148: The ramblings of attitude change!

“What? You want to attack the Zhaijie Institute at this critical juncture?”

Whisper couldn’t believe his ears. Was this guy really that bold?

He originally had plans in that regard.

Whisper even had an informant planted within the Zhaijie Institute.

But what time was it now?

The Great Xia's God had Awakened, and the Night Watcher was frantically suppressing the Ancient God Church all over the world.

At a time like this, instead of hiding and developing in secret, you were actively seeking trouble?

“Your idea is too risky and completely impractical. Do you even know what kind of place the Zhaijie Institute is?” Whisper scoffed at Song Zhong’s suggestion.

Now, Whisper was filled with vigilance towards Song Zhong.

He opposed Song Zhong's proposal not because he didn't want to cause trouble for the Zhaijie Institute—otherwise, Whisper wouldn't have gone to such lengths to turn the high-ranking officials within the Zhaijie Institute.

The two previous failures had made Whisper lose a lot of Face, so he had already laid groundwork in the Zhaijie Institute.

His goal was to make a spectacular comeback and regain his lost Face.

This time, Whisper had originally intended to make a grand return, reclaiming everything he had lost.

But he never expected that Song Zhong, this detestable fellow, also had his sights set on the Zhaijie Institute.

Was this guy completely incompatible with him? Every time they met, nothing good ever happened.

Therefore, Whisper had to find a reason to stop Song Zhong's initiation.

“Heh heh, are you really that timid?”

Song Zhong tapped the armrest, “At a time like this, no one would expect us to attack the Zhaijie Institute. The saying ‘the most dangerous time is also the safest time’ applies here.”

“Your idea is too risky. What kind of place is the Zhaijie Institute? It’s heavily guarded at all times. You’re underestimating the Night Watcher too much.”

Whisper seemed to feel that his argument was not convincing enough, so he said to Yue Huai:

“Lord Yue Huai, I think it’s better to be cautious. There’s a Master guarding the Zhaijie Institute.”

However, Yue Huai said to Song Zhong, “Song Zhong, tell us your thoughts!”

“What if there’s a Master guarding it? I suppose Whisper doesn’t know that the Master has already been severely injured by Indra, right? He won’t pose any threat to us for a short period,” Song Zhong said.

Whisper’s expression was awkward, “Injured doesn’t mean dead. That’s a human ceiling, and those special teams could reinforce at any time.”

“Whisper! Whose side are you on, anyway?” Song Zhong’s temper flared. “You keep whining and only boosting others’ morale while dampening our own.”

“If the Ancient God Church were full of cowards like you, we might as well line up and surrender at the Zhaijie Institute. What are we even discussing here?”

After being verbally abused by Song Zhong, Whisper could no longer maintain his gentlemanly image. He suddenly stood up on his throne.

“Song Zhong, you’re slandering me! You’ve been targeting me from the start. Before, at Jin'nan Mountain, you killed one of my Clones, and I didn’t say anything. But now, in this urgent situation, you insist on attacking the Zhaijie Institute. Tell me, what are your true intentions?”

“Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing? We’re all Ancient Gods, can we please maintain some decorum?” Qian Mo, seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, quickly stopped Whisper.

“What image am I supposed to maintain? I see it now, you’re all siding with this guy. So what if I failed twice in a row? What? Do you think I’m useless now?”

Whisper sounded like a wronged little wife, his voice becoming hysterical.

“Huh? What are you saying? Everyone is working for the Church; there’s no favoritism. Calm down, Whisper, we never meant that,” Qian Mo quickly said.

“Enough! This is the Ruined Church, not a relationship mediation show.” Yue Huai spoke. He now looked at Whisper and felt that this guy was becoming increasingly useless.

To be so easily provoked, where was the demeanor of an Ancient God?

Whisper also realized his loss of composure and reluctantly sat back down in his seat.

Seeing that Whisper had calmed down, Qian Mo began to ease the awkward atmosphere.

“Song Zhong, actually, there’s a question I’ve always wanted to ask you: why are you so intent on attacking the Zhaijie Institute?”

“Heh heh, do you want to hear the truth, or a lie?”

“Of course, the truth.”

“It’s simple. There should be many talents in the Zhaijie Institute, and I need to expand my subordinates.”

Song Zhong pointed at Whisper, “You two are very experienced, so let’s not talk about that for now. Let’s take Whisper as an example; he has many followers and can act freely. But what about me? I only have these two zombies right now.”

“When you’re out and about, you make your own Face. Without some power of my own, how can I get by? After all, I’m not just Song Zhong now, but also the fourth God of the Ancient God Church.”

What Song Zhong said was both true and false.

His goal in wanting to break into the Zhaijie Institute was indeed to release the prisoners inside and then develop them into his followers.

As for the reason about Face, that was, of course, made up on the spot.

After listening to Song Zhong’s explanation, everyone expressed understanding. Indeed, it was normal for a newcomer like him to want to develop his own power.

Yue Huai saw that the time was right and said:

“Both of you have valid points.”

“Song Zhong, don’t resent Whisper. He also has a point. The Zhaijie Institute has always been a top priority for the Night Watcher. One could say that, apart from the Night Watcher Headquarters in Shangjing City, that place is the most heavily guarded.”

Hearing that Yue Huai was still supporting him, Whisper felt much better.

“However, as the saying goes, ‘nothing ventured, nothing gained.’ Song Zhong’s idea isn’t impossible. If this matter truly succeeds, it could greatly enhance the strength of our Ancient God Church.”

“In short, my opinion is that this risk is worth taking. What are your thoughts?”

“I agree!” Qian Mo said. “And I think this is also an opportunity to train a newcomer. It’s truly rare to see such an ambitious newcomer now.”

Upon hearing Qian Mo’s words, Whisper immediately made a judgment in his mind.

These two old guys, it seemed, were planning to let Song Zhong carry out the attack on the Zhaijie Institute by himself?

If that were the case…

Whisper's heart, which had died down, perked up again. Heh heh, you, alone with two zombies, are going to attack the Zhaijie Institute? Isn't that suicide?

No, no, no, Song Zhong was his closest comrade, how could he stand by and do nothing?

I must help him with all my might!

Mutual assistance is a good habit of mine, Whisper.

For example, when Song Zhong is about to act, I'll have my informant in the Zhaijie Institute secretly leak this news to the higher-ups of the Night Watcher.

That way, things will definitely become interesting.

“I agree too!” Whisper raised his hand. “And didn’t Song Zhong just say he was short on manpower? I can give some of my followers to Song Zhong to command.”

“For the sake of our Ancient God Church, I will fully support Song Zhong.”