Super Invincible Immortal Doctor
Chapter 1806 - 1807: Direct Confrontation

Chapter 1806: Chapter 1807: Direct Confrontation

Hu Xiao arrived, deliberately hiding his presence. Su Chengyu could confirm it was the Demon Clan, but he truly did not recognize Hu Xiao.

Of course, after Su Chengyu unleashed his sword, he would inevitably recognize the opponent’s identity. Although not placing them at death’s door, under such circumstances, their actions would most likely be detected by others.

The Demon Clan raising the tribal people in this place had not yet taken direct action, but Su Chengyu could sense that the Demons surrounding the tribe were increasing in number.

"You’re back so quickly? I thought you’d stay there until I personally came over?"

Su Chengyu’s words were clearly sarcastic, and Hu Xiao instantly grasped the meaning, smiling as he spoke.

"Sir, how could I possibly escape from your clutches given my abilities?"

Su Chengyu snorted coldly. He indeed had not found the reason, but he could perceive that the current Hu Xiao seemed more interested in seeking something from him, or seeking an answer, compared to before when he was simply wary of him.

"Have you already joined them?"

Hu Xiao shook his head. "Not to that extent. Although that big mountain cat welcomed me, it did not directly include me. It’s clear it has some sense."

Intelligence is a highly valued and differentiated trait among the Demons in this land. While many Demons view tactics and schemes as mere trivial tricks, in the end, it all boils down to the supremacy of strength.

Whereas to another group, having the opportunity to truly showcase strength, tactics are extremely important.

These two types of people are usually disdainful of each other, and Hu Xiao is clearly among the latter.

"Is that so? Then you share the same stench."

"No, no, no! Sir, how does your saying go again? Like repels like. I actually quite dislike that big mountain cat who always tries to pry information about you from me. But rest assured, sir, I haven’t divulged a single piece of information about you!"

"Not a single piece?"

Su Chengyu sneered, evidently not trusting Hu Xiao’s words.

"Heaven and earth bear witness, sir! If I’ve said anything against you, then let my hopes of breaking through to the Demon Emperor Realm remain forever unattainable!"

Su Chengyu laughed coldly, easily seeing through the trap hidden in these words.

No words against him were spoken, but what about others?

Su Chengyu wasn’t expecting anything beneficial, but it was certain that Hu Xiao had revealed some inconsequential information about him.

Nonetheless, Su Chengyu could understand; after all, one cannot catch the wolf without sacrificing the child. Therefore, Su Chengyu did not intend to pursue this matter excessively, a minor reprimand was sufficient.

"So you’ve been busy all this time, how much intelligence have you gathered?"

Seeing that Su Chengyu finally shifted to the main topic, Hu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and continued.

"That big mountain cat is cautious. What I know might not be more than what you, sir, know. But one thing is certain: that guy has kept these humans raised here not as a pasture, but to plot something else."

Su Chengyu nodded, this aligned perfectly with his expectations and corroborated with the other’s current choice to observe instead.

"What is that guy’s strength, and the next step in their plan?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Xiao was immediately troubled, saying, "Truthfully, I’m not too sure about his strength; definitely not inferior to mine. At worst, he is only half a step away from the Demon Emperor Realm, and possibly already at the Demon Emperor level."

"Nonsense."

Su Chengyu spoke coldly. Given Hu Xiao’s character, if the opponent’s strength was insufficient, Hu Xiao would have already made a move and then sought Su Chengyu to claim credit.

"Heh heh."

Hu Xiao awkwardly laughed and then continued, "But sir, I did manage to gather some of their next plans. That’s why I sneaked over here overnight to find you."

"Speak."

"Sir, your actions in the tribe in recent days have drawn their attention, but it seems that guy doesn’t plan to directly confront them head-on. Instead, they intend to set their sights on the people of this tribe next."

Su Chengyu blinked, looked outside, and continued, "No surprise there. Go on, what do they plan to do?"

In situations where the opponent’s strength is unknown, provoking them into action is undoubtedly the simplest and most direct approach. And for Su Chengyu, who is currently protecting the entire tribe, targeting the tribal humans is clearly the best breakthrough point.

"The granary."

The tribe’s facilities, though simple, still have several important locations.

One is the market where goods are exchanged, another is the Guard Station responsible for the tribe’s medical care, and the third is naturally the grain storage area where Su Chengyu sensed the totem anomaly.

Su Chengyu had previously speculated which area the opponent would assault first if they were to make a move?

The current information brought by Hu Xiao indeed solved the urgent concern.

"Understood. What about manpower? Are you involved?"

Su Chengyu turned to ask, which instantly made Hu Xiao’s expression awkward as he scratched his head and said,

"Sir, the fact that I can know this information means I was arranged to be here. So..."

"Hmm."

Su Chengyu sneered at Hu Xiao. He knew that Hu Xiao taking the risk to see him was definitely not just to pledge loyalty. Ultimately, coming here was for his own safety.

Afraid that once things started, Su Chengyu would cut him down directly.

Foreseeing this, Su Chengyu did not press further and simply said, "So, that guy doesn’t intend to get involved immediately."

"Very likely. Removing the unlikely scenarios, the big mountain cat is expected to lurk until the end."

Su Chengyu said nothing. He knew what Hu Xiao meant by the least likely scenario was the outcome where Su Chengyu couldn’t defeat these Demon Emperors.

But since Hu Xiao reached this conclusion, it showed that the other Demon Emperors among the Demons weren’t particularly strong.

Armed with this additional intelligence, Su Chengyu began having different ideas.

"Where exactly are they located, are the formation prohibitions surrounding it secure?"

Hu Xiao’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he continued, "I know the specific location, the prohibitions around it appear rather simple, sir. If you plan to take action, let me know, and I will assist you from within..."

"Enough."

Su Chengyu interrupted Hu Xiao, then tossed a beacon engraved with the Vermilion Bird Totem in front of Hu Xiao.

This was a simple magic artifact Su Chengyu had recently crafted, similar to the Green Porcelain Bird Ye Qingci had given him, enabling mutual notification.

"If I intend to act, this thing will notify you."

"Understood!"

Hu Xiao spoke excitedly, evidently thrilled to be entrusted by Su Chengyu once more.