Chapter 524: Something's Off

With the two guilds meeting, Su Sheng naturally knows exactly what's going on.

But judging by their attitude, they don't seem to intend to come to Wutong Town.

Come to think of it, Qiancheng Muxue bringing so many people from Baihu Main City to Zhuque Main City already cost a lot; teleporting them to Wutong Town would be even more expensive.

Anyway, since I'm taking the dwarves back to the base, Zhuque City is a necessary stop.

"Hey, over thirty thousand people."

"Big spender..." Su Sheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

This counts as a test for Yanhuang.

Yanhuang's total manpower now is at most about fourteen to fifteen thousand.

In terms of numbers alone, they're half as many.

But... Su Sheng isn't flustered.

"Old Wu, how many have you made?"

"There are a few hundred bottles; the success rate is still a bit..." Wu Long replied.

Although the Golden Wok Spatula lets Wu Long, as a mid‑rank chef, cook high‑level recipes, there is still a chance of failure.

"No problem, first distribute them to Late Falling Cherry and Jasmine Tale."

"This time, we'll probably need to use them."

"Alright."

One thousand spirit points is, for Magic Class professions at this stage, an absolute qualitative boost.

…

Su Sheng and his party, leading over a thousand dwarves, smoothly entered Wutong Town.

The NPCs of Wutong Town offered no resistance, so the group proceeded unhindered to Zhuque City.

Of course, the dwarves' teleportation didn't require Su Sheng to spend any Gold Coin.

…

"They're coming, the Yanhuang people, they're coming!"

"There's a big show to watch."

Zhuque City has gathered many players.

All were drawn here by the commotion of the two guilds.

When Su Sheng appeared with Hidden Dragon and the dwarves, a group of spectators of the players began to chatter.

Su Sheng narrowed his eyes; through the scattered Assassin Guild players' scouting, he naturally knew that Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty's people were just outside Zhuque City.

In fact, they have nothing to hide... with so many people, they can't conceal themselves.

"Huan Jie, are you in position?"

"Arrived..." Lin Huan replied.

Su Sheng nodded, then directly led the Hidden Dragon members to escort the dwarves out of the city.

Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty's people were not at the City Gate.

After all, the constant traffic could cause accidental injuries.

As for how Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty's people precisely located the City Gate to block Yanhuang, it's not hard to understand—the location of Yanhuang's base had long been exposed.

They naturally knew which direction Su Sheng would exit the city.

Behind Su Sheng's party, tens of thousands of Solo Players trailed sparsely, ready to watch the drama.

Su Sheng glanced back, saying nothing.

In about five or six minutes' march forward, they'd collide with Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty's people.

That area is spacious, a main avenue; Su Sheng, escorting over a thousand 'family‑bringing' dwarves, couldn't take a side path.

"Brother Sheng, I'm heading out first."

Chen Guan said beside Su Sheng.

Su Sheng gave a slight nod.

Thus, five hundred members of the Yan Huang Assassin Team quietly advanced.

In the other direction.

Similarly, five hundred Yan Huang Assassin Team members, under several Ten Court Yanluo, quietly moved forward.

Su Sheng's eyes narrowed... Qiancheng Muxue, Imperial Dynasty hopes that this time you can give Yanhuang a good time.

Su Sheng looked around and found the Hidden Dragon members nearby were all quiet.

But Su Sheng could feel the Battle Intent on them.

…

On the other side…

Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty's forces split into two formations, left and right.

Each side had many small follower guilds, like the Bianhua Guild, guarding the perimeter.

Over thirty thousand people—a pretty intimidating sight.

"Mo Wen Qianchen has already led people out of the city; at most five more minutes, they'll arrive," Ye Tianzi said with a smile.

This time, their over thirty thousand will definitely make Yanhuang's spears shatter and sink!

They also kept an eye on the other guilds' movements.

So far, no other guild has shown any gathering of personnel; from this perspective...

Yanhuang clearly has no reinforcements!

They just didn't believe that this time, even with the two guilds united, they still couldn't win a round against Yanhuang!

In the previous skirmishes, whether it was the Imperial Dynasty or Qiancheng Muxue, they were the losing side; this round they have to win.

Then, in the next round, when the monsters attack the city, they join forces with Greedy Wolf and directly crush Yanhuang!

"Chairman, I always feel… something is not quite right." Zhao Zi Long frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?" Ye Tianzi looked at Zhao Zi Long.

Zhao Zi Long slowly shook their head: "I also can't say…"

…

Opposite.

"Chairman, not right." Qiancheng Lihualuo said almost the same thing as Zhao Zi Long.

"What's wrong?" Qiancheng Gongzi raised an eyebrow, looking at Qiancheng Lihualuo.

Qiancheng Lihualuo is one of the mainstays of Qiancheng Muxue; Qiancheng Gongzi still cares about what he says.

"I can't say exactly." Qiancheng Lihualuo furrowed his brows.

Du Xue beside them wanted to speak but held back, and in the end didn't say anything.

She knew… where something was off.

Yan Huang…

Too quiet.

Or rather, too peaceful.

Putting oneself in their shoes, whether it's Qiancheng Muxue or the Imperial Dynasty, when facing the same situation they would definitely seek reinforcements.

But Yan Huang didn't.

In other words, Yan Huang is confident it can handle this joint effort of Qiancheng Muxue and the Imperial Dynasty.

But Du Xue finds it hard to bring up.

Because lately, it seems some bad rumors have been spreading within Qiancheng Muxue about Du Xue…

"Hehe, don't worry, Yan Huang is just a clown."

"Whether they have backing or not, they really think anyone can be a morning star; at most they'll last till New Year, and they'll definitely be beaten down."

Qiancheng Leng Shao shouted from the side.

It's because of the Yan Huang matter; he's been quite arrogant lately, but recently Qiancheng Gongzi hasn't bothered to argue with him.

Whoosh~

Just then, a commotion came from nearby.

Imperial Dynasty!

"Kong Lang! Damn it! Yan Huang Assassin Team!"

"Where are the archers? Detection Arrow!"

Papapap~

A bunch of detection arrows exploded, in utter chaos…

It revealed a few Yan Huang Assassin Team members, but those who were revealed immediately retreated,

Swish swish swish~

Cold Ray flickered.

In an instant, the Imperial Dynasty side lost two or three hundred people.

Of course… the Imperial Dynasty itself didn't lose many; mainly it was those surrounding escort guilds.

Looking at the Yan Huang Assassin Team… they all retreated unharmed!

"Detection Arrow!"

Qiancheng Lihualuo also issued the order immediately.

Swish swish~

Having made preparations, the detection arrows of Qiancheng Muxue's side were neatly arranged according to nearby positions… but there wasn't a single person.

"Good." Qiancheng Gongzi let out a sigh of relief.

I didn't expect that Yan Huang's main force hasn't even arrived yet, and they already sent out an assassin squad to harass.

Other assassin squads, never mind.

But this is the Yan Huang Assassin Squad… the former Assassin Alliance!

"Wrong!" Just then, Qiancheng Lihualuo suddenly realized.

Turning around…