Chapter 486: The Southeast Headquarters, Part 2

Chapter 486: The Southeast Headquarters, Part 2

Fengyun Qi instinctively blocked in front of Fang Laoliu.

He was fully alert.

Dongfang Sansan hadn't been to Kanluo Mountain in many years, and today, he had come directly to this place, and in such a sneaky manner.

Laoliu had just woken up, and Dongfang Sansan had arrived right after, undoubtedly because of Laoliu.

This old man wants to harm my sixth brother!

"Brother Qi."

Dongfang Sansan smiled helplessly, "Am I that scary?"

"Then why are you here?"

"I came here for a reason."

Fengyun Qi's heart skipped a beat, and his face changed, "Dongfang, has something big happened?"

"It's not a big deal."

Dongfang Sansan smiled calmly, "I heard that Laoliu has woken up, which is great news, so I came to visit him."

What a lame excuse.

Fang Laoliu and Fengyun Qi rolled their eyes simultaneously.

"Brother Jiu, the way you're talking..."

Fang Laoliu sighed, "You're making me feel like I'm some big shot..."

Dongfang Sansan laughed, "Laoliu, you're wrong. You're the number one hero on the Guardian Continent."

Fang Laoliu's face twisted, "Brother Jiu, don't flatter me like this. I just woke up, and you're trying to make me faint again for another three thousand years."

"Xiao Xue, haven't you always wanted to spar with Fengyun Qi in the pouring rain?"

Dongfang Sansan said.

Xue Fumiao was taken aback and said, "Me? Spar with Fengyun Qi? In this heavy rain?"

He pointed to his nose, looking bewildered.

I'm not crazy.

Spar with someone in this heavy rain? Fengyun Qi's face also twisted in displeasure as he glared at Dongfang Sansan.

Dongfang Sansan frowned, "But this is what you've always wanted."

Xue Fumiao's brain finally started working again, and he said, "Oh, right, right, right... I've always wanted to spar with Fengyun Qi in a torrential downpour... especially when there's hail, it's the best... it feels so refreshing to have the ice-cold rain hitting your body during the fight..."

He continued, "Brother Qi, please, please spar with me!"

Fengyun Qi sighed and stood up helplessly, "If you want to get rid of me in the future, choose a more comfortable method... I can't believe you want me to go out and fight with a fool in this heavy rain."

Xue Fumiao became furious, "Who are you calling a fool?! Come out, I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

Fengyun Qi's expression was one of tragic heroism as he walked to the door and sighed at the pouring rain.

I really don't want to go out.

Dongfang Sansan was being too much, coming to my home to have a private conversation with my brother, and now he wants to kick me out!

He sighed, "Laoliu just woke up, don't bully him!"

He flashed out, and Xue Fumiao chased after him with his sword drawn.

In the wind and rain, Fengyun Qi's voice could be heard faintly, "Grass... you're actually fighting? You just want to get us out of here... let's go find another place to drink tea..."

Xue Fumiao's voice followed, "Halt! Take my blade!"

Then their voices faded into the distance.

Fang Laoliu was astonished, "Xue Fu... is Xue Fumiao really fighting?"

"They're long gone... they just told me to make me think they're stupid."

Dongfang Sansan smiled bitterly, "Laoliu, I came to you today because there's a top-secret matter! It must not be known by anyone other than you and me."

Fang Yun sighed, "Brother Jiu, look at me now, if something big happens, you should at least wait for me to recover. Are you asking me to go out and fight to the death with a few small sect masters of the Only Righteous Sect?"

"You're the one talking nonsense!"

Dongfang Sansan glared at him, then laughed, "How could I possibly let you go out and risk your life? This time, it's good news."

"It's good that you're thinking of me, Brother Jiu," Fang Yun coughed.

"It's not like I arranged this good news for you. It's something you brought upon yourself," Dongfang Sansan smiled mysteriously.

