Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1040 - 1040 1026 Execution Ground

Chapter 1040: Chapter 1026: Execution Ground Chapter 1040: Chapter 1026: Execution Ground “I also don’t think Si Nanyu would hand over the key.” Wan Liyun said.

“Then we simply can’t let Qiandu Xiang catch him,” Shao Hengjiang said.

Wan Liyun looked over and muttered, “Are we going to help them?”

Shao Hengjiang smiled and replied, “Think about it, what happens if Qiandu Xiang captures Si Nanyu as well.”

“He would definitely use Ouyang Yue to pressure Si Nanyu, and even if Ouyang Yue can bear it, Si Nanyu won’t be able to watch.”

“Exactly, by that time, Qiandu Xiang might very well pry open Si Nanyu’s mouth. Given how much Si Nanyu loves Ouyang Yue, he won’t be able to take it. It’s better to be dug out by Qiandu Xiang than by us. It’s better to give them a hand,” Shao Hengjiang said.

“That makes sense, so it means leading them to our second plan.”

“That’s right. Who ends up with the deer is still uncertain.” Shao Hengjiang lacked a better idea, but he couldn’t let the key box fall into Qiandu Xiang’s hands either. Such a villain, if the key box fell into his hands, it would be unbearable; he was becoming more and more certain of this.

Wan Liyun came to understand and nodded slightly, saying, “Understood.”

“Anyway, we’re not in a hurry; let’s sit back and watch carefully to see what Qiandu Xiang will do.” He believed that as long as Qiandu Xiang couldn’t coerce Nangong Yao, then Nangong Yao would wholeheartedly help Si Nanyu. Qiandu Xiang, despite his many abilities, would find it extremely difficult to completely control the situation, especially now that many island masters had come forward, and Qiandu Xiang had only just become the Sect Leader of the Sacred Spirit Sect. After internal strife, the sect was somewhat fragmented and not as strong as it had been the day before.

“Alright, let’s just watch the show.”

“Don’t just jump in carelessly; there’s no benefit in that. Throwing a little fuel on the fire occasionally, that’s a different story.”

“Yes, absolutely brilliant, big brother is indeed wise.” Wan Liyun giggled foolishly.

“Let them prepare to set sail, that’s all.”

Ye Chen, utterly bored, was walking along the streets. He planned to inspect tomorrow’s execution grounds, but there really wasn’t much to see, so after taking a look, he went back. Today was exceptionally stuffy and uncomfortable, making him want to find a corner to have some tea.

It didn’t take long before Li Mo found him, also drenched in sweat. Nowadays, he went every day to the Cangqiong vessel, only returning for meals.

Li Mo said, “They’re getting nervous, I reckon they’ll make a move soon.”

Ye Chen nodded slightly and replied, “Tomorrow is the twenty-first, they’re bound to act, they can’t really do nothing.”

Li Mo sat down opposite Ye Chen and took a glance at the street, feeling a surge of anxiety.

“Come on, let’s eat something quickly. We’ve got a lot to do.”

“We absolutely can’t let Qiandu Xiang capture Si Nanyu as well.”

Ye Chen thought precisely the same. If Si Nanyu were caught, they would have no choice but to deal with Qiandu Xiang, who was such a bad person that it would be strange if they didn’t find a way to take away the Red Demonic Spirit and Black Demonic Spirit from him.

Li Mo said, “I think Shao Hengjiang also really wants to get the Sacred Spirit Stone. We don’t trust Qiandu Xiang, but can we trust Shao Hengjiang?”

Ye Chen was somewhat surprised by this suggestion, considering it incredibly bold and said, “Your idea is more advanced than mine.”

“Didn’t you say that Shao Hengjiang also really wants to get the Sacred Spirit Stone?”

“Working with them is no better than cooperating with Si Nanyu and the others.” Ye Chen hadn’t expected Li Mo to suggest considering a partnership with a pirate. It was unbelievable.

“I know, trusting a pirate, I can’t do it either.”

“Then why do you still suggest it to me?”

“I was just saying it casually.”

“I still don’t know what that guy Shao Hengjiang is up to,” Ye Chen said with a faint smile.

“You’d be surprised, but in the past few days, I’ve heard a lot from those guys on the Xiaoyao vessel, saying good things about the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits,” said Li Mo while eating his roast chicken.

Ye Chen asked with a smile, “So, how exactly are they good?”

Li Mo replied, “From the perspective of outsiders, the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits aim to unify the Iron Ten Thousand Island area, which shows ambition. But outsiders don’t know that because there are many pirates with their own schemes, infighting has led to conflicts. Thus, they all want a piece of the action, but in the end, it’s the fishermen who suffer. If there really was unification, the strife would cease, and the fishermen wouldn’t have to fight anymore.”

“By that logic, the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits might actually be good people.”

“Alas, this is just what I’ve heard from them, I’m not sure if it’s true or false, but if what they say is true, then I think the Iron Ten Thousand Bandits aren’t all that bad.”

Ye Chen chuckled and said, “Here, I’ve heard that Qiandu Xiang is a good person too.”

