The Viper Gang Leader swallowed hard and said solemnly, "My lord! We need manpower now! If we kill him, we can take over his territory, but there are still some fearless rebels around him, which will waste a lot of time. Why don't we take him hostage and make him go find Blood Demon Qiu Renyu together!"
Li Changfeng nodded upon hearing this. "Viper! What you said makes sense! Then he's in your hands!"
Afterwards, the Viper Gang Leader untied the Black Heart Proprietor. The Black Heart Proprietor looked at the Viper Gang Leader with gratitude and said in a telepathic voice, "Brother Viper! I am deeply grateful! If you ever need my Blackheart in the future, just let me know, and I will do my best to help you even if it means dying a thousand deaths!"
Upon hearing this, the Viper Gang Leader sneered, thinking to himself, "If I weren't worried about not being able to find someone to help this terrifying brat later, I wouldn't have bothered saving you! I don't want to be killed by this terrifying brat so soon!"
Li Changfeng once again used the Life and Death Talisman technique, transforming the blood of the two men into a Life and Death Talisman and injecting it into their bodies. Upon seeing this, the Azure Pavilion Lord exclaimed in horror, "This... this is Life and Death Talisman!! How could you use such a vicious method!"
Li Changfeng was slightly surprised upon hearing this, and gave her a deep look. "You actually know about the Life and Death Talisman! You're quite an extraordinary woman!"
Upon hearing this, the Azure Pavilion Lord slowly lowered his head, "I've only heard a little about it! You're the only one who has actually seen it used!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng gave her a deep look. "You still have to answer the question from before! Otherwise, do you know what I can do?"
Upon hearing this, the Azure Pavilion Lord blushed, fearing that Li Changfeng would attack her again. She quickly said, "I see that the people you've arrested are all human trafficking ringleaders. Could it be that Blood Demon Qiu Renyu is among them?"
Li Changfeng narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this. "You're very smart! Continue!"
The Azure Pavilion Lord pondered for a moment, then said solemnly, "Among the underground forces in Cloud City, only the three of us specialize in human trafficking. However, we have never seen this person before, nor have we heard that he has asked us for any particular people!"
"My lord! How did you learn that Blood Demon Qiu Renyu is among our human trafficking forces?"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng slowly said, "Wind and Rain Pavilion! The information they provided should be correct!"
The Azure Pavilion Lord nodded upon hearing this. "If it is the Wind and Rain Pavilion, then it is indeed correct. But where exactly is it?"
Suddenly, the Azure Pavilion Lord seemed to realize something and hurriedly said, "Viper! Blackheart! The taxes you pay to Blood Demon Stronghold are in the form of people!"
Upon hearing this, the Viper Gang Leader and the Black Heart Proprietor's eyes gleamed with a shrewd light. "That's right! They don't want money, they just want people, the younger the better, and they'll even pay to sell martial artists!"
Li Changfeng's face darkened upon hearing this. "Then why didn't you say so earlier!"
The two of them gave a wry smile upon hearing this. "Blood Demon Stronghold! They are the sole overlord among the underground forces. Everyone who operates here has to pay taxes to them."
The Viper Gang Leader said solemnly, "However, their power is very large. They recruit soldiers every year, as if they want to take them to explore a Blood Cave! And you are talking about a human trafficking gang, so I did not suspect them."
The Black Heart Proprietor nodded upon hearing this. "Now that you mention it, I also find it a bit strange! Every year they recruit and sell a lot of young people, which adds up to at least tens of thousands. Moreover, it seems that these people never come out after entering the Blood Demon Stronghold!"
Upon hearing this, Li Changfeng's eyes narrowed. "It seems that the Blood Demon Qiu Renyu is most likely in this Blood Demon Stronghold!"
Upon hearing this, the Viper Gang Leader said gravely, "The Blood Demon Stronghold is heavily guarded! It's teeming with experts; rumors say even grandmasters who venture inside gain nothing and flee in disarray! My lord! You must reconsider!"
Li Changfeng sneered, "What? Are you scared?"
Upon hearing this, the Viper Gang Leader paled slightly and hurriedly said, "No! My lord! If you wish to go, I will follow you without hesitation, even at the cost of my life!"
Upon seeing this, the Black Heart Proprietor immediately knelt down on one knee, cupped his hands, and said, "Me too! I swear to follow you to the death, sir!"
Seeing this, the Azure Pavilion Lord also knelt on one knee, saying, "This humble woman is also willing to follow you, sir, to punish the Blood Demon Qiu Renyu!"
"Fine! Since that's the case! Gather all your men tomorrow! I'll lead you to slaughter everyone in the Blood Demon Stronghold!" Li Changfeng's eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light as he sneered.
The three were shocked upon hearing this. They hadn't expected Li Changfeng to be so confident, making it sound like eradicating the terrifying Blood Demon Stronghold would be easy. At the same time, they thought to themselves, "Could he possess strength comparable to a Grandmaster or higher?!"
Afterwards, they each took their leave and went back to prepare, gathering all their forces to attack the Blood Demon Stronghold.
At this moment, Li Changfeng frowned and slowly said, "The violent thoughts in my heart are getting more and more serious. It seems that after I finish this, I must go to my master to resolve my own problems!"
Blood Demon Stronghold.
"Lord Blood Demon! I have discovered that the three major human trafficking gangs— the Poison Serpent Gang, the Black Heart Inn, Azure Brothel— are all gathering their forces, as if they are plotting something!" A figure in blood-red robes said, bowing.
Upon hearing this Blood Demon Qiu Renyu smiled and said, "Looks like that guy has arrived! And he found out I was here so quickly, he's quite capable!"
Upon hearing this, the figure in blood-red robes became solemn and bowed, saying, "Reporting to Lord Blood Demon! Those three traitors betrayed us. I have led my brothers to capture them all and bring them back for your judgment!"
Blood Demon Qiu Renyu waved his hand dismissively. "No! I've been in Cloud City for so long, and I've finally found something to have some fun. Don't you dare break it, or I'll make you regret it!"
"I accept your command! In that case, I will take my leave!" The figure in blood-red robes cupped his hands and slowly walked out of the building.
"Hehehe! Li Changfeng, I'm getting more and more excited about you. I've heard that your blood energy is incredibly powerful. After I eat you, my advancement to Grandmaster will be just around the corner!" Blood Demon Qiu Renyu licked his lips and grinned maliciously.
At this moment, the Black Heart Inn and the Azure Pavilion Lord had already gathered all their men into the Poison Serpent Gang. Upon seeing this, the Viper Gang Leader smiled slightly, "Hehe! You two are really fast! Come! Please come into the main hall to talk."
As the Viper Gang Leader slowly entered the main hall, the Azure Pavilion Lord sneered, "Viper Gang Leader! Your self-inflicted injury ruse is truly brilliant! You've completely fooled us!"
"There's no other way! It's the master's order, and I'll die if I don't do it! I'm really sorry to both of you!" The Viper Gang Leader said with a forced smile.
The Azure Pavilion Lord turned grim upon hearing this. "Stop laughing! Your laugh is truly ugly!"