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Compared to the ease of the day, the approach of nightfall made everyone serious.

"In two more hours, we will arrive. I hope there will be no slip-ups," Yi Chentian said with a serious expression.

Gu Xiaoxi looked out the window and lifted her wrist to check her watch.

Seven o’clock in the evening!

"Open the map and see where we are now," Gu Xiaoxi ordered.

Yun Xiao opened the display on the plane, which showed the area around the border of Qing State Country. "It’s still early! A two-hour flight, but it would take at least twelve hours by car."

Gu Xiaoxi examined the map, as if talking to herself, "In another twenty minutes, we will pass over Moerte Prairie at the border of Qing State."

"Yes!" Yun Xiao replied.

But Gu Xiaoxi clapped her hands, grabbed her weapon, stood up, and said to everyone, "I order everyone to prepare in twenty minutes; we are landing on the prairie."

"What?" Jing Haoran asked in confusion, "If we land on the prairie, how do we get to the World Alliance? There’s a thousand kilometers between us, plus a strait."

"Compared to taking a detour, it would be scarier if we’re spotted by Qing Lian’s kind. Since I am the captain, my plan naturally takes everyone’s safety into account. We have to not only complete the mission but also bring everyone back alive."

Gu Xiaoxi glanced at everyone and continued, pointing at the map, "Look, this area is mountainous, not suitable for parachuting. If we fly low now, we can parachute down from this prairie, then regroup on the prairie. There is a road here, and it’s a major traffic route, so we can hitch a ride to leave.

Before dawn, we will arrive at the strait, then rent a boat to go directly to the port of the International Alliance. By that time, they can meet us here."

At that moment, everyone fell silent.

"What are you dawdling for? If we encounter a strong member of the Vampire Royalty, we definitely won’t be able to defeat them. This is a very safe plan," Gu Xiaoxi said with a serious face.

At that time, everyone quickly got ready to parachute.

Gu Xiaoxi went to the cockpit and said to the pilots, "We will land on Moerte Prairie, and start flying at low altitude now. After we parachute, the two of you return to base!"

"Isn’t that a bit problematic? How do we explain our return to our superiors?" the two pilots asked with serious expressions.

"Just listen to me, staying alive is what matters now," Gu Xiaoxi said.

Once everyone was ready, the plane gradually began to fly at a lower altitude.

Gu Xiaoxi unlocked the iron cage holding Qing Lian.

Qing Lian, puzzled, stared at her, "What are you trying to do?"

Gu Xiaoxi smiled without saying a word, "Naturally, I’m taking you flying!"

She put shackles on Qing Lian and then locked her hands behind her back.

Gu Xiaoxi, with her parachute on her back, punched Qing Lian and knocked her out.

The violent punch made everyone wince.

"Start jumping; I’ll take care of her. Have you all got the rendezvous point clear?" Gu Xiaoxi asked.

"Yes!"

These people were all trained in various skills, and she didn’t need to worry about them. As long as she gave an order, they would complete it.

The moment the cargo hold door opened, a fierce wind blew fiercely.

Taking advantage of the night, everyone jumped one after another.

Gu Xiaoxi was the last to jump, holding Qing Lian, which was a bit strenuous, but she was entirely capable of it.

The sharp wind whistled in her ears, and Gu Xiaoxi, looking at the gradually rising moon, revealed a smile.

It seemed their luck was good; as long as there was moonlight, their operation would be more convenient.

The moment the parachutes deployed, a dozen ’mushrooms’ scattered in the air, and everyone, guided by the moonlight, tried to control their parachutes to land in one direction.

Twenty minutes later, Gu Xiaoxi, carrying Qing Lian, successfully landed on the ground.

On the prairie, the evening breeze was gentle.

Gu Xiaoxi packed up the parachute, and at that moment, Qing Lian woke up.

When she saw that Gu Xiaoxi had already landed her on the ground, she said angrily, "Gu Xiaoxi, what trick are you playing now!"

"Naturally, I’m safely taking you to the International Alliance," Gu Xiaoxi said with a smug smile. "You’re awake just in time; let’s go."

Gu Xiaoxi grabbed Qing Lian by the collar and hoisted her up.

Qing Lian’s feet were also shackled, and her hands were locked behind her back. Escaping was impossible.

Characteristic of vampires is not feeling pain, being resilient, and fast.

Now, shackled, Qing Lian was no match for half of Gu Xiaoxi’s skill, so escape was out of the question.

"They say humans are cunning, and that’s indeed true," Qing Lian said, not expecting Gu Xiaoxi to resort to such a tactic. If anyone came to rescue her tonight, they would definitely come up empty-handed.

