Yama Reborn-Chapter 594 - 591: Words Alone Are Not Enough

"I waited at that place for an entire night.

Without absorbing any energy, I confirmed that the consciousness of that poor guy had already been erased, completely dissipated without a trace.

Then, after guarding the place all night without gaining anything valuable, I fled.

Oh, right!"

The Gray Cat suddenly remembered something, pondered for a moment, and said, "That day, the Octopus Monster came to the Capital City. The reason I waited all night was that I sensed the presence of the Octopus Monster, so I could only lie hidden, not daring to move.

It wasn't until the Octopus Monster left that I dared to go examine Lillian.

However, she couldn't survive either. The medical instruments could at most maintain her bodily functions for a period of time, but she would soon die as well."

Saying this, the Gray Cat took a big sip from the straw, sucking the entire glass of juice down in one go.

It then sat up, looked directly at Chen Nuo, and said, "So, Chen Xiaoguo, I seriously advise you once again to leave this place and go home! I have a bad feeling about things with the Octopus Monster this time."

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Ignoring the Gray Cat's advice, Chen Nuo proceeded to do something.

He went to the Mercenary Army's command center.

With Chen Nuo's status, it was easy for him to get ahold of the entire operational plan of the current African expedition from the Mercenary Army's command center.

From pre-African search preparation, gathering of personnel and soldiers, deployment of military force, planning of operations.

To later, when Chen Nuo and others arrived in Africa with the Octopus Monster, the series of actions taken locally.

Divided into four groups, beginning a comprehensive search throughout the entirety of this African country...

Many of them were experiences Chen Nuo had personally undergone.

But looking at the plan itself, there were many things that couldn't be seen even in the actual process.

For example, in the preparation plan, how to bribe the government of this war-torn small country.

How to exchange benefits to make the government compromise, allowing the Octopus Monster's large-scale armed mercenaries to enter this small country.

Before the operation started, surveying the terrain meant entering the territory of several local warlord forces.

This likely disturbed many indigenous armed groups and even caused some friction and so on.

Then, once the search operation started.

A large number of armed mercenaries protected the search teams, and a large number of logistics and ground staff began to spread out like seeds sown widely.

In reality, it was tantamount to invading the territories of many warlord forces.

The logic is straightforward: if you're a warlord force and hundreds of fully armed foreign troops enter your territory with armored cars, armed transports, carrying equipment you can't even understand, along with a large number of accompanying military personnel, settling a base right on your land, and positioning large-scale munitions and supplies for their use and consumption.

They even possess aerial power with armed helicopters flying over your head every day, invading your airspace.

If you were a warlord force, how would you perceive this?

This is an invasion!

This is provocation!

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And there were four such search groups.

Spreading from different directions, from different angles, across various parts of this small country.

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Behind these regional warlord forces, who stands?

Pengpeng!

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As the local tyrant, Pengpeng would certainly perceive such actions as an invasion and provocation against his territory!

Thus, for the first time and the second time, the search groups faced attacks.

Assaulted by improvised forces from various warlord factions.

Then followed greater battles.

The Octopus Monster, having prepared an organized armed mercenary force even before the operation, surged in frontally to sweep through local warlord factions.

This move further fueled Pengpeng's fury.

Pengpeng first took punitive measures against the President of this small country—because this President struck a bargain with the Octopus Monster, consenting to the Octopus Monster's actions.

In Pengpeng's eyes, this was unforgivable.

Then, war intensified.

Multiple warlord factions entered a grand conflict with the foreign armed mercenaries.

After the President's death, the government army fell into internal strife.

Under Pengpeng's instruction, the war quickly escalated—the local warlord factions all obeying or relying on Pengpeng.

With war escalating, more people died, more refugees emerged.

And Pengpeng's sins grew increasingly severe.

Yet, Pengpeng is no benevolent figure and couldn't care less about it all.

War? Death? Refugees?

He wouldn't spare a second glance.

Having his anger provoked, he would only launch more frenzied attacks on these outsiders.

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Having read the entire action trajectory from beginning to present—while amidst it, many things may remain unclear.

But when all these elements are compiled into written words, forming a complete plan and laid before you.

When you can review it comprehensively at a macro level...

You can see many subtle things!

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I can't help but feel it seems like the Octopus Monster is provoking Pengpeng, deliberately catering to Pengpeng's malice, inciting conflict, escalating war, leading to disaster escalation...

As if intentionally drawing out the worst in Pengpeng's human nature?

The more sins committed, the more the malignant nature would spiral outward."

Sitting in the mercenary command center, sipping coffee while scanning through all the information, Chen Nuo couldn't help but express such a sigh.

At this moment, he increasingly confirmed one thing!

The Octopus Monster simply doesn't want to capture Pengpeng!

Or rather, it doesn't want to capture Pengpeng now!

Otherwise, both I and Lillian encountered Pengpeng's attacks directly.

Yet the Octopus Monster did nothing about it?

This entity simply doesn't wish to capture Pengpeng, nor does it want to eliminate Pengpeng now.

