Chapter 1618: Chapter 947: Wu Qingcang (Part 2)
It seems the fellow who escaped is a shrewd one; he set up the liaison station’s safe house in Xiang Ma Town, betting that even if the operation failed, the people from the Patrol Defense Office wouldn’t dare break in and capture him rashly.
The problem has become a bit tricky now. This matter is too significant, and even Wu Qingcang doesn’t dare to make a decision without prior approval. He plans to report first to the Provincial Office before deciding.
Hearing this, Nalan Shuo realized Yang Xiao’s chance to shine had arrived. He coughed pretentiously, turned to look at Yang Xiao with a businesslike expression, "Director Yang, I remember you have some friends who can speak a word in Xiang Ma Town; can you help with this matter?"
"Should be able to, Chief Wu, Captain Yang Lao, there’s no need to trouble the officers of the Provincial Office for this matter just yet; allow me to try first." Yang Xiao volunteered, demonstrating his capability to ease the burden for the leaders.
"You can speak with Peace Hotel in Xiang Ma Town?" Wu Qingcang’s gaze towards Yang Xiao became much more intriguing.
"I’ve met them once; not sure if they’ll really give me this face." Yang Xiao replied humbly with a smile.
"Very well, then don’t delay, Director Yang, please contact them as soon as possible. Delays may cause changes." Captain Yang Lao urged.
After leaving the office, Yang Xiao immediately contacted Daoist Qingfeng. Upon hearing that the person was the mastermind behind his junior brother’s harm, Daoist Qingfeng cursed vehemently, reassuring Yang Xiao that he, along with Junior Brother Ming Yue, would take care of them. As long as they were in Xiang Ma Town, they’d overturn the whole town to find them.
"Brother, be careful. They’re definitely not alone, and I need them alive. This guy is like a rabbit, very quick on his feet." This was also the Provincial Office’s intention to capture him alive, as this person could be of great use in the future.
"Don’t worry, brother. Aren’t you confident in my work? He’s fast? I don’t believe he can outrun our master’s Soul Suppressing Bell." Daoist Qingfeng said disdainfully.
Hearing that his senior uncle would step in, Yang Xiao felt reassured and said with a smile: "Surely, he won’t outrun. Our senior uncle’s immortal skills would easily handle these worthless lot."
"Junior Brother, what to do after they’re caught?" Daoist Qingfeng had already lined up the next steps.
After all, they were with Peace Hotel, and handing them directly to the Patrol Defense Office would be difficult to explain, which somewhat seemed betraying their own kind.
"Once you’ve caught them, hand them over to Tong Han, let her transfer them to us." Yang Xiao quickly decided.
"Haha, that’s good, but you can’t let that girl run errands for nothing. Negotiate with the Patrol Defense Office, give them some perks, without which you wouldn’t have peace of mind in your office no?"
Daoist Qingfeng advised with experience: "Junior Brother, the senior officials at your Provincial Office are quite shrewd. Don’t let them suspect anything, I know you have a good heart, but you must always be wary of others."
His senior brother’s words were comforting to Yang Xiao, who nodded repeatedly, "Don’t worry brother, I know what to do. They’re all outsiders, you, Ming Yue Senior Brother, and our senior uncle are my real family!"
"By the way, did you say that Wu Qingcang with the Overlord Spear came to Rongcheng?" Daoist Qingfeng suddenly asked.
"Yes, why? Do you know him?" Yang Xiao asked curiously.
"I haven’t met him, but his reputation is quite impressive; under the Overlord Spear, even gods and demons avoid. Even our master once personally commented on his strength, saying it shouldn’t be underestimated."
"It’s said he possesses a Ghost Eye, which can distinguish right from wrong, beware in front of him, this man... is not to be trifled with." Daoist Qingfeng’s tone became uncharacteristically serious.
"Understood!" Yang Xiao had once been fixated by that bloodshot eye, and the sensation felt as if being seen right through, leaving him uncomfortable all over.
The Mirror Ghost’s spiritual power had now reached the level of Upper Ghost Level but still could not withstand three moves before Wu Qingcang; upon a flash of red from that bloodshot eye, the Mirror Ghost was immobilized.
This bloodshot eye poses a significant issue, even more concerning than his famed Overlord Spear, warranting Yang Xiao’s caution.
Daoist Qingfeng took Yang Xiao’s words seriously and, in just one night, before daybreak, Yang Xiao received the news.
It was from Tong Han, saying they had received the people. It was Junior Brother Ming Yue who personally brought the Ghost Slave to deliver them.
There were five in total, all alive; except for one whose limbs were broken, the other four were generally in good physical condition, albeit somewhat mentally unstable, probably scared out of their wits by Junior Brother Ming Yue.
"Great, keep an eye on them, let Sui handle it, and wait for my call!"
After finishing the call, Yang Xiao was in high spirits. This task seemed stable, but he also kept Daoist Qingfeng’s words in mind, maximizing the benefits, thus settling the nerves of the Provincial Office’s gentlemen.
After confirming the plan, Yang Xiao went to find Chief Wu and the others, where Wu Qingcang, Captain Yang Lao, Nalan Shuo, and Yang Xiao gathered once again.
"Captain Wu, Captain Yang Lao, Director Nalan, good news, the people have been caught!" Yang Xiao reported the situation to the three.
"Great! Where are they now?" Hearing the good news, Captain Yang Lao couldn’t hide his joy. This was a major plan, capturing these people was just the first step, but it’s a crucial step.
"They’re still in Xiang Ma Town, but have already been controlled, five in total, and one of them is the guy whose arm Director Qu blasted off with one move." Yang Xiao didn’t forget to credit Qu Muzhi, "Also, among the other four, one is suspected to be a Guardian Elder of Yiling Academy."
