The two cameramen were terrified, as were the two Fusang envoys, whose faces were pale and dared not speak.
However, the two cameras were indeed aimed at Sasagawa No.
At this moment, Sasagawa No seemed to realize that Xiao Yunlong was not joking and finally panicked. He trembled and said, "No, you can't kill me. I am from the Fusang Sword Saint Palace..."
"Save your nonsense for the King of Hell in the underworld!"
Xiao Yunlong let out a cold roar, and his fingers suddenly exerted force, making a cracking sound.
Sasagawa No's throat was snapped, his eyes wide like dead fish, and he couldn't believe that the other party dared to kill him.
"You... you actually killed Senior Sasagawa?"
"You are so bold! Senior Sasagawa is from the Sword Saint Palace. If you do this, our Fusang Sword Saint Palace will definitely not let it go!" the other four Fusang warriors said.
"Fusang Sword Saint Palace? So what? Kill them!" Xiao Yunlong sneered.
As his voice fell, Jun Bufan immediately rushed out, followed closely by Liu Ruyan, and then Liang Bendao also reacted and charged towards the remaining four Fusang warriors.
Several martial arts experts in the City Defense Department also moved. Seven or eight people attacked together. The four Fusang warriors were already scared out of their wits. Facing everyone's attack, how could they resist? They were defeated in just a few rounds and then killed.
Although the cameras were still pointed at the scene, the two cameramen were already trembling with fear, their hands holding the cameras shaking constantly.
The two Fusang envoys finally recovered and gritted their teeth, roaring, "You... you are too bold! Xiao, you killed four Fusang warriors without reason. Aren't you afraid of provoking a war between the two countries?"
Xiao Yunlong walked off the stage and towards the two Fusang envoys step by step, stopping within half a meter of them, and said word by word, "Listen carefully, you'd better record this and take it back to Fusang for national broadcast."
"All Fusang warriors, if you are simply coming to our Dragon Country for friendly martial arts exchanges, we welcome you very much. If you rely on your meager skills to show off in our Dragon Country, I will kill every one I see, and kill a pair if I meet two!"
"Also, if your Fusang wants to start a war because of this, our Dragon Country will accompany you. But I must warn you, before starting a national war, you'd better weigh whether you have the ability!"
Xiao Yunlong's words were sonorous and powerful. To the two Fusang envoys, they sounded like thunderclaps, making their eardrums buzz. Although they were trembling with anger, they dared not utter a single word.
Xiao Yunlong then turned his head and looked at the two cameramen, "Did you record it?"
"Re-recorded!" The cameramen were so scared that their speech was trembling.
"Then get lost!" Xiao Yunlong snorted.
Without any hesitation, the two cameramen turned and fled.
The two Fusang envoys waved their hands and left.
After walking more than ten meters, they probably felt safe and then declared, "Your Excellency's words will be conveyed word for word. Please rest assured, even if a national war is not initiated, the Fusang Sword Saint Palace will never let this go. You wait for the endless pursuit of the Sword Saint Palace martial artists!"
Xiao Yunlong regarded these threats as nothing. As the King of Zhenbei of the Dragon Country, he had heard more threats and harsh words than anyone else over the years. But so what? Wasn't he still living well!
"Don't just stand there stunned, quickly clean up the scene!" Liang Minghui said, recovering his senses, and waved his hand to give orders.
More than ten guards immediately moved. Xiao Yunlong turned and left the training ground with Liu Ruyan, and Jun Bufan followed closely.
Liang Minghui immediately winked at Liang Bendao and hurried to catch up.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Xiao, this time. Senior Zhuge is not here. If it weren't for Mr. Xiao's intervention, we at the City Defense Department wouldn't know how to handle it!" Liang Minghui said, cupping his fists as he caught up.
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "No need. We are all people of the Dragon Country. When encountering such a situation, it is my duty."
Liang Minghui nodded, "Mr. Xiao is absolutely right. When it comes to national dignity and crisis, every man has a responsibility. This time, none of our City Defense Department warriors chose to retreat. Even if they were injured, they went forward without hesitation. In this regard, they are worthy of their identity."