"Me?" Fang Yun laughed, "Brother Jiu, you know I've been unconscious for three thousand years and more than eighteen years, right? If I can still cause trouble, I'd be impressed with myself."

"You're right, Brother Jiu, I'm impressed with you," Dongfang Sansan said.

Then, Dongfang Sansan quickly cast a soundproof barrier, and he cast three of them in a row! This time, Fang Yun was truly terrified, and his body broke out in goosebumps.

The secluded mountain, a place of utmost secrecy.

Fengyun Qi's secret base! The three most powerful experts!

A super heavy rain that was rarely seen in a thousand years, and the chaotic heavenly phenomenon! In such a situation, Dongfang Sansan cast three consecutive barriers.

"If your soul wasn't unstable right now, I would have to pull you into my domain," Dongfang Sansan said.

Fang Yun's face turned serious.

He lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Jiu, what's the big news?"

"Laoliu, this matter I'm about to tell you is very important. You must stay calm, absolutely stay calm. If anything happens, tell me immediately, we must discuss it. Don't act on your own!"

Dongfang Sansan spoke with a heavy heart, sincerely, "It's important to me, and it's also important to the continent. It's extremely urgent!"

Fang Laoliu became even more tense, licking his lips, "Brother Jiu, I can handle it!"

"You must handle it!"

"Let's go!"

"It's actually super good news!"

"Tell me."

"Laoliu, you have to understand me."

"..."

After a long while, in the wind and rain, Xue Fumiao and Dongfang Sansan left quietly.

Fengyun Qi returned to the room.

He saw Fang Laoliu sitting there like a clay Buddha, his face contorted.

His face looked like he had been struck by lightning five hundred and fifty-five times!

Happy, angry, crying, laughing, crazy, demonic, saintly; unwilling, yet longing.

Fengyun Qi was startled.

What an expression... how did he make it?

"Laoliu? What's wrong?"

Fengyun Qi hurriedly asked, "What did Dongfang Sansan say to you?"

Fang Laoliu vehemently denied, "Nothing, nothing."

"Then why do you have that expression on your face?"

"Nothing, nothing," Fang Laoliu repeated.

Fengyun Qi was exasperated. He waved a hand in front of Fang Laoliu's face, but there was no reaction.

Fengyun Qi was stunned. "Brother, what did Dongfang Sansan say to you?"

"Nothing, he didn't say anything!"

"Damn it!"

Fengyun Qi stood up, determined. "I'm going to find him!"

"Don't go!"

"What's going on?"

"Nothing, nothing..."

Fengyun Qi sat down, looking dejected.

Fang Laoliu was so absorbed in his own world that he didn't notice his brother's expression.

He had a faraway look in his eyes.

"Tsk, tsk..." he muttered.

"Oh my, oh my..."

"Tsk, oh my..."

"Damn it... Tsk, oh my... Good heavens..."

He was acting like a complete lunatic.

That night, Fengyun Qi couldn't sleep. He tossed and turned in bed like a pancake.

He kept his ears open, thinking that Fang Laoliu might have been deeply affected by Dongfang Sansan's words.

He hoped that Fang Laoliu wouldn't do anything reckless like suicide while he wasn't paying attention.

Fengyun Qi knew that whatever Dongfang Sansan had said to Fang Laoliu must be top-secret, something even he and Xue Fumiao weren't supposed to hear.

That was why Fang Laoliu hadn't shared it with him.

Fengyun Qi was curious and surprised. Fang Laoliu's composure was something he admired; he could face heaven-shattering events and the cycle of life and death without even furrowing his brows.

What could have happened to make him so agitated that night, laughing and crying like a fool?

The next day, Fang Laoliu was still dazed, and this state continued for many days.

It wasn't until Fang Laoliu's cultivation recovered that he gradually started to calm down, but then he became visibly anxious.

"Why is my cultivation recovery so slow...?"

"Big brother, can't you think of a solution?"

"Damn it, I'm so restless!"

"When can I leave?"

