Chapter 2916

Xu Lao San seems indifferent but he has already figured it out in his mind.

Translation: Xú Lǎosān seemed careless on the surface, but in his heart he had already figured it out.

We need to keep as single line.

First, this big operation requires the Shadow Demon clan's full cooperation, so whether we speak or not makes no difference; without the Shadow Demon clan, no matter how good the plan is, it's useless.

Translation: First, this big operation requires the Shadow Demon Race to cooperate fully, so whether we speak or not makes no difference; without the Shadow Demon Race, no matter how good the plan is, it's useless.

Secondly, it's about forcing the Shadow Demon clan to pick a side; expecting to wait until the end to see how things turn out is nowhere near that easy.

Translation: Secondly, it's about forcing the Shadow Demon Race to pick a side; wanting to wait until the end to see the situation—there's nothing that easy about it.

So, completely ignoring the complex expressions of Lao Qi and A Jiu, Xu Jie started talking to himself.

Translation: So, completely ignoring the complex expressions of Lao Qi and A Jiu, Xu Jie went ahead and started speaking on his own.

"Actually, this plan isn't complicated; for you Shadow Demon clan, it's quite simple."

Translation: "Actually, this plan isn't complicated; for you Shadow Demon Race it's very simple."

"No, senior brother, shouldn't we wait a bit? The preceding matters are still…"

Translation: "No, Senior Brother, shouldn't we wait a bit? The things ahead are still…………………"

"Well, what are we waiting for? Time waits for no one - don't speak, just listen to me."

Translation: "Sigh, what are we waiting for? Time waits for no one—don't speak yet, just listen to me."

"Just as you said, your Shadow Demon clan's innate divine ability is truly exceptional; since even the Feather Gods can be deceived, the matter becomes simple."

Translation: "Just as you said earlier, your Shadow Demon Race's innate divine ability is truly top-notch; since even the Feather God Tribe can be fooled, the matter becomes simple."

"Senior brother, I happen to have a batch of Feather God clan captives in my hands."

Translation: "Senior Brother, I happen to have a batch of Feather God Tribe captives in my hands."

"Huh??"

Translation: "Huh???"

By this point, Lao Qi and A Jiu were dumbfounded, and Ye Changqing and Zhao Zhengping were also stunned.

Translation: Upon hearing this, Lao Qi and A Jiu the two brothers were dumbfounded, and Ye Zhangqing and Zhao Zhengping were also dumbfounded.

What are you talking about doing with those Feather God captives out of the blue?

Translation: "Out of the blue, you say what are we supposed to do with those Feather God Tribe captives?"

However, the next second, Xu Jie's words left the four of them completely speechless.

Translation: However, the next second, Xu Jie's words left all four of them completely stunned.

"Look, this is how I've planned it: I have people in my hands, and you Shadow Demon clan possess such a special divine ability - isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity?"

Translation: "Look, this is how I've planned it: I have people in my hands, and you Shadow Demon Race possess such a special innate divine ability—isn't this a heaven-sent opportunity?"

"At that time, your Shadow Demon clan will disguise themselves as this batch of Feather Gods, pretend to have fought a big battle, return to the Feather God realm - I also have a way back, guaranteed safe."

Translation: "At that time, your Shadow Demon Race will disguise yourselves as this batch of Feather God Tribe, pretend to have fought a big battle, return to the Feather God Tribe's Shenjie, and I also have a way back for you—guaranteed to be safe."

You call that no danger?

Translation: "You call this safe?"

It felt like hearing the most unbelievable thing in the world; Lao Qi and A Jiu felt their scalps go numb.

Translation: It seemed as if they had heard the most unbelievable thing in the world; Lao Qi and A Jiu both felt their scalps go numb.

What the hell kind of plan is this, making the entire Shadow Demon clan go undercover?

Translation: "What the hell kind of plan is this, making the entire Shadow Demon Race go undercover?"

You're making them go undercover?

Translation: "You're making them go undercover?"

Looking at the history of all the clans beyond the heavens, there's never been an undercover operation of this scale.

Translation: "Looking through the history of all races in Beyond the Heavens, there has never been an undercover operation of this scale, right?"

However, Xu Jie completely disregarded Lao Qi and A Jiu's thoughts, finished explaining the whole plan in one breath, then smiled and looked at them.

Translation: However, Xu Jie completely ignored the thoughts of Lao Qi and A Jiu, finished explaining the whole plan in one breath, then chuckled and looked at the two of them.

