Hu Liena's Rescue Begins!

The woman in black veil remained silent. "Wood King, according to the rules, each of the Seven Kings resides in a separate palace. You..."

After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded, "If you're willing to live together, it's not out of the question."

"But are you two sure? The servants serving both of you haven't been as comfortable as they have served either of you."

Hu Liena pinched Ye Hua's arm. "I'm sure! With so many servants, there's no way they couldn't take care of two people, right?"

"Blood Qilin, don't you think so?"

She turned her head to look at Ye Hua, her fox tail swaying gently behind her as she poked Ye Hua's buttocks.

Ye Hua lowered his eyes, meeting her crescent-shaped gaze, and said, "I'm fine."

The woman in black veiled glanced at him, then quickly regained her composure, bowed, and stepped back.

"Then we will do as you say, sir. The servants in the manor will be arranged accordingly. If there is any inconvenience, please feel free to call me."

With that, she turned and left, her figure gradually blurring in the purplish-red dim light.

Ye Hua turned around and pushed open the gate of the Gold King Residence's Mansion.

The entire place was dark and gloomy. Although there were bluestone paving stones and staggered pillars, there was a dead locust tree in the corner of the courtyard, its branches twisted and pointing towards the dark red sky.

As soon as Hu Liena entered the courtyard, she let go of his hand and strode ahead, her steps so fast that her skirt fluttered.

She asked the servants for directions, passed through the front hall, through the corridor, around the screen, rushed into the innermost bedroom, and then dragged Ye Hua inside.

"What are you laughing at?" she glared at Ye Hua.

Ye Hua's lips curled up. "I just didn't expect the Hell Messenger to take the initiative to ask to share a bed. How bold!"

Hu Liena blushed to her ears, her fox ears popping open, "Who wants to share a room with you!"

"But this is the only bedroom in the entire mansion." Ye Hua peeked inside and saw that the bed and bedding were all there.

Hu Liena gritted her teeth, "Don't give me that crap, I don't believe you didn't see through it!"

After confirming that no one was eavesdropping, Ye Hua said seriously, "There's something wrong with the servants."

Hu Liena nodded, "However, while his Soul Power isn't strong, his killing intent is considerable!"

"He's been involved in at least dozens of deaths; he's no ordinary person!"

"I don't believe you if you say they can't make it in the outer city!"

"You mean," Ye Hua raised an eyebrow, "That they were sent by the King of Slaughter to spy on us?"

"Yes," Hu Liena bit her lower lip, "I suspect that the so-called support for the Seven Kings is just to spoil people and then slaughter them like pigs!"

"We need to finish the hundred matches as soon as possible, and before that, it's best not to split up and let them defeat us one by one!"

Ye Hua looked at her for a moment, then stood up. "Alright, I'll do as you say."

Seeing that the bed couldn't accommodate the two of them, Ye Hua simply raised his hand and ran it over the Azure Jade Bracelet.

The brand-new bed fell to the ground with a dull thud!

That bed was twice as wide as the one that came with the Prince's residence, and you could faintly smell the scent of pine.

Hu Liena stared wide-eyed at Ye Hua, then at the bed, her expression as fascinating as someone stuffing a lemon into their mouth.

"You bring a bed with you when you go out?!"

Ye Hua didn't stop; he took out another item from the Azure Jade Bracelet—

Bed sheets, blankets, soft pillows, pillowcases, duvet covers, candles, small whips...

Whoosh!

Ye Hua instantly accepted the latter two.

Hu Liena was speechless.

Do you think I'm blind?!

She glanced at the brocade box on the bed, which Ye Hua hadn't had time to put away, and reached out to open it.

Inside, several thin leather ropes lay side by side, each with a small bell attached to its end.

She froze for a moment, then two, then three...

Then he slammed the brocade box shut and swung it at Ye Hua's forehead.

"Shameless! Vulgar!"

Ye Hua turned his head to avoid it, and without changing his expression, he took back the brocade box.

"Just in case!"

"What the hell!"

"You can't say that. What if it really comes in handy?"

"Even if I die here, even if I jump off a cliff, I would never use something like this!"

Hu Liena pulled the blanket over her head, lay down at the back of the new bed, and curled up into a small ball.

A fox tail peeked out from the corner of the blanket, fluffy and jiggling.

[bite--]

[The rescueable target "Hu Liena" has been detected to be untied, triggering the main quest.]

[Task Name: It's So Delicious!]

