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Chapter 60: Turning the Tables
Zhou Tong, clearly strong and confident, suddenly spoke in a tone that seemed weak and submissive.
Lian Yun felt puzzled but maintained a serious expression as he asked, "May I ask what guidance you have for me, senior?"
"From this moment on, you will obey my every command. If you can restore your spiritual power, we will follow you! If you cannot restore your spiritual power, we will do our best to protect your life. However, once this matter is concluded and you leave Fengdu, you must not hold us accountable for any disrespect shown during your time in Fengdu."
Lian Yun was somewhat taken aback; Zhou Tong's words were clearly a sign of weakness, almost pleading.
However, seeing that Lian Yun did not immediately agree, Zhou Tong surprisingly became emotional: "Given the Lin Clan's regard for the Cloud Emperor, even if we can hide within Fengdu, we fear that the Lin Clan would stop at nothing to send a king or even a Monarch into Fengdu!"
"At that time, there would be no need for outsiders to act; the Evil Spirits within Fengdu could ensure our demise without a trace. Outside of Fengdu, there would be no escape from the Lin Clan's pursuit."
"As the Cloud Emperor said, we truly do not dare to harm you personally! But we are not weaklings!"
In the end, Zhou Tong regained his assertiveness. It was clear he was prepared to go down fighting if necessary. Lian Yun did not doubt this; after all, Zhou Tong had already shown the mentality of a Desperado.
He had a goal he was determined to achieve, even if it meant offending Lian Yun and the Lin Clan.
Yet precisely because Zhou Tong and his companions were Desperados, Lian Yun couldn't help but ask, "Do you truly believe in my promise?"
This question carried a hint of recklessness, as if to say, 'Aren't you afraid I might go back on my word?'
For Desperados, even a hint of doubt could lead them to prefer eliminating potential threats rather than leaving any risks nearby.
Zhou Tong replied sincerely, "In the name of the Cloud Emperor, I am willing to take this gamble."
"Ha~~ I didn't expect my title as the Cloud Emperor to come with such benefits!" Lian Yun's words were not sarcastic, but rather self-deprecating.
It should be noted that his title as the Cloud Emperor had suffered from the joint schemes of the Demon Clan and the Alliance.
Zhou Tong, however, sincerely replied, "It's not about the past; it's about now!"
Lian Yun was instantly confused.
Zhou Tong continued, "If you were truly the Cloud Emperor back then and sensed that I had ulterior motives, you would have likely sent Chen Zai away at the first opportunity! The former Cloud Emperor was indeed benevolent, but also foolish!"
"As you said, if I were your servant, I would willingly be used by you. However, dying because of your foolishness is entirely different from perishing due to your clever schemes. For me, it’s a completely different matter! Therefore, if today’s Cloud Emperor were not a bit different from the past in terms of foolishness, I would never propose this transaction!"
Clearly, Zhou Tong was a ruthless individual. He would rather die at the hands of his master’s clever plotting than fall victim to his master’s foolish decisions.
However, Zhou Tong's ability to see through human nature startled Lian Yun for a moment.
Indeed, as Zhou Tong said, today’s Lian Yun was no longer the same Lian Yun from three years ago.
Take now for instance! In the past, he would never have considered taking in someone as deeply scheming and ruthless as Zhou Tong. Yet now he felt that if he could truly win Zhou Tong's loyalty, it would be a significant advantage.
It should be noted that given Zhou Tong's current attitude, Lian Yun could easily unleash his Spiritual Energy to make him submit. However, Lian Yun chose to engage in a façade with him instead, aiming to verify whether Zhou Tong had redeeming qualities.
To be honest, Lian Yun had never thought about building a power before. Yet for some reason, after witnessing Zhou Tong's abilities today, he felt an intense desire to establish a force. Although he might not manage it himself, he felt that such talent should not go to waste.
Despite being schemed against, threatened, and enslaved, Lian Yun suddenly experienced an inexplicable sense of exhilaration.
"Ha ha! To break through to the ultimate coolness, I must experience endless life and death. Naturally, I am willing to accept all your unpredictable tasks! If you can keep your promises, you will surely be my subordinates in the future. For now, let me help you achieve your goals and take me to witness the true Fengdu!"
Lian Yun strode forward with great bravado, showing no signs of being a captive; instead, he seemed to take charge.
The three were furious but turned to Zhou Tong and bowed, calling out, "Big Brother!"
They had always looked up to Zhou Tong and obeyed his commands, so they had remained silent until now. However, faced with Lian Yun's unreasonable behavior, they felt a chill of fear and couldn't help but urge their brother to make a decision.
Yet Zhou Tong showed no sign of anger. A flicker of confusion and shock crossed his eyes. With his intelligence, he quickly considered some possibilities and coldly said, "Could it be that the Cloud Emperor has already cultivated spiritual power, or has that power never disappeared?"
"Guess!" Lian Yun replied playfully, adopting an attitude that seemed to dare anyone to challenge him.
The two men and one woman were seething with anger but dared not act without their brother's orders.
Zhou Tong examined the Ring Ghost Group in his hand and confirmed that there were no Ghost Slaves inside. He tossed the ring back to Lian Yun while a rare look of bewilderment flashed across his eyes.
He indeed had the ability to restrain Lian Yun's Sword Intent; however, he simply couldn't understand how the Cloud Emperor could have such confidence if he lacked spiritual power.
As for having spiritual power without any Ghost Slaves, that would be incredibly foolish since even the most incompetent Armed Ghost Hunter could earn money to buy low-level Ghost Slaves for protection. Moreover, Lian Yun had the support of the Lin Clan.
Yet even if Lian Yun lacked spiritual power, he should still have Ghost Slaves with the backing of the Lin Clan!
Not being able to comprehend Lian Yun's situation or his source of confidence left Zhou Tong feeling somewhat irritated.
However, due to his composed nature, he managed to suppress it; only his expression darkened uncontrollably.
"Hand over the Cloud Emperor's Order!"
Lian Yun reached into his robe and casually pulled out the Cloud Emperor's Order, tossing it to Zhou Tong.
Zhou Tong's expression grew even more bewildered, but he did not catch the Cloud Emperor's Order. Instead, he waved his hand and sent the Cloud Emperor's Order back to Lian Yun.
At that moment, Zhou Tong felt a surge of frustration.
If Lian Yun refused to hand over the Cloud Emperor's Order, then given the former strength of the Cloud Emperor, it would be understandable for him to feel confident with a twenty percent boost in spiritual power from the order.
However, Lian Yun's nonchalance indicated that his confidence did not stem from spiritual power at all.
Yet, Zhou Tong could not sense any hint of bluster from the Cloud Emperor. This left him truly perplexed about where the Cloud Emperor's confidence originated.
With his own intellect, he found it hard to fathom the Cloud Emperor's schemes. In this moment of mixed emotions, Zhou Tong also felt a faint sense of joy.
For this meant that the Cloud Emperor's intelligence was indeed extraordinary. Following a master of great wisdom was certainly preferable to following a foolish one.
After a long silence, Zhou Tong suddenly asked, "Could it be that the Cloud Emperor believes he has the ability to protect Chen Zai, which is why he allowed him to follow?"
(End of Chapter)
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