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Chapter 194: Unfathomable Plans
Chapter 194: Unfathomable Plans
But as soon as this thought crossed his mind, he immediately dismissed it.
A newcomer, who had joined the organization less than half a month ago and had already advanced from 1st Rank to 2nd Rank, was already an astonishing feat. What did it mean to further conceal one's strength?
Had he advanced from 1st Rank to 3rd Rank in just half a month?
Was this even humanly possible?
He found it easier to believe that the people of the Yan Nation on the Ancestral Planet could reclaim their homeland and liberate their fellow citizens across the Milky Way Galaxy.
However, despite these thoughts, a hint of doubt lingered in Qiu Feng's heart.
Perhaps the combat abilities of those from the Skyward Gang were ordinary? Just like himself, he wasn't afraid of them in a one-on-one fight, but if they attacked together, with guns in hand, it would be a different story, even though he possessed a Vajra Talisman given to him by the Older Brother.
"Canghai, I think they might have only disbanded on the surface. Why don't we stay for a couple more days and observe the situation?" Qiu Feng suggested.
"Sure, but we can only stay for two more days at most. I'm running low on money, so I must return and earn more," Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement.
"Two days, alright. Then you should rest well, and I'll go check out the situation," Qiu Feng said with a smile.
After stepping out and closing the door behind him, Qiu Feng found Su Ming downstairs.
"Envoy, how is it?" Su Ming asked in a hushed tone.
"It's not clear yet. It might be him, or it might not be," Qiu Feng replied, furrowing his brows.
"I'll be out for a while. Keep an eye on him, and if he leaves, remember to call me. Also, assign someone to watch him tonight," Qiu Feng instructed.
He recalled the food store owner mentioning that the masked man had discussed plans with the Skyward Gang members to deal with several nearby gangs.
If Jiang Cheng was indeed the masked man, he would surely make his move!
The food store owner readily agreed.
Qiu Feng nodded and left.
Jiang Cheng was unaware of the arrangements made after their departure.
If he knew, he would have been both amused and exasperated.
Initially, he had planned to target those gangs to make some money, anticipating that the Dawn Society might suspect him. That's why he had planned to collaborate with the Skyward Gang.
However, the Skyward Gang was just a front, and their true identity was the Resistance Army. Although Jiang Cheng had joined them, he clearly hadn't gained their trust, making it impossible to learn their whereabouts or collaborate with them.
Now that they had fled, taking action on his own could easily expose him. Moreover, Qiu Feng was clearly suspicious of him, so any slight movement would undoubtedly be noticed. Therefore, he had no choice but to bide his time and focus on cultivation for now.
As for the 100,000 yuan deficit, he could make up for it by selling lessons, and he still had an Iron Wall Talisman that he could sell, even if it meant losing a few thousand yuan. This way, the task seemed much more manageable.
The next day, shocking news spread.
Several gangs in the area had suffered heavy casualties, and their key members were completely wiped out!
All this had happened in a single night, causing a stir in the nearby streets.
Almost everyone applauded the news, believing it was the work of the Skyward Gang, as they were the only ones with such capabilities in the vicinity.
Many people's hopes were rekindled, thinking that the Skyward Gang had only disbanded on the surface but continued to operate in the shadows, protecting everyone.
However, upon hearing this news, Qiu Feng felt a bit down.
The previous night, he had been closely monitoring Jiang Cheng's room, even knocking on the door late at night to chat for a while.
But Jiang Cheng had been asleep the entire night, not taking a single step outside his room until dawn.
"It seems like I really overthought it."
Autumn Maple thought to himself.
Yes, he had heard that the masked man had taken down a Second Rank Primordial Energy Warrior with a single move. From the Gang Leader's words, it seemed like he hadn't even used his full strength.
This was probably beyond the capabilities of a Second Rank.
At the very least, it would require a Third Rank, or perhaps even higher?
This made it even less likely to be Sea of Stars.
"Sigh, what bad luck. After finally getting a task, I only earned a small reward, and didn't gain anything else."
He sighed.
Over the next two days, the two of them continued their search, not even sparing the surrounding streets.
But it seemed like the Skyward Gang had truly left.
That night, the two of them sat around the dinner table.
Autumn Maple raised his wine glass, "Sea of Stars, I'm truly sorry. I didn't expect this outcome, and to be honest, I was a bit suspicious of you at first."
"Suspicious of me? For what?" Jiang Cheng feigned surprise.
"Do you still remember the masked man I mentioned a few days ago?"
"Of course, what about him?"
Jiang Cheng nodded, suddenly realizing something, and he sucked in a breath of cold air.
"You wouldn't..."
"Hahaha, you're right. At the time, I suspected you were that masked man. Otherwise, why would the Skyward Gang choose to disband right after we arrived? And the timing of your arrival was just too coincidental."
"Hiss."
Jiang Cheng nodded, "Now that you mention it, it does seem plausible. But I've also heard about that person, and I'm not as powerful as him. If I could use a gun, I might have some confidence."
"That's right, so I know it wasn't you. And these past few days, we've basically been together. Several nearby gangs have been eliminated, you couldn't possibly have used Duplication Technique, right?"
"How could that be possible?"
Jiang Cheng spoke with envy, "If only I knew Duplication Technique, I could cultivate Secret Arts simultaneously."
"It does seem that way."
Autumn Maple's face also showed a hint of envy upon hearing this.
"I apologize, I'm sorry. I'll drink a cup as punishment."
He emptied the wine in his cup.
Jiang Cheng smiled as he watched this scene.
In his heart, he thought, this guy should indeed be grateful to me.
If I hadn't gone ahead of him, his body would have been cold for two days. Of course, I wasn't in a better situation either.
Even if we take a step back and assume there wasn't a Grandmaster Elder, even if the two of us had eliminated the Skyward Gang, we wouldn't have gained anything.
As for the task, they had explained the situation to headquarters, who considered the task completed. After all, regardless of the process, the person was no longer there. Of course, these inside details could only be kept in their hearts and not shared with others.
The next morning, the two of them drove back, and after more than an hour, they arrived at headquarters. As they parted ways, Autumn Maple even took the initiative to invite Jiang Cheng to work together again next time.
Jiang Cheng smiled.
It was better to just let it go.
If they waited a month, there would be less than ten days left. They should seize the opportunity to improve their strength.
After returning from the Black Market, their strength would surge.
Of course, if the Resistance Army could make contact during this time, perhaps they wouldn't even need to go to the Black Market.
(End of Chapter)
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