"Prince Burton, if I remember correctly, hunting in groups is prohibited."
"Now, can you explain to me what is before me?"
You Jiuxiao suppressed his anger. He still remembered the fear and disgust he felt when he became a vampire.
As time passed, those unbearable memories gradually faded from his mind.
He would never force someone to drink the blood of an ordinary person unless absolutely necessary.
But the scene before him still stung his eyes.
Kross patted You Jiuxiao on the shoulder, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
He was one of the hunters himself and had no right to speak for anyone.
"Ninth Prince, the hunting party has become a well-established activity."
"If you really can't stand it, you can leave first."
Burton smiled, but his eyes were cold: "Today, we specially invited the Rose Queen to enjoy herself. Ninth Prince, you'd better not ruin the atmosphere."
The main party hasn't even spoken yet, so what is You Jiuxiao anyway?
Searching eyes flickered; was Burton truly stupid, or was he pretending?
If you want to sow discord between them, at least find out if there is any relationship between them.
"Prince Burton's hunting party is truly unique; it has broadened my horizons considerably."
With a wry smile, he effectively cornered Burton with a single sentence.
"No, no, this is a special event held to celebrate the Rose Queen's successful breakthrough."
"I hope the Rose Queen will be satisfied. Of course, if there is anything you are not satisfied with, please feel free to mention it."
Ideally, he should make as many demands as possible, then he'll have more room to maneuver.
Unfortunately, he was going to be disappointed.
"I wouldn't say I have any demands, nor would I say I'm satisfied; I'm just very curious."
"This forest seems to belong to my territory. Why am I unaware that this land has been requisitioned by Prince Burton?"
Xunmi leaned against Qianyuyou, her fingers lightly tapping her chin, at the sign hanging on the wooden stake.
Above it was a brightly blooming rose, which was her symbol.
Moreover, beneath that rose, there was a line of small print: Belonging to the Rose Queen.
Hehe... Anyone who isn't blind can see this, right? ┑(￣Д￣)┍
Burton paused for a moment: "Uh, I really don't know about this."
"The first hunting party was held here, so..." A hint of unease appeared on his face.
"Prince Burton, please speak plainly. I will not be blind to right and wrong."
Seeking out her delicately curved lips, scheming against her on her own turf—what a perfect deal!
"It was Prince Cross who chose this land," Burton said, seemingly struggling as he uttered Cross.
He lowered his head, concealing the deep malice on his face.
Ye Zhiyi's side hoped to discover the discrepancy in the timing so they could conduct a careful investigation.
"You're talking nonsense. I've never been here before, so why would I have chosen this place?"
Close immediately flew into a rage, grabbing Burton by the collar and roaring.
Aside from attending regular vampire gatherings, he usually acts alone.
"Prince Cross may not remember, after all, it happened many years ago."
"However, I left a memory crystal as proof. If you don't believe me, I can go back and get it right away."
Burton outwardly rebuked Cross with righteous indignation, but inwardly he kept urging, "Agree, agree!"
That way he'll have an excuse to go back, and he can be sure nothing bad will happen today.
Xunmi glanced sideways at Klose, who was almost jumping up, and spoke calmly.
"Since it's all in the past, let's just let it go. From today onwards, I do not wish to see such a thing happen again in my territory."
"Alright, let's go in and take a look."
"Instead of hunting their own kind, they could at least observe the wild beasts."
"There are many rare species in this forest. Today the weather is fine and the wind is gentle. Why don't we make a bet?"
"It's about who gets the most prey in the end, and of course, there's still a prize involved."
"Prince Burton is the one who spearheaded this and is also the organizer. I wonder what kind of prizes the Prince has in store."
They're not shy at all when it comes to finding someone; they're adept at both overt and covert extortion.
Having been a prince for thousands of years, how could he not have a lot of treasures in his possession?
"I have heard that Prince Burton has a spirit stone, which is quite a rare item."
"Why not use it as a prize? It would be more fitting for everyone's status."
You Jiuxiao knew that Xunmi was trying to set a trap for Burton, and she cleverly responded.
Sure enough, Burton's face cracked when he heard about spirit stones, and it was getting darker and darker.
"Oh~~~" Xunmi drawled, showing great interest in the spirit stone.
"This spirit stone sounds like a great treasure, so let's make it that way."
"Let's all gather here again at noon to see our results and see who will reign supreme today."
After saying that, he grabbed Qian Yuyou and disappeared from everyone's sight.
She knew a mysterious gift awaited her in the heart of the forest, but she didn't know what it was.
The vampires who had arrived gradually entered the forest, leaving only Burton behind.
Spirit stones are essential for maintaining his strength, and he absolutely cannot let anyone take them away.
His eyes were thick with bloodlust, and he quickly headed towards the center of the forest.
Xunmi and Qianyuyou were standing by the stream when Xunmi waved her hand.
The trickling water in the stream flowed like a circular mirror as her hand drew the reflection of the heart of the forest.
But contrary to what I had initially expected, there were no people lying in ambush there.
There was no trap, everything was calm and there seemed to be nothing fishy going on.
But the more normal a state seems, the more abnormal it is. Isn't this abnormality—the absence of even a single living creature—a clear warning sign?
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, and most ordinary people have been sent away."
"Only a few that are close to the center and have not yet been found are still in the forest."
You Jiuxiao appeared silently behind the two and spoke respectfully.
Qian Yuyou has already made it very clear that he accepted that position.
Naturally, they also had to change their tune. Although they all thought the adult was a lunatic, no one dared to question his strength.
Their vampire clan finally welcomed its own emperor, and that supreme position was no longer vacant.
Chiyu touched the water mirror twice, and the scene changed instantly.
Each of the four small squares occupies a different area, showcasing a different scene.
The most attractive of them all are two men and one woman.
Everyone recognized the man and woman, but the masked man who suddenly appeared was someone they had never seen before.
"Where is Prince Cross?" Xunmi suddenly asked.
"We split up to search for those ordinary people; he should be back soon."
You Jiuxiao paused for a moment before realizing what she meant and quickly replied.
Searching and rubbing his fingers, his eyes deep and clear, "Is that so?" He felt that something was not right.
Chiyu reached out and wiped the water mirror, and the image on the mirror changed again.