Chapter 600: The Glorious Beginning
Anyone could see that Huo Laoban was the leader of the group, and the Sunglasses Man naturally noticed this as well.
“Do you understand music? Care to come on stage and have some fun with me? ” the Sunglasses Man asked, looking at Huo Laoban.
“Heh heh, I only know how to play the suona. Do you want to hear it? ” Huo Laoban asked with a chuckle.
“Oho! Not bad, friend, you even know the suona. But, I’m not too fond of the suona. If you want to play, perhaps play it for these two gentlemen hanging up there. ”
The Sunglasses Man, with an exaggerated expression, pointed to Shi Kai and the Yunchuan City Emissary of Death hanging above.
Huo Laoban glanced at the two figures suspended overhead, his expression unchanging, a faint smile still gracing his lips.
“Both of them are still alive; that brings me great comfort. ”
Hearing this, the Sunglasses Man let out a laugh, his fingers plucking the strings, and the music started once more. A smile played on his face, though it seemed to mock Huo Laoban.
“I consider myself quite confident, but I didn’t expect you to be even more so,” Huo Laoban chuckled.
“Of course, I’m confident. Everything is proceeding according to my plan, so why shouldn’t I be? ” the Sunglasses Man asked.
“Oh? Is that so? ” A hint of curiosity appeared on Huo Laoban’s face.
“Do you know why I didn’t flatten all the Death God Temples in Yunchuan City? Haha, it’s because I want to torture every living Night Watcher of the Yunchuan City Underworld Office to death, one by one. I want them to live in constant dread, then slowly lose their lives in fear. Besides that, I have another purpose for doing this: to wait for the other Emissaries of Death from your Underworld Office to come and support Yunchuan City. ”
At this, the Sunglasses Man pointed to Shi Kai, still hanging above, and continued to chuckle, “Heh heh, look, haven’t I waited for you? ”
“From the very beginning, I was curious. When you captured the Yunchuan City Emissary of Death alive, there were not only other Spirit Masters present, but also ghosts you invited to assist. Weren’t you worried they would reveal your secrets once they fell into the hands of the Underworld Office later? Now it seems all of this was part of your plan, wasn’t it? ”
This time, it wasn’t Huo Laoban who spoke, but Yang Haoran, who stood beside him.
The reason Yang Haoran was so cautious about this operation was precisely because he had considered this very point.
After learning from the female ghost that the Yunchuan City Emissary of Death had been captured alive, he had been pondering this question: knowing that the female ghost held this secret, why would the leading Spirit Master release her to cause trouble? Wasn’t he worried she would expose the secret if captured?
Besides the female ghost, Huo Laoban had also interrogated quite a bit of information from the slain Spirit Masters, some of which the female ghost was unaware of—for instance, the Spirit Masters gathering tonight was unknown to her.
So brazen, wasn’t he afraid the Underworld Office would follow the clues and come knocking?
He had always harbored a suspicion that this might be a trap deliberately laid by the enemy, which was why his caution was stronger than usual.
However, this was merely a guess in his heart, and combined with his inherent lack of trust in Huo Laoban, he hadn’t voiced his suspicions or worries.
Now, hearing the Sunglasses Man’s words, he felt his earlier guess must be correct; the other party had almost certainly dug a pit and was waiting for them to jump in.
“Oho! And what name does this not-so-obviously-handsome gentleman go by? ” the Sunglasses Man asked Yang Haoran, his fingers stroking the strings, the music fading, his expression exaggerated.
Yang Haoran’s mouth twitched. The words weren’t particularly aggressive, but they were deeply insulting. Yet, the Sunglasses Man had no intention of waiting for his reply, continuing to speak as soon as his words fell.
“This handsome gentleman is quite right. Everything was planned by me. With my strength, I could have flattened the entire Yunchuan City Underworld Office overnight, but I didn’t. My goal isn’t as simple as just one Emissary of Death; that would make me seem too petty,” the Sunglasses Man chuckled.
