In a room behind the underground bar, a woman was sitting on the sofa, with another woman standing behind her. Both were watching the screen on the wall, which clearly displayed the image of Lin Tian being stopped.

"Elder, these people belong to Elder Langde. By doing this, aren't we damaging Elder Langde's reputation?" The woman standing questioned doubtfully.

The woman on the sofa gazed at Lin Tian on the screen, smiling faintly, and said, "Langde and I are both popular candidates for the next lord, but I just can't stand that old fool. Why should he have the right to compete with me simply because he hides in a lab tinkering with experiments, while we have to fight on the front lines, risking great danger?"

"I just want to embarrass him and make him understand that true strength lies in force. Moreover, he actually sent a newcomer to deliver goods to me. If I still show him a good face, wouldn't it make it seem like I'm in need of him?" The woman continued to watch the screen, her eyes showing a hint of mischief.

The woman behind her wore a helpless expression and gently reminded, "Elder, Elder Langde is someone the Prince values highly. If we do this..."

"So what if we do this?" The woman on the sofa replied arrogantly, unwilling to back down. "Sinmore values strength above all. If I can overpower Langde, how would he have the face to compete with me?"

"Do you think being the lord is my ultimate goal?" The woman's tone suddenly dropped, her words turning cold.

The woman behind her was startled, "Elder, is your goal... the Prince?"

"Hmph, having followed me for so long, is there anything surprising about this? The Prince's position isn't for life. Why can't I strive for it? Our old opponent, Charlotte, is already a lord; she's one step ahead of me. As my most capable assistant, if you were in my shoes, would you willingly remain subordinate to me?"

The woman's eyes stayed on the screen, her face revealing no expression. After saying this, the room's atmosphere grew a bit heavy, with only the sound from the speaker conveying the sounds from the screen.

The woman standing suddenly knelt, somewhat fearfully saying, "Elder, I will always be loyal to you, without any ulterior motives!"

"Stand up, look at how frightened you are. Of course, I know you're loyal. You're already at the Marquis tier, and next comes the Duke. Although you haven't taken up any specific position, with your current achievements, you're not far from reaching the elder's position. Only when you achieve that can you do more for me, understand?" The woman said calmly.

"I understand." The standing woman responded respectfully.

At this moment, the screen showed a new development. Lin Tian glanced at Reya coldly and turned to leave. Reya and the two women exchanged glances and blocked Lin Tian's path.

"Want to leave? Hand over the medicine." Reya sneered, reaching out to snatch the password box from Rossi's hand.

Lin Tian merely chuckled lightly, reaching out to stop Reya. Reya looked disdainful, his fingers clawing to grab Lin Tian's wrist, exerting force instantly, trying to fling Lin Tian aside and make him look foolish.

Unexpectedly, no matter how he tried to shake, Lin Tian would not budge an inch. Lin Tian easily flipped his hand and broke free from Reya's control, leaving Reya stupefied on the spot.

Lin Tian looked up at the camera diagonally, speaking calmly, "Elder Asina, I know you're in there. If you think this test is sufficient, let us pass. If not, I'll leave immediately, and as for the medicine, I'll take it back intact."

"How dare you speak to the elder like that, seems like you don't intend to leave this door today." Reya's expression turned cold, and the other Blood Clan members stared intently at Lin Tian, this insolent 'novice', as if a battle was about to ensue.

Meanwhile, inside the room, the woman on the sofa stared at the screen for three seconds before suddenly laughing, "What an interesting newcomer, let them in. Don't let them damage our guests."

The woman behind her nodded, walking out of the room. In the underground bar's hall, Lin Tian was surrounded by numerous vampires, but he seemed oblivious, focusing his gaze on the passage inside the bar's hall, where a woman emerged from the back corridor.

The woman wore tight black leather clothes, with taut and powerful long legs, a slender waist, and a chest seemingly about to burst through the leather. Her fiery red hair was simply tied back, exuding a heroic, sexy wildness, which was Lin Tian's first impression of her.

Her appearance quieted the vampires in the hall. The woman stood at a distance and said coldly, "Let them in."

Reya and the others remained silent, stepping aside, but Reya's gaze still carried a hint of provocation towards Lin Tian, although Lin Tian didn't return even a glance, making Reya feel belittled.

Lin Tian glanced briefly at the leather-clad woman before leading Rossi and the others forward. Under the guidance of the leather-clad woman, Lin Tian and his team arrived outside a room.

The woman didn't knock but looked at Lin Tian, saying, "The elder will only see you. The others will wait outside."

Lin Tian turned back to signal Rossi, "Give her the medicine."

Rossi stepped forward two steps, handing the password box to the leather-clad woman. She took it, and only then did she open the door, motioning for Lin Tian to enter.

"Mr. Lin..." Hicks Butler called softly, a relieved expression on his face.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Lin Tian reassured, walking in without looking back, while the door closed slowly behind him.

After entering, descending a few steps, Lin Tian arrived at a spacious hall. This underground hall was as large as a basketball court, with walls made of huge stone blocks adorned with complex carvings. On the ceiling were several oil paintings, seemingly narrating a story.

On the opposite wall was a large screen displaying the scene of the underground bar. In front of the screen was a table and a sofa, where a woman sat, but from Lin Tian's angle, he could only see her black hair, as her body was obscured by the sofa.

"Elder, he is here." The leather-clad woman said respectfully.

The woman on the sofa slowly stood, yet her body was still covered by a black cloak, making it indistinguishable whether she was plump or skinny, old, or young.

Lin Tian was somewhat curious, wondering what this woman who dared to oppose Elder Langde looked like. Langde presented himself as a middle-aged man; what about this female elder? Was she an old lady with a face full of wrinkles, or like Charlotte, an extraordinarily charming beauty?

The woman slowly turned around, finally facing Lin Tian directly, but when Lin Tian saw her appearance, he was stunned.

"You..." Lin Tian stared at the woman in front of him, unable to help but utter a word.

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