Published: February 13, 2025
The news came from those left in Cloud Summit Manor. They were not clear about when Ye Zhongming would arrive at the spaceport, but they knew that as soon as he did, he would encounter Pao Bai waiting here. So they relayed this information, which they had only received not long ago, to Pao Bai.
Seeing that Ye Zhongming's expression was not good, Pao Bai asked, “What's wrong? Something happened?”
Ye Zhongming nodded, “The channel for selling equipment has been compromised.”
After being marked by the Divine Eye, Ye Zhongming had been very low-key about selling equipment. The majority was supplied to the Su Clan Musk Ke People and the Alliance of Small Races, with a small portion of very high-end equipment sold through dark channels.
Only a very limited number of items crafted by dwarves, which Ye Zhongming had modified and repaired, were traded for Moon Age Gold.
However, this channel was not entirely under Ye Zhongming's control. Besides the shipping channels, which were mostly managed by Husky, everything facing end customers had little to do with Cloud Summit.
Previously, interests had maintained the relationship, and there had been no issues temporarily. Ye Zhongming had also informed Husky that these channels could be abandoned.
After all, their own strength was insufficient; they had to be cautious.
But this time, the dwarves took significant action, quickly probing and covering a wide area. They quickly grasped a line, and the people connected to it were not particularly strong, so they all confessed. Some even became inside informants for the dwarves, trying to lure out their superior.
Unfortunately, the superior who belonged to Cloud Summit was exposed.
To avoid implicating Cloud Summit, Husky took all the clues upon himself. Just before the encirclement, he created a massive explosion, destroying everything in it, including himself.
This news actually had two parts: one was the last words Husky left for Ye Zhongming before making this decision, and the other was the confirmation of sacrifice sent back by the dark line Husky had left behind.
Husky succeeded; he successfully severed the reconnaissance clues of the Tarros Red Dwarf on the equipment smuggling line, abruptly stopping it, and protected the still fledgling Ye Zhongming and Cloud Summit Manor.
“Husky is dead?” Pao Bai's eyes widened after Ye Zhongming briefly recounted the incident.
He naturally knew Husky, as that was the person who had fought alongside them when Ye Zhongming participated in the novice battlefield. Later, Husky worked for Ye Zhongming, and he was aware of this. However, Husky's work had been quite covert; he was a critical support Ye Zhongming relied on in the shadows, holding a high position, and now he was suddenly killed.
Ye Zhongming nodded, remaining silent.
He actually hadn't expected Husky to sacrifice his life, as that person was very smart, and intelligent people often know how to assess the situation.
Precisely because Husky was clever and understood the gravity of events, he perhaps realized that even if he chose to betray Ye Zhongming, the dwarves would not let him go. Since that was the case, it was better to choose a morally unblemished path.
However, Ye Zhongming soon thought about these past two years with Husky at his side. Although they had always walked in the shadows, Ye Zhongming had never treated him poorly; he had provided plenty of resources for cultivation and rights and benefits. Human hearts are stubborn; Husky's loyalty could be understood.
Regardless, at this moment, Ye Zhongming felt a sense of admiration for Husky.
It’s easy to analyze, summarize, imagine, or make a decision, but to continue with your decision when the moment arrives is genuinely difficult, especially when that decision involves sacrificing oneself.
At this moment, the communication device, which had been off for a long time, suddenly rang. Ye Zhongming looked, and it was Zizikaba, someone he hadn't contacted in a while.
The information this intelligence mogul from the Library Palace sent was related to what Ye Zhongming had just learned.