"Who says I'm going to launch a frontal assault?" Xiao Man asked slowly. She wasn't stupid enough to run out and become target practice!
Zhou Yan thought to himself, I feel like you're treating me like an idiot, yet you look so confident, making me feel more like an idiot!
"You're cursing me in your head." Xiao Man glanced at Zhou Yan. The way this kid looked at her was as if he saw her as an idiot, no, it was more like he thought she was treating him like an idiot!
Zhou Yan's expression stiffened: "No, your subordinate is absolutely loyal to the sect leader, how could I curse you!"
"It's best if you don't!" Xiao Man patted Zhou Yan's shoulder. "Tomorrow morning, you'll accompany me on the raid. Go to bed early tonight, get some rest, and we'll go chop watermelons at the Mad Saber Guild."
Xiao Man made a gesture of her hand chopping down!
Tyrant! Zhou Yan grumbled in his heart. You treat killing people like chopping watermelons. Is there anyone more like a tyrant than you?
"What's your answer?"
"Yes, Sect Leader. Tomorrow morning, your subordinate will definitely be on time to chop watermelons with you!"
Xiang Jian glanced at Zhou Yan and chuckled inwardly. Usually, Zhou Yan managed him, telling him what he couldn't do and what he shouldn't do. Now Zhou Yan had met his match. Their new sect leader was autocratic, wouldn't listen to advice, and most importantly, was incredibly powerful. Anyone who didn't obey her would be taught a lesson in her own way, until they submitted!
In this lawless land, the most effective way to get your point across was through brute force. Whoever had the stronger fist had the right of way!
The next day, before dawn, Xiao Man was already prepared to set off.
Zhou Yan thought to himself, so we're going to sneak attack when people are most tired, right before dawn. Fortunately, the sect leader knew that charging in during the day was unwise.
"Sect Leader, I'm ready." Zhou Yan said excitedly. We must reach our destination before dawn and launch our surprise attack. There will be losses, but they won't be too severe.
Xiao Man nodded and beckoned her people to depart. However, when Zhou Yan saw the people behind Xiao Man, his smile froze. He asked in disbelief, "We're going to raid with just these few people?"
"A surprise attack values quality over quantity, not numbers," Xiao Man explained. "Including you, eight people are enough."
"Sect Leader, do you know how many people the Mad Saber Guild has?" Zhou Yan was anxious. "Over three thousand people. Are we eight people going to be cannon fodder? Even if we want to die, it's not like this!"
Xiao Man patted Zhou Yan's shoulder: "Zhou Yan, you're good at everything, except you're too cautious. Sometimes, you need to be bolder."
Zhou Yan thought to himself, how bold do I need to be to lead such a small group to raid the Mad Saber Guild's main camp? How arrogant do I need to be to do something so reckless?
"Vice Sect Leader, please try to persuade the Sect Leader!"
"Xiao Qin, do I look like you in this getup? Will the people of Mad Saber Guild fall for it?" Xiang Jian spun around in front of Xiao Man and asked.
Xiao Man had Xiang Jian sit down and helped him disguise himself. She was a little shorter than Xiang Jian, but in this weather, he shouldn't be recognized, especially with a face that could pass for the real thing. The people of Mad Saber Guild would surely be fooled.
"Alright, it's done."
Zhou Yan looked at the two identical people standing before him and his mind raced: "I understand. The Vice Sect Leader will lure Mad Saber out, and then the Sect Leader will disguise herself as Mad Saber and openly enter the enemy camp to sneak attack. Is that it?"
"Zhou Yan, you're overthinking. Let's go, we're departing."
Xiang Jian, along with Qi Hong and Shan Yun, headed towards the agreed-upon location. Along the way, they deliberately exposed their tracks to attract pursuers, while Xiao Man led her people towards the headquarters of the Mad Saber Guild.
They arrived before dawn. Zhou Yan gritted his teeth and decided to go for it. If they couldn't win, he'd just run. He was eager to charge forward, but he saw Xiao Man stop and find a place to hide. Zhou Yan stumbled and fell flat on his face.
"Sect Leader, what are you doing?"
"Waiting for daylight."
Zhou Yan felt a surge of blood choke in his throat, unable to swallow or spit it out, making him extremely uncomfortable. He should have stopped these two from fighting. He knew Xiang Jian was a martial arts fanatic and unreliable, but he didn't expect the new sect leader to be even more unreliable, seeking the quickest way to die!
Zhou Yan rolled over and lay on the ground. He resolved to give up, since it was a dead end anyway. He wanted to die comfortably!
Dawn broke, but the sun today seemed shy, hiding behind thick clouds and refusing to show its face. A fog began to gather around them, spreading quickly and engulfing the Mad Saber Guild's headquarters in a dense mist, leaving only their silhouettes visible.
Zhou Yan rolled over and got up, staring at the scene before him in shock. With such thick fog, visibility was extremely low. The people of the Mad Saber Guild wouldn't be able to discover them. No wonder she chose today to launch the surprise attack, and to do it after dawn!
"Sect Leader, did you know it would be foggy today?"
Xiao Man smirked: "Otherwise, do you think I'm tired of living?"
Zhou Yan scratched his head sheepishly: "Then, shall we start the surprise attack now?"
"No rush, let's wait a little longer," Xiao Man said casually.
Just then, someone hurried out, stirring the dense fog. Amidst the mist, Mad Saber's curses could be heard: "That turtle grandson, he finally decided to show himself. I'll make him pay today."
The group hid in the shadows and watched Mad Saber walk away before they got up and stretched their limbs.
"Are you ready? If you're ready, let's move. Remember, eliminate as many enemies as possible before you're discovered."
"Yes, Sect Leader."
Xiao Man took the lead, and in an instant, she disappeared into the thick fog. Zhou Yan covered his face with a scarf and followed her in.
Xiao Man's Qinggong was excellent, and she was skilled at concealing her presence. To clear the path for the main force behind them, Xiao Man was the first to eliminate the Mad Saber Guild's sentries and called for the others to enter.
With Mad Saber gone, everyone inside the Mad Saber Guild breathed a sigh of relief. Some even went back to sleep, and the entire Mad Saber Guild was in a state of laxity.
Xiao Man slit the guard's throat with a single strike, dragged the body to a hidden spot, and then moved on to the next person. The fog today was exceptionally thick, making it impossible to recognize anyone even a meter away.
Xiao Man mercilessly reaped enemy lives, like a vengeful Asura. Zhou Yan and the others, clad in the Mad Saber Guild's uniforms, openly infiltrated the compound and killed enemies when they were caught off guard.
In a certain room, a man opened his eyes, a hint of confusion in his gaze. A moment later, he got up and opened the door. The outside was shrouded in a dense fog, and nothing could be seen clearly.
"Someone."
A young boy scurried over: "Sir, what are your orders?"
"Where did the gang leader go?" the man asked.
"We found Xiao Qin's whereabouts. The gang leader has taken men to capture Xiao Qin."
The man frowned. At this time, Xiao Qin's tracks were discovered? Xiao Qin had been hiding so well, why would his whereabouts suddenly be revealed?