A servant came to report that someone had delivered an invitation that morning, then respectfully presented a Jade Slip. Mu Bai took it. It was indeed Zhou Dechen's invitation to a banquet.
It seemed a confrontation with Zhou Dechen was unavoidable. Mu Bai had only just returned to Spirit Command City, and Zhou Dechen had already made a move.
"Should we bring some men? We're not afraid of him now!"
Xi Bazì and Sweet Potato Boy hurried over. Knowing Zhou Dechen's invitation was surely a trap, they volunteered to lead men to flatten his residence in Spirit Command City.
"I was never afraid of him, and I'm certainly not afraid now. Go do whatever you need to do. Zeng Yuan and I will attend."
"What? You're not even taking us?"
Xi Bazì pouted, looking deeply aggrieved.
"I eat much less now. I won't embarrass you, Xiao Bai."
Sweet Potato Boy spoke in a muffled voice as well.
"Don't worry. If there's anything good to eat, I'll pack some up and bring it back. Brother Zeng, let's go!"
Without allowing any argument, Mu Bai took Zeng Yuan into the air on his Flying Soul Weapon, flew to Spirit Command City's north gate, and stopped before a residence. Mu Bai knew where Zhou Dechen's residence in Spirit Command City was. This visit counted as a return to familiar ground.
"Brother Zeng, do you recognize this place?"
"I do."
"Then would you lead the way?"
Zeng Yuan walked straight toward the residence's gate. Suddenly, two Ice Puppets appeared on either side inside the entrance and swung heavy punches without warning. Startled, Zeng Yuan could not dodge in time. He felt two heavy blows strike his chest, and his body went hurtling backward.
Mu Bai caught Zeng Yuan in midair, murderous intent surging in