Chapter 1747: Chapter 1747: Too Terrifying
(Chapter 27)
Although Luo Ziling doesn’t have much social experience, he knows that wherever there are people, there will be conflicts and factions.
Dragon Rise is no exception.
This is the national condition of Huaxia.
Where there are people, there is a world of martial arts.
Dragon Rise was founded by Li Haiyang and several other comrades, and is currently mainly managed by Li Haiyang. Luo Ziling once heard Lin Lan say that the others left due to conflicts with Li Haiyang.
The departure of those people doesn’t greatly affect Dragon Rise anymore, but no major impact doesn’t mean no impact at all.
For an organization like Dragon Rise, a strong figure is needed to manage it with an iron hand.
The departure of the other founders could be said to have facilitated Li Haiyang, but two years ago, after Li Haiyang became paralyzed, the hidden conflicts within Dragon Rise began to slowly surface. Some people believed that Li Haiyang could not continue to control Dragon Rise, and thus had other thoughts.
Moreover, some people from above also wanted to replace Li Haiyang, believing that the paralyzed Li Haiyang was already a useless person who could no longer lead this most mysterious special force of Huaxia. After these voices came out, there were more people with different thoughts.
Although Li Haiyang is slowly recovering now, he is also old, and even if his body permits, he can’t stay much longer in Dragon Rise.
Many faction members covet the position of Sect Leader of Dragon Rise. When Li Haiyang could not manage things due to his paralysis, too many people had ideas about this position, hence the conflicts naturally arose, and they were intense.
Outsiders wanted to come in, and insiders wanted to fight for this position even more, making the situation very complicated.
Whoever succeeds Li Haiyang in leading Dragon Rise will become a target of many.
If this person has any dirt that can be grabbed by others, then it is likely they won’t be able to stay and will have to leave.
Li Haiyang is inclined towards Luo Xusheng, Luo Ziling’s father, to lead Dragon Rise. Dragon Rise’s core members, including Phoenix, have also expressed acceptance. Additionally, with interference from the Ling Family, Luo Ziling feels that Luo Xusheng taking over Dragon Rise is almost certain.
But if negative news about Luo Xusheng surfaces before or after his succession, then there might be variables.
Phoenix’s reminder hit home with him.
“It’s me helping you, not you helping me, right?” Luo Ziling chuckled, “This, you need to make clear to your team members. I am risking my life to help you, such as being a decoy, actually participating in operations, rescuing your injured members, etc. Over the past period, I have helped you quite a lot. You must not forget these, especially your management. You need to promote me more, let everyone know what a positive image I am.”
“Too much is as bad as too little,” Phoenix rolled her eyes at Luo Ziling, “There’s no need to deliberately promote. It’s enough to mention it during the post-combat summary.”
“Of course, at least the official documents should note that I helped you, not you helped me.”
“Do you want Lin Lan to retire?” Phoenix changed the subject.
“We’ve discussed this question more than once,” Luo Ziling smiled wryly, “I’m not her guardian, nor her family, I have no right to make choices for her. Therefore, whether she stays or leaves is up to her, you should ask her instead.”
“But you can influence her choice.” A hint of sarcasm appeared on Phoenix’s face, “You’re not planning on playing with her emotions, are you?”
Luo Ziling countered, “Do you think even if I’m willing to marry her, she’d marry me?”
“Forget it, I won’t meddle in things between you two. You guys figure it out yourselves.” Phoenix didn’t want to talk further.
Luo Ziling also didn’t want to discuss such personal matters with Phoenix, so he tactfully closed his mouth.
Neither of them stayed on the deck any longer; they both returned to the cabin.
This escort ship was participating in a routine voyage. When they were called to pick up Dragon Rise members, they had already completed their mission and were preparing to return.
For the next two days, they didn’t carry out any other tasks, but instead moved at a faster pace to catch up and rendezvous with other ships.
On the second day, the escort ship rejoined its original sailing sequence.
This routine voyage composed of two destroyers and two escort ships, as well as a medical ship and a supply ship.
Below the sea, there were two accompanying submarines, making this a very powerful mixed combat formation.
It was Luo Ziling’s first time on a warship, his first time living with so many soldiers, hence he found it a bit refreshing.
Unbeknownst to him, whether it was Phoenix’s special arrangement or the fact that people on the warship already knew about his live-broadcast competition with the South Korean National Physician while he was in South Korea, by lunchtime on the second day, many officers and soldiers on the warship had heard of his deeds.
Luo Ziling didn’t put on airs, and when chatting with the ship’s captain and political officer, he actively offered to check the health of those on the ship who weren’t feeling well, and if anyone was ill, he could help treat them.
Luo Ziling’s proactive assistance received a warm response from the officers and soldiers on board, and he successfully won their favor.
He checked the health of many people and helped many who were unwell solve their problems. As a result, he won unanimous adoration from the officers and soldiers in the following days, even the captain and political officer were full of gratitude towards Luo Ziling. Even the food prepared for them became more exquisite.
The sea journey thus proceeded more smoothly, with no troubles encountered.
On the afternoon of the second day after leaving Japan, the fleet sailed into their home port.
The escort ship they were on was the first to dock, and as soon as the pier was set up, Dragon Rise members were already waiting on deck to disembark. While waiting on deck, Luo Ziling, who was mixed in amongst Dragon Rise members, saw many people waiting on the shore. A line of military-plated cars, and several high-ranking officers.
The highest rank was an officer with a golden star on his shoulder—a major general. Luo Ziling intuitively believed that these officers were not here to welcome the triumphant naval soldiers, but rather to welcome the Dragon Rise members who had completed their mission.
Because these were not naval officers, but army officers.
Sure enough, when Dragon Rise members walked down the gangway, these officers approached to greet them.
After greeting each other, the major general informed Phoenix that he had arranged helicopters for the members; once they disembark, they can transfer to helicopters to return to Yanjing. Phoenix did not refuse the arrangement but made a request that her team would pilot the helicopters themselves; they only needed the helicopters, not the pilots.
The other side thought about it and agreed.
This puzzled Luo Ziling.
When this decision was made, Luo Ziling asked puzzledly, “Why such an arrangement?”
“I can’t entrust the lives of Dragon Rise members to others,” Phoenix replied bluntly.
Phoenix’s response left Luo Ziling very shocked.
Could it be that there are people who don’t want to see Dragon Rise members return safely?
Just the thought of this made Luo Ziling feel a chill down his spine!
How terrifying!