“This plan sounds feasible!”
When Xiao Feng heard Ye Cangtian’s opinion, his eyes immediately lit up.
This way, as long as it was managed properly, the Hidden Group could develop safely within the Dark Association.
Just like the Anti-Dark Alliance, they could timely avoid sweeps by the Dark Association, greatly reducing casualties.
If this continued, the forces the Hidden Group accumulated in the ruins of the Dark Association would undoubtedly grow.
Given enough time, overthrowing the Dark Association might even be possible.
With this thought, Xiao Feng quickly asked, "Who specifically do you plan to deal with?"
"The first one to get rid of is Xuan Si Yi, the Minister of Public Security."
"With him around, it's difficult to deal with Red Devil in Ghost City, and he's also the biggest threat to the Hidden Group's intelligence department there," Ye Cangtian stated without reservation.
Xuan Si Yi?
Xiao Feng couldn't help but nod in agreement.
He had also wanted to get rid of Xuan Si Yi for a long time. However, eliminating Xuan Si Yi was easy, but afterward, someone else would come to take his place.
Therefore, it was meaningless.
Now it was different. Since Ye Cangtian wanted to replace Xuan Si Yi with his own man, Xiao Feng naturally had no objection to eliminating Xuan Si Yi.
Frankly speaking, even if the Hidden Group sacrificed more, it would be worth it as long as their goal was achieved.
Thinking of this, Xiao Feng suddenly remembered something.
The next moment, he quickly said, "Just as I was coming to see you, I actually ran into Xuan Si Yi. He was acting suspiciously, with quite a few people following him! They must be up to something!"
As he spoke, Xiao Feng calculated and continued, "If you rush over now, you might catch up to their operation. If you can eliminate them then, perhaps..."
"It's not time to act yet. I need to prepare," Ye Cangtian said after a brief contemplation, eventually shaking his head slowly.
Although he could now contend with Red Devil, his influence was indeed inferior to Red Devil’s.
Only when Gui Wu became a Earth-level expert and unconditionally supported him, could he have the upper hand in terms of influence over Red Devil.
Therefore, even eliminating Xuan Si Yi now would be useless; Red Devil would still appoint his own people.
With this explanation, Xiao Feng finally understood and said, "Then let's spare his dog life for now. Notify me anytime when you're ready."
"Mm."
Ye Cangtian nodded, then added, "While we don't need to kill Xuan Si Yi now, it wouldn't hurt to go and take a look. Where is he?"
Ye Cangtian was concerned that Xuan Si Yi might take action against the Anti-Dark Alliance.
Since the deputy leader of the Anti-Dark Alliance had shown such sincerity in fostering a good relationship with him and the Hidden Group, he naturally had to reciprocate.
"Xuan Si Yi went towards the south of the city."
"I'm not sure of the exact location. You'll have to try your luck!" Xiao Feng replied. He had been in a hurry to see Ye Cangtian earlier and hadn't tracked Xuan Si Yi's movements.
However, seeing that Xuan Si Yi hadn't brought many people, it didn't seem like a major operation outside the city. He should still be within the city...
"Alright, I'll go take a look then."
Ye Cangtian agreed and then got up and left the tea house.
...
South of Ghost City.
The sounds of fighting in the alley grew weaker, while cries of agony continued unabated.
Mandala and Fei Yan were in a sorry state, covered in wounds, their clothes stained with blood.
Xuan Si Yi had brought along the elites of the guards, all of whom had reached at least the late Xuan level.
Although their strength was still somewhat inferior to the two women, the sheer number of them, combined with Xuan Si Yi's sneak attacks from the shadows, had allowed the women to suffer considerable losses.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I didn't expect you two bitches to be so formidable, injuring so many of my men with just the two of you."
"Given this situation, how should I 'thank' you?"
On the other side, Xuan Si Yi held his long sword, scanned the fallen subordinates, and then sneered at the two women as he slowly spoke.
If he hadn't wanted to escalate things too much, he would have eliminated the two women himself for injuring so many of his brothers.
"Hmph! Bring out whatever moves you have!"
Mandala snorted, raising her long sword with difficulty. The arm holding the sword involuntarily trembled.
Seeing Mandala's trembling arm, and that Fei Yan no longer had the strength to even cry out, Xuan Si Yi's face revealed a sinister smile.
"Brothers, see? These two bitches are finished."
"Put in a little more effort, disfigure their faces, and then we can withdraw. I'll treat you all to drinks and pleasure when we get back!"
Upon hearing Xuan Si Yi's words, everyone's faces broke into excited smiles.
To be honest, Mandala and Fei Yan were quite beautiful. It was impossible to say they didn't have ulterior motives.
However, they knew that such women were not to be trifled with, and they secretly regretted it.
Now, upon hearing about the treat, they became full of energy, brandishing their weapons, and charged forward with roars.
However, none of them noticed a pair of cold eyes in the shadows staring grimly at them, and as they moved, so did the watcher.
This person was Ye Cangtian, who had rushed over at full speed, worried about missing Xuan Si Yi's action.
He happened to overhear Xuan Si Yi's words.
In the center of the street, Mandala and Fei Yan were unaware of Ye Cangtian's arrival.
The two women were covered in wounds and severely depleted. All their attention was focused on the surrounding black-clothed men.
There weren't many of the opponent's men left, only twenty to thirty. But their condition was too poor. If they didn't want to be disfigured, they could only resist with all their might.
But they also knew that the chances of preserving their faces were slim, as not only the guards disguised as black-clothed men were present, but Xuan Si Yi was also there.
Just as they were filled with despair, everything suddenly changed.
The black-clothed men charging at them suddenly became chaotic. Upon closer inspection, a conspicuous golden light was shuttling through the ranks of the black-clothed men.
With each flash of golden light, black-clothed men fell to the ground. They didn't even have time to cry out; all of them died on the spot.
"Sir..."
The two women, using their last reserves of strength, finally managed to see the golden light clearly. It was a golden mask, and the pattern on it was all too familiar to them.
In an instant, the two women relaxed, and a feeling of having survived a disaster surged from their hearts.
Dawn had arrived, and their crisis was resolved.
It was indeed Dawn, not Ye Cangtian.
Ye Cangtian's identity was too conspicuous here. Fearing that the two women would be accused of colluding with the Hidden Group, Ye Cangtian had donned the mask and transformed into Dawn.
"This..."
Watching Dawn flashing rapidly and reaping lives, Xuan Si Yi's body trembled inexplicably.
If Dawn dared to act so recklessly, wouldn't he spare Xuan Si Yi?
Thinking this, Xuan Si Yi turned to run, but after only a couple of steps, he stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud.
He then realized that his trembling legs had become disobedient.
Red Devil... Red Devil, please come and save me...
As Xuan Si Yi prayed inwardly, Ye Cangtian, on the other side, took only a moment to kill all the surrounding black-clothed men.
He walked up to the two women, and without a word, produced two Great Return Pills and offered them, saying, "Are you alright?"
"Superficial wounds."
"We're fine."
The two women, looking at Dawn's concerned gaze, felt a warmth spread through their hearts, and they shook their heads resolutely.
"Rest for a while. I'll escort you back later," Ye Cangtian said. Then he turned and walked towards the collapsed Xuan Si Yi, saying, "Xuan Si Yi, I don't like to listen to nonsense. Tell me about what happened today!"