Chapter 1461: A Minor Wizard Meets a Great One
Ma Ling was not the only one present who knew who Zhong Siyu was or what her relationship with Yang Haoran entailed. After all, for the past half year or more, Zhong Siyu's existence on Half-Moon Island was no longer a secret, and neither was her relationship with Yang Haoran.
Given Tang Shi's methods, he naturally knew about this. His trusted confidantes, whom he had personally trained, also knew a little. Therefore, Ma Ling was not the only one present who knew Zhong Siyu's identity and her relationship with Yang Haoran.
However, not many in the entire Myriad Ghost Grotto, including Tang Shi himself, knew about this matter. This was because he had yet to fully understand the situation or Yang Haoran's attitude towards Zhong Siyu, and thus dared not widely publicize it.
Most members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto had never met Yang Haoran in person. The reason they recognized Yang Haoran and knew he was the true leader of their Myriad Ghost Grotto was that Tang Shi had specifically made arrangements for this. Every member of the Myriad Ghost Grotto was required not only to know Yang Haoran's appearance but also to pledge absolute loyalty to him—this was a mandatory lesson. Therefore, it was not surprising that all members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto recognized Yang Haoran.
Zhong Siyu was different. Aside from Tang Shi and a handful of his trusted confidantes, no other members recognized Zhong Siyu.
As for the Iron Blood Demon Hall, their intelligence gathering was almost non-existent. This was because the mission Yang Haoran had given to the siblings Jing Qi and Jing Miao was not to develop the Iron Blood Demon Hall into an intelligence organization. Instead, it was to cultivate the Iron Blood Demon Hall members into fearless, iron-blooded warriors, specifically iron-blooded warriors dedicated to protecting him, Yang Haoran. Thus, the Iron Blood Demon Hall's focus lay entirely on this aspect, rendering them unsuited for intelligence work.
In other words, the entire Iron Blood Demon Hall, including its two vice-masters, Jing Qi and Jing Miao, knew almost nothing about Zhong Siyu.
Those who knew Zhong Siyu's identity were fine; they somewhat understood why she dared to speak to Yang Haoran in such a manner. However, those who knew Zhong Siyu's identity were, after all, a tiny minority; the others were completely unaware of who she was. And for Zhong Siyu to treat Yang Haoran like this in such a public setting—to those unaware of her identity—it was an outright provocation, a declaration of war.
Zhong Siyu's disrespectful attitude towards Yang Haoran was nothing less than an insult to the faith of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall members. This was something they could not tolerate. Had Yang Haoran not spoken, they would have certainly attacked Zhong Siyu on the spot.
Zhong Siyu's actions immediately drew the full brunt of their animosity. The members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto wore masks, so their expressions remained hidden. However, it was clear from their murderous gazes that they were seething with rage, their eyes seeming to want to swallow Zhong Siyu whole.
The Iron Blood Demon Hall members were different. They wore no masks, so their expressions were instantly readable. At that moment, not only were their gazes towards Zhong Siyu filled with killing intent, but their faces also blazed with undisguised fury, like powder kegs ready to explode at a touch.
Although the members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and the Iron Blood Demon Hall yearned to tear apart this Zhong Siyu, who clearly had a death wish, none of them made a move. They merely conveyed their inner rage through their eyes or expressions. From this alone, one could discern their exceptionally strong discipline.
Given Zhong Siyu's power, how could she not sense the killing intent radiating from the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall members? Despite being stared down by so many powerful individuals brimming with murderous intent, Zhong Siyu not only showed no panic but also not the slightest hint of fear. Instead, the expression on her face grew even more ferocious. She abruptly spun around, her eyes glaring at the members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and the Iron Blood Demon Hall. A potent aura of malevolence and terrifying power fluctuations immediately erupted from within her body!
The aura of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall members was, in that instant, forcibly suppressed by Zhong Siyu. The crowd was inwardly aghast; how could they have imagined that the malevolent aura emanating from Zhong Siyu would be so incredibly potent?
