Chapter 1111: Seeking Out the Spirit Masters
While the major powers kept a close watch on Yang Haoran, conflicts among some of the smaller and medium-sized factions intensified. Although these minor factions were typically backed by larger powers, those major powers were currently vexed by the disappearances of their own people and had little inclination to concern themselves with the squabbles of lesser groups.
Consequently, the entire Gu Mo City plunged into extreme chaos. The sounds of combat, curses, cries, and the deafening roars of clashing powers echoed constantly throughout different areas of Gu Mo City.
The factions within Gu Mo City already harbored deep-seated grievances against each other, and skirmishes were commonplace. However, recently, their battles had become increasingly frequent, a significant reason for this being the disappearances. Although they vaguely understood that the missing individuals from their respective factions might not be connected to the opposing side, the accumulated long-standing grudges combined with conflicts of interest meant that the disappearances simply served as a fuse, or rather, an excuse, for their outbursts.
The first day passed. The intelligence Shui Ling gathered merely indicated which factions had engaged in conflict, who won or lost, how much territory and resources were seized, and so on. As for evidence that could clear Yang Haoran of suspicion, Shui Ling had found none, nor had she yet uncovered the source of the disappearances.
On the second day, the disappearances in Gu Mo City continued, even more intensely than on the first. The major powers grew restless, once again contemplating troubling Yang Haoran. However, Yang Haoran had been under their constant surveillance, not leaving the Death God Temple for the past two days. To confront him without cause felt somewhat inappropriate, especially since the three-day deadline had not yet arrived.
And on Shui Ling’s side, there was still no substantial progress.
Yang Haoran hadn't placed much pressure on Shui Ling, nor had he demanded that she resolve the matter within three days. But Shui Ling knew that the major powers had only given Yang Haoran a three-day deadline. If she couldn't investigate the matter thoroughly within that time and find strong evidence to prove Yang Haoran's innocence, then their Gu Mo City Underworld Division would face another catastrophe.
This time was different from the last. Previously, there was only the Corpse-Controlling Gate. This time, it was all the major powers of Gu Mo City. If this conflict truly erupted, she didn't believe their Gu Mo City Underworld Division could survive the encirclement of all those forces.
Before Yang Haoran came to Gu Mo City, the Night Watchers who were still alive were relentlessly hunted by Spirit Mediums, constantly hiding, living day-to-day with no guarantee of tomorrow. They never knew when they might die at a Spirit Medium's hand.
After Yang Haoran arrived in Gu Mo City, he quickly rebuilt the Death God Temple. These Night Watchers no longer had to hide. They could walk openly and honorably within Gu Mo City. Such a life was incomparable to their desperate existence before. She cherished this new life and didn't want it to end so soon.
Despite her strenuous efforts, there was still no progress regarding the disappearances. It was precisely for this reason that the pressure in her heart was immense.
By the third day, the disappearances were still ongoing. This time, the number of missing individuals was far fewer than the previous two days, less than a third of the second day's count. However, all those who disappeared this time were experts from Gu Mo City. Most shockingly, even the Vice President of Gu Mo City's Demon Hunter Association branch had vanished.
This incident not only shocked all the major powers in Gu Mo City but also infuriated Zhuang Yingjie, the president of the Demon Hunter Association branch. They had already lost several two-star Demon Hunters and numerous one-star Demon Hunters. Now, even the Vice President had disappeared without a trace. As the president, his fury was beyond imagination.
To become a Vice President, one's strength and methods were naturally beyond reproach; otherwise, he couldn't have attained such a position, especially in a chaotic city like Gu Mo City.
Yet, precisely such a formidable figure had gone missing, leaving no information behind. Logically, if someone had attacked him, even if he were outmatched, escaping shouldn't have been a problem. Even if he couldn't escape, he should have at least caused some commotion or left behind some clues.
But there was nothing. The esteemed Vice President of Gu Mo City's Demon Hunter Association branch had simply vanished into thin air, leaving not a single trace, not even a hint.
