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Chapter 1230: Nameless

Since Shang Yuanqi's injuries had already completely recovered a long time ago, while Big Sister's injuries, on the other hand, remained uncertain as to when they would heal. Therefore, during this period, apart from safeguarding Big Sister and helping her with her recovery, Shang Yuanqi also did something else: he made time to gather information about Gu Mo City.

Although this process did not go as smoothly as he had imagined, there were several times he almost exposed his identity and whereabouts, which gave him quite a fright.

Through his unremitting efforts, he eventually succeeded in gathering some useful information. It was precisely because of this that he gained a certain understanding of Gu Mo City's current situation.

All the information Shang Yuanqi gathered, whether concerning Gu Mo City or Yang Haoran, he relayed in full to Big Sister, holding nothing back. Thus, Big Sister also gained an understanding of Gu Mo City's current situation.

Naturally, she also knew a little about Yang Haoran's actions in Gu Mo City.

Now, when Shang Yuanqi asked if they should return to seek revenge on Yang Haoran, she did not immediately reply. Instead, she wore a pensive expression, weighing the pros and cons.

Seeing Big Sister lost in thought and silent, Shang Yuanqi refrained from disturbing her, and quietly waited.

After pondering for a moment, Big Sister finally turned her gaze to Shang Yuanqi.

Big Sister did not answer Shang Yuanqi's question. Instead, she posed a question back to him.

“It's hard to say. That day, Yang Haoran feigned being controlled by inner demons. If the strength he displayed then was truly his full strength, then you and I, working together, should not necessarily be defeated by him. However, if the strength he displayed then was not his full power, and he still held back, then even if the two of us joined forces, and added our respective Guardian Spirits, we probably still wouldn't be his match. To confront him directly would be a dead end. ”

Shang Yuanqi replied. Though his words felt somewhat like talking up another's morale while dampening his own prestige, his tone was very calm, devoid of any emotion, when he spoke. This was because his words were truly objective.

Although Big Sister had suffered a backlash initially, after successfully resolving the backlash issue, her realm did not fall back to the Spirit Master realm. Instead, it stabilized at the Grand Spirit Master realm. It was just not as strong as the power she unleashed that day in the Ancient Demon Palace, but still considerably stronger than a Spirit Master who had just entered the Grand Spirit Master realm.

Shang Yuanqi knew of Big Sister's current strength, and he understood his own strength better than anyone else. That was why he offered such an analysis.

“Whether Yang Haoran used his full strength in that battle that day, don't say you can't be sure, even I can't be sure. Yang Haoran conceals himself very deeply. From the very beginning, we underestimated him, which led to him becoming the ultimate big winner. If we don't fully ascertain his strength this time and rashly go forward, then we will definitely be the ones to suffer. ”

Big Sister spoke with a cold expression. At this point, she paused, took out a cigarette and lit it for herself. After taking a frustrated, deep drag, she continued speaking.

“We've already suffered a great loss at Yang Haoran's hands once, even almost losing our lives. If we carelessly fall into Yang Haoran's grasp again, I fear we won't be as lucky as last time. ”

Shang Yuanqi thought for a moment, then asked Big Sister.

“Big Sister, does that mean you're not planning to return to Gu Mo City? ”

Big Sister did not answer immediately. Instead, she took a deep drag from her cigarette, and after slowly exhaling a thick plume of smoke, she spoke unhurriedly.

“Originally, I planned to return to Gu Mo City once my injuries recovered, but not to directly confront Yang Haoran. Instead, I would use the old method of 'borrowing a knife to kill', spreading the rumor that Yang Haoran was not actually controlled by inner demons. Then, once the representatives from the various major factions, seeking to settle scores, learned of this, they would surely go to Yang Haoran to demand an explanation. And considering Yang Haoran had plundered the collections of these major factions, with both matters combined, Yang Haoran would certainly have a lot to deal with. ”

At this point, a hint of helplessness appeared on Big Sister's face.

