Chapter 803: Chapter 591: The Ruthlessness of the Superior
Zong Ge assesses that it’s unlikely for the mercenaries from the Snowbird Port branch to suffer an enemy attack, which puzzles Zi Di.
She directly pursues the basis and logic behind this.
Zong Ge replies, “Our main enemy now is this mysterious force hidden in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom.”
“We have already faced them several times.”
“It’s like two armies facing each other; encountering them multiple times, you can judge the opposing leader’s character, thinking traits, and behavioral patterns.”
Zi Di nods slightly, “So?”
Zong Ge continues, “According to the impression I’ve established of this group of enemies, their leader is very strong.”
“The attack plans he (or she) makes are both steady and sharp.”
“The steady aspect is evident as, after I counterattacked and killed three Golden Level foes, we weren’t attacked for a long time.”
“The sharp aspect is shown in that his (or her) attacks often target our weaknesses.”
“For example, when I intimidated the enemy, they weren’t discouraged but immediately changed the attack position. They wiped out our transport team, do you remember?”
Zi Di: “Of course, I remember.”
Zong Ge: “This is how they repeatedly strike at our weaknesses, forcing us into chaos or at least making us reveal more cards.”
“And our response was to secretly transport goods using the guild of Snowbird Port City Lord. At one point, supply continued, and the enemy couldn’t probe the outcome temporarily. In such cases, they immediately attacked the alchemy workshop in Snowbird Port.”
Zong Ge’s eyes are sharp, continuing the analysis, “In my opinion, the enemy’s devised attack plan is excellent.”
“In terms of military power, the enemy must have done detailed calculations, deploying Transcendents, several Silver Level individuals, and only one Golden Level.”
“This military power is just enough to smoothly destroy our four alchemy workshops.”
“Achieving just this is already quite challenging. Accurately deploying military forces on the battlefield is not a common occurrence, and the difficulty to achieve it is not low.”
“Shuanglian’s unexpected assistance caught them off guard. However, soon after, they made amends. Now Shuanglian, Bu Quan, and even Honey Snow Tower have disappeared. Such losses are quite severe!”
Zi Di nods, very agreeable but also thankful, “If we hadn’t timely deepened collaboration with the Lijian family, relying on their power for medicine making, distribution and sales, our business plan would have definitely failed by now!”
Zong Ge continues, “The enemy is well aware of the Lijian family cooperating with us. With their hidden massive force, can’t they destroy the Lijian family’s alchemy workshops?”
“Of course not.”
“But until now, we haven’t seen any attacks on the Lijian family’s workshops.”
“This is because these alchemy workshops are no longer our weaknesses.”
“The Lijian family’s industry is vast; destroying these alchemy workshops or even factories won’t hit us hard.”
Analyzing to this point, a sharp gleam flashes in Zi Di’s eyes.
She understands Zong Ge’s earlier judgment, “You mean, even if the branch is destroyed, total annihilation doesn’t hit us hard!”
“Naturally.” Zong Ge says without hesitation, “The Big guy has already been taken, the biggest loss is merely the demon energy ship itself.”
Zi Di takes a deep breath, “You seem to forget, the branch still has other survivor companions like Chi Lai and Menshi, the Silver Level like them, and the two teams you’ve painstakingly trained…”
Zong Ge interrupts, “Even if all these are annihilated, our main strength remains intact, isn’t it?”
“Chi Lai and Menshi’s potential is exhausted, though they’re excellent Silver Level individuals, they’re not irreplaceable.”
“And the two teams I trained have never formed a unified structure, only considered as grassroots phase.”
“As for Mu Ban and Bai Ya, they’re not even Transcendents. Their utility fades away outside the peculiar Mysterious Monster Island, nearly negligible.”
“Their current largest role might be serving as bait.”
Zi Di coldly questions, “Do you know what you’re saying?”
Zong Ge rightfully, without retreat or guilt, “Of course I know.”
“This is precisely what I’ve always wanted to say!”
“Our squad leader, he’s too kind and generous.”
“Expanding, recruiting personnel, acting in the name of the Mercenary Group, these I agree with.”
“But if cherished excessively, these people aren’t our strength but instead our burden!”
“Do you think that by recruiting them and leading them, we still have to shield them from storms?”
“This isn’t playtime.”
“We are seeking opportunities, atoning to the Empire; we are fighting for our lives!”
Zong Ge continues, “In current circumstances, we need these people to quickly enhance their military qualities.”
“Possibly, they may become our retreat when leaving the island.”
“Of course, mainly serving as bait.”
“We can use the powers from the Lijian Family, Snowbird Port City Lord, and briefly set up an ambush. If the enemy truly takes the bait, it surely will leave a deep impression on them.”
“Though it’s sea military training, the space technology of the Lijian Family can certainly hide the ambush troops.”
“Certainly, regarding this bait ambush plan, I personally think the success rate is low. But trying is always right.”
Zi Di falls into a prolonged silence.
She knows Zong Ge’s words make much sense.
Among survivors, in the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps, Zi Di is a Transcendent, more importantly, a Superior.
There’s no justification for her, as a Superior, to risk various life-threatening dangers to protect Lower Positions. Instead, let the Lower Positions enjoy the fruits.
“From Zong Ge’s perspective, saying this is reasonable and logical.”
“But from my perspective, it’s not the case.”
This is because Zi Di is aware of the Blood Core’s existence!
“The Blood Core can change a person’s aptitude.”
“Since aptitude can change, the value of other survivors is formidable.”
“The most important is loyalty. They’re on the same boat with us, with innate loyalty and seasoned comradeship through life and death.”
“I’ve already tested most of their bloodlines, and the Bloodline Purification Array is complete. The hardest part is crossed, Lan Zao has benefited…”
At this stage, sacrificing these survivors is too wasteful.
Zi Di is a businesswoman.
Business people like and are accustomed to weighing pros and cons, calculating gains and losses.
In this regard, indeed, Zi Di and Zong Ge are quite similar.
So, Zi Di understands Zong Ge.
But she cannot tell Zong Ge anything about the Blood Core now.
“Zong Ge is already Golden Level; squad leader isn’t yet.”
“If he knows about the Blood Core, how might he act then?”
Zi Di finds it hard to guarantee Zong Ge’s subsequent reaction, and can’t handle potentially bad aftermath.
After pondering a moment, Zi Di finally speaks, “Just do as you say, but I need to call over Fat Tongue.”
Zong Ge immediately agrees, “Of course, he’s the elder of Purple Vine Chamber of Commerce, can refine Level 0 secret orders. This helps us in uncovering Purple Vine Secret Stash.”
“What about Sanda?” Zi Di asks.
Zong Ge has no hesitation, “He surely stays there.”