Chapter 720: Never Admit Defeat on the Path of Pretense
Tang Rao admitted, when he first befriended Shi Pang, he truly did not have any ulterior motives.
After all, he had no idea before that Shi Pang was the president of the Dark Moon Association. But now, of course, he couldn't waste this resource; it was time for the thing that Yan Wei developed to start operating.
"That's just a word away, just tell me what you need, Mantis. Even if I have to pour all the resources of the Dark Moon Association into it, I won't utter a word of complaint," Shi Pang said with a grin.
"Don't worry about that, it won't affect the Dark Moon Association," Tang Rao said with a smile.
"Is it about time for us to set off?" Shi Pang nodded and asked.
"Let's go." Tang Rao stood up, taking Shi Pang and Xiao Yun, and left the Jade Fragrance Pavilion.
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"Lie Hu, are you sure it's here?" In a secluded part of Dark Moon City, Luo Mingyuan slightly furrowed his brow.
This place looked very quiet; apart from a few big houses, there was hardly any foot traffic.
What the hell is that kid Shi Pang doing here?
"Great Elder, I've told you before. Shi Pang has been keeping a woman, and that woman lives over here. He's probably here to meet that woman," Lie Hu said.
"Ah, you've mentioned that to me," Luo Mingyuan quickly dismissed his doubts.
Never mind Shi Pang, he himself kept several women and sought pleasure with them from time to time.
Humans have to let loose after all.
It'd be strange if that kid Shi Pang didn't have a woman.
"It's that mansion up ahead." Soon, Lie Hu arrived at the location, a rather large estate.
There were no guards outside, and the surroundings were very quiet.
The setting was not bad, with trees providing cover and a picturesque view.
"This kid knows how to pick a spot, dying here wouldn't be too bad," Luo Mingyuan scoffed.
Lie Hu didn't waste any more words and leaped into the estate.
Luo Mingyuan followed closely behind.
"Lie Hu, do you feel anything odd?" As they entered the estate, Luo Mingyuan frowned.
"What's wrong, Great Elder?" Lie Hu looked back and asked.
"I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like there may be some prohibition or Confusion Array around this estate, some slight Array fluctuations," Luo Mingyuan said.
He paused, pretending to feel around for a moment.
"There indeed is something; it might have been set up by Shi Pang. After all, there are no guards here, so it makes sense to have some defenses. But it shouldn't be a problem, even if we're discovered it doesn't matter, we're here to kill someone anyway," Lie Hu said as a faint killing intent emerged from him.
"That's true, let's go then," Luo Mingyuan nodded and didn't think any further.
With Lie Hu leading the way, even if there were problems, Lie Hu would be the first to fall into any traps. As for himself, he could react at any moment.
Ten minutes later, Lie Hu and Luo Mingyuan had arrived at the inner courtyard.
They heard the voices of a man and a woman; the woman was moaning enthusiastically, wave after wave, it was irresistible. As for the man, he was panting with restraint, uttering words that could make one blush.
Hearing those voices, Luo Mingyuan immediately knew it was that kid Shi Pang.
"Great Elder, what do we do now?" Lie Hu turned back to look at Luo Mingyuan.
"What's there to do!" Luo Mingyuan snorted coldly, began moving his fingers, and in an instant, the house exploded.
Boom—a burst of dust filled the air.
"Who is it!" Amidst the flying debris, Shi Pang burst out, half-naked with a bath towel wrapped around his waist, looking furious.
Seeing Luo Mingyuan, Shi Pang's gaze paused momentarily.
"Great Elder?" Shi Pang frowned, "What is the meaning of this?"
Luo Mingyuan sneered, "What is the meaning? Can't you see it for yourself?"
"I really can't see it, Great Elder. It's better to speak plainly," Shi Pang said.
"Since you find me displeasing and I don't like you either, I thought that since things have come to this, why not just settle the matter and save us from being an eyesore to each other. I have no other intention today than to take your life." The Great Elder didn't beat around the bush and spoke bluntly.
Shi Pang's complexion drastically changed.
"Great Elder, you mustn't forget who I am. I am the president of the Dark Moon Association. Although you are revered as the Great Elder, you can't do this, can you? If you kill me, are you not afraid of the Dark Moon Association's members?" Shi Pang asked.
"Heh, laughable, members? Those are nothing but watchdogs guarding the house! Enough, don't spout such nonsense to me. If you have any last words, say them now, otherwise, prepare to die." Luo Mingyuan looked at Shi Pang coldly, his eyes devoid of any warmth.
Hearing Luo Mingyuan's words, Shi Pang truly felt sorry for him.
Luo Mingyuan, oh Luo Mingyuan, this is you digging your own grave. Don't blame me for this—the 'watchdogs guarding the house,' you actually had the audacity to say that.
"I don't have any last words, but I think you might want to say a few yourself," Shi Pang suddenly began to laugh, the corners of his mouth curving upward.
Seeing Shi Pang smile, Luo Mingyuan's heart skipped a beat in shock.
"Buzz!" A faint ripple from an Array emanated in the courtyard.
Sure enough, there was an Array.
However, it was not an attack Array, but a Confusion Array and some Arrays meant to disrupt Divine Sense. As the Arrays dissipated, the doors of the rooms in the courtyard popped open, and numerous people walked out.
All of them belonged to the Dark Moon Association, including elders and ordinary members alike.
Each one had a grim expression on their face.
The words 'watchdogs guarding the house' had indeed struck a nerve with each of them.
Luo Mingyuan's complexion completely changed; this was clearly a trap.
"Lie Hu... Lie Hu?!" Luo Mingyuan turned his head, intending to question Lie Hu, but found that Lie Hu was no longer beside him, and at some point, had already moved behind Shi Pang.
"Great Elder, are you looking for me?" Lie Hu stepped forward with a smile and asked.
"It was you!" Luo Mingyuan's eyes were bloodshot with fury.
Lie Hu spread his hands. Isn't it me... You truly thought it was Jin He? That guy was just a sacrificial pawn.
"Very well! Very well!" Luo Mingyuan took a deep breath and then started to laugh, his laughter dark and eerie, "Shi Pang, you think this is enough? Fools will always be fools! Today, none of you will leave here alive!"
With those words, the Immortal Power inside Luo Mingyuan erupted forth.
The Sevenfold Luo Immortal!
Yes, Luo Mingyuan was the terrifying Sevenfold Luo Immortal.
Shi Pang's expression shifted slightly; he knew Luo Mingyuan was powerful, but he didn't expect it to be to this extent.
The Sevenfold Luo Immortal—more formidable than his master, the former president of the Dark Moon Association.
Shi Pang was puzzled; if Luo Mingyuan was so strong, he could have easily taken the position of president. Why wait until now?
Shi Pang couldn't help but wonder if Xiao Yun could withstand this.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Sevenfold Luo Immortal, truly impressive." Just as Luo Mingyuan was about to go on a killing spree, Tang Rao appeared, clapping his hands with a smile, sauntering forward, flamboyant without a care in the world.
On the path of swagger, he never conceded to anyone!