Chapter 595: The Mole Law

"I guessed it," Di Zhu said, lifting his eyes. "His Jin Sheng was just too smooth. He's accumulated countless merits over time, is revered by thousands, and even his achievements overshadow his lord. I suspect Tian Long is just using an excuse to eliminate him completely. His existence would undermine Tian Long's rule."

"So... do you know what happened between him and Tian Long?" Hei Yang asked.

"I don't know," Di Zhu replied. "I only know that Tian Long follows Bai Yang's every word. Isn't that strange enough?"

"Follows every word...?"

"Bai Yang said to increase the game difficulty, and Tian Long let him take charge of all new Di Ji games. Have you ever seen any other Sheng Xiao get that kind of treatment?" Di Zhu thought for a moment and said, "Wait... actually... there was once another Sheng Xiao who designed games for someone else."

After saying that, he lowered his head and looked at Di Ma with a cold expression. "You're more familiar with this than I am, right?"

Upon hearing this, Di Ma pushed himself up from the ground with his hands and slowly stood up, sneering. "That's right. My faith has never been in Bai Yang, but in my teacher Jin Si Hou."

"Jin Si Hou?"

"My Mu Niu Liu Ma was designed with her help. She cleverly incorporated elements of Bei Dou into the game, giving participants a way out while ensuring they would either die or be left crippled..."

The young Sheng Xiao in front of him exchanged glances; none of them had any memory of this person.

After hearing this, Di Zhu explained to the group, "Jin Si Hou was promoted to Tian thirty years ago, so it's no surprise you don't know her."

"Promoted to Tian thirty years ago...?" The others seemed to think of something and asked in a low voice, "Is that the current Tian Hou?"

"No... Sister Hou should have left..." Di Ma interrupted. "Her goal was always to 'go out,' so there's no reason she would become Tian Hou."

Hei Yang and Pei Qian Hu felt like the situation had circled back to the beginning.

Could someone who becomes Tian in this place really get out?

And how could they prove that Jin Si Hou had escaped, rather than becoming a 'participant' like Qi Xia?

"So, do you know Jin Si Hou's original name?" Hei Yang asked. "Have you seen her in the Zhong Yan Zhi Di?"

"No," Di Ma said firmly. "That's exactly why I can't understand your reasons for 'rebelling.' It's been a full thirty years... In all that time, I haven't seen anyone in the Zhong Yan Zhi Di who resembles Sister Hou, so I can't agree with your ideas. I will definitely report you."

Seeing her determined expression, the group felt the situation was a bit tricky.

They had thought Di Zhu would be the hardest to deal with in this conflict, but now it seemed Di Ma was the one with ulterior motives. She had instigated Di Zhu to come and cause trouble, and even after he saw through her, she still wouldn't let them go.

After all, she was a full Di Ji, so they had no reason to restrain her here, let alone kill her outright. What should they do next?

Pei Qian Hu frowned in anxiety. Since Bai Yang had started stirring up the Sheng Xiao outside, there would naturally be rebels like her who knew about the plan. If they couldn't handle her here, the whole plan would fall apart just two days in.

The atmosphere fell silent for a few seconds before Di Shu straightened the tie at his chest and said, "Respected leaders... do you mind if I say a few words?"

No one responded, but they all turned their gazes toward him.

"Please don't mind me," Di Shu said with a fake smile. "I'm just a bit confused. Leader Ma, who exactly are you planning to report us to? And what are you reporting us for?"

"Of course, to Tian Long for your rebellion!" Di Ma said angrily. "I've found out about something this big—do you expect me to keep it quiet for you?!"

"Please don't rush," Di Shu said quickly, nodding and bowing with a flattering smile. "Leader, calm down. I hear getting angry can make your ankles hurt."

"You...!"

Although he said "calm down," his words nearly drove Di Ma to fury.

"Leader, let me think carefully—the 'train' has so much chaos every day," Di Shu said, slipping his hands into his pockets. "Tian Long must know about it. Even though every Di Ji respects their superior, deep down, we're all silently wishing for them to suddenly drop dead one day. Otherwise, who else could rise to Tian?"

"I don't understand—what are you getting at?" Di Ma snorted coldly.

"Then I'll be bold and say it straight," Di Shu said with a smile. "You keep talking about us 'rebelling,' but at most, we just want our superiors to die. What do you think Tian Long would do if they knew? Get furious... or just let it slide?"

Di Ma frowned at his words, momentarily at a loss for words.

"I get that you're trying to threaten us with 'rebellion,' and I completely understand," Di Shu nodded. "But I'm sorry to say, it won't work this time. Have you ever worked in a workplace? Think about it—when lower-level employees want to replace middle management, what's the boss's attitude?"

Di Shu hit the nail on the head, making Di Ma's expression turn ugly. Her lips, coated in lipstick, seemed to tremble.

"If you don't say it, I will—the boss would definitely encourage the lower-level employees," Di Shu said cheerfully, baring his rat teeth. "This kind of opportunity not only motivates the employees but also creates pressure for middle management, making the whole company operate in a cycle of internal competition, while the boss enjoys the benefits. Am I right?"

As Di Shu vividly described the company's operations to Di Ma, the group's opinion of him changed. He might not seem reliable, but he was quick-witted in key moments.

After a long pause, Di Ma sighed and said, "You outnumber me—I can't argue with you."

"Don't be modest, leader. Even if we have more people, it's just me talking," Di Shu said, nodding slightly to Di Ma. "If you can outargue me, go ahead."

"I'm too lazy to talk to you," Di Ma snorted coldly, turning away and limping to the door, as if preparing to leave.

The group breathed a sigh of relief—it seemed this ticking time bomb had been defused.

"Leaving already, leader? Not going to threaten us anymore?" Di Shu called out from behind, rubbing salt in the wound.

"Get lost," Di Ma snapped back irritably.

"Don't be in such a hurry to go..." Di Shu's mouth curved into a cold smile. "Since you're not threatening us anymore, now it's my turn to threaten you."