Chapter 939 - 716: The Big Boss Requests Your Presence
The beastmen around shivered all over at the sight, their faces full of terror.
The Third Boss... killed the Second Boss?!
Everyone knows that the situation in Sky City is treacherous, with various forces waxing and waning. The fact that Second Boss Sok could sit in that position for over a decade is enough to show how terrifying his strength was.
But unexpectedly, he was so easily taken down by this newly arrived Third Boss.
This can only mean that the true strength of this Third Boss is unfathomable!
He had always been hiding himself!
And they had foolishly tried to capture him, what a colossal joke!
Lu Xiao slowly wiped his hands, removing the splattered blood bit by bit. His deep blue-gray eyes calmly swept over the pale-faced beastmen, speaking softly, "What happened today?"
The group of people fell to their knees with a thud, repeatedly begging for mercy:
"Spare us, Third Boss! We saw nothing, really, we saw nothing at all!"
"Please let us go! We were just following the Second Boss’s orders, we had no choice! As long as you let us go, we won’t dare say anything!"
Lu Xiao sighed softly, his deep voice seemed even huskier, but his tone remained calm, "When you get back, I’ll report today’s events to the Big Boss. Now go."
The beastmen felt as if they had been granted amnesty, not expecting the Third Boss to really let them go, and fearing the man in front of them would change his mind, they all turned and ran.
But how could these bloodthirsty villains truly comply?
Once they returned, they planned to quickly report this to the Big Boss, saying there was a traitor in the city and thereby earn a large reward!
Just as they were secretly rejoicing, numerous sharp wind blades suddenly attacked from behind.
They didn’t even know how they died, their bodies were instantly cut in half, the large sprays of blood mist splattering on the ground, all of them lifeless.
Lu Xiao slowly retracted his hand.
Upon closer inspection, his slender fingers were actually trembling slightly, and his always upright and tall figure also seemed to be slightly hunched.
Once no one else was around, he seemed unable to hold on any longer, staggering forward a few steps, one hand supporting a tree trunk, the other clutching his chest—
He suddenly coughed up a mouthful of black blood.
Lu Xiao frowned slightly, slowly wiping away the bloodstain at the corner of his mouth.
After a short pause, the trace of pain on his face gradually disappeared, and his figure straightened like a pine again. Except for his face seeming even paler, he looked almost the same as usual.
Just as Lu Xiao returned to the Royal City, a Black Falcon Beastman came up to him, a close confidant of the Big Boss, specifically responsible for delivering orders.
He bowed and saluted, "Third Boss, the Big Boss requests your presence."
Lu Xiao’s tone was calm, "I was injured while capturing fugitives outside the city and need some time to recuperate in peace. Please inform the Big Boss that I will be staying behind closed doors for a few days, avoiding visitors."
But the beastman did not relent, "The Big Boss wants to see you, please hurry, Third Boss, don’t make it difficult for me."
Lu Xiao’s thin lips pressed into a straight line, his hand at his side slightly clenched, and his already pale complexion seemed to turn even whiter.
Baron arrived just in time to hear these words, glaring angrily, "The Third Boss has done so much for the city, and now that he’s injured, why press him like this..."
Lu Xiao interrupted, "No need to say more."
He looked at the Black Falcon Beastman and nodded, "I will go now."
"Good, this way please." The beastman smiled and gestured.
Lu Xiao then followed him.
Baron watched Lu Xiao’s departing back, his heart clenched with worry.
These days, the lord had him secretly protecting that young lady, unable to show himself because every move the lord made was likely under the Big Boss’s surveillance.
The lord was originally an outsider beastman and displayed such powerful talent. Although the Big Boss allowed him to sit in the Third Boss’s position, he had never truly trusted him.
Moreover, what the Big Boss hated the most was betrayal.
If the Big Boss found out what happened today...
Alas, the lord shouldn’t have shown himself today.
Even though it was clear that the lord cared a lot for that female, she was ultimately just a female. With the lord’s looks, strength, and status, what kind of female could he not have? Why put himself in such danger for one?
Truly, even a hero struggles to overcome a beauty.
Baron shook his head, knowing worrying was useless, and could only hope that nothing happens.