That same evening, Su Kui hosted a grand banquet to welcome Qin Feng, who had come all the way from afar, and also to celebrate his daughter, Su Wu's, arrival. Due to last year's turmoil caused by Qin's younger brother in Europe, the Black Hand and Russian factions suffered significant setbacks, allowing the Tangren Clan to rise rapidly and now firmly establish itself as the leading force in Europe. Su Kui himself has successfully transformed from a commoner into a true lord through a series of charitable endeavors and generous donations to various welfare institutions. The old man is delighted every day, having fought for so many years against two powerful factions—his journey from a beaten and humbled figure to a triumphant one is now complete. Moreover, the Black Hand and Russian factions not only sustained heavy losses but also plunged into endless internal conflicts, making it difficult for them to recover in the near term. Even if they do recover, they will still face continued pressure from the Tangren Clan, at least unable to regain their former prominence for the next decade. Thus, he was extremely satisfied with Qin Feng as his son-in-law, presenting his finest wines and dishes, and lavishly rewarding his servants and staff. Isabella was also honored as a distinguished guest, and Su Kui and his wife did not feel she was competing with the women for the men's attention. The banquet was a great success, with guests thoroughly enjoying themselves. As the young hostess of the household, Su Wu felt truly at home—she was overjoyed and had already grown quite drunk by the time the meal concluded. After seeing Su Wu off to her room, Qin the Young went to Isabella and asked, "Have you learned anything new about the situation?" The beautiful officer, leveraging the message channels left behind by the Dead Island and the Dead Angel, successfully gathered information on the distribution of European vampires. She pulled out a tablet and said, "These locations are their hubs. On their home grounds, they operate with complete freedom—though their principle is to leave the locals untouched, only targeting outsiders. This mutual understanding allows them to thrive in these areas!" Qin Shao smiled, "I never thought it would be possible—those seemingly simple-minded vampires have actually come up with such a strategy. It's quite remarkable. As for the smaller ones, like fish and shrimp, I'm not interested at all. At the very least, they should be vampire kings or above; otherwise, the locals won't feel much pain!" The officer gave him a withering look, then spoke softly, "I knew you'd say that. That's why I've done my homework. It's reportedly that vampire kings frequently appear in these three locations, but no one can guarantee it—after all, this information is based on others' observations and statistics." "Knowing a bit about the situation is always better than being completely off track," he said, fixing his gaze on the map. "No matter what, since I'm stepping in, at least one Vampire King has to be eliminated—otherwise, it's a losing proposition. By the way, Sasha, are you joining me on this mission, or shall we split up?" Isabella thought for a moment and replied, "Splitting up is actually unnecessary—we'd be wasting our efforts by trying to coordinate. I'll take these two directions, and you handle the other two. How does that sound?" "Perfect," they agreed, and together they left the ancient Su family manor. As the female instructor had pointed out, there was really no need for joint operations, since the Vampire King, though strong among the vampires, was simply no match for them. Operating independently proved more effective. Qin, the young noble, headed toward a gathering of vampires in Northern Europe, a distance of nearly 1,000 kilometers from the Su family manor. At his current pace, the journey would take just under two and a half hours. At midnight, he arrived at the designated spot, stepping off his flying sword and gently landing on the pointed top of a tall building. A gentle breeze blew, causing his garments to flutter. The nightlife here seemed vibrant, even at this early hour, with numerous shops still lit up along the streets—mostly taverns, restaurants, and casinos. Occasionally, he saw a few drunk patrons, some of whose appearances were suspicious; he could instantly recognize them as vampires. Because vampires typically emerge at night, their presence had enriched the city's nightlife, and in turn, they had made a tangible contribution to the local economy. Yet, the consecutive vampires he encountered were all ordinary—nothing particularly captivating to Qin, the young magnate. Deciding to adopt the persona of a boisterous, proud drunk, he intended to draw the attention of the vampires by making a bold impression. He took a bottle of wine from his vow of celibacy, poured a few sips into his mouth, then splashed some onto his clothes, and tousled his hair a bit, instantly transforming into a drunkard. He then wandered down an empty street, staggering toward the most popular bar. As he approached the door, he glanced at the wine bottle in his hands and then threw it right out, where it shattered upon hitting the steps. He shouted, "Better wine! Why would I drink this stuff!" Though this action annoyed several people at the door, they still watched Qin, the young magnate, wobble his way inside. Once inside, he shouted loudly, "Bring me the best whisky! Just three ice cubes in the glass—any more or fewer, and I won't pay a cent!" This outburst was extremely impolite, causing many guests to furrow their brows. Especially the guests seated at the innermost table—four of them pale as ghosts, clearly not ordinary people. Among the four, one was an elite vampire, who in a calm voice asked the other: "Have you seen this man before? He's so bold and assertive!" The person being asked replied: "Never seen him before. From his appearance, he seems Asian—possibly Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, since people from these three countries are generally so assertive!" The next person added: "He might also be from Vietnam or the Philippines—people from those countries are famously stubborn and demanding!" The elite vampire smiled: "Since he's an outsider and so disrespectful, as hosts, we ought to show him the ropes. What do you think?" The three others laughed together, one of them suggesting: "How about simply draining his blood and making him a missing person case?" "That wouldn't do." "An elder vampire expressed dissent: 'The punishment is too lenient. I want him to become the lowest-ranking vampire. Have you three take him away now and find a quiet place where you take turns biting his neck!' Once a person has been bitten by a vampire, they transform into a vampire—though their rank starts low, they can gradually improve over time. However, someone bitten by two or more vampires loses the ability to advance and becomes the most unfortunate of all. The three nodded in agreement: 'Understood!' Qin, dazed and half-awake, effortlessly ordered his whiskey with a sip. Seizing the moment, the three rose and approached. One of them pretended to be familiar with him, greeting warmly, 'Hey, friend—how come you're here? You've had quite a few drinks. I'll walk you back, otherwise your family will be worried.'