novelaction Chapter 1272 Testing
Chapter 1272 Testing
Wang Shui nodded gratefully to Scarface (Xiao Ce), then said earnestly, "Brother, I will send my own people... secretly..."
Scarface (Xiao Ce) nodded to Wang Shui: "Okay, don't let those things explode yet. Even if they do explode, they won't hit our own people..."
Wang Shui nodded solemnly...
Xiao Ce then left immediately, and said to Wang Shui, "By the way, whatever we hear later... tell our people that they must not act rashly without my orders..."
Upon hearing what Scarface (Xiao Ce) said, Wang Shui looked worried and asked, "Brother, what...what are you trying to do?"
Scarface (Xiao Ce) gave Wang Shui a meaningful smile, then said, "I brought you here so you could live a better life, not to send you to your deaths..."
Upon hearing Scarface's (Xiao Ce's) words, Wang Shui was first surprised, then moved...
While it's true that they were brainwashed to some extent, it's also true that they hated Xiao Ce.
However, the reason they did this was entirely because Xiao Ce's reforms had worsened their previously good lives, and their struggle was aimed at improving their lives.
However, he was unwilling to let them die in vain...
The previous master used them as cannon fodder, making them commit meaningless suicides, which had already caused Scarface to have some complaints...
However, they did not choose it.
Therefore, Scarface's words made his underlings even happier...
Wang Shui nodded, then said to Scarface (Xiao Ce), "Brother, don't worry, I know..."
Without another word, Scarface (Xiao Ce) left.
Following the path that Scar Wolf had mentioned, Xiao Ce walked over there.
At this moment, there were several black-robed guards at the door, who bowed to Scarface (Xiao Ce).
Scarface (Xiao Ce) glanced at them, then said in a low voice, "No matter what happens, no one is allowed to come in without my order..."
The black-robed guard nodded, and then Scarface (Xiao Ce) lifted the heavy, musty-smelling curtain and went inside.
The light inside the secret room was even dimmer than outside, with only a lantern in the corner emitting a faint, dim yellow light that barely outlined the cloaked figure.
He remained hidden in the deepest shadows, his wide hood hanging low, obscuring his face. Only his hands, clad in black leather gloves, were folded in front of him, appearing like two solidified lumps of ink in the dim light.
“My lord.” Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) knelt on one knee, head slightly bowed, in a respectful posture, as was Scar Wolf’s habit.
"Is it... lively outside?"
The mysterious voice rang out, its tone unreadable.
But the invisible pressure spread like a tangible force, making the air seem to freeze.
Xiao Ce had some suspicions about what the mysterious man said, namely that this mysterious man wasn't human at all...
Therefore, he shouldn't be completely unaware of what was happening outside; to be precise...
Therefore, Xiao Ce was not surprised at all.
While giving him a perfunctory answer, she had Lingxu scan him.
Because Xiao Ce really wanted to see what kind of guy this was.
Based on the information Xiao Ce obtained, this person should not be an ordinary person.
Because they were talking about being reborn and not being afraid of death.
Lingxu quickly gave a response.
"Reporting to Master, this person is a cyborg..."
Lingxu's reaction surprised Xiao Ce somewhat, since it was either a human, a robot, or a cyborg.
"Is it a robot like Genesis One?"
Lingxu quickly responded: "Reporting to Master, no. It's a cyborg. He seems to still have some human characteristics, but his body contains mechanical tissues... a simplified version of a humanoid..."
Xiao Ce was somewhat surprised to receive Lingxu's analysis.
However, it's almost certain that they weren't Xiao Ce's people.
At this moment, Xiao Ce was not in a hurry.
Report directly to the mysterious person in front of you.
"My lord! I was just about to report to you! Just now... just now some reckless bastards infiltrated the ghost city!"
"Oh?" The shadow of the cloak seemed to sway slightly, as if listening.
"There were four people in total! The leader was a young outsider, wearing a blue cloth shirt. He looked respectable, but his arrogance was boundless!"
