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The dungeon was vast, with a second level beneath it. Xiao Yefeng's Spirit surveyed the surroundings, and he noticed that all the captives were Westerners with blonde hair and blue eyes. A common trait among them was the red Blood Energy that surrounded their bodies, indicating they were members of the vampire faction captured by Abel, likely loyal members of the Ferrad Family under Ilyana.
Among the group of over ten people, both men and women, Xiao Yefeng found himself believing the descriptions of vampires from his readings. Indeed, they were strikingly handsome and beautiful—handsome men and alluring women. However, their appearances were obscured by their confinement in water cells, where four iron chains with a red hue bound their limbs, leaving them trapped in a spread-eagle position. The water reached their throats but still allowed them some room to breathe.
Xiao Yefeng had little concern for these captives; his Spirit took an unusual path and passed through the floor to reach the second underground level. There, he found Mei Chuanqiong imprisoned in a similar water cell, also bound in a spread-eagle position. The difference was that the water in this cell was entirely crimson, and the chains binding Mei Chuanqiong were not merely tinged with red but were completely blood-red.
Upon seeing Mei Chuanqiong, Xiao Yefeng immediately moved closer. However, as he approached, he was met by a dense mist of red water vapor that blocked his way. Clearly, this water was extraordinary; it could even hinder the advance of his Spirit. At that moment, seeing that Mei Chuanqiong was still breathing provided Xiao Yefeng with some reassurance. Just as he pondered how to awaken Uncle Mei, he sensed someone approaching the dungeon.
The Spirit quickly concealed itself in a corner as Abel entered, adorned in a magnificent robe and toying with Dracula's Tooth, surrounded by a group of followers. Upon spotting Mei Chuanqiong, Abel instructed his subordinates to awaken him.
When Mei Chuanqiong regained consciousness, he shot a fierce glare at Abel and said, "Hmph, don't get any ideas; you will never obtain Dracula's treasure!"
Xiao Yefeng's curiosity was piqued by this statement. Abel laughed heartily in response before performing an action that shocked Xiao Yefeng. He clenched his fist, enveloping the bound Mei Chuanqiong in crimson Blood Energy shimmering with golden light. With a powerful grip from his hand, cracking sounds echoed from Mei Chuanqiong's body.
What immense strength! This man must have been baptized by the God of Sorcery just like the Black Witch! As Xiao Yefeng thought this, he glanced behind Abel at Loyal Servant Alex, who wore a similar luxurious outfit but displayed no emotion.
This once-loyal servant who willingly faced death for Abel had likely become another tool for him! Xiao Yefeng recalled Ilyana's description of the powerful Great Treasure sword and couldn't help but sigh for this old servant—his unwavering loyalty ultimately exploited by his master; how tragic!
"Tell me where the blood cold power within Dracula's Tooth has gone! Tell me!" Abel demanded as he squeezed Mei Chuanqiong's bones until they creaked ominously. Meanwhile, he crushed Dracula's Tooth in his other hand.
"Hahaha! Foolish delusions! The Ferrad Family belongs to Luna; it belongs to Ilyana! You are unworthy to touch the blood cold power! I’ll tell you this: Luna has refined her Blood Energy to its peak at the count level. Once she merges it with the blood cold power, she will become Dracula's heir—the next prince!" Mei Chuanqiong cried out in anguish.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng realized that the one who had turned Uncle Mei into a vampire was named Luna—she was Ilyana's sister and the first heir of the Ferrad Family. Everything suddenly made sense; it seemed that Abel and his vampire faction sought to usurp power by hunting down Luna while she had infused her bloodline strength into Uncle Mei.
Uncle Mei took on all the risks for the one he loved. No wonder at this moment, aside from possessing Inner Force, Uncle Mei had no trace of Blood Energy left. Clearly, he had returned Dracula's Blood to Luna. At this critical juncture, Abel unexpectedly took action early, seeking to extract the Ferrad Family's inherited Dracula's Blood from Ilyana.
Although it lacked the purity found in Dracula's Tooth, a direct lineage was still a direct lineage; it was certainly stronger than his own bloodline. Seeing her sister in danger and unable to act due to her power enhancement, Luna had no choice but to ask Uncle Mei for help to save Ilyana, which led to the current situation.
At this moment, Xiao Yefeng pieced everything together and contemplated. It seemed Uncle Mei was also worried that either he or the Metaphysics Society might harbor ulterior motives towards Luna, the first heir of the vampire lineage, as he had not mentioned it at all. However, Xiao Yefeng did not feel angry; he understood everything very well. Just like the foolish Consort Mi, who chose to escape alone for her own safety rather than dragging anyone else down with her.
