Netherworld Retrograde

Chapter 594: Chapter 278: Reinforcements

In the Ark Hall, Li Yelai had been waiting for a long time when Jing Lin finally entered.

“Sorry, I got held up with something and came late.” He was still wearing his battle armor, but there were fluctuations in his spiritual energy, suggesting he had just used his abilities. Not only that, but his armor also seemed somewhat damaged.

“Did you spar with a skilled opponent?” Li Yelai asked. It was not uncommon for Spiritual Ability Users to engage in real combat for practice.

“A spar? If only…” said Jing Lin somberly, “There’s been some conflict at home.”

Li Yelai’s expression changed slightly. From previous intelligence, he knew there was a mole from the Chaos faction within the Jing Family or No.3 Border City.

Had the Jing Family discovered the mole and conducted a purge?

Would this potentially expose Li Yelai’s undercover identity? I had just received this intelligence, and now you go and kill that person? Could you at least coordinate with me? Wouldn’t it be better to keep them around for a while?

“No need to worry, this matter doesn’t involve you,” Jing Lin seemed to notice Li Yelai’s concern and reassured him with a smile, “It’s just some family trouble, you know, the kind that gives me a headache…”

The main family… The Divine Son from the Yaoqing Jing Family?

What, were they forcefully trying to make Jing Nuo conceive some Divine Son?

“If you need anything, just let me know,” Li Yelai responded. The Fifth Legion was entirely under his command, and launching an attack on a Spiritual Ability Family was not a difficult task. It would only require a single order.

“Alright, if I need help, I won’t hesitate to ask,” Jing Lin nodded slightly.

Then, the two began their trade.

Li Yelai pulled out a Shatang Fruit from a cardboard box.

“Spirit Plant Shatang Fruit, it grants underwater breathing and cold resistance.”

Indeed, quite the lavish spender, this guy. Jing Lin mused internally as he took the cardboard box and said, “I’ll try it out first to see the effects, give me a moment.”

He then prepared to leave the ark.

However, at that moment, the captain spoke up, “Copper Face, Shan Cha, there’s no need for such troubles. If you wish to exchange information, just say so directly. I know countless secrets, but have never revealed them to anyone. This is the justice of the ark captain, and the ark’s fairness to you.”

Truly the captain of the ark, he had noticed that the two were hiding their communication or trading information through the ark. This wasn’t uncommon, but such cautious behavior was a first encounter.

As the captain, he knew countless secrets, from the love and hatred among the Chaotic Gods to the hiding places of the Ark Chosen Ones.

He knew them all but couldn’t reveal anything to the outside world.

Now, seeing the two secretly exchanging information, he spoke out as a reminder.

Jing Lin paused but did not respond and instead left the ark.

Li Yelai leaned back in his seat and said, “It’s always good to be careful, Your Excellency the Captain.”

“Now I’m really curious,” the captain asked with a smile, “how a Chaos Chosen like you managed to establish such connections? Why don’t you share with me? I’d like to help you out. You’re not part of the Deceit Dao or a Chosen of the Dual Gods, are you?”

Having his identity pointed out, Li Yelai was not surprised.

The fact that the ark could extract Li Yelai from the Chaos Headquarters indicated that he knew many secrets.

As for belonging to the Deceit Dao… well, that seemed quite fitting.

The Deceit Faction had woven countless conspiracies, making it understandable for their Chosen to act as double agents among humans.

They loved deceiving everything, even their own gods.

It did match Li Yelai’s current façade somewhat.

“You will know in due time, Your Excellency the Captain,” Li Yelai merely shook his head slightly and said no more, instead continuing to wait for Jing Lin.

Theoretically, there was no need for Li Yelai and Jing Lin to hide anything from the ark captain, as there were limitations on the ark’s captain. However, it was still better to be cautious.

The captain didn’t say anything more; he would eventually find out.

As the ark captain and keeper of countless secrets, he was confident of that.

Of course, by that time… after he learned all the secrets, whether he was happy or not was another matter. After all, the vehicle killer was quite fierce.

On the other hand, in the headquarters meeting room of the No.3 Border City.

Several senior officials frowned at the intelligence in their hands, “Mo Chen wants to ascend to the Supreme?”

They could hardly believe it.

They couldn’t believe that this piece of intelligence was first obtained by the Chaos side?

“What’s going on? What is the Ma Family thinking?” an elder said coldly, “Ascending to Supreme is such an important matter, why didn’t they notify us? Even if they are a Spiritual Ability Family, they are still part of humanity. We would naturally protect and support them! Why hide it from us?”

The relationship between the Spiritual Ability Families and the officials of the Giant City was ambiguous; in different Giant Cities, the union of Spiritual Ability Families and officials was also different.

Some were integrated, some were clearly separated. Although there were occasional disputes, they were all humans. When facing external enemies, they would be united.

Such concealment was too strange.

“Such a big matter, and we still needed our undercover agents to obtain it from the enemy?”

“Is it because of worry?” someone spoke up. “Is he worried there might be a human traitor among us?”

“It’s possible… but at least inform the Mad King, right?” someone said with a frown. “Does he not even trust the Mad King?”

The Old Mad King, who was sitting in the main seat, looked at the intelligence in his hands. He suddenly showed a somewhat sorrowful smile.

“So that’s how it is, Mo Chen… you really are planning to…”

The senior officials looked towards the Old Mad King simultaneously, but he put down the intelligence, “Let the Night General not worry, continue as planned. Also…”

“Have the Sword Madman personally visit the No.2 Border City, no matter what happens, protect our people. Even if it exposes the identities of the Night General and Hong Zhuang, ensure their safety!”

…

This time, Jing Lin spent over half an hour before returning inside the ark.

He brought back a wooden chest, containing some low-level materials from Extraordinary Creatures.

Between them, the trade was deemed complete.

Both left the ark separately.

Back in his room, Li Yelai and the Little Mad King quickly opened the wooden chest and found the official message within.

The official had not provided a clear response regarding the Supreme promotion, only mentioning that another powerful entity would support the No.2 Border City.

Then, the reinforcements for this operation would follow.

Judging by the time, these reinforcements should have secretly arrived at the No.2 Border City by now.

If he confirmed that his actions were unobstructed, Li Yelai could head to the Central Park in the Northern New District of No.2 Border City.

To make contact.

However, most in this group of reinforcements were unaware of Li Yelai’s undercover identity. He had to be extremely cautious when making contact.

Lastly, there was Qin Zhi.

He was a wanted criminal in the Giant City, and this could be leveraged.

Once the No.2 Border City detected Qin Zhi, regardless of his plans, they would not succeed but instead fall into an endless chase!

After reading the message, Li Yelai scrambled the paper and threw it directly into the storage space.

“How do you plan to proceed?” the Little Mad King asked quietly.

“Need to make contact with the reinforcements first.”

(Today’s writing is a bit slow, just 2k for now, will make up tomorrow)