World of Cultivation - Chapter 767

Chapter 767
Chapter Seven Hundred and Sixty Seven – Bronze Hoop Remnant

[Bird] was the highest level of mission for Mo Cloud Sea .

Zuo Mo had set up Mo Cloud Sea’s mission structure using the Lil’ Ones rankings . From highest to lowest, it was [Bird], [Pagoda], [Butterfly], [Fire] and [Worm] . [Bird] level missions were the highest priority and most important missions of Mo Cloud Sea . It meant that this mission was a crucial mission that would determine life and death for Mo Cloud Sea .

[Bird] level missions were not easily announced but once they were, every person of Mo Cloud Sea had a duty and responsibility to serve for the [Bird] level mission . For any [Bird] level mission, if it was necessary, all the power of Mo Cloud Sea could be mobilized to complete it and they were obligated to do so .

There were not many that knew of this compulsory rule . Normal citizens would almost never encounter missions above [Fire] level . But Nan Yue and the others had followed Zuo Mo for many years and knew about the inner workings . So when Youqin Lie stated the mission ranking, they could not keep their composure .

“What do we need to do?” Nan Yue asked gravely . Her expression was stern and focused . Everyone else, even the orange haired yao, put away their cheer and became focused .

The temperature of the conference room suddenly dipped, the atmosphere becoming heavy and solemn .

Tao Wei and the others felt slightly uneasy . They felt surprised at this suddenly transformation, but more of what they felt was shock . They were experienced, and they could see the great importance that Nan Yue and the others placed on this mission . It came from their hearts . The level of the mission changed their attitude . A scene like this would only appear if the other had strict organization and they strongly identified with the organization .

This was a strict, regulated, and united organization .

They could not see the organization behind Boss but this was the tip of the iceberg and made them feel great awe and terror .

Youqin Lie seemed to not feel the suddenly murderous atmosphere . He was still expressionless . “This is a problem you will need to consider . From my position, using tactics like kidnapping and such is the most convenient . But considering that they will become your co-workers in the future, I suggest using gentler tactics . ”

“For example?” Nan Yue found that she could not treat this lord of the darkness using a normal view . The other was not as strong as them, but in terms of viciousness, and cunning, all of them added up were not a match for him .

“No matter how strong a seventeen year old female is, she is still seventeen . ” Youqin Lie glanced at Nan Yue . “There is a common saying . You give her what she needs . ”

Ming Jue Zi had a thoughtful expression .

Nan Yue was even more direct . “What does she need?”

While she had never seen Youqin Lie, and the aura of darkness on the other made her uncomfortable . But since the higher-ups had given the [Bird] level mission to him, it showed that this youth of the underground was trustworthy . Youqin Lie had clearly been investigating and working on this for a long time, and he definitely knew more than they did as well as being more experienced . In this kind of situation, it was more reliable to listen to the suggestions of a professional .

A look flashed across Youqin Lie’s expressionless face but then it disappeared . He turned to Chai Shan Qing, “Speak . ”

Chai Shan Qing was not surprised . He elegantly nodded at each person . His voice was clear as though it contained a power that would make people unconsciously trust him . “First, we will analyze Cang Ling Xue’s personality . She was able to save the Grey Family from a dangerous situation, and created the Nu Flat Business Association . Other than her outstanding abilities, she has unique personality traits . She is determined to the point of stubbornness, decisive, and filled with confidence and a strong sense of responsibility . ”

Everyone felt this was reasonable and nodded .

Chai Shan Qing smiled elegantly . At this time, he was like a wise and educated teacher without any aura of darkness .

“She is extremely confident . This kind of confidence has helped her overcome many obstacles . Due to this, even though she seems surrounded on all sides, her stubbornness and confidence keep her believing that she can find a way out . This will make her try all kinds of methods to resolve the danger present . Even though all the factions are pressuring her, she will not surrender immediately . She will struggle for a time . ”

“But let us first analyze her situation . We will find that the probability that she can break free of the situation is low . The enemies can obtain both the person and wealth, who would let her go? Those greedy people would not do so . According to our investigation, the ones behind those acting now are mighty . So mighty that even Ming Yue Ye is wary . ”

“Ming Yue Ye is Cang Ling Xue’s best person to side with, but Ming Yue Ye is busy consolidating her power and obtaining the support of other elders . She would only interfere with the plans of other elders in one situation, when the benefits surpasses her losses . But it is clear that the current seventeen year old Cang Ling Xue and the Nu Flat Merchant Association do not possess such high value . ”

Nan Yue and the others unconsciously stopped breathing . They listened, entranced . In a few words, the complex situation became clear .