“It's just a pity that 'man proposes, God disposes'. To my surprise, none of the major factions, apart from the Talisman Order, went to Gu Mo City to trouble Yang Haoran. Moreover, the Talisman Order has now also withdrawn from Gu Mo City. The entire Gu Mo City is left with only two forces: besides the Underworld Office led by Yang Haoran, there's only the Holy Mother Cult. From my understanding of the Holy Mother Cult, even if I spread this matter, the Holy Mother Cult wouldn't intervene. Furthermore, the Holy Mother Cult suffered no casualties in that great battle that day, so they have even less reason to get involved. Therefore, even if I were to return to Gu Mo City now and spread the news that Yang Haoran wasn't controlled by inner demons, it wouldn't have any effect. ”

Shang Yuanqi nodded, expressing his agreement with Big Sister's words.

“Big Sister is right. Gu Mo City has indeed changed completely. Although the Holy Mother Cult is very strong, they have always refrained from advocating killing. Therefore, even if we spread the news that Yang Haoran wasn't controlled by inner demons that day, they wouldn't jump out to crusade against Yang Haoran. Furthermore, they have no reason to crusade against Yang Haoran. After all, Yang Haoran didn't kill a single person from the Holy Mother Cult that day, nor did he seize their Holy Mother Cult's collections or territory afterward. The Holy Mother Cult has absolutely no reason to go against Yang Haoran. ”

At this point, Shang Yuanqi couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. The expression on his face was no longer as calm as before; instead, it had become even more helpless than Big Sister's.

“Alas, apart from the Holy Mother Cult, only the Underworld Office remains in Gu Mo City. And as for the one led by Yang Haoran, there's no need to elaborate. The entire Gu Mo City Underworld Office is comprised of his people. Not to mention that no one would believe the information we spread, even if someone did believe it, they would absolutely not dare to stand up against Yang Haoran. To put it plainly, Gu Mo City has now become Yang Haoran's domain. Spreading information detrimental to Yang Haoran in Gu Mo City truly has little effect. ”

What Shang Yuanqi said was essentially the same as what Big Sister had said earlier. Since both of them thought alike, there was naturally nothing more to discuss on this point.

“Apart from spreading information and using the 'borrowing a knife to kill' method, I actually have another way to get revenge on Yang Haoran: taking out my anger on the Night Watchers under his command. Although most of the Night Watchers in Gu Mo City are currently new recruits, Yang Haoran still expended a significant amount of Spirit Power to implant the Death God Seal in them. Furthermore, cultivating these new recruits also consumes a considerable amount of time and energy. If we kill as many Night Watchers as possible, then not only can we weaken the power Yang Haoran wields, but we can also create considerable influence. Although this approach won't deal a fatal blow to Yang Haoran, it would be enough to cause widespread panic in Gu Mo City, and it would count as venting some of our frustration. ”

At this point, Big Sister shook her head helplessly. She took a final drag from the nearly burnt-out cigarette in her hand, then tossed the butt to the ground. After exhaling the smoke, she continued speaking.

“However, Yang Haoran is pursuing our whereabouts so relentlessly, it's possible he has already laid out an inescapable net waiting for us to jump into. Once we make a move against the Night Watchers, we would be falling directly into the trap he has set. If that were the case, our end would likely be very tragic. ”

Big Sister had already spoken to this extent. What her words meant, with Shang Yuanqi's intelligence, he naturally understood perfectly.

“I also think that now is indeed not the best time to go to Gu Mo City. However, if we don't go to Gu Mo City, then where should we head next? ”

Shang Yuanqi understood that Big Sister had no immediate intention of going to Gu Mo City. So he not only stopped asking about going to Gu Mo City, but directly denied the idea of going there altogether, and instead asked Big Sister what they should do next.

“Although we suffered heavy losses this time, which greatly impacted the organization and brought considerable losses, and we utterly lost all our 'face', I have, after all, successfully broken through to the Grand Spirit Master realm. Just with this Grand Spirit Master status, the higher-ups won't do anything to me. They might even hold me in high regard. As for you, with me protecting you, they likewise won't dare to do anything to you. So, let's first return to the Jingling Continent headquarters and see what arrangements the higher-ups make. As for this debt with Yang Haoran, I will settle it with him sooner or later, but I hope he hasn't died by then. ”

Shang Yuanqi had always followed Big Sister. He was Big Sister's left and right hand, and also her most trusted confidant. Therefore, Shang Yuanqi never opposed Big Sister's arrangements. Even if he felt some arrangements were unreasonable, he would only offer a suggestion, never outright oppose them.

