Dax was Darryl's sworn brother, so why should Skylar save him without a good reason? He would not soften his heart even when Debra had already agreed to his terms. The plan he came up with was very insidious. On the surface, Dax would look fine once he had taken the blood with the Soul-devouring Bloodworm, but he would be under Skylar's control.

"Oh, thank you, thank you!" Overjoyed, Debra quickly stood up and took the jade vial from his hand. Then she opened it and saw that it was filled with blood, giving off a metallic odor. It must have been freshly extracted from Skylar's veins.

"I'll bring that back right away!" Debra said and turned to leave.

Skylar quickly followed her from behind. "I'll see you out," he said with a smile.

"Debra, remember what you've promised me," Skylar said once they were outside the hotel. He was indescribably happy.

Debra bit her lip tightly and said, "Don't worry. I'm a woman of my words. I'll come back as soon as I've delivered the jade vial."

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