72: Prepare to leave

“You mean, now that I’ve joined the Judgment Squad, even if it’s just as an Honorary cadre, I’ll be targeted by the other two forces?”

Shen Xi frowned, saying.

He also disliked trouble.

“You’re already being targeted.”

Ye Zirou’s next words shocked Shen Xi even more.

It had been mentioned before that Kong Wen had someone behind him.

On the surface, he was the Captain of the Judgement Squad, but in reality, he was affiliated with the Council.

Kong Wen was a chess piece the Council had long ago placed in the Judgment Squad, though due to his position as merely a Captain, he was an insignificant piece.

But this time, Kong Wen had a chance to compete for a Cadre position.

Once he became a Cadre and entered the Inner City, he would be a mid-level figure in Zhu Feng City.

It was precisely because of this that the Council had secretly provided a lot of resources.

Otherwise, how could Kong Wen have made such a rapid Breakthrough to the Houtian Chucheng Realm?

Originally, according to the Council’s plan, Kong Wen was determined to win this Cadre position.

After he officially entered the Inner City, they would then find a way to maneuver him into becoming a Phoenix in the Judgment Squad.

This was a position second only to the leader and deputy leader of the Judgment Squad, a truly high-ranking position.

In this way, their Council could use Kong Wen to freely place their own people within the Judgment Squad and eventually successfully take over the Judgment Squad.

But unexpectedly, the plan was disrupted by Shen Xi.

Seeing that Chen Fang was no longer Kong Wen’s opponent, a Shen Xi suddenly appeared and killed Kong Wen, so the Council naturally hated Shen Xi to the core.

“Hiss!”

Shen Xi couldn't help but gasp.

This was not only due to being unexpectedly drawn into the conflict between the Council and the Judgment Squad, but also because he was shocked by Ye Zirou’s influence.

One must know that the Judgment Squad certainly didn’t know that Kong Wen was affiliated with the Council.

Otherwise, the Judgment Squad would not have given Kong Wen any chance to compete for a Cadre position.

Who would allow an opponent to place a chess piece on their side?

The Judgment Squad could not possibly be unaware of the saying, 'How can one allow others to snore beside their bed?'

Moreover, the Council wouldn’t be foolish enough to expose its chess piece.

But even the Judgment Squad couldn't uncover Kong Wen’s true background, yet Ye Zirou did.

This naturally surprised Shen Xi immensely.

“The Council definitely won’t act rashly against you in the short term, after all, you’re a prominent figure right now, and if anything happens to you, it will certainly attract a lot of attention, and then the Council’s plans will fall through.”

“But if some time passes and your popularity fades, the Council definitely won’t let you go. They’ve been planning for so long, and it failed because of you, an unexpected factor, so they will certainly try every method to make you die.”

This was the reason Ye Zirou sought out Shen Xi.

She was well aware of the seriousness of this matter.

Even she couldn't protect Shen Xi.

This was, after all, Zhu Feng City, and as an outsider, she couldn't intervene too much.

“So, my best option now is to leave Zhu Feng City?”

Shen Xi smiled helplessly.

Although he did intend to leave; he wanted to go home.

But leaving on his own accord and being forced to leave were two completely different feelings.

“That’s right, if you leave Zhu Feng City within three days, you should be safe.”

Ye Zirou also understood Shen Xi’s feelings.

A spirited Genius youth, who at less than twenty years old, had killed Kong Wen with his strength, should have been enjoying widespread admiration.

But he had no choice but to leave, and anyone in his shoes wouldn't be in a good mood.

“What if I leave, what about my friends…?”

Shen Xi asked again.

He could just pack up and leave, but what about Li Chengfeng, Chu He, and the others?

“Don’t worry about that. You are the main culprit for disrupting the Council’s plan, so they will stop at nothing to kill you. But your friends have nothing to do with this matter, and the Council will generally not waste time and energy dealing with them.”

“Furthermore, I cannot protect you, but protecting them is not a problem. The Council’s determination to kill them is far less than their determination to kill you.”

Being too conspicuous is sometimes not a good thing.

Shen Xi understood Ye Zirou’s meaning.

Although Li Chengfeng and the others’ strength and status were now far inferior to his, at least he still held the title of an Honorary cadre.

But because the Council hated him to the core, they would naturally spare no effort to kill him.

As for Li Chengfeng and his group, if they could be easily crushed, the Council would do it casually, but if Ye Zirou and Chen Fang were watching, the Council would naturally not risk killing a few ants.

At this moment, Shen Xi finally understood what it meant to bide one's time.

“In that case, I will make things clear to Chen Fang and the others tonight, and then I will leave Zhu Feng City.”

Shen Xi was not an indecisive person and immediately made a decision.

After arranging things for Li Chengfeng and the others, he would also go home.

“Good, by the way, where are you from? I’ll also be leaving Zhu Feng City after a while, and maybe I’ll come to visit you then.”

Ye Zirou’s pretty face blushed again.

“The Twenty-eighth City of Federal Safety City, you are welcome to visit anytime.”

Shen Xi grinned.

The fact that she could convey this message to him at such a time and offer to protect Li Chengfeng and the others was enough to call her a friend.

“From now on, if you ever encounter any trouble, no matter how far away, I, Shen Xi, will definitely help with all my might.”

“Then I’ll remember that!”

The two smiled at each other, saying nothing more.

After a brief chat, Ye Zirou also got up and left… As night fell.

Shen Xi went to the banquet as agreed.

The banquet was naturally filled with joy, and even though Shen Xi had a thick skin, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed by Liu Wensheng and the other two constantly calling him a Genius, a young talent, and a Dragon among men.

It wasn't until early morning that the few of them finally parted ways.

Shen Xi privately told Chen Fang about his departure, especially emphasizing that Kong Wen was a member of the Council, and urged Chen Fang to be careful.

After all, this time the person the Council hated most was Shen Xi, and next was definitely Chen Fang, who was the ultimate beneficiary.

However, since Chen Fang was a native of Zhu Feng City and a bona fide Cadre of the Judgment Squad, there was no need to worry about his life being in danger; he just needed to guard against the Council secretly causing trouble.

“I didn’t expect that you and I would only have known each other for a short time before you had to leave, but there are no banquets that don’t end. I can only wish you peace and success, and that you become a powerful expert who shakes the world soon.”

“As for Li Chengfeng and the others, you don’t need to worry. I will protect them and their families.”

Chen Fang promised, patting his chest.

“Thank you!”

Shen Xi cupped his hands in gratitude.

“Between you and me, although we haven’t known each other for long, I already consider you my own brother, so there’s no need for formalities.”