"That witch! Sooner or later, I will pin her down and make her my plaything. Since you refuse, then feel the pain of every muscle being torn apart by Blood Energy! That filthy bitch Luna managed to feign death and deceive me. What is the Blood Prince? With Divine Power Bestowed Upon Me, I will be the next Dracula of the Ferrad Family! No! From now on, there will be no more Dracula; only I will be the new generation of Vampire Lord—Abel!" Abel grinned savagely, his two pristine fangs resembling inverted cones. At that moment, endless Blood Energy coalesced into a Golden Red Bat behind him, and Xiao Yefeng noticed that this massive bat bore a Spell Mark on its forehead.
Just then, Xiao Yefeng heard a faint sound of music and thought to himself that it was bad news! At the same time, Abel, whose Golden Body Bat shone brightly behind him, looked up and asked, "Who is in Ilyana's room?"
Xiao Yefeng clenched his fist tightly; indeed, it was a case of a useless teammate! Spirit passed through the floors and arrived at Ilyana's room. Sure enough, this brainless girl was playing on a carousel, joyful sounds emanating from it. Although not loud, it was strikingly noticeable at that moment.
He reached out and grabbed Ilyana's clothes. "You are truly something else! Still playing? Come with me!" With that, Xiao Yefeng seized Ilyana and kicked open the window of the room. The Spirit Hidden Jade Tablet flashed brightly as Xiao Yefeng and Ilyana vanished into thin air. Countless guards saw only shattered glass but no sign of people. At that same moment, Abel and his companions rushed into Ilyana's room.
Aside from the spinning carousel, there was only the kicked-open window. Abel frowned and said, "Immediately seal off everything around here! Find out who did this!"
Meanwhile, Xiao Yefeng brought a tearful and aggrieved Ilyana to a storage room in the castle. After confirming that there were no Yang energy clusters nearby with Observer's Eye, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. In such circumstances, one should have fled far away; however, Xiao Yefeng did the opposite and hid back in the castle instead. This meant that many personnel dispatched would return empty-handed.
"Alright! Stop crying! You are quite something yourself! We came here secretly, yet you decided to play on a carousel? Are you afraid everyone wouldn't know we were in your room?" After putting Ilyana down, Xiao Yefeng reprimanded her.
"How was I supposed to know? When I played before, no one paid attention!" Ilyana defended herself.
"Before? Come on! Do you think it's still like before? This castle doesn't belong to you anymore!" After finishing his words, Xiao Yefeng sat down nearby to contemplate everything. A forceful attack would definitely not work; rescuing someone was not like assassination—assassination was much simpler. Each had their own means; as long as one killed their opponent, it would suffice. Xiao Yefeng had been an expert in this during his Mercenary days; however, this time it was about saving someone—everything was different now.
Xiao Yefeng was deep in thought, while Ilyana, having finished her sobbing, noticed that he had stopped scolding her. She began to tug at her clothes and curse him under her breath. Although Ilyana was already twenty years old, the sheltered upbringing of a noble had left her behaving like a child in her teens, more focused on play than on the gravity of life and death. She quickly forgot about Xiao Yefeng's earlier reprimand.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng turned his attention to Ilyana and asked, "Do you know that your sister is still alive?"
"I don't know! Didn't my sister die long ago because of the werewolf's assassination?" Ilyana responded normally. Xiao Yefeng believed her completely; she was not the type to act. If she didn’t know, then she truly didn’t know. It seemed Luna had never contacted this sister of hers, and it was clear that Ilyana was quite adept at causing trouble. Xiao Yefeng continued, "Well then, are you familiar with these people?"
He described the appearance of the dozen or so men and women in the dungeon to Ilyana. After he finished, she said, "Yes, these people are the best to me!"
"Then how strong are they?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
This was crucial; if he wanted to rescue someone, he needed help. These individuals could be his best allies. He knew there was someone in the castle with strength comparable to his own—Abel. Moreover, Alex and Ling were similarly devoid of presence, clearly human weapons as well. With both of them combined, Xiao Yefeng was certain that even if he could defeat Abel, he would still be dragged into a stalemate unless his opponent made a significant mistake that allowed him to strike swiftly. However, at this level, victory or defeat often hinged on such quick kills, and creating the conditions for a swift kill was quite difficult.
Aside from Abel, there were at least ten Vampire Counts within the castle, equivalent to True Spirit-level experts. While these individuals were not a problem for Xiao Yefeng per se, he still needed someone to hold them off. As for those below Count rank, they were essentially cannon fodder in Xiao Yefeng's eyes and hardly worth considering.
"Yes! Uncle David and Uncle Mark as well as Aunt Lily are high-ranking Counts; Uncle Black and Aunt Mary are mid-ranking Counts. And..." Xiao Yefeng wasn't particularly interested in the names of these vampires but learned from Ilyana that there were seven individuals ranging from low to high Count levels and six high-ranking Viscounts. Adding this brainless one into the mix brought their numbers close enough.
One should not underestimate this brainless girl; she was indeed a legitimate Vampire Count. Although she had zero practical combat experience, Ilyana's abundant Blood Energy was no mere decoration. Once she appeared alongside the Blood Energy of those at Count level, she would surely be able to fend off Viscount- and Baron-level vampires!
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