"How about it, isn't this plan pretty good?"

Translation: "How about it, isn't this plan not bad?"

"Senior brother, your plan… truly opened our eyes."

Translation: "Senior Brother, your plan………………… really opened our eyes."

They were about to curse him out, but considering Xu Jie's status and that Ye Changqing was present, Lao Qi swallowed his anger and changed his tone.

Translation: They had wanted to lash out, but thinking of Xu Jie's status and that Ye Zhangqing was also present, Lao Qi swallowed his anger and switched to a different tone.

Just thinking about the entire Shadow Demon clan disguising as Feather Gods, with their true forms still in human hands, they likely wouldn't be exposed for a while.

Translation: Just thinking that the entire Shadow Demon Race would disguise themselves as the Feather God Tribe, while their true forms are actually in human hands, they probably wouldn't slip up for a while.

Thinking of the whole Shadow Demon clan secretly infiltrating the Feather Gods as undercover agents made Lao Qi feel numb all over.

Translation: Imagining the whole Shadow Demon Race secretly infiltrating the Feather God Tribe as undercover agents made Lao Qi feel numb all over.

Not just him - Ye Changqing himself felt his mouth twitch.

Translation: Not to mention him—even Ye Zhangqing himself felt his mouth twitch.

Is this what you, Xu Lao San, meant by pulling off a big job? This job is indeed huge.

Translation: "Is this the big operation you, Xú Lǎosān, were talking about? This deal really is big."

This guy's appetite is getting more and more outrageous; he no longer bothers with small-time tricks.

Translation: "This guy's appetite is getting more and more outrageous; he's already too good for these small-time tricks?"

He didn't care about the four's reactions; after finishing the plan, Xu Jie grinned.

Translation: He didn't care about the four's reactions; after finishing the plan, Xu Jie grinned and said.

"The plan is as such: Seventh Prince, you should start contacting your clan today, get the Shadow Demon clan ready up and down, and we'll finalize the details tomorrow."

Translation: "The plan is as such; Seventh Prince, you lot should start contacting your clan today, have the Shadow Demon Race make preparations up and down, and tomorrow we'll come back to work out the details."

Saying that, Xu Jie got up to call Ye Changqing and the others to leave.

Translation: Saying that, Xu Jie stood up to greet Ye Zhangqing and the others to leave.

"Senior brother, junior brother, let's not disturb the Seventh Prince here; let them think it over, and we'll come back tomorrow."

Translation: "Senior Brother, Junior Brother, we shouldn't disturb the Seventh Prince and his group here; let them think it over themselves, and we'll come back tomorrow."

Seeing this, the Seventh Prince panicked completely: "No, I didn't agree to anything - I haven't even spoken - what's there to deliberate? And come back tomorrow to finalize details?"

Translation: Seeing this, the Seventh Prince panicked completely—"No, I didn't agree to anything, I haven't even spoken, what's there to deliberate? And still come tomorrow to settle details?"

You've said all this now, but nothing's been decided yet.

Translation: "You've said all this now, and nothing's been decided yet."

"Senior brother, please wait……"

Translation: "Senior Brother, please wait………………"

He quickly rose to try to stop him, but Xu Jie didn't give Lao Qi a chance to speak, slapped his shoulder, and spoke solemnly.

Translation: He hurriedly rose to try to stop him, but Xu Jie didn't give Lao Qi any chance to speak, slapping a hand on his shoulder and speaking solemnly.

"Seventh Prince, I know your Shadow Demon clan is loyal; otherwise, such a big secret wouldn't have been told to you so readily. Let's discuss this properly today - don't let us humans down."

Translation: "Seventh Prince, I know your Shadow Demon Race is loyal; otherwise such a big secret wouldn't just be told to you like this. Let's discuss properly today—don't let us humans down."

"I…………………"

Translation: "I………………"

The Seventh Prince truly has something unspeakable: Was this secret something I begged you to tell me? Or did you just insist on saying it yourself?

Translation: The Seventh Prince truly had something hard to say—was this secret something I begged you to tell me? Or was it you insisting on saying it yourself?

I even wanted to say I didn't hear anything at all.

Translation: I still wanted to say I didn't even hear it.

But it's clear there's no chance to say it now - Xu Jie's meaning is obvious.

Translation: But these words, obviously there's no chance to say them out loud—Xu Jie's meaning is already crystal clear.

