Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 609 - 609 595 Convincing Shi Mu

Chapter 609: Chapter 595: Convincing Shi Mu Chapter 609: Chapter 595: Convincing Shi Mu However, the group was somewhat small. What to do! While eating, Ye Chen suddenly thought of something and hurriedly called over Wan Guangcai, saying, “Second Manor Master, send someone to inform Zhong Yao, and have Zhong Yao tell Shi Mu. Let them know that the Third Demon might be setting an ambush outside Bishui City for Yang Jing. Fill them in based on my analysis.”

Upon hearing this, Wan Guangcai replied, “Even if we send someone to Ghost City now, and manage to find Shi Mu, it would be impossible to prevent the situation outside Bishui City. We won’t have time to inform Yang Jing.”

Ye Chen said, “They don’t need to prevent Yang Jing from being surrounded; they indeed cannot stop it. But even if we manage to rescue Yang Jing, we need Shi Mu’s men for the reinforcement, right? This can be considered our second favor to Shi Mu. Just let Zhong Yao tell him that we will rescue Yang Jing and have them come over timely for reinforcement.”

Wan Guangcai understood Ye Chen’s intention, saying, “Shi Mu will owe us a big favor.”

“Hehe, it’s like double happiness knocking on their door.”

Wan Guangcai hastily departed, summoning two skilled martial artists to travel to Ghost City on horseback overnight.

When Hong Ying awoke, she didn’t know where she was, but there were a group of people leading her horse car onwards.

The men behind informed Zhong Yao that Hong Ying had awoken.

Zhong Yao hurried over and said, “A pleasure to meet you, ma’am.”

“Who are you?” asked Hong Ying.

“Madam, do not be afraid, we are from Shi Mu’s group, also from the No. One Heroes. I found you in the forest and now plan to return you safely to Ghost City.”

Hong Ying glanced at him, she had heard of Shi Mu, who indeed was a subordinate of Yang Jing and had recently joined them. They had not bound her and were heading towards Ghost City, so she nodded.

Zhong Yao explained, “Madam, you were ambushed halfway. It was that damn Ming Bei, he wanted to capture you. Then Jue Ming encountered the situation, causing chaos, and you presumably got knocked unconscious. In the panic, you were carried into the forest, where we happened to find you.”

“The leader doesn’t know I wasn’t captured, right?” asked Hong Ying.

Zhong Yao shook his head and said, “No, I am bringing you back to Ghost City now.”

Hearing this, Hong Ying had no further doubts and said, “Then hurry.”

“Alright.” Zhong Yao brought her some food, saying, “Madam, you must be hungry after a day without food. Have something to eat first. I will bring you back to Ghost City overnight.” He gave her some food.

By this point, it was already the middle of the night.

Zhong Yao added politely, “Rest assured, we should arrive at Ghost City by tomorrow morning. Have something to eat and get some rest.”

Hong Ying had been scared and sweated a lot last night; she still felt somewhat fearful.

Dawn was breaking.

Through the dim fog, Ghost City came into sight.

Then, two fast horses arrived, with one person calling out Zhong Yao’s name from far away. Zhong Yao immediately halted.

The two men were from Wan Residence.

Both of them were out of breath.

Zhong Yao quickly ran over, and the two men relayed Wan Guangcai’s message to him. Upon hearing it, Zhong Yao understood Ye Chen’s intention.

Zhong Yao led the horse car towards Ghost City, which had been sealed off the previous night. The entities guarding the city last night were Shi Mu’s people.

Zhong Yao instructed someone to hurry and wake up Shi Mu, who was still sleeping soundly.

Shi Mu, wanting to curse, yelled, “Who’s causing all this noise? Can’t they see I need more sleep!”

One of his subordinates quickly said, “We’ve found the madam.”

Shi Mu jumped up and said, “How did you find her? Wasn’t the madam captured?”

“She was truly returned by someone named Zhong Yao. She’s outside the city now,” The subordinate said.

How could Shi Mu not know Zhong Yao? The Wan Residence frequently conducted business in Ghost City. He said, “This fellow should be running for his life!” Properly dressed, he dashed out.

When Shi Mu came running over, he said, “So it really is Brother Zhong.”

Zhong Yao also came over and said, “I thought you wouldn’t remember me.”

“How could I forget? We struggled together, learning martial arts from the same master back in the day; I still remember that,” Shi Mu laughed.

Zhong Yao said, “Yang Jing’s beloved and your madam somehow got separated. We happened to find her in the forest and have safely returned her to you. I claimed her as one of your people; this deed is no small gift.”

Shi Mu, of course, knew it was a big favor. If Yang Jing were to learn that he had found the madam, he would surely be extremely pleased.

Without a second thought, he rushed over to greet the now-awake Hong Ying, shouting, “Quick, get someone to escort the madam back to the City Lord’s Mansion.”

Hong Ying looked out from behind the curtain, acknowledged Shi Mu, and said, “Help me thank this brother. He traveled overnight without resting to bring me back.”

Shi Mu nodded repeatedly. He sent seven or eight people to escort Hong Ying into the city and back to the City Lord’s Mansion.

“I really don’t know how to thank you.” Shi Mu was thrilled.

Zhong Yao glanced at him and said, “I have been running all night and I’m starving.”

