Chapter 570 Report
"Emissary! Please, you must aid us! If this continues, our Cloud River City Yin Division will be utterly destroyed! " The Night Watcher knelt on one knee before Yang Haoran once more, his voice filled with fervent pleading.
<r>By now, half of their Night Watchers were dead, and the survivors were all wounded. Without powerful reinforcement, their situation was bound to become even more dire.
<r>At this moment, the Night Watcher felt a pang of worry. He feared that after learning the detailed situation of the Cloud River City Yin Division, Yang Haoran would deem the problem too thorny and refuse to help them. That was why he had knelt on one knee again, earnestly imploring Yang Haoran.
<r>"You need not worry. As an Emissary of Death for the Yin Division, now that I am aware of this matter, I naturally will not stand idly by. No matter how perilous this situation may be, it cannot halt my steps. Like you, I am a devout believer in the Death God. If you can dedicate your life, even your soul, for my God, then so, too, can I. " Yang Haoran said with a calm smile.
<r>Yang Haoran's words, as always, were a mix of truth and falsehood. However, the Night Watcher before him harbored no doubts about their sincerity. After all, in his estimation, Yang Haoran, as an Emissary of Death for the Yin Division, surely possessed a far higher level of awareness than a mere Night Watcher, and his faith was undoubtedly far more unwavering!
<r>"Emissary, if it is convenient for you, I will immediately invite our acting Emissary to come and see you! " The acting Emissary the Night Watcher referred to was the second-in-command of their Cloud River City Yin Division.
<r>At present, this second-in-command made all the decisions for the Cloud River City Yin Division. Though he was the second-in-command, he was ultimately just a Night Watcher. Yang Haoran, as an Emissary of Death, even if not specifically assigned to Cloud River City, held a position within the Yin Division that was far beyond what this second-in-command could aspire to.
<r>The Night Watcher before him naturally understood this principle, which was why he said he would invite their acting Emissary to come and see Yang Haoran, rather than offering to take Yang Haoran to see their acting Emissary.
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Yang Haoran issued his instruction, then turned and walked away in a random direction, putting some distance between himself and the Night Watcher.
<r>What followed was the true beginning of his plan for this trip.
<r>He pulled out his phone and dialed a number he had never called before. Since obtaining this number, he had never once dialed it, not because he had forgotten its existence, but because he simply didn't dare to call it casually.
<r>This phone number belonged to Luo Yao, his direct superior, the Guardian!
<r>When Luo Yao had first appointed Yang Haoran as an Emissary of Death, he had given Yang Haoran his phone number in the mortal realm, instructing him that if he ever encountered an insurmountable problem, he could contact him through that number.
<r>Although Luo Yao had said this, Yang Haoran dared not take it seriously. If he called Luo Yao every time he encountered even a minor issue, Luo Yao would surely question his capabilities, which would affect his future prospects.
<r>Furthermore, Yang Haoran was well aware that he harbored many secrets. Calling Luo Yao for every major or minor affair, and potentially inviting this great figure, Luo Yao, to Lecheng someday, would in his view bring him no benefit whatsoever.
<r>Therefore, since receiving Luo Yao's number, Yang Haoran had never once dialed it.
<r>Yet now, he had dialed Luo Yao's number in the mortal realm.
<r>As for why he would dial Luo Yao's number at this particular moment, Yang Haoran naturally had his reasons.
<r>The call connected, ringing several times without being answered. Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged as he waited quietly.
<r>After several more rings, the call was finally answered, and a calm voice came from the other end.
<r>"What is it?"
<r>Although he had no prior contact with Luo Yao, Yang Haoran had a relatively deep impression of Luo Yao's unique voice. So, as soon as he heard the voice now, he confirmed the other party's identity.
<r>"Hello, Emissary. I am Yang Haoran, the Emissary of Death for Lecheng. " Yang Haoran spoke with a respectful tone, first greeting him, then swiftly stating his identity.
<r>"Mm, I know. I have your name noted in my phone. Are you calling because you've encountered some trouble? " Luo Yao's voice remained as still as an ancient well, as he asked indifferently.
<r>"It's like this: I wonder if the Emissary is aware of the current situation in the Cloud River City Yin Division? " Yang Haoran asked, his tone still respectful.
