Walking out of the office, people eyed Lin Hai with a strange, cautious gaze.

A security guard became the CEO, something that could happen in movies and novels, but in reality, it was too much of a shock for everyone.

Everyone had a curious, complex, and awe-struck mindset, even some were secretly considering if they had ever wronged President Lin before.

The security department led by Fan Jian, the first group of guards to follow Lin Hai, all felt a sense of vindication.

They were often scorned by Wang Dajun's special forces veterans, but now, those guys intentionally or unintentionally avoided them, which felt incredibly satisfying.

Even the receptionist Xiao Fang was rather pleased, because among the five girls rotating at the front desk, others used to be indifferent to her, but now they were as warm as real sisters, all because she seemed to have a close relationship with Lin Hai.

There were also those who felt insecure, fearing that Lin Hai would fire them, so they worked with trepidation.

Leaving the company, Lin Hai observed on his way that several female white-collar workers were casting flirtatious glances at him; indeed, power is the best attire for a man.

Crossing the street, Lin Hai took a cab to the secret detention location of Qiu Yu and Gao Chao, a newly opened KTV by Kui Wood Wolf, which could serve as a safe house if pursued and also because it was close to his villa. After the interrogation, he could go home to slack off and have some fun with the Thirteen Butterfly girls.

Stepping into the deserted alley,

suddenly Lin Hai felt a chill on his back, as if he were being stalked by a terrifying creature.

He quickly turned around and, trusting his intuition, saw an old-fashioned Rolls-Royce parked not too far away, a model rarely seen nowadays.

The chill and the tingling sensation on his scalp were emanating from the car, as if a terrifying creature inside was watching him.

The car door opened, and the driver stepped out.

Black leather pants, high heels, long legs, and a huge "breast" that trembled with every step, dark red mushroom-cut short hair, tempting red lips, long eyelashes, and smoky makeup gave her the vibe of a non-mainstream "princess" from a KTV nightclub.

However, Lin Hai didn't dare to underestimate this woman; even her gestures radiated immense power.

He couldn't be sure if this woman was the one he had encountered before, as they hadn't confronted each other directly.

The woman walked to the passenger side and respectfully opened the door.

A pair of delicate black leather shoes appeared in the sunlight.

Following that, a black, eerie umbrella extended from the car.

With a "pop," the umbrella opened, shielding the sunlight.

A middle-aged man dressed in medieval European noble attire walked out and stood before Lin Hai, with a striking red cape draped over his back.

"Hello, King Yan."

The man slightly lifted his head, the sunlight filtered by the black umbrella revealing his pale, bloodless face, smiling at Lin Hai.

"Who are you?" Lin Hai felt an immense pressure and chill emanating from the man, reminiscent of when he had unintentionally broken into that ancient castle and stood before a coffin.

Later, he had been inexplicably attacked and deemed the situation hopeless, as he failed to find the items commissioned by his employer, and had to withdraw. During that time, he had also fought an indistinct figure in the darkness, but the brief faceoff hadn't determined a winner.

Intuition told him that this strange man with golden hair and blue eyes, quite handsome, was the Blood Earl.

"Excuse the intrusion, allow me to introduce myself, I am Nicholas Dracula from the International Dark World, often referred to as the Blood Earl. I didn't expect to encounter you again on the ancient land of Huaxia."

"I don't know what you're talking about. King Yan? You must be mistaking me for someone else."

Lin Hai's expression was one of utter confusion.

"I remember the scent of your blood, unmistakable. To think, the King of Assassins is really from Huaxia, the ancient and splendid Chinese civilization and the land of Yanhuang, indeed can breed elite warriors."

"Blood Earl? The master of the Abyss Castle?"

Since the other party had confirmed his identity, there was no need to pretend anymore.

"It seems you know about me too, and that really makes me happy." The Blood Earl wore a charming smile that could enchant a crowd of noblewomen.

"What do you want with me?" Lin Hai asked calmly.

"I'm here just to take a few things and then leave immediately, after all, Huaxia, for someone like me, is taboo land, I can't stay too long, or I might die here," the Blood Earl said with a smile.

"Oh? What do you want?"

"Initially, I wanted a new toy, her name is Ouyang Xiaoya, but after seeing you, I've changed my mind. You seem more interesting, the scent of your blood is truly wonderful, tsk tsk."

The Blood Earl eerily licked his lips, his inhuman eyes held a trace of fervor.

"Oh? To make me your toy? Heh, you wouldn't happen to be gay, would you?" Lin Hai chuckled, looking at the Blood Earl, and added, "Many have wanted my life, alas, none have succeeded."

"Perhaps I can succeed." Confidence was written on the Blood Earl's face, and behind him, a fiery-haired woman and a burly man stepped forward, with no aura of killing intent, but it was evident they were two Supreme Experts with second-tier strength.

"If you want my life, that's fine, but first, you must offer something as collateral."

"Oh? What might that be?" The Blood Earl asked with slight curiosity.

"Your life for collateral. A life for a life, how about it?" Lin Hai asked smilingly, the veins in his hands already bulging.

"Haha, I'm getting more and more interested in you." The Blood Earl slowly undid his cloak, rhythmically playing with his fingers: "Come back with me to the Abyss Castle. I won't take your life, I just like your blood."

"Sorry, but if you want my blood, you'll also need to stake your life." Lin Hai replied with a smile, casually lighting a Hongmei cigarette and taking a puff.

"I don't like resistance, it's only through submission that one can receive a reward. Oh, it's getting late, if discovered by the terrifying creatures of Huaxia, I'll be killed, so I must kill you first, even though a dead toy is not as fun."

The Blood Earl, smiling, walked towards Lin Hai, until they were like strangers brushing past each other.

At the moment they were about to brush past, the Blood Earl made his move.

Like a gruesome demon climbing out of a coffin, with the raise of his hand, he seemed like he would devour everything.

Lin Hai strolled as if leisurely walking through a courtyard, yet his speed was not inferior to the Blood Earl's.

In the blink of an eye as they passed by, the distance between them became zero.

One, like the appearance of a Demon King; the other, like an invincible war god emerging from a mountain of corpses and seas of blood.

Fist and claw collided fiercely.

Silent as the grave!

There was no magnificent display as imagined, no shattering of the earth, just a faint crisp sound.

Lin Hai was on top, the Blood Earl on the bottom.

Seconds later, crack!

The tremendous force of Lin Hai's punch directly shattered the concrete floor beneath the Blood Earl's feet.

Crack crack—