A deputy officer immediately chimed in, "Yes, take this child, Ben Dao, for example. He is the youngest among us. When those five Fusang warriors came to provoke us, he was the first to step forward. In this regard, Ben Dao has done nothing to be criticized."
Liang Bendao waved his hands repeatedly and said with a wry smile, "I feel ashamed. If I hadn't been unskilled and inferior, I wouldn't have let those Fusang warriors be so arrogant for so long."
"Young Master Ben Dao, you don't need to blame yourself. It's mainly because you are still young, but you have this courage and patriotism, which is the most precious!" several middle-level leaders of the City Defense Department said in unison.
Listening to these people's back-and-forth, Xiao Yunlong couldn't help but smile. How could he not understand their intentions? So he remained silent.
Several middle-level leaders of the City Defense Department were stunned and didn't know how to speak, as they had already said so much.
Liang Minghui sighed slightly and decided to be direct, "Mr. Xiao, you are a straightforward person, so I won't beat around the bush. I plan to have Ben Dao follow you. What do you think?" After saying that, he looked at Xiao Yunlong expectantly, and everyone around also watched quietly.
Liang Bendao suddenly cupped his fists and said, "Mr. Xiao, although I offended you before, it was unintentional. I believe I have some talent in martial arts, and since childhood, under the guidance of Elder Zhuge Nie, I have always had a sense of mission towards Su City and even the Dragon Country. Please give me this opportunity!"
Xiao Yunlong raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you really want to follow me?"
"Yes, Mr. Xiao. This is my lifelong wish. Please give me this opportunity, and I will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Liang Bendao cupped his fists and bowed.
"Good. For your courage to stand up for the Dragon Country today, and for the sake of Elder Zhuge Nie, I will give you this opportunity!" Xiao Yunlong said.
Liu Ruyan originally wanted to persuade Xiao Yunlong to refuse, because she always felt that Liang Bendao was a bit fake, or rather, a bit hypocritical.
However, since Xiao Yunlong had already agreed, she naturally couldn't say anything more.
Liang Bendao was overjoyed. He immediately knelt on one knee, cupped his fists, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for fulfilling my wish. Your subordinate pays his respects to Mr. Xiao!"
"Get up. No need for so much formality. From now on, like Jun Bufan, you can just call me Brother!" Xiao Yunlong waved his hand.
"Yes, Brother!" Liang Bendao was almost overjoyed.
Liang Minghui was naturally also very happy, and the stone that had been weighing on his heart was finally lifted.
Although letting Ben Dao follow Mr. Xiao carried considerable risk, risk often bred opportunity, and they were directly proportional!
Once Xiao Yunlong returned to the imperial capital and successfully entered the Tiance Mansion, becoming the God of War of Tiance, Liang Bendao would be equivalent to a meritorious official who followed the dragon.
If that day came, Liang Bendao would at least hold a general's position in the Tiance Mansion, or be assigned back to the Northern Territory as a commander. Of course, if things went ideally, with Mr. Xiao's relationship, it was not impossible for him to become the King of the Northern Territory in the future.
"Mr. Xiao, today can be said to be a double celebration. I have already ordered a banquet. Let's move to the restaurant!" Liang Minghui said.
Xiao Yunlong did not refuse. After all, it was already noon. The group walked towards the restaurant, talking and laughing.
This luncheon was grand, with almost all the leaders and officials of the City Defense Department attending, and the atmosphere was very enthusiastic.
During the banquet, everyone toasted him, and Xiao Yunlong did not refuse, toasting each one. It was probably after cultivating the Three Thousand Divine Kingdom Technique that he could drink without getting drunk, even without expelling the alcohol from his body with internal energy.
The banquet lasted for a full three hours before it concluded.
Looking at the drunken and disheveled crowd, Xiao Yunlong shook his head with a smile, then said to Jun Bufan and Liang Bendao, "You two prepare yourselves later, and we will go to the provincial capital of Jiangdong."
