"Hmph! The Great Eastern Empire's ninjas wouldn't betray their comrades just to save their lives!"
Ke Zela said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed. "Since you're so stubborn, I'll have to fulfill your integrity."
As he spoke.
With a slight exertion of his hand, Ye Cangtian snapped Ke Zela's neck, his head lolling to one side.
He truly didn't believe he couldn't pry open a ninja's mouth, but he was deep within enemy territory and had no time for harsh interrogation. It was unavoidable; he had to send the man on his way first.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian instantly flickered and vanished from his original position.
The moment he dealt with Ke Zela, the small red dot on his person trembled again.
Clearly, the previous snipers had held back because of Ke Zela. Now that Ke Zela was dead, they wouldn't hesitate.
"Damn bugs, don't rush. I'll send you on your way soon."
Ye Cangtian muttered fiercely, his figure darting through the camp.
...
Dodging the snipers' attacks, Ye Cangtian swept the camp, his expression growing increasingly grim.
The entire camp, apart from the fake Ke Zela from before, was completely empty.
Needless to say, whether it was the ninja division or the real Ke Zela, they had seen through his plan all along and had deliberately left an ambush.
However, Ye Cangtian couldn't understand how a squad of low-ranked ninjas, coupled with a dozen snipers, could possibly defeat him.
It was a colossal joke!
Such a lineup couldn't even defeat him, let alone other Xuan-level enforcers of the Dark Association.
So, there could only be one answer: there must be other contingencies around the camp.
The reason was simple: since they had left an ambush, their objective was to ensure he never returned. And the previous tactics were simply too childish.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian loudly declared, "Is this all the ninja division has? Or are you all so scared you've wet yourselves and dare not come out?"
Ye Cangtian's voice contained a trace of spiritual energy. While he couldn't guarantee anything else, he was sure his voice could spread throughout the entire camp's vicinity.
"Xuan Qi, if you lack the ability yourself, don't spout such nonsense!"
"I've been in the main camp all along, you just didn't find me!"
A voice suddenly came, a woman's voice.
Ye Cangtian found it extremely familiar and immediately confirmed the other party's identity.
At the same time, his gaze followed the sound, and he saw a figure appear behind him.
She wore a yellow veil hat and a black tight-fitting outfit.
To Ye Cangtian's surprise, although the person was clearly within his sight, he felt a strange sensation in his mind.
It was as if what he saw was merely a section of the camp, and the person had merged with the entire camp.
"Gui Wu, you truly live up to your name, like a ghost, mysterious and unfathomable."
"To conceal yourself from my detection, you are quite extraordinary!"
Ye Cangtian said slowly, his brow already furrowed in seriousness.
Not only had her figure almost blended with her surroundings, but she hadn't leaked any aura at all.
It was important to know that much information was judged by aura.
If he couldn't sense an aura, it would be a disadvantage in combat.
"Enforcer Xuan Qi is too kind."
"The truly extraordinary one is you. To see through the fake Ke Zela, even with my personal disguise, your eyes are indeed sharp!"
Gui Wu approached, smiled slightly, and spoke.
Her disguise wasn't just a technique but a skill, originating from an ancient artifact's ability.
That was the yellow veil hat she wore, a magical artifact from a small ruin.
It was also a relic's heart!
The hat didn't possess any powerful offensive capabilities, but its support abilities were quite good, allowing her to conceal her aura and blend herself with the surrounding environment.
It was also by obtaining this hat that Gui Wu became elusive in missions, completing them silently and withdrawing unscathed.
Similarly, she had used the hat to conceal the aura of the fake Ke Zela. She had thought she could deceive everyone, but unexpectedly, Ye Cangtian had seen through it.
"Heh heh, there's no need for us to speak insincerely to each other."
On the other side, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and continued, "This was all your plan, wasn't it? Then, I'll ask you, where is the real Ke Zela? I wonder if Miss Gui Wu would tell me?"
"Yes, of course."
"But there is a condition."
