Strange game designer.

Chapter 726 The mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole follows behind
Not only were Black Roundworm's men stunned, but even Jia Youzhi and his men, who were almost overcome by the thick smoke inside the building, were terrified. They never expected Director Li to negotiate in this way.

First, they shot and killed the opposing leader, then drove his men into the restricted area in a truck. The whole process was smooth and seamless, as if it had been planned in advance.

"This is way better than any of Director Li's movies." Wu Wei's mouth dropped open. She had always thought that Director Li was the kind of unattractive, artistic man who didn't really like people who were into art, but she never expected that Director Li had such a hidden side.

"What are you all standing there for? Come here!" Gao Ming shouted at the building that was about to be engulfed by the fire, "Change into the Takekawa-sha's clothes, let's go!"

Those who knew the truth were either killed or driven into the restricted area. The methods that the Zhuchuan gang members originally intended to use against Gao Ming were used against them by Gao Ming. As it turns out, the methods devised by these veteran villains were indeed effective.

"Hurry up!"

Gao Ming didn't want to expose himself so quickly. His gains this time had far exceeded his expectations. This truckload of pharmaceutical equipment alone was enough to make everyone envious.

With the new drug factory now a restricted area, this stockpile of pharmaceutical tools will come in very handy.

Gao Ming sent a message to Black Crow, briefly explaining what had happened on his side, and instructed Black Crow to prepare for the rescue as soon as possible.

After his men changed their clothes and squeezed into the truck, Gao Ming covered half of his face with a mask and drove the truck outside.

When they encountered members of the Takekawa Society, they used Black Roundworm's instructions to fool them. If that didn't work, they would force their way through the checkpoint. The Third District was already in complete chaos, and since no one knew what was on the truck, no one was willing to risk their lives to stop them.

After a bumpy ride, Gao Ming drove the truck to the agreed-upon location with Black Crow before dawn. The disfigured woman and the slum dogs were already waiting for him.

They disassembled the contents of the truck and transported them into the slums via different roads.

Looking at the expensive pharmaceutical equipment, the disfigured woman's eyes reddened. She knew very well what this batch of pharmaceutical tools represented. However, precisely because she knew this, she was now even more puzzled. Why would this man who had appeared out of nowhere trust Black Crow so much? Having only met him a few times, why would he entrust such an important item to Black Crow?

Sensing the disfigured woman's gaze, Gao Ming merely smiled. His self-proclaimed proper smile appeared lewd on Li Sansi's face, instantly extinguishing any nascent curiosity the disfigured woman had. With a cold snort, she began transporting the most crucial core component.

"This woman seems to be prejudiced against me." Stroking Director Li's beard, Gao Ming couldn't figure out what the problem was. After the pharmaceutical tools were all sent away, he was about to leave with his men when Black Crow called.

"What happened?" Gao Ming knew that Black Crow was one of his own, and it was precisely because of this trust that he was able to entrust everything to him.

"The night watchmen are about to make their move. There's going to be a lot of chaos in the Third District. Be careful." Black Crow's voice was low; he seemed unable to speak freely at the moment, but he still managed to get a heads-up to Gao Ming. "Isn't the Third District always chaotic?"

“It’s different. We just found some clues. Behind Takekawa is the Municipal Council Hall, and they have close ties with the 13th District.” There was a sense of unease in Black Crow’s voice: “You may not have a concept of the 13th District. The Municipal Council Hall is built there and is the nominal administrator of this city. No district dares to confront them directly.”

Gao Ming frowned slightly; he sensed a dangerous aura.

"The Night Police's operation went too smoothly this time. The conflict between Wansheng and Zhuchuan Society was ignited, and the tension between the two sides escalated every day until the situation is completely out of control." Black Crow's voice was gloomy: "Everything happened too fast, as if there was another hand fanning the flames besides the Night Police. Wansheng went berserk and blew up Zhuchuan Society's new drug factory, which was one of the Night Police's most important targets, but unfortunately it has been destroyed. Now the Night Police and the surrounding gangs are experiencing problems with their drug supply. The Night Police are already vulnerable to infection when fighting patients, and now without drugs, everyone is very uneasy. In addition, Zhuchuan Society has sought help from all sides, bringing in forces from other districts. They won't sit idly by and watch the Night Police reap the benefits."

The Night Watchman wanted to reap the benefits, but now Crow felt that the Night Watchman was also being put on the chopping block.

"While the Night Watchers want to take over Wansheng and Zhuchuan Society, someone else has targeted them? Who has such audacity?" Gao Ming asked, a guess forming in his mind—the shrine master is about to make a move.

“Both are maintainers of order, but the sanitation workers are much more low-key. Ever since the night police completely took over the fourth district, they have been seen as a thorn in the side by many people.” Black Crow then read out a string of numbers: “Use this new number next time you contact them.”

"Don't hang up yet. I've gained some new abilities. We should meet up soon." Gao Ming wanted to test Black Crow and see what it looked like in the restricted area.

“Meet? Let’s forget about it.” Black Crow fell silent for a long time before replying, “Things have been tense lately. Many outsiders have been captured and transported to the 13th District to be buried alive. Inform the people behind you that everyone’s situation is getting worse and worse, and the purge is about to begin.”

Black Crow is in charge of a sentry post and holds a high position among the night guards, which is why he was able to gather some inside information: "I suspect that someone used the conflict between Wansheng and Zhuchuan Society as bait to lure the night guards into a trap. It's because only travelers can become night guards, and all night guards are outsiders. The city administrators didn't care before, but since we arrived, their views on outsiders have changed."

Black Crow's words further confirmed Gao Ming's guess: the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; the night watchman is just the mantis sharpening its knife, while a faceless oriole is hiding deep in the branches and leaves.

"We just need to mind our own business for now. None of the people who came in with us are easy to deal with." Those who can be sent to the torture chamber are not ordinary bastards. Gao Ming has a lot of confidence in them. The master of the Dark Shrine can't wait to start making his move. The best thing for us to do right now is to remain unchanged and wait until we have accumulated enough power or can no longer hide.

Gao Ming wasn't in a hurry. Two other dream ghosts, Gui Yuan and Yan Xizhi, followed him into the dark shrine. There was no news of them at all; they were both very good at hiding.

"The methods of dream demons vary greatly. If the master of the dark shrine only focuses on one of them, he will suffer a great loss."

Before the destruction of the Blood City of the Vast Sea, it was common for Dream Ghosts to hunt down the shrine. However, as time has passed, many ghosts have forgotten the terrifying feeling of being plundered without their knowledge.

(End of this chapter)