"Go to the provincial capital of Jiangdong later? It's already afternoon. It will be dark by the time we reach the provincial capital. Does Brother have any urgent matters?" Jun Bufan asked.
"There's nothing urgent. Ruyan needs to go to the provincial capital of Jiangdong to film, and I also have some acquaintances and friends in Jiangdong whom I will visit. You two should book a hotel for the night in advance." Xiao Yunlong said.
Jun Bufan thought for a moment and said, "Brother, Sister-in-law is going to Jiangdong to film, and it won't be for just a day or two. Staying in a hotel will eventually be inconvenient. I have a villa in the provincial capital. If Brother doesn't mind, why don't you stay at my place?"
"Is it convenient?"
"What's inconvenient about it? That villa was invested by my parents years ago and given to me. No one has ever lived there, and someone cleans it regularly. Everything is there, so we can just go over." Jun Bufan said with a smile.
"Then I'll have to trouble you. It's indeed inconvenient to stay in a hotel for a long time." Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly.
"Brother, you are too kind. It's no trouble at all. It's my honor that Brother is willing to stay at my place." Jun Bufan said sincerely.
Speaking of which, Jun Bufan was only twenty-two years old, a recent university graduate. At this age, it was the age of youthful vigor. Sometimes, once they decided on something, or someone, they would follow without hesitation.
Liang Bendao saw this and smiled, "Yes, Brother. You don't need to be so polite with us. Just tell us if you need anything."
Xiao Yunlong nodded and smiled, "You two, after all, grew up together. You might not be childhood sweethearts, but you have some fate. Take this opportunity to have a drink together. No matter what conflicts you had before, I hope that after this drink, all past grievances will be forgotten."
"Okay, I was thinking the same thing!" Liang Bendao readily picked up his wine glass.
"Speaking of which, we don't really have much of a feud. Childhood squabbles were just playing around, right? Come, Brother Ben Dao, let's finish this drink, and we'll be brothers from now on!"
Jun Bufan also frankly raised his wine glass, and the two of them drank it down in one gulp.
After the banquet ended, as Xiao Yunlong and his group were about to leave, Zhuge Nie rushed back from the Eastern Region. The Dragon Country was generally divided into four major regions, namely the Northern Territory, the Southern Border, and the Eastern and Western Regions.
Although Jiangdong Province was within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Region, the Eastern Region was vast, so even though Zhuge Nie received the news early, it still took him three to four hours to return.
"I heard that Mr. Xiao plans to go to the provincial capital of Jiangdong? May I have a private chat with you?" Zhuge Nie asked.
"Of course!" Xiao Yunlong nodded, then turned and walked towards the lake on the left.
The lake was not small. A winding corridor led to a pavilion in the center of the lake, and soon the two arrived at the pavilion.
Zhuge Nie immediately asked, "Mr. Xiao, have you really decided to let Liang Bendao follow you?"
Xiao Yunlong nodded, "Yes, it's settled."
"But Mr. Xiao, you should know that he returned from the imperial capital. What if..." Zhuge Nie hesitated to speak.
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "Elder Zhuge, I know what you want to express, and your concerns are not unreasonable."
"Since Mr. Xiao understands, why did you agree? What if he is truly in contact with certain people in the imperial capital? Wouldn't your actions be like placing a time bomb by your side?" Zhuge Nie spoke his mind directly.
Xiao Yunlong clasped his hands behind his back and gazed at the lake, which was like a mirror, and said lightly, "If it is as Elder says, then this time bomb by my side might be a great danger to ordinary people, but for me, it can sometimes be used to catch fish!"
"Used to catch fish?" Zhuge Nie narrowed his eyes, seemingly not understanding for a moment.
"Yes, to catch fish, big fish that are hidden very deeply, for example, fish from the imperial capital!" Xiao Yunlong said with a light smile.
Zhuge Nie suddenly realized, "I understand. As expected of the King of Zhenbei. I am far inferior to your spirit and methods."
"Elder, you flatter me. I'm leaving. Please take care of Su City for me in the future, and if possible, help look after the Liu family!"
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand and turned to leave. After he left, he would probably rarely return to Su City.