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Chapter 798 - 734 - : See this volcanic crater? Jump down!

Chapter 798: 734 Chapter: See this volcanic crater? Jump down!

After a heart-to-heart conversation, Zhang San had fully mastered the intel concerning the North Wind Wolf King’s operation.

Although the information the North Wind Wolf King told Niu Mo might not be complete.

But it didn’t matter.

Knowing the general direction of the plan and some very important details made the following tasks much easier.

Indeed, the intel from the Town Demon Office mentioned that Niu Mo had a mistress outside, and that he was rather gullible. Now it appeared to be true.

After finishing drinking with Niu Mo, Zhang San and the others bid farewell to Niu Mo, leaving behind two jars of fine wine for him.

After all, this wine was originally prepared for Niu Mo, so leaving behind two jars was normal.

Moreover, it would remind Niu Mo of Zhang San every time he saw the jars.

To express his sincerity, Niu Mo even personally escorted Zhang San and his companions away from Spring Rain Pond.

"Brother Zhang San, next time you get other wines, also send some over to me. I think what you said is particularly true, it’s not just about liking the taste, but experiencing all sorts of different ones makes it more enjoyable," Niu Mo spoke.

Zhang San and Niu Mo hugged each other and said, "Rest assured, big brother Niu Mo, if I get other kinds of wine, I will definitely send them to you first."

"By the way, the matter I told you about attacking Julong Pass on the third day of April is confidential. You must absolutely not let anyone else know!"

Zhang San readily promised, "Don’t worry, big brother Niu Mo, I definitely won’t tell anyone else!"

How could his own people be considered ’anyone else’?

Zhang San thought to himself, then waved goodbye to Niu Mo.

After Zhang San and his party had left, Hu confirmed that Niu Mo had returned before speaking out to Zhang San with a tinge of levity, "Zhang San, I feel like Niu Mo is easy to sway. Why didn’t you coax him over to join us? I think luring him to work with us against the North Wind Wolf King wouldn’t be a problem."

Zhang San laughed heartily, "Are you kidding? Niu Mo sees me as a friend; how could I possibly coax him?"

Hu glanced at Zhang San.

The words "Bullshit" ultimately remained unspoken.

Off to the side, Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums scoffed, "Hu! That’s why I and Zhang San have so many friends, but you don’t—you see, you even have a ghost beside you all day. It’s because you are too scheming!"

Upon hearing this, Hu yelled at the Silly Roe Deer, "You’re bullshit!"

"See, it’s precisely because of your scheming heart that you’re always spouting foul language! Look at me and Zhang San, we are both very pure."

"Pure my ass! He’s just like me, none of us are good. Sometimes, he’s even worse than me! Me and Zhang San, we are cut from the same cloth!"

"Give me a break! Clearly, I and Zhang San are very pure. Among us, you’re the one who’s the most crooked!"

"The stupidest is you!"

"The worst is you!"

While Hu and the Silly Roe Deer were locked in their endless argument, a rat demon clad in sturdy metal armor walked past in front of them.

Upon seeing Zhang San, he clasped his fist in salute.

Previously in the underground caverns, Zhang San had seen many powerful rat demons following the Thousand-Eyed Rat King; this one was among them.

"I’ve seen Deputy Chief Zhang and the others."

Zhang San also clasped his fist in return, "Your Excellency is here; does it mean that the Thousand-Eyed Rat King has received some new intel?"

"Just now, we received new intelligence. The North Wind Wolf King has gone to seek out the Deer God, one of the Twelve Superior Demons. The Deer God is a supreme demon who cultivates both the All Things Path and the Path of Ghosts and Gods, with formidable strength. Should Deputy Chief Zhang head there right now?"

Upon hearing this intel, Zhang San’s brow furrowed slightly.

Zhang San already knew the North Wind Wolf King’s plan, even the specific timing and location of the action.

Next, the North Wind Wolf King would inevitably go around seeking some powerful members of the Demon Clan, especially supreme demons to join the battle.

Although Zhang San did not quite understand the North Wind Wolf King’s way of thinking, when he put himself in Qian Shanxiu’s shoes, he naturally hoped for the All Things Path and the Imperial Path to go to war.

Then he could profit by assisting the All Things Path or even form marital alliances with the Northeast, consolidating the powers of the All Things Path from both the Northwest and the Northeast.

In such a case, once Julong Pass was breached, the territory of the All Things Path would expand, and the areas invaded by the All Things Path would inevitably suffer greatly.

Advance, and Qian Shanxiu could seek cooperation with the Path of Calamity.

After all, when the Crown Prince staged his rebellion, the powers of the Path of Calamity had already made an appearance, so it was quite normal for Qian Shanxiu to be able to contact them.

Retreat, and having aided the All Things Path, Qian Shanxiu would be firmly established in Longyou Road.

Even if later the Great Sui drove the All Things Path back to Longyou Road, they could claim asylum based on the merit they had previously gained by helping the All Things Path win.

It can be said that if Julong Pass was taken down, Qian Shanxiu would make a huge profit.

Therefore, Qian Shanxiu would also use every possible means to entice more supreme demons to join this battle.

Though he already had a way in mind to prevent Niu Mo from joining the battle, Zhang San knew that waiting for the North Wind Wolf King to recruit one, and then sabotaging each one, was too passive a strategy.

Moreover, it was inevitable that some people would hold certain preconceived notions.

This meant that always reacting, like he was currently doing, was not going to work.

Sometimes, one has to consider making the first move.

"Thank you for your information, but I feel that it is not the right time to seek out the Deer God. Do you know the whereabouts of any other supreme demons in Longyou Road? I would like to visit one and see if I can prevent some from being deceived by the North Wind Wolf King in advance."

The Iron Rat Demon, clad in steel armor, pondered briefly before saying, "I know where the Candle Dragon resides, it’s a very secretive place. Does Deputy Chief Zhang wish to go there?"

"Good!"

Information on the Candle Dragon in the Town Demon Office was scarce.

The most recent piece of news was a millennium-old rumor about Candle Dragon’s past achievements, not concrete information.

Therefore, dealing with such an unknown supreme demon first might actually be better.

Thus, Zhang San and his companions followed the Iron Rat Demon, leaving the vicinity of Spring Rain Pond and heading straight for the northwest of Longyou Road.

After crossing countless mountains, Zhang San and his group finally arrived at a snow-covered mountain range.

Based on the map of Longyou Road burned into his memory, Zhang San could affirm that this location was actually on the border between Longyou Road and the Tujue territory.

It might even extend beyond the range of Longyou Road, right into Tujue’s land.

"Candle Dragon lives in such a cold place?"

To Zhang San, it seemed that Candle Dragon possessed immense strength in fire-related abilities, so logically, it should reside in an extremely hot place.

The Iron Rat Demon said nothing and continued to lead Zhang San and the rest forward.

Finally, upon reaching the summit of the mountain peak, he bowed to Zhang San and asked, "Deputy Chief Zhang, do you see the volcanic crater up ahead?"

Only then did Zhang San and his companions notice that this place was actually a volcano covered in ice and snow.

"Is Candle Dragon nearby?"

The Iron Rat Demon shook his head and said, "Jump down! That’s how you’ll meet Candle Dragon. Of course, this is just a rumor, and whether it’s true or not remains to be seen. I, for one, have never jumped down."

Zhang San grinned, glanced at the volcano’s mouth, then gave Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums a sidelong look.

He had thought of an excellent plan!