Chapter 426: Hearing Her Admit It Herself
What kind of force had he encountered?
This little woman had such powerful tools at her disposal—no wonder she didn’t even flinch when facing off against Feng City!
Before Chi Jinchen could ask anything, Yu Luo chanted another incantation.
Moments later, a thunderous rumble echoed from a thousand meters away as countless beasts charged toward their direction.
Without hesitation, Yu Luo grabbed Chi Jinchen’s sleeve and pulled him along, swiftly changing locations.
Arriving at another barren section of the city wall, Yu Luo retrieved another batch of explosives, repeating the exact same process.
Boom!
Another gap was blown open in Feng City’s walls.
Yu Luo recited another incantation, took hold of Chi Jinchen, and moved again.
“Xiao Luo, at this rate, do you plan on flattening Feng City entirely?”
Chi Jinchen grasped her wrist, the excitement beneath his mask barely concealed.
Only now did he realize—following Yu Luo into action was far more thrilling than merely issuing orders to his subordinates!
Yu Luo glanced back at him, offering a cold, sharp smile.
“You just figured that out?”
Chi Jinchen’s lips curled into an even broader grin.
“I see now—you already consider me one of your own, so you’re not bothering to hide anything from me anymore, are you?”
“No, we’re not ‘one of the same.’ We’re just on the same boat. Remember this, Chi Jinchen—as long as Luo City stands, your private army remains safe. If Feng City retaliates, you’ll have to step in. And if you ever need help in the future, I’ll lend you a hand—as repayment for this favor.”
Chi Jinchen’s smile deepened at her bold terms.
“That’s quite the tempting offer—I see no reason to refuse. Just don’t forget what you said today, Xiao Luo.”
Yu Luo arched a brow, then dragged him toward the next target!
Boom!
Another deafening explosion shook Feng City.
By now, the city was in complete chaos.
Inside Feng City, Xing Yong had already gathered every available soldier.
Watching the endless waves of beasts flooding the city, the skies blotted out by countless enormous birds, and brothers falling one after another, Xing Yong finally realized—
This was beyond his control.
But what baffled him the most—
Everything had been fine—why had Feng City suddenly fallen into catastrophe?!
He was about to become the greatest disgrace in Feng City’s history!
“Second Brother, what do we do now?!”
The Third Boss and a group of warriors followed Xing Yong as they retreated toward the City Lord’s Mansion.
Yet, the massive birds overhead pursued them relentlessly.
The archers defending them were picked off one by one.
As the Third Boss glanced toward the City Lord’s Mansion, his face drained of all color—
The front gates were already swarmed with beasts!
Above, flocks of giant birds circled ominously, some diving straight into the mansion.
Even as archers fired relentlessly, the creatures showed no signs of retreating.
Xing Yong, who had also turned to look, watched in horror as the mansion’s main gates were brutally smashed open.
With unstoppable force, the massive beasts rampaged into the mansion’s interior.
At that moment—he felt true despair.
“Where is Ao Shang?! Someone go to the Stone Tribe! Why haven’t they arrived yet?!”
Amidst the chaos, Xing Yong shouted as he fought off the attacking beasts.
His subordinates attempted to flee in search of the Stone Tribe, but the moment they leapt into the air, the giant birds swooped down!
Sharp beaks, as deadly as daggers—
Talons, like razor-sharp blades—
Within seconds, the warriors were shredded into bloody corpses, their limbs torn apart midair!
Warm blood rained down upon Xing Yong’s face, and with gritted teeth, he was forced to face reality.
“Protect us—we need to retreat! Get everyone out of the city!”
They could no longer fight back—even the City Lord’s Mansion was lost.
Xing Yong made his final decision.
But in such a chaotic battle, escape was easier said than done.
From noon until nightfall, the Stone Tribe reinforcements never arrived.
They had been silently assassinated by Chi Jinchen’s men before they could reach Feng City.
That night, under the bitter snowfall, the once-mighty Feng City—
A city that had stood unchallenged for centuries—
Had been reduced to ruins.
Though Yu Luo knew that this only marked the fall of the city itself, and not the complete destruction of the Feng City faction, she also understood—
They would never stop seeking revenge against Luo City.
But what choice had they left her?
She had been driven into a corner.
That night, the ruins of Feng City were buried beneath layers of thick snow.
Destroyed houses, scattered corpses, and the remains of both humans and beasts were slowly devoured by scavengers.
This once-glorious city—wiped from history in a single night of rampage.
—
At the City Lord’s Mansion in Luo City, Chi Jinchen accompanied Yu Luo back to the entrance.
As she raised her hand to knock on the gate—
Chi Jinchen suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist.
Even through layers of thick clothing, Yu Luo felt his firm grip, and she instinctively frowned as she turned to look at him.
“Xiao Luo,” he said calmly, “from now on, I stand with Luo City. Relay this message to your father.”
Yu Luo had expected him to say something else.
Hearing this, she paused, momentarily considering his words.
Then, she nodded, withdrawing her hand.
Only then did Chi Jinchen release his grip, watching as she disappeared behind the closing doors.
As the gates shut behind her, another figure quietly approached Chi Jinchen’s side.
“Master,” Xuan Qi whispered with a tone of amused surprise, “it seems your relationship with Miss Yu has progressed.”
Chi Jinchen turned, a subtle curve forming on his lips.
“Perhaps,” he murmured.
“Xiao Luo said we’re on the same boat now.”
Xuan Qi: …
For a moment, he had genuinely thought his master had finally confessed.
Turns out, he had overestimated his master’s boldness.
But… why did his master look so pleased?
Didn’t he realize that Yu Luo was simply using him?
Yet he was smiling like a fool?
—
Back inside the City Lord’s Mansion, the main courtyard was still brightly lit.
Even Ye Jiamei had stayed up, waiting for Yu Luo’s return.
Seeing her safe and unharmed, both her parents rushed forward, anxiously checking her from head to toe.
“Father, Mother—I’m fine. Why are you still awake?”
“How could we sleep when you were gone for so long?!”
“Besides, we heard that the beasts all swarmed toward Feng City—was that your doing?”
Yu Haojie had witnessed his daughter’s Beast Mastery firsthand today.
He knew she had the ability, but until he heard her admit it herself—
He could hardly believe it.
(End of Chapter 426)
