Something Had Better Happen
As dusk approached, Twilight City seemed even more gloomy and eerie than Xiao Yu Xiao Yu had ever passed through, such as Black Rock City in the Black Corner Region or Jia Nan City in the Jia Nan Academy.
Although the atmosphere in the Black Corner Region is extremely competitive, the shops on both sides of the street and the small vendors around Black Rock City are still bustling with activity. Jia Nan City, being under the jurisdiction of the Jia Nan Academy, has a stronger atmosphere of peaceful coexistence.
However, standing on the streets of Twilight City, Xiao Yu could not feel the usual hustle and bustle of the city.
Zi Yan, standing to the side, pouted with some disdain and said, "Has the Blood Sect killed too many people in Twilight City? The smell of blood is too strong!" As she spoke, she fanned her nose with her small hand, but she still couldn't get rid of the bloody smell that lingered around them.
Xiao Yu and Elder Hai exchanged a glance. Cai Lin, who was standing behind them, also frowned slightly and looked around. With a gentle movement of her slender hand, she sent a stream of seven-colored energy into Little Xiao Nian's body. This seven-colored energy helped Little Xiao Nian isolate herself from the corrosive bloody aura of the outside world!
Little Xiao Nian stared at her surroundings with wide, curious eyes. This was her first time traveling so far from home, and she had never seen anything like it before.
Xiao Yu glanced at the few pedestrians around him, then turned to Elder Hai and the others, saying, "Let's go, let's go find our eldest brother first!"
Elder Hai nodded slightly, and the group headed towards the inn where Xiao Ding was.
Soon, Xiao Yu and his group arrived at an inn in the southern district. After glancing at the name of the inn to confirm it, Xiao Yu stepped inside.
The inn was almost deserted, appearing exceptionally quiet. Even when Xiao Yu and his group entered, the receptionist remained seated, listlessly saying, "Rooms require reservations. If you don't have anything to do, it's best not to stay!"
Xiao Yu was speechless. This was the first time he had ever seen someone come and then be chased away. He looked at the person at the front desk, who was an old man who looked a bit old and had poor eyesight.
"We're staying at the hotel, but we must have made a reservation. Look, the name should be Xiao Ding!" Xiao Yu said to the old man.
Hearing Xiao Yu's words, the old man looked up at Xiao Yu and the others with some surprise, then nodded and said, "Oh? I know. You can go straight upstairs. The first room on the second floor is Xiao Ding's. If you want to stay, you can choose any of the remaining rooms. It'll cost ten Gold Coins!"
Xiao Yu tossed down ten Gold Coins and then walked upstairs with the others. They stopped in front of the first room on the second floor and gently knocked on the door.
An old, hoarse voice echoed from inside the room, "Who is it?"
Xiao Yu frowned slightly. The voice was so different from Xiao Ding 'Xiao Yu that he wondered if he had come to the wrong place. Nevertheless, he said, "I'm here to see Xiao Ding!"
The moment he finished speaking, the door was flung open. Xiao Yu looked at the aged man before him, his powerful spiritual energy scrutinizing him before he said with slight surprise, "Big Brother?"
"Come in quickly!" Xiao Ding grabbed Xiao Yu's wrist, urging the others to come in as well.
Inside the room, Xiao Li looked at Xiao Ding with some confusion and asked, "Are you really my older brother?"
Xiao Ding slapped Xiao Li across the face and said angrily, "What do you think!"
Xiao Li covered his head and pouted, saying, "Who knows what you're up to now? Why are you dressed like that!"
As an alchemist, Xiao Yu possessed not only powerful mental strength but also a keen sensitivity to elixirs. Upon closer inspection, he realized that Xiao Ding had taken Disguise Pill, a second-grade elixir. Although not particularly rare, few people would actually buy it.
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Ding and asked, "Brother, did you take Disguise Pill? Did something happen in Twilight City?"
Seeing Xiao Ding's serious and cautious demeanor, Xiao Yu became somewhat suspicious and asked a question.
Xiao Ding nodded and said, "That's right. Fan Lao, the sect leader of the Blood Sect, is dead. I thought the Blood Sect would fall apart, but just a few days ago, not only did the Blood Sect not fall apart, but it was also controlled by a powerful figure called Blood Old Ghost. This person has never appeared in Twilight City before!"
Upon hearing Xiao Ding's words, not only were the others stunned, but even Xiao Yu was taken aback. How did this Blood Old Ghost suddenly appear? Could he be Fan Lao's father?
Xiao Ding continued, "That's not the most worrying thing. I'm sure you noticed when you arrived that Twilight City is now deathly still. Many people stay at home after sunset. Ever since that Blood Old Ghost came to Twilight City, a hundred strong men have mysteriously disappeared from the city every night. I suspect that Blood Old Ghost is behind it."
"Right now, the only sect in Twilight City capable of taking away a hundred people without a sound is the Blood Sect. Luckily, I had some pills with me, including Disguise Pill, which I took and managed to get through a few days safely. If you still don't come, I'm going to leave the city!" Xiao Ding chuckled.
Xiao Li stood to the side and asked, "So you left the city, what about the others from the Underworld?"
"Don't worry, the people from the Underworld I recruited have already left the city and should be in the woods outside the city now. They should be fine!" Xiao Ding waved his hand and said.
Upon hearing Xiao Ding's words, Xiao Yu fell silent, silently plotting how he could infiltrate the Blood Sect's main hall.
Xiao Yu looked up at Xiao Ding and asked, "Big brother, what is the strength of this Blood Old Ghost?"
Xiao Ding pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm not entirely sure either, but I estimate his strength won't be weaker than Fan Lao's; he'll probably be around Five-Star Dou Emperor!"
"Will the Blood Sect search for someone from the city again tonight?" Xiao Yu continued to ask.
Xiao Ding was startled and asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Of course we have to go to the Blood Sect and find out what this Blood Old Ghost is all about!" Xiao Yu said nonchalantly.
"No, absolutely not!" Xiao Ding flatly rejected Xiao Yu's suggestion.
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Ding with a wry smile and said, "Don't worry, would I do this if I wasn't confident? Besides, since that Blood Old Ghost is about the same strength as Fan Lao, then I'm even less afraid. Don't forget who killed Fan Lao!"
Xiao Li, standing to the side, also said, "That's right, that's right. It was Little Yu who killed Fan Lao, the Blood Sect Master. I think you shouldn't worry about him, brother. You should worry about yourself!"
Upon hearing Xiao Li's words, Xiao Ding looked at Xiao Yu in shock and said, "You, you really killed Fan Lao sect leader of the Blood Sect?"
Xiao Yu nodded slightly in acknowledgment, while Xiao Ding couldn't help but curse, "Damn, Little Yu is that awesome? Fine, if that's the case, then I won't worry anymore. But there's no guarantee that the Blood Sect will come to the city looking for someone tonight!"
Xiao Yu smiled and said, "If we can't sneak in, then let's just force our way in. Anyway, we have more people here!"
Elder Hai nodded in agreement, saying, "That's true. If you encounter any danger after you go in, just make a noise and let us know, and we'll come to your aid immediately!"
"That's right, that's right! Xiao Yu, you can go without worry. It would be best if something happened to you. I've been itching to get my hands on you for a long time!" Zi Yan said with a grin, waving her little fist.