Chapter 1357: Chapter 868: Top Secret Letter_4
But after thinking it over carefully, Yang Xiao believed it unlikely. Firstly, the status difference between Nalan Shuo and Sheng Yanlin was immense. One was a second-level full-time Director at the Patrol Defense Office, while the other was the renowned Dean of Yiling Academy, completely different tiers of existence.
Furthermore, if Nalan Shuo had such abilities, he wouldn’t have been locked in a bitter struggle with the evil mage Xiang Fengchen for so many years, with all his captain and vice-captains meeting untimely deaths.
During his time with the Esoteric Sect, he had once mentioned the evil mage Xiang Fengchen to Sheng Yanlin, but Sheng Yanlin thought for a long time and finally shook his head, indicating he hadn’t heard of him.
In the world of martial arts, only famous figures would usually be remembered by Sheng Yanlin. Their strength should at least reach the upper Ghost Level, or around the peak of Ghost Level. Clearly, Xiang Fengchen was not up to par.
Moreover, to bypass Yang Xiao’s detection of his current strength, even with such a surprise attack, Nalan Shuo would need at least a half-step Nether Realm strength, if not higher. This was evidently unrealistic.
Besides, he would need to possess a mental magic artifact.
Considering all these reasons, Yang Xiao could more or less confirm that Fierce Grade was Nalan Shuo’s real level at present, which aligned with Yang Xiao’s initial impression of him.
Without further hesitation, for Director Nalan’s reputation, Yang Xiao returned to the office and immediately set the record straight to everyone.
He wasn’t slow to act, but he couldn’t beat the spread of gossip. At this moment, the office was already discussing Director and Ms. Wen secretly being together for quite some time.
Such a scene not only reminded Yang Xiao of himself. Back then, when he had abducted Tong Han from Qu Muzhi as Emperor Night Owl, he was the subject of gossip for a whole month.
An hour later, Nalan Shuo called, asking Yang Xiao to visit his office.
After tidying his attire, Yang Xiao happily went, pushing open the office door to see Director Nalan rolling up his suit sleeves, neatly folding them up, standing by the window thinking about life, with an extremely well-proportioned figure.
Elegant!
Truly elegant!
Yang Xiao secretly decided that when he grew old, he also wanted to be like the Director.
Seeing Yang Xiao arrive, Nalan Shuo came over to the sofa, invited him to sit down, and pushed a cup of tea in front of him, "When did you get back?"
"I arrived in the morning and went to Fu Qingzhu’s place first to help him with a little problem." Holding the teacup, Yang Xiao behaved very obediently. He was almost defenseless towards Nalan Shuo, except for a certain good sister.
"This kid is quite crafty, putting all the blame for Qiu Huai’s death on the evil cultivators. I heard he’s mobilized the entire Rongcheng Union, planning to take action against several evil cultivator groups near Rongcheng recently."
"Those evil cultivator groups were all secretly connected with Qiu Huai in the past and had a grudge with Fu Qingzhu. This kid intends to pull them out by the roots."
Nalan Shuo lifted the tea lid, gently blew on it, causing the misty steam to suddenly disperse.
"Yes, he has great ambitions. Taking control of the Rongcheng Union is only a matter of time, but I think it would also be beneficial for us." Yang Xiao defended Fu Qingzhu, "Director, he has always admired you, and I think there will be many opportunities for cooperation between both sides in the future."
"Hmm, this person does value some sentiments. With you around, he shouldn’t turn against us, which makes him much more suitable than Qiu Huai."
After all, Nalan Shuo was the Director of the Patrol Defense Office and considered issues from its perspective.
"Yes, I also explained this to him. Additionally, the massacre of Qiu Huai’s entire family wasn’t his doing, and I think it might be related to Yiling Academy."
"Your instincts are correct. We’ve also found some clues. The people in Qiu Huai’s family weren’t weak, but the battle lasted less than ten minutes. This includes the time they ransacked Qiu Huai’s office, indicating that the attackers were far stronger than them."
"This wasn’t the kind of combat power that the now weakened Union could possess. Besides the Patrol Defense Office and the Chamber of Commerce, Rongcheng’s local forces don’t have the capability and wouldn’t dare either."
"The attackers came from outside, and they retreated immediately after killing everyone. They were well-organized, collaborated smoothly, and were well-trained. This wasn’t a friendly visit!" Nalan Shuo gave Yang Xiao a meaningful look.
"I understand, Director, the group from Yiling Academy likely already suspects me, but they have no evidence either."
"How about that person surnamed Park?" Nalan Shuo suddenly asked.
"Already taken care of, don’t worry." Yang Xiao nodded and said.
"Good, absolutely cannot let him appear outside. Until Elder Sheng returns to the country, we cannot afford a conflict with Yiling Academy. This matter ends here." Nalan Shuo put a period on this issue.
"Understood." Yang Xiao’s great advantage was that he took advice.
"Director, I heard that when I attacked Qiu Huai, a few experts engaged in a mixed battle outside. Do you know about this?" Yang Xiao probed.
Extending his hand to slowly set down the teacup, Nalan Shuo nodded, "I’m aware, and I’ve already looked into where those individuals came from."
"Who are they?" Yang Xiao asked eagerly upon hearing this.
"Two of them were heavily compensated hires by Qiu Huai, one being the Marquis Zhengdong of Xiang Ma Town, the other the An Nan Marquis. The last helper was Qiu Huai’s sworn brother from a sect leader a few hundred miles away, whose name I can’t recall. He went by the nickname Little Zhuge and was a Ghost-level Apostle. Qiu Huai saved his life once."
"There were another three on my side; they helped me fend off those three guys," Yang Xiao quickly said.
