All the people who came to attend the award ceremony were arranged to stay in a hotel not far from the God's Tower.

The hotel was very luxurious, but there were many rules.

The priests in charge of arranging them told them sternly that if they wanted to go out, they could only walk around a few areas near the hotel, not enter the areas where the nobles lived, not get close to the God's Tower, not use cards, not use auxiliary cards, and God's Cards could not use skills. In addition, there was a curfew in the Central City at night, and they could not go out after 12 o'clock... and so on.

Gu Xingmian was shocked when he heard it, but others were used to it. After all, it was the location of the temple, so it was understandable that the rules were a little strict.

As for not being able to use auxiliary cards, everyone could understand that the Central City was such a safe place, and there was no need to use auxiliary cards unless they were causing trouble.

Gu Xingmian had no choice but to follow the local customs.

After dinner, everyone went out in groups of three or four. Fu Fenglin and the others came to call Gu Xingmian and Xiao Qiong, but they refused.

Only after everyone left did Gu Xingmian enter Xiao Qiong's spiritual body, sneaking around the main force and heading towards the noble area.

They didn't have much time to stay in the central city. They had to leave after the award ceremony tomorrow. If they wanted to find Clement, tonight was the only night.

Fortunately, in order to prevent them from wandering around, the priest gave them a map. According to the map, Xiao Qiong quickly found the area where the nobles lived.

Although it was forbidden to use auxiliary cards, with Xiao Qiong's ability, even without auxiliary cards, climbing over the wall with bare hands was not a problem.

But this area is too big, and it is impossible to have the identification of each family on the map, so they can only use the most stupid method, looking for it one by one.

Perhaps they trust the security of the Central City. The servants and bodyguards here are all ordinary people, and they can't find Xiao Qiong at all.

After searching for a few families, Gu Xingmian realized that this efficiency was too low, so he discussed with Xiao Qiong: [Why don't we think of another way, otherwise we won't find it tomorrow if we search one family after another.]

Xiao Qiong thought for a while: [How about we go to their study to see if there is a map of this area?]

Gu Xingmian: [Good idea!]

So, the two of them immediately changed their strategy, and Xiao Qiong quietly sneaked into a villa and found the study.

The study was very dark, but fortunately Xiao Qiong had good eyesight. He walked to the desk lightly and pulled the drawer. With the moonlight coming through the window, he saw that there were a few books in the drawer.

Gu Xingmian was alerted: [Take a quick look, is it a map or a family tree or something like that?]

Xiao Qiong slowly pulled open the drawer. Gu Xingmian vaguely saw the white cover of the book through his line of sight. It seemed to have something drawn on it, but before he could see it clearly, his spirit body suddenly shook. The next second, Xiao Qiong had already "banged" the drawer shut.

Gu Xingmian was shocked: [What are you doing! Such a loud noise, aren't you afraid of attracting people! ! 】

Xiao Qiong paused, trying to calm his spirit, and then said: [It's okay, no one is coming. 】

Gu Xingmian: [Okay, since no one is here, how about I come out of my spirit and look for it with you...]

[No need! ]Xiao Qiong refused without hesitation.

Gu Xingmian: [? Why? ]

Xiao Qiong was about to speak, but his expression suddenly changed: [Someone is coming! ]

He nimbly got behind the heavy curtains.

Just after hiding, the door of the study was pushed open, and then the light was turned on, and the whole room suddenly became bright.

However, along with the light, there were several heavy gasps.

Gu Xingmian and Xiao Qiong were stunned at the same time, and then Gu Xingmian was knocked down by the surging spirit again.

Gu Xingmian: Fuck! ! ! !

He knew what was going on outside, and by the way, he also knew what was painted on the cover of the book in the drawer that Xiao Qiong had closed before.

Moreover, there were two men outside!!

This was so embarrassing.

Xiao Qiong looked straight ahead, but the sound kept drilling into his ears.

There was no expression on his face, but his spirit was very honest. Gu Xingmian was like a small boat in the turbulent waves.