To Ye Cangtian's surprise, Gui Wu agreed without hesitation.
"Tell me the condition. If it's not excessive, perhaps we can cooperate."
Ye Cangtian paused for a moment, then replied after some deliberation.
For him, as long as it didn't harm China's interests, cooperating to stir up some trouble wasn't impossible.
Upon hearing this, a smug smile appeared on Gui Wu's face, and she said teasingly, "As long as Enforcer Xuan Qi agrees to establish a secret alliance with the ninja division, not only will I tell you Ke Zela's location, but I can even let you kill Ke Zela."
In Gui Wu's mind, Xuan Qi was extremely important.
First, from the Saudi ruin to the island ruin, Xuan Qi had performed exceptionally.
Coupled with the abilities Xuan Qi had displayed in Eastern Japan before, it could be said that he was definitely a formidable opponent and was certainly highly valued by the Dark Association.
Otherwise, the Dark Association wouldn't have repeatedly assigned Xuan Qi to various large-scale missions, including this operation.
In her view, these were not just missions but also tests and trusts from the Dark Association towards Xuan Qi.
As long as Xuan Qi could complete these missions, he would undoubtedly be a key figure cultivated by the Dark Association in the future.
This way, Xuan Qi had a chance to become a Earth-level expert, or even an supreme Heaven-level expert.
Furthermore, she could also obtain some of the Dark Association's decisions and secrets from Xuan Qi, achieving two goals with one action.
It was precisely because she saw these points that Gui Wu was willing to join forces with Xuan Qi.
As for the Viper mercenary group, although they appeared powerful, compared to Xuan Qi, they seemed insignificant.
Of course, if she could protect the Viper mercenary group while cooperating with Xuan Qi, it would be perfect.
"Miss Gui Wu, you lack sincerity."
Ye Cangtian glanced at Gui Wu with a hint of annoyance and continued, "To try and bribe me with just these chips, aren't you underestimating me?"
"Are the chips few?"
Gui Wu chuckled and glanced at Ye Cangtian, saying, "If you eliminate the real Ke Zela, the Dark Association will surely reward you handsomely. At the same time, you will receive the support of the ninja division in the future, providing you with some assurance in various aspects."
"Ninja division?"
"Heh heh, what a joke."
When the ninja division was mentioned, Ye Cangtian's face showed a contemptuous smile. "The ninja division is nowhere near comparable to the Dark Association. Why would I choose you and become your pawn instead of the Dark Association?"
This...
With one sentence, Gui Wu was instantly speechless, her face flushing red.
She was very annoyed by Ye Cangtian's dismissive attitude towards the ninja division, but she couldn't say anything in return, as the ninja division truly couldn't compare to the Dark Association in any aspect.
After a long silence, Gui Wu gritted her teeth and said, "Xuan Qi, you don't understand what I mean. I mean you would be someone from the Dark Association on the surface, but secretly one of ours. This way, you can gain the support of both factions."
"Gui Wu, are you an idiot? If I agree to you, it's equivalent to handing you a handle."
"If, one day, the ninja division decides to discard me like worn-out shoes and leaks this handle, the Dark Association will surely kill me to silence me."
"Even if such a thing doesn't happen, there's no secret that can be kept forever. If the Dark Association discovers any clues, I'm still doomed!"
"Most importantly, I am currently doing well. Why should I agree to you and gamble with my life?"
Listening to Gui Wu's words, Ye Cangtian's disdain grew even stronger, and he said ruthlessly.
In his opinion, not only were the chips she offered empty promises, but they also required him to gamble with his life. Such a condition would be rejected even by a fool.
The successive taunts made Gui Wu's expression turn grim. "Xuan Qi, then what do you want?"
"Heh heh, my idea is a win-win for both of us."
A smile instantly appeared on Ye Cangtian's face!
He paused, then continued, "Don't you want to control the entire Eastern Japanese ninja division? How about we cooperate and eliminate those stumbling blocks one by one?"