Chapter 367: Nighttime Discussion


    It was bing increasingly clear to Zhang Nu that this vige was far from ordinary, and every strange urrence only fueled his determination to uncover its hidden secrets. The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became that something sinistery beneath the surface, something that could not remain hidden for long. Zhang Nu was resolute---he would get to the bottom of this.


    Meanwhile, in a ce where neither Zhang Nu nor Liu Hai could see, the mysterious woman was still lurking, observing their conversation. Amused by their naivety, she found their efforts almostughable. If they stepped outside now, Zhang Nu, with his cultivation skills, would undoubtedly be able to sense something unusual in the air---something that might have eluded Liu Hai''s perception.


    "How dull," she murmured softly, her voiceced with amusement. And then, with an almost ghostly movement, she vanished into the shadows.


    None of them noticed her departure, and momentster, the mysterious woman reappeared in front of the vige chief. The vige chief''s expression did not change upon seeing her, as though he had expected her arrival all along.


    "Old man, it seems your vige has attracted quite a few outsiders," she said with a bemused tone.


    The vige chief raised an eyebrow, surprised. He had clearly ordered that no outsiders be allowed in, and the vigers would not dare disobey him. So why were there strangers wandering about?


    "How could that be? I explicitly gave orders to keep outsiders away. Are my vigers no longer listening to me?"N?v(el)B\\jnn


    The woman smiled slyly, her lips curling into a mocking grin. "Those bumbling fools, they couldn''t even tell those two apart from their own people, just because they changed clothes."She chuckled softly before adding, "I didn''t expect your vigers to be so dull-witted. They can''t even spot outsiders dressed in the same attire."


    The chief''s expression darkened. He hadn''t anticipated the woman to insult his vigers so openly, especially when he had agreed to coborate with her. He felt there was no need for such disrespect."Enough, I''ve already agreed to cooperate with you," the vige chief said with a stern expression. "There''s no need for you to keep insulting my vigers. If you continue with these insults, don''t me me for being hostile."


    The woman chuckled softly, clearly unimpressed by the chief''s words. To her, the idea of the vige chief posing any threat wasughable. After all, he was just a mere mortal, and no matter how strong he was, he couldn''t possibly surpass her power.


    "Oh? I''m intrigued," she replied mockingly. "I''d love to see how you n to make good on that threat."


    Her tone and demeanor made it evident that she looked down on the vige chief. While the chief was indeed powerful in his own right, he was nowhere near the level of this mysterious woman. The reason he had chosen to submit to her demands was solely to protect his vigers from her wrath. He wasn''t in a position to challenge her openly, and he knew that.


    The chief was acutely aware that if he pushed back against her now, it would only bring harm to the vige. He had to think beyond his pride and focus on the bigger picture, ensuring the safety of everyone under his care. Sacrificing his ego was a small price to pay for protecting the vige from destruction.


    "What do you want me to do?" the chief asked calmly. "Should I drive those people out, or do you want me to deal with them permanently?"


    The woman sighed, clearly finding the situation tedious. In truth, she didn''t see those people as a significant threat. However, she couldn''t deny that Zhang Nu and hispanion had potential. If they were given the time and opportunity to grow, they might one day be strong enough to challenge her.


    She relished the thought of an actual opponent who could match her strength. For far too long, she had existed without any real challenge, effortlessly dominating all who stood before her. Perhaps, if Zhang Nu and hispanion continued to develop, they could provide her with the excitement she longed for.


    For now, though, they were still far too weak to be of any concern.


    "The vige may no longer see peaceful days. That man''s arrival here will surely bring endless trouble. I have a feeling he''s not as simple as he seems, and one day he''ll grow into a formidable force."


    The vige chief, though unsure of the full meaning behind the woman''s words, understood the potential threat. If this man had the capability to grow and be dangerous, it would be better to eliminate him now rather than let him continue to develop.


    "If he will one day rival you, why not stop him now while we can, and nip it in the bud??"


    The woman, however, found the chief''s mindset incredibly dull. The only reason the chief found life interesting was because he had an entire vige to protect. If the vige chief no longer had anything left to protect, he would likely be as lonely and deste as she was.


    "I just want to see how far he can grow," she said. "The omens suggest someone will emerge to challenge us, a youth who may ultimately destroy us."


    "I''m curious whether that youth is him."


    Upon hearing her words, the vige chief found her logic absurd, as if she were a madwoman. Knowing full well that destruction could be on the horizon, she remained indifferent and nonchnt. If that was her mindset, there was nothing more to be said. Let her pursue her folly, and when she meets her end, the vige would rejoice.