Chapter 2105: Chapter 2012: Abducted
Shortly after Ling Feng left the tavern, Xiao Xi was targeted by a group of people with ill intentions.
Having spent most of the past half-year by Ling Fengâs side, Xiao Xi had undergone significant changes since her time at the Shrine. The most notable change was that she was now much more strikingly beautiful compared to the dull and disheveled girl she once was.
Ling Feng had previously led Xiao Xi into continuous battles and hadnât realized that, in the Demon Controlling Battlefield, beauty like Xiao Xiâs was an extremely rare resource.
"Did you see that chick? I havenât seen anyone that hot in years, why donât we..." At a table not far from Xiao Xi, three men stared at her with ill intentions, muttering to themselves.
"But the other side also has a man, I reckon he wonât be easy to deal with. Otherwise, if he carried such a beauty in the Demon Controlling Battlefield, she would have already been swallowed up by others."
"Whatâs there to fear? If we offer this woman to Captain Mu of the Imperial Guards, we might even receive considerable rewards!" The man chuckled: "You think that man can demand her back from Captain Mu?"
"Big Brotherâs idea is brilliant!" Another manâs eyes lit up: "Captain Mu is notoriously fond of women, and given this womanâs exceptional beauty, Captain Mu definitely wonât let her go! Plus, we might even gain qualifications for the Imperial Guards!"
"Exactly!" The leader said proudly: "Itâs not easy to get qualifications for the Imperial Guards, we could save decades of struggle!"
The three menâs eyes glistened with greed as they exchanged glances and then hurriedly left.
A moment later, one of the men rushed back in, approached Xiao Xi, and said, "Miss, itâs bad, your companion is lying outside, you should go check!"
Xiao Xiâs expression changed drastically: "What? Big Brother Ling lying outside? Impossible! Big Brother Lingâs strength is formidable!"
The man said, "Would I lie to you? Your Big Brother Ling is just downstairs, wonât you go down to check? Anyway, heâs downstairs, I was entrusted to deliver the message, itâs up to you if you come or not!"
With that, the man turned and left.
Xiao Xi felt restless, though she agreed to meet Ling Feng here, what if something really happened to Big Brother Ling?
"He went to seize the Void Demon Crystal Core here. What if he clashed with the Demon Kingâs Imperial Guards? Could he have been injured by the Imperial Guards!" Xiao Xiâs mind started to run wild: "Should I go downstairs to check?"
Once the thought emerged, Xiao Xi couldnât suppress it anymore. Her mind began to envision Ling Feng lying in a pool of blood.
A moment later, Xiao Xi decided to go downstairs to take a look. If they were lying, she could always come back, couldnât she?
Having made up her mind, Xiao Xi got up and headed downstairs. Just as she stepped out of the tavern, someone suddenly jumped out from beside her, and a karate chop landed on the back of her neck, causing her to immediately faint.
This scene was witnessed by many, but no one stood up. This place was originally a zone of the strong preying on the weak; no one would stick their neck out for the safety of others, as compassion was considered the biggest joke here.
"Brothers, quickly take her away, weâre sending her to the Imperial Guards now!" The leader of the three said joyfully: "This is quite a prime catch!"
...
When Ling Feng returned, he found that Xiao Xi was already gone, and his face instantly darkened. He knew that if nothing unexpected had happened, Xiao Xi wouldnât have left here.
"Could it be... something has happened?" Ling Feng felt an ominous premonition. Although this was the Demon Residence, it was a frontier region; could she have been abducted?
But this was the tavern, who would have such boldness?
Ling Feng tapped the table, then summoned the tavernâs attendant, speaking in a deep voice: "Where is my companion? Where has she gone?"
The tavern attendant laughed cheekily: "Are you joking? Your companion disappeared; what does it have to do with our tavern? Weâre not obliged to keep an eye on your little lover, are we?"
"Do you know what happened?" A cold gleam flashed in Ling Fengâs eyes.
The attendant rubbed his hands and said: "Of course I know, but if you want to know, youâll have to pay something. But donât worry, we wonât demand exorbitant amounts; two Void Demon Crystal Cores, and Iâll tell you everything I saw!"
Ling Feng laughed angrily: "What? So you know the whole story, but didnât stop it?"
The attendant coldly retorted: "Why should I stop it? This is the Demon Controlling Battlefield; everything here depends on power. I suggest you quickly pay to avoid disaster, otherwise, your little lover might..."
Boom! Before the attendant could finish, the aura surrounding Ling Feng surged, revealing his Peak Level 8 Demon strength. He clamped a hand around the attendantâs throat: "Do you honestly think I donât dare to kill you? Want to live? Tell me everything in detail, or Iâll kill you!"
"You dare cause trouble in our tavern? Youâre dead!" The attendantâs eyes widened, unable to believe someone dared to create a disturbance in the tavern. Didnât he cherish his life? Doesnât everyone know this tavern has backing?
Ling Fengâs commotion attracted everyoneâs attention, and once they noted Ling Fengâs Peak Level 8 Demon strength, expressions of surprise appeared on their faces.
Peak Level 8 Demon, a top-tier expert even in the Demon Residence. Though Ling Feng had reached the ninth level demonâs realm of power, he still restrained himself somewhat.
"Who dares cause trouble in the tavern!" At this moment, the tavernâs manager appeared. Seeing Ling Feng, he shouted sternly: "Release him, or Iâll make sure you have no place to be buried!"
Ling Feng coldly glanced at him, then suddenly unleashed numerous Sword Qi that surged upward, destroying the entire tavern outright.
"I should thank you all, Iâd almost forgotten that this place is ruled by power!" Ling Feng said casually, looking at the petrified tavern attendant: "Are you going to obediently tell me what happened, or should I crush your skull? Iâm not in the mood to haggle with you right now!"
The tavern attendant shivered; he had originally just intended to exploit the situation for some Crystal Cores but hadnât expected this guy to be a lunatic.
And judging by his demeanor, he might really kill him.
"Iâll talk, Iâll talk!" The attendant quickly said: "It was the three Lei Family brothers who did it; they definitely intend to offer your companion to Captain Mu of the Imperial Guards!"