Chapter 593: Confidence
From Boss Huo's words, it was clear that this leading Spirit Master was not only powerful, but also extremely domineering in his actions; otherwise, he wouldn't have issued such a ruthless threat.
"This Spirit Master chose such an extreme method. Apart from a very few who defy evil and would ignore his threat, it's highly likely that nine out of ten other Spirit Masters will rush to the Hongyu Cement Plant tonight," the Old Crone said in a deep voice.
"I think so too. That's why I plan to wipe them all out tonight and completely resolve the root cause of the chaos in Cloud River City!"
Boss Huo's words were astonishing, startling both Yang Haoran and the Old Crone simultaneously.
If all the information Boss Huo had obtained was true, then the Hongyu Cement Plant tonight would be a dragon's pond and a tiger's den; wiping them all out wouldn't be so easy.
"Emissary, I. . . I have something to say, but I don't know if I should. " The Old Crone looked hesitant, stopping herself mid-sentence, seemingly apprehensive about something.
"It's fine, speak your mind boldly if you have any thoughts. After all, we're still discussing this; it's not simply my word that goes," Boss Huo said to the Old Crone, a faint smile on his face.
With Boss Huo's reassurance, the Old Crone felt much more at ease, so she continued, "I believe acting tonight would be too risky. After all, our current strength is limited. Once the Spirit Masters of Cloud River City gather, I'm afraid we'll find it difficult to resist them. I'm not doubting the strength of the two Emissaries, but two fists are no match for four hands. I worry that the two Emissaries won't be able to handle it when the time comes. Emissary Shi Kai is already missing, and I don't want to see any more accidents befall the two of you."
Hearing this, Emissary Huo glanced at Yang Haoran beside him. Seeing no change in Yang Haoran's expression, he turned his gaze back to the Old Crone.
"I think we should immediately organize our forces to launch a surprise attack on the Hongyu Cement Plant before the other Spirit Masters can gather. That way, we'd have far fewer enemies. Plus, it's daytime now, so the power of ghosts and Spirit Masters will be somewhat suppressed, making them much easier to deal with," the Old Crone said.
In the Old Crone's view, her idea was the safest and most rational.
However, Boss Huo gently shook his head under her gaze.
"While the power of Spirit Masters and ghosts is suppressed during the day, we Underworld agents are no exception; our power is also suppressed. So, on that front, we gain no advantage. As for Spirit Masters gathering at night, it's certainly troublesome to deal with, but that's precisely what I hope for. Because only then will we have the opportunity to capture them all in one go. And only by capturing them all will your Cloud River City truly know peace in the future."
After a slight pause, Boss Huo continued, "I know what you're worried about. You're worried we won't be strong enough, and that not only will we fail to wipe out these Spirit Masters, but we'll also lose our own lives in the process. You don't need to worry about that. I have a rough idea of how capable the leading Spirit Master is, and I have confidence in my own strength. Similarly, I hope you will also have confidence in me."
Boss Huo's words were not only for the Old Crone but also for Yang Haoran. Besides revealing his confidence in his own strength, they also revealed his determination to wipe out all the Spirit Masters in Cloud River City.
From the moment Boss Huo appeared yesterday, his demeanor and conduct had won over the Old Crone. Her feelings for him were not just mere goodwill, but profound, heartfelt respect. Seeing Boss Huo so confident now, she no longer insisted on her own ideas and instead nodded.
To some, confident people might appear foolish, but to others, confidence can bring a sense of security.
In the current situation, Boss Huo's confidence had clearly infected the Old Crone, giving her a considerable sense of security. That's why the Old Crone didn't insist on her own ideas and chose to trust Boss Huo.
As for Yang Haoran, he actually leaned more towards the Old Crone's idea.
If Shi Kai's disappearance was truly related to the Spirit Masters, then it meant that within just a few days, two Emissaries of Death had fallen victim. Both were veteran Emissaries of Death, not newcomers, so capturing them without a trace should have been incredibly difficult. Yet, the other party had truly accomplished it. From this, it was clear that the opponent's strength, or rather, the power they wielded, was formidable, possibly even stronger than what they currently understood.
To possess such power without even gathering other Spirit Masters meant that once they did gather, the leading Spirit Master's power would naturally be even greater, making them far more troublesome to deal with. Wiping them all out would be impossible without absolute power.
Therefore, considering these issues, Yang Haoran was more inclined to agree with the Old Crone's idea.
Unfortunately, the Old Crone didn't insist on her own idea. After Boss Huo's remarks, she chose to trust him.
Of course, even if she didn't want to trust Boss Huo, she couldn't change his decision. Although she was participating in the discussion, she knew very well that she actually had little say.
At that moment, Yang Haoran also wanted to understand another issue: previously, when Boss Huo returned from the interrogation, although his expression was serious, Yang Haoran had noticed a flicker of excitement in his eyes.
At the time, he hadn't understood why Boss Huo was so excited, but now he did.
If he truly succeeded in wiping out all the Spirit Masters in Cloud River City, it would undoubtedly be an immense merit. As the person in charge of this operation, he would not only gain the appreciation of Guardian Luo Yao but also receive additional benefits.
Furthermore, the souls of the Spirit Masters, their Guardian Spirits, and the ghosts serving them—all of these would be massive gains. Such opportunities weren't always available; they were rare and hard to come by.
It was precisely because of the temptation of immense benefits that Boss Huo's eyes held that barely concealed excitement.
Of course, this was merely Yang Haoran's unilateral guess. Whether the truth was as he suspected, he dared not draw conclusions recklessly, but he felt the possibility was high.
After the Old Crone nodded, the smile on Boss Huo's face deepened a few shades. He didn't waste time on the Old Crone but turned his gaze to Yang Haoran.
Seeing Yang Haoran's serious expression and silence, Boss Huo asked with a smile, "Emissary Yang, do you think I have the capability to wipe out all the Spirit Masters in Cloud River City in one fell swoop?"
Boss Huo's question, however, stumped Yang Haoran.
As for Boss Huo's true strength, Yang Haoran still had no understanding, only being able to make some partial guesses based on indirect information.
Firstly, there was the Yin-Yang Emporium that Boss Huo ran in the Underworld. Without certain connections and financial resources, it would be extremely difficult to successfully open one's own shop in the Underworld. Regardless of how the business fared, merely being able to open a shop was a testament to his connections and financial power.
As for where his connections came from, that was absolutely related to his personality, but it was certainly also related to his own strength. While it wasn't impossible to build a powerful network of connections without considerable strength, it would be extremely difficult, because if one was too weak, others might not even bother with you.
From this point alone, it could be inferred that Boss Huo's strength was quite considerable.
Besides that, there was another point that proved Boss Huo's strength was not to be underestimated: his seniority.
Yang Haoran didn't know exactly how long Boss Huo had been an Underworld agent, but in his estimation, it must have been a considerable amount of time. Shi Kai's power fluctuations had been very strong when he emerged from the spatial rift yesterday, yet in Shi Kai's eyes, Boss Huo was a senior.
From this, it could be seen that Boss Huo was more senior than Shi Kai, and if nothing else, his strength was very likely much greater than Shi Kai's.
Based on these two points, the information Yang Haoran could deduce was that Boss Huo's strength should be formidable—at least, that's how it appeared in his eyes.
However, Yang Haoran didn't know the full extent of Boss Huo's power, as he had never witnessed it himself. Therefore, he couldn't be sure if Boss Huo truly had the ability to wipe out all the Spirit Masters in Cloud River City.
Because of this, when Boss Huo suddenly posed such a question to him, he genuinely didn't know how to respond.
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