Scarface (Xiao Ce) described the scene through gritted teeth, vividly portraying the deep-seated hatred in Scarface's voice: "He was accompanied by three followers, all quite skilled, like trained martial artists! My men and I encountered them on the plank road, intending to question them about their origins, but who knew... who knew that bastard leading them..."
He paused deliberately, as if finding it difficult to speak, his chest heaving violently, and at just the right moment, a raging fire flashed in his eyes:
“He…he dared to publicly insult Allah! He said…he said Allah is…he's bullshit! He said our belief in Allah is utterly foolish! He…he blasphemed the true God! He deserves to die, Lord!”
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce)'s voice was filled with choked anger and immense humiliation, as if his most sacred faith had been trampled on in public.
He suddenly lowered his head, clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, and his shoulders trembled slightly from the intense emotions he was experiencing.
"I was furious! I immediately ordered them to be arrested! But those bastards were slippery, using the terrain to scatter our men and even injuring several of our brothers! I... I personally led a chase and fought them in an abandoned pipe! Those three henchmen were indeed skilled and coordinated perfectly, taking down several of our men! But the leader... he... he actually dared to mock me! He said I was just a barking wild dog! He said God would never protect a piece of trash like me!"
He embellished the description of the humiliation "Xiao Ce" inflicted on him, portraying him as an arrogant, ignorant, deliberately provocative enemy who utterly despised the Restoration Church and Allah.
Every insult was like a knife piercing Scar Wolf's (Xiao Ce's) heart, igniting an even stronger killing intent.
"I fought with all my might and barely managed to severely injure them, killing one of their followers and forcing that scoundrel leader to jump into a sewage pipe to escape! Unfortunately... the remaining three still managed to get away! I am incompetent! I failed to kill that blasphemous villain on the spot! Please punish me, my lord!"
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, the scar on his face twisted with extreme anger and self-reproach. He slammed his head heavily to the ground, making a dull thud.
Xiao Ce was really enjoying his performance... but it was clear that the mysterious person in front of him hadn't noticed.
“Scar Wolf, you don’t need to be so angry... It seems our plan was successful after all…” the mysterious man said calmly.
As Xiao Ce listened to the man in front of him interpreting the commotion as a "successful plan," his sneer inwardly deepened.
That idiot actually mistook the chaos they created for a plan to lure the enemy in.
"My lord..." Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) raised his head, a perfectly measured look of confusion on his scarred face, his voice carrying Scar Wolf's unique gruffness: "This... how is this a success? Could it be that those bastards... are really Xiao Ce's men?"
He deliberately repeated the words of the person in front of him, guiding the other person to continue to indulge in self-admiration.
His aim was to see if he could obtain any news or information about the person behind him.
However, the brief interaction and the few words exchanged still left Xiao Ce somewhat disappointed.
Just a few simple words, and I could tell this person was actually quite stupid...
Or perhaps they were simply absorbed in their own thoughts...
“Scarface, you did a great job! If it weren’t for such a fierce conflict, how could the preciousness of our offerings and the urgency of the ritual be shown? Those lackeys must be spies sent by Xiao Ce or Yin Weiyong! They’re in a hurry! What does that mean? It means our bait is tempting enough! It means they believe the news that Xiao Dingshan is in our hands! Or at least they’re half-believing and half-doubting, and they have no choice but to investigate!”
"The more people they send to investigate, the more it proves they've taken the bait! Panic and urgency will make them lose some of their rationality! They want to confirm Xiao Dingshan's authenticity? They want to figure out our arrangements? Haha... Let them investigate! The more closely they investigate, the more clearly they see, the deeper they'll sink! They're like sharks smelling blood now, knowing there might be a hook, they can't help but come closer to take a bite! Because that's Xiao Dingshan! Xiao Ce's Achilles' heel!"
Scarface (Xiao Ce) sneered inwardly: Fool, the shark you're talking about, so eager to take the bait, is right in front of you right now, and it can see right through your thoughts.
However, a look of sudden realization and excitement appeared on his face, which was then replaced by fierceness: "Your Majesty is wise! So that's how it is! I was foolish! But, the fake Xiao Dingshan is here... where is the real Xiao Dingshan?"
