Chapter 364 - 119: Testing
Zun Long’s disappearance made Duke Xinlei feel deeply uneasy. Zun Long was not just any ordinary member of the Xinlei family; the title of First Devotee alone commanded the respect of even some well-established marquises, who had to bow in his presence.
"Have you contacted Zun Long yet?" Duke Xinlei asked the servant beside her, her voice tinged with a touch of anxiety.
"Not... not yet." Even though this servant was a powerful Mage in the late stages of the Third Transition, he broke out in a fine sweat upon sensing the change in Duke Xinlei’s tone. It had been two whole days without any communication from Zun Long. Recalling the incident of the ’Red Slash’ that happened beyond the Seventh Layer Realm, he dared not think further.
"Alright, you may leave." After two days of tirelessly using her spatial skill to search for signals from Zun Long with no sleep, it was evident that she was nearing her limit. Duke Xinlei waved her hand, signaling him to leave.
Once the hall was empty, Duke Xinlei lay down, feeling somewhat exhausted. From the information she currently held, the worst-case scenario was that Zun Long had been killed by Baron Yitian—a possibility, though extremely unlikely, as there had been no abnormalities detected in the magic mirror she possessed.
Yet, Duke Xinlei could not comprehend; Zun Long was the most difficult person to detain in the entire Eagle Alliance. Once he deployed his "Instant Miles" skill, even Xina, the top warrior of the alliance, would not be able to harm him. Surely Baron Yitian, powerful as he might be, could not surpass Xina?
Could it be that Zun Long encountered an ambush from someone else?
Who would that be? Nuoshan? Chen Hui? Or... Lei Shan?
Reviewing her thoughts, Duke Xinlei’s gaze settled on Lei Shan. The fall of the Blood Lion Group was closely tied to him, and to this day, she was still searching for evidence of Lei Shan colluding with Baron Yitian. It was highly possible that this was a trap set by Lei Shan and Baron Yitian to assassinate Lu Hong.
As she drifted towards sleep, a servant rushed into the hall, startling Duke Xinlei awake.