Chapter 416: Chapter 415 Qin Yanyang’s Vigilance
Imperial City Suburb.
A war that did not alarm the common folk erupted at the headquarters base of the Military Department.
The inaugural Military Department Director, Ning Zhenbang, colluded with members of the Hidden Sect, aiming to seize power and usurp the state. Deputy Director Qin Yanyang led a team to encircle him at the Military Department headquarters base, and a fierce battle ensued.
After Ning Zhenbang was seriously wounded and captured by Qin Yanyang, all his close followers were detained. Qin Yanyang personally oversaw the interrogation and screening of these individuals.
It took a full half-month. Under the high-priority attention and strong support from the higher-ups, Qin Yanyang led the team in cleansing the entire Military Department.
At the same time, drastic changes occurred among the high echelons of Divine Continent Country, with many high-ranking officials arrested. However, a very few managed to flee upon hearing the news, escaping abroad in advance.
The high level of Divine Continent had long been wary of the considerable threat posed by the Hidden Sect.
Over the years, as the influence of the Hidden Sect infiltrated further, the authorities had turned a blind eye so long as they did not overstep their bounds, and all would be well. But the ambition of the Hidden Sect grew increasingly great. They attempted to control such vital departments as the Military Department, and even aspired to enter the world stage to wield power from the shadows, which was absolutely unacceptable.
Therefore, even at the risk of waging war against the Hidden Sect immediately, the higher-ups employed thunderous measures to eradicate all members of the Hidden Sect infiltrated within various departments, to prevent future troubles.
A silent storm occurred within Divine Continent, yet it didn’t disturb the world.
After the storm had abated, it had been a month since Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei went their separate ways.
Following this incident, at the age of twenty-four, Qin Yanyang became the acting Director of the Military Department, in charge of this strategically vital special department for the future.
Worth mentioning is that, during this event, the Imperial Capital Zhang Family was also truly settled.
Zhang Wenfeng had previously acted autocratically and oppressively in the capacity of Martial Alliance Leader, which had long caused dissatisfaction among the higher-ups. After Zhang Wenfeng was defeated and fled by the combined efforts of Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang, the higher-ups had not immediately acted against the Zhang Family.
But this time, the higher-ups were determined to eradicate all the malignant tumors. Therefore, the members of the Zhang Family were held accountable, and various problems were uncovered. All significant members of the Zhang Family’s second generation within various departments were brought down.
Having dealt with some urgent matters that day, Qin Yanyang received a phone call from her grandfather.
On the phone, her grandfather asked her to come home.
Upon returning to Qin Huai’an’s quadrangle dwelling, Qin Yanyang met a chubby old Taoist. A thought struck her, and she directly asked, "Senior, are you Yang Fei’s master?"
The Fatty Taoist assessed Qin Yanyang for a while and then, smiling, nodded his head, "I really didn’t misjudge that year. You, girl, indeed possess exceptional talents, suitable for cultivating that Cultivation Technique."
Qin Huai’an said to Qin Yanyang, "Yanyang, come and call him Master."
The Fatty Taoist laughed heartily, "Old Qin, you’re quite naughty, eh? She’s your granddaughter, yet you have her call me master. Wouldn’t that make me a generation younger than you?"
Qin Huai’an laughed heartily, "That is the fact. Even if this girl is not your direct disciple, she is Yang Fei’s wife, and Yang Fei is your disciple. Following Yang Fei, she should indeed call you master."
The Fatty Taoist kept smiling and shook his head but did not refute any further.
Under her grandfather’s indicated gaze, Qin Yanyang respectfully called the Fatty Taoist Master.
The Fatty Taoist nodded his head, acknowledging the master-disciple relationship.
After all, the Xuanyin Scripture that Qin Yanyang had been practicing since childhood was passed down from his hands. In some sense, he truly was Qin Yanyang’s master.
"Grandfather, I’ve been quite busy recently. Did you ask me to come over because there’s something you want to talk about?" Qin Yanyang asked straightforwardly.
Upon hearing this, Qin Huai’an’s expression became a bit more solemn, and he turned to the Fatty Taoist, "You tell her."
Qin Yanyang looked at the Fatty Taoist with a puzzled expression.
The Fatty Taoist sighed and said, "That boy, he went to the Hidden Sect."
