"First question, sir. I want to know what exactly this 'Holy Blood' you mentioned is, and what use it has."
Zhou Yi asked the vampire in his hand with a kind and gentle expression. Hearing this question, a bitter look immediately appeared on the vampire's face. This was not something that could be casually revealed.
Seeing the hesitation on his face, Zhou Yi slightly increased his grip.
That small increase in strength meant something completely different to the vampire — the bones in his arm were instantly crushed into pieces.
The intense pain made his face turn red like a pig's liver in an instant, but he was clever. From beginning to end, he endured it without making a single scream.
He knew exactly what kind of unreasonable existence he was facing. To survive, he endured everything to his limit.
"You are not the only person I can interrogate, sir. For the sake of your life, I suggest you answer honestly. Even if this is a secret that will get you killed after saying it, it is still better than dying in my hands immediately, isn't it?"
When faced with absolute power, only a few people could continue resisting. Most people still valued their own lives.
The vampire was no exception.
When Zhou Yi said those words, the vampire leader hurriedly nodded.
He understood that if he wanted to live, he had to exchange the secret for his life. Whether he should do it or not, he had already made his decision.
"Antonidas, you cannot reveal our secret to an outsider!"
Seeing the vampire leader nod, another vampire immediately shouted angrily.
He was the leader's deputy and also served as a kind of supervisor, responsible for monitoring whether the leader would harm the interests of the council.
Now, he was obviously doing his duty.
Zhou Yi admired people who were loyal to their responsibilities, so he allowed him to finish speaking.
But after the man finished his useless speech, a huge flame suddenly erupted from beneath his feet.
The white-hot flames not only swallowed him completely, but also several vampires standing nearby were instantly turned into ashes.
The reinforced concrete ground melted into dark red lava from the terrifying heat.
Such horrifying power immediately caused everyone present to silently step back.
They looked at Zhou Yi with fear.
In their eyes, this mysterious person who had suddenly appeared had become far more dangerous.
Nobody wanted to gamble with their life, and these people were no exception.
The first person who spoke up had already died such a miserable death. Naturally, no one else wanted to become the second.
"Now, nobody is stopping you from speaking. You may answer my question now, Mr. Antonidas."
Swallowing the saliva produced by fear and pain, Antonidas finally began answering Zhou Yi honestly.
"The Holy Blood you speak of is the earliest sacred relic passed down among our race."
"It is said that during the mythological era, Queen Lilith of the Red Sea fought against Jehovah. After severely injuring God, she forced him to leave behind divine blood."
"After the Queen was sealed, she cursed this Holy Blood, causing it to become our race's sacred treasure."
"It is said that anyone who drinks this blood will gain a new life and power comparable to a god."
"But as for the details, I do not know, sir. These are only legends. I only know this much."
"A new life? The power of a god?"
After obtaining the information he wanted, Zhou Yi's brows became increasingly furrowed.
He hated things related to myths.
Because whenever something involved mythology, everything became vague and unclear.
Trying to uncover the truth behind myths was often nothing more than guessing.
And how much truth could actually be discovered through guessing?
Unsatisfied with the answer, Zhou Yi looked at Antonidas again.
"If even you don't know what this so-called Holy Blood actually does, why did you spend so much effort searching for it?"
"Don't tell me you only wanted to find an antique and prove your own history."
Antonidas showed a bitter expression.
"I am only a small figure. The orders given to me by the council's upper levels were only to find the Holy Blood."
"What it is truly used for, what they want to do with it… I have no idea."
"Sir, I really only know this much. Please spare me."
"Relax, I am not a bad person."
Zhou Yi smiled gently.
"Since I promised to let you go, I will definitely let you go. I have never broken my word. You can trust my character."
"Of course, sir. I absolutely believe you."
Antonidas smiled awkwardly while quickly nodding.
His life was in Zhou Yi's hands. How could he dare say anything else?
"Very good."
Zhou Yi released his grip and let go of the unfortunate vampire.
Then he revealed a smile that looked like a demon to Antonidas.
"Help me deliver a message to your council."
"Tell them that I want the Holy Blood."
"If they have any objections, let someone from the council who has authority come and talk with me."
"Don't worry, I don't like using violence. You don't have to worry about their safety. Just tell them to come."
Hearing this, the vampires and werewolves all complained internally.
He said he did not like using violence…
Then how did all these corpses around them appear?
