Chapter 451

Chapter 451

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Nyx looked up. The private rooms upstairs had curtains blocking the view. She couldn’t tell where the stare was coming from, so she frowned and looked away.

Soon, the food arrived. The innkeeper trailed behind the waiter, his earlier grumpiness gone, replaced by a big grin. He bowed to Nyx, lowering his voice. “There’s a VIP upstairs who’d like a word with you.”

“A VIP?” Nyx set down the fork she’d just picked up, her face serious. “What kind of VIP?”

Could it be the Voss family catching up already? Or maybe that Feather Sun Palace cultivator?‘ she thought. No wonder she’d felt watched.

Suddenly, Nyx lost her appetite. She wanted to pack the food and bolt. But the innkeeper stepped in her way, raising an eyebrow at Kian, hinting heavily. “That VIP’s got deep pockets.”

He’d booked the best room, ordered the priciest dishes, tipped the waiter in gold, and wore robes styled like an immortal’s- but fancier than most. A real high roller, miles above the broke guy she was with.

Hearing the VIP was loaded, Nyx panicked more. She ditched the food–no time to pack–jumped into Kian’s lap, hooked her arms around his neck, and rushed him. “Let’s go, quick!”

The Voss family didn’t have much, but they had cash. She’d swiped a ton without breaking a sweat. If this rich guy wanted to talk, it had to be the Voss family.

the Feather Sun cultivator

a figure stepped out of a room, vaulted over the railing, and

and a bushy beard–not someone you’d mess with. Yet he wore the light blue robes of a

Nyx down fast, stepping in front of her. The standoff drew eyes. Diners glanced over, curious but cautious. Some timid ones packed up and edged toward the door.

with a toothy grin. “Don’t be scared, young lady. I just saw how pretty you are and

could I not

interested.” Bale threw out offers–money, jewels, land, even spirit stones and pills–but Nyx shot them all down, firm

like the innkeeper, sneered at her

She’s young, but-” the innkeeper started, seizing his

darkened. His vibe shifted–like a beast shedding its human skin. With a sweep of his huge hand,

smashing furniture.

“He’s hitting people!”

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Chapter 451

the guards!”

to slip away, but Bale lunged, blocking

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trying to run? he snarled, his face twisted. “I wanted to play nice, win you over fair and square, but you keep brushing me off, making me lose face. You’re drinking with me today whether you like it

twisted, and slammed his shoulder into him. A loud “bang rang out. Kian held his ground; Bale’s massive frame

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