Jiang Wu had already regained a calm demeanor, driving the car steadily toward Luocheng while chatting away with Xu Fan.

"Mr. Xu, impressive! You're truly deserving of being Mr. Han's friend!"

Xu Fan smiled slightly without responding. Jiang Wu had brought up Han Dongxu and compared him to Xu Fan, clearly praising Xu Fan. In Jiang Wu's eyes, someone like Han Dongxu was already considered to be at the pinnacle.

"Mr. Xu, just now, I saw people outside screaming like banshees and howling like wolves. What happened inside? Can you tell me?"

Jiang Wu hesitated for a long time before finally asking the question subtly.

Xu Fan felt puzzled; this Jiang Wu seemed somewhat peculiar. Questions like these, not just Jiang Wu, but even a small boss thriving in the Sanfu Gang, or any adult with normal intelligence, wouldn't ask such things.

However, considering Jiang Wu was evidently scared to death but still didn't abandon the two of them inside the ancient castle, Xu Fan simply responded casually, "Nothing happened. Just a bunch of bats flying around, looking a bit scary. It's merely an abandoned castle inside."

Jiang Wu sensed the evasive tone in Xu Fan's words, gritted his teeth but didn't give up. He asked again, "Mr. Xu, what about the two werewolves?"

Xu Fan waved his hand, "Werewolves can't integrate into modern society, so naturally, they were released."

Beside him, Gongsun Qin giggled. Her thoughts were extremely pure, and she couldn't perceive the deeper meaning, only laughing at Xu Fan's remark about releasing them.

Jiang Wu joined in with a few dry laughs but remained persistent in asking again, "Mr. Xu, you must have experienced a lot in there. I even heard other people's roars outside. Mr. Xu, I'm just an ordinary person, and really, I mean no harm."

Touched by Jiang Wu's relentless curiosity, Xu Fan patted his shoulder and said, "If this were twenty years ago, I would definitely have given you a big red flower to commend your curiosity. But now, I can only tell you—focus on driving. The less you know, the longer you'll live."

Once again, Xu Fan amused Gongsun Qin, who sat there laughing carefree, while Jiang Wu fell into a silence.

Actually, Jiang Wu understood Xu Fan's character. He felt that Xu Fan wasn't a violent or sinister person, which is why he dared to keep pressing Xu Fan like this. The answer Xu Fan provided was also within Jiang Wu's expectations.

Being from different worlds indeed means the less you know, the longer you live.

But this matter, Jiang Wu had to be clear about it, even if it meant risking his life.

Because for Jiang Wu, Xu Fan might be his only chance.

"Mr. Xu, do you know why, despite knowing how dangerous this journey would be, I still drove you to this castle?" After a brief silence, Jiang Wu asked Xu Fan with surprising suddenness.

Xu Fan didn't show any impatience. On the contrary, he had long seen through Jiang Wu's hidden concerns. But now, Xia Xiaodie was with the Huang Family, and he learned from Delaite about the cooperation between the Huang Family and the Western Dark Forces, growing ever stronger. He wasn't completely confident in rescuing Xia Xiaodie, so it's better to avoid unnecessary complications.

Therefore, Xu Fan shook his head decisively, "I don't know."

Jiang Wu forced a slight smile, "Apart from my personal admiration for you, Mr. Xu, there's another reason. I'm looking for my brother. My brother is a vampire, so he's very likely to be in this castle."

This statement not only startled Gongsun Qin but also made Xu Fan, who was sitting beside, reveal an expression of surprise.

"Mr. Jiang, are you saying your brother is a vampire?"

Jiang Wu took a deep breath and solemnly nodded, "Yes, my brother disappeared suddenly at the age of eight. We searched all over America but still couldn't find him. Just when I thought he was dead, at the age of fourteen, he returned as a vampire."

"Did... your brother disappear again afterward?"

The veins on Jiang Wu's hands gripped the steering wheel, his expression immensely agitated, "Yes, Mr. Xu, my brother escaped from the castle, came home, told me he had turned into a vampire. We wept holding each other, and then, within just three days, my brother disappeared again."

"Those dirty creatures, I'm worried about my brother Xiao Wen..."

From Jiang Wu's words, Xu Fan roughly understood the meaning: Jiang Wu's brother was targeted by vampires and forcibly recruited.

"Mr. Jiang, in situations like these, I'm afraid I can't be of much help." Xu Fan sighed and told the utterly agitated Jiang Wu.

Jiang Wu took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and then stepped on the brake to stop the car. Looking at Xu Fan earnestly, he pleaded, "Mr. Xu, if someone like you can't help me, there might be no one in the world who can. Of course, I don't insist that you help. But if you agree, if one day you see Xiao Wen, if possible, could you bring Xiao Wen back? I'll give you a gift."

The ties between brothers are deep and sincere.

Jiang Wu's tiger-like eyes were already red, filled with tears at this moment.

Xu Fan felt slightly compassionate, and Gongsun Qin joined in, shaking Xu Fan's arm.

Xu Fan sighed gently, "Since that's the case, I promise Mr. Jiang, if I meet your brother someday, I'll definitely bring him back. As for gifts, let's forget about it."

Men tear up sparingly, only when truly hurt.

Seeing Xu Fan agree, Jiang Wu couldn't stop his tears from flowing. He got out of the car and directly knelt before Xu Fan, bowing his head in gratitude.

Under Xu Fan and Gongsun Qin's persuasion, Jiang Wu finally calmed down, restarted the car, "Mr. Xu, my gift is a piece of information I found while sorting out my brother's belongings: today of each year, the entire Western Forces host a gathering in the Old City."

"A gathering? Today?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Fan gave an order, "Then let's head straight to Old City!"

Under Xu Fan's command, the car changed direction, speeding towards Old City.

...

Under the vast night sky, bats flew out from castles toward a mutual destination, resembling a pilgrimage, or perhaps ravenous dogs fighting over scraps.

The spot Xu Fan had just left, a bat landed and transformed into a human figure, dressed very much like Viscount Delaite.

This person licked his lips and murmured softly, "The taste of blood."

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