Chapter 1054: Chapter 729: Enemy Attack_2
"Then why aren’t we taking action yet and catching them off guard?" Yang Xiao was anxious.
"The higher-ups must have their reasons for not being in a hurry to act. They’re probably waiting for all of them to expose themselves. We can’t determine their purpose yet, but one thing we can confirm is that their target is definitely not our Patrol Defense Office."
"Also, Little Yang, the Provincial Office sent back news a few days ago. We’ve gathered some information about the female apostle who killed Captain Wu Zhengwu. She’s not from the Yi Sect, but a Japanese Apostle, likely a top expert from the Black Wood Society."
"This person has sinister intentions, disguising herself as a Yi Sect expert. After all, the two share the same roots and origins. Our people were caught off guard for a moment, leading to this misjudgment."
"We didn’t tell you immediately also because the higher-ups wanted to keep it confidential. But since you already know about the Black Wood Society, I’ll tell you along with it." Nalan Shuo spoke steadily, very straightforward in his expression.
"Those damned Black Wood Society... Director, when the operation starts, can we help?" Yang Xiao gritted his teeth in hatred, wanting to do his part.
"I’m afraid they won’t need us. The Black Wood Society bases are mainly concentrated along the coast. The local Patrol Defense Offices are strong, with many experts, not comparable to our place. Everything is under control, I’m sure the higher-ups have already made arrangements, so don’t worry."
After Nalan Shuo finished, he gave a cold laugh, looked out the window, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes. "Since they dare to come to our territory to cause trouble, then let them leave their lives behind. New grudges and old grievances, we’ll settle them together!"
The tragedy at the Luming Bureau is a pain in the heart of the entire Rongcheng Patrol Division. Blood debts must ultimately be repaid with blood.
Promising Nalan Shuo to keep this matter confidential, Yang Xiao then left. In the next two days, during the day, Yang Xiao handled official duties and participated in training. At night, he secretly entered the Mirror World, seeking to build a relationship with the Mirror Ghost while further familiarizing himself with the Ghost Bell and Ghost Phone, these two Magic Artifacts.
With guidance from his master uncle, Yang Xiao had a brand new understanding of manipulating the Magic Artifacts, handling them more skillfully. After several attempts, he could clearly feel that now he could use less spiritual power to accomplish more complex operations than before, and the power of the Magic Artifacts had reached a new level.
He used to rely heavily on brute force, conquering skill with strength, but now he focused more on technique, mainly because he no longer wanted to be pulled into the Nightmare World.
That place was too terrifying. Having gotten used to using Magic Artifacts to rationalize, reverting to being an ordinary person was something Yang Xiao found hard to adjust to.
The next night, just back from the Mirror World, Yang Xiao sat in front of the computer, intending to find some amusement. As soon as the webpage opened, the phone rang; it was a call from Qu Muzhi.
Yang Xiao hesitated for a moment, picked it up, and answered. Qu Muzhi took the initiative to ask him out for dinner, which was a rare event.
Half an hour later, Yang Xiao drove to the appointment. Qu Muzhi chose a rather inconspicuous small restaurant in an alley, and they booked the innermost small private room on the second floor.
From Qu Muzhi, Yang Xiao learned about what had happened to him over the past few days. Although Qu Muzhi didn’t mention the person’s name, Yang Xiao knew in his heart that this person was Captain Zhou.
As it turned out, after leaving him, Captain Zhou went to the City Center Official Residence and found Qu Muzhi.
It was also at this moment that Yang Xiao learned that Captain Zhou was an old acquaintance of Qu Muzhi’s father and had worked under him, though back then, Captain Zhou was just an intern member.
Thoughts drifting back, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but recall a casual chat with Captain Zhou before the task began. The other had inadvertently mentioned that his team had been ambushed, wiped out completely, with only him surviving.
He also said he should have come to this city long ago because that person left his most precious thing here.
Thinking back now, that so-called most precious existence was Qu Muzhi.
He was the son of the silver-speared, silver-haired captain who once shielded Yang Xiao from the Daoist robe old ghost.
"They have no names, only code names for each other. My father’s code name was Blue Iris, and his team was also called the Iris Team."
Qu Muzhi raised his wine glass, suspended in mid-air, his gaze vacant, seemingly indifferent to whether Yang Xiao was listening or not. He just wanted someone to talk to.
"Your father was a hero. If it weren’t for him, there wouldn’t be me today."
Yang Xiao sighed, but the next second, he suddenly felt that the words seemed a bit off, prone to misunderstanding, so he quickly changed it, "I mean, he saved my life. If not for your father’s self-sacrifice, I wouldn’t have the chance to sit here and drink with you now."
"If your father could see Brother Qu’s achievements today, I’m sure he’d be pleased." Yang Xiao tried to comfort Qu Muzhi.
Although Yang Xiao was an orphan, and precisely because of this, he could understand Qu Muzhi’s feelings. People like them have a more intense longing for family bonds.
Yang Xiao couldn’t help but sigh. The bond between him and Qu Muzhi was too deep. When he first joined the Patrol Defense Office, the two were at odds because of Tong Han. This boy always suspected Yang Xiao to be Emperor Ye Xiao of Ming.
Later, during the secret match at Ru Lin Academy, first the silver-haired captain saved him and then they met again, and Yang Xiao saved Qu Muzhi. Since then, they became friends.
"Brother Qu, do you have any plans moving forward? If there’s anything I can help with, you must let me know," Yang Xiao said sincerely.
"I want to follow him, join his team, but he refuses to accept me. He says he doesn’t want me to walk the same path as my father."
