He rose to his feet and dusted off dirt that was not there. His voice turned cold, carrying an unquestionable command.
"So, before we determine their identities and value, no one is to lay a finger on them! Take them back, lock them up, and guard them closely! Make them talk within the next two days! Let me warn you—if anyone dares to obey in public while defying me in private and ruins my plans... you know the consequences!"
The four Soul Kings, including the lecherous man, stiffened at his words. They hurriedly wiped the lustful looks from their faces and bowed in acknowledgment.
"Yes, sir! We understand!"
They were clearly quite afraid of this effeminate Soul emperor.
However, just as the effeminate Soul emperor gave the order and the four subordinates prepared to step forward and bind the two women lying on the ground—
"Tap, tap..."
Clear, unhurried footsteps came from the darkness at the entrance to the alley.
In the alley, which had become exceptionally quiet after the fierce battle, the sound was especially abrupt and grating.
The five Evil Soul Masters all stiffened and abruptly turned toward the source of the footsteps. Their eyes instantly filled with vigilance, suspicion, and a trace of barely concealed panic.
They believed they had acted covertly enough. Why would someone appear at a time like this?
Under the dim light, two figures slowly emerged from the shadows and stopped roughly thirty meters away. They were Tang Lan and Wang Qiuer, their appearances disguised.
At the moment, they looked like an ordinary pair of passing Soul Masters with somewhat unusual temperaments.
The effeminate Soul emperor's gaze swept over them like a venomous snake. When he saw Wang Qiuer's delicate face, his pupils contracted slightly, though what filled him more was irritation at