Chapter 194: Not Worth Mentioning to Outsiders

But the moment the thought appeared in his mind, he dismissed it.

A newcomer, after joining the group for less than half a month, broke through from Level 1 to Level 2; that speed is already astonishing. To hide his strength, what does that mean? He went from Level 1 to Level 3 in half a month? Is that a speed a human can have?

Rather than believing that, he'd rather believe that the Yan Nation on the ancestral star tomorrow could reclaim their homeland and liberate their compatriots across the entire galaxy.

Even so, Qiu Feng still harbored some doubts.

Perhaps the few members of the Lingyun Gang have average combat power? Like me, if I fight alone I'm not afraid of them, but if they come together and have guns, it's hard to say, even though I also have a Vajra Talisman that my big brother gave me.

"Cang Hai, I think they might have only dissolved on the surface; why don't we stay another two days and see the situation?"

He said.

"Sure, but at most two more days; I'm short on money right now and need to go back to earn more," Jiang Cheng nodded.

"Two days, okay; then you rest, I'll go out and check the situation."

Qiu Feng smiled, went out, closed the door, then went downstairs and found Su Ming.

"Special Envoy, how's it going?" the latter asked softly.

"Not clear yet; it could be him, or it might not be him."

Qiu Feng frowned.

"I'll be out for a while; keep an eye on him. If he leaves, call me, and also have someone watch him at night."

He recalled the grain shop owner saying that the masked man had discussed with those from the Lingyun Gang, planning to jointly strike several nearby gangs.

If Jiang Cheng is that masked man, he would definitely go out!

The grain shop owner naturally agreed.

Qiu Feng nodded and walked out.

Jiang Cheng didn't know what arrangements the other side made after leaving.

If he knew, he'd be both embarrassed and amused.

Because at first, he indeed planned to target those gangs for money; knowing the group might suspect him, he intended to cooperate with the Lingyun Gang.

Who knew the Lingyun Gang was just a front, its true identity being the Rebel Army; although he also joined them, he clearly hadn't earned their trust, so he couldn't learn their whereabouts or cooperate.

Now they've fled; if he acts alone, he'll be easily exposed, and Qiu Feng is clearly doubting him. If any wind stirs, he'll know, so he must abandon the plan and spend the next two days calmly cultivating.

As for the 100,000‑yuan shortfall, he'll cover it by selling courses, and he also has an Iron Wall Talisman he can sell, even at a loss of a few thousand, which makes things considerably easier.

The next day, shocking news arrived.

Several nearby gangs suffered heavy casualties! Their key figures were wiped out completely!

And it all happened in one night! Instantly, the surrounding streets boiled over.

Almost everyone clapped with delight.

Many believed it was the work of the Lingyun Gang, because only they have such power in the area.

Many people's hope was rekindled, thinking the Lingyun Gang only pretended to dissolve, actually lurking in the shadows to protect everyone.

Qiu Feng felt a bit depressed after hearing the news.

Because last night he kept watching Jiang Cheng's room, especially late at night, even knocking on the door to find a reason and chat a bit.

But the latter slept through it, staying in the room without moving until dawn.

"Seems I really overthought it."

Qiu Feng thought to himself.

Indeed, it's said that the masked man knocked down a Second-level Force Warrior with a single move; according to the Gang Leader, the opponent didn't even use full strength.

That probably isn't something a Level 2 can achieve; at least Level 3, maybe even higher.

That makes it even less likely to be Cang Hai.

"Sigh, how unlucky—finally got a mission, only earned a small bonus and got nothing else."

He sighed.

For the next two days, the two searched again, not sparing any of the surrounding streets.

But the Lingyun Gang really seemed to have left.

That night, the two sat around the dining table.

Qiu Feng raised his cup, "Cang Hai, I'm truly sorry this time, making you run in vain; I didn't expect this outcome. Honestly, I was a bit doubtful of you at first."

"Doubt me? Doubt what?" Jiang Cheng feigned surprise.

"Do you still remember the masked man I told you about a couple of days ago?"

"Remember, what about it?"

Jiang Cheng nodded, suddenly thought of something and inhaled sharply.

"You can't possibly—"

"Hahaha, exactly, I suspected you were that masked man; otherwise, why did the Lingyun Gang dissolve right after we arrived, neither early nor late? And your timing matched ours perfectly—so coincidental."

"Hiss."

Jiang Cheng nodded, "Now that you mention it, it does seem that way, but I've also heard about that person; I'm not as strong as him, but if I have a gun I'm fairly confident."

"Yeah, so I know that person isn't you, and these two days we've basically been together; the nearby gangs were wiped out, you can't possibly have a cloning technique, can you?"

"How could I?"

Jiang Cheng said enviously, "If I really had a cloning technique, I could cultivate several Secret Martial Arts at once."

"Seems that might be true."

Hearing this, Qiu Feng's face also showed a hint of envy.

"In short, I'm sorry to you, my apologies, I'll punish myself with a cup."

Saying that, he drained the drink in his cup in one gulp.

Jiang Cheng smiled as he watched the scene.

He thought to himself, this fellow truly ought to thank me.

If I hadn't gone that way for him first, his corpse would have been cold for two days already; of course, at that time I wouldn't have been any better off either.

To be generous, even without that Grandmaster elder, even if the two of them wiped out the Lingyun Gang, they wouldn't get much.

As for the mission, they reported the situation to headquarters, and headquarters said the mission could be considered completed; after all, regardless of the process, you can just say whether the person is still here or not? Of course these inside details can only be kept in one's heart, not worth telling outsiders.

Early the next morning, the two drove back, and after a little over an hour they arrived at headquarters; upon parting, Qiu Feng proactively sent an invitation, hoping the two could cooperate again next time.

Jiang Cheng smiled.

Let's just drop it.

If we really wait a month, he would probably look down on the other's mission.

Just over ten days left; hurry to raise the strength, then a trip to the Black Market, and after returning the power will surge.

Of course, if during this period the Rebel Army's inside contact can be reached, perhaps a dedicated trip to the Black Market wouldn't be needed.

(End of chapter)