Night had fully fallen.
In a dark corner of the Qingse Hotel, one kilometer from the Mingdu Hotel, light and shadow twisted, revealing two graceful figures.
They were Ice Empress and Ma Xiaotao.
Perhaps because the Mingdu Hotel had collapsed, this area seemed rather quiet. There weren't many people on the streets, and most had already gone to sleep.
"Is this the place?"
The Qingse Hotel was only five stories tall. It didn't look as large as the Mingyue Hotel.
"Yes. This is the Xishui Alliance's headquarters in Mingdu. Nangong Wan and the Seventh Elder usually stay here."
Ma Xiaotao nodded. "They're mainly on the basement level. That's what I know."
Her deep-red eyes burned like flames. She was thrilled at the prospect of finally avenging herself, even if this could only be considered a small repayment.
She wasn't worried in the slightest that Ice Empress would fail. Anyone who had seen her in action would never think that.
"Fine. Wait here and don't wander off. I'll be right back."
Ice Empress stepped forward and vanished. When she appeared again, she was already standing in the Qingse Hotel's lobby.
The hotel's decor had a polished feel to it. White porcelain was everywhere: on the floors and walls. White and red dominated the color scheme.
"Who are you? How did you get into the lobby? Don't you know the hotel is closed to the public?"
A middle-aged man in a white robe hurried toward Ice Empress. He was the only person in the lobby. Terrified by her sudden appearance like a ghost, he still approached out of duty.
Hearing the commotion, four black-clad bodyguards who had been standing guard outside rushed in, apparently intending to drag Ice Empress out.
Ice Empress ignored them without even looking their way. Tiny white particles,