Zhou Yi had no idea what kind of orders were being passed down from the gloomy old castle. He didn't even know of the castle's existence. However, just like the conspiracies hatched in an ant's nest beneath your feet, for a person, does it really matter? The answer, of course, was obvious.
As if he had forgotten everything that happened that night, Zhou Yi lived a normal life as if nothing had occurred.
He lived in his mother's Villa, enjoying her deep care. Occasionally, he would attend banquets hosted by the British upper class with Zhou Lan, acting as a prominent figure. As the Chairman of Corona Group, he naturally became a target for many people to curry favor with. However, Zhou Yi's attitude was very clear.
He stated that he was merely on vacation to rest and did not wish to be disturbed. Using this as a shield, he naturally dispelled many people's unwarranted notions. Identity and status determined whose hands held the initiative. Unfortunately, a declining Britain truly couldn't produce anyone capable of seizing the initiative from Zhou Yi.
So, Zhou Yi's subsequent days were very comfortable. Resting, touring London, and occasionally chatting and having tea with Susan, who would come to visit. Simple yet fulfilling, in some ways, it was quite pleasant. But only Zhou Yi knew that his heart was not as carefree as he appeared.
He still had a purpose, as he had been waiting for news from the Vampire side. To be honest, he highly doubted whether Selina was working diligently for him. Because until now, he had received no news. And then, one day, just as he was preparing to inspect her work, news from Selina arrived.
Emilia had appeared, which was good news for Zhou Yi. His patience was almost exhausted. Solving this problem as quickly as possible was the most important thing on his mind right now.
Night fell. Zhou Yi left his room and arrived at the location Selina had informed him of: a seemingly empty mansion. It was said that this place was once the headquarters of the Victor Family, but now, only dead spirits resided there.
Whether Vampires had Souls, Zhou Yi didn't know; that was within the God of Death's jurisdiction. And Zhou Yi had no impulse to go chat with Lady Death.
Finding Selina outside the mansion, Zhou Yi immediately appeared beside her.
"Where is Emilia?"
Zhou Yi's sudden appearance startled Selina somewhat, but she managed to suppress her inner panic. Pointing inside the mansion, she said in a low voice.
"The Elder has just returned. I think she has already discovered the problems within the Family."
"Very good, let's go." Zhou Yi grinned, leading the way towards the mansion. "I don't have time to waste like this anymore."
Hearing this, Selina's expression immediately changed. Having witnessed Zhou Yi's power, she was very worried that her remaining kin might accidentally anger him. His lack of patience meant he had little tolerance now, and if any problems arose between the two sides, she couldn't even imagine the consequences.
"My Lord, allow me to lead the way!" She quickly ran ahead of Zhou Yi, softly pleading as she led the way towards her former home.
Zhou Yi smiled at her little scheme and let her lead him into the grand mansion.
The once magnificent mansion was now as dim as a haunted house. There was no light, not even a tiny sound. Emilia was not a fool. Upon her return, she had discovered the abnormalities within the Family. So she was cautious, and even her trusted subordinates were ordered to hide.
It was as if they had never returned. If Selina hadn't been constantly monitoring the mansion's movements and knew they had returned, she wouldn't have believed anyone was still in this empty mansion.
She led Zhou Yi deeper and deeper, all the way into the underground depths of the house. That was where the Elders slept and transferred power. But now, it was also empty. The former Elders had all been killed, and only Emilia had survived. Thinking of this, Selina couldn't help but feel bitter.
However, her bitter mood did not interfere with her actions; she knew what she had to do now.
Directly and neatly kneeling on one knee in the center of the hall, Selina spoke loudly in the Vampire language to the empty hall.
"Elder Emilia, I am Death Walker Selina, and I am here to report everything that has happened here."
No sooner had she finished speaking than a group of people emerged from the hidden corners of the hall, armed with weapons, cautiously staring at Zhou Yi and Selina. Until a woman stepped out from among them.
This was a beautiful woman, still full of charm, dressed in a silver and black low-cut evening gown with an ancient ornament around her neck. She pushed aside the guards in front of her and walked directly to Selina, saying to her.
"Selina, I remember you. Victor's most beloved Child. Now, tell me everything you know."
