Turning an Enemy into a Friend

"You didn't need to come all the way to North Rehe in an aircraft, did you?"

"I really want to know why you want to know Zuo Quan's whereabouts? What exactly did you discover about him?"

What secret does my dad have?

Zhang Xuezhou didn't open the door to the B13 Research Institute, and Zuo Teng and Zuo Denggao didn't ask to go in either. The three of them asked questions repeatedly under the eaves at the entrance.

Zuo Denggao and Zuo Teng questioned Zhang Xuezhou, while Zhang Xuezhou countered with questions to change the subject.

Zhang Xuezhou wasn't necessarily hiding any secrets, but he was simply worried about Zuo Denggao and Zuo Teng.

He was able to explain the relevant information to Wang Haoran and the others, and he knew that Wang Haoran and the others had a certain degree of risk resistance, but Zuo Denggao and Zuo Teng were just two green onions who could easily cause trouble and implicate Zhang Xuezhou.

This isn't a question of whether Zhang Xuezhou leaked secrets or not; it's a matter of Zhang Xuezhou's life.

If he were killed while he was lying in bed, where would he go to seek justice?

It's normal for him not to divulge anything. If the two brothers figured out or discovered something, that would be their skill. As for Zhang Xuezhou, he wouldn't let anything slip.

"This secret involves a very long-standing topic..."

"Don't give me that nonsense, just say three sentences to me!"

Seeing that Zhang Xuezhou was trying to stall and change the subject, Zuo Teng quickly interrupted him.

He glanced at Zuo Denggao and felt that Zuo Denggao might be somewhat superfluous, which made Zhang Xuezhou unwilling to tell the truth.

Zuo Teng knew Zhang Xuezhou all too well; this guy would say as little as possible, and it was very likely that his words would involve risks.

This made him even more curious.

Zuo Teng not only figured out what Zuo Quan had done at the Dongshan Imperial Mausoleum, Zuo Teng also wanted to understand why Zhang Xuezhou kept thinking about Zuo Quan, whether the other party had also set up a live broadcast to spy on them in Dongshan, and whether he had seen anything unusual.

"Let him talk about it at length. Anyway, it's already out, so we won't miss one more night," Zuo Denggao said after figuring out the whole story.

"You don't understand him at all," Zuo Teng said. "Don't try to outlast him. What if he gets bedridden after a while?"

"How can he be so eloquent?" Zuo Denggao found it hard to believe.

"Don't interrupt. Let's get straight to the point. Zhang Xuezhou, you need to explain clearly, otherwise our next report won't be as timely!"

Zuo Teng ignored Zuo Denggao; when it came to matters involving his father, Zuo Teng was understandably anxious.

"Is he related to Huang Daoxian?" Zuo Teng asked in a low voice, "Or is he related to the gladiolus you saw?"

"I think you can just guess about this kind of thing; there's no need to ask me," Zhang Xuezhou replied. "I'm just doing behavioral analysis of your father's habits to see if I can summarize any patterns, but you guys are acting all paranoid and making a big deal out of every single report. This kind of cooperation is too difficult for us. Maybe we should just end this cooperation!"

"No!"

Zuo Teng had just used the excuse of delayed reporting as a condition, but Zhang Xuezhou immediately backed out.

This made him somewhat uneasy, completely unaware of why the methods he used to deal with others had never worked on Zhang Xuezhou.

"I just went for a night run," Zhang Xuezhou said, shrugging. "Look, I don't have a flying vehicle, and it's quite inconvenient to get to Dongshan from here. What can I do if I find out? You guys know that Zuo Quan's flying vehicle was struck by lightning, but I know nothing about it!"

"Then ask my dad..."

"Summarize travel patterns!"

What's the secret behind this pattern?

"The number of notifications is too low; I haven't summarized it yet!"

Zhang Xuezhou's words are always so infuriating; Zuo Teng's questions are giving him a headache.

Zuo Denggao was very disgruntled. He said that if they hadn't caught up with Zuo Quan after using the aircraft, they should have returned to Western Capital City instead of coming to a godforsaken place like North Rehe.

You're definitely hiding something from me!

Zhang Xuezhou didn't tell the truth, Zuo Denggao complained, which made Zuo Teng quite angry.

He couldn't figure out anything special, but Zuo Teng believed that Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't do something without a reason.