"What kind of stupid rules did you make?"

"Damn it, can't you let it go?"

Fengyun Qi had no choice but to remain silent. He had never imagined that after eagerly awaiting his brother's awakening for over three thousand years, it would become a torment once he woke up.

He even had the thought: Maybe... Fang Laoliu, you should just pass out again. Three thousand or six thousand years would be fine...

...

Fengyun Qi was tormented by Fang Laoliu.

On the other hand, Fang Che was in high spirits.

Every day, he visited different families for meals, and now Yun Jianqiu and the others were lined up, with a meal in the morning and another in the afternoon.

Only those with sufficient status and influence were eligible.

Every day, they feasted.

Every day was a celebration and a farewell.

Fang Che didn't want to be so busy, but he had no choice. These were necessary social obligations.

After several days of revelry, he finally remembered to send a message to Feng Yan Beihan Chen and the others.

"Elder Yan, your subordinate, Ye Mo, reports. My position has changed, and I've been appointed as the Chief Inspector of the Only Righteous Sect. From now on, my whereabouts will be uncertain, and I won't be permanently stationed in the White Cloud Continent. I'm informing you of this."

"Young Master, your subordinate, Starlight, reports. My position has changed, and I've been appointed as an Inspector of the Only Righteous Sect. From now on, I won't be in the White Cloud Continent... Instead, I'll be serving under the Night Demon. I'm reporting this to you."

"Greetings, Brother Chen. It's your brother, Ye Mo. My position has changed..."

"Greetings, Brother Ling. It's your brother, Ye Mo... Just wanted to inform you."

He had informed them all.

Feng Yan Beihan Chen's reply arrived first, brief and concise: "Understood."

It was filled with an air of superiority.

Feng Xing replied, "In that case, future communication will be much more convenient. Do your job well. If the Night Demon does anything unfavorable to you, tell me, and I'll take care of him."

"The Night Demon is just arrogant, and he shouldn't target me. But if anything happens, I'll report it to you."

"Good."

Feng Xing was satisfied.

Considering Starlight's position as the commander, being promoted to an Inspector of the Only Righteous Sect was a significant step forward. It seemed that the Seal Deity Palace wasn't afraid of him.

Hmph, as long as you listen to me, you'll have good things to come.

Chen Yin's response was different: "Oh my, this is great news! Congratulations, Brother Ye Mo, on your promotion. It's just a pity that I'm at headquarters and can't celebrate with you. If you have any matters, feel free to tell me, and I'll do my best to help you."

"Thank you, Brother Chen."

"Don't mention it!"

Ling Kong's reaction was even more enthusiastic: "This is wonderful news, Ye Mo! It's a great opportunity. Work hard, and I'll find opportunities for you. If you need anything, just say the word, and we brothers will do our best!"

After this round of communication, Fang Che carefully analyzed the tone and wording of the messages.

He nodded in satisfaction: "For now, there doesn't seem to be any issues to worry about."

Then he started considering.

Now that he had been promoted, should he go home for a visit? The leek dumplings he had brought back were already finished. Should he go back and get more?

But after thinking it over, he had only been back for a few days. If he returned home so frequently, his mother might think that this promotion was a big deal...

He decided to wait until later, when he would be an Inspector, and then make a triumphant return home. If, at that time, some young master showed up and needed to be taught a lesson, it would be even more perfect...

Half a month passed.

Fang Che sent a message to the Seal Deity Palace: "Master, the thousand people who came are almost ready. A portion of them can already participate in escorting missions."

"However, I killed fifty of them. I also got rid of twenty obvious fugitives and those with distinctive appearances. Currently, there are nine hundred and three left. After plastic surgery and identity arrangements, most of them can be used."

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"text": "So, you killed seventy people, and you didn't even report it to me. You should be punished."

