Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 522 - 522 508 Gua Zhengnie Suspects Xiao Bai

Chapter 522: Chapter 508: Gua Zhengnie Suspects Xiao Bai Chapter 522: Chapter 508: Gua Zhengnie Suspects Xiao Bai “You’re suggesting this might be a plot?” asked Gui Lang’s subordinate.

“All I’m saying is that I don’t trust this guy.” Gui Lang added, “A few days ago he wanted to leave, and now suddenly he’s acting all enthusiastic. Does that seem normal to you?”

“It does seem a little unusual.”

“All I know is he isn’t a good person. He holds grudges against the Alliance Leader.”

“Perhaps he’s had a change of heart and reckoned dealing with the New City Sect is more critical at present.”

“Bullshit! I heard this guy looks down on Alliance Leader from the bottom of his heart. He even says there’s no future in Sky Domain City.” Gui Lang added, “Is there really no news of Yuan Menhai?”

His subordinate shook his head and said, “Ever since they left the Wastelands, there hasn’t been any news.”

“No, I have to inform the Alliance Leader. We can’t risk being trapped in some plot.” Gui Lang stated.

“Aren’t you worried about offending the Alliance Leader? Xiao Bai is now the apple of the Alliance Leader’s eye. Even Zun Yu yields to him.”

Gui Lang coldly smirked.

“You’re not suggesting he might be plotting to assassinate the Alliance Leader and seize his position, are you? Xiao Bai isn’t that audacious; he doesn’t have that much ability.” His subordinate said.

Gui Lang looked at him, shook his head, and felt increasingly odd, chilled to the bone.

Dusk.

Gui Lang found Gua Zhengnie. Gua Zhengnie had been calmer these couple of days, no doubt due to the continuous influx of people brought in by Xiao Bai. He hadn’t been this relaxed in a long time.

At this moment, Gua Zhengnie was with Chun’er, the beautiful lady who just started working here.

Chun’er was a beautiful woman that Xiao Bai had gone to great lengths to find for Gua Zhengnie. It cost quite a lot of silver. She was now Gua Zhengnie’s favorite. Gui Lang’s entrance interrupted them.

Chun’er quickly adjusted her rumpled clothes, and called out, “Xiang Qiao, quickly brew the best Cloud Mist Tea for the master and the guest.”

Xiang Qiao responded and hurried out of the room. Chun’er withdrew.

As soon as Gua Zhengnie saw Gui Lang, he said, “Gui Lang, you’re falling short. What have you been up to these past few days? Have you been fantasizing about the women from the Red Mansion all day?” Xiao Bai and his recruits were putting him to shame.

Gui Lang knew that Gua Zhengnie was irked, so he said, “You’re right, Alliance Leader. I really am not as good as Senior Brother Xiao. He recently gained many disciples and we’re not even close in comparison.”

“Then hurry up and learn from him. Find out how he’s done it and then reflect on yourself.”

Gui Lang quickly agreed, “You’re right, Alliance Leader. I should learn from Xiao Bai.”

“Then stop dawdling around and running to the Red Mansion all the time. Recruit more people and use your brain.”

Gui Lang said: “It’s just that I find it strange, Alliance Leader. Haven’t you checked what kind of people Xiao Bai has recruited?”

Gua Zhengnie asked suspiciously: “What kind of people have he recruited?”

“A lot of disciples from Sky Domain Sect.”

“Disciples from the Sky Domain Sect?”

“Yes, at least half of them are from the Sky Domain Sect.”

“What does this signify?”

Gui Lang said: “Alliance Leader, we seized Sky Domain City from the Dragon Slaying Clan and the disciples of the Sky Domain Sect. Those disciples harbor resentment against us. How could they willingly join the Third Demon?”

Upon giving Gui Lang a glance, Gua Zhengnie thought he had a point.

“I think you should investigate clearly, Alliance Leader. Xiao Bai was rumored to leave Sky Domain City a while back, but he suddenly turned proactive, as if he never considered leaving. Isn’t he being too proactive?”

Gua Zhengnie bellowed, “What are you implying?”

“I’m worried that he may harbor ulterior motives.”

“He has ulterior motives?” Gua Zhengnie shook his head. Even though Xiao Bai had been entrusted with a critical role, Gua Zhengnie still controlled Sky Domain City. In Sky Domain City, his word was law.

“I don’t like to speak ill of Senior Brother Xiao, but there was indeed a time when Xiao Bai wanted to leave, and he was dissatisfied with Alliance Leader’s decision to attack Wasteland City. Suddenly, his attitude changed. Isn’t that suspicious? Now, he’s hastily recruited so many disciples from the Sky Domain Sect. Can these people truly let go of their grudges and assist us?”

Gua Zhengnie was instantly on alert.

Gui Lang continued: “It’s always better to be cautious. At least make an effort to understand what’s going on, lest you be kept in the dark.”

Gua Zhengnie became serious, looking at Gui Lang.

“You should investigate thoroughly to avoid falling prey to his plot. If something fishy is going on, it could be dangerous.” Gui Lang said.

Gua Zhengnie didn’t believe that Xiao Bai could be that bold.

Gui Lang added: “It’s better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn’t.”

Gua Zhengnie nodded in agreement.

Morning, just as dawn broke.

Xiao Bai had already completed the arrangements for those who were to be inducted, and they were ready to proceed to the next step. He was discussing it with his son Xiao Han.

At this point, a disciple came in and said, “Leader, Xiang Qiao has an urgent matter and wants to see you.”

