As Xiu Hua Xie spoke, Sen Luo and the others all looked over.
"Aba aba aba."
The mute gestured with his hands, his meaning clear: a Willow Tree Ghost? Oh, I know that guy. He’s an old Willow Tree Ghost who’s lived for three to four hundred years. He’s very strong and has been roaming around Great Xia recently, killing several ghost kings.
The stutterer also spoke:
"I kn-kn-know it, it’s ve-ve-very strong."
Chong Zi also touched his chin and responded:
"I know him. A ghost king of a grass spirit I cultivated before was killed by that old Willow Tree Ghost in Grassland Province. What a shame, that grass spirit ghost king was one I had spent a lot of effort cultivating."
Speaking of which,
Chong Zi pondered and said:
"I’ve investigated this old Willow Tree Ghost. He seems to be a contracted ghost named Zhang Wei on the New Star Ranking."
"Aba aba aba aba."
Upon hearing Zhang Wei, the mute also began to gesture, as if saying… I know that Zhang Wei. He’s not from the Wei Dao Division, but he’s closely watched by them. This way, the old Willow Tree Ghost is indeed a good candidate. If they control the old Willow Tree Ghost, and if the Wei Dao Division finds out, they can frame Zhang Wei.
After he finished gesturing,
Beside him, Glasses pushed up his reading glasses and agreed:
"This suggestion is indeed good. The old Willow Tree Ghost has killed many ghost kings, his reputation is renowned, and he is strong. I’ve heard of him, and he himself operates in the open and travels everywhere, which is perfect for our actions. We don’t have to worry about being discovered by the Wei Dao Division."
"Even if we are discovered, we can still blame Zhang Wei, use his hand to kill, and make someone else take the blame. I love that."
At this moment,
Glasses and the others didn't notice that Hua Hua’s cat-like eyes beside them, seemingly harmlessly fixed on Glasses, were actually filled with dark rage.
Although Hua Hua had never met the old Willow Tree Ghost,
Zhang Wei had told it that the old Willow Tree Ghost was his contracted companion. From their conversation, Hua Hua could confirm that the target they had set their sights on was their master Zhang Wei’s contracted companion, in other words, its partner.
"Meow!! Damn Sen Luo Division, they’re plotting to harm my partner right in front of me! I need to quickly tell master and warn Old Man Willow Tree to be careful."
Hua Hua thought to itself.
At the same time,
Glasses and the others chatted, sharing information about the old Willow Tree.
Finally, after deliberation,
Sen Luo took over the conversation, pondered for a moment, and slowly said:
"Let’s start the vote. Who agrees to the old Willow Tree Ghost becoming a high-ranking member of the Sen Luo Division."
After he spoke,
First Xiu Hua Xie, then the mute, the stutterer, and others successively raised a hand, indicating their agreement with the proposal.
"Then it’s decided, the old Willow Tree Ghost."
Sen Luo said, his eyes beneath the bronze mask glancing at Glasses:
"Glasses, you go notify Otaku to come back quickly. To be safe, you and Otaku will go find that old Willow Tree Ghost together. Dealing with someone who has lived for three to four hundred years, you two will handle it personally. With the Soul Summoning Banner, you can minimize any commotion and bring him back to the Sen Luo Division."
Glasses understood and nodded:
"Okay, I know what to do. I won’t let the Wei Dao Division discover our contact with the old Willow Tree Ghost. We’ll proceed stealthily. Of course… if that old Willow Tree Ghost isn’t strong enough, can I kill him on the spot?"
When it came to killing, especially a powerful ghost like the old Willow Tree Ghost, Glasses pushed up his reading glasses, his eyes flashing with excitement.
In response,
The mute once again said 'Aba aba' and gestured with a smile towards Glasses, as if saying:
"Glasses, are you having a relapse of your occupational disease? That's our future companion."
At the same time,
Sen Luo looked over, unconcerned by Glasses’ actions, and calmly replied:
"If he’s not strong enough, then kill him."
Glasses nodded with a smile.
Next,
Sen Luo continued:
"Also, who is that cat beside you, Glasses?"
The moment he spoke, Hua Hua could feel all the high-ranking members of the Sen Luo Division, including Sen Luo, turning their attention to it. They had been focused on the meeting earlier, and with Glasses’ guarantee, they hadn’t been overly curious, but now that the meeting was over, it was different.
"Her? Her name is Hua Hua."
When it came to Glasses, he became even more excited than before. The eyes beneath his reading glasses shone brightly, and he stood up:
"Hua Hua is a new recruit to the Sen Luo Division. The future of our Sen Luo Division cannot be without her, haha."
"I know you must think she’s not very strong, but she will definitely make you like her. Remember what I reported to you earlier? Mount Wutai was blown up. That incident wasn’t done by me, it was done by Hua Hua…"
At this moment,
Glasses spared no effort in recommending Hua Hua to the Sen Luo Division.
…
Time flew by.
Hawaii, in the villa.
At this time,
Zhang Wei had finished exchanging information with Fatty and Tailor and had obtained the information he wanted about the Sen Luo Division.
Seeing that it was getting late,
Zhang Wei stood up and said:
"You two are returning tomorrow, so I’ll be leaving now. You should pack up to avoid exposure."
"Alright, when you get back to Lusha City, I’ll find you. Remember to help me rank up."
"Fatty! You’re still thinking about ranking up?"
Tailor gritted his teeth upon hearing Fatty’s last sentence.
"Of course, I haven’t played League of Legends for days to revive you, and now you’re not letting me play. You’re trying to kill me, you creditor."
Just as Fatty finished speaking and Tailor was about to respond,
Ring ring ring.
Fatty’s phone rang.
"Huh?"
Fatty picked up his phone, his expression one of surprise:
"Glasses?"
Zhang Wei, who was about to leave, immediately stopped in his tracks upon hearing this and looked back.
Next,
Fatty didn’t hesitate and answered Glasses’ call.
Then,
Zhang Wei saw that as Fatty spoke with Glasses, Fatty’s expression changed, showing a hint of bewilderment. He couldn’t help but respond:
"This high-ranking candidate… you’re not even waiting for Tailor and me to return? You’re making me lose face."
"Sen Luo and the others have all agreed, and only you and Gardener are left. Hmm? Wait, Fatty, what did you say? Tailor? You actually managed to revive Tailor?!"
"Hehe, yes, who am I? I am the greatest villain in history. I put in a tremendous effort and finally revived Tailor."
"Haha, you’re amazing. Then hurry back. We’ll go find the old Willow Tree Ghost together. I’ll go tell Sen Luo and the others about reviving Tailor first."
After inquiring about Tailor’s revival, Fatty, having already planned a reason with Tailor, casually replied. Glasses nodded and hung up the phone.
The next moment,
Zhang Wei quickly stepped forward to ask:
"Fatty, what did Glasses call you for? A high-ranking candidate? What does that mean?"
Fatty didn’t hide anything and told Zhang Wei about the Sen Luo Division replacing the zombie’s position.
"Who is the replacement candidate? From what you said to Glasses, it seems like a decision has already been made," Zhang Wei asked.
"Yes, it’s already decided. They plan to use the Soul Summoning Banner to directly control that candidate, making it convenient for the Sen Luo Division to operate in the open. Also… Zhang Wei, you know this candidate."
Fatty said with a strange chuckle.
"Hmm? I know? Who is it?"
"Old Man Willow Tree."
"Huh???"
…
(PS: Today is an extra update, there will be a third update later)