The sky was still foggy and dim. Wen Yang looked at the dim sky and sighed. "It's not that he didn't want to kill me, but that he didn't want to."
Han Yan couldn't understand what he meant, but Ding Meng understood.
Yes, it was not that the boss of the Hidden Front didn't want to kill Wen Yang, but that there was no need to kill Wen Yang. He had already gotten everything he wanted from Wen Yang. His power, his power, his staff, his subordinates, and even his wife.
Wen Yang being alive was equivalent to being dead. Such a person could no longer attract his attention and could not pose a threat to him. He even needed Wen Yang to be alive. Just like what he said, he wanted Wen Yang to be in pain and repent for the rest of his life.
One of the most terrible things in the world was to live in pain but not have the courage to die.
Ding Meng looked at Han Yan. "I might have misunderstood you."
Han Yan was a little surprised. "Oh?"
Ding Meng said, "I always thought you were a hypocrite. I was wrong. You are a very loyal person."
Han Yan's face was a little hot. "I just..."
She was too embarrassed to say those words, but Ding Meng quickly said, "Now the whole world has abandoned him. Only you choose to believe in him without hesitation. Maybe you thought he was dead, but you still dragged your injured body to find him. Even if he is dead, you still want to find his body, right?"
Han Yan smiled apologetically. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ding Meng. I'm not as great as you say."
Ding Meng said calmly, "Some women look very rigid and arrogant, but they are actually very persistent and loyal."
Wen Yang turned his head and looked at Ding Meng quietly. There was an indescribable gratitude in his eyes, because he knew that Ding Meng was encouraging him.
When you've lost everything and the whole world has abandoned you, but there's still a woman who believes in you unconditionally and follows you. Not every man has the chance to experience this feeling.
Wen Yang felt something stirring in his heart. He remembered many years ago, when he was still young. He had to hand out leaflets on the streets of his hometown under the scorching sun. After a day of hard work, he only received a meager reward in exchange for nutrient solutions. However, he firmly believed that one day, he would stand out and be in high spirits.
"You must have a lot of friends, right?" Wen Yang looked at Ding Meng.
Ding Meng smiled faintly. "I don't have many friends of the same sex, but I do have a lot of friends of the opposite sex, and all of them adore me."
With his personality, it was very difficult for him to make such a joke, but Wen Yang smiled happily.
Under such circumstances, the two of them could still smile. Only the power of friendship could do that. At this moment, in their hearts, they both saw each other as friends.
However, it was also because Han Yan was beside them that the two of them tacitly did not bring up the topic of the Mou Xing Civilization and Shenguang Technology. Even if Han Yan was not present, the two of them would probably not touch on such confidential matters.
"You're a very interesting person!" Wen Yang said with a smile.
Ding Meng smiled and said, "If I were interesting, I wouldn't have come here and fallen for the Hidden Front's trap."
Wen Yang said, "I'm also very curious why the boss of the Hidden Front didn't do anything to you."
Han Yan decisively interjected, "Yes, the two of you survived. In the future, you'll definitely be able to expose his schemes."
Ding Meng and Wen Yang smiled bitterly at the same time.
Han Yan was puzzled. "Sir, what's with that expression?"
Wen Yang smiled bitterly. "If I go back and announce to everyone that I'm the ruler of the Norland Empire, how do you think the public will view me?"
Han Yan was puzzled. "But you're really the ruler of the Norse Empire. Many people have seen you on the screen. Don't tell me they don't believe you?"
Wen Yang laughed self-deprecatingly. "I think the biggest possibility is that I'll appear on the headlines of the entertainment news. The headline will be 'some mental patient came out to ride on the popularity of the ruler.'"
Han Yan was stunned.
Ding Meng sighed. "Miss Han, this boss of the Hidden Front is not an ordinary person. If he dares to do such a terrible thing, he must have prepared a backup plan to ensure that no one will be able to see any clues. Actually, I still feel that there are many suspicious points about this matter from beginning to end."
Wen Yang said, "I'd like to hear your opinion. Your opinion is very important."
Ding Meng smiled. "Why do you suddenly care so much about other people's opinions?"
Wen Yang said seriously, "The Fifth Lord and the Hidden Front are both right. I've been too arrogant. On the surface, I seem to listen to other people's opinions, but in reality, I have my own ideas. I don't want to repeat the same mistake. Besides, a friend's opinion is definitely worth considering."
Ding Meng nodded. "First of all, I feel that there are many aspects of this conspiracy that don't make sense. His goal is to replace you as the ruler. If that's the case, he doesn't have to use this method at all. He can use the most honorable method to enter the political or military world, participate in elections, or achieve military exploits. You should know that the Hidden Front is very rich, and he himself is very powerful. I believe you can see all this."
