389: Chapter 388 The entire Si family of Southwest China mobilizes!

"Sigh," the leader sighed, putting down his teacup. "That young girl from the Si Family has always been groomed by Elder Si as his successor since she was a child. Now that she is missing and her fate is unknown, it is only natural for the Si Family to take some major actions. It is understandable." Having said that, he paused, his tone carrying a hint of helpless indulgence. "As long as it doesn't go too far, let them be for now!"

Xu Anguo nodded slowly upon hearing this. However, his mind uncontrollably drifted to another person whose life and death were uncertain, and his brow furrowed instantly. He tentatively asked, "What about Elder Zhao? Has there been any news from the hospital?"

Hearing this, the leader's expression darkened further. He shook his head slowly, his voice laced with fatigue. "We were lucky; he was sent to the hospital in time. The surgery is finished, and he has been pulled back from the gates of death for now." But then, his tone shifted, becoming grave. "But he is still lying in the ICU, unconscious. The doctor said whether he can pull through depends on tonight." He paused, a look of regret appearing in his eyes. "After all, at his age, his body cannot withstand such torment."

"Then, about Zhao Lintai...?" Xu Anguo leaned forward slightly, observing the leader's reaction as he tentatively asked.

"The Southwest Military Region has dispatched a brigade into the mountains to search; there should be news soon. However, having been dragged into the swamp by a python, the probability of survival is basically non-existent." At this point, the leader paused, looked at Xu Anguo, and continued with an unquestionable decisiveness. "Also, the flight carrying Zhao Lintai's parents will arrive in the capital tomorrow morning. You can prepare the closing Materials for the Security Bureau's investigation into the Zhao Family in advance."

"Uh, leader," Xu Anguo, thinking the leader was about to take action against Zhao Lintai's parents, spoke up quickly, his tone hesitant. "According to the evidence we have collected so far, Zhao Lintai's parents were not involved in those matters of Zhao Lintai..."

"Enough," however, before Xu Anguo could finish, the leader waved his hand to interrupt him. "Whether they were involved or not is not something I have the heart to worry about right now. Elder Zhao has one foot in the grave, and Zhao Lintai's life is uncertain; do you think they have the heart to continue staying in their positions?" The leader said, leaning back against the chair, his eyes filled with complexity. "After working hard for most of their lives, it is time for some adjustments."

Xu Anguo's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood the leader's meaning—someone wanted the Zhao Family to be removed!

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, it only turned into an inaudible sigh. He nodded slowly and stopped speaking. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart—the Zhao Family was truly finished this time.

The office was quiet for a moment before the leader looked at Xu Anguo again, bringing the topic back, his tone turning serious. "Old Xu, Hongmen is too arrogant this time, daring to kill to silence witnesses right under the nose of the Armed Police Force. How do you plan to handle this?"

"Leader, this is absolutely a provocation from Hongmen to our Dragon Nation!" Xu Anguo's emotions flared instantly, his voice rising a few notches. "According to the intelligence analysis we have collected during this period, Lei Poshan's hiding place is very likely on an uninhabited island near Australia! I suggest we immediately mobilize the naval fleet and reconnaissance satellites to conduct a cruise of the waters and surrounding islands near Australia under the guise of an ocean-going military training exercise! I believe that as long as we do this, we will definitely be able to find Lei Poshan's hiding place!"

The leader frowned and stood up, pacing behind his desk.

A moment later, as if having made up his mind, he spoke slowly: "Very well! The newly deployed electronic reconnaissance ship of the navy also needs to test its performance, so let's take this opportunity to conduct an ocean-going military training exercise!" Having said this, he paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "In addition, have Comrade Ye Qingcheng prepare as well. It is impolite not to reciprocate; Lei Poshan is so rampant, it is time for our Dragon Nation's Martial Artists to bare their fangs. Otherwise, those foreign forces will really think our Dragon Nation is weak and easy to bully!"

"Yes, leader. I will tell Ye Qingcheng to get ready later!"

"Hmm. However, the ocean-going military training cannot be rushed. I need to communicate and plan properly with the Navy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other departments."

"I understand! Plan before you act!" Xu Anguo replied quickly, feeling relieved in his heart.

The leader raised his hand and pointed at Xu Anguo with his fingertip, the corners of his mouth curling up, but the next second, his tone sank again. "What I am worried about now is Bai Ruoxue. I truly did not expect that Lei Poshan could teach Bai Ruoxue so well. With her own strength, she could wipe out the people of the Si Family and injure so many of my soldiers under the suppression of the Armed Police Force's firepower!"

"Indeed..." Xu Anguo also sighed. "That Bai Ruoxue is truly worthy of being a woman of the Bai Family of the Western Regions! Thinking back now, it was not without reason that the Bai Family was annihilated more than twenty years ago. If this strength had been allowed to continue to this day, what a terrifying existence it would be."

The leader looked deeply at Xu Anguo, not picking up on his words, but continued to himself: "My original intention was to leave a trace of the Bloodline for the Bai Family, which could be considered compensation for the contributions the Bai Family made during the founding war." He said, sighing again, his tone filled with regret. "However, this Bai Ruoxue has injured the soldiers of our Dragon Nation... Forget it, whether this Bai Ruoxue lives or dies will depend on her own fortune!"

"Leader," Xu Anguo hurriedly reminded him, "Bai Ruoxue killed so many people from the Si Family, and the successor of the Si Family is currently missing. On this point alone, the Si Family will never let Bai Ruoxue go. However, I am worried that if Elder Si finds out the true identity of Bai Ruoxue, I don't know if he will still be able to bring himself to act..."