"Killing a few people, what's there to report? If you see someone you don't like, you just send them over to you to teach them a lesson. What's there to punish? Just do your job well. You're about to leave the Heavenly Escort Agency, so you must make sure everything is in order. You can't afford to make any mistakes! If necessary, kill to establish your authority. It's fine, even if you kill them all, I can send you a few more batches."

"Yes, Master. I understand."

"There are only a few days left before you take office. During this time, I've been gathering intelligence on the Southeast Guardian Headquarters for you. You'll need to make some arrangements, so you'll have to make your own decisions. After taking office, you must first establish good relationships with your colleagues and superiors."

The Seal Deity Palace gave his earnest instructions.

"Yes, Master. I understand, but I've heard that the current Deputy Vice Minister in charge of inspection and manhunts at the Southeast Guardian Headquarters is An Ruo Xing. This time, I'll be working directly under him. It's said that he's a pretty good person, so he shouldn't have too many issues."

These words left the Seal Deity Palace speechless.

After a long time, he finally replied with a few words: "Do your best. I'm going into seclusion."

"Yes, Master."

After hanging up the communication, the Seal Deity Palace sighed heavily, deep in thought.

Unconsciously, he walked out with his hands behind his back.

He climbed to the highest mountain in the headquarters and sat on a large rock, waiting quietly.

He waited from the afternoon until the evening, and then until dawn.

Gazing at the bright stars in the sky, the Seal Deity Palace remained as still as a stone sculpture.

The entire night, he didn't move a muscle.

...

Zhao Wushang and Zheng Yunqi from the Heavenly Escort Agency were also busy.

After countless arguments and even physical fights, they finally made a decision.

Zhao Wushang led three hundred people as the advance team, following the Starlight Commander to Dong Hu Zhou.

They were going to establish the first branch of the Heavenly Escort Agency in another city.

If there was a need, they could send more people over at any time.

Zheng Yunqi, on the other hand, stayed behind to develop the headquarters of the Heavenly Escort Agency.

The two of them spent day and night meticulously going over the list of people who would go and those who would stay.

After all, this side had already taken shape, and they could just follow the established procedures. But for those going to the other side, they had to be absolutely sure!

This was a super important task, and the two of them carefully allocated the slots, discussing until dawn.

They couldn't just take the older members; they also had to bring about a hundred of the nine hundred and thirty new members.

This added an unexpected difficulty to the task.

But both of them were extremely serious.

Ever since they took office as deputy heads of the Heavenly Escort Agency, their treatment had improved, and their cultivation resources were more than sufficient, with the Fang Family even sending additional supplies.

So, their cultivation had been steadily advancing.

Now, both of them had reached the high-grade King Rank, and they could be considered top experts in their own right. At the very least, they were more than qualified to be heads of an escort agency.

\"I just hope that the Starlight Commander can get along well with Night Demon when he's transferred to his inspection duties.\"

The two of them prayed silently, seeking blessings for the commander.

After all, that Night Demon was truly not a good person; he was a pure and brutal killer, a super demon who wouldn't bat an eye at murder! He was truly difficult to serve.

Twenty days later.

Zhao Wushang set off first, leading three hundred and eighteen people to Dong Hu Zhou, where the Southeast Guardian Headquarters was located.

With the identity document from the Guardian Hall of Baiyun Zhou, he was going to expand their territory.

He was at the forefront.

On the twenty-second day, the Starlight Commander arrived at the Heavenly Escort Agency and conducted another inspection, walking around the agency.

He had a conversation with Zheng Yunqi.

He was full of emotion.

\"Night Demon has summoned me to go to him, and I have to report before dawn tomorrow. Yunqi, do your best. This Baiyun Zhou branch of the Heavenly Escort Agency is now in your hands.\"

\"Absolutely no mistakes can be made. You understand.\"

Zheng Yunqi knelt on one knee and swore to the heavens: \"I swear that I will do my utmost, exert all my efforts, and face any danger without fear!\"

The two of them drank three cups together in the Heavenly Escort Agency.

The Starlight Commander took the necessary documents and left.

