The ghost dance in the room fell silent as the door closed.
Had he completely given up on her?
Not a single word of persuasion had been spoken from beginning to end…
Ghost dance felt immensely dejected, yet also incredibly indignant!
After a long while, Ghost dance huffily picked up the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and swallowed it directly.
Since the other party hadn't set any conditions, she felt no obligation. At least, not for now…
Ghost City Teahouse.
Ye Cangtian had already ordered a pot of premium Longjing tea. He sniffed the diffusing fragrance and looked out the window.
"What are you thinking about?"
Suddenly, a voice reached him. He turned to see Xiao Feng appearing before Ye Cangtian.
"Nothing."
Ye Cangtian shook his head, poured a cup of tea, and offered it to him.
Xiao Feng took a sip of tea, his gaze fell on Ye Cangtian, and then he slowly asked, "Did you summon me here to make a move this time?"
"No!"
"It's not time yet."
Ye Cangtian knew he was referring to Xuan Siyi, so he waved his hand.
Now that Ghost dance might leave him, even if Xingyuan didn't hold him accountable, they would likely harbor considerable resentment.
Therefore, even if Xuan Siyi were dealt with, it would be difficult to install his own people, so it was better to plan this matter carefully.
Hearing this, Xiao Feng became puzzled and asked, "Then why did you ask me to come?"
"Yesterday, I met with the leader and deputy leader of the Anti-Black Alliance. They are very sincere about cooperating with the Hidden Group."
"After much consideration, I agreed."
"I've called you here this time to inform you that you can provide some information to their intelligence networks in other cities and offer assistance when necessary."
Ye Cangtian had thought about it all night, and still decided to reveal this matter to the Hidden Group.
This would eliminate the Hidden Group's suspicion of the Anti-Black Alliance and prevent them from taking action against its leader, as he had done before.
Of course, he could only reveal partial information. He did not mention the identities of the leader and deputy leader, nor did he reveal any news about Tang Qingshan and his wife.
"Are you sure you want to cooperate with them?"
"This seems to have no meaning for us, and it increases the risk inadvertently."
On the other side, hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Xiao Feng frowned.
He was not interested in the Anti-Black Alliance, despite their recent widespread activities.
In his opinion, the Anti-Black Alliance was, at best, akin to ancient peasant uprisings. As soon as the Dark Association sent troops to suppress them, they would fall apart, meaning they had little potential for development.
Moreover, frankly speaking, he did not trust the members of the Anti-Black Alliance. Cooperating with them might bring disaster to the intelligence network.
"Cooperation is necessary. Only by sharing resources can we overthrow the Dark Association sooner."
"Also, you don't need to doubt them. Their deputy leader, to show his sincerity, has crippled Xuan Bing, the sole elder of the Anti-Black Alliance."
"The acting elder, Fei Chen, is now in charge of the Anti-Black Alliance's daily operations. With this precedent, I believe he won't dare to betray the Hidden Group."
Ye Cangtian understood that Xiao Feng's doubts stemmed from trust issues.
And since he couldn't reveal the identities of Tang Qingshan and his wife, he could only bring up Xuan Bing's matter.
As soon as Ye Cangtian finished speaking, Xiao Feng's eyes flickered. After a moment, he said, "If everything is as you say, cooperating with the Anti-Black Alliance is possible. However, I suggest we maintain at least a basic bottom line."
Xiao Feng's meaning was clear: cooperation was acceptable, but there must be reservations.
After all, there were many members in the Anti-Black Alliance, and it couldn't be guaranteed that everyone would have the same attitude as the leader.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian nodded. He understood that it was impossible for the two sides to cooperate without any reservations.
After finalizing this matter, Ye Cangtian left the teahouse.
…
Returning to his room at headquarters.
As soon as he entered, Mandara and Fei Yan stepped forward with smiles.
"Congratulations, Lord! You have gained another general!"
"But can you tell us how you managed to win over Ghost dance?"
When Mandara and Fei Yan returned, they found Ghost dance in the room absorbing the effects of the medicine.
In their opinion, Ghost dance must have pledged loyalty to Dawn, which is why she received the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.
Therefore, the two stepped forward to congratulate Dawn, for finally winning over Ghost dance!
"Sigh!"
"Don't congratulate me. Things are not what you think…"
Hearing their words, Ye Cangtian realized they had misunderstood, so he shook his head with a bitter expression and explained the situation.
Huh?
Fei Yan was stunned. Mandara beside her's eyes widened, "Boss, aren't you being foolish? What's the difference between this and making a wedding dress for her? Have you been mesmerized by her beauty!"
After a brief moment of surprise, Mandara's eyes flashed with intense anger.
What was so good about Ghost dance?
"This is not a question of foolishness, but a matter of promise."
"Since I promised her, I must fulfill it. If I had promised you, I would do the same."
Seeing Mandara's angry expression, Ye Cangtian sighed. He knew she was doing it for his own good and felt helpless.
"Boss, are you getting old and anxious to find a wife?"
"If that's the case, you don't need to waste your time on Ghost dance! What do you think of Fei Yan? She really admires you…"
Mandara still couldn't believe Ye Cangtian's explanation. She just thought that Dawn was infatuated with her beauty.
Besides, having been by Dawn's side for so long, she hadn't heard him mention a wife, children, or family matters, so she was even more convinced.
Therefore, after a short period of contemplation, she decided to break the silence.
"You're the one who likes her