117: Chapter 117 A High-Profile Appearance! Shocking the Textile Factory!

The news of a dragon-shaped beast appearing in the skies over the west of the city...

...seemed to sprout wings.

It spread through C City's management at an astonishing speed.

Mayor Zhang Qing was handling official business,

and when he received the emergency report from the City Defense Team, he was momentarily stunned.

"Riding a dragon through the air? Descending upon the West City Textile Factory?"

His first reaction was disbelief.

"How could a big shot of such status suddenly visit a small place like our C City? And go directly to an ordinary textile factory?"

But a split second later,

a figure flashed through his mind like a bolt of lightning.

A few days ago in the Misty Forest...

Jiang Yun's incredibly powerful...

...Fire Dragon Fish that had already manifested the form of a Dragon!

"Could it be... that kid?"

A sharp light flickered in Zhang Qing's eyes.

He felt it was highly likely.

But then he felt puzzled again.

"That's not right. That kid was quite low-key before. Why such a grand display all of a sudden, even at the cost of violating the city's No-fly Regulations? Could it be... some kind of emergency?"

He knew well that Jiang Yun was by no means a reckless person.

Such abnormal behavior must have a reason.

After a brief contemplation,

he immediately ordered his waiting confidant: "Notify the captain of the Fourth Battalion of the West City Defense Team. Have him personally lead an elite squad to the West City Textile Factory immediately! Remember, you're going to assess the situation and maintain order. Without my command, you must not clash with this Beast Tamer under any circumstances. Act as the situation dictates!"

"Yes, Mayor!"

...Meanwhile,

inside the West City Textile Factory.

Boom—!

An indescribably massive pressure descended with a heavy thud of landing.

A crimson-gold light dispelled the gloom of the factory grounds.

A slender and majestic dragon body landed steadily on the open ground in the center of the factory area,

stirring up a circle of invisible airwaves.

Little Fire restrained most of its aura,

but its natural Dragon pressure and massive size...

...still brought an unimaginable sense of oppression to all the ordinary people present.

"M-monster!!"

"Heavens! What is that thing?!"

"A Dragon! It's a Dragon! Run!"

The workers near the square were scared out of their wits by this sudden sight.

They screamed and retreated one after another.

Some of the more timid ones simply collapsed to the ground.

The roar of the operating machinery couldn't drown out the commotion in this area.

Several uniformed security guards scrambled out of the duty room, clutching crude riot batons. But facing Little Fire's mountain-like body and disdainful gaze, their courage was instantly drained. Their legs shook like sieves, and their voices carried a hint of crying.

"Th-this... L-lord! Wh-who are you? Wh-what brings you to our textile factory?"

The security captain at the head forced himself to speak,

his voice trembling so much it was almost tuneless.

Jiang Yun leaped lightly down from Little Fire's neck,

his sharp gaze sweeping over the chaotic crowd.

Ignoring the security guard's inquiry,

he spoke directly in a loud voice.

His voice clearly reached every corner of the square.

"Who is the person in charge here? Come out and speak!"

His voice carried an unquestionable authority and a hint of suppressed anger,

which quieted the agitated crowd slightly.

People looked at the youth who had descended from the dragon's back with suspicion and uncertainty, whispering among themselves.

"This youth... looks a bit familiar?"

"Wait! I remember now! Isn't he the champion of our C City Beast Tamer Competition from a few days ago, that number one Genius named Jiang Yun?!"

"Yes, yes, yes! That's him! I saw him on the news screen! My god, why would C City's number one Genius come here?"

"And he arrived riding a True Dragon?! This is such a grand entrance! As expected of our C City's number one Genius!"

The crowd broke into an uproar again.

After recognizing Jiang Yun's identity, their shock didn't diminish; instead, it grew even more intense.

Why would a Genius youth, who should be on a much higher stage,

suddenly appear at this ordinary textile factory?

Just then,

several people in suits, clearly looking like management, rushed over from the office building surrounded by security personnel.

Leading them was a slightly chubby middle-aged man with an anxious expression—the factory director.

He had seen the incredibly conspicuous dragon-shaped beast and the youth standing in front from afar, and his heart was nearly leaping out of his throat.

As the person in charge of the Su Family's textile factory industry,

he was relatively well-informed.

When he saw Jiang Yun's appearance clearly,

he recognized at a glance that Jiang Yun was the champion of the competition from a few days ago.

C City's number one Genius of the year!

He was considered a big shot!

"Oh! So it's young friend Jiang Yun who has graced us with his presence! Please excuse my lack of a proper welcome!"

The director plastered on his warmest and most respectful smile,

stepping forward quickly and bowing slightly.

"I am the director of this factory, surnamed Liu. I wonder what instructions young friend Jiang Yun has for us today? Or..."

He asked tentatively,

feeling uneasy in his heart.

He was terrified that Jiang Yun was here to cause trouble.

Jiang Yun had the backing of the Mayor and the Principal of Qingquan No. 1 Middle School.

A small figure like him wouldn't dare offend him!

Jiang Yun didn't waste time on pleasantries.