That afternoon, Zheng Yunqi sat alone at the entrance of the main hall, silent for the entire afternoon and evening.

He didn't speak.

He knew that once the Starlight Commander left, he wouldn't return. The era of the Heavenly Escort Agency under the command of the Starlight Commander was now in the past.

From now on, he would have to shoulder the responsibility for the Baiyun Zhou branch of the Heavenly Escort Agency.

But what should he do? The more he thought about it, the less confident he felt.

He was nervous and uncertain, his heart filled with apprehension.

\"I can only do my best and not let down the commander's high expectations!\"

On the twenty-ninth day.

Fang Zong was drinking at Hong Er Cripple's house. After finishing the wine, he scolded him and warned: \"If you're not honest, I'll come to Baiyun Zhou to inspect you every time I'm here.\"

After Hong Er Cripple's pitiful pleas, Fang Zong got up to leave. Qin Fang was filled with gratitude and saw him off, but when he returned, he scolded Hong Er Cripple again: \"You, can't you have some ambition? Look at how good Fang Zong is to our family, and he even comes to teach you a lesson before leaving...\"

On the morning of the thirtieth day.

After a month, Fang Zong finally broke through to the second-grade Emperor Rank, feeling refreshed and energized.

Today was his first day on the job, and he had also broken through in his cultivation.

It was truly a double celebration.

Full of excitement, he mounted his horse and rode to Dong Hu Zhou with Ye Meng to take up his new position.

It was a sunny day with a light rain, and the mountains and rivers were picturesque.

In the sky, the clouds and mist seemed to form a million soldiers; the light wind and rain whispered their farewell.

It seemed as if countless white cloud heroic souls had come to see Fang Zong off, silently watching him from the sky.

The clouds and mountains surged like a million soldiers; the light wind and rain whispered their farewell.

Along the way, people lined the streets.

The people of Baiyun Zhou had come out spontaneously to see him off.

Their cheers shook the heavens.

\"Fang Zong, remember to come back and visit often.\"

\"Fang Zong, take care of yourself when you're away.\"

"I can't bear to see Fang Che go... Waaah..."

"Stop crying! Fang Che's promotion is a joyous occasion, why are you crying? Are you so selfish that you'd rather have him stay here in Baiyun Zhou as a minor official for the rest of his life?"

Fang Che was deeply moved and repeatedly urged everyone to return.

But everyone was reluctant to part, and they saw him off all the way to the city gates.

With no other choice, he hurriedly left on horseback.

After riding for a long time, he turned back and still saw a crowd of people at the city gates, their heads craned in anticipation.

Fang Che's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He stopped his horse, turned back, and let out a long whistle that shook the sky, causing the clouds to roll and tumble.

Then, he swiftly turned his horse and rode off with Ye Meng, disappearing beyond the mountain pass.

The sky was filled with billowing clouds, and the distant mountains were shrouded in mist. A light drizzle fell like silk, carrying a sense of sorrow and longing, all the way to the horizon.

The young man's heart was filled with fiery determination, having faced life and death to establish extraordinary merits.

Looking back from the depths of the white clouds, another journey through the turbulent rivers and lakes awaited.

...

At the city gates of Baiyun Zhou, the suppressed sobs of farewell finally erupted.

"Fang Che has left! Waaah..."

The people of Baiyun Zhou truly found it hard to let Fang Che go.

Li Changkong and Bing Shangxue, along with the other three, emerged from behind the battlements on the city walls, their faces filled with reluctance as they gazed in the direction where Fang Che had disappeared.

"Our student has finally embarked on his own path and is chasing his own future," said Duan Zhongliu with deep emotion.

"It's just a pity that we couldn't see him off in person. Alas..." said Bao Feiyu with a hint of regret.

Li Changkong spoke calmly, "I was afraid you all wouldn't be able to control your tears. Riding off to take up a new post and getting promoted is a joyous occasion. If tears were shed, it would be considered inauspicious."

