Too Clever by Half

Earlier, Dai Weisi had agreed to cooperate with Chen Ping precisely because this possibility had occurred to him.

On the surface, Dai Mubai was indeed an utter good-for-nothing, but was Tang Xiao of the Clear Sky Sect a good-for-nothing too?

The answer was no.

Tang Xiao had taken over the entire Clear Sky Sect when it was battered by wind and rain, navigated its complicated circumstances, and brought it to where it stood today. The sect had even produced six Titled Douluo.

Dai Weisi would never believe that he lacked political skill.

Dai Mubai had "disappeared." According to the Clear Sky Sect, he had gone out with Tang San and the others to seek opportunities that would rapidly improve their strength.

This was most likely true. If it were a lie, it would do nothing to benefit the Clear Sky Sect's current development.

It did not matter that Dai Mubai had washed his hands of everything. What mattered was that Tang Xiao would make certain plans for him.

Dai Weisi was indeed riding high at present, but all his actions were undoubtedly out in the open. Dai Mubai, meanwhile, was secretly gathering strength with the Clear Sky Sect's help.

Over time, having his enemy hidden while he remained exposed would put Dai Weisi at a serious disadvantage.

He had not anticipated this attack, and the enemy had genuinely intended to kill him.

Fortunately, he had seen Chen Ping at the Spirit Master Competition, and Chen Ping had not intended to kill him. Only then had he gained the chance to move into the shadows.

As for Chen Ping himself, he had not thought that far.

Those clever people, Duke Duolun and the others, had complicated the problem and even changed its very nature.

During the days he spent hiding