The lowest-ranked members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto were all Evil Spirits, and ghosts of this realm naturally possessed a very strong malevolent aura. As for the Iron Blood Demon Hall members, because they cultivated bloody and cruel demonic techniques, their malevolent aura was similarly formidable.
However, compared to Zhong Siyu, they were still far inferior. Even individually, let alone collectively, the malevolent aura emanating from them could not hold a candle to Zhong Siyu's.
The power Zhong Siyu unleashed was equally terrifying. Moreover, as Zhong Siyu's hair visibly turned red, transforming from its ordinary state to a combat-ready form, the power fluctuations radiating from her rapidly intensified.
Everyone was stunned. Even Jing Qi and Jing Miao were greatly alarmed. This was because Zhong Siyu's formidable strength far exceeded their imagination. The intense pressure made all members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall feel as though they were sinking into a bog, with a massive mountain pressing down on them. This feeling of powerlessness, where every step was a struggle, left them both aghast and enraged.
“Hmph, and you lot dare to bare your fangs at me? Perfect, I didn't quite get my fill on this trip, so I'll start with you! ”
Zhong Siyu let out a disdainful snort. She spoke with a sinister grin plastered on her face, addressing the members of the Myriad Ghost Grotto and the Iron Blood Demon Hall. As her words fell, she fully transitioned from her ordinary state into combat mode, and her formidable power completely erupted at that very moment.
Although everyone was inwardly startled, not a single person was overwhelmed by this aura or retreated a single step. Not one of them showed any fear, which was evident from their eyes and expressions. However, none of them unleashed their power without authorization, as they had not received orders from their superiors. Therefore, even though they were furious and yearned to unleash their full strength to contend with Zhong Siyu, they refrained from actually doing so.
“Heh heh, calm down,” Yang Haoran said with a faint smile to Zhong Siyu. “Though this trip didn't fully sate your craving, I won't short you a single coin of your payment. Besides, once we return to Half-Moon Island, I'll have other matters to trouble you with. At that point, you can indulge yourself as much as you like. ”
Yang Haoran smiled faintly at Zhong Siyu. Although Zhong Siyu looked as if she were about to carve up the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall, she didn't immediately attack. Now, having heard Yang Haoran's words, her sinister grin remained, but it was tinged with less of the intense killing intent it had held moments before.
Zhong Siyu's mood swings were significant, and others naturally found it hard to comprehend. However, Yang Haoran understood Zhong Siyu's temperament, so he wasn't surprised.
“Heh heh, I'll remember that,” Zhong Siyu sneered, her words a direct threat. “With so many people present, I trust you won't go back on your word. Otherwise, don't blame me for not giving you face and carving up your people for my amusement. ”
Yang Haoran maintained his smile, showing no fear, no fawning, and no further promises to Zhong Siyu. Instead, he turned his gaze to the Myriad Ghost Grotto and Iron Blood Demon Hall members present, then spoke with a laugh.
“Heh heh, everyone, let me introduce you to this young lady,” Yang Haoran began. “This is Zhong Siyu, my Guardian Spirit. Her temper isn't great, so don't provoke her. She also doesn't like others calling her by name, so from now on, just call her 'Young Miss'. ”
Yang Haoran gave a simple introduction of Zhong Siyu, allowing everyone to understand her background. However, his words carried a significant amount of information, especially when he stated that Zhong Siyu was his Guardian Spirit, which shocked everyone. This was because everyone knew he was an Underworld agent—or, to be precise, had once been an Underworld agent. But why did he now have a Guardian Spirit? Underworld agents didn't possess such entities; only Spirit Mediums had their own Guardian Spirits. Could it be. . .
Yang Haoran offered no explanation. After his words fell, he, along with Zhong Siyu and Ma Ling, was respectfully escorted by the crowd towards the teleportation array. A dazzling flash of white light erupted, and the three of them vanished within the teleportation array.
After witnessing Yang Haoran's departure, Tang Shi, Jing Qi, and Jing Miao dared not delay in the slightest. They immediately discussed among themselves the instructions Yang Haoran had given before leaving, then systematically organized their personnel to enter the teleportation array.
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