Qin Yanyang’s expression changed dramatically, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Yang Fei went to the Hidden Sect? When did this happen, and why didn’t he tell me?"
The Fatty Taoist said, "He has already been gone for over twenty days. You’ve been busy with important matters recently, and so I and your grandfather didn’t tell you to avoid distracting you. But now that the overall situation is set, it’s time to inform you."
Qin Yanyang instantly became extremely anxious.
She had been too busy recently, often having to disconnect her phone and keep many things confidential, so she had not been in contact with the outside world for a long time.
She had planned to contact Yang Fei after she was done with her busy period to visit his uncle’s grave, but she had not expected Yang Fei to go to the Hidden Sect.
"Why didn’t you stop him?" Qin Yanyang was somewhat angry and raised her voice, "Although we dare to take action against the Hidden Sect from outside, that is just a warning to them. But you all know better than anyone how many powerful beings there are in the Hidden Sect World. For him to run into it as a Taoist Inheritor, it’s simply a death sentence!"
Qin Huai’an frowned slightly and scolded, "Girl, don’t be disrespectful. The boy’s family has been threatened, and his heart is filled with hatred. He loathes the people of the Hidden Sect to the bone, and at the same time, he aspires to the Hidden Sect World and wants to have a look for himself. His legs are his own, can we tie him up and prevent him from going?"
"Why not tell me in advance, if I went with him, it might be safer," Qin Yanyang said anxiously.
She had been to the Hidden Sect before and even received the care of resources from the Hidden Sect. If not for that, even with her exceptional talent, she could not have grown so quickly.
So she was well aware of how terrifying the powerhouses of the Hidden Sect World are.
Once those people come out, with the special weapons of the Military Department, no matter how powerful, they won’t be able to cause too much of an upheaval.
But in the Hidden Sect World, those people are truly fearsome beings.
"No, I must make a trip to the Hidden Sect," Qin Yanyang quickly calmed down and made her decision.
She had always been decisive and resolute, never indecisive in her actions.
"You’re wrong, girl. If you want to ensure Yang Fei’s safety, you can’t go to the Hidden Sect," the Fatty Taoist spoke up.
Qin Yanyang looked up at him, her eyes slightly narrowed, "He is your Direct Disciple, the future hope of the Taoist sect. But it seems, you’re not very worried about him."
The Fatty Taoist was startled, then burst out laughing, "You foolish girl, he is my disciple, the hope for the revival of the Taoist sect. How could I not care about his life and death?"
Qin Yanyang remained silent.
She felt that since Yang Fei had been in the Hidden Sect World for so long, and the Fatty Taoist was his mentor, he should care about his safety and protect him there or bring him back.
But little did she know that Yang Fei’s urgency to go to the Hidden Sect World was because of the Fatty Taoist’s instigation.
She had never met the Fatty Taoist and did not understand him well because of her lack of interaction.
Although she had heard some of the Fatty Taoist’s deeds before, which led her to believe he was a righteous and good person, she began to harbor discontent in her heart towards him, possibly due to her concern for Yang Fei.
The Fatty Taoist continued, "You staying outside is the greatest deterrent to the Hidden Sect. To the Hidden Sect World, what they want are just the Cultivation Techniques of the Taoist sect, and even if they capture Yang Fei, they wouldn’t easily take his life. Besides, that boy has exceptional strength; it’s not so easy to catch him. You, on the other hand, have now become the head of the Military Department. You can use this opportunity to deter the Hidden Sect. So what you need to do next is to actively report the situation to your superiors, and if possible, best to eliminate the threat once and for all!"
Eliminate the threat once and for all?
What grand ambitions!
Qin Yanyang was inwardly shocked. She had only been slightly discontent with the Fatty Taoist, but now a wariness arose within her.
It seemed he harbored an enormous grudge against the Hidden Sect and wanted to completely collapse the Hidden Sect World.
Of course, this is also the thinking of many in the Divine Continent.
The authority of a powerful nation cannot tolerate the slightest threat, and the Hidden Sect is obviously the biggest internal risk.
Qin Yanyang’s expression remained unchanged as she looked at the Fatty Taoist and asked, "Does Master mean to completely eradicate the Hidden Sect?"