He muttered it to himself, not knowing where he had fallen short, which was why Zhang Xuezhou knew but didn't say anything.

"Do you have any guidance for me?" Zuo Teng asked. "I am sincerely seeking your guidance!"

"You asked me for advice, but I didn't... So, do you think you can regain Zuo Quan's trust?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"You mean?"

Can you turn enemies into friends?

Zhang Xuezhou offered another suggestion, which made Zuo Teng's heart skip a beat.

With the phrases "gaining trust again" and "turning enemies into friends," Zhang Xuezhou almost singled out Zuo Quan by name, making his point crystal clear.

Zuo Teng knew Zhang Xuezhou's personality very well; if he wasn't 60-70% sure, the other party wouldn't have made such a request at all.

Zuo Denggao either didn't understand like a fool, or he didn't believe Zhang Xuezhou like Zuo Teng did. How could Zuo Teng not understand?

If someone has a strong personality, hearing such a judgment might lead them to launch a Lineage war using firearms.

"Am I and Deng Gao destined to lose?" Zuo Teng asked unwillingly.

"I can't say you're bound to lose," Zhang Xuezhou shook his head and said, "But are you willing to take the bet?"

"I bet I believe in you, I bet that Zuo Denggao and I will win, I bet on our future with Huang Daoxian..."

Zuo Teng muttered a few words to himself, feeling that winning once was already difficult, and winning repeatedly was almost impossible.

This is not a war fought by him alone, nor does it involve only the Zuo Household.

While a moment of anger may bring a quick result, it will inevitably lead to serious consequences.

Given Zhang Xuezhou's evasive and hesitant statements, and considering his various actions in Pan'an, Zuo Teng certainly wouldn't dare to gamble.

"What level of skill do I need to counteract this disastrous outcome?" Zuo Teng asked in a low voice.

"All I know is that the emperors of the Luofu Dynasty lost five times in a row, including Luo Zhong," Zhang Xuezhou whispered, "And Luo Zhong's strength is very likely that of Seventh Sequence mental intimidation expert!"

"You mean I need to reach the Seventh Sequence?"

"You don't have to be accessible!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand.

Even at the Divine Ability Realm, he wasn't confident in dealing with Huang Daoxian, let alone someone like Zuo Teng, who was in the Third Sequence.

With just one encounter, Zuo Teng would go to see his deceased parents.

Moreover, an opponent like Huang Daoxian is extremely special. The opponent is involved in the flow of fortune, and when they are attacked by the backlash of fortune, there is almost no reason to talk about it. It is not uncommon for them to use the flow of fortune to achieve a dramatic reversal of fortune.

Let alone the fact that Zhang Xuezhou and the others are likely not as strong as Huang Daoxian, even if they are slightly stronger than him, they still need to be very cautious.

Even with the help of the entire senior Sequence Committee to eradicate the purple gladiolus, they still ended up in this state. Zhang Xuezhou felt that no amount of caution was too much.

If possible, he hoped Zuo Teng would infiltrate Huang Daoxian's ranks.

As long as Huang Daoxian infiltrates and develops human society, the other side will always need a few lackeys, just like Grenas of the British Alliance State still needs a team.

Zuo Quan likely harbors deep resentment towards Zuo Teng and his associates because he fears they will discover his true identity, and he continues to suppress Zuo Teng. However, if Zuo Teng were to abandon even a small part of his role, Zuo Teng and his associates would be the easiest people to get close to Zuo Quan.

Perhaps at some point, Zuo Teng will uncover Zuo Quan's secrets, or perhaps his cooperation will bring convenience.

"I will not give in easily!"

Zuo Teng gritted his teeth.

This inevitably made Zhang Xuezhou feel a little regretful that Zuo Teng's stubbornness was hard to overcome.

But a true man can bend and stretch!

When Zuo Teng added a sentence, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but spit out a curse.

"The Seventh Sequence is just too difficult," Zuo Teng said with a sullen expression. "You guys have to save me then, lest I really get my mind controlled and can't break free, and end up being legally and legitimately killed!"

Compared to reaching the Seventh Sequence, surrendering to Zuo Quan is obviously much simpler. The only drawback is that Zuo Teng is not confident that he will not be subjected to mental control.

Only after Zhang Xuezhou guaranteed that he would help mitigate the potential psychological impact free of charge did Zuo Teng reluctantly make the choice he had no other option to make.