Chapter 543 - The Final Winner (1/2)
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.
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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!