Chapter 155: Angel Bar

To his extreme fury, his spiritual power detection failed to discover a single living person. Before setting off, he had specially gathered information and pondered carefully before choosing this location. In this area, the majority were workers who toiled in factories operating under the empire's name. They labored extremely hard and simply had no extra time or energy to enjoy nightlife. Logically speaking, everyone should have been fast asleep by now, yet his spiritual power detection failed to reveal a single living soul. This was obviously abnormal.

Could someone have discovered him?

Xibao's eyes narrowed, but he was not flustered. He was quite familiar with the strength of the experts in Huazhong City and believed that no one truly posed a threat to him, save for that old monster from the Lan family. However, that old monster dared not leave the academy by a hundred miles, and he had deliberately chosen to operate five hundred kilometers away precisely to avoid him. As for the rest of the experts, even Hua Wu, he did not hold them in any regard. Therefore, even knowing it might be a trap, he felt no fear whatsoever. Firstly, before he made any move, what evidence did they have? Secondly, after the action, everyone would vanish, leaving even less evidence. Thirdly, this was a world where the strong preyed on the weak; if someone was an eyesore, one simply killed them!

"Sister Xianxian, we truly missed one detail by evacuating everyone. How can Xibao commit crimes, and with his strength, he must have already discovered the abnormality," Yue Kai said with some annoyance. Earlier, he had merely worried about ordinary civilians and completely ignored this simple problem. Now it seemed the loophole was far too large.

"Don't worry, little brother. Sister anticipated this long ago, which is why the ones evacuated this time were truly ordinary folk. As for those criminals who have committed misdeeds and crimes, I have gathered them in a bar ahead. Xibao will surely find his prey," Xianxian's words finally made Yue Kai's expression look a bit better.

Using criminals as bait gave him not the slightest psychological burden.

Sure enough, a smile surfaced at the corner of Xibao's mouth. Like a glutton discovering a delicacy, he instantly quickened his pace and walked toward the bar.

Right there was the aura he loved most. Compared to ordinary civilians, the flesh and blood of criminals were much more favored by the 'Blood-Scar Blade'. After all, virtually all criminals were heinous scoundrels who inherently carried a certain murderous intent. Once stimulated, the effect was far superior to that of ordinary people.

There were actually no fewer than a thousand people gathered here. Could all the residents be reveling tonight?

Xibao swept his spiritual power across the place, a sneer instantly appearing on his face. He tore off his face mask and strode toward the bar.

No matter how prosperous a planet was, the bar as a peculiar entity always managed to exist, just as all slums invariably harbored local ruffians and bullies. As the optimal place for bored individuals to pass the time, bar business had always been extremely booming, especially in an area filled with decadence and corruption, where drunkards drowning their sorrows in alcohol day in and day out were never in short supply.

"Angel Bar!"

A harmonious and beautiful name; yet unfortunately, completely contrary to its name were the evil and depravation within.

The spacious bar housed numerous private rooms, where people could not only drink and make merry, but countless dust-stained women provided all-inclusive services. The front hall was as vast as a soccer field, capable of simultaneously accommodating over a thousand people, making it one of the most famous venues in the Fifth Ring.

However, obviously, aristocratic scions like Xibao rarely appeared in such low-class, mass-market bars. The moment they saw him, the fierce-looking security guards instantly deflated like punctured balls, becoming exceptionally meek—a complete polar opposite of how they treated their own compatriots.

Second-class citizens were already a notch lower in front of imperial citizens, let alone nobles. Furthermore, the entire Huazhong City prioritized the interests of the nobility above all else. Once a noble's interests were violated, no leniency was shown whatsoever, and the offenders were hunted down and exterminated all the way. It was precisely through this iron-fisted ruling method that the fighting spirit of the people on Azure Planet was gradually erased, turning them into obedient slaves.

"My lord, please enter."

The security guard smiled humbly, his waist bending almost ninety degrees. That appearance was more respectful than meeting his own biological father, yet no one laughed at them; it seemed as though all of this was completely normal.

Xibao sneered disdainfully, not even glancing at the security guard as he walked straight in, his gaze scanning the crowd for targets. The night was long and targets were numerous; he did not wish to rush through things carelessly.

Those who caught sight of Xibao underwent drastic changes in expression, hastily bowing and retreating. These people were usually local tyrants in their own right, but they only knew how to bully ordinary commoners. When truly facing a powerhouse, they were more docile than little puppies. Xibao was long accustomed to the shameless nature of the Azure Planet people and comfortably enjoyed his superior status, taking a seat inside a private room.

The private room Xibao chose was relatively secluded. Normally, such rooms were used to carry out illicit shady dealings, with the primary advantage being soundproofing.

"My lord, I am Cheng Guan, the manager of Angel Bar. It is a great honor for my lord to visit our 'Angel Bar'. Please feel free to command us if you have any needs, and this humble one will wholeheartedly serve you."

Cheng Guan was a burly man in his forties with a saber scar across his face, looking extremely ferocious and bearing no resemblance whatsoever to the refined title of manager. At this moment, facing Xibao, he had cast aside his habitual fierce mask and become exceptionally docile and polite. For he had already recognized that this person was none other than the currently prominent young master of the Xi family, Xibao!

