“This…”
Su Shiyun looked at Dongfang Xiaoyao, appearing hesitant.
Deep down, she didn't want the criminal to leave Hanshan Temple to wreak havoc, but she also didn't want Dongfang Xiaoyao to take risks.
After all, this involved Dongfang Xiaoyao's personal safety!
Moreover, Dongfang Xiaoyao was someone arranged by Jiang Wuming, and their relationship was more than just ordinary subordinates; it was more like brother and sister.
“Sister Su, this is just my personal request. It’s okay if you don’t agree. Also, if you agree to let your bodyguard assist us, she can leave at any time if she feels in danger!”
Seeing Su Shiyun’s hesitation, Chen Yong spoke again.
“Sister Shiyun, tell him I’m not a staff member of the Martial Department. I’m only responsible for protecting your safety!”
This time, before Su Shiyun could speak, Dongfang Xiaoyao spoke first.
Although Su Shiyun hadn’t put her phone on speakerphone, with her abilities, she could clearly hear Chen Yong’s words.
“Sorry to bother you, President Su.”
Hearing Dongfang Xiaoyao’s words, Chen Yong sighed inwardly and hung up the phone.
Su Shiyun put away her phone and asked with some confusion, “Xiaoyao, what kind of criminal do you think it is that even the people from the Martial Department’s office can’t deal with?”
“Sister Shiyun, it’s likely that the criminal is very powerful.”
Dongfang Xiaoyao replied, though she had other suspicions in her heart.
As a core member of the Zhan Long Hall and Jiang Wuming’s former shadow, Dongfang Xiaoyao knew more about extraterrestrial enemies than most martial artists in the world.
If she hadn’t thought of anything by the strange energy fluctuations when she was at the entrance of Hanshan Temple before, then Chen Yong’s call made her realize that the criminal Chen Yong mentioned was very likely an extraterrestrial enemy!
Because, in this world, even the most ferocious criminals would not dare to openly challenge the authority of the Martial Department in Long Country, nor would they foolishly wait at Hanshan Temple to be apprehended and killed by the Martial Department.
Hearing Dongfang Xiaoyao’s words again, Su Shiyun said nothing more.
Dongfang Xiaoyao glanced at Su Shiyun through the rearview mirror and, after a moment of hesitation, asked, “Sister Shiyun, can I ask you a question?”
“Of course, Xiaoyao, ask away.” Su Shiyun nodded.
“What do you think? If Brother Wuming were here, would he choose to help them?” Dongfang Xiaoyao asked.
“Yes.”
Su Shiyun answered almost without hesitation, then added,
“Wuming is a person who values loyalty and righteousness. This righteousness refers to both personal feelings and the greater good. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have risked his life to represent Long Country in the Global Martial Arts Competition!”
As her voice fell, Su Shiyun felt a lingering fear.
Although several days had passed since the Genius Division competition in the Global Martial Arts Competition, she would still recall Jiang Wuming’s near-death experience in the competition from time to time.
This was also why she went to Hanshan Temple today to pray for Jiang Wuming.
“Then I’ll call Brother Wuming.”
Hearing Su Shiyun’s answer, Dongfang Xiaoyao was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly spoke.
Su Shiyun looked surprised, “Why are you calling Wuming?”
“I’ll ask Brother Wuming if he wants to help them,” Dongfang Xiaoyao said.
“But… but Xiaoyao, you just said yourself that the criminal is likely very powerful.”
Su Shiyun looked puzzled, she didn’t understand why Dongfang Xiaoyao’s attitude had changed so quickly.
“Sister Shiyun, I know the criminal is very powerful, and going there might put my life in danger, but if Brother Wuming asks me to go, I will go,” Dongfang Xiaoyao said.
“Why?!”
Su Shiyun was stunned.
“Because I am his shadow, and I can die for him at any time.”
Dongfang Xiaoyao calmly gave her answer.
“——”
Su Shiyun was shaken and shocked by her words.
Dongfang Xiaoyao’s expression remained as calm as water. She drove with one hand, picked up her phone, and then, in front of Su Shiyun, dialed Jiang Wuming’s number.
“Xiaoyao, why are you calling me all of a sudden? Did something happen?”
Jiang Wuming, who was on the high-speed train, felt his heart tighten when he suddenly received Dongfang Xiaoyao’s call.
“Brother Wuming, it’s like this…”
Dongfang Xiaoyao told Jiang Wuming about her and Su Shiyun’s encounter at Hanshan Temple, Chen Yong’s request, and her own deductions.
“I already knew about this matter and am on my way to Sucheng. I intended to notify you after I had definite news, but I didn’t expect you and Sister Shiyun to be at Hanshan Temple just now.”
Jiang Wuming was somewhat surprised by this and then realized something, “Xiaoyao, did you call me because of Chen Yong’s request?”
“Yes, Brother Wuming. Tell me, should I go help them—I’ll listen to you.” Dongfang Xiaoyao said.
Jiang Wuming confirmed his guess, but did not give direct instructions. Instead, he asked, “How far have you left Hanshan Temple now?”
“More than five kilometers,” Dongfang Xiaoyao replied.
“Then have Sister Shiyun drive home by herself, and you go to Hanshan Temple alone to assist Chen Yong and the others.”
Jiang Wuming pondered for a few seconds, made a decision, and then added, “However, you must remember one thing.”
“What?”
“Your personal safety is paramount! That is to say, if you arrive at Hanshan Temple and sense an enemy stronger than you, leave immediately—I’m willing to let you help Chen Yong and the others kill extraterrestrial enemies, but I don’t want you to be in danger!” Jiang Wuming said in a deep voice.
“Yes!”
Dongfang Xiaoyao responded with only one word.
This time, she seemed to have returned to the days when she followed Jiang Wuming into battle, responding to Jiang Wuming in the manner of accepting an order.
…
At the same time.
Chen Yong, leading fifty people from the Sucheng office of the Martial Department, arrived near Hanshan Temple.
Because the news had caused panic, tourists, temple staff, and nearby vendors had all fled by car, resulting in a major traffic jam.
In desperation, Chen Yong and his group did not drive into the parking lot. Instead, they parked directly on the road closest to Hanshan Temple.
“All personnel, after getting out of the cars, rush to the parking lot as quickly as possible to avoid being seen by the public in our attire and causing further panic!”
The cars stopped, and Chen Yong gave the order.
“Yes!”
All the staff from the Sucheng office of the Martial Department loudly acknowledged the order.
Whoosh!
As their voices fell, the car doors of more than a dozen cars opened almost simultaneously.
Including Chen Yong, staff members from the Sucheng office of the Martial Department leaped out of the cars, circulated their internal energy, and streaked towards Hanshan Temple at the fastest speed, leaving afterimages on the road, like a swarm of moths fluttering towards dangerous flames.
Although they didn’t know how many extraterrestrial enemies had descended upon Hanshan Temple or how powerful they were, based on the latest news from the Martial Department, they had all speculated: the enemies appearing at Hanshan Temple were likely the same as those at the five new descent locations, with the presence of War God-level existences!
If their speculation proved true, with their strength, they would be unable to resist and would all die in the upcoming battle.
However, at this moment, they were undeterred, marching towards death!
Because.
Protecting their homeland and defending their nation was the duty on their shoulders, and more importantly, a mission etched into their bones!
Just as Chen Yong had ordered before the operation: Unless we are all dead, we shall never allow the enemy to step out of Hanshan Temple!
They would use their flesh and blood to build a ‘Great Wall’ at Hanshan Temple, shielding the people behind them!
Even if… they were to be shattered to pieces!
…