Bai Lei looks at the man with a cruel smile as he says "Found you"
Guozhi narrows his eyes on the man and says "You're looking for me? Why?" Bai Lei takes a step forward as he says "You have something that belongs to me." Guozhi tries to dig through his memory but no matter what, he doesn't remember ever crossing this man.
Had his men stole something from him? Guozhi quickly says "Tell me what it is and I'll have my men return it to you." Bai Lei's cruel smile grows as he says "You took my woman." Guozhi freezes as a wave of shock washes through him.
It feels as if he's been hit by lightning... His woman? Guozhi sneers at the mysterious man and says "I think you're mistaken. There's no woman here." Bai Lei's smile disappears as the glares at the man in front of him.
He tilts his head to the side as he says "Return the woman to me and I'll let you and your men leave here alive." Guozhi grits his teeth as his eyes flashed with uncertainty. This man was powerful... too powerful. There's no way to fight him right now and win...
Even standing this close to him has Guozhi's legs slightly trembling from the pressure this man is pushing out in waves. Guozhi grits his teeth and clenches his fists as he silently steps to the side, allowing the man to walk up the stairs. Hatred and anger filling his eyes.
Bai Lei pushes past the man and walks straight to the last door on the second floor, where he feels Nova's presence. He pushes the door open to find her laying in the bed with a beet-red face. His heart drops at the sight as he quickly walks to her side. She's sick!
He gently reaches out and touches her head before taking out a small porcelain bottle. He shakes out a small round pill and carefully puts it in her mouth. He grabs the water next to the bed and gently sits her up.
He opens her mouth and pours in a little water as he says "Swallow the water, Nova." Her eyes flutter at the familiar voice as she automatically swallows the water and the pill. Bai Lei scoops her up with care and quickly walks out of the room.
He wants to kill every man here, especially the leader but he knew Nova was more important. She needs a doctor. As he walks to the stairs, he sees the leader still standing there with blazing eyes. As he walks down the stairs, he holds Nova close as all the men watch with eyes full of bloodlust.
He ignores their looks and walks past all of them without a second glance. They're lucky he's more worried about Nova. He can always find them later... As he walks out of the Inn the two Demon Wolves come running up to him.
"The girl belongs to us," Zhen says in a low voice. He knows this man is strong but he can't just let him take Liling away even if he is terrifying! He literally walked in there and walked back out like he was taking a stroll through a garden!
Bai Lei looks at the two Demon wolves with a frown. Demon wolves can't talk... foxes? "She belongs to me but you may follow if you want..." Bai Lei says with uncertainty. He remembers the things Nova told him before so maybe they just wanted to make sure she's okay?
Zhen frowns at the man with unease. Who is he to Liling? Zhen looks at the way the man carries her with care as his frown deepens. Zhen stiffly nods his head in agreement as the man turns and walks away. Zhen shares a look with MingMing as they follow behind the man with uncertainty.
It's not like they can overpower the man... the only thing they could do is follow him and wait for a moment to grab Liling and escape.
Bai Lei knows just how crafty foxes can be, especially nine-tailed foxes, so he knows not to let his guard down. They were clearly worried about Nova so he's going to let them follow. Once she wakes up, she can help clear things up.
"You can travel with me or follow me yourselves." Bai Lei says coming to a stop. Zhen looks at the man before looking to Nova. She was sick and weak... he can't let this man out of his sight. "We'll travel with you," Zhen says with determination.
Bai Lei nods his head and unleashes his power around all of them. Suddenly, they're in a new place. Zhen quickly backs up to MingMing as he looks around their surroundings. The Demonic Realm!? Zhen looks back to the man holding Liling with fear.
"Stay close." Bai Lei says as he turns and walks away. Zhen grits his teeth and says "Stay close" to MingMIng. MingMing nods her head in fear as she keeps close to Zhen's side. When the legendary Dark Palace comes into view, Zhen comes to a halt.
He looks back to the man in black robes with a new sinking fear. How does this man know Liling? And what does he want from her... he quickly catches back up to the man as his mind races with uncertainty and fear.
Bai Lei ignores the two foxes and carries Nova into the palace. The guards at the gates deeply bow and say "Your majesty" Bai Lei doesn't pay them any attention as he walks into the main courtyard. Ren appears at his side within a flash "You found her. She's... sick?" Ren says with shock.
"You did well this time Ren, I will reward you. Call for a doctor." Bai Lei says walking to his room. Ren looks at his master with teary eyes as he says "Yes!" He quickly shifts away with a large smile. His master praised him! It's been a long time since he praised him... hehe.