Jiang Wuming met with the members of the Battle Dragon Hall and then took a car to an ancient castle outside the suburbs to attend a meeting summoned by Dawson. Oriental Xiao Yao was driving.
"Xiao Yao, there are people lurking at the manor entrance. Stop the car at the entrance."
As the car drove out of the manor, Jiang Wuming sensed two presences at the manor entrance and spoke to Oriental Xiao Yao.
"Yes, Boss!"
Oriental Xiao Yao obeyed immediately.
After returning to the Battle Dragon Hall, she had returned to her old ways. She no longer addressed Jiang Wuming as Captain or Brother Wuming, but like everyone else, she called him Boss.
At the manor entrance, a middle-aged man with a full beard and a somewhat weathered appearance, accompanied by a young boy, was hiding in the bushes, peering into the manor from time to time.
"Uncle, a car is coming out!"
Suddenly, the boy saw the car Jiang Wuming was in driving out of the manor gate and quickly reminded the weathered middle-aged man. He then crouched down, observing through the gaps in the grass.
Afterward, he noticed that his uncle hadn't crouched down and said anxiously, "Uncle, hurry and crouch down, or you'll be discovered."
"Xiao Wu, the people in the car are martial artists. They can sense our aura. It's useless even if we hide," the weathered middle-aged man said.
As he finished speaking, he and the boy named Xiao Wu saw the car stop, and Jiang Wuming stepped out.
"Uncle... Uncle, it's Jiang Wuming!!"
The boy named Xiao Wu's eyes widened like saucers when he saw Jiang Wuming, his gaze shining with fervent light, his expression incredibly excited.
"A good opportunity, Xiao Wu, hurry and come with me!"
The weathered middle-aged man was also a little excited. He grabbed his nephew and intended to step forward to meet Jiang Wuming.
However—
Before they could leave the bushes, Jiang Wuming's figure flashed, and he appeared before them.
Huh?
Upon seeing the weathered middle-aged man and the boy, Jiang Wuming noticed that both had black hair and yellow skin, and he was slightly taken aback, "Dragon Country people?"
"Dragon Country Martial Department, formerly Private Wu Zhenggang of the Loulan Legion, pays respects to General Jiang Wuming!"
Hearing Jiang Wuming's words and seeing him so close, the weathered middle-aged man took a deep breath, then straightened his body, raised his right arm, clenched his right fist, and placed it on his chest with the palm facing inward. This was the unique salute of the Martial Department.
"Uh..."
Jiang Wuming was stunned.
Just now, upon seeing the weathered middle-aged man and the boy, he had suspected they were from Dragon Country, but he had never imagined that the weathered middle-aged man was a former member of the Martial Department, and had even served in the Loulan Legion!
"I... my name is Xiao Wu."
While Jiang Wuming was still in a daze, the boy named Xiao Wu, nervously and excitedly, introduced himself.
"I am no longer part of the Dragon Country Martial Department," Jiang Wuming replied with a wry smile to Wu Zhenggang as he regained his senses. Then he asked, "What are you doing here?"
"General Jiang Wuming, I have heard of your deeds. Although you have left the Martial Department, in my heart, you are a hero of the Martial Department, and a hero of Dragon Country, the eternal young general!"
Wu Zhenggang first explained excitedly why he addressed Jiang Wuming as General, and then answered Jiang Wuming's question.
"Since Xiao Wu learned of your deeds, he has admired you greatly. When he learned that you brought the Battle Dragon Hall to the City of Sin, he dragged me here to find you..."
"Master Jiang Wuming, I want to join the Battle Dragon Hall and be your subordinate soldier. Can I?"
This time, before Wu Zhenggang could finish speaking, Xiao Wu gathered his courage and revealed his and his uncle's purpose for coming here, which was also his heart's desire.
"Of course."
Jiang Wuming readily agreed to Xiao Wu's request. After all, according to the plan he and Qin Xiaozhi had concocted, for the Battle Dragon Hall to grow stronger, the first priority was to recruit more people, followed by improving the combat strength of all members.
"Really... really?!"
Xiao Wu trembled with excitement, as if he couldn't believe he could join the Battle Dragon Hall so easily.
"Mmm."
Jiang Wuming nodded, then looked at Wu Zhenggang, "You said you were from the Loulan Legion just now. How did you end up in the City of Sin?"
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's question, the excitement on Wu Zhenggang's face instantly vanished, replaced by bitterness.
Subsequently, Jiang Wuming learned Wu Zhenggang's story.