Gu Xingmian could only think to himself: I should have come out earlier, at least it wouldn't be so embarrassing. Fortunately,

the time they spent making love outside was not long. However, after the two of them finished their business, they didn't leave, but leaned against each other to flirt and talk.

Xiao Qiong and Gu Xingmian were forced to listen to the story of a pair of unfortunate lovers... to be more precise, the lovers were forced to have an affair in private because of the reality.

Gu Xingmian rolled his eyes and just wanted the two to finish their story and leave so that they could leave this embarrassing place.

Who knew that the two became more and more excited, and Gu Xingmian was thinking about whether he should just suggest Xiao Qiong to knock them both out, when he heard a familiar name from them.

"...The new head of the Melorn family? Ha, he gave up the enjoyment of a noble family and took the initiative to bear the blood punishment. Don't you think he is a fool?"

"Isn't he the only bloodline of the Melorn family? The temple actually allowed him to do that. What if he can't bear the blood punishment?"

"Well, the temple dare not break the oath. Moreover, for the temple, it's just right that he can't bear it. It's easier to control him when he's crazy..."

...

Gu Xingmian's heart tightened when he heard it.

Although he didn't understand some of the information, he could hear from the words of these two people that Clement's situation was not very good. He wanted to hear more, but unfortunately these two guys who only had yellow waste in their heads started flirting again after a few words, which made him so angry that he jumped up and down in Xiao Qiong's spiritual body.

Fortunately, before he and Xiao Qiong could no longer bear it, the two men finally stood up and planned to fight in another place. After

they left the study, Xiao Qiong came out from behind the curtain where he was hiding.

The air was still filled with an awkward smell.

Xiao Qiong almost held his breath and finally found the book they wanted on a bookshelf.

This is the genealogy of the eight noble families in Central City. Under the command of Gu Xingmian, Xiao Qiong flipped through it page by page.

This genealogy is very detailed, and all kinds of information about each member are recorded. However, Gu Xingmian found it a little strange as he looked at it. There are so many people in these families, and so many generations, why is there not a single card master?

He knew that the probability of a card master appearing was not high, but after so many years and so many people, it wouldn't be impossible that there wouldn't be one.

However, these thoughts only flashed through his mind for a moment.

Soon, Xiao Qiong turned to the Melorn family.

Gu Xingmian immediately focused and quickly found the information he wanted and confirmed the location of the Melorn ancestral home.

After Xiao Qiong heard what he said, he was about to put the genealogy back, but Gu Xingmian said: [Take it away.] After

he said this, Xiao Qiong didn't ask the reason, and stuffed the genealogy into his clothes, and then adjusted the position of the books on the bookshelf so that no one would notice that there was one missing.

After doing all this, he slipped out of the house and ran towards the Melorn ancestral home.

Clement was resting, but he didn't sleep well. He kept having nightmares that woke him up.

Clement wiped the sweat from his forehead and was about to get up to drink some water when he heard some rustling noises.

The servants of the Meloen family knew that he didn't like people around him when he was sleeping, so they all went to rest early and would never wander around the stairs without his permission.

Was it... someone who broke into his house?

Clement subconsciously clenched his fists, climbed up carefully, picked up the decorative dagger on the shelf, and walked towards the place where the sound came from.

On the other side, Gu Xingmian came out of Xiao Qiong's spiritual body, but he was still a little dizzy because he had been in the turbulent waves for too long. He almost knocked the vase off the table. Fortunately, Xiao Qiong reacted in time and held the vase, but it still made a little noise.

Gu Xingmian was sweating coldly and whispered, "I hope I won't wake anyone up..."

Before he finished speaking, Xiao Qiong turned around and grabbed Clement's hand holding the dagger like lightning. With a little force, Clement couldn't stand it and let go.

Gu Xingmian on the side had already reacted and leaned over to catch the dagger. He and Xiao Qiong cooperated very well.

The weak light of the wall lamp fell on their faces.

Clement's eyes widened: "You...you guys..."

Before Gu Xingmian had time to greet his old friend, he dragged Xiao Qiong into the room.

