Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the Greater Rat Underground Kingdom, rows of Greater Rats walked through the streets with solemn faces.
In the middle were eight strong Greater Rats carrying a coffin. They walked with exceptionally heavy steps.
The inside of the coffin was not empty, but filled with utensils previously used by Elder Ancestor Bai as well as some old clothes, establishing an example of a cenotaph.
Bai Shixin took the lead in walking, looking sad and bitter. He looked every part of someone who had just lost a close member of his kin, making others feel deeply moved after seeing him.
In reality, he was communicating through spiritual telepathy with Bai Shifu.
“Are the arrangements ready? If that vile creature still has the slightest bit of brains and haven’t completely forgotten the things I taught him, he’ll definitely attack us. He won’t let us finish this ceremony smoothly.”
Bai Shifu immediately responded, “Everything is in order. Chong Daqing is guarding the cemetery to prevent that runt from using the Royal Secret Skill again. In addition, that runt started his business not long ago so he doesn’t have that many savings and can’t hire good-quality powerhouses. Even if he dares to appear, he’ll just be sending himself to his grave.”
“Good. Actually, he should still have a fatal trick, but he shouldn’t be able to use it.” Bai Shixin was somewhat worried.
“What trick?” Bai Shifu became nervous at his words.
At present, they had already reached the final step. Just like a game without checkpoints, after reaching the final stage, most players would inevitably get anxious.
“Bring that person over.” Bai Shixin said gravely.
“Ah… I understand what you mean. What do we do if that situation happens?”
“Then we’ll have to use the last resort…”
“What resort?”
” Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing is best 1 .” Bai Shixin lightly said.
“He’s just a vagrant little brat who’s still wet behind the ears with no deeds to his name and not a single drop of blood on his hands. Why should we be afraid of him?” Bai Shifu subconsciously retorted.
“First, he has a righteous reputation. Second, he has the bloodline of the Royal Clan, and third, he has a huge backer.” Bai Shixin pointed out.
Bai Shifu became annoyed, “Then aren’t we just wasting our energy? Are we making bridal clothes for him?”
“No, we’re betting on the hearts of the people. Plus, our rate of success should be around eighty percent. That’s enough for us to fight with.”
“I see. That’s true, with that brat’s weak ambition, he won’t be interested in these numerous and complicated internal disputes.” Bai Shifu suddenly realized.
“That’s right. Now all that’s left is to see is if he has any intention to take responsibility for his own father.” Bai Shixin finally hesitated.
…
In Morality City, Bai Ruocang sneered in his heart as he watched the people before him.
“Gongzi, that Bai Shixin and Bai Shifu are turtledoves occupying a magpie nest2 . They’re just like monkeys wearing a hat 3 , but they dare to seize the foundation your father painstakingly created. They’re really hateful!” Nie Yuan looked at the youngsters in front of him with an expression of righteous indignation.
Currently, he had completely hidden his previously independent thoughts.
He finally understood why the Elder Ancestor asked him to support his son. It was because that old man already predicted that without his son’s reputation, it was impossible for him to deal with Bai Shixin with just his intelligence…
He thought that he could force the other party to yield by cutting off their power and food supply, but he never expected that the other party would actually use that desperate situation to rally the hearts of the people.
He understood now. That Bai Shixin had external help, which was why he had the confidence to fight against him.
Only the humans above ground had the power to provide such a large amount of food to the Greater Rats. No other beings could do that!
Human industrial farms could feed enough people by using the least amount of manpower to produce the maximum amount of food.
As for this Bai Shixin, he had long since colluded with the humans. That was why he was able to calmly deal with his ingenious plan.
‘So he had defected before me. He really is the Master!’
As Nie Yuan let his imagination roam, the sound of thunder boomed beside his ear.
“Ah, I know. You go back first. If anyone wants to fight for that position, then just let them. I’ve already seen through those worldly affairs. I only want to save my life in troubled times, not to make a name for myself.” Bai Ruocang lightly said.
“Gongzi, that’s the foundation that the Elder Ancestor painstakingly laid down. We already know that the Elder Ancestor is just being suppressed and will eventually return, but when he does and finds out that his foundation had been seized by others, how would he be able to withstand such a blow?” Nie Yuan bitterly advised.
“Gains and losses. Gains are losses, and losses are gains. He lost the Greater Rat foundation, but perhaps he gained much more.” Bai Ruocang’s heart raced. The feeling of trampling on an enemy’s property was quite good.
Nie Yuan did not give up. He keenly sensed that the person talking now was not the true Cang Gongzi!
‘That fellow was someone who attached importance to comradeship and would not have no feelings at all towards his own father. A person would definitely sigh if the land he arduously lay down was lost overnight, but this person seems to be rejoicing in others’ misfortune instead?
‘I get it. I remember a rumor saying Cang Gongzi conducted himself like a holy mother and retained a member of the Bai family whom he was sharing his body with, Bai Ruocang.
‘It’s all clear to me now. That cowardly Cang Gongzi must have been unable to withstand the bow and became an ostrich, which let the other party occupy his body and give orders on his behalf.’
He frowned but was suddenly struck with inspiration after thinking of something.
He quickly began to suggest, “Gongzi, you’re kind and compassionate, but those Bai brothers are bold and ambitious. If they’re in power, they’ll definitely go on external expeditions. When that time comes, who knows how many of our kin will be killed or injured, or how many wars will be started. The entire land will be thrown into chaos.”
Bao Ruocang was just thinking of chasing him away, but after hearing those words, he recalled the past and his mood plummeted.
Was the tragic fate of his own family not because of those kinds of bold and ambitious Greater Rats!
‘That Greater Rat old demon possessed the Bai family. Those Greater Rat Demons were all propagated by him!
‘I only sealed off the old demon’s Vitality from coming in and out, but he can still live a long time. How can I endure that?’
A burst of rage suddenly rose spontaneously.
After all, he was just a youngster not even 20 years of age. It was the time where he is young and vigorous. Just a little nudge would be enough for his head to flush in anger.
‘If that’s the case, why don’t I just be the head instead. At that time, I’ll lead their entire race to their deaths!’
In the past, it was almost impossible to destroy an ethnic group with hundreds of millions of people with just the strength of a single person. After all, they were not idiots. They would definitely kick you off the podium.
However, in the Era of Vitality, it became something very easy to do.
It would be enough just by offending a large power.
‘Greater Rat Demons, don’t blame me. If you want to blame someone, then blame the old demon that gave birth to you!’
His face cycled through different expressions, and he finally stared at Nie Yuan and said, “You’re right, I can’t just stand by and watch them run amok and bring the entire Greater Rat Clan to their deaths. Although the old… old man committed many wrongdoings, those newly born Greater Rats are completely innocent. I ought to save them.”
Nie Yuan smiled faintly. ‘He’s a childish fellow after all. He finally took the bait.’
How could he not see through what that youngster was thinking about?
‘What a joke. You’re just a stepping stone beneath my feet. There’ll only be one winner in the end, and that’ll be me.’
