Chapter 337: A Good Opportunity

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City.

Inside a luxurious house in the Noble District, the remaining nobles of the Inner City were gathered at this moment; the originally spacious reception room suddenly appeared somewhat crowded.

These nobles, who usually wore haughty expressions and looked down on everyone, had now lost their usual composure and nobility, and were indignantly denouncing Yingzhou's atrocities. When they spoke excitedly, specks of saliva flew far away, splashing onto the clothes of other nobles.

In normal times, this would certainly be impolite, but now, no one cared about that.

"I don't even dare to enjoy afternoon tea or after-dinner desserts in my own home now, for fear that Jack will seize the opportunity to arrest me as well."

"That's right, and there's also that Pu Lie! His usual lifestyle isn't any better, so why hasn't Jack investigated him? This is clearly aimed at us!"

"Since they want to force us into a dead end, then don't blame us for being impolite!"

"Exactly!"

"Overthrow the dictator!"

"Let everything return to the original order!"

This group of so-called nobles became more and more excited as they spoke. Just then, Cai Xiangliang slapped the coffee table with his right hand, making a loud sound that caused the nobles present to fall into a brief silence.

"Everyone, denouncing the crimes of that Yingzhou here is useless. Let's talk about serious matters. How does everyone plan to resist? We all have quite a bit of power hidden in our hands; if we fight separately, that would be foolish. I propose that we gather all the power in our hands and first take control of the Inner City. Only then will we have the capital to stand on equal footing with Yingzhou!"

"But, that Jack and Pu Lie are both in the Inner City, and Daixi also seems to have been getting very close to Jack and the others recently, and has started to be responsible for collecting evidence of our crimes."

Hearing this noble's words, Cai Xiangliang continued to speak before the other nobles could say anything.

"I think Pu Lie is likely a fence-sitter; as long as the situation is favorable to someone, he will stand on that side. As long as we get rid of Jack, Pu Lie won't be unreasonable; everyone knows what kind of person he was before. As for Daixi, after we take control of the Inner City, I will make her wish she were dead! And..."

Speaking of this, the smile on Cai Xiangliang's face became somewhat subtle, and he then continued.

"There is still one Councilor in the Council who has not been purged, and that is Duan Ji. As a survivor, he also has many grievances. I have already sent people to contact him, and he is willing to let the order of the Ninth Defense Zone return to the way it was before. He is willing to provide us with weapons and equipment, which will significantly increase our chances of winning against the dictator."

After hearing these words from Cai Xiangliang, the smiles on the faces of these nobles became even brighter, as if they already felt the Inner City had become theirs for the taking.

"Duan Ji! If that's the case, then our taking of the Inner City can be said to be foolproof!"

"It seems that not all Councilors will submit to the dictator after all."

"Hahaha, that is indeed the case!"

Just as these nobles were immersed in the joyful atmosphere, a waiter hurried into the reception room, carefully avoiding every noble, and finally came to Cai Xiangliang and whispered to him.

"Sir, latest news: the Zerg seem to have started attacking the front-line positions. Now the Military District has recalled soldiers from various Training Camps in the Outer City and sent them to support the front line. Military District Chief Yingzhou is also at the front line now."

After hearing this news, Cai Xiangliang suddenly laughed out loud.

"Hahaha, that's wonderful, this is truly good news!"

This behavior of Cai Xiangliang also piqued the curiosity of the other nobles.

"What happened?"

"That's right, tell us so we can be happy too."

Only then did Cai Xiangliang stop his laughter and say to the waiter beside him.

"Say what you just said again."

The waiter beside Cai Xiangliang bowed to the nobles around him and said in a humble tone.

"Yes, my lords, the Zerg seem to have started attacking the front-line positions. Now the Military District has recalled soldiers from various Training Camps in the Outer City and sent them to support the front line. Military District Chief Yingzhou is also at the front line now."

"Then what are we waiting for? Shall we begin?"

"This is truly a good opportunity!"

Seeing this, Cai Xiangliang immediately tapped the coffee table lightly and said to the crowd.

"Everyone, the time to overthrow the dictator has arrived. If you trust me, then hand over all your forces to me, and we will take the Inner City directly!"

"No problem!"

"We are all in the same boat, what harm is there in handing it to you?"

At this moment, Cai Xiangliang beckoned to the waiter beside him and said.

"Go notify Councilor Duan Ji that we are ready to act, and have him tell me the location of the weapons and equipment; I will take people to retrieve them directly."

"Yes, sir."

The waiter squeezed out of the reception room again, left the luxurious house, and walked quickly along the somewhat quiet street, his gaze no longer as servile as it had been in front of Cai Xiangliang just now.

When passing through a street, this waiter crossed paths with another person who looked like a City Defense soldier. Just as the two brushed past each other, the waiter's mouth moved, and then the two left separately as if nothing had happened.

In a building that had already been sealed, a tall figure wrapped in a black robe watched this scene.

"Hmm? Are they accomplices? This one should be a soldier under the jurisdiction of Pu Lie in the Inner City. Could it be that Pu Lie is also paying attention to the actions of these heretics?"

Taigehe'er looked at the departing City Defense soldier and muttered to himself.

Pu Lie's residence in the Inner City.

"Sir, those nobles seem to be planning to make a move at this time."

Lu Wang looked at Pu Lie, who was sitting on the sofa with his eyes closed to rest, and said with a bow.

Pu Lie, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes after hearing this news and spoke slowly.

"Is it because Yingzhou is fighting the Zerg at the front line that they want to take the opportunity to act? However, it is indeed a good opportunity now. Yingzhou is busy dealing with the Zerg at the front line, and them causing chaos in the Inner City will indeed give Jack a headache."

Speaking of this, Pu Lie sat up straight and said to Lu Wang.

"Then let us prepare to act as well. While those nobles are causing chaos in the Inner City, you go and capture more sacrifices for the Master's Advent Ritual. I am also preparing to set off for the Outer City to be responsible for opening the Hell Gate."

"Yes, sir."

"They should go and find trouble for Jack. Start withdrawing the City Defense soldiers at Jack's location and let them go elsewhere to await orders. After all, Jack is a Councilor who supports Yingzhou's position, and he has already eliminated quite a few nobles; those nobles are certainly hateful toward Jack."

Seeing Pu Lie stand up, Lu Wang took Pu Lie's clothes from the coat rack nearby, handed them to Pu Lie, and replied.

"Understood."