Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1279: Chapter 1278: Ritual Offering

”I haven’t seen a mother more ruthless than yours.” Jiang Cheng glanced at Mantasha and said.

Mantasha didn’t get angry; she acted like she didn’t care at all. ”Of course I care about her. But only if she’s obedient.” Mantasha slowly walked over to Jiang Cheng, ”But I feel you care too much about her. When she bites back at you, don’t say I didn’t warn you. Heh heh.”

”No need for you to worry.” Jiang Cheng said and then left.

Although Wu Shan and Mantasha’s relationship doesn’t look like that of a typical mother and daughter, there’s definitely a connection. Jiang Cheng felt curious but couldn’t act on it. He hoped Wu Shan would be able to endure it. Jiang Cheng thought.

While Jiang Cheng hadn’t returned yet, Zhang Tian had already arrived at Jiang Cheng’s house. Zhao Shuai had thought it was Jiang Cheng, so he quickly opened the door and said, ”Jiang?”

”Why are you here?” Zhao Shuai looked at Qi Rongfeng and asked.

”I have something to discuss.” Zhang Tian said as he walked inside.

”Huh? You really treat this place like your own home now.” Zhao Shuai said as he closed the door.

”Where’s Jiang Cheng?” Zhang Tian looked around and asked.

”He’s out. Sit down.” Cloud said as she poured a glass of water for Zhang Tian.

”Is there something going on?” Qi Rongfeng looked at Zhang Tian and asked, sensing it might be something serious.

”You guys know that Li Bin from the Wula Sect, right?” Zhang Tian said.

”Yes, the one who’s been pestering Jiang. What’s he up to now?” Zhao Shuai asked angrily.

”He’s backed by someone,” Zhang Tian said after taking a sip of water. ”Keeping him around is a hassle.” Zhao Shuai asked, ”What do you mean? I don’t understand.”

”Once you’re in the Wula Sect, he’ll surely use this matter to mess with you. Simply giving in won’t work.” Zhang Tian looked at Zhao Shuai and said.

”How do you know? Has he done something?” Qi Rongfeng looked at Zhang Tian’s determined expression and asked.

”Currently, I don’t know what his plans are, but he surely won’t let it go easily.” Zhang Tian said.

”Are you suggesting we strike first? Deal with him?” Zhao Shuai made a throat-slitting gesture.

Zhang Tian hadn’t replied yet when Zhao Shuai hurriedly said, ”That’s definitely not possible, Jiang wouldn’t agree.”

”What are you thinking?” Qi Rongfeng glanced at Zhao Shuai, ”Of course not, it’s definitely about giving him a lesson, ringing the warning bell,” Zhang Tian said.

”How do we do that? I still don’t understand.” Zhao Shuai looked confused.

”Jiang Cheng will know what to do once he’s back.” Zhang Tian said.

”However, Jiang probably doesn’t want to act first. That’s what I think.” Qi Rongfeng said.

Zhang Tian looked at Qi Rongfeng without speaking; he obviously understood Jiang Cheng’s mindset, knowing he wouldn’t want to be too flashy. But reality has pushed them to this point, this isn’t about wanting or not wanting anymore.

Just then, Jiang Cheng returned. He was surprised to see Zhang Tian sitting on the sofa and smiled, ”Why are you here?”

”He suggested we deal with Li Bin first.” Qi Rongfeng said.

”Has Li Bin done something?” Jiang Cheng asked.

”He hasn’t done anything yet, but it’s unpredictable when he might.” Zhang Tian said.

Jiang Cheng looked at Zhang Tian’s firm expression, lowered his head, and pondered. If Zhang Tian said this, he must have some evidence. But it seems he’s not able to share it. However...

”Jiang, what were you originally planning to do?” Cloud noticed Jiang Cheng’s somewhat conflicted expression and asked.

”Originally, I wasn’t planning to act first. After all, here we’re unfamiliar with the place, and if something really happens, we can’t do much to others.” Jiang Cheng said.

”You have me.” Zhang Tian said word by word.

”I’ll head back first, you guys figure it out.” Zhang Tian gave Jiang Cheng a glance and then left.

Jiang Cheng was stunned by Zhang Tian’s four words. Did he just say he was with them?

”What does Zhang Tian mean, is he siding with us?” Zhao Shuai said, somewhat dazed watching Zhang Tian leave.

”He probably is.” Jiang Cheng said, suddenly sighing. Since when did he become so cowardly? Being bullied to the point that he’s still retreating. Truly...

”Let’s go to the Wula Sect!” Jiang Cheng said.

The remaining people were all shocked, ”Now, right now?” Zhao Shuai asked. He was amazed, Jiang’s so handsome, haha. This is the real Jiang.” Qi Rongfeng also chuckled, standing up.

Cloud smiled too, looking adoringly, ”Yes, Jiang, you’re so cool.”

Jiang Cheng smiled, he truly had to thank Zhang Tian. If people in this world only knew to protect themselves and retreat endlessly, wouldn’t that be meaningless?

Jiang Cheng and the others quickly arrived at the Wula Sect, ”Jiang, do you have any plan?” Zhao Shuai asked Jiang Cheng.

”It’s a secret for now. You’ll find out once we get there.” Jiang Cheng said with a mysterious look. Currently, there’s no special activity at the Wula Sect, and the recent recruit exams are still three days away; now both the yard and the hall are filled with people praying and making wishes.

”Let’s go directly to find Li Bin.” Jiang Cheng said, walking towards the back of the hall.

”Why can their back courtyard be freely accessed all the time?” Qi Rongfeng asked.

”The pope of this kind of sect avoids hiding the residence’s location,” Jiang Cheng had initially thought about this issue. Later, on accidentally encountering their pope, he understood this rule

”No wonder, it’s good, saves us the time to figure out a way in,” Zhao Shuai said.

When they reached the back, Jiang Cheng saw the young man who had previously come to his house to testify. Now, he’s dragging a big broom, sweeping the ground.

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment, then walked up to the young man, ”Hello.”

The young man quickly turned around upon hearing the voice and, seeing Jiang Cheng, got startled, ”You? Aren’t you...” The young man seemed quite scared, Jiang Cheng felt a bit helpless; does he really seem like a bad person?

”Don’t be afraid. Last time Li Bin had you testify, now I need to find him, talk about last time, once it’s cleared you’re off the hook.” Jiang Cheng said, looking at the young man’s hands. He seemed quite young, in his twenties, with a youthful appearance, big eyes, somewhat adorable, and very fair skin, allowing Jiang Cheng to clearly see the calluses on his hands from holding the broom.

The young man still appeared frightened. He didn’t speak, just stared at Jiang, ”I need to find him now but don’t know where he is. Please take me to him.” Jiang Cheng, looking at this young man’s demeanor, instinctively felt some sympathy and softened his tone.

Jiang Cheng could confirm that on the day he entered Li Bin’s room, no one saw him. This young man was likely coerced by Li Bin, hence his panic when visiting Jiang Cheng’s house.

The young man thought it over and raised his head to look at Jiang Cheng, ”I didn’t see you enter his room at all, and I believe you, but last time I was really forced. I... I really had no choice.” The young man spoke as his eyes began to redden again.

Jiang Cheng rubbed his nose; indeed, he did do it, feeling awkward after being unexpectedly given a good person card by the young man.

Cloud and Qi Rongfeng, beside him, also started laughing at Jiang Cheng’s embarrassment.

The young man was really too cute, making Jiang Cheng want to protect him somewhat. In fact, Jiang Cheng did so; he reached out to pat the young man’s head, ”Do you have any hold over him?”