??Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Each with a Hidden Agenda_1
Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Each with a Hidden Agenda_1
[Shu]: “Fifty-eight, has the matter in Kaoshan City ended? Are you alright?”
Back in the hut, Chu Liang projected his Divine Sense into the Soul Summoning Order, where he saw this ssage.
Ha.
I don’t even bother to expose you. Are you really concerned about my safety? You’re just concerned about that Dark Sea Golden Lotus.
He saw through Sha’s little sche at a glance.
Everything in Kaoshan City had ended several days ago, but Chu Liang had not communicated with his “sect mates” from Underworld King Sect in the Soul Realm Space. Now, Sha might have seen the news in the Seven Star Mansion Report and learned that the Demon Race Envoy in Kaoshan City had been killed.
The Dark Sea Golden Lotus that Fifty-eight ntioned previously should now have an owner.
He’s in a hurry.
[Fifty Nine]: “I also saw the news in the Seven Star Mansion Report; the Demon Race Divine Envoy was killed by two disciples of the Righteous Path. Senior, you have been silent these days, are you alright?”
Fifty-nine, this street rat, may be late but he has arrived.
Chu Liang had deliberated before choosing not to report the news to them promptly.
First, as him, a disciple of the Righteous Path’s Shu Mountain Sect. He did indeed get that Dark Sea Golden Lotus, but there was no way he would hand it over to Sha.
He infiltrated this Soul Realm Space to seek opportunities to locate the whereabouts of Purple Gold Marquis. He had yet to obtain any leads, so how could he make such an act of aiding the enemy first?
In terms of using the Dark Sea Golden Lotus as bait to lure Sha out and eliminate him, Chu Liang had thought about it, but it would inevitably expose him.
Sha, one of the Twenty-four Evil Spirits of the Underworld King Sect, appeared as a frightening Fifth Realm demonic cultivator in his eyes. However, to Empress Feng, he was rely a small fish. It was not worth exposing himself for him.
That ant the Dark Sea Golden Lotus definitely shouldn’t be handed over to him, or at least it should be kept for now. If it beca necessary to use it in the future, he could reconsider offering it.
This was the first thing that Chu Liang clarified.
Then, he applied the logic of a Soul Envoy from the Underworld King Sect as Fifty-eight.
As a person practicing the Demonic Path, would he hand over the treasure he fought tooth and nail for once he successfully acquired it?
Not necessarily.
So, whether under the “wolf’s” logic or the “good man’s” logic, Chu Liang would not release the Dark Sea Golden Lotus.
If he didn’t take out the Dark Sea Golden Lotus, he had to have a believable excuse. This excuse had to be convincing enough for Sha and should at least not decrease his trust in Chu Liang.
If he rely said he failed, while it wouldn’t be a problem, it would decrease Sha’s trust in him. It would be harder to obtain information from him in the future.
So, the scenario Chu Liang created for himself was that he didn’t just fail, but he was also seriously injured and went into hiding.
Even if Sha didn’t think he was loyal, this situation should at least improve his perception of Chu Liang.
Would a seasoned demonic cultivator charge into contact with his brethren after getting injured? Chu Liang thought not.
Even Purple Gold Marquis dared not return to the Underworld King Sect after being gravely injured out of fear he would be assassinated by his sect mates, so why would a small fry like him?
That’s why remaining silent was reasonable.
As expected, after the Seven Star Mansion Report was issued, this Sha could not help himself.
After mulling over it again, Chu Liang finally responded.
[Fifty Eight]: “I am sorry, Master Sha, I failed! I was unsuccessful in seizing the Dark Sea Golden Lotus and was heavily injured. I am now hiding to recover.”
[Shu]: “Injured? Who injured you? Is it severe?”
Chu Liang had predicted that he would ask such questions and he answered without any hesitation.
[Fifty Eight]: “The disciple from the Heavenly Gang Sect was indeed powerful. I suffered heavy internal injuries, but I have been gradually recovering these few days.”
The Seven Star Mansion Report clearly stated that the Demon Race Divine Envoy was killed by Yun Chaoxian of the Heavenly Gang Sect and Chu Liang of Shu Mountain Sect. To make it more convincing, he naturally had to involve these two.
Chu Liang wouldn’t want to create enemies for himself.
So, he could only say that Yun Chaoxian did it.
[Shu]: “Ah, it is not your fault either.”
Shu was ntally prepared for Fifty-eight’s failure.
Seeing his calm tone, Chu Liang felt that he could probably get away with it. Keeping the status quo was the best outco. He could continue receiving information from the Soul Realm Space and not give Sha any benefits.