Xiao Ce continued tentatively, asking...
The mysterious man was in a good mood, so after listening to Scarface (Xiao Ce)'s words, he said, "Heaven knows... I only know that God knows Xiao Ce came back to find that Xiao Dingshan... the specifics..."
The mysterious man blurted out, then abruptly stopped: "Alright, these are not things you should be asking... Just focus on what you're doing..."
Scarface (Xiao Ce) bowed, not pressing further, but he had still gained something.
That is, they knew one thing: the Imperial Uncle wasn't with them. And they weren't with the people who kidnapped him...
All of this coincided with his thoughts...
Xiao Ce continued along the previous topic, intending to probe him for more information every now and then, and directly steered the conversation back to the main point...
"Then... I'll immediately send more men. We'll dig three feet into the ground and find those scum who snuck in! We'll skin them alive and hang their skins at the entrance, so the Dark Guards and the dogs of the Punishment Department can see the consequences of trespassing on my holy land!"
He made a move to get up.
"No!"
The mysterious man abruptly raised his hand, interrupting Xiao Ce, and said, "No need! They're just small fry. What good would it do to catch them? Killing them might only alert the enemy, making that old fox Yin Weiyong even more suspicious, and might even cause him to change his attack strategy. Let them investigate! Let them see! As long as they don't come into contact with the core altar and offerings, let them do whatever they want!"
The shadow beneath his hood seemed to shift towards Scarface (Xiao Ce), his voice carrying a strange, reassuring tone: "Scarface, remember, our ultimate target is the biggest fish! Xiao Ce! Or at least his most elite forces! For this goal, losing a few peripheral spies, or even letting them see some of the truths we want them to see, is worthwhile! A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan!"
"Yes! Your Majesty is far-sighted! I understand!" Scarface (Xiao Ce) bowed his head again, his tone respectful, but his mind was racing.
The person in front of you may seem foolish, but he has a very accurate grasp of human weaknesses, and is especially good at taking advantage of his opponents' reluctance to gamble and their sense of urgency to save them.
He chose him as his opponent; if he had chosen someone else, he might have been able to achieve some success...
He had indeed calculated the pressure Yin Weiyong was under perfectly. However, he overlooked one thing!
The real shark had already infiltrated the heart of his lair and was standing right in front of him.
A brief silence filled the sealed room, broken only by the faint crackling of the lamp wick burning.
Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce) saw that he had said enough and didn't want to waste any more words, so he continued to probe.
"My lord..."
"You mentioned before... the reincarnation of the true spirit, the rebirth of the holy body... once this matter is resolved, the defilement is cleansed, and the glory of the true God is returned... will I... will I have the honor... to meet God? These days, I've thought it over and over again. If God is here, would it be disrespectful for us believers not to worship Him...?"
Sure enough, upon hearing the word "God," the mysterious man's body stiffened almost imperceptibly. His smugness of complete control vanished instantly, replaced by a deeper, more indescribable emotion—a mixture of awe and…fear?
The shadow of the hood slowly shifted toward Scar Wolf (Xiao Ce), and after a long while, that cold voice rang out again, but with a hint of detachment.
The mysterious man's voice was icy: "Scarface! The greatness of God is beyond the comprehension of us mortals. How could we presumptuously attempt to follow His footsteps in this world?"
He paused for a moment, then continued, “You only need to know that all your sacrifices are seen by God. Your burning loyalty is the ladder to His throne. When the death knell of this capital tolls, when the blood of false gods stains the earth, and when the holy flames of purification soar into the sky… that will be the day God’s will is revealed, and the era of rebirth for God’s chosen people begins! At that time…”
The mysterious man's voice suddenly rose, carrying a kind of illusory fanaticism: "You, Scar Wolf! As my most loyal apostle, the vanguard leading this great sacrifice, you will surely be bathed in the most brilliant holy light of God! The audience you yearn for? It will be a glory far beyond your imagination! It is the sublimation and eternity of the soul!"
Xiao Ce scoffed inwardly after hearing this.