Finally.
When the last scream faded away, the banquet hall was devoid of anyone standing—except for Xue An’s group.
Corpses lay strewn across the ground, blood streaming through the cracks on the floor, while shattered ghostly energies filled the air. The banquet hall now resembled something dark and haunting.
Even as the eldest daughter of the Wei Family, Wei Qingxiao couldn’t help but pale at the gruesome sight, nearly succumbing to nausea.
Xue An chuckled faintly and suddenly spoke, "Do you know why I decided to help you?"
Wei Qingxiao’s face darkened, remaining silent.
"Because despite being the noble daughter of the Wei Family, you still have a semblance of integrity. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t feel this perturbed over such a trifling sight."
"You must know that, to these deceased individuals, this level of bloodshed might have just been their commonplace routine!" Xue An said casually.
Wei Qingxiao ignored his words, barely suppressing her discomfort. She fixed her gaze deeply on Xue An and suddenly asked, "What exactly is your relationship with the Nether Monarch?"
Xue An’s laugh carried an enigmatic hint. "What’s wrong? Are you scared?"
"Of course not. I’m just curious!"
"What if I told you the Nether Monarch is my friend? Would you believe me?"
"A friend?" Wei Qingxiao hesitated for a brief moment, then shook her head.
"No, I wouldn’t."
Xue An burst into laughter. "Then that’s it! If you don’t believe anything I say, then why bother asking?"
"I’m just afraid..." Wei Qingxiao barely began her sentence.
But Xue An interrupted her, speaking in an unhurried yet resolute tone, "Rest assured, I can absolutely cure your brother’s illness. Besides, haven’t you noticed—he’s already behaving far more normal now?"
Wei Qingxiao turned her focus to Wei Haocang, who squatted in the distance, engrossed in playing with pools of blood. Her eyes widened in disbelief.
This is considered "far more normal"?
He’s clearly transformed from being a mere intellectually deficient fool into a bloodthirsty maniac!
Xue An observed her expression, patted her shoulder, and laughed heartily. "Relax. Trust me. I’ll cure him for sure!"
Then, Xue An cast a meaningful glance at Wei Haocang’s hunched figure and spoke lightly, "And don’t you think that a bloodthirsty wolf is far better than a helpless lamb awaiting slaughter? Especially for someone in his position—doesn’t that make it even more true?"
Wei Qingxiao wanted to refute his cryptic words but found herself at a loss for argument.
In the Ghost Realm, even across the Multiverse, what Xue An said was an irrefutable truth.
You could choose to be kind, but only if you possessed the strength to uphold that kindness.
Without power, your kindness would be nothing more than foolishness in others’ eyes.
Moreover, Wei Qingxiao was keenly aware of the precarious situation she and her brother were in now.
To describe it in one phrase—it was like being surrounded by wolves.
Thus, she could only acknowledge Xue An’s words silently.
At this moment, Xue An surveyed the banquet hall, littered with its grisly remains. After a brief pause in thought, he turned toward Luo Jian, whose complexion, though pale, retained a resolve in his expression.
"Do you remember what I said to you?"
Luo Jian quivered slightly before his eyes revealed a mix of joy and trepidation. He bowed deeply. "I remember, my lord!"
"I told you I’d help you claim control of the Luo Family. Now, all obstacles standing in your way have been removed. At least within the Luo Family, there’s no one left who would dare oppose you. But whether you can truly seize control from here—it’s up to you!" Xue An said indifferently.
Luo Jian’s expression turned solemn, and he abruptly knelt down. With an unwavering voice, he declared, "I shall do everything within my power to ensure you are not disappointed, my lord!"
Xue An nodded approvingly. "Good."
But Luo Jian suddenly did something entirely unexpected. Pain flashed across his face, and his brow emitted a faint, illusory light that flew toward Xue An and vanished before him.
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