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After confirming that the three had left, Xiao Yefeng also exited the hotel. He was lost in thought, trying to recall where he had seen that strange symbol before. Meanwhile, Mei Chuanqiong and Xue Lei were discussing the reasons behind the return of the Zhang family father and son, as well as speculating on Zhang Wei's actions now that he had gained such power.
Although the Peak of Bright Strength was not a big deal in Mei Chuanqiong's eyes, he had long since distanced himself from the underworld. After joining the Metaphysics Society, he could no longer engage in conflicts limited to the world of ordinary people. For Xue Lei, a Peak of Bright Strength was not much of a challenge either; after all, all five of his senior brothers possessed similar strength. It was just a bit of a headache.
Returning to Mei Chuanqiong's bar, Xiao Yefeng grabbed two photos of Night Hall and Mysterious Charm and carefully compared them. Finally, he discovered a trace beneath an old photo of Night Hall.
Originally, there were some decorative lights within the Night Hall sign. At first glance, these patterns seemed like mere decorations. However, after noticing the mark on the collar of that man with the surname Shen, Xiao Yefeng realized it was not just decoration but a form of contact signal.
The Vertical Pupil Mark was definitely not a logo for any clothing brand. It appeared on the Shen surname man's clothing and was also present on the old Night Hall sign. Now that he thought about it, Zhou Zhiguo also bore a similar mark on his shoulder. Clearly, this was no coincidence; the mark on Zhou Zhiguo's shoulder was evidently related to his poisoning. Although the mark quickly faded to just a ring of pinholes after Xiao Yefeng saw it, he was certain it had been there.
Driving to the hospital's mortuary, Xiao Yefeng managed to see the four victims after Mei Chuanqiong's brother entered through the back door. Without exception, all four exhibited symptoms identical to those of Zhou Zhiguo and bore pinholes on their bodies. Although autopsy results indicated that their cause of death was unrelated to the pinholes, the uniformity of their injuries proved otherwise. Now, Xiao Yefeng only wanted to know why Zhou Zhiguo could return home after being attacked alongside these individuals and why he fainted only after encountering Heishan.
He called Jiang Xing to inform him that he had found four more bodies related to the Deadly Disease. So far, thirty-seven people had died from this disease, but fortunately, one person remained alive though still unconscious.
Jiang Xing initially intended for reinforcements from the Metaphysics Society to arrive before taking action. However, Xiao Yefeng rejected this plan; scouting was not suitable for large-scale operations—too many people would mean a direct assault.
The reinforcements from the Metaphysics Society could arrive tonight, while Xiao Yefeng had already brought Mei Chuanqiong and Xue Lei to Misty Bar. However, due to an unknown event causing a butterfly effect, Misty Bar displayed a sign prohibiting non-members from entering that night. Additionally, four or five burly men were stationed at the entrance, completely thwarting their plan to sneak in.
Standing in a corner, the three exchanged glances. At that moment, Xue Lei suggested, "How about we come back tomorrow?"
"No way! It's heavily guarded here tonight; clearly something shady is going on. If we don't check it out now, there won't be another chance," Xiao Yefeng replied. "Uncle Mei, create some chaos for me; I'll go take a look inside!"
"No! Even though we Ancient Warriors have decent skills, those guys are armed. We can't handle them in front of guns!" Xue Lei insisted.
Xiao Yefeng smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Xue still knows very little about us last-generation Extraordinary Persons. Don't worry, unless a missile comes down, it's quite difficult for a gun to hurt me!"
Just as Xue Lei was about to say something, Mei Chuanqiong stopped her. At this moment, Mei Chuanqiong was already on the phone arranging for the impending chaos. Clearly, Mei Chuanqiong understood Xiao Yefeng well; after all, the methods belonging to a Geomancer were still quite powerful. Moreover, Mei Chuanqiong knew that even without her assistance, Xiao Yefeng could still enter. It was just that for some unknown reason, he had chosen not to use his abilities.
Once the decision was made, they took action. Stowing away unnecessary gear and only carrying a tactical belt with a few pouches, Xiao Yefeng quietly hid by the side of the Misty Bar. He had arranged with Mei Chuanqiong that in ten minutes, a conflict would erupt at the entrance. Since the three had separated, about five minutes had already passed.
As he patiently waited and calculated the time, suddenly, from a distance in the alleyway emerged more than a dozen individuals dressed in black and wearing motorcycle helmets. These individuals moved in unison, wielding baseball bats as they charged towards the Misty Bar. The four guards at the entrance sensed danger and immediately retreated into the bar. However, at that moment, one of the men leading the charge suddenly burst forth with speed, closing the distance of over ten meters in an instant.
