122: Chapter 122: Everyone is rushing to Beihu.

"What?"

Zhang Tianxiang's expression changed drastically. "Quick, quick, block the news!"

The border was currently in turmoil.

The Military Lord was supposed to be maintaining order at the border. If people found out she had suddenly run back, it would cause a major incident!

"Where is the Military Lord?"

"She's... she's outside!"

Huan Zi quickly pointed toward the main gate.

"Nonsense!"

Zhang Tianxiang ran out quickly.

At the main gate of the War Department, a figure was slowly walking in.

The person wore a black trench coat with the collar covering half of her face, but one could still tell she was highly attractive, yet very cold.

She had her hair in a ponytail and wore a pair of sunglasses on her face.

The hem of the black coat reached her knees, and she wore a pair of tall boots on her feet.

She gave off a very cool and dashing vibe!

At the same time, she possessed a powerful aura that made it impossible for anyone to get close to her.

That's right!

The Military Lord was a woman!

"Miss Shangguan, why have you come back?"

Zhang Tianxiang was incredibly anxious.

He quickly pulled her into the base and then gave orders that no one was allowed to leak the Military Lord's whereabouts.

Shangguan Yue said indifferently, "You've worked hard, Minister. Has anything happened in the War Department during my absence?"

"Just minor things."

Zhang Tianxiang waved his hand.

Taking over the War Department was part of his duty. Since the Military Lord was leading the main forces to maintain border security, internal affairs in China were naturally left for him to manage.

"Miss Shangguan, your status is very special after all. If the enemy finds out you're back, it will cause big trouble. You should head back quickly!"

"No matter!"

Shangguan Yue waved her hand, and a trace of emotion finally appeared on her cold face. "I heard you are researching Dark Metal Synthesis Technology. How is the progress?"

"It's still missing something; we've encountered some difficulties at the moment."

Zhang Tianxiang sighed and said, "However, there is someone who should be able to help us. I'm currently preparing to go to Beihu. If all goes well, we can produce a first-generation product within three months!

The strength should be three times that of current bulletproof vests, with even higher safety performance!"

"Chen Feng?"

Shangguan Yue had also heard of him.

A while ago, Zhang Tianxiang and the others had taken an interest in someone they wanted to train as the next Military Lord.

But she heard the person had refused.

"Let's go. I'll go to Beihu with you to see what this Chen Feng actually looks like!"

"This..."

Zhang Tianxiang's footsteps paused, looking a bit troubled.

She was vital to the security of the entire country. If any safety issues occurred, all of China would fall into turmoil.

He couldn't take that responsibility!

Shangguan Yue sighed softly. "Minister Zhang, you know I've undergone training beyond that of normal people since I was a child. That's how I gained the strength to take the position of Military Lord!

But at the same time, such intense training has taken a toll my body can no longer bear.

I'm afraid I won't last more than a few years.

Coming back this time is partly to see how far the research on Dark Metal technology has progressed.

And secondly, to see if that successor is actually qualified!"

"Shangguan..."

"Minister Zhang, I will just watch from a distance and won't reveal my identity."

As she spoke, Shangguan Yue pointed at her clothes. "In this outfit, no one in Beihu should recognize me. Let's go, I don't have much time.

Once I've finished what I need to do, I'll head back to the border overnight!"

"Alright then, watch out for your own safety!"

Zhang Tianxiang shook his head helplessly.

He knew a bit about Shangguan Yue's situation; the extreme training had indeed caused her to accumulate injuries and chronic ailments.

She was only in her twenties.

At such a prime age, other girls were busy dating.

Yet she could only put on a combat suit and head to the border!

It wasn't that China lacked men.

It was that Shangguan Yue's abilities were truly formidable, as if she were born for war; her strength was much greater than even some Five-Star Generals.

"Huan Zi, go prepare first. We'll leave a bit later!"

"Understood!"

Just as Huan Zi was about to leave, Zhang Tianxiang added, "Send out a notice for the team members near Beihu to rush there immediately. Security will depend on them.

Do not reveal the news about the Military Lord for now."

...

An hour later.

At Beihu Airport.

Two men slowly walked out of the airport.

One of them was precisely Young Master Yu!

His face was somewhat swollen, as if he had been beaten, and he no longer had his previous refined appearance.

The other man had short hair.

He gave off a vigorous, hot-blooded vibe; he was Young Master Yu's cousin, General Yu Batian!

At this moment.

Yu Batian's expression was a bit ugly. "Haozi, what's going on with your face?"

"Damn it!"

Young Master Yu cursed under his breath. "I was sleeping in a hotel last night with a woman when two idiots suddenly burst in and started beating the hell out of me.

If the security hadn't been alerted later, I would've almost been beaten to death!"

"Someone actually dared to touch you in the provincial capital?"

Yu Batian frowned.

He had been close to his cousin since childhood; they were tight, practically sharing the same pair of pants.

"I'm freaking confused too. I checked the surveillance for a long time afterward but couldn't find any info on those two. I've been thinking, it must have been that kid from Beihu City who sent them!"

"Beihu City?"

"A guy named Chen Feng. Brother Tian, I looked for you this time because of him. That kid has a tech company that makes hundreds of billions a year.

Originally, I wanted to buy his shares, but he refused.

Since the soft approach didn't work, we'll use force. When the time comes, we'll split the benefits fifty-fifty!"

"Mhm."

Yu Batian nodded. "I was just promoted to Three-Star General a few days ago, so my authority in the War Department is quite significant. A mere tech company—a few small tricks will be enough to severely damage them.

By then, he'll have no choice but to obediently hand over the shares to you!"

Young Master Yu was delighted. "Brother Tian, you got promoted again?"

Although a Three-Star General's level in the War Department was average, he still held a post and had thousands of soldiers under him.

Such a person still held a certain amount of power in society!

Yu Batian frowned. "Keep it down. I have some tasks this time in Beihu. If I'm not mistaken, some big shots are coming.

Get your business done as quickly as possible, and don't make too big of a scene!"

"Don't worry, Brother Tian."

Young Master Yu laughed heartily.

Now that he had Brother Tian as his backer, what was there to fear?

The two of them quickly exited the airport.

Outside the airport, eight or nine sports cars were already waiting there, and a group of rich second-generation youths quickly surrounded them.

"Young Master Yu! You're finally here!"

"Welcome, Young Master Yu! Let's go for the full service package!"

"Are you kidding? Those common beauties won't catch Young Master Yu's eye. We need at least a school beauty to start with!"

"Right, right, right, I know quite a few school beauties!"

The group flattered him one after another.

They were very clear about his identity, especially the short-haired man next to him, who was said to be from some secret unit and possessed great power.

Young Master Yu waved his hand. "Enough, I have important business this time. No need for other arrangements. Take me and Brother Tian to the hotel first!"

"Alright, alright, we'll follow Young Master Yu's arrangements!"

The crowd got into their cars.

Roars echoed as several sports cars instantly left the airport.

(PS: Cough, cough. I heard from a reader that they bought a lottery ticket after reading my book and won 400 yuan. Haha, congratulations on the win!)

(Thanks to Luoshen and User 12000169 for the update reminders; thanks to Mysterious Demon, Hengzhe Shuzhe Xiezhe, and User 29815285 for the mountain climbing invitations and mooncakes.)