After entering the room, Clement leaned on the door and listened for a long time. It was not until Xiao Qiong said "No one came" that he breathed a sigh of relief and asked: "How did you find this place?"

Gu Xingmian did not answer his question, but frowned and said: "Why have you lost so much weight?"

Clement was startled, then hurriedly lowered his head, restraining the bitterness in his eyes.

After returning to the Central City, he built a thick armor for himself, but because of Gu Xingmian's words, it was broken.

After he had controlled his emotions, he raised his head and said, "I'm fine... But you guys, if you're found here, it'll be troublesome."

Gu Xingmian waved his hand, "It's okay, we'll be careful. - By the way, what happened to you?"

Clement pursed his lips.

He didn't want to tell his friends about the dirty and disgusting things of the nobles, but he also knew that Gu Xingmian and the others took such a big risk to come here just for him, how could he lie to them? Even if they would resent him after knowing the truth...

Clement was silent for a moment before telling them about his life experience and what happened after he met the priest.

"The priest told me that the ancestors of the eight noble families used secret methods to suppress the evil spirits with their blood, so the evil spirits hate us. The reason why Daning City was broken was... because of me..."

Clement's voice was harsh and he could hardly continue.

He covered his face with his hands, not daring to look at the expressions of Gu Xingmian and Xiao Qiong. It was he who killed Uncle Alfonso and killed so many people...

But he did not hear Gu Xingmian's angry curse. Instead, he said unhappily: "Nonsense, if it was really because of you, you have stayed in Daning City for so long, why didn't you see the evil spirits invade in the past few years, but only this year?"

Clement was stunned. He raised his head and stared at Gu Xingmian blankly.

"If you say so, I should be the one with the biggest problem." Gu Xingmian said, "Denning City was destroyed because I was there. I have also been to Quilmo City, which was destroyed. There was also Cor City..."

Gu Xingmian became more and more terrified as he spoke, "Fuck, if you calculate it this way, it can't really be related to me!"

Xiao Qiong covered his mouth and said helplessly: "What nonsense are you talking about again!"

Gu Xingmian pulled his hand off and said to Clement: "Anyway, don't be fooled by those charlatans. You've been fooled by PUA, and you're taking all the blame on yourself!"

Clement: "But..."

Gu Xingmian said righteously: "In this case, it's not right to blame the victim instead of the perpetrator! Besides, the temple has received so many offerings, and what have they done for the people? How dare you blame it all on you?"

Clement: "..."

Gu Xingmian spoke in a foul language, belittling the temple to nothing, but Clement's mood strangely improved.

Gu Xingmian's mouth was dry from swearing, so he quickly offered him a glass of water.

Gu Xingmian drank a sip of water to relieve his smoking throat, and then he remembered that he was so happy to swear that he forgot about the business, and quickly said: "By the way, what exactly is that blood punishment?"

Clement didn't expect that he even knew this, and was stunned for a moment.

Although he reacted quickly and found an excuse, Gu Xingmian didn't believe it. Under his questioning, Clément reluctantly said, "We can't reveal the specific content of the blood punishment. Don't ask. Anyway, I will be fine."

Gu Xingmian frowned.

But just as Clément understood him, he also understood Clément. If he refused to say it, no matter how he asked, he would not be able to utter a word.

He could only change the question: "What are your plans next? Are you going to leave here?"

Clement shook his head, then held down the anxious Gu Xingmian: "Don't worry about me, I'm fine."

Gu Xingmian: "With your condition, how can I believe that you are fine? You don't still believe those lies in the temple, I tell you..."

Clement interrupted him helplessly: "I'm not that stupid."

Gu Xingmian looked at him with distrust.

Clement choked for a moment, trying to restrain his impulse to beat him up. Not to mention whether he could beat him, there was also Xiao Qiong watching him covetously.

"Now I am the only one in the Melorne family with a blood concentration of more than 30%. The temple will not let me go, and they are very powerful. Even if I escape, they will catch me back in no time." Clement analyzed with him very calmly, "Besides, as long as I can survive the blood punishment, according to the oath, the temple can no longer control me, and then I can leave the Central City with dignity."

