Twilight's Threshold Chapter 319: A Well-Planned Move - Novel Cool

Chapter 319: A Well-Planned Move

Chapter 319: A Well-Planned Move

"Ah?"

Hu Ma's revelation was a bombshell, clearly startling the other three reincarnators.

The one who seemed most shocked was the White Wine Miss, her exclamation of surprise even clearer than the other two.

"That's exactly why I want to seize this opportunity."

Hu Ma was pleased with their reactions and lowered his voice, saying, "Actually, I can't see through that old tree stump either. He's too mysterious. But from the various details I've observed, it's almost certain."

"Now that I've struck up a conversation with the young hall official he sealed, and I know that the Five Sorrows Deity is heading towards Old Yin Mountain, the specific reason is unknown to us. It must be related to some grudge that outsiders are unaware of!"

"But since they're going to fight, if I help out, won't I have the chance to borrow that young hall official's favor and connect with that Nobleman?"

"..."

He had thought it through, and by speaking his mind without hesitation, he left no room for doubt, causing the others to fall into deep thought.

"It's not..."

The first to react, and the one who seemed to oppose the idea, was Erguotou: "If the person in Old Yin Mountain you're talking about is truly that Nobleman, then..."

"His status is so high, and you're not only not avoiding him, but you want to get even closer?"

"..."

"I don't know if this is the right thing to do..."

Hearing this, Hu Ma sighed and said, "But I feel this opportunity is rare. After all, I paid my respects to him when I was young, and he took notice of me during the Green Robe disturbance. If I can perform well in this matter, what a great opportunity it would be?"

As he spoke, he didn't elaborate further but asked directly, "If you were in my shoes, would you get closer or stay away?"

There was no need to ask such a question.

Erguotou instinctively wanted to refute, thinking that when it came to such a figure, of course, one should stay as far away as possible, even considering moving to a new home.

But Sweet Potato Liquor interrupted, shouting, "Of course, we should climb the ladder!"

"This is a hidden boss in the mountains, a ready-made grandpa..."

"Let's not talk about how much we can earn this time, but if we can get close to him, won't we have a powerful backer when we enter Old Yin Mountain in the future?"

She paused slightly, then said with anticipation, "Old Yin Mountain is full of treasures!"

Hu Ma silently praised her in his mind, "Well done!"

However, when Erguotou heard Sweet Potato Liquor's words, he sighed deeply, "You're still young, only focusing on the benefits without considering..."

Before he could finish, White Wine Miss spoke up, "I also think that if there's a chance, we should seize it."

Erguotou was shocked, "Even you..."

White Wine Miss seemed to sigh and then said, "Let's just focus on the matter at hand. Knowing that such a person is hidden in Mingzhou Prefecture has already greatly affected us. If he's here, what can't we do in Mingzhou Prefecture?"

"Heh, as long as we can ensure a safe approach, it's not a problem. After all, for Old Bai Gan, he has already entered the other party's field of vision. Forcing a retreat would be suspicious."

"..."

Erguotou: "Ah..."

White Wine Miss interrupted him again, "Moreover, others may not know, but you do. I've also guessed your intentions."

"We came to this small place in Mingzhou to find opportunities."

"What I want is in the halls of power, and what you want is in the mountains. We dare not take them lightly, fearing exposure. So, we can only hide in the shadows and patiently wait for opportunities."

"But now that the opportunity has come knocking, are you going to let it pass?"

"..."

Sweet Potato Liquor, hearing White Wine Miss's words, became excited, "Exactly!"

Hu Ma chimed in at the right moment, "Indeed, White Wine Miss has the clearest insight."

Erguotou, on the other hand, was left dumbfounded, feeling like his worldview had been shaken. Wasn't it a rule for reincarnators to stay away from the ten surnames and those of higher status to avoid trouble?

He had always considered himself the most rational among them, but now he felt like he had become the minority.

"Of course, how we proceed depends on how feasible the plan is..."

White Wine Miss ended the topic and turned to Hu Ma, "Your calculations are loud, but how do you plan to do it?"

"As I said, we're just catching a few fat sheep."

Hu Ma explained, "To put it bluntly, I know that if we get close to them, we don't have the ability to get too involved."

"We just discovered that there's a treasure hoarder harming people. We're helping by taking the treasures from them, and that's all. What does it have to do with us?"

"Besides, the Five Sorrows Deity is heading towards Old Yin Mountain to deal with that Nobleman. They won't have time to bother with us."

"Of course, if the Five Sorrows Deity encounters trouble and suffers a loss, then we might have a chance to do something..."

After a brief pause, he chuckled softly, "When a whale falls, a myriad of creatures benefit. Since he's been in the hall for so many years, imagine how much we can gain by dealing with him. I'm not sure myself, but I'm sure you all understand."

