"Is there any special meaning behind these rings?" Luo Qiu picked up one of the red ones and examined it.
Xitasil said seriously, "My friend, you gave me something so precious. Such a valuable friendship has left me overwhelmed. Therefore, I've decided to tell you a few things frankly, so that we can be honest with each other."
Luo Qiu made an expression indicating that he was ready to listen.
Xitasil said solemnly, "Do you know that we have a tradition called Hunting Day?"
"A festival?" Luo Qiu thought for a moment.
"Something similar."
Xitasil nodded. "To us, Hunting Day is equivalent to a banquet. We're very restrained in our daily lives, but if the impulses hidden within our bodies are suppressed for too long without release, it's easy for us to lose ourselves. Once that happens, we lose our sanity. In fact, most of the vampire legends circulating in the world are about vampires who lost themselves. Because they couldn't control themselves, they brought about their own deaths."
"So this Hunting Day..." Luo Qiu's heart stirred. "Today is Hunting Day, and the guests here are the prey?"
Xitasil nodded. "They won't remember it afterward, because we have ways to erase this part of their memories. Do you remember Long Ze? He specializes in handling the aftermath. His deception can fool the memories of most different people."
"So the wine tasting was just a front." Luo Qiu glanced around.
Xitasil said, "We need an environment where we can release our instincts to the fullest. The blood of these pampered people tastes quite good and is rich in nutrients. Under the ritual that begins Hunting Day, it can give us even more vitality... My friend, wearing these rings will keep you from attracting the attention of my companions. They're my personal