"Just lie down and rest, take good care of your injuries." Ji Qian signaled Ghost Shadow to lie down. Ghost Shadow’s internal organs were injured, and if Ji Qian hadn’t used the special energy of the gemstone Magic Wand, he might not die imdiately but would suffer from organ damage pain, eventually dying. To be honest, Ghost Shadow was indispensable this ti; without him as an insider lurking within the ’Shadow’ organization, this operation wouldn’t have succeeded at all.
The most crucial thing is that Ji Qian feels Ghost Shadow is loyal to Ye Shikai, and only to him—more specifically, absolutely loyal. Ji Qian needs to find soone absolutely loyal to Ye Shikai. Ever since Ghost left Netherworld Palace, although the palace seems strong from the outside, internally it has been missing a ’Central.’ Ye Shikai also lacks a confidant who understands him. Although Nightmare is loyal to Ye Shikai, his personality is too cold, making him unsuitable to stay by Ye Shikai’s side. Moreover, many actions of Netherworld Palace can’t do without Nightmare ’holding the fort,’ and Ghost Shadow, being Nightmare’s subordinate and sowhat capable, especially in strategy—able to plan Ye Shikai’s escape from the heavily guarded God King Hall—shows his not simple.
If Ghost Shadow’s strength could be improved, staying by Ye Shikai’s side would be very beneficial.
"This place... doesn’t seem like the previous camp." Ghost Shadow looked around, noticing sothing unusual. Although the previous tents were also set up on grass, it was obviously different.
"Yes, the original camp has been dismantled. However, this place is also near God King Hall. I think Zeus might not find it easily." Ji Qian explained.
"I see." Ghost Shadow nodded in response. Staying under Zeus’ nose wasn’t good. It’s a deep forest, and finding a new camp inside wouldn’t be easy.
"Sir, do you have any orders? Just give them; I won’t hesitate." Ghost Shadow said firmly.
"Indeed, I have a very challenging task on hand. I’m not sure if you’re willing to take it on."
"Rest assured, sir. I’ve died once for Netherworld King already, so I’m not afraid of a second ti."
"Alright, the task is straightforward. Once your injuries recover, just stay in the camp." Ji Qian said lightly.
"Just... as simple as that." Ghost Shadow was a bit doubtful about his ears. Just staying in the camp? Is there really nothing else to do? It probably won’t be just that.
"Await my orders at any ti."
"Yes, sir." Ghost Shadow replied firmly. As expected, staying here is for a more important operation.
"Sir, could you tell the specific content of the task...?" Ghost Shadow was sowhat excited and anxious. Though he was passionate, his strength couldn’t improve overnight. If he were to face Zeus again, Ghost Shadow might still get seriously injured or, even worse, lose his life. He isn’t afraid of dying, but if he delays Ji Qian’s plan, that would be a sin.
"Wait here, always ready to ambush Zeus."
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North Arica.
Ye Shikai used the money given by the gang leader before to buy so fast food to eat. After a few days, he gradually beca pessimistic; finding Ji Qian in North Arica was like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially since he’s alone with no helpers.
Speaking of helpers, a sudden spark lit up in Ye Shikai’s mind. That gang leader might still have so capabilities, with quite a few underlings. If he could leverage their force, perhaps... he could really get so information.
Ye Shikai took out the card, and the content was very simple, just a na and a string of numbers.
"Martin." Ye Shikai read the na, not knowing his background. Ye Shikai was still hesitant about calling.
Honestly, he really didn’t want to form any connections with local forces, especially with his sensitive identity. If soone happened to recognize Ye Shikai and also knew Zeus, it would be as if he ’exposed’ himself under Zeus’ eyes.
From another standpoint, Ye Shikai’s character and qualities were not suited for doing such things.
"If I don’t venture into the tiger’s den, how would I know if I’m a mighty dragon or not?" Suddenly, Ye Shikai joked sarcastically at himself. Yes, since he’s here, he might as well make so noise. When soldiers co, they’ll block; when water cos, they’ll cover. He suddenly felt he’d been too hesitant, fearing this and that, sotis these mindsets work like ropes, hindering his skills.
Thinking this, Ye Shikai made up his mind, took out so change from his pocket, found a public telephone booth, and dialed the number on the card.
"Hello, is this Martin?"
"Indeed, my friend. It seems you’ve figured it out."
"Of course, do you have ti now? Let’s et." Fortunately, Ye Shikai was fluent in English; otherwise, communication would be difficult. He found a café not too far on the map and told Martin the address.
An hour later.
Ye Shikai arrived early at the café. The location was his choice, not too far from his area of activity. To prevent any accidents, Ye Shikai was careful when choosing the address; this café’s restroom has a backdoor, and it’s in a populated area.
Before long, Martin walked in with several people. The café’s patrons showed nervous expressions upon seeing the newcors, probably sensing Martin’s ’killing aura’ and ’malice.’
Ye Shikai never judges people by their appearance, but Martin’s tall and sturdy appearance inevitably incited fear.
"Martin." Ye Shikai stood up, and the two shook hands before sitting down.
"I knew you would co." A smile flickered at the corner of Martin’s mouth. It seed he really valued Ye Shikai as an ’expert’; otherwise, he wouldn’t have rushed over after receiving the call.
"May I know your na?" Martin suddenly spoke in Huaxia language. In Huaxia social circles, not knowing the other person’s na is quite impolite, so you should first inquire about it.
"Ye... Yi." Ye Shikai instinctively wanted to say his real na but thought better of it. Wandering around the world, how could he easily reveal his na? Best to give a ’false na’ just in case. Besides, no one here knew him, so using a fake na wouldn’t be caught. The character ’Yi,’ when dissected, is ’Shi’ and ’Mu.’
"Mr. Ye, I see." Martin stood up and shook hands with Ye Shikai again.
"Mr. Ye, if you join us, you can have whatever you want." Martin waved his hand, and a few subordinates placed a wooden box on the table.
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