A hint of gloom flashed in Mo Tianya’s eyes, but it quickly disappeared. His two Deputy Leaders were increasingly disregarding him!
However, he was helpless. The strength of these two Deputy Leaders was not inferior to his, and he couldn't rashly break ties. He could only let out a cold snort and say,
“Then let’s proceed with Wen Wudao’s idea. First, send people to inform Firefly and H City, but we also can’t appear too weak. We must maintain a certain attitude.”
As Mo Tianya finished speaking, Pan Yeluo’s lips curved slightly upward, as if he had long anticipated this outcome. He then slowly said,
“Since that’s the case, I will go and contact Firefly. I have some personal connections with their high-ranking officials. As for H City, I’ll leave that to you all!”
How could Pan Yeluo genuinely know Firefly’s high-ranking officials?
However, the E-rank bounty Zuo Feng posted in E City was too conspicuous. Coupled with Pan Yeluo’s scout accidentally discovering an earth-element variant in Firefly earlier—which was the target of the previous completed E-rank bounty—he couldn't help but associate the bounty with Firefly.
So, he secretly contacted Xiao Rou, who was in charge of the E-rank bounties. Zuo Feng had also told Xiao Rou before that his identity could be exposed, so Pan Yeluo naturally knew that the E-rank bounty was issued by Zuo Feng, the Chief of Firefly.
And Xiao Rou, naturally, became Pan Yeluo’s link to Firefly.
Pan Yeluo’s actions were undoubtedly a covert scheme. He was using Xiao Rou to establish contact with Firefly, ostensibly for the greater good, but in reality, he had ulterior motives.
The intelligence he possessed was more detailed. His objective was not only the Void Land but also the coveted A-level metal weapon transaction.
Jun Moce had been sitting in a corner of the conference table, remaining silent throughout. At this moment, he suddenly chuckled, breaking the brief silence.
He narrowed his eyes, looked at Pan Yeluo, and slowly began,
“Deputy Leader Pan’s methods are truly impressive. To establish contact with Firefly in such a short time truly makes me look at you in a new light.”
He paused, his tone turning slightly cold,
“However, I also have some connections with Firefly’s high-ranking officials. This trip, why don’t Deputy Leader Pan and I go to Firefly together to have a better grasp of the situation? How about leaving H City to Chief Mo and Vice Leader Wen?”
Pan Yeluo was not the only one aware of the a-grade metal transaction. Jun Moce had also received the news, and he naturally wouldn't easily let go of this opportunity, nor would he let Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao know.
As for Pan Yeluo, he probably already knew about the existence of the a-grade metal transaction, so he naturally couldn't be excluded.
Moreover, he didn't know Firefly’s high-ranking officials. Since Pan Yeluo had already established the connection, he might as well use his path.
Jun Moce sneered inwardly, but his face remained expressionless. He knew Pan Yeluo wouldn't refuse, and couldn't refuse.
After Jun Moce finished speaking, Pan Yeluo’s smile faltered slightly, then returned to normal. He said indifferently,
“If Chief Jun is willing to help, that would naturally be for the best.”
They were all cunning individuals, and they understood each other perfectly. Pan Yeluo naturally didn't believe Jun Moce was genuinely helping; he was clearly after the A-level metal weapon transaction. But he also knew that he couldn't refuse.
Because Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao were still unaware of the A-level metal weapon transaction. He had to exclude his two old rivals, at least until the transaction was completed.
Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao exchanged glances, a hint of doubt flashing in their eyes, but they said nothing more.
Pan Yeluo and Jun Moce had surprisingly reached a subtle consensus, and there must be something fishy going on.
But they couldn't understand why a small thousand-person base, even if it had previously defeated Peerless Apocalypse, would warrant such importance from the two of them.
However, the priority now was the breakthrough of the Void Land. Other matters could only be investigated more thoroughly in private, without allowing the two of them to gain too much initiative. Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao immediately nodded in agreement.
The meeting continued, but the atmosphere had changed. Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao’s doubts lingered, while Pan Yeluo and Jun Moce were each calculating their next moves. At this point, Jun Moce spoke again,
“Next is the crisis H City is about to face. According to reliable sources, H City has developed a serum that can turn people into pathogens. After the pathogens erupt, they will become Six-Slash Zombies, with strength equivalent to Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombies. What do you all think about this?”
At these words, the entire room fell silent. Jun Moce, Mo Tianya, Pan Yeluo, and Wen Wudao all had ulterior motives regarding the pathogens. They had all purchased the manufacturing and catalytic methods for pathogens from Wan Youyu, and as for their purpose, no one knew what the other was thinking.
As for the serum developed by Ye Wenwen, if Zuo Feng could buy it, Jun Moce, Mo Tianya, and Wen Wudao could naturally also buy it. It was just that they chose to keep it a secret, and no one knew why they bought these things.
Pan Yeluo’s gaze darkened slightly, and he immediately chuckled and said,
“Although Slash Zombies are formidable, they are ultimately confined to H City and too far from us. The people of H City should be worried. Our current priority is to improve our strength. The breakthrough of the Void Land is the most important. As for the crisis in H City, once it truly spreads, we will be stronger and able to cope.”
Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao immediately nodded in agreement. The three of them had their own agendas, but they all understood that now was not the time to reveal their true intentions. So they went along with it, temporarily moving past the topic.
Jun Moce’s lips curved slightly upward, and he looked at the three of them with a half-smile. He brought up this topic mainly to observe their attitudes and reactions to the matter.
Sure enough, just as he expected, they all chose to evade the crucial points, clearly hiding something.
He sneered inwardly, but showed no emotion on his face, nodding in agreement,
“That’s right, the Void Land is the priority. We cannot be distracted by other matters. Without further ado, I will now return to gather my forces and head to Firefly. Deputy Leader Pan, we will depart on time in one hour.”
Pan Yeluo smiled slightly, nodded in agreement, and watched Jun Moce leave, a deep, cold glint flashing in his eyes. Only after Jun Moce’s figure had completely disappeared did he slowly withdraw his gaze.
His gaze swept over Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao, and without a word of greeting, he turned and left directly.
Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of vigilance and doubt in the other’s eyes. What exactly were Jun Moce and Pan Yeluo planning, or were they collaborating on something else?
The two were silent for a moment, then Wen Wudao whispered,
“I always feel like there’s something off between them, like they’re putting on a show for us.”
Mo Tianya frowned in thought and slowly said,
“Regardless of whether they have other plans, we will remain still and observe for a while longer.” Wen Wudao nodded, and the two then got up and left, returning to arrange their respective affairs.
After the four returned to their respective factions, they immediately began secretly mobilizing their scouts to gather information.
Jun Moce wanted to know the extent of Mo Tianya, Wen Wudao, and Pan Yeluo’s research progress on pathogens.
Pan Yeluo wanted to know why Jun Moce suddenly mentioned the crisis in H City, and what exactly he was probing.
And Mo Tianya and Wen Wudao secretly investigated whether there was a secret connection between Jun Moce and Pan Yeluo. Four forces surged in the undercurrent, probing, suspecting, and restraining each other. The entire situation was like a taut string, ready to snap at any moment.
