Chapter 1921: Chapter 1914: Me
Zhang Menglong never expected that he could be so lucky as to directly deceive Ose, a great general, back to Illusion City in just one trip. He even used an elixir to temporarily alter Ose’s aura and strength, so even the spies Vic had placed around Zhang Menglong did not notice anything amiss.
Moreover, Ose gathered a group of former subordinates from Rosa Fortress City. Although not everyone was present, many still came, totaling over a hundred people, all at the Peak of Dao Realm!
However, after taking the elixir, in Vic and the others’ eyes, Zhang Menglong seemed to have gathered a bunch of people from somewhere, but they were all below the Fifth Grade of Dao Realm, incapable of stirring any trouble. To his underlings, who numbered in the millions of Dao Realm experts, this number was not even a fraction and was downright laughable.
Of course, Zhang Menglong wanted exactly this result! He planned to develop in secret and then amaze everyone!
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Gradually, the entire Illusion City stabilized, and both production and life had resumed the rhythm of the former Rosa Fortress City. Everyone also regarded this place as their new home.
During this period, Zhang Menglong earned a fortune, especially his snack street, which was even more prosperous than the sales point for Soul Shard Suppressors.
"Boss, Mr. Vic sent an invitation, asking you to come over for dinner tonight!" Zhang Menglong had just finished refining a batch of Soul Dividing Pills when Wu Yang approached him.
During this time, Wu Yang had become Zhang Menglong’s most competent assistant. He managed the affairs of Illusion City meticulously and did not neglect his own cultivation process, still racing ahead of more than eight thousand people.
"Oh?" Zhang Menglong took the invitation letter and immediately showed a playful expression, "It seems that our City Lord Vic is getting a little impatient!"
"Boss, this obviously looks like a banquet with ulterior motives. We shouldn’t go!" The others still didn’t know that Zhang Menglong had invited someone as powerful as Ose. During this period, he was just hiding in the city management bureau, indulging in food and drink every day. People only knew he had a large stature, a bold personality, and could eat. Little did they know why Zhang Menglong appointed such a person as a director.
But no one doubted Zhang Menglong’s decision. In their eyes, Ose must have some special abilities; otherwise, how could he impress someone as strict as Zhang Menglong?
"We’ll go! Why not go? Not only will we go, but we’ll go cheerfully!" Zhang Menglong stood up, "I’ll prepare a generous gift for him first. We can’t let anyone say we lack manners!"
Wu Yang was naturally puzzled. Vic’s power was unfathomable. Zhang Menglong had recently told them to be cautious of this person and avoid conflict wherever possible. How did his attitude suddenly become so much stronger?
However, Wu Yang knew Zhang Menglong’s character well. If Zhang Menglong dared to flaunt, there must be a reason he dared to do so, signifying he had confidence in dealing with Vic!
"Alright! Since the boss insists, then tonight we’ll watch the show!" Wu Yang smiled knowingly. He calculated and realized that a major event would occur tonight, and ten to one, Vic would face a bloodshed disaster.
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Zhang Menglong arranged Vic’s residence in the innermost circle and even constructed a castle mirroring the City Lord’s Mansion of Rosa Fortress City for him.
At the agreed time, Zhang Menglong brought Wu Yang and a few others, including Banak, to the banquet.
Vic was wearing rather decent attire. His life in Illusion City had noticeably enriched him. Seeing Zhang Menglong arriving, he greeted him with a smile.
"Old fox!" Zhang Menglong chuckled softly and then forced a professional smile.
Though it seemed like just an ordinary dinner party, Gou Dan informed Zhang Menglong that at least tens of thousands of Dao Realm Martial Artists were lurking nearby, including his group of Ninth Grade and Peak confidants.
They had tried their best to suppress their aura but still couldn’t escape Gou Dan’s detector.
"City Lord Gu Xiao has finally arrived; we’ve been eagerly awaiting your grand presence." Vic shook Zhang Menglong’s hand, and those behind Vic also showed Zhang Menglong friendly smiles.
"Well, well, thank you, Mr. Vic, for lavishly entertaining us today." Zhang Menglong complimented generously.
"City Lord Gu Xiao jests. All these items here are from your place; you’ve probably grown tired of them long ago. Unfortunately, our barren land couldn’t furnish better food to treat City Lord Gu Xiao. Please forgive us."
"Hahaha, let’s skip the formalities and go in for dinner!"
"Oh, yes, yes! Look at me, forgetting to host the guests first. Please come inside!"
Vic welcomed Zhang Menglong and his group into his manor. There was even a stage built before the dining table where a band was playing captivating music.
"Please sit!" Vic urged them to take their seats, "Come, pour wine for Mr. Gu Xiao."
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Like an ordinary banquet, Zhang Menglong and Vic conversed with laughter, sometimes chatting about the bizarre occurrences in Endless Land from the past, sometimes discussing the future plans for Illusion City, appearing as if they were two close partners.
"Brother Gu Xiao, I’ve always been curious," Vic suddenly shifted the topic to Zhang Menglong.
"Oh? Curious about what?"
"Brother Gu Xiao, how did you manage to construct such a vast city like Illusion City in such a short time? And where did you find so much meat? I’m really curious."
"It’s just tricks, nothing worth mentioning," Zhang Menglong dismissed it, "I actually have many other skills, like fixing screens or fortune-telling. Why don’t I do a reading for Mr. Vic today?"
"Fortune-telling? Predicting the future seems quite absurd, Brother Gu Xiao. The future is unpredictable, and even if possible, I’ve heard such secret arts require enormous manpower and resources, even sacrificing life as a cost."
"My method isn’t that complicated!" Zhang Menglong pulled out a set of Tarot cards, "Mr. Vic can directly choose three cards!"
Vic was skeptical yet still drew three cards, each depicting symbols he could not comprehend. But despite the disbelief, superstition can be persuasive. Vic looked at Zhang Menglong and asked, "Brother Gu Xiao, what does this mean?"
Zhang Menglong took the three cards and, upon inspection, frowned immediately, prompting a slight shift in Vic’s expression.
"Mr. Vic’s hand doesn’t look very promising," Zhang Menglong shook his head, "In the near future, Mr. Vic may face a bloodshed disaster!"