<r>The other party's tone was flat, but Yang Haoran dared not reciprocate in kind. After all, the disparity in status between them was simply too vast. Even if the other party's attitude were unpleasant, let alone merely flat, he wouldn't dare say much, because he knew clearly that the other party possessed that right, and he did not—at least, not yet.
<r>Therefore, he wouldn't be foolish enough to compare himself to Luo Yao, the Guardian. For his plan to proceed smoothly, and for himself to gain greater benefits, he adopted a very humble posture, and his respectful tone was merely one aspect of it.
<r>Luo Yao had long held a high position, with thousands of Emissaries of Death under his command. Everyone treated him with utmost reverence, some even more so than Yang Haoran. Thus, he was long accustomed to such attitudes and did not view Yang Haoran in a new light simply because of his respectful tone.
<r>However, the question Yang Haoran asked at this moment did somewhat pique his curiosity.
<r>"What's wrong with the Cloud River City Yin Division? " Luo Yao asked.
<r>Upon hearing Luo Yao's reply, Yang Haoran secretly rejoiced. This was precisely the answer he most wanted to hear at this moment. If Luo Yao had already been aware of the Cloud River City Yin Division's situation, then Yang Haoran would have had to activate another plan, but that plan would have brought him significantly fewer benefits.
<r>"It's like this: currently, the Cloud River City Yin Division is in an extremely dire state. . . " Yang Haoran proceeded to describe the current predicament of Cloud River City to Luo Yao, embellishing it with a bit of flourish.
<r>Although he added some embellishments, Yang Haoran did not overstate things too much, keeping it within a certain limit. For if he went too far, it would only backfire, not only failing to gain the desired benefits but instead costing him dearly.
<r>After listening to Yang Haoran's narration, Luo Yao's tone shifted, no longer as calm as before,
<r>"Everything you've said, is it all true?"
<r>Luo Yao's voice came from the other end of the line. Compared to before, his tone now carried a hint of anger and suspicion.
<r>"Initially, this subordinate also dared not be certain of the truth of this matter. To verify its authenticity and to minimize the potential losses and negative impact this incident might bring upon our Yin Division, this subordinate, immediately upon receiving the news, rushed from Lecheng to Cloud River City with the utmost speed. There, I located a Night Watcher and confirmed the matter through his oral account. All the information I just reported came directly from his testimony."
<r>Yang Haoran's words were not only an attempt to claim credit from Luo Yao but also to absolve himself of any potential blame.
<r>"The Emissary of Death for Cloud River City is not yet dead; I can confirm that. However, with such a major incident occurring in the Cloud River City Yin Division, he has not appeared, which strongly suggests he has been restrained by the enemy. Since you are already in Cloud River City, I will entrust this matter to you to handle. Is there any issue? " Luo Yao asked.
<r>As for why Luo Yao was so certain that the Emissary of Death for Cloud River City was not dead, in Yang Haoran's opinion, Luo Yao must possess some special means to ascertain an Emissary of Death's life or death.
<r>Earlier, after Deng Feng's death, no one had notified Luo Yao either, yet Luo Yao had still learned of Deng Feng's demise. From this point alone, it was clear that Luo Yao definitely possessed such methods.
<r>Therefore, Yang Haoran wasn't particularly surprised by Luo Yao's judgment. Rather, the question Luo Yao posed at the end was precisely what he had hoped for.
<r>"Emissary, rest assured, there will be no issue! " Yang Haoran swiftly guaranteed. Beyond the respect, no other emotion could be discerned in his tone; neither joy nor reluctance was evident.
<r>"Then I leave this matter to you. If you encounter any insurmountable trouble, you may contact me at any time."
<r>"Please rest assured, Emissary! This subordinate will certainly handle this matter impeccably! We will restore our Yin Division's face!"
<r>After receiving Yang Haoran's affirmative reply, Luo Yao hung up the phone. Yang Haoran, too, shed the respectful expression from his face, revealing a smile.
<r>In Luo Yao's eyes, such matters were mere trifles. Unless absolutely necessary, he was too disinclined to appear and handle them personally. If all these minor affairs required his intervention, then what would be the point of keeping so many Emissaries of Death under his command?
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