Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1009 - 1009 995 Another Scheme

Chapter 1009: Chapter 995: Another Scheme Chapter 1009: Chapter 995: Another Scheme “We simply do not wish for Cangqiong and Jinglong to reach Sacred Spirit Island; there’s no need to ask so many questions.” Hai Jingtian really didn’t want to explain so much.

“I’ve heard that Nangong Yao is aboard the Jinglong.” Shao Hengjiang said.

“Yes, Nangong Yao is on the Jinglong,” Hai Jingtian continued, “You won’t hesitate, will you?”

“It’s not that, it’s just, with your Sacred Spirit Sect being so powerful, shouldn’t you have more confidence in dealing with them?” Shao Hengjiang certainly liked the benefits that had just been offered, but he also didn’t want to provoke Nangong Yao and his people, as it might lead to trouble for himself.

Hai Jingtian explained, “Sacred Spirit Island is currently preoccupied with dealing with the traitor Si Nanyu; we cannot disengage at this juncture, and these fellows are coming to the island to assist the traitor Si Nanyu. We simply hope they don’t arrive at Sacred Spirit Island on time.”

Shao Hengjiang cracked a slight smile, knowing he wasn’t a fool. Despite what Hai Jingtian said, he couldn’t fully trust him—among these people, indeed, some may have come to help Si Nanyu, but others were there for the key to the Sacred Spirit Stone, saying, “Nangong Yao isn’t a bad person; I truly do not wish to meet him in battle.”

Upon hearing this, Hai Jingtian muttered to himself that this guy really knew how to play innocent—as if he hadn’t committed his fair share of misdeeds in the past! Now he suddenly became a good person, something Hai Jingtian refused to believe. He said, “You can disguise your identities, you know. You could pretend to be other pirates, and we will not forget your kindness.”

“Of course, such a trivial task, we won’t say no twice. But I do know that many of these people are going for the key, not to rescue Si Nanyu,” Shao Hengjiang said softly.

Surprised, Hai Jingtian looked up and said, “You don’t also wish to possess the Sacred Spirit Stone, do you?”

Quick to reassure him, Shao Hengjiang smiled and said, “We are but a band of pirates; how could we harbor such extravagant hopes? We have no such grand ambitions; we simply want a slightly larger place to call our own.”

Hai Jingtian certainly didn’t believe a word of it and replied, “Just tell me, are you willing to help or not?”

Eagerly, Shao Hengjiang responded, “Of course, we are indeed willing to help. Still, we will be facing Nangong Yao, as well as several formidable Island Masters; none of them are ordinary individuals. It might cost a bit more silver.” For him, it was about seizing the opportunity to profit, and it was best not to fall out with the Sacred Spirit Sect. What would become of the Sacred Spirit Sect in the future was uncertain, and getting involved now could create an impasse that would hinder future dealings.

“Money is the least of the concerns; we can accommodate your needs, as long as you block their passage and prevent them from reaching Sacred Spirit Island until the twenty-first,” Hai Jingtian said.

“To confront so many at once, I fear we might be in over our heads. Of course, we will do our utmost, but I can’t guarantee success,” Shao Hengjiang knew if he did not agree, Hai Jingtian would offer the deal to other pirates, who would end up helping Qiandu Xiang in their stead. By agreeing, he would not offend the Sacred Spirit Sect and would secure the coveted benefits. Whether they could truly stand against the opposition was another matter to be seen later, but it was important to make the agreement clear.

“You won’t just make a half-hearted attempt and then tell us that you tried your best, will you? Don’t treat us like fools,” Hai Jingtian said.

Hearing this, Shao Hengjiang hurriedly replied, “Hey, this is not our first collaboration. Have we ever let you down in any of your requests? I’m just covering all bases because any of those Island Masters could wipe out the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits many times over.”

That was true, Hai Jingtian replied, “You don’t necessarily have to wipe them out, though sinking their ships would be ideal. If you can’t sink them, just find a way to delay them past the twenty-first.”

“We will certainly give it our all,” Shao Hengjiang said as he raised his cup.

Hai Jingtian said, “There’s no telling how many pirates wish to tie their fate to our Sacred Spirit Sect. We trust you and gave you this great opportunity because of that trust. Seize this chance, and in the future, the Sacred Spirit Sect will not let you down.”

“Naturally, my position today is all thanks to your sect leader giving me opportunities. I am very willing to keep cooperating with him, preferably for a lifetime,” Shao Hengjiang said.

With a smile, Hai Jingtian stood up and said, “Then I leave this matter in your hands.” Of course, he couldn’t fully trust the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits; he had other pirates to contact as well.

“Hey, leaving so soon? We haven’t finished dinner yet.”

“No thanks, I’ve got a lot of matters to attend to now that I’m out.”

Shao Hengjiang quickly stood up to see him off, saying, “I understand, you’re working on big things.”

“No need to see me off.”

After seeing off Hai Jingtian, Shao Hengjiang returned.

The disgruntled Wan Liyun said, “This guy, passing such a rotten task onto us, thinks we’re clueless. They want to play the saints and make us the sinners, let us take the heat while they walk away squeaky clean.”

