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.

up so fast? Did the Feather Sun

upstairs. Then a figure stepped out of a room, vaulted over the railing, and landed hard.

was built like a mountain, with a rough face and a bushy beard–not someone you’d mess with. Yet he wore the light blue

set Nyx down fast, stepping in front of her. The standoff drew eyes. Diners glanced over, curious but cautious. Some timid

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

could I not be scared?‘

her grimace, grabbing Kian–who was already fuming–and shaking her head. “Sorry, I’m not interested.” Bale threw out offers–money, jewels, land,

by riches had guts. Others, like the innkeeper, sneered at her high–and–mighty act, jealous they

but-” the innkeeper started, seizing his chance.

its human skin. With a sweep of his

My leg! It’s broken!” His shaky wails mixed with the sound of smashing furniture. The inn flipped into chaos. The crowd, once eager

“He’s hitting people!”

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Chapter 451

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Nyx tugged Kian to slip away, but Bale

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over fair and square, but you keep brushing me off, making me lose face. You’re

slammed his shoulder into him. A loud “bang rang out. Kian held his ground; Bale’s massive frame staggered back half a step, steadied himself, and grinned. “Not bad, kid.”

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