Chu Ruo gave a heavy snort, but Old Meng and the others naturally paid no attention. Treating us like subordinates, they led us toward High Mountain City. Although our losses this time had been considerable—even the city gates had collapsed—we had essentially used up every available resource.
Judging by the outcome, however, it had been a tremendous victory. Even so, I glanced at the Silent-Eyed Black Dragon, which had gone completely quiet, and felt that something was wrong. That was why my expression remained somewhat unnatural.
The hunters from High Mountain City had already begun stripping the materials. If anything went wrong, there should be a reaction very soon. I would make my move the moment I discovered anything, of course. But it would be best if nothing happened, since that would save us a great deal of trouble.
Xue Lei, on the other hand, did not appear particularly furious. His team was clearly somewhat displeased, though. They had rushed from far away to provide aid, only to fail to get even a share of the epic-grade materials. Anyone would have been fuming in their place. Thus, as we followed Sun Ao, the lord of High Mountain City, Xue Lei spoke to me in a low voice: "Legendary Xia, we defeated this epic-grade Silent-Eyed Black Dragon, yet we didn't get a single scrap of material. I came here specifically for epic-grade materials, hoping to strengthen the weapons and armor on my body. Alas, given the current situation, don't you feel even a little unhappy?"
Xue Lei was not the lord of Tenth City, but in the Tenth Great City, he was probably the strongest of them all. Under normal circumstances, we certainly could not have invited him here.
"Heh heh, I'm afraid this matter isn't over yet. Surely you don't