章 764: Chapter 764: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind_1

Moments later, Maria and her companion landed in front of an abandoned chemical factory on the outskirts of the city.

Maria leaped over the courtyard wall, with Connington following closely behind her.

Suddenly, pairs of red dots appeared in the pitch-dark night, staring directly at the two of them, the air filled with murderous intent.

"It's me!"

Only after Connington spoke did the vigilance dissipate.

The reason for choosing to hide in the suburbs was that beings at the Ancestor Level like them could conceal their aura.

While those at the Blood Emperor Level simply couldn't do so, venturing into the city would most likely result in immediate discovery!

The two waved their hands and walked inside the courtyard wall.

Lying supine on the roof beam above was a youth, with blond hair hanging down to his shoulders, clear eyes, and a breathtakingly handsome face wearing a crisp tailcoat, the only discordance being the fresh blood at the corner of his mouth.