CHAPTER 1582: CHAPTER 1582: IS IT REALLY THAT HARD TO GATHER A TEAM?

In Yalan Residence, Ye Xiao lay on a soft reclining chair, while a woman with skin like jade and features as picturesque as a painting gently massaged his temples with her slender jade-like fingers.

Although she couldn’t compare to Long Keyue’s unparalleled beauty, her slightly voluptuous charm had its own appeal.

This woman was Rui’er, as Ye Xiao would call her.

Despite such an enticing scene, Ye Xiao’s mood remained unsettled, muttering complaints under his breath.

The woman remained silent, listening quietly, occasionally voicing her indignation on Ye Xiao’s behalf. This kind of compliance was much appreciated by Ye Xiao, gradually immersing him in the atmosphere.

"Young Master Ye, if you hate that Ye Haochuan so much, why not find someone to kill him?" Rui’er pouted, feeling indignant for Ye Xiao.

"I’ve not sunk low enough to resort to such despicable means!" Ye Xiao replied, frustrated. "Even if I were to kill him, I want to do it with my own hands."

"But if he used trickery to take your place, wouldn’t you feel aggrieved without teaching him a lesson?"

Ye Haochuan didn’t win against Ye Xiao through trickery. However, with Ye Xiao’s narrative, it seemed impossible Ye Haochuan won fairly.

"Hmm, tomorrow’s team battle, I must reclaim everything I lost today!" Ye Xiao gritted his teeth.

Upon hearing this, Rui’er worriedly said, "In a team battle, it’s not just you, Young Master Ye. What if that guy finds some powerful teammates? Wouldn’t you be at a disadvantage?"

"The ones I’ve found are top talents from the family. What decent opponents could that brat from the secular world possibly find?" Ye Xiao scoffed.

"You can’t say that. Now that he’s dubbed one of the five great geniuses, some with short-sighted ambitions might be willing to follow him." Rui’er retorted, "Besides, didn’t you say Director Yang values him greatly? If Director Yang sends the Yang Family experts to aid him, that’s not to be underestimated!"

"This..." Ye Xiao indeed felt worried after hearing this.

Rui’er added fuel to the fire, "Young Master Ye, it’s crucial to be wary of others! If he wins again by chance, your position might be at risk!"

"Alright, I’ll try to find some powerful people to join my team!" Ye Xiao said seriously.

Shaking her head, Rui’er said, "A single team, at most cannot exceed ten members, which isn’t a big advantage. Young Master Ye, if you form alliances with several teams, that brat would surely lose without a doubt!"

Ye Xiao felt slightly displeased upon hearing this, "Rui’er, do you not trust my strength either? If I use such despicable means, even if I win, my reputation would be ruined."

"Young Master Ye, you’re usually wise but currently blinded!"

Rui’er quipped, "You act honorable, but that brat may not. He used underhanded means to win your genius title and might scheme against you in the battle too!"

"I suspect he’s already formed alliances with other teams. If you don’t find allies, won’t you be at a disadvantage?"

"This..." Ye Xiao was persuaded again but hesitated, "What if he hasn’t formed any alliances? Wouldn’t I be ruining my reputation for nothing?"

"This is merely a precautionary move; if he doesn’t form alliances, you’re simply being proactive. Who would know what you did?"

Ye Xiao pondered and found Rui’er’s words made sense, his somber expression dissipating as he embraced Rui’er’s delicate waist, whispering near her ear, "You’re truly my strategic advisor; without you, I’d nearly fall for someone’s scheme again!"

Rui’er merely smiled slightly without accommodating him and said, "Young Master Ye, you should focus on the matters of the team battle. If there’s any delay, Rui’er certainly can’t afford to bear the responsibility!"

"Right, right, the battle is crucial, the battle is crucial!" Ye Xiao laughed, giving Rui’er’s soft lips a peck before turning to descend the stairs.

After Ye Xiao left, Rui’er’s face turned cold immediately, and she took out a specially crafted phone to dial out.

"Master, the one who stole the Soul Absorption Jewel has been found!"

"Are you certain?" an elderly voice came from the other end.

"According to the information I obtained, that guy named Ye Haochuan was reported dead during his time in the White Court Origin Realm, never returning with the main group. But now, he’s suddenly appeared, matching the headquarters’ description closely." Rui’er explained.

"Is this information accurate? You must know that every message we send now poses a great risk. If we take risks based on uncertain information, it’s not worthwhile!"

"I just confirmed it through Ye Xiao’s mouth; that brat stayed inside due to a Divine Descent. Based on the timing and cultivation, I’m eighty percent sure he’s the same person!" Rui’er asserted.

"Eighty percent is fairly good. I’ll report to headquarters now, and you continue to investigate his information and itinerary. The Soul Absorption Jewel is extraordinary, and we must be ready to retrieve it at any time!"

"Master, it’s not that complicated. That brat is participating in the Greenstone Society’s team battle. We only need to slightly take note of him during the action to regain the Soul Absorption Jewel easily!"

"Oh? That saves quite a bit of trouble. Arrange it properly, and make sure the Soul Absorption Jewel remains undamaged during the battle."

"Yes, Master!"

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"Gosh, trying to find seven people, who would’ve thought it’d be so hard!" In the tavern, Ye Haochuan sighed, rubbing his forehead.

If Ye Xiao knew Ye Haochuan not only didn’t plan to find more experts, but couldn’t even gather seven people, would Ye Xiao feel ashamed over his recent anxiety?

Langfan, Ke Yan, Liu Sheng, and Guan Ling were originally among the Genius Seven. For the remaining spot, Hu Zhong could participate using an Imprinting.

Originally there was Su Zehao, but he didn’t pass the initial selection, so he couldn’t participate. Zhu Wenjing had returned to the secular world now, leaving the last spot vacant.

"Really now, who made the rule that only those under thirty can participate, and they must pass the preliminaries? That’s too difficult!" Langfan complained beside him.

Without the restriction of being under thirty, Feng Meiyi and Yue Deng could participate; it wouldn’t be so troublesome.

"What about inviting Xun Jia?" Liu Sheng suddenly suggested.

Xun Jia developed some friendship with Liu Sheng after their last fight, and being a fan of Ye Haochuan increased the chances of getting him.

However, Ye Haochuan shook his head, saying, "For the last person, it’s best to find someone from the Phantom Sound Pavilion, so our Genius Seven Kills Formation won’t be too weakened."

The others nodded in agreement.

The Genius Seven Kills Formation is quite complex, with each person having specific roles. Main attackers, main defenders, main strategists, main support roles—all have their duties.

If we swapped someone without support skills, the Imprinting for Feng Meiyi’s Support Seal alone would hardly suffice, and the Sacrifice Formation would not fully realize its potential.

"But our relationship with the Phantom Sound Pavilion is quite strained. Where can we find someone from there to join us?" Langfan said, frustrated.

Just then, a clear voice rang out from outside the door, "Perhaps I have a solution!"