Either way, you know the plan now - either follow it, or I'll wipe out your entire Shadow Demon clan and think of something else.

Translation: Anyway, since you know the plan, either you go along with it, or I'll wipe out your entire Shadow Demon Race and think of something else.

Having said that, Xu Jie turned and left.

Translation: Having said that, Xu Jie turned and walked away.

"No need to see me off, Seventh Prince."

Translation: "Seventh Prince, you don't need to see me out."

I'm sending you ￥#%￥@#%￥#

Translation: I'll give you ￥#%￥@#%￥# (keep symbols as is).

He had already cursed Xu Jie's ancestors eighteen times over in his heart, but just as Xu Jie reached the door, he suddenly seemed to remember something and turned back to speak.

Translation: I had already cursed Xu Jie's ancestors eighteen generations over in my heart, but just as he reached the door, I suddenly seemed to recall something and turned to say.

"By the way, the city hasn't been peaceful lately; at such a critical juncture, Seventh Prince, you still need to stay safe - so today we'll leave our three brothers' tree spirits to protect you."

Translation: "By the way, the city hasn't been very peaceful lately; at such a critical juncture, Seventh Prince, you still need to stay safe—today I'll leave our three senior brothers' tree pets to protect you."

"No, senior brother…"

Translation: "No, Senior Brother, we………………"

"It's just a small matter; no need to thank us—we're all one family."

Translation: "It's just a few small matters; no need to thank us—we're all one family."

"Damn that 'one family' nonsense—you call this protection? You're just spying on us."

Translation: "What a load of crap about being one family—you call that protection? You're just spying on us."

The Seventh Prince was really furious and swearing, but Xu Jie had already signaled Ye Changqing and the others to leave their tree spirits behind, then walked straight away.

Translation: The Seventh Prince was really angry enough to curse his mother, but Xu Jie had already signaled Ye Zhangqing and the others to leave their tree pets behind, then he strode straight out.

Looking at the three insignificant saplings in the courtyard, Lao Qi and A Jiu exchanged glances.

Translation: Looking at the three inconspicuous saplings in the courtyard, Lao Qi and A Jiu exchanged glances.

"What the hell is this? From start to finish, they didn't give us a chance to refuse at all."

Translation: "What the hell is this? From start to finish, they didn't give us a chance to refuse at all."

"Seventh Brother, what should we do now?"

Translation: "Seventh Brother, what do we do now?"

"Let's go back to the room and talk."

Translation: "Let's talk about it after we go back to the room."

Hearing that, Lao Qi darkened his face, took a deep look at those three Black Mist Forest tree spirits, then led the way toward the room.

Translation: Upon hearing that, Lao Qi darkened his face, took a deep look at the three Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts, then led the way toward the room.

On the other side, Xu Jie and his two companions left from Lao Qi and A Jiu's place.

Translation: On the other side, Xu Jie and the two others left from Lao Qi and A Jiu's place.

Ye Changqing also gave Xu Jie a rather strange look and said.

Translation: Ye Zhangqing also gave Xu Jie a rather odd look and said.

Shī xiōng, isn't this thing you're doing a bit too big?

The whole clan going undercover—just thinking about it makes one's scalp go numb; by then, inside the Feather God Tribe, there won't be anywhere that isn't full of undercover agents.

As for that, Xu Jie said indifferently.

I have no choice either—small skirmishes are ultimately useless, and moreover the Shadow Demon Race's innate divine abilities are truly miraculous, which is why I came up with this plan.

Looking across the Beyond the Heavens, only the Shadow Demon Race could accomplish this.

Besides, those Feather God Tribe captives are already in our hands; over there they're only suspicious, but not certain.

As long as we can tightly seal off the news, the chances of success are high—this is a heaven-sent opportunity.

Hearing Xu Jie's words, Ye Zhangqing couldn't help but admit that, although it sounded exaggerated, it really did make some sense.

Almost everything is ready; only the east wind is missing.

However, just thinking about the nearly ten thousand Feather God Tribe captives currently in the city, if all those people go undercover into the Feather God Tribe's Shenjie later, wouldn't that be directly infiltrating the Feather God Tribe's interior like a hornet's nest?

By then it would practically be an undercover gathering.

Let's go; we'll come back tomorrow and first go talk to the Iron Peak Clan Chief about this.

This..... I won't go then, Baihua and the others are still at home.....

We became sworn brothers, and you won't even accompany me?