Wen Yang nodded. "That's right!"
Ding Meng said, "Of course, this method is the simplest, but also the most time-consuming. I can understand that he can't afford to wait. If he really wants to deal with you, with the power he has at his disposal, he can carry out an assassination."
Han Yan refuted. "That's impossible. The Empire's ruler's security is very tight. No one can assassinate the ruler. Besides, even if you are killed, he won't get the position of ruler."
Ding Meng said, "I'm just assuming. Even if this method of assassination is stupid, it's not as risky and complicated as impersonating someone."
Han Yan said, "That's true!"
Ding Meng said, "Why don't we sort out the process of his operation and see how difficult it is? First, he has to know that the mutated portal of this world is located on Rainforest Planet No.5. If he finds out about this by chance, it'll be the simplest step. Next, he has to find the nine core members. I estimate that it'll take him more than half a century to do so."
Wen Yang's expression was serious. "Just finding the right people is a very taxing task."
Ding Meng said, "After completing the first two steps, financial resources will be a big problem. Miss Guan's situation is probably unique. The Hidden Front's subordinates must have many hidden channels to continue the blood transfusion. Otherwise, the basic maintenance of the space station wouldn't be guaranteed."
Wen Yang was indeed a smart person. "His most important step is to lure me out of the Empire's territory. Only then will he have a theoretical chance of succeeding."
Ding Meng said, "The Demons' power is a good bait, but you're the Empire's ruler. Naturally, you won't take some groundless rumors to heart."
Wen Yang said, "But the war zone's recreated warriors are constantly expanding their influence. This is something I can't ignore."
Ding Meng said, "That's why you came here personally. Furthermore, you can't come here openly. If the frogmen find out about this, your trip will be much more dangerous, and his plan will most likely be ruined."
Wen Yang sighed. "Actually, the most difficult part is for him to face me directly. He might not be able to beat me in a one-on-one fight."
Ding Meng said, "This kind of person is all about confidence. If he doesn't have full confidence, he won't make a move. Only when he has absolute confidence will he make a move. Strictly speaking, he didn't even move a finger, and he won this battle. And it was a beautiful victory. To be honest, if I were his accomplice, I would applaud him."
Han Yan felt a chill run down her spine. She had followed Wen Yang for many years in the political arena, but those tricks were like elementary school children playing yo-yos in front of the Hidden Front's boss.
Ding Meng said, "The method he chose was the most complicated, difficult, and thankless path. Why did he do it?
What's his motive? "
Wen Yang's eyes flashed coldly. "His goal is not as simple as just replacing the head of the Empire!"
Ding Meng said, "Then I have to ask you. Who are your enemies?
Who are your opponents? Who are your competitors? "
Han Yan smiled bitterly. "Mister's enemies are as numerous as the hairs on a cow."
There was no need to explain this. In order to become the highest ruling official of the Empire, one had to go through countless battles, bloodshed, political games, and unpredictable situations. However, in order to become the highest ruling official of the Empire, most of these opponents had either died or been injured. Some of them had to stop, and some of them had to retire.
Wen Yang said thoughtfully, "From a political point of view, I have no opponents or enemies in the Empire during my term."
Han Yan explained, "If Mister has a biggest enemy, it would be the frogmen's commander-in-chief. That guy absolutely hates Mister."
This was the truth. Ding Meng also knew that Wen Yang's political philosophy was to fight against the enemy with all his might. In the past half a century, the frogmen had not gained any substantial advantage over the Empire.
But the chances of the commander-in-chief being the head of the Hidden Front were too low. It was so low that it was almost impossible. The head of the Hidden Front was obviously someone who understood the rules of the human world. Even if a treasure like the Thousand Shadow Centipede could turn you from a frog into a human, the risk was too great. The success rate was too low.
No matter how selfish the black-robed elder and the metal-clad elder were, they would not cooperate with the frogmen. Wouldn't that be pushing themselves into a pit of fire?
Wen Yang's expression showed that he was deep in thought. "What you mean is that there is someone who hates me very much. His identity cannot be revealed, and at the same time, he wants to take away my position and everything I have. That's why he has been plotting for so many years?"
Ding Meng said, "That's pretty much what I mean. But he might not be your opponent or powerful enemy. He might be hiding in the dark, or you might have overlooked him or forgotten him. You might not be able to see him for the time being."
Wen Yang said, "Now that you mention it, I think of someone. This person's characteristics are very similar to his."
Ding Meng and Han Yan both said in surprise, "Who is this person?"
Wen Yang's expression was a little absent-minded. His gaze seemed to be far away, as if he was reminiscing about the past.