Unexpectedly, another ssage popped up at this mont.
[Sixty]: “I am currently near Kaoshan City. I happen to have a treasure dication that can heal Gang Qi internal injuries. Let
bring it to you.”
Uh?
Upon hearing these words, Chu Liang frowned.
Why would this sentence suddenly appear?
Disciples of the Demon Sect tend to be wary of each other. This could be seen when Fifty-nine and Sixty chose to trade through Taotie Pavilion last ti. They would rather pay a hefty fee than trade offline.
So, why wasn’t Sixty wary of him?
Just as he revealed that he was heavily injured, Sixty imdiately offered to bring him dicine. Would anyone believe him? What if he slaughtered
while delivering the dicine? That would not be surprising in Underworld King Sect.
How presumptuous of you!
But Chu Liang did not dare to imdiately refuse.
Because if Sixty dared to say that, perhaps… he and Fifty-eight indeed have so profound friendship that he is unaware of?
A friendship that they could firmly believe in even when they were injured.
If he rashly refuses, he might reveal his identity if these people see through his weaknesses.
How should he tactfully refuse?
Truly… encountering sudden concern from fellow sect mbers is the worst.
While he was thinking, there was new news.
[Sha]: “Very good, Sixty, you go to send dicine to him and incidentally protect and watch over him. It is my heartache that Fifty-eight was injured for my Dark Sea Golden Lotus. I would be uneasy if anything goes wrong again.”
Hisss.
Seeing this sentence from Sha, Chu Liang’s expression grew even more strained.
Although this seems like goodwill, it’s actually quite malicious. As a fellow disciple of the Demon Sect, he must be aware that in this situation, he would definitely be safest alone.
But why is he still asking Sixty to co see him?
There are two possibilities.
The first one, Sha does not trust him!
He probably suspects that he got the Dark Sea Golden Lotus but did not hand it over, and thus intends for Sixty to et up with him.
In that case, if Sixty takes advantage of his wounds to attack him… it wouldn’t matter if Fifty-eight kills Sixty or Sixty counter-kills Fifty-eight.
As the Master Sha, he would have the rightful reason to deal with the remaining one and clean up the sect. In this way, the potentially present Dark Sea Golden Lotus would certainly fall into his hands.
If the death of two subordinates could be exchanged for the Dark Sea Golden Lotus, which could elevate his own cultivation, Master Sha probably wouldn’t even blink an eye.
Although Chu Liang was not certain, from Master Sha’s standpoint, eighty percent of his thoughts would be like this.
The second one is that Sixty and Fifty-eight indeed have a deep relationship.
Master Sha feels that Fifty-eight is indeed safe with him around.
But that would an everyone in this Soul Realm Space from top to bottom are close companions.
Chu Liang felt this was unlikely, it would be weird if these people in the Underworld King Sect had a conscience.
He was more inclined to the first suspicious intention.
No matter what, it was always the safest to directly refuse.
eting up would bring the possibility of dying upon being exposed… It would be a literal death, even if he had a strong backer to ensure his safety, exposing his identity would be more harm than good.
But how to refuse without arousing any suspicion required careful consideration. While he was hesitating over his words, another ssage popped up in the Soul Realm Space.
[Fifty Nine]: “Eh? You guys are going to et up? Can I go too? Let’s have a get-together.”
Is this jerk also trying to join in the fun?
What is he up to?
Are you afraid we’re isolating you or sothing?
But his erratic behaviour did allow Chu Liang to breathe a sigh of relief. Because of his interruption, it actually made it more reasonable to refuse.
[Fifty-Eight]: “Don’t bother.”
[Fifty-Eight]: “I’m still quite safe right now, and my wounds are almost healed. There’s no need to make a big fuss over it.”
…
With everyone harboring their own hidden intentions, Chu Liang could roughly guess Master Sha’s plans, figuring it out was not difficult; for Sixty’s plans, he could only guess half, and dared not to confirm the rest; as for Fifty-nine’s plans, Chu Liang couldn’t perceive it at all, feeling that he had no way to start guessing.
Truly a brain-burner.
Putting down the Soul Summoning Order, he was still reviewing whether there were any loopholes in his previous replies. And then he heard a call from outside.
“Senior Brother Chu?”
“Huh?”
Who would look for him at this ti of the day?
Chu Liang opened the door and looked.
Turned out it was a slightly bashful male disciple outside, handso with a thick scholarly appearance.
Wen Yulong.
Chu Liang recalled his na, and his spirits lifted. The deacon disciple of the Chuan Jian Hall coming over probably only ant one thing.
Has the shipnt arrived?!
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