The others exchanged glances, all sighing inwardly.
To possess such spirit at such a young age, they thought, rivaled even the late Master Yu.
The man who had spoken earlier cupped his hands and said, "Since Fairy Yu says so, I am willing to make the trip."
Seeing this, the others also agreed, "We are willing to make the trip too."
Yu Yijun bowed gratefully, "On behalf of my father, I thank all of you seniors."
One of them asked, "When do we depart?"
Yu Yijun pondered for a moment before replying, "This matter brooks no delay. We depart tomorrow. The codename will be Operation Save Daddy."
Zhou Jingmin: "..."
Xu Gensheng: "..."
Everyone else: "..."
A look of speechlessness fell upon the crowd. While the words made sense, something felt off, as if they had been taken advantage of.
Yu Yijun then elaborated on the detailed plan and distributed the two hundred thousand yuan equally among everyone.
Naturally, Xu Gensheng and Zhou Jingmin did not accept the money.
Yu Yijun then treated everyone to her favorite strawberry ice cream.
Seeing this, the crowd could only accept the ice cream with resignation and eat it, before offering Yu Yijun a round of flattery and then departing.
After everyone had left, Yu Yijun threw herself into Xu Gensheng's arms, her voice filled with a wronged tone, "Grandpa Xu, I'm so scared."
Xu Gensheng smiled faintly and gently stroked Yu Yijun's head, "Little girl, you've done exceptionally well."
After all, she was just a child, unaccustomed to such situations. Fear was inevitable.
However, to remain composed and control the scene was beyond what was expected of someone her age.
Zhou Jingmin looked at the little girl, feeling a trace of admiration, but more so, joy.
The spirit displayed by the little girl at her age was no less than that of the Young Sect Master.
In fact, it surpassed the Young Sect Master.
Her future achievements would undoubtedly be on par with his, perhaps even exceeding them.
Zhou Jingmin was overjoyed. Truly, the heavens favored their Yan Huo Sect!
Within five years, the Yan Huo Sect would surely return to its peak, standing at the pinnacle of the martial world.
After chatting for a while longer, Zhou Jingmin and Xu Gensheng finally left the Midnight Spirit Shop.
Meanwhile.
In the main hall of the Yan Shu Sect.
Tang Junsheng looked at Su Qing, who was anxiously by his side, "Miss Su, there's no need to worry. I've already dispatched the sect's experts to search. Xiao Qiang is an elder of our Yan Shu Sect, and I will absolutely ensure his safety."
Although Tang Junsheng said this, his heart was also filled with anxiety.
Ever since he heard the news of Qiangzi's predicament, the man had not eaten for three days.
Just then, a disciple entered, "Reporting to the Vice Sect Master, Li Naifeng of the Heavenly Master's Mansion requests an audience."
"Heavenly Master's Mansion?" Tang Junsheng was puzzled. Why would someone from the Heavenly Master's Mansion come at this time?
"Tell him I am unavailable and to return in a few days," Tang Junsheng instructed.
He was already overwhelmed with the matter of Qiangzi.
The disciple turned to leave.
Tang Junsheng slumped onto his chair, unsure where else to search, when the same disciple re-entered.
"Reporting to the Vice Sect Master, that Li Naifeng claims it concerns Elder Zhang and insists on seeing you."
Hearing this, Tang Junsheng quickly said, "Quick, invite him in!"
The disciple nodded and ushered Li Naifeng in.
Upon seeing the agitated Tang Junsheng, Li Naifeng cupped his hands, "Li Naifeng of the Heavenly Master's Mansion pays his respects to Master Tang."
"Please, Young Daoist Li, have a seat," Tang Junsheng said, then quickly instructed a nearby disciple, "Quick, prepare tea!"
Li Naifeng cut to the chase without any pleasantries, "Master Tang, I have come regarding my senior brother's affairs."
Li Naifeng recounted their visit to Peach Blossom Village and the request made to Yu Daohun.
After listening, Tang Junsheng's brow furrowed, "You mean they encountered danger in Peach Blossom Village?"
Li Naifeng nodded, "Most likely."
Tang Junsheng did not hesitate and shouted, "Guards, quickly assemble the sect's elite disciples and prepare to depart for Heilongjiang!"
Li Naifeng was slightly surprised by Tang Junsheng's urgency.
He hadn't expected his senior brother to hold such a high position in the Yan Shu Sect.
Su Qing, who was beside them, heard that Zhang Xiaoqiang might be in danger and anxiously said, "I'll go with you."
Tang Junsheng raised his hand to refuse, "That place is extremely perilous, even Young Master Yu could not handle it. Taking you with us, we cannot guarantee your safety."
Su Qing shook her head, "No, I can protect myself."
Tang Junsheng still shook his head, unwilling to agree, "Miss Su, please rest assured. I will bring Elder Xiao Qiang back unharmed. I swear on the reputation of the Black List."
Seeing this, Su Qing could only relent. Tang Junsheng then ordered someone to escort her to rest.
She was too emotionally agitated now to be subjected to further distress.
After Su Qing left, Li Naifeng looked at Tang Junsheng and mustered his courage, "Isn't the Yan Shu Sect being a bit too accommodating to my senior brother?"
"Oh," Tang Junsheng's expression suddenly changed as he looked at Li Naifeng, "What do you mean by that, Young Daoist Li?"
Li Naifeng swallowed, his face suddenly turning pale with fear, his legs trembling involuntarily. However, he feigned composure and spoke,
"I do not know the purpose for which the Yan Shu Sect appointed my senior brother as an elder. Whether it is for the Heavenly Master's Mansion's techniques or for other reasons, he is a disciple of the Heavenly Master's Mansion, even if he were expelled from the sect!"