Why isn't what I command considered a beast?

"There must be other 'Peck-Peck' creatures in this hotel. Little sister, you and your pet are so powerful, let's hurry and go find them so we can help the others."

The woman continued talking to herself while reaching out to grab Mingxi's hand.

Mingxi didn't dodge; instead, she calmly thrust her lightsaber forward.

The sword thrust forward without the slightest hesitation or pause, its momentum like a rainbow.

Its speed and efficiency were astounding, leaving people in awe.

Even so, the woman easily dodged it!

Although the surprise on her face betrayed her inner unease.

"How did you..."

Mingxi curled her lips into a half-smile as she looked at the woman whose expression had drastically changed. "What? How would I know you have a problem?"

The woman pressed her lips tightly together, knowing that her subconscious reaction had given her away.

He stared at Mingxi with a serious and wary expression, his hands behind his back, secretly...

Mingxi didn't have time to stare at her.

I don't want to give her a chance to fight back!

This woman was full of flaws from the moment she appeared.

First and foremost is its appearance.

Despite her simple clothing, her exposed skin was exceptionally well-maintained, smooth and radiant, almost as good as that of a female celebrity.

Is it reasonable?

If you really want to argue about it, it's reasonable.

But would a normal person notice the supernatural being lying dead when they open the door, instead of her, Xiao Yinhua, Lan Yueliang, and the other two living people (or beasts) who are closer to her?

When a normal person encounters a violent incident, their first thought is not to call the police or run away, but to morally coerce others to save them.

Not to mention her exaggerated tone and gestures, and her wary eyes…

All Mingxi can say is, if you don't have the acting skills, don't force yourself to act!

Even a blind man could see you had a problem.

All signs indicate that this woman could not possibly be a legitimate guest of the hotel, but rather someone deliberately placed here as a hidden hand or accomplice.

They're in cahoots with Zhuozhuo Yuan!

"Time and space stand still!"

"Frozen Wind!"

Under the woman's astonished and panicked gaze, Xiao Yinhua and Lan Yueliang made their moves simultaneously.

It solidly froze people into ice sculptures.

You won't die for now.

Judging from the fact that the woman was able to quickly dodge her attacks, it can be inferred that she was most likely also a beast tamer, and her physical strength level was not low.

The reason she didn't summon her pet was probably to lower her guard.

However, it's also possible that she has a ghost-type pet that has been following her invisibly.

However, after the widespread sweep of Lan Yue Liang's freezing winds just now, this possibility can basically be ruled out.

but--

"We cannot rule out the possibility that there are other hidden forces operating within this hotel."

We need to be more careful.

……

Like fleeting clouds and grey dogs.

Stars fall into the wild.

The Yang family's treasure appraisal event was held in the Yang family's main residence in Tianhe City, a manor spanning over 10,000 square meters.

Before six o'clock in the afternoon, the invited guests began to appear one after another outside the Yang Family Manor.

Whether due to the prestige of the Yang family or their own interest in the appraisal event, many celebrities and dignitaries attended.

Moreover, such private banquets are an important way for the upper class to network and build relationships.

It also represents face and friendship.

So even if they can't come themselves, they will send a younger member of the family.

Inside a secluded room in the brightly lit main building of the Yang family.

"Still no news?"

The man with a fan-shaped beard on his chin stared blankly at the woman standing in front of him.

If Mingxi were there, she would recognize that this woman is the actress Meng Xinxin.

At this moment, Meng Xinxin was completely different from her previous pure white jasmine flower appearance.

She was wearing a simple, sharp black suit, her expression serious, her eyes sharp and cold.

Those unaware of the truth would definitely think she and Meng Xinxin are twin sisters, not the same person.

"Reporting to the patriarch, no."

Meng Xinxin's voice is no longer sweet and gentle.

Instead, it has a very cold and deep sound quality.

"The staff previously stationed inside the hotel have all lost contact. Their last message was sent before the magnetic field was disturbed, so it cannot be used as a reference."

Sending more people over might attract the attention of the Special Criminal Investigation Bureau, so I didn't make any arrangements.

The bearded man nodded: "Yes, you can do it. The deaths of those undercover agents don't matter, they won't expose us anyway. But the Clawed Vengeance cannot be lost; we must find it! Especially that Clawed Vengeance couple!"

He paused, then narrowed his eyes, looking at the woman's beautiful face, and asked, "Xin Xin, don't you think the Special Criminal Investigation Bureau arrived a bit too quickly this time? Based on the capabilities of the nuclear shield, it should have been able to block out the hotel for at least 3 hours."

Sensing the man's cold, scrutinizing gaze, Meng Xinxin remained calm and composed, knowing that the head of the family was not doubting her.

Instead, they suspected that someone else within the Yang family had leaked information to the Special Criminal Investigation Bureau.

"It was indeed a bit fast, more than an hour ahead of schedule."

"Hmm, investigate this matter secretly. If... you know what to do."

"Yes."

Yang Zhenhua once again brought up the Zhuozhuo Wrongful Group, which has not yet returned.

They went through all that trouble not to deliver a major case to the Special Criminal Investigation Bureau, but for what Mingxi had.

Logically speaking, even if the Special Criminal Investigation Bureau arrived a little too quickly...

Even if he were to poke his way out of trouble, he should be able to return safely.

"Maybe they didn't find Mingxi? Mingxi escaped, and the plan was delayed? Or maybe they found Mingxi and got what we wanted, but then ran off with the goods?"

Meng Xinxin speculated.

Yang Zhenhua shook his head.

"Although Zhuozhuo Yuan is vicious, we have signed a sworn oath with them, and they would never break it."

The Oath of Fate is a golden leaf on the Oath of Fate Tree, a grass-type extraordinary creature.

It can be used to form temporary contracts. It is a special material with strong causal effect. Violating the oath will result in the random deprivation of one ability.

It could be a skill, a physical condition, or even lifespan.

It works on both humans and supernatural beings.

The Oath Tree is a legendary extraordinary creature, and it can only grow 12 golden leaves in its lifetime, so the Oath Token is not something that can be easily obtained.

Their Yang family had an ancestor who had once made a contract with a Vow Tree, which is why they have 12 Vow Tokens.

When it reached him, there were only 5 left.

I used one twelve years ago.

I used one of those coins in a transaction seven years ago.

Another one was used this time.

Now only two remain.

In short, there must be some other reason why Zhuozhuo didn't return.

"Dong dong dong."

The knocking interrupted Yang Zhenhua's thoughts.

"Master, Magistrate Zhang is here," the butler reminded from outside the door.

"I'll be right there."

Now that things have come to this, let's focus on making this treasure appraisal event a success.

As for the troublesome Mingxi and the missing Zhuozhuo Yuanqun, we'll have to wait until the appraisal event is over to discuss them.

Yang Zhenhua could never have imagined the storm that would rage around the treasure appraisal event he was personally hosting.