Wu Zhenggang and Xiao Wu's home was in a seaside town in the southern part of Dragon Country. Wu Zhenggang disliked studying from a young age and preferred practicing martial arts, eventually embarking on the path of martial arts training and joining the Martial Department by chance, becoming a member of the Loulan Legion. At that time, the commander of the Loulan Legion was Jiang Wuming's father, Jiang Zhan. Wu Zhenggang also participated in the divine war twelve years ago, witnessing Jiang Zhan's peerless prowess in cutting down gods with a single sword, and also fought desperately against extraterrestrial enemies on the battlefield, using his head as a urinal. After the divine war ended, Wu Zhenggang received a rare month-long leave to visit his family. Wu Zhenggang was very excited at the time because he hadn't been home in a long time. He looked forward to reuniting with his elder brother, sister-in-law, and his adorable nephew. His parents had died early, and his brother had raised him since childhood. To him, Xiao Wu's father was both his brother and a fatherly figure. However— What Wu Zhenggang never dreamed of was that instead of a family reunion, he would be met with devastating news! The most influential person in the village, while building a house, occupied Xiao Wu's family land. Xiao Wu's parents refused, and the former secretly summoned village ruffians and thugs to teach Xiao Wu's parents a lesson. That person did not know that Wu Zhenggang was a member of the Martial Department, and even Xiao Wu's father did not know, only knowing that Wu Zhenggang served in a special unit. Xiao Wu's father was a very resolute person; he refused to yield and chose to resist, resulting in him being beaten to death on the spot. Xiao Wu's mother was not only beaten but also violated by one of the drunken thugs, and died tragically. Even Xiao Wu, who was only a few years old at the time, was slapped and fainted on the spot. After the incident, the most influential person in the village tried every means to cover up the truth and sought to hush up the matter. It was at this time that Wu Zhenggang returned home and learned of the horrific fate of his elder brother and sister-in-law. That night, he slaughtered everyone involved in the incident. Not a single person was spared! He decapitated them and arranged their heads neatly at the doorstep of Xiao Wu's home, mourning the souls of his elder brother and sister-in-law. Then, he took the young Xiao Wu and boarded a cargo ship bound for a distant place, fleeing Dragon Country. After the incident, it shocked the Martial Department, which sent special investigators. After learning the truth, although they sympathized with the fate of Xiao Wu's parents, Wu Zhenggang's actions also severely violated Dragon Country's laws and the Martial Department's regulations, thus an arrest warrant was issued for Wu Zhenggang. However, at that time, Wu Zhenggang had already taken the young Xiao Wu to the City of Sin and had remained there until now.
"I'm sorry, General Jiang Wuming, Wu Zhenggang is not worthy of being a member of the Loulan Legion, let alone a soldier under the commander!" Wu Zhenggang said with red eyes after recounting his story to Jiang Wuming.
"Uncle Wu, you are an excellent warrior, and those scumbags deserved to die!" Jiang Wuming stepped forward, patted the weathered Wu Zhenggang, and then said, "Uncle Wu, Xiao Wu, I'm going to Master Dawson's place. You two go into the manor first and find Qin Xiaozhi. Tell him you've already spoken to me about joining the Battle Dragon Hall, and I agree to your joining. He will arrange everything. From now on, the Battle Dragon Hall will be your home."
"Th... thank you, General Jiang Wuming!" Hearing this, Wu Zhenggang's eyes immediately turned red, and tears streamed down his face.
Jiang Wuming patted Wu Zhenggang's shoulder again, then turned and got back into the car without saying anything further. Wu Zhenggang then led Xiao Wu into the manor.
Half an hour later.
The car arrived at the ancient castle outside the suburbs, smoothly passed through the castle gate, and stopped in the castle square. Ge De had learned of Jiang Wuming's arrival and was already waiting in the square. Seeing Jiang Wuming's car arrive, he quickly went to meet him.
"Ge De, I encountered a small issue on the way. Am I late?" Jiang Wuming got out of the car and asked apologetically.
"Not late, the meeting hasn't started yet!" Ge De shook his head, then said, "Brother Wuming, your influence is too strong?"
"What do you mean?" Jiang Wuming was confused.
"Didn't your Battle Dragon Hall post on the Divine Net forum saying you were recruiting? As a result, the entire Divine Net forum exploded, and warriors from all over the world are actively signing up to join the Battle Dragon Hall. Some have even expressed their intention to come to the City of Sin immediately! Following this trend, it won't be long before the Battle Dragon Hall becomes the largest force in the City of Sin, and the number of warriors in the City of Sin will skyrocket!" Ge De said with admiration.
Jiang Wuming's heart stirred. He realized that Wu Zhenggang and Xiao Wu had gone to find Qin Xiaozhi, and the latter had directly followed the plan and posted the recruitment notice on the Divine Net forum.
"Brother Wuming, why do I feel like you don't know about this?" Ge De noticed Jiang Wuming's unusual reaction and realized something.
"I've been in seclusion recently, and I've handed over these matters to Brother Zhi. If you hadn't mentioned it, I really wouldn't have known," Jiang Wuming said with a wry smile.
"No wonder." Ge De suddenly understood, and then added, "When my teacher heard about this, he couldn't help but sigh. To use your Dragon Country's words, your golden signboard has too much appeal to warriors worldwide. The Battle Dragon Hall will become the largest martial arts force besides the God of War Hall in the future, and its prestige might even surpass that of the God of War Hall!"
"That day will come." Jiang Wuming quietly clenched his fists. Since the day he left the Mount Everest battlefield, he had made plans in his heart. For the rest of his life, he would fulfill his parents' unfulfilled wishes in his own way. Justice that is delayed, justice that is forgotten, will surely descend upon the world!