Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 636 - 636 622 Ghost City

Chapter 636: Chapter 622: Ghost City Chapter 636: Chapter 622: Ghost City Ye Chen said, “Wasteland City, it’s like a broken pot. But because it’s a broken pot, deserted and empty, it doesn’t matter if it’s burned once more. Yet, Wasteland City remains a most sacred place, truly able to hit hard at Yuan Menhai’s heart. He certainly couldn’t ignore it. That’s what I want. They attack, we defend. We withstand them until we can’t hold any longer, then retreat. We’ll see who can endure, who will be the most discomforted!”

Guo Yuyun got a much clearer picture and asked, “But don’t we still have Shi Mu as backup? Why not use him?”

“We can’t rush to employ him recklessly. Good steel should be used on the edge of a blade. Hastily using him could earn some minor victories, but it might also expose his identity in trivial incidents. Right now, what he needs is to strengthen his own power and only make his move at a critical moment.”

“I think we can at least use him a bit, especially in dealing with the matter of the Third Demon.”

Ye Chen responded, “If he can ensure the safety of the No. One Heroes, that would be great. Let’s first stabilize the situation and do things slowly. There are others who are more impatient than us. You should feel at ease.” He displayed double the confidence.

During this period, Wan Guangcai and Zhong Yao had already joined Shi Mu’s troupe.

Shi Mu was continuously enhancing his power, slowly gaining the ability to compete with Gui Lang and his gang, which made Gui Lang increasingly uncomfortable. What made him most uncomfortable was that Wan Guangcai and Zhong Yao were members of the Wan Residence. They once fought against the Wan Residence, but now they can’t be friends with them. Because of the inexplicably unclear relationship between the Wan Residence and the Sect Leader of the New City Sect, it triggered Gui Lang’s suspicion.

San Gui said, “Damn this Shi Mu. He really walked into some good luck. Recently, his reputation has been rising, outshining Jue Ming and even surpassing us. Most suspicious are his henchmen, Wan Guangcai and Zhong Yao. They’re from Wan Residence. Is there absolutely no connection with the New City Sect?”

Upon hearing this, Er Gui immediately got lost in thought, saying, “Yeah, how could they not have any relationship with the people of the New City Sect? The Wan Residence had saved the Sect Leader of the New City Sect. How could it be explained?”

Haozi chimed in, “They’ve already explained this to Yang Jing. At that time, the person who saved the Sect Leader of the New City Sect was Feng Niang, not them. They have no relationship with the Sect Leader of the New City Sect.”

After hearing this, Er Gui scoffed and said, “Bullshit. How could they possibly have no connections? How could that Feng Niang be so capable as to rescue the Sect Leader of the New City Sect from Luo Hai’s grasp? How is it possible without the help of Wan Guangcai and Zhong Yao?”

Haozi, one of Er Gui’s underlings, chuckled and said, “It is impossible, but do we have any evidence to prove it? The important thing is that the current Madame Hong Ying believes it. Moreover, she often pleads for Shi Mu’s cause in front of Yang Jing. If they all believe it …”

Wan Guangcai had explained to Yang Jing that because of Yuan Menhai, the Third Demon’s men had caused his family’s ruin. He sought revenge, wanting to exact vengeance on the Third Demon’s followers.

After hearing this, Yang Jing was naturally overjoyed, and readily believed Wan Guangcai’s words. He currently wanted to recruit more people who despised the Third Demon, the best kind being those who were irreconcilable enemies of the Third Demon; as long as they were enemies, they would resolutely help them in confronting the Third Demon.

Thus, Yang Jing no longer had suspicions about Wan Guangcai.

San Gui said, “Could it be that Shi Mu really has some connections with the New City Sect?” While speaking, he looked at Gui Lang, his tone filled with doubt.

Gui Lang said, “We must find evidence for that. If we can’t find evidence, all your talk is useless.”

San Gui heard this and nodded, commenting, “This Shi Mu, his luck is too good. Who would think that, originally under Jue Ming, he has now left Jue Ming behind? Anyway, I can’t believe it.”

Er Gui said, “I know this period has been very uncomfortable for Jue Ming.”

San Gui also said, “Yuan Menhai is really unlucky. Who would have thought that the New City Sect and the Xue Family brothers and Shen Bai would join hands, directly killing Xiao Bai and driving the bearded man out of the Wastelands. I think the New City Sect will act soon. Boss, what do you think the situation will be like?” He looked at Gui Lang.

Gui Lang was also contemplating the matter and said, “They may very much return to the Wastelands.”

“Then our pressure will be significantly reduced. Will Yuan Menhai return as well?” San Gui asked.

“It’s very likely,”

“From both sides, we can simultaneously oppress them. Let’s see what Yuan Menhai can do.”

Gui Lang didn’t want to talk about this matter and said, “San Gui, be careful. See if that damn Shi Mu and his gang truly have a connection with the New City Sect. If they do, find concrete evidence, understand?”

“I understand. I’ll be more cautious, watching to see if this Shi Mu guy is actually a double agent.”