“So, you deliberately created chaos and let some Spirit Masters and ghosts know a few secrets, using them as bait. Then, when other Emissaries of Death came to support Yunchuan City, they would naturally follow the clues here, and you could seize this opportunity to make a big score, netting everyone who came, right? ” Yang Haoran asked.
“Oho, this handsome gentleman is truly meticulous! Staying in a small place like the Underworld Office is such a waste of your talent. Why don’t you switch sides? Come work for me, and I guarantee you’ll soar to great heights. Your renown will echo throughout the entire New Beginning Realm,” the Sunglasses Man said with a smile.
“Heh heh, our Underworld Office is a small place? How shameless of you to even say that! Under our suppression, what difference is there between your Spirit Masters and homeless dogs? ” Huo Laoban asked with a laugh.
Although he now knew the opponent had set a trap waiting for them to fall into, Huo Laoban’s expression remained unchanged; he was still as calm and composed as ever, a smile perpetually on his face.
His reaction, in fact, served as a reassurance to everyone present. As the person in charge of this operation, as long as he didn’t lose his composure and displayed confidence, it would naturally inspire those around him.
“Heh heh, homeless dogs, indeed. Under your Underworld Office’s suppression, we Spirit Masters truly were like homeless dogs—pitiful, tragic, lamentable! But. . . those days are over, because everything has changed. From now on, whether it’s your Underworld Office’s dogs or us Spirit Masters who become the homeless dogs, that’s hard to say. ”
Speaking thus, the Sunglasses Man cast his gaze upon the Spirit Masters below the high platform. These Spirit Masters had all come at his summons, and his threats had, of course, played a significant role.
“Everyone, don’t be so nervous. I’ve brought you here tonight to witness the glorious beginning of us Spirit Masters, not to fill you with dread. As for these clowns from the Underworld Office, they’re merely here to liven things up for us. You absolutely don’t need to feel any psychological burden. ”
The Sunglasses Man’s words were incredibly arrogant; he not only dismissed the Underworld Office as worthless but also completely disregarded the threat posed by Yang Haoran and his companions.
Yang Haoran remained silent, watching the Sunglasses Man with a calm expression, his thoughts inscrutable.
However, the Night Watchers behind them had all turned grim-faced upon hearing the Sunglasses Man’s remarks. If Huo Laoban hadn’t held them back, they would have undoubtedly already made their move!
Not everyone in the Underworld Office lacked faith like Yang Haoran. The vast majority of Underworld Office personnel held absolute devotion to the Death God and unwavering loyalty to the Underworld Office. For their faith, for the honor of the Underworld Office, they would even sacrifice their lives.
Therefore, the Sunglasses Man’s words were a great provocation to them, inflicting no small insult.
The young female Talisman Master couldn’t stand the Sunglasses Man’s arrogant demeanor. Moreover, the talisman she had just activated was instantly destroyed by him, rendered useless before its power could even erupt. This felt like a profound slap to her face. Now, seeing the Sunglasses Man grow increasingly brazen, she couldn’t help but prepare to activate another talisman!
However, at this moment, her mother was already keenly watching her. Seeing signs that she was about to act, she immediately stopped her in time!
Though extremely reluctant, the young female Talisman Master suppressed her inner displeasure and put away the talisman she had drawn.
It was then that Huo Laoban, looking at the Sunglasses Man, spoke with a smile.
“Heh heh, witnessing the glorious beginning of you Spirit Masters, you say? Hearing that, even I’m intrigued. I really want to know, have you been drinking too much fake liquor lately? ”
Huo Laoban’s words carried a clear taunt. At that moment, the Spirit Masters present all looked at the Sunglasses Man with varying expressions: some were puzzled, some indifferent, and some even showed disbelief. Not a single one displayed excitement.
Evidently, not only did Huo Laoban disbelieve the Sunglasses Man’s words, but many of the Spirit Masters present didn’t either.
The Sunglasses Man not only heard Huo Laoban’s mockery but also saw the reactions on the faces of the Spirit Masters present. He didn’t get angry. Instead, he let out an exaggerated laugh, then reached back and ripped off the black cloth behind him!
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