Chapter 175: Kill One You Meet
Some people and some matters cannot be clearly explained in just a few words. Sognar is one such person, as is Lilith.
Just moments ago, they were in a fierce confrontation, on the verge of fighting to the death, willing to sacrifice each other’s lives. Yet now, they’re chatting and laughing as if nothing happened.
Watching the two of them, Rod and Lucy exchanged glances, not knowing what to say.
Five minutes earlier, when Rod chased Sognar out of the hotel, Sognar’s face was dark with rage, ready to kill—desperate to destroy anyone in his path, just like those four poor men who became his punching bags, losing both arms and shedding much blood, which terrified Rod.
Then Lilith appeared. The two fought on the street. If it weren’t for Rod holding back Sognar, and Lucy, Ada, and Eileen holding back Lilith, they would have drawn their weapons and shown off their skills! In that case, the street would surely be in ruins.
Just when everyone thought things couldn’t get any worse and expected more violence, Lilith, that devilish woman, said a few words to Sognar. Instantly, Sognar nodded like a chick pecking at grains. Soon, the two became inseparable, leaving everyone present in shock, marveling at Lilith’s cunning tactics.
Now, the two walked at the front, chatting and laughing. To an outsider, they might seem like a couple. But no one could imagine that just five minutes ago, they were enemies who wanted to tear each other apart.
Turning back with a triumphant smile at Rod and Lucy, Lilith’s grin was eerie. Rod quickly averted his gaze, not wanting to be the next victim.
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The prosperity of the city exceeded Rod’s imagination. It could be said without exaggeration that it was no less impressive than the capital, even surpassing it. Truly a town nurtured over a thousand years, with an extraordinary depth of heritage. There was nothing you couldn’t imagine or see here.
“Hey, kid, how about I take you for some fun?” Before Rod knew it, Sognar was already beside him, whispering in his ear.
Rod, who was almost startled, felt his heartbeat quicken. He turned around and asked, “Is it over? Weren’t you determined to fight Lilith to the death? Giving up so quickly? I don’t think that’s you.”
Sognar rolled his eyes, glanced around—nothing out of the ordinary—but his gaze eventually settled on the front, where there was a place filled with lights and revelry. It was surprising that such a place was still open during the day; clearly, the people here had unique tastes. With Sognar saying such things at this moment, it was hard not to think in that direction.
After Rod’s words, Sognar’s expression darkened instantly. “Why bring up that old matter? Are you looking for death?” Clearly, he hadn’t forgiven Lilith’s teasing earlier, which made Rod even more curious about what tactics Lilith had used to make this guy so talkative.
“Are… are you okay?”
“No, that bitch Lilith! Hmph, I’ll let it go this time! Next time, I definitely won’t give up so easily!” Sognar quickly regained his composure and said bravely.
But Rod saw a hint of excitement and gleam in his eyes. “What advantage did you get?” What else could make him act like this except wealth, which the dragons valued more than their own lives?
“Let’s not talk about money. Talking about money hurts feelings. You kid has no sense of fun. Forget it, I’ll deal with it myself next time!” Caught off guard, Sognar hurriedly tried to hide his expression and spoke disdainfully.
His pretense of being above such things was both amusing and ridiculous. If talking about money hurt feelings, then how could this guy have been deceived by Rod for money back in the Void Space? How could he have almost fought Rod over money? He even used Dragon Fury—was he really afraid of hurting feelings?
Time passed unnoticed, and before long, evening arrived. The sun set, and the sky was filled with rosy hues, casting a red and yellow glow over Darkmoon City, creating a breathtaking scene.
“The twilight in Darkmoon City remains unchanged. Hehe, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen this!” Enjoying the scene leisurely, Sognar said excitedly, his face filled with a smile as he savored the moment.
Hearing his remarks, the others secretly chuckled. When had this guy ever shown such a side? It was hard to tell.
“Hey, kid, isn’t that someone from the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan? Hehe, aren’t you going to go meet them?” Suddenly, a sinister smile appeared on Sognar’s lips as he spoke slowly.