“That person is definitely not a good person.”

“How do you know?” Ye Chen retorted.

Li Mo analyzed, “Although I don’t know what Qiandu Xiang has done in the past, just from the way he captured that girl to threaten Nangong Yao, one can tell Qiandu Xiang isn’t a good person. How can a good person do such a thing, capturing someone’s daughter to deal with her father? That’s not the act of a good person!” He shook his head continuously.

Ye Chen felt there was some reason in that but still chuckled, “Sometimes I might do the same thing.”

Li Mo burst into laughter and said, “I know you’re just saying that on purpose.”

“Enough talk, I’m hungry.”

“I’ll try to figure out some more details.”

“Be careful, Shao Hengjiang is quite sharp. He nearly caught me twice.”

“Got it, don’t worry. I won’t act rashly and approach him.”

Ye Chen called out, “Waiter, another roast duck.”

The waiter across responded, saying it would be right out.

“It’s a pity I’m not a woman; if I were, I could keep you company and relieve your boredom.”

Ye Chen laughed heartily upon hearing this.

“Seriously, I’m speaking the honest truth.”

“Relieve boredom? If we can’t find a way, we might as well hang ourselves.” Black Demonic Spirit said disdainfully.

“I don’t care, looks like we’ll have to set sail again. I just want to take the chance to have a good bath, who knows when I’ll get another opportunity.” Ye Chen looked at the people coming and going. Today, there were conspicuously more people carrying swords and knives, apparently all here for the Key Box.

“With Nangong Yao’s assistance and so many from the smaller sects here, Qiandu Xiang won’t be able to control the situation,” Li Mo said.

“That’s none of our concern; we’re just here to watch the show.”

That night, Ye Chen went to bed early. He got up in the morning, had a hearty meal, and took a walk near the Cangqiong vessel. Before he knew it, noon had arrived.

The number of people arriving at the plaza was indeed substantial, it could only be described as a sea of heads. Li Mo said, “Oh, these are all fellows who aren’t afraid of death. Don’t they know there’s danger ahead?”

Ye Chen chuckled, “If they were afraid of danger, they wouldn’t have come.”

“It seems there are indeed many who desire the Key.”

All of a sudden, a young man around twenty years old appeared on the stage, with a fair complexion and somewhat effeminate features. From the whispers of those around, it was known that this was Qiandu Xiang. Ye Chen understood why the girl called him Smiling Tiger. He maintained a sinister smile, indeed resembling the phrase ‘a myriad of things but I desire none.’

Li Mo handed a black veil to Ye Chen, “I didn’t expect someone so vicious and cunning could be so young,” he mused, linking it to what he knew.

Ye Chen smiled, “Being young isn’t at odds with being vicious and cunning!”

Li Mo looked around; the place was crowded. Suddenly, pointing ahead, he said, “Isn’t that Qian Manor Master?”

Ye Chen followed Li Mo’s gaze and saw that it indeed was him, though he didn’t have many people with him.

“Do you think they’ll fight over the person?”

“Don’t know, seems more complicated than we thought.” Ye Chen knew how many people Shao Hengjiang had brought over and that his martial arts were excellent; anything could happen, so he quickly led Li Mo to dash to the other side.

A dozen or so people came up from below, carrying swords and knives in their hands.

Li Mo quickly introduced them to Ye Chen, saying, “That one next to him is called Hai Jingtian, said to be second to none and Qiandu Xiang’s right-hand man.”

Ye Chen wasn’t too interested in Hai Jingtian’s past. He was more interested in seeing the notorious beauty. At that moment, the crowd had all sorts of characters. He didn’t know which group was itching to rush the stage or whether it would be better to step aside. If a stampede occurred, at least it wouldn’t affect him.

Li Mo had already picked out a spot, “Let’s go over there.”

Ye Chen followed him over.

Qiandu Xiang said, “You all know what happened to the Sacred Spirit Sect recently. Today, we must punish the culprit to seek justice for the deceased.”

Upon hearing this, Li Mo remarked to Ye Chen, “He speaks as if it’s the truth.”

Ye Chen smiled and asked, “Would he tell everyone it’s all his doing?”

“That’s true.”

Soon, Ouyang Yue and a large group were brought out, with their mouths gagged, unable to utter a word.

Qiandu Xiang sobbed bitterly as he spoke about how great his master had been to him and how grateful he was. Of course, it was all an act, but he had to perform convincingly, else it would be a disservice to his acting skill.

“Were it not for that girl’s words and what I’ve seen with my own eyes, I’d believe his words too,” Li Mo said.

“Which goes to show, one can be easily brainwashed by others.”

“To think they’ve gagged their mouths and won’t even let them speak; how ridiculous,” Li Mo shook his head.

“If they didn’t gag their mouths, how would they continue the performance?” Ye Chen asked with a laugh.

“Ah, if such a person gets the Sacred Spirit Stone, there’ll be trouble.”

“Stop rambling. Have you prepared all the things I asked you to get ready?”

“Don’t worry, everything is basically in place.”