Gu Xingmian: "But..."

This is blood and punishment, it sounds scary. Hearing

the worry in Gu Xingmian's words, Clement smiled: "I'm fine, don't worry about me."

"Patience, but my greatest skill."

Gu Xingmian sighed, not knowing what to say.

Just as Clement analyzed, the power of the Temple spreads all over the continent of Saint Robert. If Clement wants to escape, he doesn't know where to go, and he might not even be able to escape from the Central City.

"Okay, curfew is coming soon, you guys should leave quickly." Clement's expression was serious, "During curfew, the Temple Knights will come out for patrols, and it will be troublesome if we run into them."

"Temple Knights?"

Clement nodded, "They are the guardians of the Temple and are extremely loyal to the Temple. Although they cannot control cards, they are very capable."

Gu Xingmian frowned and thought of the genealogy he had read.

What's going on? It's okay that the nobles don't have card masters, but there are no Temple Knights either?

Could it be that the feng shui of Central City is bad?

But Clement could not answer this question. Gu Xingmian could only enter Xiao Qiong's spiritual body with doubts, and then let him lead him back to his residence.

The way back was much simpler.

Xiao Qiong did not need to hide deliberately, his instinct allowed him to blend into the night naturally.

But when they were about to reach the hotel, Xiao Qiong suddenly stopped.

Gu Xingmian: [What's wrong?]

Xiao Qiong: [There's someone.]

As he spoke, he had already changed his route and ran to another road.

But they did not expect that their luck tonight was so bad. They just got rid of one team and ran into another team.

Although Xiao Qiong reacted in time, the other party still heard everything he did.

"Who are you?"

Xiao Qiong had never thought that they were so alert. When he heard the footsteps suddenly speed up, he quickly realized that he was exposed and turned around and ran at full speed.

Unfortunately, there was no place for them to hide on this road.

Xiao Qiong finally saw an alley and immediately turned around and rushed in. The alley was clean and there were houses on both sides. He could climb up and hide behind these houses...

At this moment, Xiao Qiong suddenly felt his hair stand on end. The warning from the danger made him lower his body and roll to the side.

The dangerous silver light almost brushed his back.

So fast!!

Xiao Qiong's pupils shrank slightly.

Although it was only one move, this man was faster than anyone he had ever seen. Xiao Qiong had almost no time to react before a sharp sword was already against his throat. Xiao

Qiong had no idea how many times he had fought with others since he was a child. He had lost before, but he had never lost like this, without any chance to fight back.

He raised his head and looked at the man opposite him.

He was tall and slender, wearing close-fitting black soft armor, short light blonde hair, and a golden half-mask on his face, revealing a beautiful lip and a sharp chin.

It all happened too fast.

Gu Xingmian had never thought that with how powerful Xiao Qiong was, he couldn't even withstand a single move from this temple knight.

This was the temple knight who was known as the most powerful warrior in the continent of Saint Robert.

Gu Xingmian's heart sank heavily.

The two sides faced each other in this quiet alley. Because of the curfew, there was no one on the street, and only the gentle sound of wind blew past their ears.

Xiao Qiong's hands seemed to be hanging naturally, as if he had given up, but in fact his muscles were tense. As long as he saw the slightest vulnerability in the opponent, he could instantly rise up and deliver a fatal blow to the opponent.

However, he couldn't find any chance at all.

His combat instinct told him that the opponent was invulnerable, leaving him no room to attack.

The sharp sword blade lay firmly across his vital area.

A pair of dark eyes were revealed from the holes in the golden mask, bottomless, looking at them as if without any emotion.

Xiao Qiong was very familiar with this look.

This is the look of a prey.

Just when Xiao Qiong and Gu Xingmian thought they couldn't escape tonight, the temple knight just looked at Xiao Qiong deeply, and then put away his sword. He didn't kill him, and didn't even have the intention to catch him.

Then he turned around and left the alley unexpectedly.

Gu Xingmian & Xiao Qiong: "?!!!"