103: Those present are all old foxes.

Near Green Forest Villa.

Xiong Da and his group finally arrived before dawn.

Before they even entered the villa, they smelled the enticing aroma of boiled meat from afar.

The scent was truly irresistible, and several of the younger brothers following along spoke up.

"Boss, it looks like they really are boiling pork. We'll finally have a good meal today!"

"A Whole Pig Feast, look at you lot and your lack of ambition. Later, I'll get you some Yao Beasts to eat!"

Although Xiong Da said this, he was quite pleased with himself.

After all, his subordinates being able to eat a Whole Pig Feast was also thanks to his efforts.

But after entering the villa, everyone smelled a pungent scent of blood beneath the aroma of meat.

One of the subordinates complained.

"Damn, why is it so fishy? They didn't really kill a hundred pigs, did they?"

Xiong Da pointed at several others ahead who, like them, had come for the Whole Pig Feast and laughed.

"The Huangfu Family invited so many people this time. If they didn't prepare a hundred pigs, would there be enough for everyone?"

"Alright, stop dawdling. If we're late, we won't even get a pig's tail!"

"Let's go, hurry up!"

Xiong Da urged them on, completely unaware that their every move was being watched from a pavilion behind the villa.

"Big brother, everyone has arrived. Should we wait a bit longer?"

Huangfu Qing asked.

Huangfu He laughed instead, "Everyone is here, so what are we waiting for?"

"Though the plan is seamless, who can guarantee nothing will go wrong? Let's finish this quickly! We must avoid any complications from delays!"

"Yes!"

Huangfu Qing nodded and then left the pavilion... Inside the villa's main hall.

Xiong Da and his group took their seats.

There were at least two hundred people attending the feast this time; the entire hall was packed.

Seeing this, the last bit of worry in Xiong Da's heart vanished.

A younger brother nearby even exclaimed, "Mother of God, so many people! And those sitting in front are Golden Core Realm Experts. I've finally made something of myself!"

Xiong Da nodded, "Indeed! The Huangfu Family's sincerity is through the roof this time. It seems there really might be another reason behind Luo Meng's death!"

While the group was talking and laughing as they waited.

Suddenly, the doors to the main hall were closed.

A member of the Huangfu Family responsible for hosting the guests also spoke with a smile.

"Everyone, please be quiet. Our Whole Pig Feast is about to begin!"

"So early?"

Someone asked.

It was only a little after six in the morning; who starts a feast this early?

The person in charge smiled.

"This is mainly because more people are coming later. It's better for everyone to finish early to make room for the brothers arriving after. Please understand!"

As the person in charge spoke, the doors to the entire hall were completely shut.

The hall suddenly became somewhat dim.

It was truly early; the sky outside wasn't even fully bright yet.

While everyone was waiting for the Whole Pig Feast.

Suddenly, a scorching aura spread from the surroundings.

Most people still didn't know what was happening.

But the several Golden Core Realm Experts sitting at the front tables suddenly had their expressions darken.

Almost simultaneously, those few people jumped up from their seats.

They rushed toward the nearest doors.

However, just as they jumped, several streaks of flame sprayed down from the ceiling of the hall out of thin air.

The flames instantly enveloped those few people.

They immediately let out screams of agony.

In just a few breaths of time.

The flames dissipated, but those Golden Core Realm Experts hadn't even left behind bone powder.

Not even a single drop of blood could be seen.

Clearly, even the blood had been evaporated, leaving only a pungent, scorching scent of blood.

Everyone present was completely stunned. Golden Core Realm Experts... just died like that?

"This is the Huangfu Family's Dragon Flame Heaven-Burning Array! The Huangfu Family wants to kill us!"

Someone suddenly shouted.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall instantly turned into a chaotic mess.

Xiong Da and his group also wanted to escape in the chaos, but flames rolled all around, and they couldn't see where the exit was at all.

They could only watch helplessly as the surrounding flames, like walls of fire, rapidly closed in on them.

Those enveloped by the flames, regardless of their strength, almost instantly vanished on the spot, without even bone fragments remaining.

Xiong Da's face was ashen, and he was so desperate he couldn't say a word.

In the next instant, both he and his brothers were swallowed by the flames and disappeared completely... When Lu Zhenfeng arrived at Green Forest Villa, it was already half an hour later.

Looking at the location of Green Forest Villa from a distance, Lu Zhenfeng saw plumes of white smoke from fighting continuously rising from within the villa.

Besides the thick aroma of boiling pork, there was also a faint, lingering scent of blood.

"My Lord! Scouts ahead report that it is unusually quiet inside the villa!"

"I'm afraid we're late. Hurry up. Order the vanguard to enter the villa directly to inspect. Do not miss any suspicious clues!"

"Yes!"

The subordinate quickly responded.

The group quickened their pace.

Green Forest Villa.

Huangfu He sat down in a chair. Before he could bring the tea to his lips, Huangfu Qing's voice reached his ears.

"Big brother, this is bad!"

"City Lord Lu is personally leading men toward the villa!"

Huangfu He's expression changed upon hearing this, but it returned to normal in just a moment.

He slowly placed the teacup on the table, then stood up and smiled.

"The City Lord has actually graced us with his presence. Interesting!"

"Come, let's go out and see!"

Fifteen minutes later.

Outside Green Forest Villa, Huangfu He came face to face with the hurried Lu Zhenfeng.

"The City Lord's personal visit truly humbles this old man."

The two had been fighting openly and covertly for many years and were old rivals; how could they not know what the other was thinking?

They were both old foxes. If the people present hadn't been well aware of their relationship, they would have thought the two were great friends.

Lu Zhenfeng asked with a cold gaze.

"This Whole Pig Feast of the Huangfu Family Head is famous in Qingyang City. I also wanted to come and join the fun, but why do I see that this villa is somewhat quiet?"

"Furthermore, what is the deal with this scent of blood all over the mountain?"

Huangfu He laughed upon hearing this.

"The City Lord must be joking!"

"Since it's a Whole Pig Feast, then naturally pigs must be slaughtered. And as for slaughtering pigs, how can there be no blood?"

Lu Zhenfeng narrowed his eyes, looking suspicious. "Is this scent of blood really from pigs?"

The two had fought for so many years; how could they not understand the meaning behind each other's words?

"If it's not pig blood, what else could it be? Could it be human blood?"

"One mustn't joke like that. The Bright Moon Dynasty has strict laws, and with City Lord Lu maintaining order here in Qingyang City, how could such a thing as wanton murder happen?"

"Don't you agree, City Lord?"

Lu Zhenfeng sneered, "That's true, but I still want to ask: is this blood human blood?"

Facing Lu Zhenfeng's questioning, Huangfu He's expression remained unchanged as he said with a fake smile.

"Presumably, the City Lord has already searched the mountain. As for whether this is human blood or not, does the City Lord not have a conclusion in his heart?"

Lu Zhenfeng spoke calmly: "You and I can be considered old friends of many years. I want to hear you answer personally; that way, I'll be more at ease."

Huangfu He's face darkened, and he cursed inwardly.

"At ease," my ass. How could he possibly believe such words?

No matter what, he would not admit it.

As long as Lu Zhenfeng had no evidence, there was nothing he could do.