Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1036 - 1036 1022 Unforgettable

Chapter 1036: Chapter 1022: Unforgettable Chapter 1036: Chapter 1022: Unforgettable Shao Hengjiang often visited Sacred Spirit Island. After all, they were pirates, but with Ban Hong’s help, things became much easier. In a word, it was a relationship of mutual benefit, and it also facilitated gathering intelligence.

“This time I came, I brought some goods, including jewelry, ceramics, tea, and silk—all of the highest quality. I don’t know if you need any,” Shao Hengjiang said.

“Of course, the more, the better. We can discuss the price,” Ban Hong said, overjoyed. The goods Shao Hengjiang brought them each time were never subpar.

“Price is negotiable. We are good brothers; it’s better to make money together.”

“That’s for sure.”

Shao Hengjiang didn’t want to continue with the idle talk. He changed the topic, “Now that things are set in motion, the new Sect Leader must have thought of a way to confidently get the Key Box, right?”

Putting down his teacup, Ban Hong shook his head and said, “It’s not that assured. Even though Ouyang Yue is in our hands, the Key Box is very important. I doubt Si Nanyu will easily bring it over.”

“Heh, then he doesn’t care for Ouyang Yue’s life?” Wan Liyun said with skepticism.

“Si Nanyu indeed would dare face death for Ouyang Yue, but before the old man died, he repeatedly warned Si Nanyu under no circumstances to hand over the Key Box to Qiandu Xiang. They know what Qiandu Xiang intends to do. For the sake of the thirty-six islands, I guess Si Nanyu wouldn’t dare to do so,” Ban Hong offered his analysis.

Upon hearing this, Shao Hengjiang nodded slightly and said, “Then we can only think of a way to capture Si Nanyu.”

With a smile, Ban Hong said, “That, of course, would be ideal. Capture Si Nanyu and use Ouyang Yue to force Si Nanyu. But just in case, our new Sect Leader is quite savvy and has a backup plan.”

“A backup plan, what do you mean?” Shao Hengjiang asked with a smile.

“If at that time Si Nanyu doesn’t bring the Key Box and Ouyang Yue is rescued.”

“Rescued? Wouldn’t that mean all our efforts were in vain, a total loss?”

Qiandu Ao told Ban Hong a lot of things, and of course, he relayed what he had heard from Qiandu Ao, “Old Shao, what do you think Ouyang Yue would do if she escaped?”

“She would definitely try to seek revenge against Qiandu Xiang, that’s obvious,” said Wan Liyun.

After hearing this, Ban Hong raised his hand and said, “Exactly, but now that Qiandu Xiang has taken down Sacred Spirit Sect and controls Sacred Spirit Island, Si Nanyu might have some people on his side, but even with the help of that guy Nangong Yao, they are no match for Qiandu Xiang. To secure our chances further, unless…”

Shao Hengjiang quickly took over, “Unless they get the Sacred Spirit Stone.”

“Correct. To defeat Qiandu Xiang and reclaim the Sacred Spirit Sect, they would only stand a chance with the help of the Sacred Spirit Stone. However, I heard that Qiandu Xiang has implanted someone close to Si Nanyu.”

Wan Liyun paused, then said, “Implanted someone?”

“Yes, and that someone is fairly important. If there were an unexpected turn of events, there’s nothing to fear. Qiandu Xiang would use the planted person to locate the whereabouts of the Sacred Spirit Stone.”

Wan Liyun was even more shocked and said, “Wow, that’s a cunning move. So even if we fail to get the Key Box, we could still find out where the Sacred Spirit Stone is.”

“Exactly. That’s why I say the new Sect Leader is quite resourceful,” Ban Hong said with a slight smile.

Shao Hengjiang also smiled and said, “Brother Ban, would you be willing to help me?”

Looking over, Ban Hong asked, “Help you get the Sacred Spirit Stone?”

“Yes, if Brother Ban is willing to help us obtain the Sacred Spirit Stone, then from that day on, we would be as close as three brothers. With the Sacred Spirit Stone in my hands, I wouldn’t have to fear Qiandu Xiang anymore.”

“I could hardly have such lofty aspirations,” Ban Hong said.

Shao Hengjiang replied, “Serving Qiandu Xiang, you are at best a favored servant, who knows when he might discard you. That’s nowhere near as satisfying as being a leader. If we get the Sacred Spirit Stone and take over Sacred Spirit Island, we will be immensely grateful.”

Ban Hong was well aware of Shao Hengjiang’s considerable strength, especially after uniting Iron Ten Thousand Island, and not to be underestimated. He said, “Ah, I am just trying to make a living, not destined to be a leader.”

Knowing the other party was being modest, Shao Hengjiang quickly said, “How about this, you just pass on messages to us, such as any moves Sacred Spirit Sect makes, and ignore everything else. If anything does happen, even if we’re unlucky, we won’t implicate you. And if one day we do get the Sacred Spirit Stone, we will not forget you. You will still be our third brother, how about that?”

Ban Hong looked over.

