Chapter 535 - Ever-Changing Situation (2/2)

Thankfully, the Vitality Sealing Formation was operating normally. That being said, the old demon had such a rooted strength that there was no sign of his declination.

On this day, underneath the Demon Suppression Monument, came another young person.

This person looked around him to see if anyone was around. Afterward, he placed a bottle of wine, a plate of broad beans flavored with aniseed, and two steamed bread below the monument.

“Master, you’ve been suppressed for a few days, I believe that you’re starving. I’m not very capable, I can only sneak some food in for you, please enjoy them.” He announced sincerely.

“Hah, I didn’t think that you’re the second person to visit me after my son. Hmph, Bai Shixin and the others claimed themselves to be loyal in the past, now they finally revealed themselves.” Elder Ancestor Bai sneered.

“Tss…” Nie Yuan was secretly shocked but he quickly felt elated. As expected, the old man had other plans.

After feeling surprised, a serious worry emerged in his thoughts once again – ‘Did this old man purposely use me as bait, adopting a trick of “injuring himself to gain the enemy’s confidence”, and to bait ambitious schemers like Bai Shixin?

‘This is truly horrifying. The outside world is talking about how this old man went into Vigilante A’s territory because he loved his son so much, and that he’s blessed by Heavenly Merit. In the end, he caused trouble for himself.

‘Could everything be a fake?

‘No, no, he’s an intelligent figure after all, unlike Bai Ruocang that novice.’

He thought hard again, then came to a sudden realization that the rumors heard were actually true. The old demon was only saying this now to continue flattering himself, and to cover up the fact that he miscalculated his plan.

Sure enough, the old demon was a cunning one!

Even though Nie Yuan had seen through his thoughts, his fear towards Elder Ancestor Bai was not lessened, instead, he paid more importance to him.

Under this hopeless situation, he was neither dejected nor slacking at all, and he turned this despair into his favor. He was able to identify those schemers with wild ambitions who were hiding, which was definitely matchless in the world.

In just a short period of time, innumerable thoughts filled Nie Yuan’s mind. Soon enough, he was able to react, he then continued, “Elder ancestor, you’re very wise. Bai Shixin and the rest have transferred armies into the kingdom, they’re having ulterior motives. On top of that, Bai Shifu even personally led some men to kill me. Luckily, I was able to see through their wild ambitions, thus I left in advance, and was saved from the disaster.”

“Hehe, the two of them are colluding, I’ve been watching them for a long time. Looking at how they’ve done creditable services, I didn’t hold them accountable for it. It’s unfortunate that they couldn’t refrain themselves from acting on it. I’ve just only gotten into trouble, yet they couldn’t wait to show themselves.” Elder Ancestor Bai shook his head and sighed underneath the monument.

“Yes, if they’re faithful followers, they should be thinking about ways to save you now, not transferring armies to take over your power, sweeping any dissidents away.” When Nie Yuan heard him, he immediately took the chance to tell on them, and described in detail about the transfer of several tens of thousands of elite soldiers into the city.

He knew that he had a history of betrayal too but he only sought refuge in another back then, and did not make any move aimed at the elder ancestor’s foundation. Unlike Bai Shixin and the others, who were extremely bold, daring to take advantage of the elder ancestor’s situation by launching a plan to seize the throne.

As soon as the elder ancestor was suppressed, they quickly set in motion. Evidently, it was not a plan made in a day or two. In a way, it could even be said that the elder ancestor’s awful situation now was very likely related to them.

After Elder Ancestor Bai listened, he nodded. “Mmm, you’re right. If they wanted to settle down the situation, they could’ve just asked Cang Er to return. Not only did they not do that, but they also transferred soldiers of their own will. They were really harboring treacherous intent.”

“That’s exactly it. It’s so maddening that my powers are weak, it’s hard for me to match them…” Nie Yuan’s face was painted with an expression that said “my ability falls short of my wishes”, he grieved.

“How about this, a certain enemy of mine has set up a 9981 Vitality Sealing Formation, you do something about it to let some air in, I’ll teach you the Royal Giant Rats’ secret skill. This skill is able to suppress all greater rats. Those two ambitious fellows must’ve not imagined that I’ve had plans since the beginning.” Elder Ancestor Bai said plainly.

Instantly, Nie Yuan was on cloud nine. Four words appeared in his mind – “My plan has succeeded”

Indeed, this old man never trusted anyone, including himself.

He quickly replied, “Thank you, master, for letting bygones be bygones, and for being willing to pass the skill to me. When I master it, I’ll certainly bring Cang Gongzi back to claim the throne.”

“Mmm. It is nothing exceptional for one to make mistakes, for a rat is not a saint. If one can correct what one has done wrong, it is considered to be a great virtue. Cang Er initially wanted to save me but was sadly harmed by a weakling, you’ll know about this later on. It’s good that he’ll be able to take a clear look at this world anyway. You must let him succeed to the throne, let him be crowned, and the greater rats will have hope once again.” Elder Ancestor Bai instructed.

Nie Yuan nodded hard.

The irony was that he previously betrayed because Elder Ancestor Bai mentioned that he was going to pass the throne to Cang Gongzi, and he despised this weak man.

Nonetheless, now he had become a protector. Anything was possible in the world, clearly, through a fight of the upper management, the situation was changeable. Nobody could guarantee which side one would take in the end.