"You're just worried about yourself," the other two teased.

But when they saw Bing Shangxue's red-rimmed eyes, they stopped joking and urged, "Let's go back and have a drink. Tomorrow, we'll work harder to train these young ones and strive to nurture more students like Fang Che."

"Good!"

The three of them agreed and turned to leave.

Bing Shangxue walked a few steps but couldn't help but turn back to gaze into the distance.

"Don't look anymore," Li Changkong said, appearing beside her without her noticing. "If you miss him in the future, go to Dong Hu Zhou and let the students take good care of you."

Bing Shangxue couldn't help but smile, then sighed, "It will be truly difficult to encounter such a student again in the future, let alone a whole batch of them..."

Li Changkong nodded, but his thoughts were different. "It's not just difficult... I fear that in this lifetime, meeting even one like him has already exhausted all my luck..."

On the other side of the city walls.

Chen Ruhai and Fan Tianjiao's expressions were complex.

"We finally sent off that great god," said Chen Ruhai.

"I feel relieved too," Fan Tianjiao agreed.

"To be honest, after such a long time, I was getting confused myself," Chen Ruhai admitted.

"Me too," Fan Tianjiao said.

"We should prepare to leave as well. If we don't take up our new posts soon, we might get scolded," Chen Ruhai suggested.

"This time, we're being sent directly to headquarters for training. It's like a pie falling from the sky," Fan Tianjiao exclaimed.

"Let's go, let's go," Chen Ruhai urged.

...

Dong Hu Zhou.

Patrol Headquarters.

The Patrol Headquarters was a large compound with a five-story building, occupying a vast area.

Inside, there were three patrol teams, each consisting of six smaller squads, totaling eighteen squads.

The patrols were categorized into three ranks: copper, silver, and gold, and promotions were based on individual patrol achievements.

However, exceptions existed, such as a patrol officer promoted to the gold rank while their captain remained at the silver rank.

The patrol ranks and official positions were only 'basically' linked, meaning there were exceptions.

The Battle of the Southeast.

The patrols also participated in the battle, resulting in the loss of over twenty patrol officers.

An Ruoxing, serving as the Deputy Vice Minister and acting Chief Inspector, had to reorganize the teams into new squads.

With the arrival of ten new members, they formed seventeen squads.

One squad was still missing, requiring eight more members.

As An Ruoxing considered who to assign, he received a notification that the selection process was unnecessary as the team had already been assigned.

All he needed to do was wait for the new members to arrive.

During this time, An Ruoxing was stationed at the headquarters.

One by one, the new members arrived.

The first person to arrive impressed An Ruoxing greatly.

The fourth volume begins.

A few words.

In this book, there isn't much pure boasting and face-slapping.

I prefer crafting a plot that introduces a character and then exploring their subsequent actions and consequences.

This approach is most evident with Dong Yun Yu, Xue Wan Ren, and Fang Che, where I've meticulously planned every action and word and their subsequent developments.

Perhaps some readers might find certain plot points dull, but in this book, there are no unnecessary scenes.

The greatest advantage of this approach is that when I write the subsequent developments, I can do so without hesitation.

This is a trick that has helped me avoid writer's block, which I'm happy to share with you. However, new authors should not imitate this style.

It's not that I'm boasting about my intelligence, but rather, it's a method that I've found to be more efficient for me.

So, I sincerely suggest: if you find the story dull and uninteresting, take a break and return later, or read other books. Don't rush to criticize; take a few days off, and if you still can't get into it, then I can't stop you from dropping the book.

I don't want to resort to banning or deleting comments. We've been together for so long.

I wish to continue this journey with you calmly and gracefully.

I also want to bid farewell to those who can't continue, wishing them well on their literary paths.

I can't handle being cursed at, and banning you would hurt both of us, wouldn't it?

My writing skills are just average.

The most sincere words: For those who choose to leave, refunds are not possible.

(End of Chapter)

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