But none of them dared say it aloud.
After all, this world respected strength.
As outsiders among humans, they understood this law even more deeply.
As long as you possessed enough power, whatever you said was correct.
The weak could only obey the strong.
They thought this way, and they acted this way.
Seeing how obedient these supernatural beings were, Zhou Yi was slightly surprised.
But more than that, he was satisfied.
Compared to their fellow members on the other side, these people were obviously much calmer and smarter.
Since that was the case, Zhou Yi did not mind sparing their lives.
He ignored the terrified vampires and werewolves who stood there trembling like frightened birds.
Instead, he walked directly toward Selene.
He lowered himself and said:
"If you can walk, I suggest you stand up yourself and follow behind me."
This was protection.
Selene clearly understood Zhou Yi's intention.
She could see the situation very clearly.
This powerful man who suddenly appeared was obviously also interested in the Holy Blood.
The value of the Holy Blood was unknown to most people.
But since so many people were willing to fight and kill for it, it meant that it definitely had enough value.
So, in that instant, she made a gamble.
She looked at Zhou Yi, determination appearing on her pale face.
"I may know the location of that thing."
"But you must promise me one thing before I tell you."
The people around were all surprised.
Almost everyone thought the same thing:
This woman still had another secret?
Zhou Yi was no exception.
He looked at the stubborn woman with interest.
After a moment, he smiled.
"Tell me. If I can do it, perhaps we can make this deal."
After hearing the answer she wanted, Selene originally wanted to ask Zhou Yi to kill all the vampires and werewolves present, protecting the remaining members of the Viktor clan.
But soon, she realized something.
The Viktor family had been marked for destruction by the Dark Council, the rulers of their supernatural world.
Even if these people were killed today, more enemies would come later.
Unless the Dark Council personally revoked the order, they would never have peace.
But could this man influence the council?
Selene was doubtful.
She also knew her information probably was not enough for a powerful person to openly fight against such a massive organization.
People often fear things because they do not understand their own value.
Once they understand it, many problems become easier to solve.
"I want you to protect my people."
"Let them continue living."
Selene's request was not excessive.
A secret in exchange for dozens of vampire lives.
From a certain perspective, it was a fair trade.
"Fine."
Zhou Yi nodded.
"But it must be done according to my method."
He turned his gaze toward the vampires from earlier.
Clearly, he wanted to leave this problem to the people who had caused it.
"Sir, you overestimate us."
Antonidas held his useless arm and lowered his head.
"We are only soldiers under the council. We have no authority to reject their decisions."
"If they discover this, we will probably be executed by the council as well."
"Then tell them this."
Zhou Yi casually said:
"The Holy Blood is in my hands."
"These people will not die."
"And if they do…"
"Then tell your council to search for this secret in the place below."
"You know which place I mean."
"Honestly, if things reach that point, I won't mind sending them there myself."
Zhou Yi handed Antonidas a completely unreasonable threat.
Hearing this, Antonidas' expression became even more miserable.
"Sir… you are asking us to gamble with our lives."
"I am placing my hopes on you."
"Anyway, don't disappoint me."
Zhou Yi waved his hand and walked outside like he was joking.
Was he joking?
Of course not.
He had simply made a small decision.
He connected the lives of these vampires who were originally doomed to die with the lives of the leaders of their Dark Council.
Of course, it was also possible that he had connected their lives with the lives of the people standing before him.
Whether others believed it or not, Zhou Yi had already decided.
And no matter what happened, he would have fulfilled his promise.
Selene understood Zhou Yi's meaning.
Although she was not completely satisfied, at this moment, only this method from this powerful man could save her people.
She bit her lip, stood up, and followed behind him.
Along the way, vampires and werewolves all moved aside, creating a path for her.
At this moment, nobody dared object.
Their lives were already controlled by someone else.
Only after Zhou Yi and Selene disappeared from sight did Antonidas and Lucian look at each other and smile bitterly.
"What should we do now?" Lucian asked.
"Don't touch them yet."
"I need to contact the council and see what they say."
Antonidas helplessly replied.
However, he did not have much hope.
Whether it was the council or Zhou Yi, both were giants beyond his ability to resist.
In front of either side, he had no power to fight back.
Now, he could only hope that the council would be reasonable and show mercy.
Perhaps then…
They could survive.
This was the sorrow of small figures.
Their fate was always in the hands of others.
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