Bai Ye admired Gao Ming's imagination.
Moreover, Gao Ming's idea wasn't entirely impossible, as the Summit War was orchestrated by Lilith, and according to Bai Ye's intelligence, Lilith indeed had some connection with the Cang Long Society.
However, Bai Ye still felt Gao Ming was overthinking.
Firstly, if they could achieve such a level, the Cang Long Society would already be the leader of the major factions and could simply flatten everything. Why would they be suffering so much recently?
Was it an act?
Was it necessary?
The Evil Spirit Group was supported by the puppet leader of the Cang Long Society. Many smaller factions were annexed. What was the point of an act? They could just roll over them directly.
The Cang Long Society's current plight wasn't due to the Evil Spirit Group or the alliance of smaller factions, but rather the chosen ones who had no affiliations at all.
These were the people who had been most brutally oppressed by the Cang Long Society in the past, but their numbers were also terrifying. Frankly, if these people didn't want to join any faction, it was difficult for them to unite.
Their current unity was due to the prevailing circumstances, essentially a case of "everyone kicking a falling wall." As long as the Cang Long Society showed any sign of not falling, the situation would immediately change.
Secondly, what was the purpose of putting on an act?
The act was to lure the fish!
But according to Gao Ming's statement, the Evil Spirit Group was infiltrated by the Cang Long Society, and some smaller factions were also secretly annexed by the Cang Long Society. Then what was there to lure?
Were there still any big fish?
Secondly, Bai Ye always felt that this modus operandi bore the shadow of someone familiar.
"Sit down," Bai Ye said. "You're making me dizzy walking around. Speak slowly if you have something to say."
Gao Ming sat down again and said with a wry smile, "We can't speak slowly anymore, Bai Ye. The situation is not right!"
Bai Ye said, "Don't tell me all this useless stuff. Why don't you just tell me what you want? You can't possibly be looking for someone to vent your frustrations, can you?"
Gao Ming smiled wryly, "To be honest, I don't know."
Bai Ye said, "You're really here to vent?"
"Not exactly," Gao Ming said. "I can't tell who is trustworthy within the Evil Spirit Group anymore, and I feel like I'm being constantly monitored. I've thought about it for a long time, and I really don't know who can help me, except for you!"
Bai Ye chuckled, "I'm only one person, what can I do?"
"Think of a way, there's always hope," Gao Ming said. "Don't you have a grudge against the Cang Long Society? Think about the current situation. If my guess is correct, then everyone is finished. The Cang Long Society will inevitably become the sole dominant power. Can you still find trouble with the Cang Long Society then? There's no hope."
Bai Ye smiled, "Then find a solution and come back to me."
Gao Ming grabbed Bai Ye, who was about to leave, and said pitifully, "Help me think of a way. I really don't know what to do."
Bai Ye looked at Gao Ming's pitiful appearance and couldn't help but shake his head.
The more they spent time together, the more Bai Ye felt that Gao Ming was a person with a very distinct personality.
If this person were placed in ancient times, he would definitely be an excellent strategist, but if he were to be a marshal, he would most likely fail.
To put it bluntly, Gao Ming could be described in four words: he had plans but no decisiveness.
Gao Ming was definitely a smart and capable person, especially skilled in internal affairs and quite adept at manipulating people's hearts, a fact Bai Ye had witnessed before.
However, Gao Ming was the type of person who would do well whatever he was told to do.
But if Gao Ming had to decide what to do himself, he would be completely lost.
Bai Ye said, "Do you know Ao Bai?"
Gao Ming replied, "Yes, the historical development of our two worlds seems to be similar."
Bai Ye asked, "Do you know why Ao Bai died?"
Gao Ming asked, "Why?"
Bai Ye explained, "Throughout history, supporting puppets has been common, but the reason for being backstabbed is always the same: the puppet becomes uncontrollable."
Gao Ming pondered, "So, you mean?"
Bai Ye stood up, patted Gao Ming's shoulder, and said, "You need to learn to resist, but not blindly. Statham's death is a foregone conclusion. A new leader is definitely needed. This is a disaster for you, but also an opportunity. However, the prerequisite is that you must accumulate your own strength and have the ability to resist."
Gao Ming asked, "How should I accumulate strength?"
Bai Ye replied, "Don't ask me about such things. I'm just offering a line of thought, as this isn't my style."
Gao Ming asked, "What is your style?"
Bai Ye said, "Direct killing."
Gao Ming: "..."
Well, that was indeed Bai Ye's style, but if he had that ability, would he still be a puppet leader?
Bai Ye continued, "It's useless for you to hold me back now. I can't help you much at the moment, but for the sake of our friendship, when you need it, I can lend you a hand."
After speaking, Bai Ye walked towards the door of the tea room.
"That's all for today," he said.
Gao Ming nodded, "I'll contact you later."
Gao Ming didn't really know what he could discuss with Bai Ye, but at the moment, Bai Ye was the only person Gao Ming could think of who could help him. Bai Ye was Gao Ming's last resort.
After leaving the tea room, Chang Lin stood by, and upon seeing Bai Ye emerge, he smiled and said, "Mr. Bai, please."
Bai Ye nodded and walked forward with Chang Lin, then frowned, "This isn't the way out, is it?"
Chang Lin smiled, "Someone else wants to meet Mr. Bai."
As Chang Lin spoke, he arrived in front of a room and opened the door with a smile.
Bai Ye sized up Chang Lin. This guy was quite close to Gao Ming, yet he was also an undercover agent, or perhaps a traitor?
Bai Ye shook his head and mourned for Gao Ming.
No wonder Gao Ming was so anxious.
As Bai Ye thought, he entered the room.
On the sofa in the room, Hua Zhixiao immediately stood up and gestured for Chang Lin to leave.
Bai Ye sat down on the sofa and said, "It really is you."
Hua Zhixiao picked up an apple from the coffee table, peeled it, and asked, "This is a small gift for you. Do you find it satisfactory?"
Bai Ye asked, "My gift?"
Hua Zhixiao replied, "I noticed your interactions with the Evil Spirit Group were quite close, so I decided to start with the Evil Spirit Group. That Gao Ming was also someone you interacted with the most, so he should be quite useful to you. I kept him."
Bai Ye looked at Hua Zhixiao and asked, "So, you were the one who did this?"
Hua Zhixiao said, "You said before that you wanted the Cang Long Society and the Evil Spirit Group."
Bai Ye looked astonished, "Did I say that?"
Hua Zhixiao replied, "I asked you what you needed, and you said the Cang Long Society and the Evil Spirit Group."
Bai Ye suddenly felt his entire being go numb.
Because, he seemed to have actually said that.
But, you are the boss of the Flower Street!
Flower Street, one of the three major powers!
What I meant was for you to develop your faction, grow stronger, and surpass the Cang Long Society and the Evil Spirit Group as soon as possible, forming a tripartite balance of power.
Hey, listen up, surpass, I meant surpass!
And then...
Good heavens, you're planning to swallow the Evil Spirit Group whole?