Xiao Yu, like Xiao Qiang, was unafraid of the daylight. He spoke little and maintained a guarded demeanor towards everyone.
Cold Star had no interest in inheriting Elder Zombie's position; she sought a different kind of life, one that was the elusive freedom. In this castle, shrouded in darkness and devoid of warmth, filled with cold-bloodedness, ruthlessness, and brutality, freedom was something many creatures could only pray for in silence.
Slaves yearned for freedom, their desires manifesting as silent prayers.
Han Shaoyu's thoughts about Xiao Qiang were not yet complete; another Surrounding Capture operation was about to commence.
Cold Star mentioned that this operation was initiated based on information received from the Human Tribe Leader, who had foreseen an attack by werewolves on their tribe during the full moon night.
Xiao Qiang wanted to seize this opportunity to escape from the shadow cast by the vampires. He also knew that Cold Star had to visit a certain place before leaving. That place was the Slave Concentration Point, where she would secretly meet Xiao Yu.
“Wildfire, being with you makes me feel like you're my elder,” the Girl sweetly remarked, offering him a candied date to make him feel pleased and more susceptible to her arrangements.
However, Xiao Qiang felt sympathy for them; even if the Girl didn't engage in such schemes, he was willing to help.
Cold Star asked him to assist Xiao Yu in meeting her and hoped he would leave a way out in case of any unexpected situations. Once everything was arranged, she nodded in satisfaction and left with her loyal servant, Luca.
Han Shaoyu was ruthless; if he knew his daughter was mingling with Xiao Yu, who had half-beast Human Blood, he would likely be furious. In severe cases, it could lead to Xiao Yu's execution.
With Xiao Qiang's assistance, Xiao Yu uncovered a hidden path and slipped into the dark tunnel leading to Cold Star's waiting area.
During this time, armed vampire patrols occasionally passed by. Fortunately, the entrance to the tunnel chosen by Xiao Yu was located in a narrow dark cave. From inside the cave, one could see outside clearly; however, from outside looking in, it was pitch black.
Xiao Yu had been with Cold Star since childhood; back then, he was seen as a Wolf Cub and Dog Servant in the eyes of the noble vampires. Han Shaoyu regarded him as half a son and allowed him to accompany Cold Star as a playmate. Little did he know that his precious daughter would develop feelings for this Wolf Cub.
Xiao Yu possessed an excellent physique and an extraordinary charm; this was how he appeared before his transformation.
Cold Star remembered the first time her father fed Xiao Yu wolf Human Blood when he was just eight years old. That day, poor Xiao Yu rolled on the ground howling like a wild beast.
That night she was filled with dread, fearing that Xiao Yu might die. However, the next day she discovered he was merely unconscious; his face had taken on a terrifying appearance, and she could see his capillaries twitching and convulsing up close.
Han Shaoyu told his daughter that as long as he had enough life force, he would get through this ordeal. If he died, it wouldn’t matter; he would simply be thrown into the Black Abyss.
The Black Abyss was a naturally formed dark current deep within a gorge, filled with countless bones and the clothing of the dead floating in its depths. It was called the Black Abyss, but in reality, it was a mass grave, concealing an unknown number of corpses beneath the water.
Later on, Xiao Yu lost consciousness, only reacting to the smell of blood. His stiff body lay motionless, appearing quite frightening. However, when Han Shaoyu brought fresh blood to his nostrils, his face would mechanically move in response to the bottle filled with blood.
Xiao Yu was unaware of his origins; Han Shaoyu had woven an elaborate lie that was so bizarre it ensnared many people in its web, making it difficult for them to escape.
Cold Star gradually entered a state of bliss under Xiao Yu's caress. She reveled in the ocean of love, savoring the delightful sensations for a long time. She wanted to control this feeling with her mind but was once again overwhelmed by a wave of emotion that left her heart in disarray. She felt an impulsive thought that even dying at this moment would be worth it.
Han Shaoyu was searching for Cold Star. At the entrance of the secret passage, Xiao Qiang received news and hurriedly picked up a stone to throw into the dark abyss. The stone fell into the depths with an echoing sound, startling the pair of lovers hiding together.
Two future leaders from different races were reluctant to part ways but had no choice but to leave each other behind.
Han Shaoyu questioned Cold Star about her absence during the activities. Cold Star replied that she had been delayed by other matters.
"Are you disobeying orders?"
"I will pay more attention in the future." In front of so many tribespeople, Cold Star didn’t dare to argue back with her father. Normally, she would have acted cute to smooth things over.
"This time during Surrounding Capture, make sure to observe that warrior's actions closely. If anything goes wrong, you will have to deal with it."
"Understood." Cold Star took the cup of blood wine her father handed her and tilted her head back to drink it all at once. The blood wine slid down her throat and merged into her organs, awakening a latent power within her. She looked at her father in surprise and asked, "Is this your blood?"
"Yes. You truly are my authentic heir." Han Shaoyu declared. "I grant you life and bestow upon you power; you must be unconditionally loyal to me and cannot harbor any thoughts of betrayal."
"Understood." As Cold Star listened to her father's words filled with authority and coldness, she felt a sense of unease creeping into her heart. Recalling what had just happened made her shiver with fear.
Her subtle change did not escape Han Shaoyu's keen eyes as he stood close by. "Have you done something bad behind my back?"
"I'm not sure how it's possible. I'm a bit uncertain about this Surrounding Capture matter..."
"Weren't you always saying you weren't given a chance to train? That time when you acted on impulse and turned back, you ended up not uncovering the truth behind the Mao Cottage Braised incident, but instead brought back an unknown stranger."
"He's not our enemy."
"This person is quite cunning, hiding his abilities in a way that's far from ordinary. Don't let your guard down and lose your life. The ones following you are the most loyal guards of our family. If anything unusual happens, they will sacrifice their lives to protect you."
"Thank you, Father."
Xiao Qiang indeed hid himself well; Han Shaoyu had tried countless times to probe his thoughts through his blood, only to fail each time.
Where was Lin Yu in 2080? That was what he thought about before setting off. If everything went right, the V2 Zombie Virus that erupted in 2050 would have become history, and they wouldn't need his serum to develop a cure anymore.
However, Xiao Qiang had also been confused by multiple reincarnations; at his current age, he was already over fifty. What about Lin Yu? What had she become in 2080?
Xiao Qiang intended to take this opportunity to find Lin Yu. Whether he would succeed was uncertain, but he discovered a tremendous secret. Because of this discovery, he would face yet another reincarnation.
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