[Task objective: Get Hu Liena to willingly wear your bell to complete the initial binding]

[Task Reward: Self-Abuse Domain (Can be forcibly granted)]

[Quest Description: How to tame a wild fox? Put a bell on her!]

Wow? Even System Bro has gone astray?

He imagined Hu Liena wagging her fox tail, the bells jingling, nestled in his arms...

Hmm, are you sure this is the start of the rescue, and not a special CG after the rescue is complete?

Ye Hua stopped teasing her, tossed the old bed into the bracelet, and lay down on the bed as well.

After exchanging the aura of the Blood Prison Token with Snow Empress, Ye Hua closed his eyes to rest.

Snow Empress frankly admitted that the token's aura resonates with the northern region!

However, the resonance is currently too weak, and we must collect all Seven Charm Blood Prison Tokens!

The next day, the two woke up one after the other and walked out of the bedroom.

He intended to head straight for the Hell Slaughter Arena, but was stopped by the butler.

Good morning, sirs.

"Breakfast is ready, shall we eat first?"

The butler was a thin, middle-aged man in a drab gray robe, who bowed as he came to greet him.

Even their smiles are measured, neither obsequious enough to be disgusting, nor distant enough to make people uncomfortable.

More importantly, he was holding a silver tray with two glasses of dark red liquid on it!

"Golden King, Wood King," he said, handing forward the silver platter. The amber light shimmered on the surface of the liquid, reflecting an eerie, blood-red glow. "This is Bloody Mary, freshly made this morning. Please enjoy."

Ye Hua didn't answer.

Hu Liena smelled the scent, her throat tightened, and she instinctively turned her head away, covering her mouth and nose.

Ever since she ate that mint, she's never drunk Bloody Mary again!

Even now, the thought of myself indulging in blood-drinking makes me shudder!

The butler's smile remained unchanged. "Your Highnesses, you wish to go to the killing field, don't you?"

"His Majesty has decreed that the Seven Kings shall enjoy special provisions, with fine wines and delicacies, jewels and gold, and all manner of abundance!"

He waved his hand, and servants filed in, carrying gold platters and silver bowls, which filled the table.

Roasted meat until crispy and golden brown, pastries drizzled with honey.

Even the most lustrous and perfectly round pearls are only fit for decoration.

Hu Liena stared at the food, but had no appetite whatsoever. Heaven knows if there were any tampering with it!

"Aren't you two risking your lives in this Slaughter City just so you can live comfortably?"

"Now that you've got it, why go back to that bloody arena to suffer again?"

Despite the steward's earnest advice, Ye Hua simply smiled.

"You're right, but we didn't come here for comfort."

"As a certain Grandmaster once said, enduring hardship can temper Soul Master's will, and I wholeheartedly agree!"

Fallacies versus deception, a perfect match for expertise!

Sure enough, the butler's smile froze.

Ye Hua took Hu Liena and left without looking back.

The butler watched the two leave through the door, his gentle gaze vanished, leaving only a cold, ashen light.

"Go back and report to the King!"

"Golden King and Wood King are tough opponents, not easy to deal with!"

Outside the courtyard gate, the street still reeked of the stale, bloody stench.

Ye Hua walked slowly, with Hu Liena following beside him.

Passersby were stunned as they watched them walk toward the Hell Slaughter Arena.

"Heavens! Aren't they kings? Why are they having a life-or-death duel?"

"Are you trying to kill us?! We were celebrating the Blood Qilin's ascension to king last night!"

"Oh my god! What's the point of fighting? Going up there is just suicide!"

But no matter how much they complained, they couldn't stop Ye Hua.

As they walked right up to the entrance of the Hell Slaughter Arena, the onlookers' hearts, which had been pounding with anxiety, finally died.

Chaos erupted in the Hell Slaughter Arena, resulting in an unprecedented mass exodus!

Whoever doesn't run, whoever goes on the field, dies!

Only a few people, whose stay was up, didn't want to contribute Bloody Mary, so they stayed behind tremblingly, betting that Ye Hua wouldn't be able to match them!

But when the two arrived at the registration area, they found the woman in black veil standing there!

Hu Liena's right eyelid twitched, and she had a bad feeling.

really--

"Golden King, Wood King, you've arrived very early."

Ye Hua glanced at her, "Come and fight in the arena."

"The arena is always ready for you," the woman in black bowed, "But before you register, there is something I need to remind you."

"Logically speaking, the Seven Kings should be able to freely use their Soul Skill within the Slaughter City."

"But the Hell Slaughter Arena... is an exception!"