"White Wine Miss, if that's the case, then it might be..."

"Wait a moment..."

Erguotou finally couldn't hold back any longer. He couldn't bear to let Hu Ma continue, as he himself was already tempted.

But he held back, forcing himself with his last bit of rationality to interrupt Hu Ma and their discussion. "There's still something to consider."

"No matter how beautifully you put it, we can't ignore this. We're offering to help this mysterious nobleman, but what if he doesn't appreciate our gesture? What if he discovers our identities and turns against us?"

Everyone fell silent, even Sweet Potato Burn Miss.

This was the biggest challenge facing the reincarnator—they had no friends in this world.

Whether it was the nobleman or the Five Sins Deity, once they became suspicious, they could instantly turn against the reincarnator.

No matter how much they analyzed, this problem couldn't be solved, and it was all just a joke.

But Hu Ma had been waiting for an answer to this question for a long time.

"The nobleman won't find out..."

Hu Ma slowly spoke, addressing them, "Because the reincarnator won't take action."

Everyone was taken aback, then they heard him continue, "The mysterious nobleman doesn't need the reincarnator's help. He needs the help of the entire Mingzhou."

"Now, the Five Sins Deity has sent his people to create havoc, harm the common folk, and after the disturbance caused by the Green Robe Brotherhood, the Five Sins have gathered in Mingzhou. So, this matter has nothing to do with the reincarnator."

"It's the people in the Mingzhou who can't sit idly by."

"The Red Lantern Society, Grass Heart Hall, and the wandering ghosts guarding the New Year, even the wealthy ladies of the Rice Mill..."

"These people couldn't stand by and watch, so they eliminated the Five Sins Deity's minions and restored peace to Mingzhou!"

"..."

After speaking his piece, Hu Ma smiled, "So, what does this have to do with the reincarnator?"

"Oh..."

Hu Ma's words left Erguotou speechless.

As the dissenting voice in this discussion, Erguotou should have presented a different opinion, but he opened his mouth and couldn't speak. After a long while, he sighed softly, "You're quite something..."

"You've got a good plan!"

"..."

Hu Ma chuckled and said, "It's as simple as that."

The knowledge he gained from his trip to study in Anzhou was indeed useful.

If the reincarnator couldn't move, then getting the various martial factions in Mingzhou, or even the entire Mingzhou, to take action would do the trick.

White Wine Miss's specialty: Making a big fuss.

For the reincarnator, hiding was a good option, but it only allowed for small-scale actions and catching small fry. If they wanted to reap greater benefits, they had to create a bigger disturbance and fish in troubled waters.

"I feel like his current actions seem somewhat familiar..."

White Wine Miss silently pondered, feeling some agreement with this thought. She didn't rush to speak, considering the feasibility of this idea.

Only Sweet Potato Burn Miss muttered softly, "Should I participate as the leader of the Add Official Sect? I can't use my identity as the Rice Mill lady; otherwise, it won't sound impressive in the martial world!"

Hu Ma patiently waited for a moment before laughing, "So, what are your opinions, everyone?"

Sweet Potato Burn Miss shouted, "I'm in!"

Hu Ma directly ignored her and waited for the voices of the two experienced ones to chime in.

"Wait, let's discuss this a bit more..."

Erguotou's voice sounded after a while, and then he said, "White Wine Miss, let's chat for a bit?"

White Wine Miss agreed, and the two of them temporarily left.

"Senior, you're amazing! Taking down the Five Sins Deity right away, I admire you. Can I join you?"

Sweet Potato Burn Miss babbled, but Hu Ma didn't have the time to chat with her.

He had put in a lot of effort to get these people on board... or rather, to get everyone to join him in reaping the benefits. He had exhausted many brain cells.

Now, it all depended on how smoothly this matter went.

If it went well, not only the Five Sins Deity but also the future entry into the manor, the bridge, and taking over the entire Hu family's assets would become much easier. But if this matter didn't go smoothly, there would be many more troubles.

Moreover, he had put in a lot of effort to come up with this plan, but whether they believed it or not was another question...

As he was considering this, he suddenly saw Sweet Potato Burn Miss exclaim and leave, seemingly talking to someone.

Erguotou returned and asked him a few questions, to which Hu Ma, having prepared his answers, replied. Erguotou left, and White Wine Miss came over, asking a few more questions before leaving as well. After a long wait, Sweet Potato Burn Miss and Erguotou returned together...

Hu Ma was fully prepared and answered their questions without hesitation.

But he couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. The reincarnator organization in Anzhou had everyone on board with just a word from Red Wine Miss.

But here in Mingzhou...

...There were only four people, and they needed to create eight groups? However, after much hesitation, the three of them eventually connected with him.

Then, they softly replied, "We can!"

(End of Chapter)

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