Chapter 833: Best Timing

Qi Xia walked forward without looking back, having largely confirmed the positions of all the Sheng Xiao on the map.

Apart from Long, the other seven could be secured, since he and Di Hu were already pursuing a two-pronged strategy against them.

Now, this cycle of Lun Hui was about to end. Originally, these Sheng Xiao wouldn't have cared about the concept of a ten-day Lun Hui, but things were different now. They should realize that they couldn't achieve this on their own—they would definitely need help from the Can Yu Zhe.

However, once the Can Yu Zhe experienced Yan Mie, many of their memories could be wiped away, reducing the success rate of their rebellion once again.

So, if they wanted to act, they had to seize this opportunity.

Qi Xia knew he had done his best to understand the hearts of these eleven Sheng Xiao. Most of the Di Ji among them were people he had once trusted, and now it was time to cash in on that trust.

There were a few others who hadn't had much connection with him in the past, but through recent interactions and Di Hu's subtle probing, they had enough reasons to stand on his side.

As an ordinary Can Yu Zhe, inciting over a dozen Sheng Xiao to join in rebellion sounded utterly absurd no matter how you thought about it.

Yet, through Qi Xia's maneuvers, the arrow was already nocked on the string.

Now, only two things remained to be done.

First, determine who could stand with the Can Yu Zhe, for which he needed to meet Chu Tianqiu in the game of Di Long.

Worst-case scenario, if Chu Tianqiu's abilities fell short of expectations and he lacked capable subordinates, the representative for the Can Yu Zhe would have to be chosen from the other two factions.

Qi Xia turned his head and glanced into the distance, toward the direction of Mao. The "needle" planted through Chen Jun Nan was about to serve its true purpose.

They had never been mere "mercenaries"—their goal from the start was to kill the divine beasts.

"Too bad about Qian Wu..." Qi Xia muttered to himself. "No, I'm overthinking it. Qian Wu isn't dead; he should be in prison with Zhou Liu right now, using Zhou Liu's Chuan Yin to gather his teammates. After all, their teammates are scattered throughout the city."

After saying that, Qi Xia felt a brief dizziness in his brain, which quickly faded away.

Regaining his composure, Qi Xia sorted out the second thing he needed to do: meet Yan Zhi Chun.

She was another "needle," besides Mao and the Sheng Xiao.

The Ji Dao Zhe.

This "needle" was exceptionally unique. They knew the full truth about the Zhong Yan Zhi Di and were willing to stand against the Can Yu Zhe, enduring isolation in the shadows, making them undetectable.

In this city, any strong individual who emerged had only a few places to go.

Either Tian Tang Kou, or Mao, or Ji Dao.

Qi Xia had given them up to seven years to gather the strong ones.

Even if some slipped through the net and didn't join these three factions, Qi Xia would find a way to turn them into his allies.

Whether it was people like Chen Jun Nan and Qiao Jia Jin, who were arranged in his room, or wanderers like Su Shan and Qin Ding Dong.

The timing now seemed just right—whether for the Can Yu Zhe or the Sheng Xiao, it was the most suitable state for rebellion in history.

Thinking of Su Shan, Qi Xia suddenly remembered something and turned back to look at Qin Ding Dong.

"What's up, Qi classmate?"

Just as Qi Xia was about to speak, he realized someone was missing behind him: "Where's Chen Jun Nan?"

The two turned around and saw that only after a long delay did Chen Jun Nan come running out of the Di She game area.

"Hey! Chatting away, are we?!" Chen Jun Nan approached with a big smile. "Young master here just expanded his knowledge—that old guy's game is full of tricks."

"Doesn't matter." Qi Xia said. "We probably won't get involved in his game."

Qin Ding Dong paused for a moment and said: "Qi classmate, what were you going to ask me earlier?"

After hearing that, Qi Xia turned his face and thought for a bit before asking: "Did you know Su Shan before?"

"Yeah, Xiao Shan and I used to be... good friends." Qin Ding Dong gave an awkward laugh. "Even though I killed her once, she's not a bad person."

"Has she Hui Xiang?" Qi Xia asked.

"Yeah." Qin Ding Dong nodded. "Why not just ask me directly about Su Shan's Hui Xiang? I knew about it before. Too bad she's dead now..."

"No, she's not dead." Qi Xia said.

After saying that, Qi Xia felt a bit strange, as a slight dizziness passed through his brain, but it quickly subsided.

"Not dead...?" Qin Ding Dong was stunned, and Qiao Jia Jin and Chen Jun Nan beside him showed odd expressions.

"Yes, she should be..." Qi Xia paused, then continued, "standing in the place where you thought she died, and she'll probably reunite with you all soon."

"Lao Qi..." Chen Jun Nan spoke up at this point, "I think you should stop saying stuff like that... It feels weird..."

Qi Xia reached up to rub his forehead and said: "But it's a necessary means..."

Though he said it was necessary, Qi Xia still felt uneasy in his heart. He'd said similar things before without issues, but this time, there was that faint dizziness.

Could it be because Mao suffered heavy casualties in the Tian Ma Shi Ke... and there are too many people who need to be revived?

"Looks like I have to throw away all reason..." Qi Xia muttered to himself, "I still have room to grow."

"Lao Qi...?" Chen Jun Nan called out tentatively again, "What are you mumbling about?"

"Nothing." Qi Xia shook his head. "Qin Ding Dong, what is Su Shan's Hui Xiang?"

Although Qi Xia had seen the moment Su Shan activated her Hui Xiang, he still didn't know what ability she had used.

"It's Ling Shi." Qin Ding Dong replied. "Hasn't anyone told you? Her eyes can not only see through Hui Xiang, but also perceive the 'essence.'"

"So she's the Ling Shi." Qi Xia nodded. "The person we're looking for is right beside us—makes sense."

Just as Qi Xia finished speaking and was about to lead the group forward, his brain suddenly felt disordered again.

"Wait..." He lowered his head, stroked his chin, and then asked, "Qin Ding Dong... Can Ling Shi see through things?"

"What do you mean by 'see through'?" Qin Ding Dong asked. "Probably not for reading someone's mind."

"Not minds, just things like cards."

"Of course it can." Qin Ding Dong nodded. "If we're talking about that, Ling Shi includes some Tòu Shì capabilities."

After that, Qiao Jia Jin and Chen Jun Nan both understood what Qi Xia meant.

"In other words..." Qi Xia looked at Qiao Jia Jin and Chen Jun Nan, "The research direction of Tian She was ultimately wrong... The Xian Fa in this place isn't Ji Ju Fei Niao at all."