Book 13: Chapter 110

Finally.

Gu Xianxian and Yan Jiangnan didnt have anything else to do, so they invested time in perfecting the holes and arranging them in a formation that even theyd struggle to avoid. The fact that not even they knew where the holes were was the reason they stood dumbfounded in the centre of the formation. Nevertheless, Ming Feizhen would surely know his way around, so they decided to sit down where they were and kill time with a chat until Ming Feizhen returned.

Brother Wu really has a good head, praised Gu Xianxian, admiring his work.

Yan Jiangnan wagged his head. You have only seen the tip of the iceberg.

Yeah? What else can he do?

Ordinary things like planning and excellent foresight are both things youve seen. Even more impressive, though, is he can resurrect the dead, raise soldiers out of beans and command the five chief demons of wealth to create wealth.

Gu Xianxian gasped. Doesnt that mean hes a G.o.d?

Considering how vast this land is, theres nothing to be surprised about.

Gu Xianxian, too, wore on a face of admiration. I am truly blessed to have such a powerful ally.

Thats why Lang Qing will be easy work, a.s.serted Yan Jiangnan, grinning whilst tapping his knee with a finger. Lang Qings fate will be sealed once he returns.

As soon as they heard footsteps outside, the duo looked to each other and smile.

He arrived.

He arrived as expected.

Lang Qing arrived.

Elder, I thought you werent trying to get rid of me!

Even though he wobbled, Lang Qing still drank several more mouthfuls of alcohol and spared neither of them a glance. Where is he?

Yan Jiangnan: Since Elder is not here, we can take advantage of the situation to buy time.

Gu Xianxian thundered, We cant just because hes not here? The two of us will fight you to the bitter end!

Yan Jiangnan: Just you alone!

Yan Jiangnan couldnt just run off given Ming Feizhen entrusted the duel to him, nonetheless.

Gu Xianxian whispered, Even without Brother Wu, we have all these holes. Why do we need to fear him?

Since he agreed, Yan Jiangnan voiced, Indeed. We will fight you instead of Wu Ping.

Lang Qing looked to Yan Jiangnan, but he didnt ask why Yan Jiangnan was siding with Wu Ping and where he got the b.a.l.l.s to fight from. Instead, he had another big mouthful of wine. No point in explanations if you can resolve it with a chop.

Lang Qing threw his wine pot away, sending a stinging smell into the duos noses with its spice. Unlike before, his eyes gleamed with energy. If its a fight you want, you have yourself one. He moulded energy to his feet and launched himself over to the duo.

Yan Jiangnan and Gu Xianxian: Thats cheating!

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I think its time for the duel

Where are you going, Doctor Wu?

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I had been doing laps in the base with the four guards for a good hour; however, I still hadnt decided where to go. As Zeros personal guards, they werent weak, didnt take orders from anyone besides Zero and werent exactly courteous to me, let alone obedient to me.

I was going to lead the guards to my a.s.sailant so that theyd fight each other. If they killed him, it was a wild card dealt with. If he killed them, he solved an issue for me. Unfortunately, he was gone. I surmised he practiced a skill that either covered his traces or concealed the majority of his presence. There were two types of people whod master such an advanced skill: the first were elite a.s.sa.s.sins (League of a.s.sa.s.sins folks or perverts whose brains were filled with l.u.s.t , such as my s.h.i.+fu). Based on the fact that their organisation was home to perverts, I wasnt surprised.

The one thing that didnt make sense was how he existed. I never heard his footsteps or energy moulding method before despite how long I had been in the base. Consequently, I suspected he had a second ident.i.ty as I did and switched appearances for different roles. In that scenario, I had hardly eliminated any suspects.

Most of Fiends Genesis members were trained in the compound over the course of years. Kuanggu Sheng wouldve identified him if he was one of them instead of mistaking me for being his target. I always a.s.sumed the emissary was an outsider, so I was back to square one.

Doctor Wu, where exactly are we g-

Hahaha, Im just taking a stroll. If youre tired, lets sit down to take a rest.

The four guards looked at me as though I wasnt right in the mind and then silently found themselves a spot to sit, although they strategically sat in four corners to ensure I was dead centre. I couldnt have run off, but it really felt as if I was a prisoner.

I, too, took a seat to start strategizing. It wasnt difficult to shake off the four; if I disappeared, however, theyd immediately report back to Zero, and theyd all then a.s.sume I was attacked again. How could I eliminate Lang Qing under those circ.u.mstances? Hence, I had no other option besides befriending them.

While I didnt know many people from Asa, I did get to know a small group from Asa during the battle in the past. I, therefore, approached them under the a.s.sumption that they might know each other.

