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"What time?"
Kroessel, the new Leader of the Holy Snake Spirit Prayer Association, who was controlling a clone body via the Snake Attachment Technique, subconsciously repeated the question back to Shao Qiming. But then, he instantly realized something.
'Damn it, he's stalling for time!'
Originally, Kroessel's plan had been to use various methods—hints, or even bewitchment—to get Shao Qiming, one of Su Zhou's few friends, to relinquish control of Su Zhou's fan club. This would allow Kroessel to accept and obtain the Cause and Effect connected to Su Zhou.
Ideally, he would have used Su Zhou's own tissue or blood. But after Su Zhou had detected him in the Kunlun Secret Realm—and nearly traced the Snake Attachment Technique back to his true body—Kroessel had abandoned all plans that involved Su Zhou directly. Instead, he decided to start with his friends and family.
