183: Scar, One-Eye, and the Nun

"Brother Xu, you don't know the half of it. My useless son serves as the County Magistrate here, but he hasn't achieved anything of merit; instead, he's caused a pile of trouble, forcing me to come over and clean up his mess. It's driving this old man crazy!" Geng Rutai complained bitterly.

Geng Yun, standing nearby, flashed a look of embarrassment but dared not interrupt... "Oh? So this is your son? Truly handsome and imposing, not inferior to his father's demeanor! I've heard that Fengyang is blessed with talented people and beautiful scenery, and, crucially, it has delicious food. That's why I came with them to wander around and satisfy my appetite. I imagine Fengyang only has its current appearance thanks to your son's diligent governance!" Xu Guanghu immediately made his intentions clear, while also handing the Geng Family a high compliment, making those unfamiliar with the situation feel comfortable, as if basking in a spring breeze.

Geng Yun grew even more embarrassed upon hearing this and quickly bowed, saying, "Uncle, you flatter me! I am ashamed! Please, both uncles and your entourage, quickly come to the county office to rest, so this nephew can fulfill his duties as host!"

"This... We are just here for a casual visit, it would be inconvenient to disturb your official duties..." Xu Guanghu immediately refused.

But how could Geng Rutai allow them to decline? He immediately stepped forward, grabbed his hand, and said, "Brother Xu, what nonsense are you speaking? Now that you've arrived here, how could I let you go elsewhere? Come with me quickly!"

Without waiting for a word, he dragged Xu Guanghu into the car. Seeing this, Xu Guanghai and Xu Ruoying exchanged glances, and finally had no choice but to take their accompanying staff and follow in the other vehicles, heading together toward the County Government Building... Xu Guanghu and Xu Guanghai were naturally roped in by Geng Rutai, and soon after, they were "forced" to join the operation to encircle and suppress the cultists. This truly was a special "welcome gift" for them. Whether they liked it or not, suppressing cultists was an unavoidable responsibility. If they didn't encounter them, they could ignore it, but if they did, they absolutely had to act, or their reputation would be ruined. Thus, the two could only sigh at their bad luck. However, after hearing Geng Yun's report, they discovered the matter was somewhat related to Long Yuan, which immediately piqued their interest, as this was an excellent opportunity to observe Long Yuan. Furthermore, tomorrow was Fengyang's annual Inter-school Competition—what a coincidence!

Therefore, their attitudes became serious, and they genuinely participated in the action plan... After Long Yuan finished the Mobilization Meeting, he originally intended to return to West Lake Island, but after thinking it over, he remained in the training room. Sure enough, shortly after, the phone rang; it was Xu Ruoying!

"Connect!" Long Yuan said.

"Hello, Mr. Long, I'm Xu Ruoying! I wonder if you are free tonight? I'll be waiting for you at a tearoom below the Qin Family Grand Restaurant in Fengyang to discuss the contract signing. Don't be late..." Xu Ruoying said in a sweet voice.

"Oh? You arrived so quickly?!" Long Yuan said, feigning surprise.

"Hehe, the journey was quite smooth..."

"Alright, see you tonight!" Long Yuan said before hanging up the phone.

"Tonight... see..." Xu Ruoying realized the call had been disconnected, paused in surprise, and then spat out a curse: "Straight man!!!"

Long Yuan smiled slightly at Xu Ruoying on the light screen, stuck out his tongue, and pulled his cheeks and mouth to make a face in response!

It was better to have less contact with women carrying Family missions; those who could be sent out by powerful aristocratic Families for marriage alliances were outstanding Disciples of their Family, and if he wasn't careful, his ultimate secret might be leaked, leaving him no time even to cry... His gaze shifted to another light screen, which displayed a wilderness outside Fengyang City... In the distant sky, more than ten helicopters were slowly flying over. After reaching an open high ground, they landed one by one, forming a long line, their Aura imposing!

A moment later, many people emerged from the aircraft bodies, all dressed in black, carrying cold weapons. Each one had a severe expression, was unruly, and possessed a fierce Qi that inspired dread... The leader was a middle-aged man with a particularly conspicuous, long, slanted Scar on his face. A panel of information appeared above his head:

[Name: Yang Wei; Codename: Scar, Branch Lord of the Nanming Branch of the Southern Yue Branch of the Blood Wolf Hall]

[Realm: Martial Ancestor Late Stage;]

[Martial Skill: Fusang Blade; Bloodline: Blood Wolf, 30%, Level Three Berserk Technique (Can temporarily increase three minor levels after going Berserk);]

[Special Experience: Thirteenth Disciple of the Fusang Blade Commander; Ordered by superiors to oversee the operation to capture test subjects...]

Looking at the two people behind him, a man and a woman, they were called One-Eye and Nun, respectively. Their codenames revealed that the man was a cyclops, and the woman was a bald female. They were both deputy branch lords of the Nanming Branch. The Martial Skills they Cultivated were the Meteor Hammer and the short dagger, and their Berserk Techniques were both Level Two.

Long Yuan clicked his tongue slightly. The strength of this Blood Wolf Hall lineup was truly formidable. If Xu Guanghu and Xu Guanghai hadn't temporarily joined the Fengyang side, Geng Rutai alone, being a Late Stage Martial General, might not have been able to withstand them!

This also gave him some insight into the cult's operational style: even if they were causing trouble in a small Level Three base, they would concentrate their forces to ensure success in one strike before swiftly retreating!

This is actually easy to understand, because the cultists are also afraid. If they fall into the hands of the authorities, or even ordinary people, only death awaits them, and their demise will be extremely miserable... After Scar gathered the team for a brief talk, and seeing that the sky was darkening, they left some people to guard the helicopters. The rest put on ordinary Xuan Robes, disguised themselves as hunting Xuan Practitioners, and headed toward Fengyang City... Long Yuan watched as they skillfully hunted some wilderness exotic beasts, paid the fee, and entered through the East City Gate. The person responsible for checking registrations at the East City Gate was clearly a cult insider, otherwise, it would have been impossible for this fierce group of people to enter the city so easily.

Shortly after they entered the city, they met up with Li Yang and others who had been waiting not far inside the city gate. The subordinates quickly left, while Li Yang drove Scar, One-Eye, and the Nun toward the Qin Family Grand Restaurant!

After a while, Cold Moon's phone chimed with a message. Sure enough, it was from Li Yang, stating that the people from the Nanming Blood Wolf Hall had arrived and the secret negotiation location was a certain room in the Qin Family Grand Restaurant... Long Yuan waited quite a while before replying with a message: "I've been entangled by a Tier Four Teng Snake. Just send me the results after you finish your discussion!"

After sending the message, he also attached a short video of the Tier Four Teng Snake... Li Yang and the others were astonished when they received the message. They weren't doubting the veracity of the information, but were shocked that a high-level exotic beast like a Tier Four Teng Snake had appeared in the wilderness near Fengyang. This was absolutely astonishing news!

Because in a small Level Three base like Fengyang, the highest combat power is usually only Martial Master. Such combat power facing a Tier Four Teng Snake is merely cannon fodder. Therefore, this Tier Four Teng Snake was practically a dimensionality reduction strike for Fengyang!

If it suddenly appeared inside Fengyang City, countless people would likely lose their lives...