Book 13: Chapter 53

Kuanggu Sheng chuckled as though he was oblivious to the hostile gaze on him. Tiangou, how long has it been since we had a conversation?

Tiangous gaze remained unshaken, indicating he still sought a proper answer to his question.

Perhaps you dont understand. What Im saying is ever since our master was gone, how long has it been since weve had a conversation?

Tiangou was taken aback before he lowered his weapon just a tad.

Although they were part of the same group, not everyone in Fiends Genesis considered each other friends. Everyone was rather nice to Nine-Lives Cat Fiend, so she was okay with everyone. Drought Demon was easy to get along with since he was laid back. The others werent so buddy-buddy with each other. Furthermore, there was the fact that the current Seven Stars wasnt the same Seven Stars from twenty years ago. s.h.i.+tou and Kuanggu Sheng were only instated as one of the seven post-war twenty years ago.

While Shang Bies.h.i.+ was still around, they were comrades under the pretext of serving the same master, sharing the same purpose on the battlefield, and they shared a mutual respect for Shang Bies.h.i.+. Without Shang Bies.h.i.+, there was nothing to really connect them.

While Jiang Chen had the ability to keep everyone united, he never had any desire to unite them. If it wasnt for Shang Bies.h.i.+s existence, n.o.body could say for certain if Jiang Chen wouldve even stayed with Fiends Genesis. Had he not gathered the remnants of Fiends Genesis to kill time, there wouldnt be any Fiends Genesis in this era. That being said, the current Fiends Genesis was just a fragile ent.i.ty held together with lousy glue. Unless they were on the verge of annihilation, it was nigh impossible for any of the Seven Stars to have an audience with him. If there was any purpose they served to him, it was merely credit to tell Shang Bies.h.i.+ if he ever returned hey, I kept your team for you.

Those of us who stayed behind after our master left thought that we could accomplish something big. Its been twenty years since, and all weve done is continued acting as guard dogs, Kuanggu Sheng said.

Whats the matter with you? questioned Tiangou.

Tiangou and Kuanggu Sheng could hold a conversation with each other, but there was no chance theyd converse with the other five of Seven Stars. Though they were too independent and aloof to be friends, they would, at least, greet each other. That said, it was the first time Kuanggu Sheng brought up the topic they were on in the twenty years theyd been part of the Seven Stars.

Tiangou joined the unorthodox faction to avenge his father. Sure, he did crazy things, such as violently gas.h.i.+ng people over minor offences, drinking their blood and digging peoples nerves out. However, those wild behaviours were merely intended to shock his opponents, expanding his range of options in combat. He didnt have some sick fetish for them. He couldnt have just been reckless when it only took him a year to avenge his father. The entire revenge procedure was meticulously planned out beforehand something very Jiang-Chen-esque. Even with his knowledge and genius, nevertheless, he couldnt understand why Kuanggu Sheng suddenly broached the topic, not to mention now of all times.

Kuanggu Sheng opened up the door and said, Come with me. Before exiting, he added, I have something to tell you about our master.

Despite his unease, Tiangou went along.

Kuanggu Sheng went straight to a secluded building. Tiangou was a loner and didnt enjoy aimless wanderings, so this was the first time he had gone to the building. Tiangous keen sense of smell was disabled in the room due to the strong smell of medicine. As a matter of fact, he had to pinch his nose in order to prevent harm to himself. Two days had yet to pa.s.s since Ming Feizhen brewed the medicines. Plus, the room lacked ventilation.

What did you bring me here for?

To persuade you. Kuanggu Sheng spun around. What Im about to say must never reach a third pair of ears. Elder Lianhua is unconscious, so she cant hear, and n.o.body will come by to overhear our conversation.

Tiangous knitted brows came apart. If youre about to mention betraying Fiends Genesis, itd be in your best interests to stop while youre ahead.

Why?! Weve wasted twenty years here. Twenty. Years. We havent achieved a single thing in twenty years. You think were here to take revenge? Wake up! Were not here to avenge our master or restore Fiends Genesis. We arent flipping n.o.bly biding our time for a bigger goal. Were only here because Jiang Chen wants us here!

We all fear him deep, deep down to the point that we even forget who we are. Truth be told, Im scared witless even as I speak to you now. I cant help feeling paranoid that he might overhear me. So what, though? Why does fearing him stop me from betraying him? Tiangou, an opportunity has fallen into our lap.

This is our chance. I have connections. If you help me, Ill put in a word for you. The two of us can be so much more than we are right now. Jiang Chen wont help us. A man has to find and seize opportunities himself!

I know you want to find our master and revive Fiends Genesis. We can achieve both of those goals if we can grow stronger and wield more power. We dont need Jiang Chens help. We can find our master ourselves!

Kuanggu Shengs eyes were so bright that he could almost illuminate the room. It was as if he was speaking from the heart whilst blowing off all the steam that had been building for twenty years.

I owe Jiang Chen, as well.

My bad. I forgot youre a loyal lapdog. Indeed, a dog without its master is one without fangs.

Tiangou disapproved with head motions. I am Fiends Genesis guard dog. Ill bite whoever tries to harm Fiends Genesis, be it you or Jiang Chen. He hasnt done anything to ruin Fiends Geneis, but you have.

To sum up, you dont want to join me, I take it?

Tiangous gaze gradually turned frigid. You wish to kill me?