Chapter Five: Arrival!
A single chopstick, pierced the throat.
Two seconds later.
Xiao Donglin, clutching his bleeding neck, collapsed onto the floor.
A hiss—
Hundreds of guests present all drew a sharp breath.
“When the Xiao family was desperate back then—”
“You, Xiao Donglin, colluded with outsiders and drove them to extinction…”
“Did you ever imagine a day like this would come?”
A thunderous, icy roar shook the surroundings.
In the next moment.
Xiao Ye raised his foot and brought it down.
Xiao Donglin’s head was crushed on the spot!
Not even a corpse remained!
In the resplendent hotel lobby, everyone’s face was frozen in shock!
Even the seasoned social elites widened their eyes, unable to utter a word!
The scene was simply too bloody!
This was no longer simply a matter of hostility!
“Members of the Four Great Clans—come out at once!”
Xiao Ye snarled, lifting his gaze to sweep across the hotel!
“Today, I will use the lives of all your direct descendants as a blood sacrifice for the fourteen souls lost from the Xiao family!”
As the words faded, in the next second—
Outside the hotel.
A thunderous rumbling echoed, countless dark figures swarming in, blotting out the sky.
“Helicopters… Are those armed helicopters?!”
“There are even tanks!”
“Tanks?”
“Military tanks!”
“Hiss! There are even regular troops from Dragon Nation?!”
The doorman cried out in terror.
Then, under the stupefied gaze of all, armored vehicles, tanks, and swarms of figures poured onto the street!
One…
Ten…
Twenty…
Sixty…
Nearly ten thousand soldiers in uniform marched in unison!
Their expressions were resolute, eyes cold, bodies radiating murderous intent!
Draped across their backs were matching capes.
On each cape, a blood-red python was emblazoned!
These were Xiao Ye’s Blood Guards!
The most formidable border army in all of Dragon Nation!
Moreover, at the forefront, a massive banner hung from the helicopters.
Upon the banner—
A towering figure clad in python-patterned armor, standing sword in hand, gazing up at the stars.
Even as a mere painting, the aura was overwhelming.
Anyone observant enough to compare would be shocked to find the figure on the banner bore a striking resemblance to the man in the long robe inside the hotel lobby!
“What… What is happening?”
“Why have the troops come?”
“These soldiers are the border army!”
“I’ve heard the border army is the most bloodthirsty force in all Dragon Nation!”
Within the lobby, hundreds exchanged terrified glances and whispered anxiously.
Xiao Ye’s expression was indifferent.
He performed a gesture no one dared believe.
Before everyone’s eyes, he strode to the hotel entrance, raised his right hand, and pressed down in the air!
“Hold!”
“Yes!”
Instantly.
Tens of thousands of soldiers straightened their backs and stood still!
Overhead.
The helicopters hovered in place.
The hotel was completely surrounded!
Everyone inside stared, utterly dumbfounded.
“Why have the members of the Four Great Clans not come out yet?”
Xiao Ye sneered, gazing at the crowd.
At that moment.
An elderly face slowly emerged from among the people.
“He’s the head of the Sitong family!”
Old Lady Li, standing behind Xiao Ye, spoke.
Then.
Two more stepped forward.
One was hunched, the other blind in one eye.
“The hunched one is the head of the Shangguan family!”
“The blind one is the head of the Dongfang family!”
Old Lady Li gritted her teeth.
“There’s still one more—come out!”
Xiao Ye shouted angrily!
But just then—
A loud voice rang out from outside, abruptly breaking the deadlock.
“Southeast Military District, Strategist Zhao has arrived!”
As the words rang out, all the guests turned toward the entrance.
“Ladies and gentlemen—”
“Why such a grand mobilization today?”
“Even the border army has been summoned?”
“I, Zhao, have arrived late—please forgive me!”
A hearty laugh followed.
A middle-aged man in Imperial Guard uniform entered, followed by five or six armed guards.
His posture was upright, his presence commanding.
A hint of arrogance flickered in his eyes.
But—
When he entered and saw the corpses and blood everywhere,
He immediately sensed something was wrong, his face darkening as he spoke grimly, “What happened here? Who dares to kill so brazenly?”
At these words, the lobby erupted in chaos again.
Someone stepped forward and explained what had transpired, including Xiao Ye’s identity.
After hearing this, Strategist Zhao’s expression turned fierce. He spun and glared at Xiao Ye, his voice booming, “You miserable wretch, how dare you cause such havoc on my territory? You’re audacious beyond measure!”
“Guards, surround these people!”
With these words, Zhao’s position was clear.
This was not some war-torn battlefield.
This was land ruled by national law.
Even though so many troops stood outside, even though Xiao Ye was a prominent figure from another district, Zhao showed no fear!
At his command.
His guards drew their guns, surrounding Xiao Ye and Red Dragon.
“Hmph—”
Red Dragon sneered, pulling a dagger from her waist, ready to deal with the guards.
But a glance from Xiao Ye made her restrain her aggression.
Tension crackled in the air.
Strategist Zhao, face dark and imposing, his hand behind his back, strode up to Xiao Ye, scrutinizing him before letting out a cold chuckle.
“Xiao Ye, is it?”
“Tell me—which unit are you from?”
“Do you realize that unauthorized deployment of troops into the city is a grave crime?”
“As a soldier, not only do you break the law knowingly, you commit murder with malice—this is a serious military offense!”
“I order you to return to the district with me for investigation!”
“Silent?”
“Don’t think that your silence will stop me from acting!”
“Do you know, if those soldiers outside fire a single shot in the city, it’s a capital offense!”
“Men! Cuff him!”
Strategist Zhao waved his hand, full of authority.
Two guards holstered their guns and took out iron cuffs, approaching Xiao Ye.
Xiao Ye, meanwhile, watched calmly, a hint of mockery on his lips.
He waved his hand, a shadow flickered, and the two guards were sent flying, coughing blood as they hit the ground.
“This…”
Strategist Zhao’s fury erupted. He drew a pistol and aimed it at Xiao Ye.
“Open defiance of law—such audacity!”
“If the law means nothing to you, then you leave me no choice!”
“Make another move, and I’ll shoot you dead!”