Xiao Bai quickly let Xiang Qiao in.

As soon as Xiang Qiao entered, she told Xiao Bai everything she had heard while preparing tea, which momentarily startled Xiao Bai.

Xiang Qiao said, “Chun’er warns the Master to be wary of Gui Lang, and not to arouse the suspicion of the Alliance Leader, lest a flaw is revealed.”

After hearing this, Xiao Bai hurriedly sent Xiang Qiao away.

Xiao Han said, “In this case, Gua Zhengnie will certainly suspect us. Should we make our move swiftly?”

“No. Not to mention taking actions, there is no certainty that we can get into his mansion,” Xiao Bai understood the seriousness of the issue. To assassinate Gua Zhengnie, success could only be achieved outside of his mansion.

“But if Gua Zhengnie starts investigating, he might find something out, and then it would be too late.”

Xiao Bai naturally understood his son’s anxiety and said, “Don’t worry, I will go to see Gua Zhengnie now.”

“You are going to see Gua Zhengnie?”

“Yes, you just hold on. Things aren’t that bad. Tell them all to be on their guard. If nothing is happening, they should not cause any trouble. If anything does occur, it must be cleaned completely without leaving any traces.” Xiao Bai had already stood up.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Han hastily nodded.

Xiao Bai knew the situation was critical.

Xiao Han said, “We need to act fast, we can’t delay any longer, otherwise something might go wrong.”

“I understand, just hold on for me.”

This moment is critical, one false step and all could be lost, and there would be no regret in death.

Gua Zhengnie was deliberating prudently, suspicious that he should investigate properly. As he was wandering alone in the yard, if Xiao Bai did indeed harbor secret schemes, it would be perilously dangerous for him. He had to be cautious.

At this moment, it was announced that Xiao Bai requested a meeting.

Gua Zhengnie was surprised and hurriedly allowed Xiao Bai in.

Gua Zhengnie smiled and said, “Brother, you must have had a hard time recently, haven’t you?”

“Ah, indeed, it has been quite hectic that I can barely find my bearing,” Xiao Bai confessed.

Gua Zhengnie called, “Xiang Qiao, quickly come and make tea.”

Xiao Bai smiled, saying, “Ah, a few days ago, I should have come to meet with the Alliance Leader, but I forgot because of my busy schedule.”

“Is there anything urgent?”

Xiao Bai went straight to the point and said, “Like this, recently, I have recruited some disciples from the Sky Domain Sect.”

“Disciples from the Sky Domain Sect?” Gua Zhengnie feigned ignorance.

Xiao Bai knelt and continued, “I am here to apologize. This is what happened: I have a relationship with a leader of the Sky Domain Sect, Luo Hai. The Dragon Slaying Clan took Yuan Menhai and Ming Bei out of the Wastelands, leaving behind Jiu Yiren and Shen Li. When they also left, Luo Hai was left to guard the city. Afterwards, Luo Hai was driven out of Sky Domain City by you and has been wandering aimlessly outside ever since.”

The situation is bad now, he also wants to find a place to settle down, and finally he found me. I suggested he join the Third Demon, but he was scared, because after all, he had fought and killed many with the Third Demon, and he was afraid that Third Demon would not accept them.”

“So I told them not to worry, that I would convince our Alliance Leader. Our Alliance Leader is magnanimous, and he will certainly give consent.”

“Furthermore, we urgently need people at this moment, so I made an arbitrary decision to let them in. I had intended to inform the Alliance leader a few days ago, but due to numerous affairs, it kept being delayed.”

How could Gua Zhengnie possibly not know Luo Hai? He was the very person who drove Luo Hai out.

Xiao Bai continued, “There is some friction between the Sky Domain Sect and us because we have fought against each other. I should have discussed it with the Alliance Leader before allowing the people of the Sky Domain Sect to join us, on account of old grudges. So I am here to apologize to the Alliance Leader.”

“I should not have made the decision on my own to let the people of the Sky Domain Sect join. At the time, I was outside and couldn’t notify the Alliance Leader in time. Upon my return, I forgot, for which I am truly guilty.”

“If the Alliance Leader really doesn’t trust these people, I can have them leave immediately.”

Upon hearing this, it was as if a heavy burden was lifted off Gua Zhengnie’s heart. He promptly pulled Xiao Bai to his feet and said, “You are not to blame, quickly get up, the ground is cold.” He helped Xiao Bai up, for he needed more man power to steady the morale of the Third Demon forces.

Xiao Bai said, “No, in this matter, I was indeed in the wrong. The Sky Domain Sect and the Third Demon have such a large knot between them, I hastily pulled them in, who could guarantee that they do not harbour ulterior motives, and potentially harm the Sect Leader! I should have discussed it with Sect Leader and then made the move.”

Gua Zhengnie remained silent, taking a sip of his tea.

Xiao Bai said, “If the Sect Leader really doesn’t trust these people, I can get them to leave right now.”

“Indeed, this is a major issue, you should have discussed it with me.” Gua Zhengnie said.

“Yes, at the beginning, didn’t the Alliance Leader let me take full responsibility without needing to consult him! Otherwise, even if you gave me ten times the courage, I wouldn’t dare to let them join. It’s just that I thought Sky Domain City was severely short on people right now, New City Sect has already claimed Tianle City, the next target is surely going to be Sky Domain City.”

“Let it be, this matter is not your fault, you don’t need to blame yourself.”

“Then Sect Leader, should we keep these people or drive them away?”