Chapter 1055: Chapter 729: Enemy Attack_3
"That path is too harsh, too dangerous. They are a group of nameless, faceless lost souls and wild ghosts, only having a cold code name. He doesn’t want me to become like them."
"He said my father had no choice back then, but now, it’s different for me. I still have other, better choices. The Patrol Defense Office will look after me for my father’s sake."
Qu Muzhi’s voice was low and hoarse, and after just a few drinks, there was already a hint of intoxication on his face.
Yang Xiao said nothing more, nor did he offer any advice. His role tonight was that of a listener. No matter which path Qu Muzhi chose in the future, Yang Xiao would support him.
As the night ended and people dispersed, Yang Xiao drove Qu Muzhi home. On the way back, Yang Xiao’s heart felt unsettled until a phone call shattered his thoughts.
The call was from Director Nalan. As soon as it connected, the other side asked where he was and told him to return immediately.
Knowing something must have happened, Yang Xiao turned the wheel sharply and rushed back to the Patrol Defense Office at maximum speed.
"Director, what happened?" Yang Xiao pushed the door open and walked quickly into the director’s office.
At this moment, the office was filled with smoke. Nalan Shuo, standing by the window, had a cigarette between his fingers. As he turned around, Yang Xiao saw his eyes were bloodshot.
"Little Yang, I have to tell you something, don’t get too nervous."
"A few hours ago, Ru Lin Academy was suddenly attacked on a large scale. The dean, Yang Yunluo, was killed. More than ten elders died tragically, and the buildings were severely damaged. The exact casualties are still being counted."
Yang Xiao was stunned by the words, and then a buzzing filled his mind, "What?!"
He had friends at Ru Lin Academy, and the old clan leader of Ru Lin Academy had a good relationship with him. To him, Ru Lin Academy was a friend, not a foe.
The next second, a face suddenly appeared in Yang Xiao’s mind, "What about that imprisoned guy? The Sect Master of the Yu Yuan Sect... Is he still there?"
"He’s gone. He was taken away. We believe the attackers’ ultimate goal was him." Nalan Shuo pursed his lips, the same look of unwillingness on his face.
"How could that be? What about the old dean of Ru Lin Academy? His power was so formidable. With him oversight..."
"These attackers were well-trained and divided into four groups. One group attacked the academy’s teachers and students to create chaos, another group set fire to the core Scripture Pavilion of the academy, another intercepted reinforcements outside. Everyone thought these people were after the precious ancient books and treasures in the Scripture Pavilion, but no one expected this all to be a feint, a strategy to divert attention. It was the last group of attackers that were the most terrifying."
"They raided the residence of the old dean, kidnapped the former Sect Master of the Yu Yuan Sect imprisoned there, and also killed Dean Yang Yunluo. They seriously injured the old clan leader of Ru Lin Academy and killed more than ten elders. If we hadn’t made some preparations in advance and reinforcements had arrived in time, Ru Lin Academy would no longer exist now."
"How could this happen..." Yang Xiao couldn’t help but feel a sense of daze in his mind, "Who? Who did it?!"
"There were lots of attackers, over a hundred, and their strength was terrifying. Among them were Netherworld-level apostles. We have now confirmed the identities of these experts: the president of Japan’s Black Wood Society, the second-in-command Wakatou, and at least four Little Brother Level experts. Also involved in this attack were people from the Yu Yuan Sect, including their current Sect Master, several sect leaders, and a crowd of their experts from both factions."
"It can be said that the elite of the Black Wood Society and the experts of the Yu Yuan Sect were almost all out in force."
"Although the person was rescued, this group of people also suffered heavy losses. The first three teams were completely annihilated, and the elite team attacking the dean and the old clan leader also suffered more than half their men injured or killed."
"Even counting the wounded, only a dozen or so managed to escape. After this battle, the Black Wood Society and the Yu Yuan Sect are considered finished."