Ahaha, I heard you gentlemen are elites from Asa. When I went to the Western Regions for in the past, I got to know the captain of a small team from Asa. His name was Usel-, Sammitong Sading. Its true when they say friends.h.i.+p grows from an exchange of blows.

The guards looked to each other.

Never heard of him.

Whos that?

Uselessammitong, you really are just like your nickname! Your old man is a duke, for crying out loud!

Uselessammitong, the eldest son of aforementioned duke, was out on another trip to extort protection fees from the citizens with his two lackeys when I ran into them. After I smashed him, I dumped him at a military camp, where he spent the next few years working his way up to lead a small squad.

W-wait. Do you mean Prince Sammitong?

The other three guards jolted.

The guard who asked the question then continued, Five years ago, Duke Sameu took the crown, turning His Highness into a Prince. Prior to that, I think he was indeed the captain of a small squad.

Nah, no way Prince Sammitong is one of the few royal family members whos a warrior. Friends.h.i.+p grows from an exchange of blows The guard eyed me.

Hes a Prince now?

Sameu was a truly competent man. The erstwhile King was old, didnt have any children and could never form his own opinion, so Sameu took care of all major military and political problems; it wasnt surprising he inherited the mantle. Thing was, Sameu was Zeros lackey, not the imposter Zero in this base, but my real lackey Zero. Sameu wouldve jumped off a cliff if Zero told him to. I wasnt so sure it was the best idea to entrust Sameu with the throne considering that In addition, Uselessammitong would be wailing the moment he ate one punch. A rare warrior? In what universe?

Since the four guards stared at me with suspicion, I hurriedly wagged my hands. We only met once by chance. Think about it: how am I in any position to be friends with Useless-, Prince Sammitong? Uh, I was close to his subordinate, Brother Luosu. We drank from the same pot and slept on the same bed back then.

L-Luosu?

The four of them exchanged eye contact. G-General Luosu?

Hes not General Luosu anymore, corrected one of the guards. Hes now Bright G.o.d Divine Palaces Martial Commander.

Brother Luo Su? The four of them looked at me again, except with more respect for a chance.

Come on now. He really was a younger brother to me! Man couldnt accomplish anything, frequently got lost, cried for help whenever he was in a fight and ate less than me. Youre telling me hes a general? How far have your states standards fallen?!

I didnt know he was a general when I got to know him, so I spoke fairly casually to him, hahaha I was actually closest to his underling We peasants cant expect generals to be our friends, huh?

May I ask what the name of his underling was?

Uh, Su Qi.

You even know Cavalry Captain Su Qi?!

Who let you guys get promoted so fast?! I dont know anyone beneath you idiots! How was I supposed to know a snotty-nosed kid following behind Zero and I could become a cavalry captain?!

Cavalry Captain Su Qi is here!

What? I never heard anything about this.

You met him. How did you not recognise him? He is the most senior person here.

Hes here?

Go ask Cavalry Captain Su to come over! Hurry! He would be ecstatic to meet an old friend.

They dispatched the lowest-ranked member among them without even asking for my opinion

One of the guards sneered. Arent you close? How did you not notice?

Central Plainers sure know how to blow smoke up their own rear.

A large man in his thirties to forties judging from his appearance soon arrived where at rest spot. With a piercing gaze and in a deep voice, he questioned, Doctor Wu, what sort of joke is this supposed to be?

Thats my question! How did you completely change?! What happened to the feeble Su Qi who always had two trails of snot coming from his nostrils?!

I could identify him from his facial features. His physique, on the other hand, h.e.l.l, Id believe him if he claimed to be Su Qis father!

Doctor Wu, I dont remember having met you before.

The more I scrutinised him, the more traits I could identify. Su Qi had a big scar on his neck from an injury sustained in a battle back then. He was unbelievably lucky to have survived that incident, but it seemed that his luck was far from out.

Due to his broad shoulders, despite not being as tall as me, as soon as Su Qi took two steps closer, he looked no different to a bully picking on a smaller guy.

You claim to know General Luo Su, Prince Sammitong and myself. What is the purpose of your claim? If its a lie, you wont be excused.

I smacked my lips and sighed. I couldnt believe the former wuss was mouthing off at me.

I couldve saved myself a tonne of trouble and time if I knew you were here.

I headed off to my meeting place with Lang Qing. Incensed, Su Qi seized my shoulder. I took advantage of our close proximity to whisper to him. First, he widened his eyes. Next, tears welled up in his eyes, and he went down onto his knees.

What is the matter, Cavalry Captain?

Cavalry Captain?!

Su Qi wailed as he watched me leave. Meanwhile, the four guards were at a complete loss for what to do.

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