Chapter 200 - 169.1 : Suspec (1/2)

Waves after waves of incinerating orange flames washed over the first floor, burning those who couldn't resist yet not completely killing them. This explosion caused a huge ruckus as painful wails resounded. The red-haired youth, Elo Huo was also surprised by this sudden explosion but he wasn't that afraid. He circulated his Nether Energy and conjured a red protective barrier around himself and the woman.

He was a natural flame controller so the flames would deal less with him but that was not the case for the woman. Furthermore, the explosion was not that strong to the point of killing him but he sensed a bit of danger from it which led him to subconsciously protect himself.

A bit of time passed and the flames were finally subdued by the majority of the guests, including Elo Huo. Although none was killed, none could deny the devastating damage it caused to the first floor. The floor became black and the walls turned into ash with only a few treasures making it out intact.

Rizaki is a terrifying skill and even with a bit of intelligence applied to it when activated, if it is coupled with a fierce offensive attribute such as Fire, the consequences could only be as such, if not more.

”Who dares cause trouble in our treasury house!”

A voice accompanied by a thick and pressuring aura rang in the ears of the spectators outside and the guests inside. The arrival of the pressure even changed the red-haired youth relaxed expression to a solemn one. Even someone as powerful as himself felt the overwhelming pressure but despite his arrogance, he wasn't angry, he was a bit wary of such existence.

Soon, they discovered who was the source of this voice and pressure. It was actually a grey-haired old man with a short height and very pale face. He seemed to be on the verge of death and even a bit of wind would shake kill him. He had an inclined spine and seemed like a mortal from a first look, but none did dare to underestimate him as they felt the immense pressure he was emanating.

Seeing the destruction caused by the flames, the old man's expression wasn't pleasant at all, his brows were furrowed and the pressure he was emitting doubled, causing the people inside to became pale.

”None is allowed to leave before the perpetrator is caught! No one can wreck havoc here and escape unnoticed.”

With a God present, even Elo Huo didn't dare act haughtily. He wasn't worried as he was not the one who did it so he only remained silent with a forced smile on his face.

The woman hugging his arm was afraid a bit ago that when she remembered that the youth was next to her, she breathed a sigh of relief and remained mute as well.

No one dared to talk first, they just stood there, waiting to see what the old man will do. Contrary to the questioning most of them were expecting from him, the old man just gazed at the people inside one by one. He would stare at one for a few seconds before switching to another. There were not many people here so he spent a minute to look at them all thoroughly before his gaze paused on Elo Huo. The old man frowned, he seemed to be thinking about something before he started walking towards the youth.

Sensing that he was most likely the prime suspect, Elo Huo started speaking immediately because the old man didn't seem to be the reasonable type and he was probably pretty enraged. After all, this was the Kang's Treasury House and even with the presence of a God, someone dared to launch an attack. For a God protecting this place, this was like a slap in the face and a complete humiliation, and this could only get worse if the culprit doesn't get caught.

”Sir, I think you are misunderstanding something.”

Although he didn't dare to act rashly, the youth still didn't back off, after all, his backing is not small either and is probably more powerful than the Kang family. He still spoke with a tone of respect as it is the Kang's territory, plus, he was talking to a God, who was also a Senior.

”What misunderstanding! Boy! All the evidence lead to you. You are the strongest and the only suspectable to cause such an attack, moreover, you strong affinity with fire proves that! You'll go back with me so you can be properly punished and if you resist then.... death!”