Wan Liyun spoke up, “It’s a no-lose deal. I keep helping you as usual without asking for other benefits. If one day the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits rise in status, won’t you rise with us? It’s just another path for yourself; what’s the harm in that?”

Ban Hong listened and felt there was some truth to it.

Shao Hengjiang said, “If brother really is afraid, then pretend I never brought it up.”

Wan Liyun, however, said, “Now is the perfect opportunity. Even though Qiandu Xiang has become the Sect Leader, that doesn’t necessarily mean he has control over everything. If the Sacred Spirit Stone goes missing and ends up in Ouyang Yue’s hands, I’m afraid Qiandu Xiang and Qiandu Ao won’t meet good ends.”

Those words completely stirred Ban Hong, making him feel that keeping a back-up plan was sensible. If that day really came, he could always turn to the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits. He hastily said, “Alright, but if anything goes wrong, don’t let them trace it back to me.”

“You’re underestimating me. Have I ever caused you trouble in all the time we’ve known each other?” Shao Hengjiang retorted.

“You haven’t, that’s true. I trust you guys.”

Wan Liyun was extremely pleased. Having Ban Hong’s help would mean they could anticipate Qiandu Xiang’s plans early on, like this time; if it weren’t for Ban Hong spilling the beans, Shao Hengjiang wouldn’t have known about Qiandu Xiang’s hidden ace.

“I think, as long as we cooperate, we’ll definitely seize this opportunity. Who ends up with the prize remains to be seen.” As he said this, he poured several glasses of wine and added, “Today has been the most enjoyable conversation I’ve had in a long time. Let’s drink to our hearts’ content.”

Shao Hengjiang was also excited and said, “That’s only right.”

Ban Hong smiled faintly; to him, this was all a trivial dalliance.

In the black of night, her face haggard, she drank glass after glass as if it were plain water, having lost her sense of taste.

Ye Chen had left, and she couldn’t accept it. Everything seemed like a dream, but it was all too real.

With no one else by her side, she felt particularly distressed and wanted to cry, tears pouring down unabated.

In her head were a series of images, her long memories filling her to the brim. She could no longer fall asleep, especially during these pitch-black nights; the reality was more pronounced. If she could choose, she would have preferred Ye Chen never went to Sky Mountain, or that she could die in his place.

But she had no choice. Ye Chen had departed like a gust of wind, leaving her utterly alone.

She threw the silver on the table and grabbed half a jar of wine, leaving the inn with a sway, seven parts drunk.

It was a small town whose name she didn’t even know, but none of that mattered. The important thing was the alcohol, which seemed to help her forget the past; in reality, it only made her more miserable with each drink.

She felt it was all her fault. If not for her, Ye Chen would not have gone to Sky Mountain in search of the Sky Mountain Snow Lotus, staggering forward unsteadily.

She bumped into a few street punks.

A guy, dressed in fancy clothes but resembling a pig, almost got knocked over. Turning around, he cursed loudly, “Who doesn’t have eyes, blind or what?” But upon seeing a captivating beauty with sparkling eyes, clutching a wine jar as if ready to fly, his anger turned into a grin, and he asked, “Beauty, where are you heading?”

All Guo Yuyun raged was, “Get lost, you fat pig.” She waved her hand, trying to push away the ‘fat pig,’ but seven parts drunk as she was, she couldn’t even stand upright, let alone push him away.

Though she insulted him, he didn’t mind; his mouth was practically drooling. He signaled his companions with a greedy smile, “Girl, you need to get home, you need a bed, and I’m here to take you home.” Noticing she was alone, his imagination ran wild, itching to pounce right then and there, regretting only that they were on a public street, making it improper to show his true colors.

His two sidekicks hurriedly stepped forward, as Guo Yuyun tried to push them away.

From another street corner, a group of people dressed in the Nine Leaves Sect disciples’ attire approached, led by Sect Leader Song Zheng’an’s son, Song Xizhi. A tall boy about eighteen years old with an aquiline nose and square face walked at the front.

Following him was an assistant of the same height and age, but obviously of higher station than those behind.

The Nine Leaves Sect had lost the Third Demon. After many subsequent incidents, it was said that the Qingxuan Sect and Heavenly City Sect had gone to seek Ren Xiongbei. Song Zheng’an wanted to see for himself and so sent Song Xizhi back to the Nine Leaves Sect first. Along the way, Song Xizhi and his assistant Wu Jingge decided to enjoy the sights, arriving here today.

Listening to Song Xizhi sigh regretfully, “What a pity about the Sect Leader of New City Sect, to just die like that on Sky Mountain.”

“Indeed, so young and gone too soon, it really is a shame. He did so much for the realm of immortals and demons, why don’t good people get good rewards?” Wu Jingge was the one speaking.

Then, from the back, someone said, “Had he stayed alive, his situation probably wouldn’t have been any better. Now many people know about what happened in Bell and Drum City; they fear he’s turned into a real werewolf and want to capture him.”

“But he did it all for us, to save the realm of immortals and demons,” Song Xizhi said, feeling it was such a waste.

“Exactly, which goes to show that the heavens are blind.”