As soon as those words were spoken, everyone fell silent. Following his gaze, indeed, in front of them stood three members of the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan, strutting around with arrogance. Rod’s expression turned cold instantly, and an uncontrollable killing intent emanated from him. One of those three was the very person who had once pursued him! During this trial, the Nash family handed over several of their members who had pursued him for execution by the four major clans, while the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan escaped punishment due to a last-minute alliance. Although it was a lighter sentence, everyone knew it was just a formality—whether actual punishment would follow was still uncertain. Now, those who had once pursued him were strutting around here, and Rod naturally couldn’t feel at ease. It was the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan that had caused him to encounter those terrifying thunder clouds; in fact, they could even be considered the main culprits. The Nash family might be overlooked, but the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan definitely couldn’t be. “Kid, what’s wrong?” Rod’s uncontrollable killing intent was naturally noticed by Sognar and Lilith. They turned to look at him in surprise and asked. “There’s no need for this. Do you really hold such a deep hatred toward the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan?” Seeing Rod’s icy expression and murderous intent in his eyes, Sognar couldn’t help but ask. “The one who pursued me that day was the one in the middle!” Taking a deep breath, Rod tried to stay calm as he spoke. “What?” Hearing this, Sognar and Lilith were stunned. “Damn it, didn’t they hand over the ones who pursued you? How…?” Sognar said in disbelief, now understanding why Rod reacted so strongly. Enemies always resent each other when they meet, especially those who nearly killed them—no one can stay calm in such a situation. “Does it really need explaining? The Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan has now separated from the Black Phoenix clan to become the sixth clan. This matter has caused quite a stir these past few days. How could you not know? They’re acting very arrogantly now. A bunch of fools who think they can truly call themselves the sixth clan? Right now, it’s just the right timing. Our Dragon clan, Black Phoenix clan, and Scorpion King clan don’t want to stir up trouble too early, while the Mi Jiao clan, due to its alliance with the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan, can’t say much either. That’s why they get the chance to act like this. Otherwise, with their current strength, do they really think they’re invincible?”
It’s obvious as day—after forming the alliance, the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles, leveraging the alliance’s power, clearly violated the initial punishment by releasing those members on their own! Can’t you see that?” She rolled her eyes. Though usually carefree, Lilith’s analysis was precise and to the point at such a critical moment, without any hesitation. She went straight to the core of the issue.
Indeed, thanks to the Tri-Clan Alliance, the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles gained significant strength. With the support of the Mi Jiao clan and the tacit approval of the demon clan, they naturally wouldn’t want to see several of their elite members executed. Under such circumstances, it was only natural for them to dare release those guys—after all, who wouldn’t act as a scapegoat?
“If my guess is right, those guys from the Nash family were also released!” Frowning, Lilith added.
Hearing this, Rod’s expression darkened completely. “Aren’t they afraid the Trading Guild will hold them accountable? Even if they’re strong, it seems the Trading Guild isn’t something those few clans can control. Do they really intend to act like this without giving anyone an explanation?”
“An explanation? Heh, you’re overthinking it! An explanation is needed, but it’s just handing over some insignificant lowlings. Do you really think it’s easy to train a quasi-divine or divine-level warrior? Even the Nash family and the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles don’t have many divine or quasi-divine warriors. Losing one is something they’re unwilling to accept! After all, they haven’t yet reached the level of true great clans! Just wait—I’m not wrong!” With a cold snort, Lilith spoke disdainfully. That’s how society works—no matter where, as long as you have power, influence, and money, you can do whatever you want. Releasing a few people isn’t a big deal. Even if those great clans find out, they won’t really pursue it, especially since Rod isn’t dead, which gives the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles an opportunity.
“They can’t kill me! Those scumbers—since no one wants to take me in!” With icy eyes, Rod spoke slowly and firmly.
He, the Purple Wing Thunder Eagles, and the Nash family were already locked in a never-ending struggle. It was only a matter of time before conflict erupted, and Rod had no objection to it happening sooner. He hadn’t planned to seek revenge right away upon returning partly because those who had pursued him before were about to be executed, so he didn’t need to act immediately and needed some planning. Another reason was to wait until those people were executed before taking action.
Now that these people have appeared before him unharmed, there’s no need to wait any longer. Starting revenge from this moment—why not? There’s no need to look for more targets; just start with those who have been chasing him, killing one by one.