Shang Yuanqi found Big Sister's current arrangement quite reasonable. Given the current situation, this was the most rational course of action. After all, he had not yet broken through to the Grand Spirit Master realm, and Big Sister's injuries hadn't fully recovered, meaning her strength wasn't at its peak.

Conversely, Yang Haoran's situation was clear without needing to think: his current strength was definitely at its peak. Even if Yang Haoran didn't use his full strength in the Ancient Demon Palace battle that day, his strength was still quite formidable for the two of them.

Therefore, it was most rational to avoid a direct confrontation with Yang Haoran for now, for as long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn.

However, after Shang Yuanqi heard Big Sister's words this time, a hint of worry couldn't help but appear on his face. This worry did not stem from Big Sister's arrangement, but because he discerned something else from her words.

Big Sister had stated very clearly that she would settle the score with Yang Haoran sooner or later. From his understanding of Big Sister, she wasn't the type to use empty threats as a way to back down. Since Big Sister said such a thing, it meant she truly thought so in her heart.

But how would she settle this score with Yang Haoran?

While their strength was increasing, Yang Haoran's strength would certainly also increase. Perhaps his rate of improvement would even be faster than theirs. If Big Sister wanted her strength to completely surpass Yang Haoran's, then she would need a special method.

Therefore, through Big Sister's words, Shang Yuanqi suddenly thought of a possibility. And it was precisely because he thought of this possibility that a feeling of worry arose in his heart at this moment.

“Big Sister, are you still planning to use that method from before to boost your strength? ”

Shang Yuanqi asked. He understood Big Sister, which was why he guessed her thoughts. What he was worried about at this moment was precisely this matter.

Big Sister's swift method for boosting her strength was indeed formidable. If not for this method, Big Sister would certainly have needed more time to break through to the Grand Spirit Master realm. Even after breaking through to the Grand Spirit Master realm, stabilizing at that level would require a very long time and abundant resources.

And now, Big Sister had not only broken through to the Grand Spirit Master realm in a short amount of time, but had also stabilized at this realm. Her strength even far surpassed that of a Grand Spirit Master who had just broken through to this realm. Achieving this in such a short time was all thanks to her special method of rapidly enhancing strength.

This method was indeed very powerful, but its drawbacks were equally obvious. Big Sister had nearly lost her life because of this method. If not for the abundance of Dānyào within their individual spatial artifacts, and the fact that both of them possessed certain techniques, Big Sister would most likely have lost her life by now.

Although her life was saved, even after such a long time, Big Sister's injuries still hadn't fully recovered. From this alone, one could see how dangerous this method was and how severe its after-effects were.

If Big Sister were still planning to use this method to enhance her strength, then whether she would be as lucky next time as she was this time, no one could say.

Shang Yuanqi didn't want to see anything happen to Big Sister, which was why he was particularly worried about this matter.

As Shang Yuanqi's words fell, Big Sister nodded lightly. Big Sister's reaction proved that his guess was correct.

“Big Sister, I still think you should consider this matter carefully. While this method can dramatically boost your strength, you know better than anyone how dangerous it is. If you truly do this, no one knows what the consequences will be. Therefore, for your safety, I still think it's best if you don't use this method again. ”

As always, Shang Yuanqi advised Big Sister in a suggestive tone, and expressed his views on the matter.

However, Big Sister did not change her mind because of his reminder.

“I know my limits in this matter. Although I suffered a great loss this time, I also gained more experience because of it. Thus, next time, I might not suffer the same loss. To gain more, one must pay more and bear the corresponding risks. There aren't many good things in this world that come without effort. Even if there are such lucky individuals, I won't be one of them. ”

Big Sister's words were resolute. Shang Yuanqi also heard Big Sister's determination regarding this matter in her words. He knew Big Sister's mind was made up, so anything more he said would be useless. If he didn't even understand this much, then his years following Big Sister would have been wasted.

It was precisely because he knew Big Sister had made up her mind that Shang Yuanqi felt not just worry at this moment. Besides worry, there was also helplessness—deep helplessness.