“Well, let’s hurry, I’ll take you to eat.” Shi Mu handed over the city gate to others, and took Zhong Yao to the inn ahead. The inns were already opening one after another. Zhong Yao brought those people into the inn, washed his face, and had enough food for three tables.

Zhong Yao and Shi Mu sat at one table, while the others sat at another.

Shi Mu said first, “You have had a tough time. I’ve heard about what happened to the Wan Residence. If you have nowhere else to go, just join us.”

Zhong Yao smiled and said, “You’re a step late.”

“What do you mean, you’ve found a place to go?”

Zhong Yao nodded, saying, “New City Sect.”

“New City Sect? You must be joking. New City Sect is not doing well right now.”

“Who says so!”

“They were all driven to the dark realm. Big-beard is watching them now. We don’t even know if they can survive.”

Zhong Yao laughed aloud at that.

“Am I wrong?”

“You know the news from a month ago. You cannot be blamed for not knowing the current situation,” Zhong Yao explained.

Shi Mu promptly poured a cup of wine for Zhong Yao.

Zhong Yao said, “I think you better not drink today.”

“Yes, I’m guarding the city gate.”

Zhong Yao said, “Now, New City Sect has teamed up with the Xue Family brothers to thwart Big-beard’s plan. Big-beard is no match for New City Sect. The alliance of New City Sect and Xue Family brothers might strike back at any time. It’s only a matter of time before they take down Big-beard.”

“You must be joking!” Shi Mu found it hard to believe.

“Why would I joke with you about this? We have all joined the New City Sect and know the situation.”

“I know Xiao Bai is guarding at the entrance to the dark realm.”

“Indeed, he is guarding the entrance. But he is from the Third Demon, and since the dark realm’s existence, the rule has been that one either belongs to the dark realm or the Wastelands. The Third Demon handles affairs in the Wastelands, so he can’t get into the dark realm, nor can he manage affairs in the dark realm. So he just guards the entrance and can’t manage anything else.”

“So, there really might be a chance for New City Sect to see the light of day.”

“Don’t worry, it’s entirely possible. How can I be so sure? I’ve met their Sect Leader. Not long ago, their Sect Leader left home and wandered to our Wan Residence, which led to what happened later. Now, the people of New City Sect have found their Sect Leader. This time when they come back, they will certainly try their best to deal with Big-beard. Once Big-beard is dealt with, Xiao Bai will be next. Just you wait and see.” Zhong Yao drank a cup of tea to try to boost Shi Mu’s confidence.

“Seems like a proper plan.”

“Other than delivering the City Lord’s Lady to you today, I also came to invite you to join New City Sect.”

Listening to this, Shi Mu was slightly surprised, and asked with a smile, “You want to invite me to join New City Sect? You can’t be serious, to make me an inside informant?” At the moment, No. One Heroes was obviously doing better than New City Sect.

“Hey, don’t put it so bluntly! It’s about choosing a good master and contributing value,” Zhong Yao tactfully corrected.

Shi Mu promptly said, “No offence, but New City Sect is not really giving me much confidence at the moment…”

Zhong Yao laughed and said, “You can listen to what I have to say and then decide. If you like it, you can join. If you don’t, it’s fine. I won’t force you. You’re no fool—you should know what’s good for you.”

Taking this in, Shi Mu drank a cup of wine, smiled, and said, “Alright, go on. I’m interested to hear your analysis.”

Zhong Yao said, “Given the current situation, No. One Heroes are indeed well-positioned, but this won’t always be the case. The current leader of the Wastelands is Yuan Menhai. Can you guarantee that Yang Jing will always be able to compete with Yuan Menhai, and that he will be stable in Ghost City for the future? You can’t guarantee that, can you?”

Shi Mu retorted, “And can New City Sect guarantee this?”

“They can’t guarantee it, but it gives you an additional option. Nobody can guarantee who will ultimately eliminate the Third Demon, whether it be New City Sect or No. One Heroes, or if the Third Demon will take out both New City Sect and No. One Heroes. But choosing both options improves your chances of success more than relying on just one, right?”

“Choosing two is better than choosing one.” Shi Mu nodded slightly.

Zhong Yao continued, “New City Sect is still trustworthy. You should know this without me telling you—they won’t sell you out. You can stay with No. One Heroes and pass information to us. If there’s any danger, you don’t have to get involved. We won’t pressure you. If there’s any benefit, we’ll share it with you. You can still lead freely as part of No. One Heroes.

The information you have is limited, but if New City Sect is willing to help you, you can surely rise higher. What’s wrong with that? Is it worth it to cling to No. One Heroes and sacrifice your life for them?

In the future, who can guarantee that New City Sect won’t make a comeback? One day, they might surpass No. One Heroes and return to the top. By then, you’ll be in a very passive position. Don’t be so stubborn.”

Shi Mu looked at Zhong Yao.

Zhong Yao smiled again and added, “On the inside, you’re a person of New City Sect, but on the outside, you belong to No. One Heroes. If New City Sect is eventually destroyed, you will still belong to No. One Heroes. If one day, New City Sect regains power, you don’t have to cling to No. One Heroes till the end, you can realign with New City Sect. Isn’t that better? As far as I know, you joined No. One Heroes out of necessity this time. It’s not as good as you imagined.”