Chapitre 27: Chapter 27: Disaster Strikes! Tang Yuehua Abducted by a Scoundrel
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao continued to pour wine down their throats in a desperate attempt to drown out the thought of Ah Yin consummating her marriage with Zhou Yi.
Cup after cup.
Jar after jar.
"Big Brother, Second Brother, you've had enough! You're already drunk!"
Tang Yuehua watched in exasperation as the two brothers, already inebriated beyond reason, kept drinking. She hurried to stop them.
"I'm not drunk... more wine!"
"Drunk? Drunk is good!"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao ignored her protests, guzzling more wine until they both collapsed with a loud thud onto the ground.
Sigh!
Tang Yuehua heaved a weary sigh. She thought to call Tang Qi for assistance in getting the brothers back to their inn. However, she quickly realized Tang Qi wasn't in much better condition.
Tang Qi was a guard assigned to Tang Yuehua by Tang Ao. A Soul Saint by rank, his abilities were not insignificant.
Although Tang Qi was only a branch family member of the Clear Sky Clan and not particularly notable within the sect, his status outside the sect was much higher.
Many Soul Masters sought to curry favor with him, offering drinks and compliments. Tang Qi, basking in the flattery, let loose and drank himself into a stupor.
With no alternatives, Tang Yuehua summoned two servants to help her carry Tang Xiao and Tang Hao out of the Zhou residence and back to their inn.
By now, the night was deep.
The streets were quiet, with only a few passersby.
Although today's gathering in Notting City had attracted many Soul Masters, most were either still feasting at the Zhou residence or drinking in the city's inns.
However, Tang Yuehua failed to notice a thin and gangly man, as tall and spindly as a bamboo pole, who had been quietly tailing her since she left the Zhou residence.
The man moved stealthily, blending into the shadows before pulling a black mask from his pocket and covering his face. He then sped up, following her closely.
His name was Luo Zhifan, a rank-72 Soul Saint.
His martial soul was a needle, and his reputation was anything but honorable.
Countless women had fallen victim to his vile deeds, yet his strength allowed him to act with impunity. Not a single soul knew the extent of his crimes.
Earlier, when Luo Zhifan saw Zhou Yi with Liu Erlong—a fiery beauty with a seductive allure—and a new bride as stunning as a goddess, jealousy and lust burned in his heart.
But the Zhou residence was brimming with experts, including the Sword Douluo himself. Luo Zhifan dared not act rashly.
When Tang Yuehua left the residence, however, he seized the opportunity.
Clear Sky Clan? So what?
As long as he acted discreetly, who would know it was him? Even if they did, with the continent as vast as it was, what could the Clear Sky Clan possibly do to him?
Luo Zhifan tailed Tang Yuehua and her group all the way to a secluded alley, where he finally made his move.
He had already activated his martial soul. Seven Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—shone brightly around him, their glow mesmerizing.
"Soul Saint!"
Tang Yuehua gasped in horror and quickly shouted, "I am of the Clear Sky Clan! How dare you—"
"I have a needle that can pin down mountains and seas!"
Before she could finish, Luo Zhifan unleashed his soul skill.
A dazzling pink radiance erupted as thousands of needle-like projectiles shot forth like a storm.
Tang Yuehua, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and the two servants were instantly struck by the pink needles. Their bodies trembled as all their strength drained away.
"Y-You—!"
Tang Yuehua tried to scream, but a gag was stuffed into her mouth before she could say another word.
Her vision went black as a large black sack was thrown over her head. In one swift motion, Luo Zhifan hoisted her onto his shoulder and disappeared into the night.
The entire ordeal took less than three seconds.
Smooth and practiced, his actions demonstrated his grim expertise.
The two mortal servants were killed outright.
As for Tang Xiao and Tang Hao—
Given their formidable strength and status as the Clear Sky Twins, Luo Zhifan refrained from killing them to avoid provoking a life-and-death feud with the Clear Sky Clan.