Over these past few days, Young Master Xibao's formidable reputation had once again resounded throughout the entire city, and there was hardly anyone who did not know of him. Especially his head-on confrontation with Yue Kai a few days prior, which had made him the absolute most hated candidate in the hearts of the common people. Cheng Guan knew deeply that such a big figure was definitely not someone a person like him could afford to provoke; the other party could crush him to death with a single finger just like squashing an ant.

Xibao's gaze landed on Cheng Guan, a trace of imperceptible malevolence flashing across the corner of his eyes as he revealed a cunning smile: "To think that even a tiny slum actually possesses an expert at the Mind-Body Unity realm. Truly quite good luck. Cheng Guan, are you willing to give everything for this young master?"

"I... I am willing. To be able to serve the young master, this humble one will not hesitate even to die ten thousand deaths." Cheng Guan had not expected Xibao to utter such words. Although it felt somewhat bizarre, he dared not refuse at all.

"Good! Very good! This young master appreciates your straightforwardness. I see your subordinates aren't bad either; call them all in so this young master can meet them!"

Xibao spoke on his own accord, completely disregarding Cheng Guan's opinion.

Cheng Guan was stunned for a moment, then grew excited. As a hoodlum mingling at the very bottom, his greatest wish was to one day wash away his identity as a second-class citizen and become a true citizen of the empire. Unfortunately, the empire was extremely harsh on the local indigenous people, and upgrading one's status required either major contributions or the patronage of powerful nobles.

Who could have imagined that this opportunity would quietly arrive by his side just like that? Young Master Xibao was currently a red-hot figure in Huazhong City! With his patronage, let alone becoming a formal citizen, even becoming a minor aristocrat was a possibility. This was a major event concerning descendants for generations to come; how could Cheng Guan not be thrilled?

Trembling with excitement, he opened his wrist-communicator and issued a gathering order on the public channel. Afterwards, he devoted himself entirely to the role of a flunky, standing low-browed and submissive beside Xibao awaiting instructions.

"Base races are always base. I truly don't know what gives that little wildling Yue Kai the right to be so arrogant." Xibao took a light sip of the fine wine in his cup, only to spit it out with a disgusted 'bah' and curse: "What the hell is this garbage? Is this meant for humans to drink? That's right, you lot aren't human at all, just a bunch of lowly slaves unworthy of enjoying good things."

Xibao disgustedly tossed the wine glass aside, a trace of bloodred involuntarily welling up in his eyes, and his hand gripping the hilt of his blade began to tremble slightly.

At this moment, Yue Kai was encountering some trouble.

"Kid, this is not a place you should come to. Before this lord gets angry, get the hell far away quickly, or don't blame me for being impolite." This was a complete polar opposite to Xibao's treatment. The guards at the gate barely even glanced at Yue Kai before crudely spitting and speaking viciously.

Yue Kai could not help feeling speechless. These fellows were truly snobs!

"Can't just anyone enter a bar? Why won't you let me in?"

"Damn it, the kid still dares to talk back, got some guts!" The guard turned his head to size up Yue Kai, a bizarre glint flashing in his eyes: "Good kid, I didn't expect you to look so pretty. Our Angel Bar happens to lack a few young masters like you. Are you willing to come work for us? One battle wolf coin a month—absolutely top-tier income."

To the people here, one battle wolf coin a month could indeed be considered top-tier income. However, what exactly was a "young master" supposed to do? Judging from ancient books, it didn't seem to have a very positive explanation.

"Your place still lacks young masters? What are young masters used for, and why is the pay so high?" Yue Kai was taken aback, never expecting the boss here to actually be such an interesting person, willingly serving others as a servant.

"Young masters are naturally here to enjoy blessings. When free, they accompany wealthy dowagers and coax young misses; when guests with special fetishes arrive, they can also present their hips to welcome the crowd. In short, it's an absolutely relaxed and completely comfortable good job!"

The guard introduced it triumphantly, failing to notice that Yue Kai's face had already changed color. He gritted his teeth and said, "Isn't what you're describing just being a male prostitute?"

The guard laughed heartily and said, "Kid, you catch on fast! Looks like you aren't an innocent virgin anymore either. What a pity, what a pity—if you were a virgin, you could have fetched a good price!"

"I'll virgin your sister!" Yue Kai could not help cursing out loud. Unable to bear it any longer, with two punches he knocked both men flat onto the ground. Although this young master was handsome and dashing, he looked nothing like a male prostitute!

Spreading out his spiritual power, however, he frowned.

"Little brother, it's far too noisy here, and these people are all vicious criminals whose brainwave consciousness is extremely chaotic, with murderous intent spreading everywhere. It's completely impossible to track Xibao." Xianxian's voice sounded somewhat depressed.

Yue Kai chuckled, appearing remarkably open-minded: "Sister also said that the people here are all heinous thugs and criminals. Since that's the case, we don't need to worry at all. If they die, they die; I am certainly not one of those pedantic righteous path fellows. As long as Xibao commits violence, I will always be able to detect it."