Just as the Weidao Division had once besieged the Senluo Division, the Weidao Division was now contacting powerful ghost exorcists from various factions to jointly suppress the Senluo Division.
This time.
The lineup for the suppression was even more extravagant, with all five major powers from the Northeast sending representatives.
In addition,.
Zhang Wei was also invited. The reason was simple: he had a deep feud with the Senluo Division. In the eyes of the Weidao Division, Zhang Wei, as an enemy of the Senluo Division and a national-level powerhouse, was undoubtedly a key figure in suppressing them. They immediately dispatched Lu Lianxue to invite him.
However, to their surprise.
Upon hearing about the planned suppression of the Senluo Division, Zhang Wei's mouth twitched. The Senluo Division was now his. The Weidao Division suppressing it was akin to raiding his own home.
In response.
Zhang Wei decisively refused, stating he had prior commitments that prevented him from dealing with the Senluo Division. He even suggested that the Weidao Division hold off on confronting them, as he had his own methods of dealing with them and they didn't need to launch a joint operation.
As the news of Zhang Wei's refusal spread through the Weidao Division, many were astonished, including Zhang Chao.
While others might not have known Zhang Wei well, Zhang Chao was fully aware of his animosity towards the Senluo Division, to the point where he desired to take it over. He couldn't understand why Zhang Wei would refuse. Zhang Chao, along with Wu Nian, immediately called Zhang Wei to inquire about the situation.
To garner Zhang Chao's support in speaking to the Weidao Division on his behalf, Zhang Wei decided to reveal that the Fengmen Zombie was his great-grandfather.
However.
Although Zhang Chao and Wu Nian learned the truth and understood Zhang Wei's reason for refusal, the Weidao Division did not heed their explanations. They couldn't comprehend why Zhang Wei wouldn't participate and believed his strength was essential for the complete suppression of the Senluo Division.
With a creak.
The room door opened.
Lu Lianxue walked in, accompanied by Zhang Chao and Wu Nian.
"Uh... why are you here too?"
Zhang Chao noticed the Fengmen Zombie in the room.
The Fengmen Zombie, aware of Zhang Chao and Zhang Wei's relationship, smiled and said,
"Chatting with my great-grandson."
"Zhang Chao, why have you come to find me? How did the Weidao Division respond?"
Zhang Wei gestured for Zhang Chao and the others to sit.
Zhang Chao's expression was somewhat awkward:
"I came to talk to you about this. Zhang Wei, the Weidao Division still wants to invite you, believing you are an indispensable fighting force. After all, the Senluo Division is not what it used to be. Following the incident in Sakura Country and the vampire progenitor Dracula, the Weidao Division believes the Senluo Division has grown stronger than ever."
"So the Weidao Division wants to invite me to join them in dealing with it. My strength is national-level, enough to anchor the suppression team, right?"
Zhang Wei followed Zhang Chao's line of questioning, having already guessed the situation.
Zhang Chao nodded noncommittally,
"Yes, that's what the Weidao Division thinks."
Wu Nian clasped his hands together and continued,
"Amitabha, I've inquired. Many high-ranking officials in the Weidao Division don't understand why you refused. They don't believe you're afraid of the Senluo Division, especially since you dared to confront the Dark Church head-on in the Vatican."
"They think you might have some unspoken difficulty and want to help you resolve it. They've even sent someone to try and persuade you."
"Who did they send?"
"Captain Huang Qingshan."
Zhang Chao stated frankly, pointing towards the door,
"The Weidao Division knows you and Captain Huang Qingshan are close and asked him to persuade you. Captain Huang Qingshan happily agreed and rushed over overnight, bringing us along. He's waiting for you in the hotel lobby right now."
Zhang Wei found the situation somewhat amusing but not unexpected. He knew it would be difficult to refuse the Weidao Division, as the Senluo Division was a significant threat that warranted their utmost attention.
After a moment of thought.
Zhang Wei spoke,
"Let Captain Huang Qingshan come over. I'll explain it to him. The situation on our end is at a critical juncture, and we can't let the Senluo Division delay their plans because of the Weidao Division."
Zhang Chao nodded and quickly went to fetch Huang Qingshan. At Zhang Wei's instruction, the Fengmen Zombie hid in the bedroom, as seeing the Fengmen Zombie with him might lead Huang Qingshan to believe he had been brainwashed by the Senluo Division before any explanation could be given.
Soon.
Zhang Chao brought Huang Qingshan to the room. Upon entering, Huang Qingshan warmly embraced Zhang Wei. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, he got straight to the point:
"Zhang Wei, you know I'm not just here for a meal. I have a mission."
"To invite me to participate in the suppression of the Senluo Division, right?"
"Yes."
Huang Qingshan nodded and stated directly,
"Zhang Wei, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Weidao Division has been observing the Senluo Division for a long time. Since the Northeast incident, they've been collecting clues about the Senluo Division. Although they haven't found the Senluo Division's base yet, they've located some branches and made some discoveries."
"They are close to confirming the Senluo Division's base. Once found, we will act immediately, giving the Senluo Division no chance to react, as we have invited people from all factions, and the Northeast Five Families have also sent representatives."
"They have already assembled at a Weidao Division stronghold, waiting to confirm the Senluo Division's location before launching the suppression."
Seeing Zhang Wei's lack of reaction.
Huang Qingshan said with a wry smile,
"Zhang Wei, are you perhaps afraid that the Weidao Division will fail, like they did back then? That won't happen. Our suppression lineup this time is much stronger than before, and we've made thorough preparations. Once we launch the suppression, we are confident we can completely eradicate the Senluo Division."
"Or are you afraid of retaliation from the Senluo Division? That shouldn't be the case, right?"
"I am not afraid of retaliation from the Senluo Division,"
Zhang Wei replied, contemplating how to explain it to Huang Qingshan.
At this moment.
Huang Qingshan continued his impassioned speech:
"Since you're not afraid of retaliation, then it must be fear of the suppression failing. Zhang Wei, I know your concerns are not unfounded, but you can come with me to the Weidao Division and see who is participating in the suppression. Once you see them, you won't think that way anymore."
"This time, we have..."
Before he could finish.
Zhang Wei interrupted him,
"Captain Huang Qingshan, it's not that I'm afraid of your suppression failing. It's because..."
Zhang Wei paused, then slowly said,
"The Senluo Division no longer poses a threat to me, so I don't plan to participate. Moreover, I want to advise the Weidao Division not to proceed with the suppression, because the Senluo Division no longer poses a threat to the Weidao Division either."
"Huh? Why doesn't it pose a threat? Zhang Wei, this joke isn't funny. That's the Senluo Division."
"It is the Senluo Division, yes, but it's no longer the Senluo Division of the past."
Zhang Wei grinned slightly,
"The current Senluo Division belongs to me."
"Ah?"
Huang Qingshan thought he had misheard. He stared blankly at Zhang Wei, and then at Zhang Wei's words:
"Great-grandfather."
As he spoke.
With a creak, the hotel bedroom door opened. Huang Qingshan looked, his pupils contracting sharply, and he stood up in shock,
"Fengmen Zombie?!"
Then.
Before Huang Qingshan could ask, Zhang Wei smiled and said,
"Captain Huang Qingshan, you know who he is. However, I still need to introduce him to you, but with another identity. He is my great-grandfather. Furthermore, the reason I say the Senluo Division belongs to me is because..."
"Besides the Boss, and a high-ranking official named Glasses, all other high-ranking officials in the current Senluo Division are my people."