With a baseball bat raised high, he swung it down towards one of the guards at the door. The four guards were quick to react and drew their batons to block the strike. However, it was clear that this man had misjudged the strength difference between them. With a faint glimmer, there was a sharp crack as the baseball bat shattered the hard plastic baton effortlessly and followed through with a blow to the man's shoulder.
Xiao Yefeng heard the sound of bones cracking from not far away and couldn't help but give a big thumbs up to Mei Chuanqiong's people! The lead attacker possessed strength at the Mingjing level; Uncle Mei truly lived up to his reputation as a godfather of the Southern Underworld. But why had things escalated so quickly?
Seeing their companion fall, the remaining three rushed to surround the leading man. At this moment, his followers surged forward as well, and in an instant, all four guards at the entrance were incapacitated on the ground, leaving only their pained cries echoing in the air.
Meanwhile, inside the Misty Bar, thugs heard the commotion and rushed out. Instantly, chaos erupted at the entrance as doors swung wide open. Scanning around quickly, Xiao Yefeng ducked low and slipped into the bar. His presence caught the eye of the leading man outside who paused for a moment in thought; however, before he could act further, one of the thugs swung a bat at him. Reluctantly, he had no choice but to turn back and deal with his attacker.
The decor inside Misty Bar was much like any other establishment where Mei Chuanqiong frequented—dim lighting combined with groups of men and women mingling together. Amidst laughter and chatter, there were also couples facing punishment for losing games. The sounds of violence from outside were clearly audible due to an open door; yet those inside indulging in drinks seemed unfazed by it all—or perhaps they craved that thrill of danger outside. Xiao Yefeng couldn't be sure.
This was ordinary life for many—seeking thrills yet feeling powerless; often it was merely an emotional pursuit rather than confronting real-life violence or life-and-death battles outside. Such encounters would surely leave these people dumbfounded!
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng stood alone among clusters of men and women—a bit out of place. He noticed that many thugs armed with baseball bats had appeared in various private rooms within the bar; clearly they were preparing to rush outside for support. Standing there had already drawn attention from several leaders among them; after all, one couldn’t come to a bar alone seeking pleasure.
Just as one scar-faced man approached Xiao Yefeng, he prepared himself for action. At that moment, a bold woman wearing low-rise shorts and an off-shoulder top with fiery red hair suddenly grabbed Xiao Yefeng's arm and pulled him onto an empty two-seater nearby. Without hesitation, she pushed him down and sat directly on his lap.
The woman nestled into Xiao Yefeng's embrace, her crimson lips parting as she spoke in a sultry tone, "Darling! Why are you looking for new prey just because I stepped away for a moment?" Her voice was soft, reminiscent of flirtatious banter between lovers or the wistful tone of a jilted ex, instantly dispelling much of the bald thug's suspicions.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng understood that the woman was using him, but he too needed to leverage her presence as a cover. With a glint in his eyes filled with mischief, he pulled his arm from beneath her breasts. Their bodies brushed against each other, and while it was an innocent contact, Xiao Yefeng noticed a hint of shyness in her demeanor; clearly, her seductive allure was an act.
He smiled and said, "How could I? With you, my little fox, where would I find another woman?" He wrapped his arms around her, feeling her body tense up as if she were about to retaliate. Yet, hidden beneath her fiery red hair, he leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "If you want to avoid trouble, we have to keep up the act!"
Sure enough, at his words, her body relaxed completely against him. In the dim light, Xiao Yefeng caught sight of her flushed cheeks. However, the performance had to be convincing; the bald thug had not left with the others and still harbored doubts about him.
Meanwhile, Han Fei felt like a cat caught in a trap. On one side was a mission that could not fail; on the other was the current predicament. Her companions had set everything up for her tonight, yet the infatuated thug Bald Qiang had fixated on her. Just as she was about to slip into the inner bar of Misty Bar, Bald Qiang blocked her path.
With no other choice, Han Fei fled from the inner bar. Seeing this man alone and similar to Xiao Yefeng, she thought to use him to divert attention. She reached out to grab Xiao Yefeng's arm, hoping that their pairing would help them evade Bald Qiang's gaze. However, she never expected that Bald Qiang would not follow the others for backup but instead focus on her. Had he seen her earlier?
The most critical issue was that the man she had grabbed seemed intent on taking advantage of her. Although Han Fei thought this way—despite Xiao Yefeng being a man—she had never had a boyfriend in over twenty years and found herself flustered by his masculine presence so close to her. Now sitting on Xiao Yefeng's lap with his face near her neck made Han Fei acutely aware of how sensitive that area was.
Though somewhat annoyed by the situation, Han Fei couldn't refuse him; partly for the mission and partly because she found herself oddly enjoying this strange sensation. Overall, she did not reject the atmosphere surrounding them.
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