"Click."
He opened the nightclub's main door, and Jing Yuan walked out.
"Stand there, raise... ow."
The City Guard outside were about to make Jing Yuan raise his hands when his back of the head was suddenly slapped hard.
Then, he saw his immediate superior briskly walk up to Jing Yuan.
"Young Master Jing, what are you doing here?"
The newcomer was one of the deputy commanders of the City Defense Force, Kahn.
His relationship with the commander Lain in the City Defense Force was extremely hostile, so despite being a deputy commander, Lain assigned him to manage a place like the Red Light District.
Kahn knew Jing Yuan because he saw Lain diligently heading to an Azure Star-class hotel at noon today.
After some inquiries, he learned about Jing Yuan and his companions.
"I am Kahn of the City Guard, I've met Young Master Jing."
"This is an Evil Clan hideout; we are handling it here. You only need to take care of the outside matters, we'll deal with the inside ourselves."
Although Jing Yuan hadn't met this person before, the earnest look made it acceptable.
Nevertheless, to be cautious, Jing Yuan didn't let him in.
"These are all minor matters; leave them to me."
Upon hearing 'Evil Clan', Kahn was initially startled, but seeing the current situation, he realized Jing Yuan and his group had likely already dealt with the Evil Clan, and his mind relaxed.
"You all, quickly evacuate the surrounding people."
Kahn turned his head and ordered the soldiers behind him.
In the distance, many people were pointing and whispering.
"Whoa, who is that? How can they make Kahn so respectful?"
"Even Kahn treats him like that, must be some Young Master from a wealthy family?"
"Why bother with this? We ordinary folks shouldn't care about those Celestial Dragon People. Let's go have fun."
Although not everyone knew Kahn's position in the City Guard, since he arrived here, no one has dared to act against him.
Even the troublemakers in the barracks treated Kahn with great respect; it was clear his background was extraordinary.
Yet this very Kahn, today, showed such respect to a teenager, instantly sparking curiosity.
"Hurry, hurry, aren't you handling a case here? Leave quickly."
"In ten seconds, if I see you again, you'll be taken to the City Guard's dungeon to sit there."
"Get out, get out quickly."
After receiving Kahn's order, the soldiers also began to drive people away.
"I'll leave the outside to you."
Jing Yuan nodded, turned around, and returned to the nightclub.
"What's wrong?"
When Jing Yuan just entered, he saw many students gathered in one spot.
Pushing through the crowd, he saw several students whose bodies were flushed crimson and with blank faces lying on the ground; Lu Li stood nearby, wielding purifying power on them.
"They just discovered a basement; when they opened the door, a massive amount of lewd toxin sprayed out."
"They couldn't dodge in time and got infected."
Seeing Jing Yuan approach, Yan Lin pointed toward the nearby basement.
In the nightclub's basement, as soon as Jing Yuan reached the doorway, an indescribably foul stench wafted out.
The basement was pitch black, with no hint of light, but given Jing Yuan's current level, it didn't affect him much.
Upon entering, Jing Yuan saw many people being kept here.
They were locked in huge iron cages, both men and women, their faces extremely excited, like people on drugs.
Although their clothes were already tattered, it was clear they were originally revealing, sexy outfits, likely because they used to be people who played in nightclubs.
They were probably lured here under various pretenses; when they arrived, they realized the other side wanted their lives, not just a one-night stand.
In front of the cages were iron basins about the size of a human face, filled with foul-smelling, colorful paste, presumably their food.
The cages were littered with excrement; the people truly resembled a herd of penned piglets.
"This is the Slaanesh Cultists' feeding nest."
The Slaanesh Cultists, in some aspects, are indeed similar to the succubi of Western tales, feeding on human essence; both men and women can be prey.
Jing Yuan guessed that the original image of succubi in this world likely evolved from the Slaanesh Cultists.
To ensure sufficient food, the Slaanesh Cultists capture intelligent beings and keep them caged.
When needed, they simply take them out, wash them, and use them.
To prevent the 'food' from escaping, the Slaanesh Cultists release large amounts of lewd toxin in the holding area.
This keeps the 'food' in a constantly heightened nervous state, even causing hallucinations, drowning them in spring dreams, thus losing the ability to flee.
"These people are truly beasts."
Seeing these caged people, Lin Qingqiu exclaimed with righteous anger.
"This is why the Evil Clan is reviled by everyone; in some respects, they have indeed become beasts."
"Or rather, calling them pests is more fitting."
The Twelve Evil Gods were born from destruction, and their followers naturally exist to bring about the world's ruin, whether in grand or minor matters.
"Lu Li, do you think they can still be saved?"
Intelligent beings immersed too long in the lewd toxin have their spirits completely destroyed.
Lu Li stepped forward, a watery blue aura emanating from her pale jade hands, enveloping the caged people.
After a few minutes, everyone in the cages fell into a peaceful slumber, their faces serene.
"There's still hope."
It seems they hadn't been confined for too long, but generally, those captured this way are soon devoured by the Evil Clan.
Seeing they could be saved, he sent someone to fetch Kahn.
"Young Master Jing, did you call for me?"
Kahn frowned, stepping into the basement.
It's unbearably stinky here; he didn't want to stay even a second.
Unfortunately, the Star Sea Academy sent for him; even if he wanted to leave, he couldn't.
Putting other matters aside, the Emperor and other high nobles are now all looking to the Star Sea Academy for help.
If he displeases the Star Sea Academy's students, a few casual remarks could end his good days.
"These people are blood food captured by the Slaanesh Cultists; have someone take them out."
Jing Yuan pointed at the caged people, saying they were only responsible for clearing the Evil Clan and rescuing them; the settlement would be left to the locals.
"Yes."
Hearing Jing Yuan's words, Kahn didn't hesitate, directly called out to soldiers from outside to bring those inside the basement and settle them.