The snow did not stop just because the four left the gym. Under the dim streetlights, a seductive figure with a purple totem mask stared in shock at the head of the Illusion Demolition Group and said, "What did you say? You want me to find a way to get close to Shen Qiang?"

"Yes." The head of the Illusion Demolition Group, wearing a blue totem mask, replied seriously, "This Shen Qiang is far more formidable than we anticipated. He has already guessed our identities, so now I can only take you away, because I'm afraid if we stay there, Shen Qiang will lose control and reveal who we are."

"If that happens, the other two guys will definitely quit and won't stay in the group." The head of the Illusion Demolition Group said, "Their presence is irreplaceable, especially the Gu Hunter. Without her, we have no way to deal with those Gu Masters."

Hearing this, the man with the green mask said somberly, "The Gu Hunter is indeed formidable, but in front of Shen Qiang, she seems to pose no threat, because her Gu Worms are like toys in Shen Qiang's hands."

"Don't underestimate her," said the man with the orange mask in a deep voice. "That girl might be a waste, but she has inherited the strength of the Dao Fruit Stage from her sect, and someone with little power but incredibly enviable luck tends to have sinister tricks up her sleeve."

"The key issue lies with Shen Qiang. He is very ambitious and domineering. I now regret suggesting bringing him into the group." The man with the green mask said, "Originally, everything was under control, but Shen Qiang has destabilized the group."

On hearing this, the four standing under the streetlamp fell into a strange silence.

"Shen Qiang says he has guessed our identities; he must be lying, playing a psychological game to intimidate us," the man with the orange mask said.

But just as he finished speaking, the head of the Illusion Demolition Group said, "No, he really has guessed it. Otherwise, he wouldn't be acting so assertively. Do you remember what he said? He doesn't believe that someone would act like a sage, wholeheartedly working to maintain the peace of the Cultivation World."

The green masked man said, "That doesn't prove anything."

The head of the Illusion Demolition Group smiled, "Stop deceiving yourselves. There is only one cultivation force in Huaxia that hopes for peace in the Cultivation World, and that's the Dragon Group. Also, I failed to control my emotions and told him that behind the Mirage is the Bounty Hunters platform."

"With Shen Qiang's intelligence, he would instantly realize that since Mirage is a Bounty Hunters platform, the Abyss of the Demon Path obviously comes from the Dark World, thus the Illusion Demolition Group must be from the Dragon Group. There's no way we can fool him."

"The Gu Hunter and the arrogant sect both view the Dragon Group as a plague. Once Shen Qiang reveals everything, those two will not only quit the Illusion Demolition Group but will also turn against us—a certainty that cannot be doubted."

The man with the orange mask said with envy, "Shen Qiang is just a lucky hooligan with some sleazy tricks. We can't let him act recklessly. I think we should avoid those two and warn him. If he doesn't behave, we should teach him a lesson."

"I second that. I think it's feasible," agreed the man with the green mask. "He's a consultant for the Dragon Group. Since he guessed we are from the Dragon Group, he should comply with what we say, but instead, he usurped the group, forcing the other two to leave, appointing himself the vice-captain, which is absolutely intolerable."

The seductive voice with the purple mask said, "Yes, Shen Qiang is too arrogant and disdainful of others. If we don't teach him a lesson, he'll walk all over us."

Hearing their words, the head of the group, wearing the blue mask, spoke greedily, "Do you know what a hero is?"

Looking at their startled faces, the head of the Illusion Demolition Group with the blue totem mask spoke softly, "A hero is someone like Shen Qiang—strong and ambitious. He has already defined good and evil within his heart and won't entrust his fate to anyone."

"Neither the Dragon Group nor the major sects can intimidate him. He joined the group to negotiate with us, not out of fear but because he's preparing to take action against the group. His ambition doesn't allow any threats nearby."

"So, abandon your thoughts of teaching him a lesson, because he will tear you apart like a hungry wolf, even if he's realized you might be from the Dragon Group."

"Captain, what are you saying? Are you afraid of him?" the orange-masked man asked.

The head of the Illusion Demolition Group laughed, "Aren't you afraid? Do you think the four of us can really take down Shen Qiang and his followers now? The reality is, once we start fighting, Shen Qiang's men will pin us down or even poison us before we get close."

"His reckless actions could destroy the group," the man with the orange mask said, "We need to kick him out."

The head of the Illusion Demolition Group laughed, "Sometimes, things are not always bad. Shen Qiang is very powerful, especially his methods of using poison, which are absurdly strong. So don't overthink it. Shen Qiang is smart and ambitious. I'm glad to have such a worthy opponent around."

"Moreover, we all know that from the moment we joined the Illusion Demolition Group, there was no going back to the Dragon Group. The past is gone, so now the Illusion Demolition Group is everything to us. There's no point in trying to use our former identities to intimidate Shen Qiang—that's useless."

"So next, I need the seductress to get close to Shen Qiang. I must know what he intends to do. His biggest flaw is his lust for beauty, so perhaps we can control him."

"Additionally," the head of the group raised an eyebrow, "send the information on Arrogance and Sloth to Shen Qiang to prevent him from acting impulsively and ruining the group."

"When should we send it?" the man with the orange mask asked.

The head of the group sighed and said, "Now."

Then he suddenly laughed, "Shen Qiang is so interesting. Two tigers cannot be on the same mountain. Does he really think he can topple me and become the master of the group?"

Heshenghe Mountain Villa, front yard.

Pointing with his hand at the Demons' residences, Shen Qiang said, "There are plenty of rooms. Whether you can find one to your satisfaction depends on your own ability. Remember, do not cause them serious injuries, because if you do, I will be very angry."

With that, he ignored the increasingly heated gaze of the big guy and those cold-eyed Great Demons.

Amid their sudden outburst of conflict, Shen Qiang calmly took out his phone, which had received a message. He immediately saw that it was information from the group, and to his surprise, it was about Arrogance and Sloth. Moreover, what caught his attention was a girl on WeChat trying to add him, with the note 'You Brightened My Little Youth.'

Her profile picture was of a young woman beneath a cherry blossom tree, with a fox mask covering half her face. Her friend request message was: Captain, I'm Sloth.

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