"You make a good point." The leader nodded, his tone thoughtful. "However, in my opinion, it is better to wait and see for now. Bai Ruoxue's strength is so formidable that whether she can be found is still an unknown! If she is really caught, it won't be too late to inform Elder Si of her true identity. After all, the Si Family and the Bai Family were old acquaintances. As for how Elder Si will decide after knowing, let him make the decision himself!"

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At the same time, Si Zhengxiong also received a call from Si Hongjun.

After learning about the tragic battle in Zhuilong Valley, Si Zhengxiong was shocked: "What did you say?! Si Yao was attacked by that Bai Ruoxue?"

"Yes, that is what Xu Anguo said!" Si Hongjun's tone on the other end of the line was heavy. "Moreover, Hongbin and the six people who followed him into the mountains have also likely met with misfortune..."

"Bullshit!" Si Zhengxiong roared fiercely, his voice making the receiver buzz. "Si Yao will definitely be fine, and Hongbin does not have the face of someone short-lived. Besides, there is Qin Yi! Stop spouting nonsense!"

Since taking charge of the Family business, this was the first time he had been scolded so angrily by the Elder. Si Hongjun knew the Elder was truly anxious. Worried that the Elder would damage his health, he hurriedly advised: "Elder, please don't be anxious. I will immediately send Si Hongxiao into the mountains to find Si Yao!"

At this moment, Si Zhengxiong's chest was heaving violently, his face full of anger and disbelief. He said in a deep, angry voice: "Don't worry about this, I will handle it!" After saying this, without waiting for Si Hongjun to speak again, he hung up the phone, slammed his cane on the ground, and walked hurriedly toward the Si Family Old Residence.

With the phone hung up, Si Hongjun sighed helplessly. Without hesitation, he immediately picked up the internal phone and called Si Hongxiao in.

As soon as Si Hongxiao entered the room, Si Hongjun said: "Hongxiao, something big has happened to the Family!"

Subsequently, Si Hongjun recounted the story of Si Hongbin likely being killed and Si Yao being attacked on the summit of Zhuilong Valley.

Learning that his good brother Hongbin had been killed, Si Hongxiao's eyes instantly turned red, and his fists clenched tightly, making a clicking sound: "Brother Jun, just give the order! Even if I have to go through fire and water, I will save Si Yao!"

"With the Elder's temper, the clansmen at the Si Family Old Residence must have already moved. You take a helicopter there immediately. You can skydive, so try to get into the mountains as soon as possible to find Si Yao! Bring her back to me safely!"

"Brother Jun, I understand what to do! Don't worry, I will definitely bring Si Yao back safely!" After saying that, Si Hongxiao turned to leave.

Si Wenruo followed him: "Brother Xiao, I'm going too!"

"Nonsense! What can you do if you go?!" Si Hongjun scolded.

"I'm going back to the Si Family Old Residence to accompany Grandfather!" Si Wenruo's eyes were red. "Everyone in the Family has gone to Zhuilong Valley, and there is no one by Grandfather's side. I'm worried!"

Si Hongjun looked at his son and sighed in his heart. Although this eldest son had no talent for martial arts and had never been liked by the Elder, he did not have a bad heart. He sighed helplessly: "Let's go, I'll go back with you!"

"Dad, but didn't the capital want you to go over there?" Si Wenruo asked worriedly.

"If Si Yao doesn't come back, I have no mind to go to any capital!" Si Hongjun's tone was full of determination. "If those above blame me, let them blame me!" After speaking, he walked out the door first, and Si Hongxiao and Si Wenruo hurriedly followed. The three of them rushed to the helipad on the roof together.

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Not long after, at the foot of the mountain where the Si Family Old Residence was located, a sharp alarm bell suddenly sounded. The sound cut through the tranquility of the mountains and spread in all directions.

The people in the village heard the alarm, and the work in their hands stopped instantly—this alarm was the emergency assembly whistle of the Si Family. It might not ring once in ten years. Once it rang, it must be a huge matter.

Everyone immediately picked up the weapons placed beside them and walked quickly towards the entrance of the village, their footsteps hurried and their faces solemn.

In the open space at the entrance of the village, a dense crowd of people soon gathered.

The man who had previously reported Zhao Lintai's visit to Si Zhengxiong was now standing on a high platform, holding a megaphone, his voice somewhat hoarse from excitement, shouting to the crowd below: "Young Miss Si Yao entered Zhuilong Valley today but was ambushed by evildoers and is now missing! Si Hongbin took six people from the Family to rescue her, but they also met with misfortune!"

As soon as his words fell, the crowd below exploded instantly, with discussions and angry shouts rising one after another.

The man raised his volume again and continued to shout: "The Family Head has ordered! Everyone in the Family, gather at Zhuilong Valley immediately! Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground today, we must find Young Miss Si Yao! If you encounter the evildoers who attacked the Young Miss, kill them without mercy!!!"

"Yes—!" The shouts of the clansmen instantly resounded through the clouds, echoing in the mountains and forests, startling the birds in the forest to flap their wings and flee in all directions.

Subsequently, everyone ran quickly to the cars parked on the side of the road and got into them one after another.

Soon, the roar of engines rose one after another. The car lights lit up in the fading twilight, connecting into a long strip of light, speeding towards Zhuilong Valley.

That long convoy, seen from a distance, looked like a giant dragon weaving through the roads in the mountains.