Gu Xiaoxi, holding the chain and carrying her backpack, curled her lip indifferently, "Don’t put it that way.

It’s not about intelligence; it’s about your species.

Many years ago, vampires also evolved from humans.

It’s just that you are ultimately not human, and no matter how long you live, you won’t become smarter. "

"How dare you insult us...the Blood Emperor won’t let you off," Qing Lian said, her fangs bared in anger.

"Are you scaring me? If anyone dares to commit a crime, even the Blood Emperor will be arrested and brought to justice," Gu Xiaoxi said coldly.

Qing Lian, unable to retort Gu Xiaoxi, furiously charged at her, hoping to knock Gu Xiaoxi down and then escape.

Who would have known, Gu Xiaoxi moved incredibly fast, managing to leave behind only afterimages where she had stood as Yun Xiao collided with them several times.

"It seems you’re not that hungry! You still have the energy to fight with me! Qing Lian, I advise you to give up on the idea of escaping and save your strength," Gu Xiaoxi said, holding the chain.

Half an hour later, everyone successfully met up at the designated location.

After counting the number of people, Gu Xiaoxi looked toward everyone and said, "I feel that with so many of us, it’s inconvenient to move together. Let’s split up."

"How should we split up?"

"Jing Haoran will take four people by car and leave first. Go to the designated port and rent a ship to wait for us. The rest will split into two groups and leave in separate cars," Gu Xiaoxi instructed.

They had learned to disguise themselves, so there was no need to worry that they wouldn’t be able to cross the border.

The territory of Qing State Country wasn’t very large, and as they were traveling in a straight line, they would quickly reach the International Alliance.

At the same time.

International news reported an airplane incident.

A plane from Liuli Country headed to the International Alliance was attacked while flying over Qing State Country by several masked individuals.

Their methods were incredibly violent, as they forcibly cut open the rear cargo door of the plane.

However, these people did not rob or kill anyone. After circling inside the plane and not finding what they were looking for, they disappeared without a trace.

Fortunately, the plane did not malfunction and safely made an emergency landing at Qing State’s airport.

Currently, all passengers are safe. Only some elderly and children were frightened.

Of course, Gu Xiaoxi did not know that they had truly dodged a bullet.

...

The next morning, at dawn.

Gu Xiaoxi and her group arrived on time at the port of Qing State, where Jing Haoran had already rented a pleasure boat.

The twelve people did not hesitate at all and pushed Qing Lian onto the boat.

Gu Xiaoxi’s journey so far had been smooth; their boat had just left the port.

The people who had damaged the plane last night appeared at the port.

"King, we are too late. They have vanished. We can no longer track Qing Lian’s scent," a tall and lean man knelt on the ground.

At this moment, the sunlight gradually rose above the sea level.

The man called King had flaxen hair down to his shoulders and under his black robe stood a tall and imposing figure, majestic as a mountain.

He had a face as handsome as a demon’s, with only his lips devoid of color, and his gaze was as fierce as that of an eagle.

In the dawn’s light, he smiled sinfully and bloodthirstily.

"Then search for me at sea!" he commanded.

...

"Gu Xiaoxi, look at this news! The airplane incident, could it be the work of the Blood Clan?" Jing Haoran said with a grave expression.

Gu Xiaoxi was also startled when she saw the news. Luckily, nothing happened to the passenger plane, otherwise, she would have been greatly at fault.

She had led everyone to transfer planes to land, but the other party, not knowing, mistook the plane, almost leading to an accident.

Fortunately, she had intelligently led everyone to escape. Otherwise, who knows how many casualties there would have been. Perhaps, Qing Lian might have been rescued as well.

It would be the greatest tragedy if her comrades died and they failed to complete their mission.

"Speed up the boat. I’ve already contacted the International Alliance. They will send people to meet us at the port," Gu Xiaoxi ordered.

"Yes!"

The pleasure boat sailed into the heart of the sea, where Qing Lian’s aura was clearly much weaker.

The scorching sun combined with the salt in the sea breeze was fatal damage for vampires.

"She’s not going to die, is she?" Jing Haoran asked, worried as he looked at Qing Lian convulsing on the ground.

If she died on the way, it would not be good.

Gu Xiaoxi glanced at Qing Lian. Hunger and environmental factors had taken their toll on Qing Lian, who was already not deeply versed in her craft, which was quite normal.

"There’s an island ahead; let’s stop there for a bit," Gu Xiaoxi suggested.

"Stop for what?" everyone asked, puzzled.

"To find her something to eat. If she dies before we deliver her, we won’t be able to claim the reward," Gu Xiaoxi explained.

At this, everyone grew alert!

Failing the mission and missing out on the reward... That was unthinkable!

The boat approached the small island.