Chapter 1093: The True Goal
Zhuang Yingjie had not expected Yang Haoran to be so direct. He had thought he could prolong the conversation with Yang Haoran for a while, gradually working towards his objective. But Yang Haoran's words were already very clear; he wasn't foolish, so he naturally understood what Yang Haoran meant.
Yang Haoran's current attitude was not the outcome he desired. If he forced his plan through, he worried it would be difficult to achieve his goal.
But Yang Haoran had already spoken so plainly. If he didn't proceed with his plan now, he felt the outcome would be even worse.
Thus, he made up his mind. He could only grit his teeth and let the arrow, already drawn, fly!
"It seems I miscalculated today. I didn't expect Emissary Yang to protect a demon so vehemently. While this isn't the outcome I wished for, I must admit, Emissary Yang, you are a person who values loyalty. It is this sand demon's good fortune to follow you."
Zhuang Yingjie spoke in a low voice. Although his expression remained as displeased as before, the meaning of his words was poles apart from earlier.
Such a drastic shift in tone couldn't help but reveal a look of confusion in Huang Sha's eyes. Yet, Yang Haoran maintained his usual demeanor, a faint smile on his face, unchanged by the reversal in Zhuang Yingjie's meaning.
"Heh heh, from Guild Leader Zhuang's words, it seems you're preparing to stay for a drink. I haven't had a chance to make friends since arriving in Gu Mo City. If I could share a drink and a pleasant conversation with a prominent figure like Guild Leader Zhuang, I couldn't ask for more. " Yang Haoran chuckled softly, devoid of flattery or excitement, possessing only tranquility.
"Oh? Then what would count as sincerity? Guild Leader Zhuang, please tell me. I'm rather dull-witted and still haven't grasped what Guild Leader Zhuang truly desires. " Yang Haoran said with a smile.
Hearing this, Zhuang Yingjie's eyes narrowed slightly. He understood the unspoken meaning behind Yang Haoran's words.
"Since Emissary Yang has put it that way, I'll speak plainly. Emissary Yang values loyalty and righteousness and is unwilling to hand over this sand demon to me. I can take a step back and agree to that. However, I hope Emissary Yang will also consider the face of our Demon Hunter Association and be a little more discreet. Otherwise, our Demon Hunter Association will lose a lot of face."
Yang Haoran smiled, but said nothing. After a slight pause, Zhuang Yingjie continued.
"Furthermore, there are countless Demon Hunters throughout the New Beginning Realm, and not all of them are members of our Demon Hunter Association. This sand demon under Emissary Yang's command parades around publicly all day. If he's targeted by a Demon Hunter outside our association, the outcome might not be what Emissary Yang desires. Your indulgence is actually harming him."
Yang Haoran nodded with a smile, then spoke.
"Thank you for the reminder, Guild Leader Zhuang. This is not a difficult matter. I promise you, I will make Huang Sha be more careful in the future."
At this, Yang Haoran turned his head to look at Huang Sha, then said with a smile.
"Huang Sha, why aren't you thanking Guild Leader Zhuang?"
Though Huang Sha was extremely reluctant, Yang Haoran had already given the order. He naturally wouldn't defy Yang Haoran's wishes, so he suppressed the anger in his heart, put on a stern face, and thanked Zhuang Yingjie in a deep voice.
Anyone could tell how unwilling Huang Sha's thanks were. Yang Haoran could hear it, and Zhuang Yingjie was, of course, no exception.
"Heh heh, Huang Sha, gratitude requires sincerity. How can you be so unwilling? Still, I understand your feelings, so I won't blame you. I believe Guild Leader Zhuang is magnanimous and won't hold it against you either. Go prepare some good wine and dishes. Guild Leader Zhuang has come all this way to our Death God Temple; it would be too impolite if I, as the Emissary of Death, didn't treat him well. " Yang Haoran chuckled softly.
"Yes, Boss!"
Huang Sha responded respectfully, then prepared to leave the area to arrange the wine and dishes as Yang Haoran had instructed.谷
Disappointment flashed in Lu Wu's eyes as he had just arrived. He was naturally a warmonger, and now that he had finally opened his Heaven Soul, his Spirit Power had surged dramatically, and he possessed his own Soul Armament, achieving a terrifying increase in strength. At this moment, he felt his entire body overflowing with power and only wanted to find someone to fight fiercely, to see just how much his combat ability had improved!
