CHAPTER 758: CHAPTER 751 CALCULATIONS

A dog can’t change its habit of eating shit, Wu Meng, this guy, although he had been promoted to the team captain, his greedy nature hadn’t changed at all.

When he first entered the study and saw Wu Meng painting, Dongfang Mu thought he was just doing it casually, picking up the Wolf Brush Pen and splashing a few strokes.

Only now did he realize that Wu Meng’s painting was specifically made for him.

To think that such a painting, resembling a ghost talisman, would cost him a thousand Merit points, Dongfang Mu felt a pain in his heart, and couldn’t speak for a long time.

"This painting contains the Immortal’s True Intent, it could make even the Painting Saint feel ashamed to the point of hanging himself."

"Brother Dongfang recognizes the true value, the charm of this painting is obvious at first glance, such a masterpiece, only costing you a thousand Merit points, you definitely got a great bargain."

"Besides, once Chen Hai is dealt with and you secure the position of team leader, earning a thousand Merit points will take at most a year or two."

"Spending a thousand Merit points to buy this painting, I might earn a lot, but you absolutely won’t lose, don’t you agree?"

Dongfang Mu’s expression, caught in Wu Meng’s eyes, still carried a harmless, affable smile as he slowly began to speak.

After finishing these words, he didn’t continue to press Dongfang Mu but leisurely and calmly made himself a cup of hot tea and started to drink on his own.

"A thousand Merit points to buy your divine work, it’s my honor."

"Such a painstaking masterpiece, if you are willing to part with it, naturally, I couldn’t ask for more."

"Later, I will go to the Merit Hall and transfer those thousand Merit points to you."

While saying these insincere words, Dongfang Mu’s mouth twitched several times, and after calculating the pros and cons in his heart for a long time, he finally responded.

"Brother Dongfang is generous, these thousand Merit points will definitely be worth it!"

Satisfied, Wu Meng chuckled and continued, "This Chen Hai, he possesses an item that I need."

"When I summoned him before, I considered taking it for my own use."

"If he had been tactful enough to offer that item willingly, he definitely would have benefited, and the position of Team 7 leader wouldn’t have been yours."

"Unfortunately, this lad is unruly and doesn’t appreciate favors."

"I haven’t even revealed my true intentions to him, just tried him out a bit, but his ambitious nature was immediately exposed."

"I, Wu, handle things not caring about face, only seeking stability."

"Your visit to Team 7, although you were at a disadvantage and defeated by Chen Hai, also forced him to reveal his hidden strength."

Confident, he chuckled lightly, Wu Meng continued, "Now that we know his approximate strength, with our positions, just a little brainwork, and we can plot him dead."

"The item he has, I am determined to obtain, but acting within the camp invites complications and could lead to unnecessary trouble."

"In five days, a shipment will be sent back to our Heavenly Mansion headquarters, I will personally take on this task."

"As for the arrangement of manpower, naturally, I have the final say."

"Once we leave the mining area and are in the wilderness, just a mere Chen Hai, what storm can he stir in my presence?"

Having said this, Wu Meng stopped speaking, his face displaying a grin that was not truly smiling, and he laughed dryly.

As a practitioner of the Gou Path, he, as usual, never liked to take risks.

Although he had long seen through Chen Hai’s true Late Period Heavenly Immortal Realm, his caution also made him wary of any major trump card Chen Hai might conceal.

Dongfang Mu’s visit to Team 7 and clashing with Chen Hai? This had always been part of Wu Meng’s calculations.

Taking down Dongfang Mu took just around a hundred moves, so even if Chen Hai still had hidden strength, how much stronger could he be?

"If you are willing to take action, resolving Chen Hai is practically guaranteed."

"As long as he is dead, the shame on me would have been thoroughly washed away."

"As for the possessions on Chen Hai’s body, those are all your spoils of war, sir. No one will touch them, nor dare to entertain the thought!"

Overjoyed, Dongfang Mu quickly expressed his stance.

Originally, like others in the Enemy-breaking Camp, he had looked down on Wu Meng.

However, two days ago, Wu Meng suddenly approached him, and without lifting a finger, he forcefully subdued him to the ground using only his aura.

After experiencing this scene himself, Dongfang Mu finally understood why Wu Meng was chosen to replace Hua Qing’s position and how terrifying the strength he had hidden truly was?

When it came to Wu Meng, he was completely convinced.

Since he had agreed to take action personally, what else did Dongfang Mu need to worry about?

In the study room, the two of them muttered and discussed for a while.

More than half a two-hour later, Dongfang Mu, holding the Colorful Phoenix Howling Moon Picture, left with fulfilled steps, finally departing.

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Inside the guest hall where Team 7 was stationed.

Chen Hai, who had only been in secluded meditation for two days, was respectfully invited out by Li Kuishan and Sun Tu, and he settled down on the Taishi Chair at the head of the living room.

"Brother Chen, just a moment ago, Dongfang Mu sent a message saying our team has accepted a task. In three days, we will be escorting a batch of resources to the Heavenly Mansion headquarters."

"This matter obviously reeks of suspicion, and I’m sure that this is definitely Dongfang Mu’s scheme."

"Once we leave the mining area for the wilderness, who knows what might happen?"

"It’s likely that once we’re out, we may never return. Dongfang Mu could easily find some excuse, claiming we were attacked by the Demon Palace, and cleanly push away the responsibility!"

Visibly upset and pale, Li Kuishan reported to Chen Hai.

Not just him, Sun Tu and Fang Ji beside him also looked incredibly grim.

Faced with this situation, even though they knew something was amiss, they had no idea how to respond.

Directly disobey the order? They might not be sentenced to death, but using this as an excuse, their Team 7 would never receive any missions nor earn even a bit of merit.

To obey the command and dutifully escort the resources to the Heavenly Mansion headquarters in three days? Chances were they had a mission going out, but no mission returning.

If they really didn’t know what to do, Li Kuishan, Sun Tu, and the others wouldn’t have sought Chen Hai’s help and invited him here.

"Leaving the mining area for the Heavenly Mansion headquarters?" Hearing this, Chen Hai’s eyes lit up.

He had long been contemplating leaving the mining area to go outside, but had never found the right opportunity.

Dongfang Mu scheming against him? He’d need the ability to do so.

Under absolute power, all schemes are as fragile as clay chickens and pottery dogs, easily shattered with a flick of a hand.

In terms of realm, although he was only in the Late Period as a Heavenly Immortal, with his foundation, he feared no one unless a Daluo appeared.

"Is it just leaving the mining area for the Heavenly Mansion headquarters?"

"It’s not a big deal, with me here, all Taoist friends, rest assured."

"That Dongfang Mu is just a small team leader. He can’t control this kind of mission, there must be stronger figures from above overseeing it."

"If he behaves, then all is well, but if he really wants to try something slick, that kind of person who could be toppled with one slap, he won’t stir any waves in front of me!"

After pondering for a moment in his mind, Chen Hai smiled and responded.