Shopkeeper Cao said, "Why would he toy with us? We have Heart-Devouring Worms inside us, and our lives are in his hands. What would he gain from messing with us? We should just wait for news."
"Wait? Brother Cao, you certainly have patience."
The gaunt old man spoke coldly.
Deputy Island Master Liu said, "What do you mean, Brother Zhu? Are you thinking of making trouble? That's Wang Meihua we're talking about."
The gaunt old man said, "So what if it's Wang Meihua? This is the Monster Hunting Workshop! Can you really stand being at someone else's mercy, like meat on a chopping block? It's one thing if Wang Meihua keeps his promise when the time comes. But what if he doesn't? What then?"
Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo said coldly, "What exactly do you mean, Brother Zhu? Do you want us to risk our lives in a desperate fight? Or are you confident you can persuade a True Core Old Ancestor from the Holy Court to step in?"
The gaunt old man said, "If I could persuade a True Core Old Ancestor to step in, would I be in this state now? We can only rely on ourselves to get through this crisis. Zhu Mou intends to set a deadly trap and lure Wang Meihua into it. If we work together and kill him in an instant, we can take the bottle of Heart-Devouring Worms. That is our best option."
"Besides, being under Wang Meihua's control is actually a good thing for us. At least it will lower his guard and make it easier for us to strike. What do you all think?"
"Good. A fine plan."
A voice drifted in like a ghost. The gaunt old man rolled over and fell face-first to the ground.
Shopkeeper Cao, Deputy Island