Chapter 589: Heroes?

"Go on and explain," Bai Lan Gou nodded and said.

"Since you leaders don't find it presumptuous, I'll say a few words..." Di Shu glanced at the group, then fully disclosed his encounter with Qi Xia during the day.

At that time, the game had three rounds left, and each round required at least one fruit to be consumed for any action. In the end, that man completely won him over with the three kumquats hidden at the door.

"That person told me... if all paths are blocked, you must choose to break the wall first." Di Shu smiled and said to the group, "I think what that leader said makes a lot of sense. It at least helped improve my mindset a bit. What do you all think?"

"But that doesn't seem like your style..." Bai Lan Gou furrowed his brow and said, "Would you be the 'Po Qiang Zhe'?"

"No, of course not." Di Shu nodded at Bai Lan Gou and said, "Leader, you know me well. No matter the situation, I could never be the 'Po Qiang Zhe.' I also told that participant that I'd wait for others to break the wall and then follow their path."

"So what's the point of you being here today?"

"Of course, I'm a 'Qiang Tou Cao.'" Di Shu scratched his head a bit embarrassedly and said, "I don't know if saying this will make you leaders angry?"

"Are you freaking sick?" Di Hu couldn't hold back anymore. "We don't need any 'Qiang Tou Cao' here. Get out!"

He had thought his words would get support from Di Gou and Di Yang, but when he looked carefully, both of them showed no reaction.

The two were lost in their own thoughts, each calculating something in their minds.

Di Yang had originally thought Di Hu was just guessing wildly, but now it seemed the situation was exactly as he had predicted.

At least one participant was out there stirring up the "Zodiac" to rebel. Without any communication or contact between the sides, this matter was already underway at full speed.

So how could this not be the work of Yang Ge?

In the entire "Zhong Yan Zhi Di," who else besides him could set up such a scheme?

Thinking of this, Di Yang looked up at Di Shu and asked, "What does 'Qiang Tou Cao' mean?"

"Hello, Leader, it's just the literal meaning." Di Shu put on a professional fake smile and said to Di Yang, "I heard a group of people here are 'breaking the wall,' so I followed along to see. If you all break the wall and it leads to an exit, I'll follow you out without a word. But if you attract the enforcers while smashing the wall, I'll immediately betray you all, letting the leaders get chopped to pieces and die without a burial ground. That's what 'Qiang Tou Cao' means."

Everyone fell silent after hearing this.

"Pei Qian Hu was absolutely right..." Di Yang also furrowed his brow and said, "You're really not likable."

"I don't mind not being likable; my purpose in life isn't to win your favor." Di Shu said seriously, "Even if you hate me to the core, I don't see any problem with that."

Di Yang didn't say anything; he just shook his head helplessly.

"So, saying this won't really make you leaders angry, right?" Di Shu smiled and said, "I'm just a small fry; it's not worth getting mad at me. Instead of wasting time on that, you might as well let me watch how you 'break the wall.' Go ahead and show me, leaders; I'll learn by observing."

The group exchanged glances, and their eyes finally settled on Di Gou.

"Why are you all looking at me?"

Di Hu snorted impatiently and said, "You heard what your person said... Can we trust him?"

"I can't say for sure." Di Gou shook his head.

Hei Yang frowned and asked, "Isn't he your friend?"

"'Friend' is just a word." Di Gou looked at the two and said, "We've only exchanged a few words and met a few times. It doesn't feel like we're mortal enemies, so I call him a 'friend.' I can't very well tell you I informed this 'old acquaintance' who I barely know about this, can I?"

"Damn... none of you are reliable." Di Hu sighed and said, "You should all be grateful. If we weren't sort of in the same boat right now, I'd beat you until you beg for mercy."

"You should be grateful too." Bai Lan Gou said, "We have no real reason to join you. The only reason we're sitting here is because we think you're still useful."

Di Yang looked at the three in front of him and felt more and more that this team was full of flaws. Everyone had their own agenda; they couldn't even pick a proper leader.

"Dog Leader." Di Shu turned his head to look at Bai Lan Gou and said, "You said someone wants to turn this place upside down, but with me added, that's only four people?"

Bai Lan Gou replied expressionlessly, "This plan only surfaced yesterday, so we're short on manpower. If you think it's not right, you can leave now. I don't care; it's not really my business anyway."

"Hey, Leader, what are you talking about?" Di Shu smiled and shrugged. "I already said I'm a 'Qiang Tou Cao.' Either we all get out together, or I'll sell you out. Leaving now would make me look principleless."

Di Shu kept wrapping up the conversation, and the group slowly fell silent, not knowing how to respond.

After a short while, a faint knocking sound came from the door.

The four exchanged glances for a moment, and Di Hu stood up to open it.

"Pei Qian Hu, stay put." Di Yang called out, "Your temper is too hot; you might scare the 'new team member.' I'll go."

"Hmph." Di Hu sat back down with a serious expression and said, "This is my operation, and now I can't even speak?"

Bai Lan Gou and She Zhu Rat both looked at him expressionlessly, making the atmosphere even more silent.

Just a few seconds later, the group heard Di Yang open the door, but before any conversation, a dull thud echoed.

"Thud!"

Before anyone could react, Di Yang was sent flying, crashing into the table in front of them and spilling all the food and fruits on the floor.

"Damn!" Di Hu shouted, jumping up and turning to see two people standing in the doorway.

In front was a short, arrogant-looking Di Zhu, and behind him was a tall, sturdy female Di Ma. The powerful attack that had sent Di Yang flying came from the short Di Zhu.

"Damn..." Di Hu frowned at Di Zhu and said, "Have you grown a bear's heart and a leopard's guts? You're daring to come into my room and hit my people?"

"Oh?" Di Zhu sneered contemptuously. "Let me correct you on two points: first, I made my move before even entering the room; second, I originally intended to hit you, not him."

By then, Di Yang had gotten up from the ground. He casually brushed off the dirt on his suit, his expression turning ugly.

"Di Zhu, although we've had our share of friction in the past, we haven't reached the point of fighting, have we?" He said, veins bulging as he suppressed his anger.