Chapter 752 (1/2)
Chapter 752: An Accompanying Crisis
Translator: Udeze Editor: Udeze
With Tang Xiu and Gui Jianchou finding a method to temporarily suppress the Darkening Virus, the authorities finally earned themselves a voice to speak. Yang Chuxiong, who was the highest-ranked officer on Mist Source Island, excitedly ordered a celebration feast after several days of infection and the suppression of the Darkening Virus.
At night, following the end of the celebration banquet, Tang Xiu decided to go out and have a stroll around, while also planning to see his female cousin, Tang Han, in passing. When he told Yang Chuxiong about his intention to leave the military compound, however, Yang Chuxiong opposed his idea strongly.
“The Mist Source Island is currently in a mess and very chaotic, Divine Doctor Tang. Leaving aside the panic caused by the Darkening Virus which has caused many pessimists to make troubles, just those foreigners alone are running rampant and harboring sinister and evil intentions. I’m afraid you’ll meet troubles if you run into them.”
“The order I receive is to solve the problem on Mist Source Island, and not just to study this disease outbreak. Division Commander Yang, if I keep staying here because of fear and danger, then tell me, what is the significance of the highest leader sending me here for?”
“The highest leader?” Yang Chuxiong was taken aback and his pupils suddenly contracted. There was also a horrified look in his eyes. Although he was ordered to assist Tang Xiu to solve the problems and crisis on Mist Source Island, he did not know specifically which top brass issued the order was. But at this moment, the very person Tang Xiu said… was simply a shock too big for him to accept.
“It’s really the number one?” Yang Chuxiong was silent for a while before he asked with hesitation.
“Yes.” Tang Xiu nodded.
With a complicated gaze, Yang Chuxiong looked at Tang Xiu and said, “Then I won’t stop you since this is the case, but I must accompany you around. If you happen to run into danger…”
“No. You need to stay here to maintain order, Division Commander Yang,” Tang Xiu waved his hand to interrupt him. “You can promptly dispatch troops in time in case there are troublemakers attacking the army. As for my safety, do you think that I… have no real skills despite being valued by the highest leader?”
Tang Xiu’s answer made Yang Chuxiong dumbfounded. He observed Tang Xiu for a long time before he smiled bitterly and said, “I’m just afraid that if anything happens to you, even if it’s under the order of the ‘one’… there’s still Senior Tang! I can’t afford to take the fury of Senior Tang!”
“It was my Grandfather who sent me over here. Besides, I’m already prepared to encounter any troublesome issues as well, hence he won’t be troubling you,” said Tang Xiu.
Finally, Yang Chuxiong compromised, “If I can’t follow you, then allow me to assign some men to accompany you!”
“Are still there soldiers in the army who can be assigned to follow me?” Asked Tang Xiu.
Yang Chuxiong’s breath lagged and he smiled bitterly, “You’re right. All the troops are also infected by the virus now. Let alone acting as guardians, just not catching a fever is already good enough. Ah, that’s right. Didn’t the members of the Phantom Special Combat Squad come with you? I’ll just assign them to protect you.”
“No…”
“Tang Xiu, it’s my decision. Else I will not feel relieved.”
“…”
Tang Xiu could only feel helpless inside. He could never bluntly tell him that he was an immortal cultivator, and neither could he say that 11 men he brought with him were all cultivators. After he learned of the threat of the various forces here, especially the Stygian Club, he had realized that the adversaries he would soon face were not ordinary people. If he were to encounter the Stygian Club’s assassination agents again, adding 10 more Phantom special forces still wouldn’t be able to protect him! They… would just become burdens instead.
Regardless, he could tell Yang Chuxion’s determination from his firm expression and could only nod, feeling a headache coming.
Half an hour later, after four black off-road cars temporarily picked up by Yang Chuxiong arrived, Tang Xiu boarded it directly along with Mo Awu and the rest, while pretending to not notice the Phantom special forces that followed them behind.
“Any specific place you want to go, Boss?” Mo Awu was in charge of driving, so he asked after they left the military compound.
“Haven’t you clearly investigated the island? Where’s the most central site of Mist Source Island?” Asked Tang Xiu.
“It was Zidan and Feng Yang who went there in person and fully investigated it,” said Mo Awu. “It’s just over 100 kilometers north of Mixed Summit City, but despite the road connection between the four cities, we’ll need to take a detour to avoid the mountain range. Also, it will take around four to five hours to get there by car.”
“We don’t have to hurry with those Phantom special forces’ members behind us,” said Tang Xiu. “But now… let’s go there and have a look at first! Anyways, which car Zidan and Feng Yang are in?”
“They are in the car right behind us,” answered Mo Awu.
“Stop to the side now,” said Tang Xiu. “Xue Sha, you will exchange cars with Zidan. I have something to discuss with him.”
“Understood!” Xue Sha, who sat next to Tang Xiu, nodded.