"Chen Xiao, you must be joking..."

Looking at the pile of ashes on the ground, Ren Songfei wanted to laugh, but couldn't.

Chen Xiao said calmly, "Do I look like I'm joking?"

"This really is Edward..."

The expression on Ren Songfei's face was more bitter than a cry, "I'm in big trouble now!"

Chen Xiao was puzzled, "Why do you say that?"

Ren Songfei explained, "The higher-ups ordered me to bring Edward back. They said he was to be used as a hostage to negotiate with the Western world. I can't exactly bring back this pile of ashes."

Chen Xiao sneered, his face full of disdain, "Your superiors really make decisions on a whim. Don't they know how strong a Duke Frugula is? Bring him back? If it weren't for me, your entire Evil Exorcism Division would have been wiped out!"

Only then did Ren Songfei realize the seriousness of the matter, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.

"Well, no matter what, Chen Xiao, thanks to you this time, the situation didn't escalate further. And with those videos as evidence, it's enough to negotiate with those Western guys. On behalf of the entire Evil Exorcism Division, I thank you for your contribution to the country and the people!"

Chen Xiao's lips curled up, "Spare me the empty platitudes. If there's nothing else, I'll be going."

"Wait, Chen Xiao!"

Ren Songfei suddenly stopped Chen Xiao and asked, "Are you interested in joining the Evil Exorcism Division and serving the country?"

Without even thinking about it, Chen Xiao shook his head, "I'm willing to serve the country, but joining the Evil Exorcism Division? I think I'll pass. Of course, we're friends. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can always come to me!"

After saying that, Chen Xiao went down from the rooftop.

Ren Songfei hurriedly chased after him, "Wait for me! We're going the same way..."

…

At the same time, night had already fallen on the European continent.

In an ancient castle in the remote wilderness, the Night King of the Frugula clan had just finished an emergency meeting with the twelve dukes.

Of course, only eleven dukes were present. The twelfth was still on the other side of the distant ocean.

After the eleven dukes left, the Night King opened a bottle of '82 blood.

The blood was well-sealed, and after decades of storage, the sweetness in the blood had become even more intense.

The scarlet blood flowed into the goblet, and the Night King picked it up and took a big gulp.

For vampires, this was originally a top-notch enjoyment.

But at this moment, no expression of enjoyment could be seen on the Night King's face, but rather dark clouds and a worried look.

Before the Night King could wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, another visiting guest arrived at the castle.

Countess Michelle, a noblewoman nearly two meters tall, yet still possessing an elegant and sensual air.

She wore a women's bowler hat and a white纱 dress that revealed her shapely figure.

The Night King swallowed, hid the greed in his eyes, and said with a gentlemanly demeanor, "Countess Michelle, I am very sorry for what happened to Duke Edward."

Countess Michelle had tears on her face, obviously having just cried.

"Respected Night King, may I ask if you and the dukes have discussed a plan to rescue Edward?"

The Night King said calmly, "I'm sorry, Countess Michelle, but I'm afraid I can't help. Duke Edward has committed a heinous crime, violating the vampire covenant. Now, neither the Hua country nor the Holy See's Tribunal will let him go. So, I apologize again, but we are also powerless..."

"So, the result of your long discussion is to stand idly by?"

Countess Michelle's tone turned cold.

The Night King frowned slightly, "Countess Michelle, Duke Edward is the glory of our Frugula clan. How could we stand idly by when he is in trouble? We just have no way to help."

"Is there any difference between that and standing idly by?"

Countess Michelle sneered, "My esteemed Night King, I don't know if the Frugula clan has lived a life of comfort for too long, and the bloodthirst and chivalry in their bodies have been worn away..."

Before Countess Michelle could finish speaking, the Night King snorted coldly, "Countess Michelle, please watch your words. Do you know who you are talking to?"

"Of course I know, my esteemed Night King, the creator of the Frugula clan..."

Countess Michelle's respect was tinged with indifference, "But you probably don't know that my husband, Duke Edward, has already been killed!"

"What?"

The Night King was shocked, "How is that possible? Duke Edward's body is indestructible, and he is in Hua country, how could he be killed?"

"Forgive me for speaking frankly, but if Duke Edward wanted to, he could even turn the Hua country's supernatural world upside down single-handedly, and those supernaturalists in Hua country would not be able to do anything to him!"

"This is also the main reason why we chose to stand idly by!"

Countess Michelle's brows furrowed, "But just now, Duke Edward's Seat of Fate has been shattered. If he hadn't been killed, how could the Seat of Fate be shattered?"

"What? The Seat of Fate is shattered?"

The Night King was shocked, "Countess Michelle, don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly!"

"If Duke Edward has really been killed..."

The Night King frowned and glared, "I will make the entire Hua country pay for it in blood!"

His black fingernails sprang out with a whoosh, and the fangs in his mouth numbered more than twenty!

…

On the other side, after Chen Xiao left Jiangcheng Medical College, he went back to the hospital to work.

As for the world-shaking event that had just happened, it was as if it had nothing to do with him, concealing his achievements and fame.

But there was no way he could hide this kind of thing. The video had already been spread, and everyone who knew him could recognize the face in the video as his.

When he returned to the hospital, everyone was still a little reserved at first.

But after Chu Luo took the lead and asked, "Director Chen, is the person in the video you?" everyone lost control and started asking Chen Xiao questions.

Chen Xiao had no choice but to lie and say that those were fake, just an entertainment video he had made with a friend.

But everyone wasn't stupid, how could they believe his nonsense?

In the end, Chen Xiao, annoyed, simply skipped work and went home.

Fortunately, his family didn't ask him anything about it, maybe they didn't pay attention to the videos online at all, or maybe this matter wasn't worth mentioning compared to Chen Xiao's other affairs.

And as time passed, and those videos completely disappeared from the internet, everyone slowly forgot about it.

That night, just as Chen Xiao's whole family was sitting together for dinner, an uninvited guest suddenly came to the door.