He got straight to the point,

his tone carrying a trace of imperceptible urgency.

"I'm here to find my mother."

"To find your mother?!"

As soon as these words were spoken,

it was like dropping a depth charge into a calm lake!

Everyone present let out a gasp of surprise!

"What? The mother of our C City's number one Genius actually works in our factory?!"

"How... how is this possible?! Such a great figure was hidden in our factory?"

"Who is it? I've been at the textile factory for over ten years! I've never heard of anyone having a son with such incredible Beastmaster Talent!"

"I've never heard of this before!"

The workers instantly exploded into conversation.

The sound of discussion rose like a tide.

Everyone craned their necks, looking left and right, wanting to know which coworker was actually the mother of this Legendary Genius!

They'd have to make a huge effort to curry favor with her in the future!

Maybe they could even achieve a leap in social class!

Director Liu and the managers behind him were even more struck, their mouths agape in shock, unable to close them for a long time.

"Y-young friend Jiang Yun, you... you say your mother is in our factory?"

Director Liu felt as if his own voice was floating.

He quickly filtered through the information of all the female workers in his mind,

trying to figure out who it could be, but he had no clue.

Immediately after,

a massive sense of panic gripped him and the managers!

They were usually quite strict or even difficult when managing the workers. If they had accidentally offended this Genius's mother... the consequences would be unimaginable!

The other party was a Genius favored even by the Mayor!

An existence with a limitless future!

If he decided to cause trouble for them later,

they wouldn't even know how they died.

Cold sweat instantly broke out on Director Liu's forehead.

His voice carried a tremor.

He asked urgently: "May I ask... may I ask what the honorable name of your mother is? We will go invite her immediately! Immediately!"

"Wang Xinmei."

Jiang Yun spoke his mother's name.

"Wang Xinmei?"

Director Liu had no impression of this name.

Clearly, she was an extremely ordinary employee.

He turned his head immediately,

looking at the managers behind him as if grabbing a life-saving straw, almost shouting: "Wang Xinmei! Who is Wang Xinmei?! Quick! Tell me which workshop she's in?! Bring her here immediately! No! I'll go invite her personally!"

A manager in charge of the Finishing Workshop heard this.

He was stunned at first,

then he let out a huge sigh of relief.

His face even showed a hint of luck.

He hurried a step forward,

respectfully saying to Jiang Yun and Director Liu: "Director, Mr. Jiang Yun, Wang Xinmei is an employee in our Finishing Workshop. I... I'll go call her! No, I'll personally go invite her over!"

Finished speaking,

he almost jogged towards the workshop.

Only then did Director Liu relax slightly.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve,

and put on a fawning smile again.

He cautiously tested Jiang Yun: "Young friend Jiang Yun, I really didn't expect your mother to be working in our factory. This truly brings light to our establishment! It's just... I wonder why you've come so suddenly today? Is there something going on at home? I see you seem... a bit anxious?"

He could see it.

There was a trace of gravity between Jiang Yun's brows.

And barging in while riding such a conspicuous beast...

...was definitely no ordinary family visit.

Jiang Yun's gaze continued to scan the surroundings.

The most important thing for him now was to confirm his mother's safety,

and whether she was still here.

He secretly activated his data entries talent!

Most of the people here were ordinary people!

If a powerful Beast Tamer appeared,

it would surely be someone from the Qin Family!

Unfortunately, after looking around,

almost everyone was an ordinary person!

He felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

He then briefly responded: "Encountered some trouble. I need to confirm my mother's safety."

The crowd heard this,

and there was another low wave of sighs.

Trouble?

Even a Genius like Jiang Yun considered it trouble,

and even had to personally rush over to confirm her safety.

Then this trouble was likely not small!

What kind of big event has happened!

Could someone be making a move against Jiang Yun's mother?

Jiang Yun was now C City's number one Genius!

Who would be so bold as to dare to move against Jiang Yun's relative?

Just then,

a middle-aged female worker in the crowd suddenly said loudly: "Sister Wang? I know her! She entered the factory gate with me this morning! She's definitely in the workshop!"

Hearing this,

the tension in Jiang Yun's mind eased slightly.

His mother was still in the factory.

It seemed the people from the Qin Family hadn't had time to act yet,

or hadn't found a suitable opportunity.

However,

just at the moment he breathed a sigh of relief,

"Make way! Make way! City Defense Team performing official duties!"

"Don't push, don't push! Let us see!"

A massive clamor suddenly came from outside the textile factory gates.

A squad of City Defense Team members in uniform, with sharp auras, was led by a burly captain.

They forcibly parted the large number of citizens crowding at the entrance to watch the spectacle and surged into the factory area with solemn expressions!

The captain of the Fourth Battalion, Zhao Qian, had eyes like lightning.

He instantly locked onto the most dazzling existence in the field.

Jiang Yun.

And the Golden Scaled Fire Dragon Fish behind him, which was just quietly staying there...

...yet carried its own boundless majesty!

When he saw Jiang Yun,

his pupils shrank slightly.

"It's actually him!"