Chapter 107.1 Pink Lady (1/2)
Chapter 107.1 Pink Lady (1/2)
Nine days later, Heavenly Wolf Sect—West Wolf Hall!
West Wolf Hall Lord Mo Sanshan sipped his tea while Murong Luguang sat beside him with a face of utter frustration.
“Wang Ke’s company is opening tomorrow! Why? You still haven’t tamed Zhang Li’er? And you were ungraciously turned down?” Mo Sanshan asked calmly in between sips of his tea.
The smile in that corpse-like face looked horrifying.
“Hall Lord Mo, is it that funny?” Murong Luguang asked with a deep tone.
“Not funny at all; I’m just curious as to why Zhang Li’er would always greet Wang Ke with a smile, whenever he goes to the tower. She becomes awfully cold every time she sees you… In what aspect is Wang Ke better than you?” said Mo Sanshan.
Murong Luguang’s face was turning green because of the questioning.
“If it’s related to cultivation, Wang Ke is far inferior! If we are to consider status, although Wang Ke is the East Wolf Deputy Hall Lord, everyone knows that such a position amounts to nothing; you are the only one qualified to become the next East Wolf Hall Lord! Now, if we’re talking about appearance, you look elegant and dashing! Heh. Those beauties are blind, both Princess Youyue and Zhang Li’er; to disregard a treasure like you and pick up a worthless stone like Wang Ke… Heh, how weird!” Mo Sanshan chuckled.
Murong Luguang’s face blackened as he replied, “Hall Lord Mo, whatever you want to say, just say it! Don’t beat around the bush!”
“I’m just curious. Anyway, West Wolf Hall has really found some new information!” Mo Sanshan said calmly.
“Oh?”
Mo Sanshan continued, “Remember how Wang Ke agreed to help us lure Tong An’an out? I received news related to that fugitive: he’s coming!”
“Coming? Who is coming?” Murong Luguang was a little stunned.
“Tong An’an, of course! He’s on his way over for the grand opening ceremony!” Mo Sanshan replied before sipping his tea.
“Is that for real? Tong An’an must be sick of living! Wang Ke invited lots of righteous cultivators. Isn’t he afraid of being killed?” Murong Luguang said in shock.
“The information is definitely accurate; I verified it multiple times. Tong An’an wants to assassinate Wang Ke during the ceremony!” Mo Sanshan explained.
“Not even the Demon Sovereign would have the means to do that! During the opening ceremony? Setting aside all the righteous representatives, our Sect Lord will also be present!” Murong Luguang could not believe his own ears.
“It’s all because Wang Ke has been hiding in the Heavenly Wolf Sect for nine months! Tong An’an is worried that the boy will keep on hiding indefinitely; that’s why he’s willing to take the risk!” Mo Sanshan replied, “Killing Wang Ke is a piece of cake for a Golden Core cultivator like him. Besides, tomorrow is the only day that Wang Ke will be exposed to the public in a very long period of time… The Sect Lord won’t be by his side at all times! There will be lots of people, and the place will become a mess. That’s the perfect setting for an assassination!”
Murong Luguang was doubtful, but he eventually accepted the explanation with a nod.
“Should we inform the Sect Lord then?” Murong Luguang asked.
Mo Sanshan shook his head. “This is why I asked you to come; I think it would be for the best if we don’t inform our Sect Lord!”
Murong Luguang frowned and asked, “Why?”
“I investigated Wang Ke’s character and behavior; he seems rather timid. Telling our Sect Lord about this would be the same as telling Wang Ke directly. Tong An’an would never expose himself if Wang Ke sticks with the Sect Lord during that day! We won’t be able to capture him if this happens!” Mo Sanshan explained.
“Do you mean…?”
“It’s enough for us to look after Wang Ke; we don’t need to let Wang Ke know in case he doesn’t want to cooperate. We will capture Tong An’an as soon as he appears! That way everything will be over!” Mo Sanshan continued his explanation.
“I don’t think this is good; we’ve already promised our Sect Lord!” Murong Luguang’s face grew frustrated.
“That is why I asked you to come here so we could discuss this! We don’t know when we’ll get another chance to get our hands on Tong An’an. Even if we get Wang Ke to act as bait, Tong An’an might not be lured out,” Mo Sanshan shook his head and answered, “Indeed, my plan will endanger the boy, but he’ll have us looking over him! Of course, you can consider that the whole thing is fake and that I didn’t say anything just now, if you’re worried about Wang Ke’s safety!”
Murong Luguang was struggling between the options; he probably would have reported this to the Sect Lord had Mo Sanshan not talked about Zhang Li’er’s attitude. Still, the envy in his heart was fanning the flames, and he no longer cared about Wang Ke’s safety.
“Sure; let’s not tell. This operation is to be done with no mistakes!” Murong Luguang said.
“Don’t worry. When have I overlooked anything?” Mo Sanshan promised confidently.
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Wolf Cultivation Town—in the guestroom of an inn.
Tong An’an had indeed shown up; there were at the moment ten more men dressed in black in his room, bowing before Tong An’an respectfully.
“Chapter Lord, why did you only bring us ten? Where are the rest?” one of the men asked, clearly puzzled.
“I’ve been counting our men recently, and realized that more and more of us are missing. They must have been captured by the Heavenly Wolf Sect. Humph, our secret has been leaked!” Tong An’an answered coldly.
“Ahh?”
Tong An’an stared at them and said, “We don’t need that many people to assassinate Wang Ke. All of us have a Golden Core cultivation and that’s enough; anyone weaker would only count as a burden. Have you considered the nature of tomorrow’s occasion? There will be many righteous cultivators present; why try to get ourselves killed?”
“Then why would we still make the move tomorrow?” a concerned man asked.
“Wang Ke is a coward; I wonder how long he would stay hidden if we continue waiting for him to come out… He hasn’t left the sect in nine months! Damn, I would surely be flayed alive if this drags on and turns into a few years waiting! We have to do it while there’s a commotion, just as it will be tomorrow; I’m sure there will be an opportunity to assassinate Wang Ke.” Tong An’an’s eyes were glowing with determination.
“But…!”
“There is no room for ‘but.’”
Tong An’an looked at the whole group and reassured them, “Don’t worry, God Wang Tower is just a facade. I have the blueprint; I have it all, no worries! Just do what I say when the time comes. Also, the Third Parlor Lord is here too; what are you afraid of?”
“The Third Parlor Lord is here? That’s good!” The men in black cheered joyfully.
“Besides, don’t you know what this place is? Many righteous disciples will be staying at the Wolf Cultivation Town; don’t you think you’re being all too conspicuous?” Tong An’an asked them angrily.
“Us?” The ten of them were confused.
“You guys are wearing black robes, as if worried that people wouldn’t notice you! This is the righteous faction’s turf; you must stay hidden!” Tong An’an said as he stared at the group.
“Understood!” Everyone nodded.
“Dress up tomorrow morning, but don’t wear black again. Follow my lead so we can sneak into the opening festivity. Also, head over to town and buy me a robe that is not black!” Tong An’an ordered.
“Understood!”
“Tomorrow will be God Wang Company’s opening and Wang Ke’s death!” Tong An’an said with a stern voice.
“Kill Wang Ke!” said a few of the Golden Core demons.