Chapter 565: The Tool
Su Hao said, “I heard before that you guys plan to establish the Radiance Society and then eliminate the royal family. I have some interest in this and can provide you with some help. To be honest, your strength is too weak. Just relying on you all wanting to eliminate the royal family, it’s difficult.”
Zhi Peng was surprised that Su Hao also had intentions to overthrow the royal family. Whether it was true or false, it greatly excited him. It at least proved that in this world, there were not few people with such thoughts.
He nodded and admitted, “I know it’s difficult, but I still want to do it. If I don’t do it, no one else will. The hope in this world will diminish, and there will be more unfortunate people. If we continue to deteriorate like this, it’s unimaginable what the world will become. Maybe I won’t succeed, but I still have to step forward. Even if I can make the royal family restrain themselves a bit, it would be a good thing.”
Su Hao sighed, “I have tried such things before, regretfully not knowing the final outcome.”
Zhi Peng asked in surprise, “You tried? It is said that you blew up the Huchang City Association Hall, and even destroyed the most advanced Evergreen factory in the Hengxuan District, is that true?”
Su Hao shook his head, “No, that was a long time ago when I was still too weak and had no power to change anything.”
Zhi Peng clenched his fists, silent. His power was indeed too weak, unable to even protect his own wife, unable to change anything, unable to undo anything. If only he had a strong power, things wouldn’t have reached this point.
Su Hao said, “Don’t you guys want to clean up the royal family? It’s quite a coincidence because I have the same intention. Work with me, and I can provide you with unimaginable help. Even pulling the royal family off their throne will be easy.”
Zhi Peng didn’t believe, “What do you want? Why do you want to cooperate with us? You are so powerful, you can do it on your own.”
Su Hao smiled slightly, “As you said, I can indeed do it on my own. Given a few months, I can slaughter all the royal families in the Hengxuan District. However, that is not my goal. The royal family is like mosquitoes buzzing around me, making me uncomfortable but not to the extent that I must kill them. It would be a waste of my time to spend months on them.
Also, don’t misunderstand. I don’t necessarily have to cooperate with you. I found you all tonight purely by chance, and I coincidentally wanted to clear away some annoying trash. Working with you is just to reduce my troubles. You can understand yourself as my tool in cleaning up the royal family.
Do you understand, my tool to reduce trouble? If you are not useful, unable to meet my requirements, I will not hesitate to kick you out and find others to cooperate with instead.
Besides, I can’t think of anything I want from you. Just with these mages that I can easily clear out? As you can see, even the most mysterious Illusory Origin Mage is ineffective against me. Please put away your suspicions.”
At Su Hao’s words, Zhi Peng was shocked and drenched in cold sweat. He speculated on the identity of the person in front of him, the ‘Kai of Scrape Leather,’ a wanted criminal all over the Hengxuan District, who called himself Jia Wei.
Zhi Peng’s mind was spinning, and after making up his mind, he asked, “How do we cooperate?”
Su Hao liked straightforward people like him, “The way of cooperation is simple. I can help you obtain stronger power and formulate an organizational outline and action plan to clear the royal family. You will be responsible for the execution. After successful implementation, you will be the masters of Hengxuan District and even the world. You can let the people of this world live a bright life according to your ideas. As for me, I only need various files and archives hidden in this world.
Of course, this is just the most basic way of cooperation. There is more room for cooperation in the future. For example, when your ‘Radiance Society’ matures, provide me with some research talents and various information and materials. I don’t need much, nor do I have much interest in power.”
Zhi Peng did not ask the question of ‘What if I choose not to cooperate.’ In his view, the choices in front of him were only two. One was to cooperate, and the other was to be tormented to half-death by the opponent’s dazzling ability before cooperating.
So, he didn’t think too much and nodded directly, “Good. My name is Zhi Peng, and I will cooperate with you.”
After reaching a preliminary cooperation intention with Su Hao and others, Zhi Peng directly left to continue sweeping through various cities and gather useful information.
For Su Hao, Zhi Peng and his group were just a passing interest, dealt with carelessly. Perhaps in many years, there might be some surprises to be harvested? Failure was not a big deal, right?
The parrot he left behind was just an ordinary experimental subject kept in the research base, the only advantage being its ability to simulate human voices clearly. Assigned to Little Light for control, it could facilitate long-distance real-time communication, very convenient.
Of course, number Seven also had a certain monitoring responsibility.
As for Zhi Peng’s source ability, Su Hao was very curious, but discussing this in front of his friends was not the right time. So, he finally arranged to meet Zhi Peng again tomorrow night.
He was not worried about Zhi Peng’s ability affecting him. Firstly, what Zhi Peng saw of ‘Su Hao’ was just a projection; his real body was not there. Secondly, his spiritual sense was now very sensitive to the manipulation of ‘source,’ and once Zhi Peng activated his ability, he could instantly perceive it and act accordingly to dodge it.
Without full assurance, Su Hao would not take any risks.
The next night, using the parrot as a guide, Su Hao directly entered the ‘Second Level Space’ and appeared in front of Zhi Peng.
Zhi Peng made a complete change from his sloppy appearance last night, with his hair neatly groomed, his beard shaved clean, and a new set of clothes. He looked very spirited.
A green parrot stood on his shoulder grooming its feathers.
Since his wife’s death, Zhi Peng had never taken such meticulous care of his appearance. He couldn’t explain why he felt this way, but he just felt that Mr. Jia Wei was someone he couldn’t reach.
Meeting Mr. Jia Wei tonight, he had to tidy himself up, as it would be disrespectful otherwise.
Having reached a cooperation agreement, it was essential to show respect to the cooperating party. This was basic etiquette. Zhi Peng didn’t want others to think he was impolite.
When Su Hao appeared, Zhi Peng immediately saluted, “Good evening, Mr. Jia Wei.”
Su Hao responded, then pointed to Xiao Hui and Ah Ming standing behind him, “Tonight, we will discuss many things related to you. Do they need to leave for a while?”
Zhi Peng turned and said, “Xiao Hui, Ah Ming, both of you go out and guard the door! Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. Mr. Jia Wei has no ill intentions towards me.”
Mentally adding, “Even if he did, staying here would be of no use to him.”
Xiao Hui and Ah Ming looked worried but still went out.
Su Hao waved his hand, setting up a soundproof barrier, and said directly, “Your mysterious ability, is it called ‘Let’s Be Friends’?”
Zhi Peng hesitated for a moment and then forced a smile, “I can’t hide anything from you, Mr. Jia Wei. Yes, my ability, as recorded by the Mage Association, is indeed named that. However, I don’t like it very much. I prefer to be called ‘Listen to My Story’. The rumors are somewhat inaccurate, only those who are moved by me will become my friends. Friendship cannot be forced. Only by genuinely treating others will they treat you sincerely.”
