Mo Wenxin let out a long breath.
Fortunately, he had not done anything particularly out of line yet, which meant there was still room for maneuver.
“Respected King, I think you might have misunderstood something. We can certainly sit down and talk.”
“King, scum like this can never be pardoned! Leaving him alive in this world is a disgrace to our Blood Race!”
The short woman knelt on one knee, her admiration completely undisguised as she stared straight up at Shen Ji.
‘Damn! Is this woman trying to get me killed? Does she really think I can insta-kill a Third Evolution?!’
Mo Wenxin looked at the short woman with venomous eyes.
He knew he had never provoked her, yet she was determined to see him dead.
Even if he died here today, he would take this bitch with him.
Shen Ji keenly detected the killing intent brewing within Mo Wenxin, and his expression instantly grew grave.
This was not the result he wanted.
Although the aura he projected was quite intimidating, he was only a genuine First Evolution.
“That’s right, kill him!”
“Dammit, he was the one who wanted to hit on that girl just now, and he even used [Drunkenness] to control us. A person like this deserves to die!”
Indignant voices rose from all around.
Rather than caring whether the man died, they were more interested in seeing exactly what kind of power a so-called King Seed possessed.
At this moment, Shen Ji was even more bewildered.
‘What is [Drunkenness]? And you people really love making a scene, don’t you!’
Just as the situation reached a stalemate, Ye Xi whispered into Shen Ji’s ear, “Listen to me. In three seconds, he will die here. Get ready.”
Shen Ji suppressed the shock in his eyes.
Although he did not know what method Ye Xi was using, she would never joke with their lives at a time like this.
“As for any misunderstandings… you can tell me in a dream after you’re dead.”
Shen Ji narrowed his eyes, mobilizing his entire aura to press toward Mo Wenxin.
Although Shen Ji knew this move was useless, it was the only tool he had right now.
Seeing this, Mo Wenxin completely tore off his disguise and roared ferociously, “I don’t care what King Seed you are! Even if I die here today, don’t think you’re getting out alive!”
“Three.”
At this moment, Mo Wenxin was like a mad dog that had lost all reason.
His hands gripped the air, and as he stomped his foot, the floorboards shattered inch by inch.
Shen Ji remained motionless.
He did not even look directly at the man.
His eyes were slightly cast down, and he used one hand to brush back the stray hairs on his forehead.
“Is this the confidence of a King Seed? But that is a Third Evolution!”
Except for the short woman kneeling on the ground, everyone present broke into a cold sweat for Shen Ji.
Only Ye Xi, who was leaning against Shen Ji, could feel the intense racing of his heart and the slight trembling of his body.
Ye Xi gave a soft laugh.
‘He’s clearly scared to death, yet he still dared to come here and take me back. Shen Ji, oh Shen Ji, I really am liking you more and more.’
“Two.”
A red afterimage flashed by.
In the blink of an eye, Mo Wenxin lunged right in front of Shen Ji.
It was only then that he realized Shen Ji’s refusal to meet his gaze was actually to hide the panic in his eyes.
The corners of Mo Wenxin’s mouth curled into a wide grin.
His five fingers bent at a bizarre angle as he struck toward Shen Ji’s face.
Looking at the fingertips inches away, Shen Ji subconsciously closed his eyes.
He heard Ye Xi whisper, “One.”
“No…”
With fresh blood hanging from the corner of his mouth, Mo Wenxin collapsed onto his knees in front of Shen Ji.
He stared at the blood dripping onto his palm and murmured, “Just when did…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Mo Wenxin seemed to have all his strength drained away.
He slumped to the floor with a thud.
Seeing this, the short woman was not shocked; instead, she stomped on the corpse as if venting her anger.
“Scum! How dare you oppose the King? Now look at you, you don’t even know how you died.”
Never mind the dead Mo Wenxin — even Shen Ji, who was at the center of the room, had no idea what had happened.
Was Ye Xi really this strong? Then why hadn’t she resisted from the beginning?
Shen Ji shook his head, clearing the stray thoughts from his mind.
Now was not the time to think about this.
The team led by Liu Yao would arrive at any moment.
If he hadn’t seen through the glass door that Ye Xi might be in danger, he never would have charged in to stall for time.
Seeing the owner of the establishment dead, the surrounding crowd suddenly became greedy.
The Special Edition Mo Wenxin had mixed for them contained Blood Plasma, and now was the best time to seize it.
However, everyone looked back and forth at one another, but no one moved.
They were all looking warily at the cold-faced Shen Ji. It was as if killing a Third Evolution Blood Race was merely a trivial matter to him.
At that moment, Shen Ji moved.
The surrounding Blood Race members all stood up in unison.
Hearing the rustling sound of them rising, Shen Ji’s gaze flickered.
His night-blue pupils swept across the room with a silent killing intent.
In just a moment, the Blood Race members he looked at all turned pale and sat back down with shifting gazes.
The scene from just now had been too shocking.
They hadn’t even seen how the other party attacked before Mo Wenxin collapsed.
They knew they lacked the courage to oppose him.
The reputation of a King Seed truly lived up to its name!
Shen Ji gave a cold snort, shifted his posture, and hoisted Ye Xi over his shoulder before walking straight out of the place.
A faint blush colored Ye Xi’s cheeks.
This was a look rarely seen on her.
Although she was the direct cause of the outcome, she still felt that this version of Shen Ji was so domineering, so… so wonderful.
Once Shen Ji was far away, the crowd finally allowed their greedy natures to show.
They began stepping on each other’s heads as they lunged toward the front desk, each determined to be the first to find where the Blood Plasma was stored.
***
Outside, where no one was paying attention, Shen Ji was running like his life depended on it with Ye Xi on his shoulder.
He didn’t even hear her voice, focusing only on the way home.
Because of Mo Wenxin’s death, the effects of the [Drunkenness] eroding Ye Xi’s mind had completely vanished, leaving only actual intoxication.
After being jolted around for half the way, she could no longer stand the dizziness.
After calling out to Shen Ji for a long time without a response, she had no choice but to bite down hard on his shoulder.
Shen Ji cried out in pain.
“Ye Xi, I’ve been wanting to say this! Are you a dog? Do I really taste that good?”
“Put me down first!”
Shen Ji looked around and saw they were in a quiet alley, so he loosened his grip.
Ye Xi leaned against Shen Ji, swaying as she crouched down.
She grumbled discontentedly, “Didn’t you see how they were all intimidated by you? What was the rush?”
“If we didn’t run, we’d probably be invited for tea by The Official.”
Ye Xi’s brows furrowed.
She quickly understood the situation.
Ignoring her dizzy head, she demanded, “The Official? You contacted them?”
“Listen to me first. Weren’t you curious about where I got that bottle of Blood Plasma?”
Hearing this, Ye Xi covered her ears petulantly.
She stared at Shen Ji with resentful eyes and muttered, “I don’t care where it came from. What does it have to do with me?”
Shen Ji was slightly stunned.
Why was this girl acting so spoiled?
Was this still the Ye Xi he knew — the cold, domineering woman who wouldn’t stop until she reached her goal?
Could it be because she was drunk?
But this was fine too.
They said people spoke their truths when drunk, and he wanted to see her real attitude toward this matter.
Shen Ji placed both hands on Ye Xi’s shoulders.
He looked her firmly in the eye and spoke in an indisputable tone.
“Ye Xi, whether you want to hear it or not, I’m telling you today.”