Chapter 2231 - 1197: Blood Clothes 5

"There’s also one more thing, the intelligence suggests that recently Yiling Academy seems to be up to something secretly, but it’s unclear what exactly they’re planning." Tai Wenqin quietly reminded, "Dean Sheng, the Patrol Defense Office suggests we wait and observe for a while, just to be safe."

"No need to observe, when soldiers come, block them; when water comes, use soil to cover it. I have the support of the Mo Family and the Southern Border Liu Family, and it’s enough to clean up the rebellion!"

Sheng Yanlin definitively rejected the proposal from the Patrol Defense Office, and his reasoning was simple. It’s now out in the open between the parties; the longer it’s delayed, the worse it is for us. A swift, decisive action is needed.

Although that’s what he said, Yang Xiao could clearly see that Sheng Yanlin couldn’t stand it anymore. He didn’t want to tolerate it another moment; he wished he could fly back home now, clean the house, and reclaim what was rightfully his.

Even without the support from the Patrol Defense Office and the Mo Family Liu Family, he would still go back. It was a conviction rooted deep in his heart, or perhaps the only reason he lived.

This reminded Yang Xiao of his foster father, Director Nalan; pursuing the evil mage Xiang Fengchen was Director Nalan’s deep-seated conviction.

And with Xiang Fengchen’s death in a nightmare, Director Nalan’s obsession was finally lifted. During his battle with Japan’s Iga Sect ninja in the Yijiao Secret Realm, Director Nalan declared Xiang Fengchen was dead, and he had no more heart demons, completely announcing his liberation.

At this moment, advice was useless, and Yang Xiao could understand the pent-up anger weighing on Elder Sheng’s mind.

In fact, one couldn’t say that the deception plan of the Patrol Defense Office and the Esoteric Sect didn’t work—it’s just that the opponents were no ordinary forces, not easy to deceive, and they also prepared contingencies.

If Sheng Yanlin were gravely injured or dying, then the manpower and resources Yiling Academy spent hiring Chamber of Commerce experts and preparing in advance would be wasted.

But what if he wasn’t dead? Then these efforts wouldn’t just be put to use; they would be his lifeline.

Even if it were Yang Xiao’s decision, he would do the same; this is called being prepared for anything.

And their deception plan at least delayed Dharma Sect, the strongest backup of Yiling Academy. After all, the name of the Esoteric Priest Cannibal Buddha was too intimidating; no one knew whether he was really fighting or just bluffing.

This shows that Dharma Sect was truly scared, real or fake, they had to be cautious.

"Their mere attitude was enough to scare the opponent; this is the demeanor of a strong person. Truly admirable..."

Yang Xiao increasingly admired his foster father’s strong persona. In this world, strength still reigns supreme. To take a step back, if Elder Sheng had the strength of his foster father, the Cannibal Buddha, then he wouldn’t have to ask anyone for help; he could return alone and make Sheng Jingxuan and all the experts he called kneel at the Academy’s gate and sing songs of conquest.

"Tai, please contact the Patrol Defense Office and tell them the original plan remains unchanged, we... will be setting off tomorrow." Sheng Yanlin announced.

Tai Wenqin looked at Yang Xiao, and only when Yang Xiao nodded did he leave.

"Little Yang, I’m sorry to ask you to take some risks with this old man of mine." After Tai Wenqin left, Sheng Yanlin suddenly seemed ten years older, his tone carrying a hint of apology.

He naturally knew that this wasn’t only significant to him; it was extremely important to Yang Xiao as well. It concerned his future career path, a gamble you might say.

If anything goes wrong, the influential figures of the Patrol Defense Office wouldn’t take responsibility for him—it’s all his personal decision.

"What is there to fear? The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish. Elder Sheng, do not worry. As long as I’m here, victory is assured in this battle!"

"That Female Demon from Heavenly Water Pavilion doesn’t scare me, not to mention a few unpromising rebels. No need to say more, let’s do this!" Yang Xiao made a chopping gesture with his hand, his expression fierce.

"Well said!" Sheng Yanlin’s eyes lit up, like he was injected with adrenaline, "Though I know you’re likely exaggerating, you’ve got a real aura!"

After chatting a bit more, Yang Xiao left, since they were departing tomorrow, he needed to inform his foster father and see if the elder had any instructions for him.

Additionally, he needed to retrieve Mirror Ghost; the kid forgot his father after marrying a wife.

It’s already been several days; with a pretty girl by his side, he’s happy as if unaware of the world, no signal at all. Anyone who didn’t know would think he was kidnapped; this personality that forgets family for romance, who knows whom he inherited from.

Definitely not him.

Just as he returned to his room, before he could catch a breath, a few Forbidden Army personnel from the Esoteric Sect came looking for him, led by someone who looked like an elder but seemed unfamiliar:

"Young Priest, the High Priest requests you to go over now for an urgent matter."

"Additionally, he asked me to remind you to bring that clothing."

"That... red clothing."