Chapter 178: Accusation (Part 2)
Du Da was momentarily stunned because he heard a hidden meaning in Yang Haoran's words.
Realizing this, he no longer flew into a rage as before. His brows furrowed deeply, and a thoughtful expression settled on his face.
Yang Haoran didn't disturb Du Da; instead, he stood quietly to the side, waiting, a cold sneer forming in his heart.
"Old geezer, even if my soul is scattered, I'll drag you down with me!"
From Du Da's current reaction, Yang Haoran knew his plan had already succeeded by half.
After a good while, Du Da finally turned his attention back to Yang Haoran. He cast a deep glance at Yang Haoran before speaking, "From your words, it seems the protagonist of this play is still an unknown."
Yang Haoran intentionally showed a hint of a triumphant smile, answering with certainty, "Of course."
Du Da's eyes narrowed, his gaze seemingly wanting to scrutinize Yang Haoran inside and out. But to his frustration, Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, revealing nothing.
"Do you think I can trust you? Will I still trust you? " Du Da asked in a deep voice.
"Hmph, don't worry about you? I'll probably be played to death by you without even realizing it! " Du Da snorted coldly, speaking his mind.
Though he spoke thus, Du Da's expression was much better than before.
Yang Haoran gave him too insidious a feeling, so of course, he wouldn't choose to believe Yang Haoran. However, Yang Haoran hadn't said one thing wrong: he didn't have to believe Yang Haoran, but he absolutely had to believe himself.
Indeed, in the face of such a vast disparity in strength, Yang Haoran couldn't stir up any waves. But the one in the Ghost Building was different. If that individual truly allied with Deng Feng, then his situation would become perilous.
Conversely, if he reached an agreement with the one in the Ghost Building, then the one whose situation would become dangerous would be Deng Feng.
He knew that the individual in the Ghost Building had a cooperative relationship with the Lecheng Underworld Office. However, this cooperation was merely forced. The one in the Ghost Building held considerable grievances against Deng Feng, and it wasn't impossible to persuade them if he invested some capital.
As long as he successfully persuaded them to join forces and eliminate Deng Feng, and then later found a way to remove the individual from the Ghost Building, he wouldn't just recoup his investment, he'd make a huge profit!
In that instant, many thoughts surged through Du Da's mind, along with some internal conflict. He wanted to gain more benefits, but he also worried that Yang Haoran, this minor character, might have dug a pit along the way, waiting for him to jump in.
"Elder, please don't speak like that. My life is still in your hands, so how could I possibly plot against you? Besides, think about it: if I truly wanted to scheme against you, why would I tell you all of this? Wouldn't that be bringing a rock down on my own foot? " Yang Haoran replied with a wry smile to Du Da.
"Hmph, that's precisely where your cleverness lies. The more you act this way, the more self-proclaimed smart idiots will fall for it. But don't bother wasting your effort; I, this old man, won't fall for such tricks. " Du Da said coldly.
Yang Haoran's face was full of grievance as he replied, "Elder, how could you have such thoughts? My actions are entirely for your benefit, or rather, to preserve my own life. It's not as complicated as you make it sound. If I were truly as insidious as you claim, would I still be living in such a dilapidated place? Look at my residence—would someone with cunning schemes live here?"
"Hmph, those are two entirely different matters. However, since you've told Deng Feng everything, has Deng Feng told you how to remove the Soul Dispersing Needle from your body? " Du Da asked coldly.
"He did. He said he could remove the Soul Dispersing Needle from my body, but that he needed some time to prepare. But I knew he was lying to me. " Yang Haoran sighed, a look of melancholy on his face.
"Oh? " Du Da's brows twitched, and he asked, "How did you know he was lying to you?"
"I've inquired through various channels. Once the Soul Dispersing Needle is implanted, it's almost impossible for anyone other than the caster themselves to remove it. Yet Deng Feng told me not to worry, saying it wasn't a big problem. Anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't believe such words."
Upon hearing this, Du Da couldn't help but reveal a look of derision, saying, "The Soul Dispersing Needle I implanted isn't something that can simply be removed at will. The reason he told you he could remove it was merely to appease you, and then use you to lure me into a trap. By the time he achieves his goal, it will also be your death day!"
Yang Haoran's face was bitter, and he shook his head with a laugh. "Elder, how could I not know what you're saying? But precisely because I am clear about this, I've told you everything, so you can be prepared. Because I don't want to die, I want to keep living, and you are my only hope to continue living. So, I only want you to be the ultimate beneficiary, not Deng Feng."
Yang Haoran's words were utterly sincere; to anyone listening, they would sound like they came straight from the heart.
Du Da's brows furrowed, and then he spoke, "I will absolutely not break my promise to you. As long as I achieve my goal, I will certainly remove the Soul Dispersing Needle from your body. At that time, you won't need to be a Night Watcher anymore; change professions and become a Spirit Medium with me. The sky is vast, allowing birds to fly freely—we'll leave this place together."
Yang Haoran's expression brightened with joy. He quickly bowed to Du Da, speaking with a face full of gratitude, "With Senior's guarantee, my heart feels much more at ease. Senior, please rest assured, I will cooperate fully with you, help you achieve your goals, and eliminate Deng Feng!"
In his excitement, Yang Haoran's address for Du Da even changed. And Du Da, it seemed, was quite satisfied with Yang Haoran's reaction.
Leaving a phone number, Du Da instructed Yang Haoran, "If Deng Feng makes any moves, notify me immediately once you know. As long as I succeed in the end, I will not only extract the Soul Dispersing Needle from your body but also give you a considerable reward. The choice is entirely yours."
Du Da was writing empty promises to Yang Haoran, who felt contempt inwardly but outwardly beamed with joy.
"I don't need any rewards; as long as Senior can remove the Soul Dispersing Needle from my body, this junior will be perfectly content," Yang Haoran said with a smile.
"Once it's done, I will extract the Soul Dispersing Needle from your body immediately, so rest assured. " As he spoke, Du Da seemed to suddenly recall something. His expression turned serious, and with a grave face, he asked Yang Haoran, "I came to find you today; will you tell Deng Feng about this?"
Yang Haoran paused, then chuckled, "That depends on Senior's thoughts. If you think I should tell him, I will. If you think it's better not to, then I won't."
Du Da hadn't expected Yang Haoran to give such a reply. With a grim face, he asked, "Then what do *you* think? Should you tell him, or not?"
"Senior, do you want to hear this junior's honest thoughts or a lie? " Yang Haoran counter-asked.
"You're spouting nonsense! Do you like hearing lies? " Du Da replied in a deep voice.
"Deng Feng wants to use me; I know that in my heart. However, if I can gain more of his trust, I can mislead him more effectively. While this might cause Senior some trouble, it's definitely more beneficial than detrimental. " Yang Haoran didn't give a definitive answer; instead, he spoke these words.
Du Da's brows knitted tightly, his gaze fixed intently on Yang Haoran. He wanted to deduce Yang Haoran's true intentions from his facial expressions, reactions, and every minute detail, but Yang Haoran's demeanor was perfectly natural, revealing no issues whatsoever.
Although he didn't trust Yang Haoran, he had to admit that Yang Haoran's words held a certain degree of truth.
After a long silence, Du Da finally spoke, "You can tell him. However, tell him an hour from now."
"Senior, rest assured. Whatever you say, this junior will do, and I will absolutely not outwardly comply but inwardly defy. " Yang Haoran quickly guaranteed.
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