81: Unwilling to escape

"Jiang Tianlong's father? It really is a case of hitting the son and having the father show up. I just hope a grandfather doesn't pop out at the end!" Su Ze couldn't help but complain.

Sun Hao continued, "Exactly. His name is Jiang Sheng. He was originally supposed to be with the Imperial Capital Legion, but who knows what schemes he used to get himself transferred to the Eastern Corps to take over Captain Guo's position."

In truth, Su Ze wasn't too surprised that a member of the Jiang Family was taking over as commander.

After all, Guo Linshan had already mentioned before leaving that someone in the Jiang Family was pulling strings to fight for this vacant Detachment Commander position.

Although Guo Linshan had used all his power to stop it, he likely still couldn't wrestle with these great families.

However, Jiang Tianlong's father personally taking over the post still surprised Su Ze a bit; after all, the intention behind it was far too obvious.

"What does he want with me?" Su Ze asked.

Sun Hao shook his head and said, "I don't know, but he definitely comes with ill intent."

"He brought a team of Spirit Guard Army with him. As soon as he took office, he had Captain Guo's original office destroyed, then revoked all the team leaders' positions and promoted the cronies he brought along."

"He also doubled everyone's daily training volume and missions, drilling them until they can barely stand. Everyone has grievances now but no way to voice them."

Then, he didn't forget to spit on the ground and said with disdain, "And those guys have the nerve to call themselves Great Xia Spirit Guard Army? Thinking of their fawning expressions makes me sick. They're basically just the Jiang Family's private army!"

"It seems Captain Guo was right. The Imperial Capital Legion, the largest and strongest of the Great Xia Spirit Guard Army, has long since changed. It's rotten!"

Su Ze also frowned, not expecting the opponent to bring an entire unit of men with him.

Clearly, this Jiang Sheng had no intention of hiding his true purpose; he was here to seek revenge for his son.

He wasn't just targeting Su Ze, but also all the Great Xia Spirit Guards in Beishan City.

Sun Hao continued, "Little brother Su Ze, nothing good will come of this guy looking for you. I was afraid he'd send his cronies to find you, catching you off guard with some scheme, so I came personally."

"Just stay in the school for now and act like I never came and you know nothing. He wouldn't dare come directly to the school to do anything to you."

Staying in the school was indeed the safest option, as Lin Xi could protect him.

However, because Lin Xi had to guard the Dragon Corpse anchor point in the underground space, he couldn't easily leave the school, which made things difficult.

He asked, "If I don't go, what will happen to you? If the message isn't delivered, Jiang Sheng won't let you off easily, will he?"

Sun Hao spread his hands and said nonchalantly, "At worst, I'll just stop being a Great Xia Spirit Guard and go find Captain Guo. Anyway, the old man must be very bored at home alone after retiring."

"Then you're likely to be disappointed. Old Guo isn't at home right now," Su Ze said casually.

"Hmm? Then where could he be?" Sun Hao asked.

But Su Ze didn't answer.

He was thinking that if he never showed his face, would Jiang Sheng continue to target those Spirit Guards left behind by Old Guo—the ones who had bled and sweated to protect the common people?

They had once fought to protect him, so Su Ze couldn't just abandon them. He refused to evade!

"Brother Sun Hao, no need for the trouble. I also want to go and meet this new commander," Su Ze decided.

"What?! But..." Sun Hao was about to say something to stop Su Ze.

But he was interrupted: "Brother Sun Hao, don't be nervous. Since I dare to go find him, I certainly have a way to protect myself. I won't be reckless."

If Feng Qingyi could finish absorbing the Dragon Flame seed and complete her Nirvana at this time, Su Ze wouldn't have to worry about anything.

A level 75 Diamond-rank Demonic Beast could manage a clean escape even when facing a level 80 Beast Tamer.

Moreover, the levels of the Great Xia Spirit Guard Detachment Commanders were all between level 60 and 70, and Jiang Sheng would be no exception.

The problem was that she still needed at least a few months, and Su Ze couldn't wait that long.

So Su Ze walked into the house alone, where Lin Xi was already waiting for him.

"Kid, I can't guarantee I can definitely protect you. After all, the Jiang Family still has many experts," Lin Xi said, getting straight to the point.

"Teacher, what is the power limit of your nightmare clone?"

"As long as they are below level 70, I can make them enter a dream instantly. Below level 75, it requires some time for hypnosis. Above level 75... then the nightmare clone is powerless."

Su Ze nodded; after all, it was just a clone.

"That should be enough. Teacher, can you let the Nightmare Lord's clone enter my shadow again? Just like last time."

Lin Xi took a sip of wine and said, "The Nightmare Lord's clone never left your shadow; its power was just exhausted. When I entered the Shadow Realm, I helped it restore its power along the way."

Su Ze finally felt relieved, and after expressing his thanks, he returned outside.

Xu Yao had also arrived here at some point. She seemed to have learned everything from Sun Hao just now and was looking at him with a face full of worry.

Su Ze stepped forward and patted her hand to reassure her, then said, "Alright, Brother Sun Hao, let's set off."

However, Xu Yao grabbed the corner of his clothes and said, "Can't you just not go? It's very dangerous..."

Su Ze sighed, then said, "Jiang Sheng came to seek revenge for his son; he certainly won't let it go so easily."

"Even if I don't go now, I can't stay in school forever. It's better to go now and see exactly what schemes he wants to play."

Seeing that Xu Yao was still worried, Su Ze had a sudden idea and looked into her eyes, saying earnestly, "Since you're worried, why don't you go to the Beast Tamer Association and ask President Yu Shenghuo for help?"

"He has a very good relationship with Captain Guo and also takes great care of me. He's also very strong. With him there, my safety will be guaranteed."

Hearing this, Xu Yao immediately let go of Su Ze's hand.

She urged, "Then you must walk slowly and wait for me. Don't get into a conflict with that guy before President Yu arrives."

"Don't worry," Su Ze nodded.

Only then did Xu Yao turn and run off, rushing toward the Beast Tamer Association as fast as possible.

"Alright, Brother Sun Hao, let's go."

"Don't we need to wait for President Yu to come?"

Su Ze shook his head and said, "Last time the Jiang Family plotted against me, they had a way to draw away both Principal Xiao and President Yu. I expect this time will be no exception."

He was afraid Xu Yao would worry and follow him, so he sent her away.

Although he now had the nightmare clone as a life-saving trump card, Xu Yao's strength was too weak; she couldn't even withstand the aftershocks of an attack. If he wasn't careful, an accident could occur, and Su Ze would never allow such a thing to happen.

But this time, he had actually guessed wrong.

The reason they could simultaneously lure away Xiao Xu and Yu Shenghuo last time was because the Jiang Family was exerting influence behind the scenes. But this time, because the Jiang Family Ancestor hadn't given the order, it was entirely a revenge operation by the lineage of Jiang Tianlong's grandfather, Jiang Liu.

Being able to spend money to clear a path and take over Guo Linshan's position was already their limit. If they wanted to reach out and interfere with the Beast Tamer Association, this single lineage couldn't do it yet.

So Yu Shenghuo was indeed still in the association, but because he was busy with urgent matters, he temporarily left Xu Yao waiting anxiously in the reception room.

And at this moment, Su Ze had already arrived at the entrance of the new camp.