Zhuang Yingjie had come to the Death God Temple to cause trouble today, and Lu Wu had thought he could finally showcase his skills. Although he knew in his heart that even with his Heaven Soul opened, he wouldn't be Zhuang Yingjie's match, this didn't dampen his fervent, battle-loving spirit. He still wanted to fight Zhuang Yingjie.
To his regret, it seemed this fight wouldn't happen today. It was precisely because of this thought that a flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes.
Disappointment was one thing, but he dared not act recklessly in front of Yang Haoran just because of his own belligerence. Putting aside Yang Haoran's identity, simply the fact that he had successfully opened his Heaven Soul was due to the Soul Pill Yang Haoran had bestowed upon him. He dared not forget this kindness.
As for the other Night Watchers present, they naturally obeyed Yang Haoran's command. Let alone the fact that a fight hadn't even broken out, even if it did, if Yang Haoran ordered them to stop, they would obediently cease, for it was an order.
Just as Huang Sha was about to leave, Zhuang Yingjie suddenly spoke up, stopping him.
"Wait!"
Zhuang Yingjie's sudden interjection immediately drew everyone's attention. Huang Sha, who had just taken a step, paused at Zhuang Yingjie's command and looked at him with cold eyes.
Huang Sha didn't speak. Yang Haoran, however, smiled and asked Zhuang Yingjie.
"Heh heh, does Guild Leader Zhuang have any other instructions? Is there anything you particularly like to eat that needs to be prepared specially for you?"
Zhuang Yingjie looked at Yang Haoran, then spoke.
"Emissary Yang, you and I are both intelligent people. Why play the fool with me?"
Hearing this, Yang Haoran chuckled faintly.
"Heh heh, Guild Leader Zhuang's words greatly perplex me. I've already given you the sincerity you desired, so why would Guild Leader Zhuang say such a thing?"
"Asking this sand demon to be more discreet was merely a reminder from me to Emissary Yang. Of course, you can also view it as advice, but it was not the sincerity I truly desired from Emissary Yang. " Zhuang Yingjie said.
"Heh heh, then what sincerity does Guild Leader Zhuang truly desire? You might as well just say it. " Yang Haoran asked with a smile.
"On the day of Emissary Yang's battle with the Corpse Driving Sect, although I wasn't present, I am somewhat aware of the detailed events. I know that among the helpers Emissary Yang invited at the time, there was a three-star Demon Hunter. If possible, I would like to ask Emissary Yang for an introduction. I am very interested in this Demon Hunter. If Emissary Yang is willing to introduce him, then I will believe Emissary Yang truly has the sincerity to be my friend. " Zhuang Yingjie said.
Yang Haoran looked at Zhuang Yingjie, smiling but silent. Huang Sha, though also silent, now likely understood a few things. It turned out that Zhuang Yingjie had come to the Death God Temple to cause trouble today, but his main target wasn't Huang Sha, the sand demon, but rather the Demon Hunter Ye Zhiqiu. The reason he had been hounding Huang Sha was merely a tactic—a means Zhuang Yingjie used to achieve his goal. Whether this tactic was effective was hard to say, but at least Zhuang Yingjie must have thought it was quite good, otherwise, he wouldn't have used this move.
Seeing Yang Haoran remain silent, Zhuang Yingjie frowned and continued to speak.
"Emissary Yang, I hope you don't misunderstand. I did not come here today to cause you trouble. If I were here to cause you trouble, do you think I would come alone?"
Yang Haoran let out a small laugh, then said.
"Whether Guild Leader Zhuang came here today to cause me trouble, I have a clear idea in my heart. Guild Leader Zhuang doesn't need to remind me. However, I still have to apologize to you. My Demon Hunter friend is accustomed to working alone. He has a reclusive personality and doesn't like dealing with strangers, so he's not someone you can meet just because you want to. If I were to force an introduction, it would only displease him, and if he were to get angry because of it, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it. After all, he's a three-star Demon Hunter; how could I be his opponent?"
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