Er Gui expressed his suspicion, “I’ve actually had my doubts for a long time. Last time, when we were surrounded beneath the Bishui City, the New City Sect came to our rescue. Afterwards, Shi Mu suddenly attacked Yuan Menhai when he least expected it. Is Shi Mu really that brilliant? I’ve started to doubt it. It felt as though he was in collusion with the New City Sect, providing him an opportunity to make an accomplishment.”

Gui Lang also suspected this. He was right. Shi Mu did not possess such a mind and courage. Even Gui Lang himself couldn’t have foreseen it, that at such an opportune moment, Shi Mu would have leaped out, making a great achievement, and had even withheld it from Jue Ming.

Haozi definitively said, “They must have connections, no need to say any more.”

Gui Lang said, “Don’t provoke them yet, clarify their relationship first. If you run off to Yang Jing now without knowing the details, it’ll be useless. Worse, it might invite a counterattack from them.”

San Gui said, “I will find a way to gather evidence.”

What happened in the dark zone shook Yuan Menhai to his core. He hadn’t expected Xiao Bai to be wiped out with a thousand men, that left him speechless with anger. Yet, the incident occurred, and it left him in a completely passive situation.

The worst part was, he had been in Bishui City for half a month already. Ever since Yang Jing’s escape last time, he had hidden like a scared rat. After two attempted attacks in half a month with no certain outcome, his impatience grew. And to pour salt on his wounds, the incident with Xiao Bai in the dark zone had happened.

He was like a flame, ready to erupt at any moment, and nobody in the grand hall dared to speak. They were all waiting for his outburst.

Yuan Menhai cursed, “Damn Xiao Bai, he’s nothing but a straw bag, and yet he caused the death of over a thousand of our disciples. Not a single one was spared for me.”

Only Ming Bei dared to speak up, “Without Xiao Bai at the entrance, there’s no one to guard against the New City Sect members. They might enter the Wastelands. We can’t ignore this. I heard they already have seven to eight hundred men.”

Luo Hai added, “Yes, they could come and go as they please. Given their hatred for us, they’ll certainly cause trouble, perhaps even attack us. We need to replan and not allow them to disrupt our arrangements.”

Ming Bei continued, “It seems that we can’t capture Ghost City for the time being. We’ve killed a few, and they’re not as arrogant lately. Perhaps we can try a different method to take Ghost City.”

Yuan Menhai turned to him and asked, “A different method? What method?”

Ming Bei suggested, “We could try to bring Jue Ming to our side.”

“Jue Ming?” Yuan Menhai was somewhat puzzled.

“Yes, Jue Ming was originally a leader, but ever since the Mutant Winged Dragon was killed and he moved back to the Wastelands to help Yang Jing establish the No. One Heroes, Yang Jing has overlooked him. He’s been discarded like a piece of trash, with no right-hand man position for him. Now, he has to follow the newer member, Shi Mu, even Gui Lang is better off. He’s certainly not happy,” Ming Bei explained.

“Is there a way?”

“There is. Jue Ming can’t stand this treatment. He was the one who suggested helping Yang Jing establish the No. One Heroes. He still has people under him and feels the unfairness. To bring him onboard is just a matter of interests. If we offer him enough benefits, he will surely choose to side with us.”

Upon hearing this, Yuan Menhai fell silent. It was indeed time to change the approach. If direct attacks couldn’t take Ghost City, why not try a different stratagem? More importantly, the New City Sect could invade the Wastelands at any time.

If ignored, the advantage they built up would quickly be eroded by the chaos they would cause.

If anything more happened after this great defeat, the advantage they had built up over the past few months would disappear completely.

Yuan Menhai stipulated, “Alright, Ming Bei, let’s proceed with your strategy. Contact Jue Ming, and you’re in charge. If Jue Ming can kill Yang Jing and take control of the No. One Heroes, Ghost City will be his.”

Hearing this, Luo Hai commented, “That’s a huge incentive, enough to choke him with.”

Yuan Menhai added, “Whatever assistance he needs, offer it. If he needs silver, give it to him. As long as he can help us kill Yang Jing and take control of Ghost City.”

Ming Bei nodded and said, “I’ll contact him as soon as possible to see what he thinks.”

“Keep an eye on Ghost City, you and Luo Hai are in charge. Don’t let Yang Jing or Gui Lang cause any trouble,” Yuan Menhai commanded.

“Relax, I can handle this.”

“The New City Sect group will be eliminated later.” Yuan Menhai stood up with a stormy look on his face.

Jue Ming, originally a leader with a large crowd under him, had come back from the Central Plains and, amidst the chaos, helped Yang Jing establish the No. One Heroes, which has now taken shape.

Yang Jing had forgotten about the shared fortune and started to reap all the benefits himself. He reaped all the good while leaving none for Jue Ming, who had even been superseded by others.

How could Jue Ming bear this? Resentment burned in his heart.

Especially that damned Shi Mu, he used to be under Jue Ming, but now he had usurped Jue Ming’s position. How could Jue Ming tolerate this? The chatter and rumors among the men below just added to his frustration.