Chapter 849

Within the Ghost Clan, An Ye sat at the head of the table, listening to his subordinate's report. Upon learning that everyone he had sent to attack the human race had died, and that it was all the work of a single person, he could not help but clench his fists tightly.

"What did you say that person's name was?"

Hearing his words, the subordinate hurriedly said, "That person is called Chen Ang. Everything that happened at the time was his doing alone."

"He killed so many of my Ghost Clan members all by himself?"

"Not exactly. He had some helpers, but those people all obeyed his commands, just like puppets. Whatever he told them to do, they did."

"To be able to control humans to such an extent, it seems he is no pushover. Since he dares to touch my Ghost Clan's people, I must make him pay the price!"

Feeling the killing intent radiating from An Ye, his subordinate was so frightened that he dared not move, not even daring to breathe loudly, for fear of inviting disaster upon himself.

Looking at his subordinate's terrified appearance, An Ye beckoned to his right-hand men.

After the two stepped forward, he whispered something in their ears. As soon as he finished speaking, the two immediately walked out.

Watching their retreating figures, An Ye curled the corners of his lips slightly.

"Although the Demon Clan is not here, the Demon Emperor is everywhere. Chen Ang, this time you offended me first, so don't blame me for stepping on you to climb higher!"

When he said this, the people nearby did not understand what he meant, but they knew that An Ye's words were never wrong, so they just listened and no one dared to ask.

At this moment, Chen Ang was drinking with people from the Fox Clan.

Ever since Huang Yu confessed that he wanted to help them, Chen Ang had felt a sense of gratitude toward him.

After the two interacted a few times, their relationship grew closer.

Early this morning, Chen Ang received an invitation from Huang Yu to go drinking.

Without much thought, he took Wan Shitong directly to the banquet.

Sitting at the table, Wan Shitong was drinking to his heart's content.

After these few contacts with the Fox Clan, he had developed a special fondness for them, so he couldn't help but drink a few extra cups.

Seeing this, Chen Ang tapped his arm lightly. Although he didn't speak, he gave him several meaningful looks.

Upon receiving Chen Ang's signal, Wan Shitong sobered up a bit and hurriedly put down the cup in his hand.

Just then, Huang Yu suddenly leaned close to Chen Ang.

"Chen Ang, listen carefully."

Hearing his words, Chen Ang immediately calmed his mind and listened intently amidst the chatter of the crowd, wanting to know what Huang Yu wanted him to hear.

After listening patiently for a while, he finally discovered some clues.

Following the sound, he suddenly discovered a faint aura coming from somewhere.

Feeling this aura, he subconsciously wanted to release his internal Qi, but was stopped by Huang Yu at his side.

"Chen Ang, don't be impatient. This is a place our Fox Clan often frequents, and our aura is very heavy. As long as you are among us and don't move, no one can sense your aura. I guarantee your safety, so just listen."

Learning that he had already made preparations, Chen Ang breathed a sigh of relief. He did not stir his internal Qi, but instead focused on listening to the movements outside.

After only a moment, the voices began to grow louder.

Listening carefully to the content, Chen Ang knew that this person must have some status within the Ghost Clan, otherwise, they wouldn't be so sought after.

Just as he understood these things, that person suddenly said, "Go and investigate Chen Ang for me, and see when we can take his life!"

Hearing Chen Ang's name, Huang Yu glanced at him and asked, "Did you recognize who that person is?"

"I only know he is from the Ghost Clan; I don't know exactly who he is."

"He is the right-hand man under Sect Master An Ye, known as the God of War."

Hearing Huang Yu's words, Chen Ang let out a scoff.

"I don't know if he's actually powerful, but he certainly has a nice name—'God of War', indeed."

Seeing his attitude, Huang Yu straightened his expression.

"Chen Ang, don't underestimate him. He climbed from the very bottom to An Ye's side; he truly has some real skills."

As soon as he said this, Chen Ang could not help but frown.

"You mean we should be on guard against him?"

"You definitely need to be on guard. He is already preparing to make a move on you. Naturally, you must guard against anything that threatens you. However, since they are in the light and we are in the dark, things are much easier to handle."

Listening to Huang Yu's words, a thought flashed through Chen Ang's mind, causing him to subconsciously distance himself slightly from Huang Yu.

When his gaze fell on his face again, Chen Ang's eyes held a bit more scrutiny.

After thinking it over, he did not hide his thoughts and asked bluntly, "Huang Yu, how did you predict their actions? Logically speaking, An Ye ordering his right-hand man to go out should be a secret, right? How did you know?"

