"What? Liu Xing, why would you even consider cooperating with the Ghouls?" Chen Wenbin exclaimed in disbelief.
Liu Xing smiled and nodded, speaking earnestly, "Why not? You all should know that Ghouls are intelligent beings, and they were originally humans cursed to become Ghouls. Therefore, their way of thinking should still lean towards humanity. So, I believe we can convince them to cooperate."
Yin En raised an eyebrow, sounding skeptical, "That may be true in theory, but they are already Ghouls, not humans. Liu Xing, what do you have to offer them for cooperation? Don't tell me you know how to turn Ghouls back into humans."
Liu Xing shook his head; he certainly didn't know that kind of magic. "No, I don't, but I know someone in Ziwu City who might know how to turn Ghouls back into humans."
"You mean the High Priest of the Godless Shrine?" Yin En instantly understood whom Liu Xing was referring to.
Liu Xing nodded and said with a smile, "Exactly, I'm talking about her. Haven't you heard the saying that in places where venomous snakes roam, you can often find herbs that can cure snake bites? So, since these Ghouls are cursed humans, there must be a way to break the curse. The High Priest of the Godless Shrine clearly has magical abilities, and I've noticed that from the Godless Shrine's mountain, you can see both the undeveloped area and this Rose Graveyard. So, I have reason to believe that the High Priest of the Godless Shrine is a watcher, keeping an eye on the Killer Demon and the Ghouls' activities."
Yin En furrowed his brow, still somewhat doubtful, "Liu Xing, I think you're making a lot of assumptions here. Even if the High Priest of the Godless Shrine has the power to break the Ghouls' curse, why would she do it? As a member of the Kanna Family, she must despise these Ghouls, especially since they killed Sawada Tomohiko's wife, who was also from the Kanna Family."
"Yes, that's the crucial question. I plan to visit the Ziwu City Library later this afternoon, hoping that Library Director Kuroba Naoki can guide me. If I can uncover the truth about what happened in the past, I should have a chance to persuade the High Priest of the Godless Shrine to lift the curse on the Ghouls. Then, we can gain their assistance, and with the Ghouls' help, dealing with the Dark Willow Gang shouldn't be a problem," Liu Xing said seriously.
Yoh Asakura, who had been mostly silent, couldn't help but speak up, "Liu Xing, you're playing with fire here. If you make one wrong move, it could be game over for you."
Liu Xing nodded in agreement, but he still held his ground, "No risk, no reward. Given the current situation, if we want to deal with the Dark Willow Gang, we need extra help. Yin En may have a chance to seek assistance from the Sawada Family, but they are part of the righteous path and may not have the manpower. Dark Willow Gang, on the other hand, as part of the underworld, has many members, and they won't hesitate to act aggressively."
Yin En nodded, reluctantly admitting that Liu Xing was right. In the current situation, the Sawada Family couldn't match the Dark Willow Gang's strength.
"Furthermore, Dark Willow Gang has the support of the Ziwu City Mayor. Even if Sawada Family wants to help us, they will be limited by various constraints. So, we can't put all our eggs in one basket. I believe the Ghouls will be our best allies, as they represent the true darkness," Liu Xing continued, seizing the moment.
At this point, Yin En wanted to say more, but he ultimately sighed and said earnestly, "Liu Xing, you're right. We can't rely solely on the Sawada Family's help. However, I still think your idea is too risky. We only suspect that Rose Graveyard might be the Ghouls' hideout, and it will be extremely difficult for you to even meet them, let alone negotiate cooperation."
Chen Wenbin nodded in agreement, adding, "Yes, Yin En is right. Partnering with Ghouls is like seeking the tiger's skin. The risk is exceedingly high. Personally, I can only offer you moral support."
Yoh Asakura, who had remained silent, nodded in agreement, indicating his stance.
Liu Xing had anticipated their reactions from the beginning, so he smiled and nodded, saying, "I understand your concerns. But for now, it's just an idea. I won't take any risks until I'm fully prepared."
As Liu Xing spoke, he kept an eye on a patch of grass nearby.
Indeed, Liu Xing had thought of cooperating with the Ghouls because he had just noticed some unusual movement in the grass. He knew that there was probably a Ghoul hiding there, observing his every move.
So, Liu Xing decided to test this Ghoul by pretending to be interested in cooperation. As he mentioned keywords like "Ghoul," "curse," and "Godless Shrine," the grass would react unnaturally.
Liu Xing was now certain that there was a Ghoul hiding in the grass, and his speculation about the Ghoul curse was likely correct. These Ghouls were indeed the traitors from the past, and Kanna Ryoko could probably remove the curse from them.
With this in mind, Liu Xing began to seriously consider the possibility of cooperating with the Ghouls.
"Alright, it's getting late. Let's leave Rose Graveyard and have lunch. This place gives me the creeps, and these red roses give off an eerie vibe," Chen Wenbin suggested.
So, Liu Xing and his group prepared to leave Rose Graveyard. However, Liu Xing intentionally lingered behind. As they passed the patch of grass where the Ghoul was hiding, Liu Xing pretended to loosen his shoelaces and crouched down to fiddle with them.
Once Yin En and the others had walked a considerable distance away, a hoarse, sharp voice suddenly sounded in Liu Xing's ear, "Tonight at midnight, meet me at the Unseen Pond."
Liu Xing's lips curled into a smile. The Ghoul plot was indeed unfolding.
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