“My second brother, what’s the issue? Haven’t we done enough dirty work for them?”

“What I’m saying is, if it hadn’t been for our help over the years, clearing out the small-time pirates around here, they wouldn’t have had it so easy. I say they ought to thank us properly; it’s us who have been safeguarding their journey to the Sacred Spirit Sect.” Wan Liyun vented, “They think they’ve done us a huge favor, as if we’re oblivious. They want us to block those Island Masters so they can free up their hands to control Sacred Spirit Island, capture Si Nanyu, and obtain the Sacred Spirit Stone.”

“Right now, they are more powerful than us, and it’s really uncertain what they’ll do in the future. Now that you’ve turned against them, it won’t bring any advantages. If they want us to raid, then let’s go raid.”

“I’m just thinking, slaving away to clear their obstacles, helping them get the Sacred Spirit Stone, and then being controlled by them—it’s just too pathetic.”

“Don’t tell me you want to get the Sacred Spirit Stone, too.”

“Big brother, is that really not allowed? Right now, everyone has their eyes on the Sacred Spirit Stone. If we could truly obtain it, we wouldn’t have to listen to Qiandu Xiang anymore. We could stand tall and proud. Let’s see if those Island Masters would dare look down on us then.”

“It’s not going to be easy, no telling how many lives will be lost. However, if there’s a chance, we can’t let it slip away.”

Hearing this, Wan Liyun asked, “Big brother, do you really have a plan to snatch the Sacred Spirit Stone?”

“Now that a thundering horde is heading to Sacred Spirit Island, it’s hard to say how many will return. Snatching the Sacred Spirit Stone requires long-term planning.”

Wan Liyun said, “That person, second only to the boss, wants us to stop others from going to Sacred Spirit Island, clearing the path for them. But there will still be others competing for the stone. Although Si Nanyu is alive, the Sacred Spirit Sect is under Qiandu Xiang’s control. Si Nanyu doesn’t have many people by his side; without help, he can’t possibly handle Qiandu Xiang, especially with Ouyang Yue in their hands. Who knows, he might just hand over the keys.”

“We agreed to the job, and it’s possible to go easy on them; we don’t need to risk it all,” said Shao Hengjiang.

“Go easy?”

“Of course, we can’t make it too obvious. Just enough to say, for example, we let Hai Jingtian’s ship pass but engage Qingqiong’s ship, which gives them a pretext. Even Hai Jingtian wouldn’t feel comfortable saying anything.” Shao Hengjiang too thought it unwise to exhaust themselves and potentially get burnt, helping Qiandu Xiang remove obstacles. Moreover, it was uncertain whether the Sacred Spirit Stone would definitely fall into Qiandu Xiang’s hands, so they shouldn’t put all their bets on him.

“Exactly, why bother working so hard for them? If we block a large group, they can’t do much to us anyway,” Wan Liyun suddenly felt much better.

“Whether Qiandu Xiang can get the Sacred Spirit Stone is hard to say. We can’t be so foolish as to stake everything on him and incur the wrath of all the Island Masters of the thirty-six islands. If we really encounter trouble later, Qiandu Xiang will definitely kick us to the curb, and we’ll be the ones getting burnt.”

“Indeed, that’s right. Big brother, your thinking is thorough as always,” Wan Liyun agreed.

“Nangong Yao is on the Jinglong ship, right? We just won’t provoke them,” Shao Hengjiang suggested.

“Then, we should also head to Sacred Spirit Island when the time comes.”

“Go? Why not? We are not just the supporting chorus; we aim to be the leads.”

Wan Liyun grew excited and said, “Exactly! Why should we busy ourselves in the background, holding others back for them?”

Shao Hengjiang was not a fool. He had his own people on Sacred Spirit Island. Others might not know what kind of person Qiandu Xiang was, but he certainly did. He understood Qiandu Xiang’s shady side and knew why they had to play along, “Alright, let’s prepare. We have to put on a full performance.” Over the years, he had done countless tasks for Qiandu Xiang and, of course, had received his fair share of benefits. But he knew better than to rely on others instead of himself.

A report came from outside, “Lady Feng Ji has arrived.”

That was Shao Hengjiang’s beloved. He quickly stood up, “Get things ready; we’ll continue this discussion later.”

After spending two days on the ship, Nangong Yan had explored every cabin. To be honest, the ship wasn’t even as big as her yard, and she felt extremely bored. Certainly, she had seen Eldest Senior Brother. The ship had been sailing for so long that turning back was simply out of the question, and Eldest Senior Brother didn’t possess the capability. There was no choice but to follow the ship to Sacred Spirit Island.

For the past two days, Ye Chen had toured the ship and gained an understanding of the situation among the thirty-six islands, hearing many novel things. He had hoped to encounter a beautiful woman for a chat, but soon realized it was virtually impossible. After all, living in the harsh South Sea islands, without the physique of a man, one may not survive, resulting in girls that also appeared quite formidable. Soon, he lost interest. Today, he didn’t venture out but stayed alone in the cabin.