?42: Chapter 42: Visit of the Dragon Head 42: Chapter 42: Visit of the Dragon Head At this moment, both Li Linguo and Zhang Tieshan were also looking towards the leader, clearly indicating that the final decision-making power rested in the leader’s hands.

    “Azure Dragon, give me an explanation.

    Why did you stop the head of Wu’an Office from making arrests?”

    The leader’s expression was benevolent, and his words seemed as nourishing as the spring rain, yet they carried an aura of unspoken authority that—in all of Xia Country—could only be found emanating from him.

    Azure Dragon first bowed deeply to the Xia Country leaders and then spoke calmly, “Good to see you, leaders.

    The matter I wish to discuss is an extreme secret, something I do not wish to reveal to anyone besides the leaders here.”

    “You may leave now,” Li Linguo ordered directly.

    “Yes, Marshal.”

    The head of Wu’an Office’s face showed embarrassment.

    He glared at Azure Dragon and then turned, stepping out of the conference room.

    “Alright, there are no outsiders here now.

    You can speak,” Chancellor Zhang said in a low voice, continuing, “But I must tell you, if you do not provide a satisfactory explanation for releasing Ye Xuan on your own, you will face the appropriate punishment.”

    Observing the stern expressions of the leaders, Azure Dragon smiled slightly and said, “I wonder if the leaders remember the airplane hijacking incident from some time ago?”

    “Hmm?”

    As Azure Dragon’s words settled, the leaders’ expressions all showed surprise, and they looked at Azure Dragon with shocked eyes.

    “What does the hijacking have to do with Ye Xuan?

    You better not...”

    “Wait!”

    Chancellor Zhang burst out angrily, but before he could finish, the number one leader cut him off and quickly stepped next to Azure Dragon, a glint of sharpness in his eyes as he said, “What you mean to say is, the person who saved the entire airplane was this Ye Xuan?”

    “Still, the old leader is wise.

    Indeed, that is so,” Azure Dragon replied with a smile, offering timely compliments before falling silent.

    “How is this possible?” Chancellor Zhang exclaimed in shock, completely thrown off.

    “Azure Dragon, what evidence do you have?” Li Linguo suddenly erupted with the aura of an Innate Martial Artist, showing just how unsettled he was at that moment.

    Minister of War Xia Tieshan, although he didn’t speak, also stared intently at Azure Dragon, trying to discern from his eyes whether he was lying.

    Looking at the shaken faces of the men, Azure Dragon spoke as if he had expected this reaction all along, “Honorable leaders, it is clear.

    Ye Xuan was on board the plane heading to the Capital City, and when the plane was hijacked, it was he who killed the terrorists.”

    Azure Dragon paused briefly before continuing, “If we’re speaking about evidence, the flight attendants can all act as witnesses.

    His identification details are on the passenger log.

    During this time, I also personally spoke with him, and when the plane crashed, Mr.

    Ye disappeared, yet he appeared in the Capital City that very day.”

    Hearing Azure Dragon’s words, the leaders fell completely silent.

    They were beginning to believe him somewhat, as Azure Dragon surely could not afford the consequences if he were lying.

    “Azure Dragon, you did very well,” the number one leader voiced first, even giving an approving pat on Azure Dragon’s shoulder.

    “Azure Dragon, this issue is extremely confidential and must not be divulged.

    Arrange a time for us old men to meet with him,” Li Linguo said excitedly.

    “Indeed, if he is the person of legend, we must speak with him,” Chancellor Zhang changed his tone, clearly indicating that Ye Xuan’s significance in his eyes could not be compared with that of the eight great families.

    “Ha ha ha, excellent.”

    “Azure Dragon, you have done very well.

    I think it’s time for a new head of Wu’an Office,” Xia Tieshan laughed heartily, looking more and more pleased with Azure Dragon.

    “Fine, Elder, please don’t joke with me.