It is purely provoking Pengpeng, leading Pengpeng's malevolent side to erupt swiftly and fully!

After finishing the coffee, Chen Nuo shook his head and muttered to himself.

"Is this accelerating the diarrhea process..."

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After leaving the mercenary command center, Chen Nuo returned to the Mayor Mansion. Upon arriving at the entrance of the gate with the mercenary-driven jeep, he saw the Wizard standing on the steps in front of the mansion's hall.

The Wizard stood there.

A tall, slender, and frail figure clad in the kind of wild jungle combat attire used by the search teams, even wearing a tactical vest.

Seeming less like the venerable Wizard, the leader of the Cultivator Association, supreme Controller Wizard.

Instead, more like an officer from the mercenaries.

Chen Nuo felt a bit surprised and didn't wait for the car to stop completely before jumping out, striding briskly over.

The Wizard stood on the steps, scrutinizing Chen Nuo with narrowed eyes. Upon Chen Nuo reaching proximity, the Wizard's face remained stern.

"It seems you've been living comfortably in this place."

The Wizard began with that same sarcastic tone.

Chen Nuo couldn't be bothered by the Wizard's personality, shaking his head, "It's better than squatting in the jungle feeding mosquitoes. So, why has the Wizard come here? To scrounge a meal? It just so happens I got some fresh fish today, how about I have someone make grilled fish?"

The Wizard raised an eyebrow.

Chen Nuo then laughed, "Almost forgot, in the jungle, everything is grilled. You must be tired of barbecues, let's make some thick soup for lunch instead."

After a pause, Chen Nuo smiled and said, "Since you're here, why stand on the steps without coming inside?"

The Wizard's face flashed a moment of awkwardness, biting his lip, speaking with an unnatural tone, "The Empress and I had a misunderstanding, so... I'm not allowed inside."

Chen Nuo secretly laughed in his heart: Well done!

But said with a smile, "Past misunderstandings are just that, her temper is a bit much, which leaves me with few options myself really, but since you're here, you're a guest, come on in!"

Chen Nuo was the first to step up the stairs and opened the door to enter the hall.

The luxuriously decorated hall, clean sofas, and the servants tidying up inside... all this made the Wizard involuntarily sigh.

Along with the cooling air from the air conditioner, the Wizard couldn't help feeling a bit envious, "Looks like you're living well here. We do labor in the jungle, while you live like a noble lord here."

Chen Nuo shrugged, not bothering to respond to such remarks.

At the front of the hall, on the stairs leading up, Lu Xixi stepped down with a cold expression.

Her gaze fell on the Wizard, and Lu Xixi's eyes seemed to flash with a spark of lightning, coldly saying, "Wizard, who allowed you into this house!"

The Wizard's face tensed, gritting his teeth, "Star Sky Empress! It's not that I'm afraid of you, but with important matters at hand, I come with sincerity seeking cooperation!"

Chen Nuo quickly laughed, stepping aside to intervene, "Alright, alright, everyone knows each other for years, enmity is not surprising, but..."

He quickly walked to Lu Xixi's side, gently holding her hand, giving a glance, "Alright, since it's a guest at the door, let's hear what important matters the wizard has come to discuss first."

Lu Xixi glanced at Chen Nuo with a hint of amusement in her eyes, but deliberately let out a heavy "hmph," turned her head away, ignoring the situation.

Chen Nuo wiped his forehead, smiling at the Wizard, "Forgive us, please have a seat!"

The Wizard sat down on the sofa with a grim expression, then asked, "Where's the Son of the Sun? Isn't he always with you? Invite him to join the conversation."

Chen Nuo nodded, suddenly shouted at the top of his lungs, "MotherFuckingCookies! Old man, stop hiding in the room! Come down and meet the guest!!!"

Two minutes later, the Son of the Sun finally appeared at the staircase.

The old man had messy hair and was wearing a bathrobe.

The bottom of the bathrobe revealed two bare hairy legs, and he wore cotton slippers.

Seeing the Wizard, the Son of the Sun's expression was reasonably courteous. After all, there was no deep-seated hatred between them.

However, the old man didn't seem particularly spirited—clearly having holed up in the mansion for days, likely spending most of his energy in bed—by the way, Chen Nuo hadn't seen the female Special Ability User accompanying the Son of the Sun downstairs for two days.

The old man still got it, pretty good stamina.

The Son of the Sun sauntered downstairs, lazily waving at the Wizard as a greeting, then walked over, grabbed the pitcher on the table, and without a cup, took a few hearty gulps.

Then wiped his mouth, letting out a breath.

His eyes moved around, looking at Chen Nuo, "What are we eating tonight? I heard a convoy went to the northern mines yesterday, brought back a lot of good stuff, how about some grilled eggplant tonight?"

Chen Nuo sighed, "Do you really think this is a vacation?"

The Son of the Sun blinked, "I'll call later, let the Octopus Monster airdrop some oysters here, it's been a tiresome couple of days."

Chen Nuo sneered, "Want him to airdrop a troupe of strip dancers while he's at it?"