The pink needles that pierced their bodies caused no pain or lasting harm. They had no lethal effects.
However, they carried a unique and sinister effect—akin to the most potent aphrodisiac.
This was Luo Zhifan's fifth soul skill, obtained by hunting a ten-thousand-year-old Violet-Eyed Silver Python. Against women, it was nearly unstoppable.
"So hot…"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, overwhelmed by grief and exhaustion, had drowned their sorrows in alcohol, utterly unaware that they had already fallen into a trap.
The two began tearing at their own clothes before, almost instinctively, grabbing hold of each other.
The scene that followed was unspeakable.
Fortunately, it was a bustling day in Notting City, and people heading home began noticing something amiss.
Soon, the bodies of Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and two of their attendants were discovered.
The drunken Tang Qi sobered up instantly upon hearing the news, a cold sweat running down his back as fear seized him.
Discovering that Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had been poisoned and lost their sanity, he had no choice but to pay for two women to neutralize the toxin in their systems.
However, the disappearance of Tang Yuehua sent a chill straight to his bones.
There was no need for speculation.
Based on the symptoms of Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, it was evident that Tang Yuehua had been abducted by a vile fiend.
Unable to handle the situation alone, Tang Qi immediately sought assistance, mobilizing all available forces to search for Tang Yuehua.
In mere moments, Notting City was in an uproar.
"Dear, something terrible has happened!"
Liu Erlong rushed to the bridal chamber and knocked lightly on the door, her voice filled with urgency.
"I'll be right there!"
Zhou Yi gently pulled away from the sleeping Ah Yin, closed the door behind him, and turned to Liu Erlong, noticing her anxious expression. His heart sank.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Dear, we've just learned that Miss Tang of the Clear Sky Clan was abducted on her way back. Tang Xiao and Tang Hao were poisoned with a lust-inducing toxin, and two of their attendants have died!" Liu Erlong reported hastily.
"Tang Yuehua was abducted? And Tang Xiao and Tang Hao were poisoned with an aphrodisiac?" Zhou Yi was stunned.
He had merely spent the night consummating his marriage with Ah Yin, yet outside, everything had descended into chaos.
"Erlong, stay home and look after Ah Yin. Don't leave the house. I'll go investigate!" Zhou Yi decided swiftly. A beauty like Tang Yuehua being defiled by a despicable villain was unthinkable.
Besides, as the host of the event, he bore some responsibility.
He intended to find out just who had the audacity to create such a mess on his wedding night.
"Dear, the enemy's strength is likely formidable. Please, be careful!" Liu Erlong said, her worry evident.
"Don't worry. You know better than anyone how capable I am."
He pinched her delicate cheek gently, giving her a reassuring look before springing into action.
Every moment wasted was a moment of increased danger for Tang Yuehua.
"Teacher, the City Lord's Mansion has dispatched all its forces for a house-to-house search. We've also deployed everyone we can spare, and many other Soul Masters are volunteering to assist… but we haven't found anything yet," Yu Xiaogang reported.
"I see. Keep searching!" Zhou Yi replied.
"Yes, Teacher!"
Frowning deeply, Zhou Yi contemplated the situation before using his lightweight movement technique to swiftly head outside the city.
With so many Soul Masters combing Notting City, if the culprit were still inside, they should be discovered soon.
After all, Notting City wasn't very large.
However, if the fiend had already fled the city, the search would be far more difficult!
With a flash, Zhou Yi summoned the Wind and Thunder Wings and soared into the night sky. His powerful perception and sharp vision spread outward as he scanned the area swiftly.
The terrain around Notting City was intimately familiar to him.
As someone who had lived two lifetimes and cultivated the Sacred Heart Sutra, Zhou Yi's spiritual power and eyesight far exceeded those of ordinary Soul Masters. However, the darkness of night significantly hindered his range of vision.
"Enhance my vision!"
"Eye of the Storm!"
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