    The lineage of succession for the leader of Group Eight, if I, Azure Dragon, really took over the position of Wu’an Office Chief, I’m afraid the entire Wu’an Office would be thrown into chaos,” Azure Dragon said hurriedly, refusing the proposition.

    Xia Tieshan was only joking too.

    He knew that the eight group leaders each refused to submit to the others and that the current Wu’an Office Chief was nothing but a figurehead.

    If Azure Dragon really took charge, the other seven would surely turn the world upside down.

    “Enough idle talk, let’s make arrangements for this matter quickly.

    It is of the utmost importance,” Number One Dragon Head ordered directly.

    “At your command.”

    Azure Dragon finally breathed a sigh of relief and went to carry out the orders.

    ...

    Capital City, a secret quadrangle courtyard.

    Two ordinary sedans led the way.

    As several men in black got out of the car first and vigilantly scanned the area, they made sure there was no danger before they picked up the walkie-talkie and said something indistinguishable.

    Shortly after, a black sedan arrived from the end of the road and stopped in front of the courtyard gate.

    Four elders, wearing trench coats, accompanied by a few men in black, quickly entered the courtyard.

    “Greetings, Dragon Head,” Azure Dragon saluted.

    “Cut the crap, Azure Dragon, where’s the kid Ye?” Xia Tieshan laughed and scolded.

    “I, Ye Xuan, have met the esteemed Dragon Heads.

    I’m unworthy of you coming in person,” Ye Xuan said.

    Before anyone knew when, Ye Xuan had appeared in front of the four Dragon Heads, which made all four show a momentary look of surprise at the peculiar way Ye Xuan appeared.

    However, the four Dragon Heads, having braved through many trials and tribulations, naturally did not show a shocked expression.

    Li Linguo, with a smile on his face, stepped forward, patted Ye Xuan on the shoulder, and laughed heartily, “Good lad, indeed a citizen of Xia Country.

    Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you?”

    Ye Xuan could fully feel Li Linguo’s warm attitude towards him, and although Ye Xuan was a Cultivator, he was ultimately a citizen of Xia Country.

    The land had nourished him.

    He deeply understood that these elders before him had dedicated decades of hard work and toil for Xia Country, making countless sacrifices, and they could be called great men of their generation.

    The respect that was due, Ye Xuan gave in full.

    This had nothing to do with his identity as a Cultivator, but rather with the selfless contributions of the older generation that had led to the prosperous Xia Country of today.

    This respect also surged from within Ye Xuan’s heart.

    “You old man, I know what schemes you’re planning.

    Don’t even think about pulling Ye into the Ministry of War.”

    Xia Tieshan laughed and scolded, coming right up to Ye Xuan, smiling kindly, “Young Ye, if you ever encounter any issues, just tell your Uncle Xia.

    If that old bastard Ye Canghai dares to trip you up, just let me know, and I’ll see how to deal with him.”

    “Alright, we’ve come here in secret today to discuss important matters with Ye, stop the nonsense,” Number One Dragon Head said with a smile, prompting Ye Xuan to give a respectful bow.

    By then, Azure Dragon, knowing his place, had tactfully left the scene.

    Only the four Dragon Heads and Ye Xuan were left in the courtyard.

    As the leader of the Earth Group, Azure Dragon was very aware that some secrets were not for him to hear.

    Around a stone platform with five stone stools, the four sat in a circle with Ye Xuan.

    “Young Ye, we’ve come to know of your affairs, and on behalf of Xia Country, I thank you for resolving the airplane hijacking,” Number One Dragon Head said earnestly.

    “However,” he continued forthrightly, “can you tell us old men exactly what kind of existence you are?” Number One Dragon Head got straight to the point, voicing the biggest question on everyone’s minds.

    Gazing at the earnest eyes of the elders, Ye Xuan hesitated for a while, unsure whether to reveal his identity.

    During this time, the entire courtyard was deathly silent.

    Ten minutes later.

    The hesitant look in Ye Xuan’s eyes disappeared, and his deep voice reached the elders’ ears.

    “I am a Cultivator.”