"Yes, Elder Emilia. The situation is this: we were attacked by the Dark Council. The Council ordered the extermination of the Victor Family. Both Elders have been killed, and there are not many people left in the Family." Selina raised her head and spoke everything she knew. And as soon as these words were uttered, it was as terrifying as an earthquake within the hearts of the Vampires.
Not only were the ordinary Vampires somewhat flustered, but even Elder Emilia's face showed fear. Although she appeared majestic and in control in front of Selina, this was only within Victor. If she were placed before the Dark Council, she would be nothing, not even much better than a dog.
The Victor Family was merely one of the countless Families that made up the Dark Council, and it was also the most special and weakest type. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been so casually exterminated by the Dark Council.
So, when such a bombshell quietly detonated in her heart, Emilia's face began to change rapidly, flickering between light and shadow.
She gritted her teeth and then asked.
"Why? Why would the Council do this?"
"Because they are looking for something called holy blood. By the way, is it in your possession?" At this moment, Zhou Yi suddenly interjected. The Victor Family's tragic drama had nothing to do with him; he only wanted what he desired.
Looking at this human male who suddenly interrupted, Emilia narrowed her eyes. She had initially thought he was merely a human slave, but now it seemed that was not the case. She quietly took two steps back and asked coldly.
"Human, who are you? Why are you here?"
"I!" Zhou Yi stopped Selina from speaking, taking a step forward but suddenly appearing behind Emilia. "You can see me as a collaborator, or you can see me as a troublemaker. In any case, I am here for that thing. As long as you give it to me, everything is negotiable!"
"Stay away from the Elder, human." The surrounding Vampires didn't even see Zhou Yi's movements before he suddenly appeared beside their Master. This immediately made them turn pale with fright, and they quickly turned their guns on him.
But Zhou Yi didn't want to play with these weaklings. His telekinesis swept down like a heavy hammer, instantly knocking all those pointing guns at him to the ground. Occasionally, stray bullets were interspersed, but they had no effect on him.
Casually catching a bullet heading towards Emilia, Zhou Yi smiled at her in her horrified eyes.
"Now, you can tell me if that thing is in your hands. Are you willing to give it to me?"
The scene before her seemed to exceed Emilia's comprehension. She wanted to retreat, full of doubt and alarm, but Zhou Yi had already embraced her waist from behind. She had nowhere to retreat, and she could even feel a terrifying power in the arm wrapped around her. If she moved, a terrible outcome awaited her.
"Who exactly are you?" Asking the question again, Emilia had already begun to tremble. "Are you from the Council?"
"The Council? Of course not, my price is very high, not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can afford to hire me." Leaning into Emilia's ear, Zhou Yi chuckled softly. "You can call me Indiana Jones. Of course, my hobby is these strange treasures. If you are willing to give me that thing, I might be able to save your lives."
"holy blood?" Emilia gritted her teeth, running through all the pros and cons in her mind. Then, she discovered with frustration that apart from making this deal with Zhou Yi, she didn't have many options.
Having lost their Family, they would become stray dogs without a home. In a World full of man-eating monsters, their fate was imaginable. Moreover, right before their eyes, the Dark Council, the most terrifying force, had already opened its maw, locking its target on them. Perhaps in a few days, there would be no trace of their existence in this World.
Unless someone was willing to shelter them. Thinking of this, Emilia turned her head and glanced at the strangely smiling Zhou Yi behind her. But she quickly dismissed the idea.
Zhou Yi might be strong, but in her eyes, he wasn't strong enough to contend with the Dark Council. Those ancient clan Vampire Elders and the Witches who wielded dark magic were dangerous and terrifying existences. She didn't believe such a young human could stand against these people.
So she thought for a moment and then said.
"Even if I give you the item, how long can you keep it? Don't forget, the Dark Council is also eyeing this item. In their eyes, even you are probably not a big problem."
"So, you're not planning to give me the item, but rather to give it to the Dark Council in exchange for your lives, huh!" Zhou Yi sneered. "Don't forget, your own life is in my hands. Is it a bit too early to think about the future now?"
As he spoke, his hand reached out to Emilia's fair neck and firmly gripped her throat. The sensation of suffocation immediately made her struggle painfully.
And at this moment, she realized that the man behind her was no easier to deal with than the Council. They were two hunting lions, and she was merely the meat under their claws. The choice was not hers at all.