"Send my brother to the city of Ning on Earth, and I'll hand over [Eclipse]," Hong Xi continued.

Musi Te laughed. "I said the two of you could live, but I'm certainly not letting either of you go."

Hong Xi frowned, then suggested. "In that case, let my brother down. I'll be your hostage instead."

Musi Te cocked an eyebrow, then motioned for his bodyguards to do as Hong Xi suggested.

"Hong Xiao!" As Hong Xiao was pushed toward her, she strode forward, supporting his body as she stuffed a soulshard in his hand.

Musi Te grinned evilly. "Take good care of Hong Xi. Don't harm her—I plan on getting to know her well tonight!"

Now that Hong Xiao had been secured, Hong Xi would have some agency. "[Fists of the Silent Sea: Quake]!"

The entire warehouse trembled, and the force of water from her fists sent some of Musi Te's bodyguards...