To achieve this, there was likely only one possibility: the strength of the assailant had to be far superior to that of the Vice President. Only then could the Vice President disappear without anyone being aware.
Zhuang Yingjie naturally understood this principle. However, merely understanding it offered little practical use, as the mastermind wouldn't reveal themselves just because he grasped the truth.谷
Carrying the fury in his heart, Zhuang Yingjie left the Demon Hunter Association branch. However, instead of heading to the Death God Temple to trouble Yang Haoran, he made his way to Gu Mo City's largest Spirit Master Temple.
“President Zhuang, you don't actually think all this was done by us Spirit Masters, do you? ”
Big Sister sat in the main seat, smoking. Besides her, there were three others in the hall. Zhuang Yingjie sat opposite Big Sister, Shang Yuanqi sat to Big Sister’s left, and to her right sat Spirit Master Zhuang Mingzhe.
Apart from these four, there was no one else in the hall. Zhuang Yingjie hadn't brought any other Demon Hunters, and Big Sister likewise hadn't summoned any other Spirit Masters.
“At first, I couldn't be certain that this was your Spirit Masters’ doing. But when Yang Haoran of the Underworld Division was dragged into this, I had no choice but to consider it your doing! ”
Zhuang Yingjie said in a deep voice, his face extremely grim. From his expression, it wasn't hard to tell that he was seething with fury at that moment.
It was no wonder he was so enraged. Given the current situation, their Demon Hunter Association branch had suffered the heaviest losses in this wave of disappearances in Gu Mo City. As president, how could he not be furious? What’s more, he had been waiting for a promotion and transfer out of Gu Mo City. With such a major incident occurring, he felt his hopes of being transferred might be dashed. Both publicly and privately, he had every reason to be furious.
And all of this, in his view, was highly likely to be the work of the Spirit Masters. Thus, after leaving the Demon Hunter Association branch, he didn't go to the Underworld Division's Death God Temple. Instead, he came here, filled with rage, his purpose simple: to confirm whether his suspicion was accurate.
However, despite his intense anger, he hadn't come in a grand display. Instead, he came alone, stealthily, without bringing anyone, and met with Big Sister.
Watching the furious Zhuang Yingjie, Big Sister chuckled. She took a drag from her cigarette, slowly exhaled, and then spoke.
“President Zhuang, you shouldn't speak so carelessly. This matter has nothing to do with us Spirit Masters. If we Spirit Masters wanted to eliminate the Underworld Division and replace the Underworld, we would need the support of all the major powers. So, we Spirit Masters would only seek to befriend the major powers. How could we possibly antagonize them? This isn't just true for us Spirit Masters in Gu Mo City; it's the same for Spirit Masters everywhere else. Therefore, this disappearance incident in Gu Mo City has absolutely nothing to do with us Spirit Masters. We wouldn't possibly do something like this. ”
Zhuang Yingjie let out a cold snort, the anger on his face not diminishing in the slightest due to Big Sister’s explanation.
Big Sister observed Zhuang Yingjie’s reaction, but she didn’t get angry. She elegantly flicked her cigarette ash, then smiled and asked Zhuang Yingjie,
“President Zhuang, why don’t you think carefully? If it’s truly as you say, and this disappearance incident in Gu Mo City was our Spirit Masters’ doing, then what would be our objective? What benefit would we gain from doing this? ”
Zhuang Yingjie gave a cold laugh and responded in a deep voice,
“Isn’t that simple? Your objective in doing this is to frame Yang Haoran, so you can use this opportunity to eliminate him. As soon as Yang Haoran dies, no one in the Gu Mo City Underworld Division will be able to stop your Spirit Masters’ advance. You Spirit Masters can then wipe out the Gu Mo City Underworld Division again. By the time the Underworld Division sends another Underworld Official to Gu Mo City, who knows how many years or months it will be? Perhaps they might even abandon Gu Mo City and never send another Underworld Official here again! ”
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