "It can't be them, right?!"
Aside from Wood, who was seriously observing the two riders across from them, the other three had no idea what was going on. They understood that as long as there were benefits to be gained and Ye Kai was still around, they just needed to follow along with the decisions made.
The three exchanged glances and smiled; this feeling of having a strong backing and confidence was truly wonderful!
…
Watching this group repeatedly ignore him, Victor's face flushed red and then pale before he finally ordered a retreat. After all, dawn was approaching, and they needed to find shelter.
Otherwise, this group of vampires who thrived in the shadows would likely meet a gruesome end!
However, they failed to notice a faint laser dot flying toward Sonia beside Victor, which instantly vanished into her hair.
Although Sonia looked back in confusion for a moment, it was just a fleeting glance. Soon after, the main force surged forward like a tide toward their distant destination.
…
Neither Wood nor the Nightmare Space Contractors escorting the Demon Witch paid any attention to Victor's retreat because they had no confidence in being able to keep such a large group of Vampire Knights.
While Ye Kai had the ability to do so, he couldn't truly bring it out yet; he could only secretly lay down the groundwork and wait for it to bear fruit.
At this moment, after calming Wen Changqing and exchanging glances with a few others, he turned to the wary Contractor in front of him and smiled, "Now that we're all here, there's no need for you to keep testing us. Since we've crossed paths and you lack manpower, perhaps we should discuss how we can benefit from this situation?"
Upon hearing this, Qida nearly twisted his nose in anger; he had never encountered someone so shameless before. "Do you think you've got us cornered?"
"Having killed dozens of Vampire Knights, you must not be a complete novice. You should understand the principle of mutual destruction. If you want to join us, it’s not impossible!" Nerun spoke calmly.
"What a bold claim! Aren't you afraid of tripping over your own tongue? Boss, let's handle this ourselves. We only need The Book of Solomon; a mere demon is nothing!" The hot-tempered cat couldn't hold back any longer and was ready to charge on her Chestnut Warhorse.
Suddenly, at that moment, black-red flames erupted from the surrounding forest, flickering like ghostly lights.
"What the hell is that?" Qida's expression changed slightly as he shot a fierce glare at Ye Kai and began scanning the area warily.
"Who cares what it is? I'll give it a try!" The cat ignited Red Flame with her fingers, leaving behind a faint afterimage as she swiftly traced chaotic arcs in the air. In an instant, a metallic glint flashed.
"Boom!!!"
The nearest black-red flame suddenly exploded, but instead of extinguishing the fire, it transformed into countless fiery tendrils that swept outwards within a two to three-meter radius.
"Watch out!" Ye Kai's expression also changed as he dashed behind Wu Lao Liu, raising his right arm defensively.
"Clang!!"
A black-red beam struck fiercely against the dagger in his hand. It was a strange-looking bird with a black horn on its head, pitch-black eyes, and a body of black and red.
The Black-Red Bird might have been flying too fast; it was pierced directly by his dagger and hung there, impaled from behind.
"Run! It's not dead yet!" Ye Kai suddenly changed his expression, realizing that the black-red flames around them seemed to begin to tremble, as if they were trying to close in.
"Move quickly, now!" Nerun also turned back to instruct a few others. He then leaped beside Ye Kai, revealing a two-meter-long Soft Sword in his hand.
"Aren't you going to prepare something?" Ye Kai said, holding a dagger in each hand with a serious tone. "The full moon night here lasts much longer than in our world! I just wonder how many more big dogs will come besides these Strange Creatures. I'm really looking forward to it..."
Although he didn't understand why the Nightmare Space hadn't issued a mission, he knew that seeing a black-red bird was already worth 1 Evolution Point.
That was quite a significant income!
If some gray-furred mutated Alpha Wolves showed up, his rookie mission this time might very well reach fifty thousand Evolution Points!
"As long as we don't lose sight of the main objective," Nerun said calmly, gripping his two-meter-long Soft Sword. "You destroyed Victor Castle, which is the prelude to the Wolf Clan's resurgence in Night Transmission. Aren't you afraid of drastic changes in the storyline? This world is not just any simple world; it's a truly vast realm with deep backgrounds!"
"It's not my first time out here. With great risks come corresponding rewards. As long as you're willing to think and act boldly, that's enough," Ye Kai replied, lifting his head with a relaxed smile. "They've gone far away, and we might be ambushed soon. So let's cooperate for now!"
"Cooperate?" Nerun's right arm shook, and his Soft Sword moved like a swift serpent, instantly wrapping around a mass of black-red flames. With a flick, the flames burst apart, revealing the Black-Red Bird inside that had already shattered.
"Just as you said, this is a world with an incredibly vast background. Along the way while escorting the Demon Witch, I’m sure you've encountered some rather unpleasant situations?"
Ye Kai tilted his head and glanced at Nerun, whose eyes suddenly turned dim and whose aura became stagnant. He smiled inwardly. "Moreover, although I haven't interacted with Beiman or Ferson, I can’t be fooled by the extremely pure sacred aura within them!"
Nerun exhaled and nodded. "Good. This way, our chances increase significantly, and the pressure we bear will be much lighter."
"So many dark forces are vying against each other. I doubt anyone would want to provoke those high-level beings easily. After all, the most dangerous ones are not the werewolves or vampires, but the true devils and demons."
"Then, if we eliminate the Demon Witch and obtain The Book of Solomon, how will we distribute it?" Ye Kai asked again.
"Each according to their means," Nerun replied lightly.
"Fair enough."
"Any more questions?" Ye Kai's figure flickered, instantly creating nine afterimages that shattered into a burst of flames in the blink of an eye.
"None." Nerun similarly twisted her software into a mass, resembling countless silver spirit snakes that would shatter any flames or monstrous birds with a light sound, leaving behind a tragic scene of destruction.
"Good, let's go."
As soon as Ye Kai's voice fell, the two had already vanished from their spot. Suddenly, two figures shot forward like arrows, leaving behind a trail where all obstacles exploded into dust.
However, their direction was obstructed, forcing them to transform into a black line that disappeared into the mist.
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