Chapter 2243 - 1200: Return to China (Part 4)

If someone else had said this, Yang Xiao would have thought they were being sarcastic. But since it’s his good brother saying it, he assumes they are just stating a fact.

Faced with the courtesy and goodwill of the two Provincial Bureau Directors, Sheng Yanlin, a seasoned veteran in the martial arts world, naturally wouldn’t put on airs but would instead thank each one sincerely, promising that if he successfully recaptures the Academy, he will not forget the kindness of the two and all present.

"Elder Sheng, you’re too kind, please." Hong Anguo stepped aside, gesturing invitingly inward.

Yang Xiao seemed to understand that although this was Jintong Province’s territory, it appeared that Hong Anguo held the command of the scene.

This should be an arrangement from headquarters, where Chief Commissioner Gu was the overall commander of this operation, remotely directing from headquarters, and Hong Anguo was recommended by him to Chief Commissioner Gu.

Ever since discovering that Chief Commissioner Gu backed him, Hong Anguo felt like a different person, becoming brotherly with Yang Xiao, like a pair of siblings from different parents.

Quickly, the group arrived at a large conference room, and as the guard opened the door, Sheng Yanlin’s eyes sparkled, hurriedly stepping inside. The two people inside the room were visibly moved upon seeing Sheng Yanlin.

"Elder Sheng, you are still alive, it’s... truly wonderful!" An elderly man with gray hair in a black combat uniform saw Sheng Yanlin and his eyes reddened instantly.

"Elder Mo Qing, all is well with you!" Sheng Yanlin stepped forward to grasp Elder Mo Qing’s hand in the manner of old friends meeting.

"Elder Sheng, the Family Head received your letter and immediately arranged for me to bring people to assist. Back when you disappeared, the Family Head suspected that Sheng Jingxuan was behind it, but we never found any evidence." Elder Mo Qing said angrily.

"Elder Sheng, I am here at the Family Head’s command, bringing people to assist. Seeing you well puts our minds at ease." Another tall, muscular middle-aged man spoke, his voice deep and resonant, seemingly capable of echo.

"Captain Liu, the old man will not forget your kindness of rushing aid from a thousand miles away." Sheng Yanlin clasped his hands in gratitude, exuding the spirit of martial arts.

Unexpectedly, Elder Mo Qing laughed and introduced, "Elder Sheng, that’s old news. Mr. Liu is now the Master of the Liu Family’s Law Enforcement Hall."

Sheng Yanlin couldn’t help but reflect that indeed so much has happened over the past decade since he knew Liu Hanzheng when he was merely a captain of the Liu Family’s Law Enforcement Hall.

Back then, this man was already emerging as a new talent favored by the Liu Family.

A decade later, he managed to carve out quite a reputation for himself.

After briefly catching up, Sheng Yanlin did not forget to bring Yang Xiao forward, straightforwardly stating that his escape owed much to Yang Xiao’s help.

He then introduced the two, one being Elder Mo Qing, a core elder of the Mo Family, which ranked among the Ten Great Sects, a prestigious position.

The other middle-aged man hailed from the Liu Family, named Liu Hanzheng, not an ordinary individual, now leading the Liu Family’s Law Enforcement Hall, overseeing penalties and justice. He is known in the martial arts world with the nickname Iron Law Judge, Liu Hanzheng.

Everyone present were comrades, so neither of the two needed to suppress their power. Yang Xiao could clearly sense the formidable strength of these two.

Both were genuine Netherworld Envoys, their presence no weaker than Elder Kunpa from the Esoteric Sect.

They had somewhat similar spiritual power intensities, yet in Yang Xiao’s perception, Elder Mo Qing from the Mo Family seemed slightly stronger.

However, neither of them brought him as much pressure as the Martyr from the Esoteric Sect.

"Gentlemen, I’ll skip the pleasantries. With the battle imminent, how many people have you each brought? What caliber are they?" The Mo and Liu families were Sheng Yanlin’s loyal allies, trustworthy comrades.

"At the Family Head’s command, this time I brought half of the Beheading Team personally trained by the Family Head. Including me, there’s one Netherworld Realm, three Half-step Nether Realm, the rest are at Peak of Ghost Level and Upper Ghost Level, totaling 12 people." Elder Mo Qing of the Mo Family said frankly.

"I was sent with the First Law Enforcement Team from the Law Enforcement Hall for support. Including myself, we have one Netherworld Realm, two Half-step Nether Realm, and the rest are experts at Peak of Ghost Level and Upper Ghost Level, altogether 14 people." Iron Law Judge Liu Hanzheng followed.

"Good!" Sheng Yanlin exclaimed with admiration, "Including myself, we have three Netherworld Envoys, five Half-step Nether Realm, and nearly 20 Ghost-level Apostles. That’s more than enough to recapture the Academy."

"No, to be accurate, there should be six Half-step Nether Realm." Sheng Yanlin added.

"Six?" Elder Mo Qing was slightly taken aback, "Elder Sheng, did you call for other help?"

"Heh, there’s one right here." Sheng Yanlin turned to look at Yang Xiao.

At this moment, both Mo Qing and Liu Hanzheng turned their attention to Yang Xiao, and if the previous greetings were merely polite, now they were genuinely drawn to him.

With their skills, it was not difficult to discern that Yang Xiao’s spiritual power was at the Upper Ghost Level, attempting to compete with the Half-step Nether Realm was undoubtedly a fool’s dream.

If such words were spoken by someone else, naturally no one would believe them, but when spoken by Sheng Yanlin, it’s different.

They were aware of Sheng Yanlin’s discerning nature, knowing that a person recognized and praised by him is sure to possess extraordinary abilities.

Elder Mo Qing studied Yang Xiao for several moments, then cupped his hands, speaking with a tone of politeness, "This young brother looks familiar; you must be the Yang Xiao from Rongcheng."