The Son of the Sun eventually understood the good words, chuckled a bit, then formally looked at the Wizard, "What brings you here? Tired of trudging through the jungle, here to scrounge a meal?"

The Wizard's facial muscles twitched involuntarily.

Reminding himself desperately: I'm here to seek cooperation.

Damn it, these two don't look dependable at all!

The Wizard took a deep breath, "First, let unrelated people leave here, I have something to discuss with you both."

Chen Nuo, Lu Xixi, and the Son of the Sun exchanged glances, then Chen Nuo's eyes flashed with a different expression and nodded.

"Everyone out! Without my orders, no one is to approach this house!"

After Chen Nuo quickly instructed, soon after, the servants left, and even the two plump cooks in the kitchen quickly departed.

The Wizard, with a serious expression, quickly released spiritual power, forming a Mentality Barrier, enveloping this living room.

Chen Nuo remained silent, just quietly watching the Wizard's actions.

After the Wizard finished everything, Chen Nuo slowly said, "It seems that the Wizard has some serious matter to discuss with us."

The Wizard took a deep breath, sat up straight slowly, and looked at Chen Nuo and the other two.

"Lillian is dead."

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Chen Nuo had already learned this news from the Gray Cat. However, when the Wizard said it, Chen Nuo still appropriately showed a surprised expression.

The old slicker, Son of the Sun, also cooperated by widening his eyes and even uttered an "ah."

Alright, the acting skills of the two men were up to par.

But Lu Xixi's acting was...

Fortunately, although Her Majesty the Empress was not a good actress, she quickly furrowed her brows and then made an effort to widen her eyes.

Hmm, this expression was somewhat stiff, the acting slightly exaggerated.

However, the Wizard focused mainly on Chen Nuo, staring intently at him, speaking slowly: "I came here for this matter. We are all in danger now."

Chen Nuo naturally retorted, "How did the Diamond Queen die? Wasn't it said that she was attacked and injured, but taken for treatment?"

The Wizard shook his head: "I don't know the exact cause of death, but I now suspect that Lillian's death is related to the Octopus Monster!

The Octopus Monster is clearly hiding something. If I hadn't sneaked into the Capital City's hospital myself, I wouldn't have known that Lillian was already dead."

Chen Nuo lowered his voice: "Is the information reliable?"

"It's reliable," the Wizard said slowly. "I went to the Capital City's hospital and captured a few people responsible for her treatment for interrogation — ordinary people's spiritual will cannot lie before me."

Chen Nuo said slowly: "You suspect... the Diamond Queen's death is related to the Octopus Monster?"

The Wizard quickly said: "He is hiding the information! And judging from a series of actions, I don't think he is really eager to find that guard. Moreover, after a companion's death, he hid the information, and he himself disappeared... Hmm? No! Chen Nuo!"

The Wizard, after observing Chen Nuo's expression carefully, turned pale and shook his head: "Your reaction is not right! Do you know something? When I mentioned my suspicion of the Octopus Monster, you didn't seem very surprised!"

Chen Nuo thought for a moment, nodded, and smiled: "Alright, let's not pretend anymore.

Frankly, I also suspect the Octopus Monster.

Because I have met that 'Guard', and even had a fight with him.

Based on my judgment of his strength, his spatial ability is indeed excellent, but... to say he could severely injure or kill Lillian, I don't think he has that capability."

Of course, Chen Nuo would not disclose all the information the Gray Cat told him to the Wizard — judging from past experiences, the Wizard is not a trustworthy companion.

"You've met that guy? That guard?"

When the Wizard asked, Chen Nuo immediately made a judgment in his heart:

The Wizard's statement is still referring to the 'Guard', which means that till now, the Wizard still doesn't know about the Mother Clone. The Wizard still believes that Pengpeng is the guard left by The Fourth Seed?

"I've met that guy, twice," Chen Nuo held up two fingers.

"He attacked you twice?"

"No, he attacked me once and didn't succeed. After that, I became alert and searched around for a while. I found an opportunity and met him again, but the second meeting didn't lead to a fight, I even tried to discuss some things with him."

The Wizard's expression slightly changed: "Discussed some things? What did you talk about? You must have gathered some information."

To be honest, at this moment, Chen Nuo was a bit conflicted.

Should he tell the Wizard — or rather, how much would be appropriate to tell him?

So Chen Nuo pondered for a while: "Of course, I have some clues, but your Excellency the Wizard, if you want everyone to be open and honest, you must show some sincerity first, right?"

The Wizard snorted, not really angry.

Because he knew very well that if he and Chen Nuo were in each other's places, he wouldn't easily share any intelligence or clues with Chen Nuo — after all, based on past experiences, everyone seemed to be in a position of opposition.

After a slight hesitation, the Wizard quickly made up his mind. After all, he needed allies!

Among the people he could think of who had the strength to at least contend with the Octopus Monster, worldwide, besides these three people in front of him, there really were no more suitable candidates.

"The Octopus Monster, I want to kill him! Even if I can't kill him, I at least want to take a piece of him and make him pay the price!"

The Wizard expressed his stance very seriously.

Chen Nuo shrugged: "Talk is cheap."