“Consequently, in my predictions, the possibility that Cang Ling Xue can break free is very low . What determines this is her other trait, her strong sense of responsibility . It is not good to act against Cang Ling Xue openly, but there are many ways to deal with the Grey Family and the Nu Flat Merchant Association . For the future of the Grey Family, I think the probability that Cang Ling Xue will make a compromise is high . Of course, I have to admit that Cang Ling Xue may be able to get out due to her great talents . Therefore, we need to work in the shadows to stop any chance that she can get out . ”

“Why?” Nan Yue frowned . She innately did not like these machinations in the shadows .

Chai Shan Qing smiled as though he was not discussing a conspiracy but a theoretical problem . “No matter how hardy, how determined she is, do not forget her age . A hopeless situation, the feeling of defeat and hopelessness created by failure of her struggles, that is enough to take her to her most fragile state . She will struggle in a darkness where she cannot see any hope . At this time, we only need to give her one thread of hope and we can recruit her . This is our only chance . ”

Nan Yue and the others shuddered, their bodies cold .

Cang Ze couldn’t help saying, “Why don’t we find her now? If we offer her enough, we may be able to persuade her . ”

Chai Shan Qing laughed lightly, “We will never be able to offer as much as the others . Once we appear, Cang Lin Xue will not give up on the chance to use us to strengthen her bargaining position . She will then sell us off to the highest bidder and together they will become enemy . Then they will use all kinds of schemes to push us out of the game . We can only hide in the darkness, but they can work in the light . This means that what we can give cannot be more than what they can . Do not ever underestimate the cunning and greed of these families . They are blood-suckers . What they are most skilled in is using their background and power to push others out of business . ”

He then smiled coldly and said, “Cang Ling Xue is still waiting for a better offer yet she does not understand these people well enough . They will not give her a chance . They are a like a pack of wolves, cunning and cooperative . They can compromise among themselves, but they cannot accept prey bargaining with them . This is an advantage that their power gives them . They have used this advantage for thousands of years . They are familiar with everything that can be used, and are used to using it to get the most benefits . ”

Everyone was silent .

Youqin Lie’s cool voice interrupted their thoughts . “He is an expert in this field . If you are willing to listen to his opinion, he will become your helper . ”

A long time later, Nan Yue spoke, “Many thanks, Mister Chai!”

Chai Shan Qing elegantly bowed, “It is my honor to work for you . ”

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Zuo Mo examined this guy who had been stripped until he only had one piece of cloth left and was locked up by numerous jinzhi . The people around him looked predatorily at this tender-looking person with unfriendliness . Someone had managed to get onto the ship without being detected, and this happened in front of Daren . All of them felt ashamed and were not in good moods .

The captive was short and the disguise on his face had been cleaned off to show an ordinary face . But there were many faint scripts carved on his body that seemed like the mo matrices that Mo Cloud Sea carved .

It was the first time Zuo Mo had seen similar things in other places . After inspecting them, Zuo Mo found that what was inscribed on the person were not mo matrices but a kind of unique seal script .

This kind of seal script already had some of the traits of shen glyphs . It was these seal scripts that were close shen glyphs which allowed his presence to be hidden to such an astounding degree that none of the numerous experts present detected him . The effects of these seal scripts broadened Zuo Mo’s view .

After making a copy of all the seal scripts on this guy’s body, Zuo Mo’s attention moved onto another item .

A half section of a bronze hoop .

Zuo Mo knew with a glance that this bronze hoop was the remnant of an ancient shen device . The simple and almost crude patterns on the bronze hoop were the signature of that era . Also, there was a very faint yet unique shen power vibration from the bronze hoop .

This was probably what Thunder Sound Temple had been searching for . Zuo Mo played with it before handing it off to the others .

This thing probably wasn’t simple as it appeared, being the remnant of a shen device and to cause Thunder Sound Temple to make such a great fuss over it . He motioned to the guard next to him . The guard kicked the unconscious captive .

The captive slowly woke up . When he opened his eyes, he looked dazedly at the unfamiliar faces . When his gaze encountered A Gui, he shook and immediately woke up . Some terrifying memories flashed through his mind, and his body unconsciously shook .

At this time, he heard someone speak .

“Speak, who are you?”

Translator Ramblings: The sneaker’s identity reveal is delayed . Cliffhanger that lasts more than one chapter . Lil’ Cliffy’s evolving .