Immortals and Demons Forever

Chapter 41: Holding the Ace

Song Dachui was deeply saddened by Cao Shang’s death. He had a rough idea of why Cao Shang had come here in secret to mine high-grade Source Stones, keeping it hidden from his brothers. He knew this brother had a lover in the Inner Sect. Cao Shang was generally satisfied with life there, though there was one fly in the ointment—and, as it turned out, it was all because of a woman. He’d once found a woman and given her to Cao Shang as a gift, intending to appease him, but it turned out the guy was quite loyal in his relationships—and Song Dachui’s well-meaning gesture only earned him a scolding. Song Dachui and the others never imagined that the two men’s deaths were the result of a trap. Once He Jin woke up, the truth would come to light. Su Mu and the others gathered to discuss a strategy; the situation had suddenly turned against them. “How could something like this go wrong? That bastard’s got way too much luck! If I’d known this would happen, I should’ve just killed him right then and there!” Chen Li was utterly frustrated. “This isn’t your fault. Who could have foreseen something like this happening? The urgent priority now is to come up with a way to fix this,” Su Mu said. “After a few days of mourning, Song Dachui and the others will definitely make a major move. With Cao Shang—that dog of a strategist—around, they didn’t dare to openly target me, but now that he’s dead, it’s as if their hands are untied. I suspect they’ll likely resort to brute force.” Zhong Da nodded. “Mu Ge, your assessment is spot on! The two of us definitely won’t get away with this. Before they come after you, I’ll probably be the first in line. As the saying goes, they’ll pick on the weakest link—nine times out of ten, I’ll be the first to take the fall.” Black Hand shouted, “Since we can’t avoid it, let’s face them head-on and see whose fists are stronger!” “What would happen if we just took them out?” Chen Li was also considering this head-on confrontation. That would be tantamount to rebellion, and Chen Li knew full well what the consequences would be. If they really killed Song Dachui’s gang, the Inner Sect would immediately move to arrest them. If the Inner Sect didn’t intervene, things would be much simpler. Su Mu slapped his thigh. “I’ve got an idea! I was so flustered—how could I have overlooked such a crucial trump card?” “What’s the plan? Mu Ge, tell us quick!” “Sun Datou!” Su Mu chuckled. “I’ll make them turn on each other. We can’t just sit around waiting—this time, we’ve got to strike first!” “Brilliant! I’d completely forgotten about him. But does Sun Datou have the guts to take out Song Dachui?” Chen Li couldn’t help but ask. “He doesn’t need to do it himself—he just needs to lend a hand behind the scenes. I’ll be the one to take him out! Doesn’t he have a thing for Song Dachui’s woman? That makes it simple—once Song Dachui is dead, she’ll be his! Since he dared to cheat behind Song Dachui’s back, it shows he has a rebellious streak deep down. All it takes is someone to fan the flames. Zhong Da, come with me outside in a moment—we’ll go see him.” “Alright, the early bird catches the worm. Mu Ge, you’re truly bold and skilled—that’s exactly what I had in mind. This time, it’s either you die or I die!” The two waited until nightfall before sneaking out. Previously, He Jin had been guarding the Heavy Industry Zone, but the Supervision Team hadn’t been able to send a replacement just yet. Song Dachui also needed some time to make adjustments; perhaps he would consider recruiting a few new members. Su Mu first made his way to Cao Shang’s residence. The house was spacious, and the furnishings were all in good condition—about seventy percent new. The cabinets were stocked with various liquors, and the place was fully equipped with all the daily necessities. Su Mu searched carefully. Behind the wardrobe, he found a loose brick in the wall. After pulling it out, he discovered a small black box hidden inside. Su Mu took the box out, placed it on the table, and opened it. Inside were two recording scrolls. Su Mu concentrated a small amount of Source Power at his fingertip and touched the markings on the scrolls. The scrolls automatically unfurled—they were documents containing recorded images. Zhong Da was keeping watch outside when a beam of light shot out from the scroll, quickly projecting the image. The content was quite explicit: inside a house, a seductive woman was kneeling on a bed. Sun Datou—only half of whose profile was visible—stood on the floor, holding the woman’s slender waist as he thrust vigorously. Su Mu only glanced at it twice before feeling his mouth go dry; he hurriedly shut it off. His heart was pounding—the scene was incredibly shocking. Su Mu put the device away and slipped out quietly. “Mu Ge, how’d it go?” Zhong Da hurried over to ask, afraid they’d been tricked again by that devious and cunning Cao Shang. “I found it. I checked it—it’s all good. As long as I have this in my hands, Sun Datou is guaranteed to be completely under my thumb.” Zhong Da chuckled. “I’ve also had my share of run-ins with Song Dachui’s woman—she’s a flirtatious vixen, the kind who’d clearly cheat on her husband at the drop of a hat. It’s just that most guys don’t dare touch her. That Sun Datou, though—he’s got some serious guts.” “Let’s go. We’ll head over and have a word with him.” Sun Datou’s place wasn’t far away—a small two-story house. After glancing around to make sure no one was around, Zhong Da walked up and knocked on the door. The door opened quickly, and as soon as Sun Datou saw who was standing there, his eyebrows shot up. “Zhong Da! What are you doing here?” “Aren’t you going to invite me in for a seat?” “You used to be part of the Supervision Team, but ever since Boss Song kicked you out, whatever friendship we had back then is over.” “Oh, is that so? Well, I think this is a great opportunity to mend our relationship.” “Don’t flatter yourself. No matter what your intentions are, I’ve got nothing to say to you.” Su Mu stepped out from a dark corner. “He’s just here with me. It’s me who wants to have a serious talk with you.” “Su Mu!” Sun Datou was taken aback, unable to hide his hostility. “You’ve got some nerve, showing up here like this. What do I have to say to you? Get lost!” Su Mu laughed heartily. “We might not have much to talk about, but you and Song Dachui’s woman—now there’s plenty to discuss.” “You—you… what do you mean by that?” “You two are having an affair. It’s not manly to deny it after you’ve already slept together. Don’t be so quick to call me a slanderer—I’ve got proof right here. Are you going to invite the two of us inside, or should I just hand this over to Song Dachui myself? The choice is yours. My patience is running out—I’ll give you three seconds to decide.” “Three!” Zhong Da shouted immediately. Sun Datou’s expression wavered as he hurriedly glanced around and whispered, “You’re ruthless! Come on in.” “That’s not exactly the way to welcome guests,” Su Mu said without moving a muscle. “You forgot to say ‘please.’ ” “Gentlemen… please come in!” Sun Datou said reluctantly. “Now that sounds more like something a human would say.” Su Mu followed in, his hands clasped behind his back.