As if he had known he would ask this, Huang Yu smiled and said, "To guard against the Ghost Clan, I have bribed one of An Ye's subordinates. That person was planted by me, but I cannot tell you who it is."

"I don't need to know that, but is the person you planted also in a high position?"

Hearing Chen Ang's question, Huang Yu toyed with his wine cup and said, "Chen Ang, there isn't much I can say. I can only say this much."

Understanding what he meant, Chen Ang raised his wine cup apologetically.

"I'm sorry, I asked too much."

"It's fine, it's normal to be suspicious. However, I am open and aboveboard, so I don't fear your questions. These matters were all fed back to me by the person I planted under An Ye. An Ye is a low-key person, but the God of War is not. He has always wanted to step out from the shadows into the light, so he is exceptionally flamboyant. It's not strange that I can know his location."

Hearing him explain all his doubts clearly, Chen Ang downed three cups of wine in a row to apologize to him.

Huang Yu naturally understood what he meant, so he followed suit and downed three cups, accepting his apology.

After the two put down their cups, Chen Ang asked, "Do you have any plans for the next step?"

Hearing his words, Huang Yu shook his head.

"I don't have any plans. They are coming for you. I just want to lay their conspiracy out before you, let you see it clearly, and then think about what to do next. Whatever you do, I will just follow you."

"You want to follow me all the time?"

"Yes, this is what I promised you. I must keep my word."

"Alright, then let me say thank you first. After we deal with the Ghost Clan, I will host a proper banquet to thank you."

"That's for later. For now, just think about how to deal with them. Since they are in the light and we are in the dark, if you want to use any methods, it's actually quite simple. The God of War is not very smart; although he is strong, his brain doesn't turn fast. If you want to play, he might not be able to outplay you."

Listening to his words, Chen Ang nodded thoughtfully, and ideas gradually began to form in his mind.

Returning to his courtyard, Chen Ang sat directly beside the Spirit Spring well, staring blankly at a certain spot, while his mind was undergoing a brainstorm.

Seeing him like this, Wan Shitong did not dare to speak. He just sat obediently by his side, plucking wild grass one by one, waiting for him to speak first.

After the two sat like this for a long time, Chen Ang changed his posture.

Sensing his movement, Wan Shitong threw away the weeds in his hand and asked with a frown, "Boss, what exactly happened? Why have you been silent since we came back from the Fox Clan?"

Hearing his question, Chen Ang sighed lightly.

"Wan Shitong, today's banquet was not an ordinary banquet."

"Not an ordinary banquet? Then what was it? Nothing happened during it!"

"It's not that nothing happened; it's just that you didn't know. When we were halfway through drinking, people from the Ghost Clan arrived, and they were coming for us."

As soon as Chen Ang said this, Wan Shitong's eyes widened sharply.

He had remained somewhat sober while drinking, but he hadn't sensed the Ghost Clan's aura. Now, hearing Chen Ang say this, he only felt cold sweat breaking out all over his back.

Clenching his fists, he asked nervously, "Boss, did the Fox Clan betray us? Was the purpose of their banquet today to lure us there? Have they already secretly colluded with the Ghost Clan?"

Hearing his three consecutive questions, Chen Ang only felt a headache coming on.

After rubbing his temples, he waved his hand at Wan Shitong.

"You're overthinking it. The Fox Clan did not betray us. Not only that, but the purpose of their banquet was to help us."

"Help us?"

"Yes, the person who came to deal with us this time is the right-hand man under An Ye, called the God of War. He often goes to that tavern, so Huang Yu specifically held the banquet there, with the purpose of letting us hear the Ghost Clan's conspiracy."

"Is that so? Then why didn't I hear it?"

Hearing Wan Shitong's question, Chen Ang wore a look that was half-smile, half-serious.

"You? You were drinking so happily at the time, you probably didn't even know who you were. How could you hear the Ghost Clan's words?"

As soon as Chen Ang said this, Wan Shitong scratched his head embarrassedly.

"Boss, I don't have my guard up against the Fox Clan, but I didn't expect the Ghost Clan to be there too. I know I was wrong; I definitely won't do this next time."

Hearing his sincere apology, Chen Ang smiled.

"Alright, I didn't mean to blame you. I didn't think of this layer either at first. If Huang Yu hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known they were there. But now that we know the Ghost Clan's purpose, we should think about what to do next. Wan Shitong, do you have any good ideas?" ===== CHAPTER 850 =====