Qin Shi Lei did not speak again, and with a flash, he instantly appeared beside Xiao Zi Ang.
His hand formed a claw, reaching for Xiao Zi Ang’s wrist.
“Ah.”
Xiao Zi Ang, his wrist instantly grabbed, let out an involuntary scream.
He released Su Xiao Xuan and struck Qin Shi Lei with his left fist, trying to force the latter to let go of his right hand.
Qin Shi Lei showed a hint of a smile to Xiao Zi Ang, releasing his right hand as requested, then kicked out.
His right leg, launching after, arrived first, instantly striking the opponent’s abdomen.
Bang!
Xiao Zi Ang flew through the air, soaring seven or eight meters, overturning a table before rolling twice more and stopping by a corner wall.
After a while, Xiao Zi Ang finally recovered his strength and climbed up from a pile of debris.
He looked at Qin Shi Lei with disbelief and uncertainty.
Who was this person?
He couldn't even withstand a single move from the opponent.
The first time they met, he had only thought the other’s strength was considerable, and he didn’t have full confidence if they fought.
But he never imagined the opponent’s strength would be outrageously high.
He was Black Iron Nine Stars.
He couldn’t even see the opponent’s movements just now.
The opponent possessed not only astonishing speed but also terrifying power.
Even if he used his battle skills, he probably wouldn’t be a match.
Xiao Zi Ang suppressed his surprise and asked, “Who are you?”
Qin Shi Lei did not answer, turning to ask Su Xiao Xuan, “Miss Su, how should this person be dealt with?”
Feeling so disregarded, Xiao Zi Ang was immensely angry, but thinking of the opponent’s strength, he could only forcefully suppress his rage.
He thought to himself, “Just let you be arrogant for a few more days. I will definitely make you kneel before me and beg for mercy then.”
Hearing Qin Shi Lei’s question, Su Xiao Xuan frowned and thought for a moment. She turned to Xiao Zi Ang and said, “City Lord Xiao, we are truly not suitable. Please return.”
She still had to live in Ling Quan City, and it was difficult for her to offend Xiao Zi Ang too much.
Qin Shi Lei turned and said coldly, “Did you hear that? Get lost.”
“You…” Xiao Zi Ang, suppressing his anger fiercely, turned and walked towards the door.
Although he walked forward, eighty percent of his attention remained on his back, wary of Qin Shi Lei suddenly attacking.
Seeing Xiao Zi Ang had already walked far away, Su Xiao Xuan quickly locked the door and turned to thank him, “Mr. Qin, thank you so much today!”
Qin Shi Lei suddenly joked, “Then can you give us a discount on the consultation fee, consider it a little favor?”
“Uh!” As soon as money was mentioned, Su Xiao Xuan immediately became wary, “One thing is one thing, I’ve already given you a big discount on the consultation fee. How about I cook you a few good meals to show my gratitude?”
“Alright.” Qin Shi Lei then said, “Just looking at that person’s expression just now, he probably won’t let this matter rest. Miss Su, you should be extra careful.”
In fact, he could have killed Xiao Zi Ang just now, but he wanted to put some pressure on Su Xiao Xuan, so that she would be willing to return to Hope City, and thus he spared the man’s life.
Hearing this, Su Xiao Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly.
She had also thought of this, and it was likely that once Qin Shi Lei left, the man would come knocking again.
It seemed she really needed to seriously consider whether to move to Hope City.
During dinner.
Su Xiao Xuan indeed carried three dishes up to the third floor.
However, upon opening the door, she felt incredibly awkward.
She was carrying a can of fish, stir-fried cured meat with potatoes, and a plate of dried beef.
These were all meat dishes she had specifically chosen, thinking they would be more suitable for men’s tastes.
But when she saw the five dishes and one soup on the table, which were all rich in color, aroma, and taste, she didn’t know whether to enter or retreat.
Qin Shi Lei took the tray from her, “Miss Su, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Join us for a meal.”
Su Xiao Xuan looked at the large plate of braised chicken on the table, her favorite, and after swallowing, she sat down at the dining table.
While Qin Shi Lei and his companions were heartily enjoying the delicacies, Xiao Zi Ang was raging in his City Lord’s mansion.
“Go and find me, and don’t come back unless you find a Silver-tier exotic beast.”
“And you, keep an eye on the trading system. Inform me immediately if a Level Three crystal core appears.”
After driving all the subordinates out of the hall, Xiao Zi Ang then smashed countless pieces of furniture in the hall before heading to the underground parking lot of a tall building in the suburbs.
The underground parking lot originally had two exits. Ten days ago, Xiao Zi Ang had people seal both exits, leaving only a small entrance and exit.
In a corner of the parking lot, a basketball-sized light ring emitting a faint blue glow floated one meter above the ground.
Xiao Zi Ang threw a human thigh into the light ring.
After waiting for a moment, a phantom figure appeared above the light ring.
It was a monster with a single horn on its forehead and seductive red eyes.
As soon as this phantom appeared, the entire room instantly became extremely cold.
“You summoned me, have you gathered five Level Three crystal cores?” the phantom’s faint voice echoed in the secret room.
“The Silver-tier exotic beasts are too powerful. My strength is insufficient to hunt them. Do you have any other way to enhance my strength?”
Xiao Zi Ang, suppressing a trace of unease, asked.
“Offer ten thousand Blood Spirits, and this Venerable One will help you break through your current realm.” The phantom’s voice was seductive.
“My strength is low, how can I capture ten thousand Blood Spirits for you?” Xiao Zi Ang shook his head and refused.
“Then you must gather five Level Three crystal cores and twenty thousand Level One crystal cores. I will then assist you in absorbing the power of the crystal cores, and you will naturally advance to the Silver realm. However, don’t forget to promise to send me ten thousand Blood Spirits afterward.”
The phantom said leisurely.
“A demon that can devour human souls has appeared in the city. Is it related to you?”
Xiao Zi Ang stared intently at the phantom’s face, hoping to get the information he wanted from its expression.
“Damn Soul Devouring Demon!” The phantom cursed in the demonic language, then said to Xiao Zi Ang, “That is a Soul Devouring Demon. If you don’t quickly enhance your strength, you might also be devoured by it.”
He paused and then said, “The spatial rifts are too unstable now. It takes a lot of effort for me to even project my consciousness here. Do not summon me again unless it is necessary.”
With that, it zipped back into the light ring.
Seeing the phantom disappear into the light ring, Xiao Zi Ang cursed fiercely, “Greedy demon, do you think I don’t know what you’re scheming?”
That phantom had helped him improve his strength twice before, and he had secretly sent over a thousand live humans to it.
But Xiao Zi Ang never let his guard down, fearing that the other party would suddenly break through the rift completely and emerge.
He pondered in the underground parking lot for a while longer before turning and leaving the garage.
The next day.
After Su Xiao Xuan treated Kong Qing Shu again, she said, “Today, three more patients with Soul Devouring Demon possession have come to my clinic.”
Qin Shi Lei’s heart leaped, and he asked, “Has anyone in the city discovered any spatial rifts nearby?”
Su Xiao Xuan shook her head, “I haven’t heard of any spatial rifts, but people in the city are panicking, and there are rumors everywhere about a man-eating demon appearing in Ling Quan City.”
Qin Shi Lei spoke again, urging, “You should still come back to Hope City with me.”
“Okay.” Su Xiao Xuan agreed readily this time.