Chapter 779: Startling News
Old Master Wu's words just now were meant to cover up the unusual reactions of the other three, specifically to prevent Wang Yiming from overthinking things, and simultaneously to serve as a reminder to them.
"Who was that you were just talking to?"
Old Master Wu didn't want Wang Yiming's attention to remain on Bai Xue, so he quickly spoke up again.
"That was the second-in-command of the Ancheng Underworld Office. When Emissary Xu isn't around, she's in charge of all major and minor affairs for the Ancheng Underworld Office. In that respect, she's just like you, Old Master Wu. When I left Ancheng, I specifically gave her a Communication Talisman, so if either of us discovers anything, we can notify the other immediately."
Wang Yiming gave a faint smile and explained to Old Master Wu.
"So that's how it is. Since she said so, it must be true. We don't need to worry about the Boss's safety anymore."
Old Master Wu said with a smile, his expression appearing very relaxed and natural.
At that moment, Wang Yiming suddenly remembered something. The faint smile vanished from his face, replaced by an expression of sorrow.
As he spoke, Wang Yiming rose from the sofa, preparing to leave.
Old Master Wu only had to think for a moment to understand why Wang Yiming looked sorrowful at this time. He, too, stood up and offered words of comfort.
"I don't know how to console you about this. I can only hope you find peace in your grief."
In a previous conversation, Wang Yiming had mentioned that his master also died in that great battle. Before, worried about Yang Haoran's safety, he had dedicated all his time and energy to finding Yang Haoran.
Now, knowing Yang Haoran was safe, he naturally no longer needed to worry about the matter. Normally, he would still be curious about how Yang Haoran and Xu Meijing escaped, and whether Zhang Changchun and his son were still alive or dead, but the current situation was different.
At present, he had no mind for such things. He only wanted to quickly handle his master's funeral arrangements. Other matters seemed insignificant in comparison, and he naturally wasn't in the mood to concern himself with them.
His only regret was that when he returned to the scene, he couldn't find his master's body.
Old Master Wu knew Wang Yiming was busy returning to handle his master's affairs, so he didn't try to make him stay. However, out of gratitude, he personally escorted Wang Yiming out of the villa. Only after Wang Yiming tore through space and departed did Old Master Wu shed his relaxed expression, his face growing serious as he re-entered the villa.
"That Xu Meijing is something else. The Boss was almost dead, yet she claimed he was fine. How could she even say such a thing?"
Seeing Old Master Wu return to the villa, Bai Xue's expression turned grim. She spoke coldly, her tone filled with disgust and displeasure.
Although the voice from the Communication Talisman wasn't Xu Meijing's, she could have guessed it with her eyes closed that the other person's words must have been instructed by Xu Meijing. Otherwise, how would they dare speak so carelessly about such an important matter, even if they were the second-in-command of the Ancheng Underworld Office?
"Please don't be angry, Miss Bai Xue. If you put aside your prejudice against her and think carefully, you'll find there's a certain logic to her actions. And it also served as a reminder to me."
Old Master Wu tried to persuade her, but Bai Xue was currently in a fit of pique and couldn't listen to his advice at all.
"Logic? What logic? I just think she's talking nonsense!"
Bai Xue retorted testily. Hearing this, Old Master Wu smiled wryly, shook his head, and then spoke to Bai Xue.
"In the current situation, if the Spirit Mediums knew the Boss was severely injured or had already fallen, what do you think the consequences would be?"
Asked thus by Old Master Wu, Bai Xue's brow furrowed slightly. She seemed to understand. Although her heart was burning with anger, she said no more, only letting out a cold snort to express her inner dissatisfaction—her dissatisfaction with Xu Meijing.
"Miss Bai Xue, you are as intelligent as ice and snow; I'm sure you understand what I mean. For safety's sake, we should actually do the same."
Old Master Wu had initially planned to mobilize all forces to search for the Profound Ice Beauty, but now he felt he should make some adjustments to the details.
Otherwise, not only might they fail to find the Profound Ice Beauty, but they would also invite great trouble upon themselves.
Next, Old Master Wu specifically spent some time giving instructions to Bai Xue and Xiujuan.
The content of his instructions mainly focused on hoping they would not reveal Yang Haoran's severe injuries, because the more people who knew about it, the less beneficial it would be for them. This was also why he hadn't told Wang Yiming the full truth earlier.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Wang Yiming, but rather that one more person knowing meant one more mouth, and the possibility of the matter being leaked would increase. Sometimes, even if you don't speak, you can't necessarily keep a secret.
Furthermore, Wang Yiming was already under enough pressure. He not only had to worry about Yang Haoran's situation but also had to busy himself with his master's funeral arrangements. So, in Old Master Wu's view, not telling him about Yang Haoran's severe injuries was also a good thing, as it would at least prevent him from continuing to worry about the matter.
In addition to not revealing the matter, Old Master Wu also gave instructions on how to handle visitors. Only after confirming there were no omissions did he take Xiao Kang and leave the villa for the Death God Temple.
Although Lecheng couldn't be called peaceful now, it was still better off compared to some other cities. At least for the time being, no other forces had directly invaded Lecheng.
However, Spirit Mediums had always been present in Lecheng. After being dealt with by Yang Haoran last time, they had restrained themselves somewhat, but they were like venomous snakes lurking in the shadows, ready to suddenly emerge and bite the Underworld Office at any moment. Therefore, Old Master Wu had to guard against the Spirit Mediums.
Arriving at the South Lake Death God Temple, Old Master Wu immediately notified all Night Watchers to come for a meeting. The method he used to notify the other Night Watchers was by activating a Death God Pendant.
However, the Death God Pendant he activated was not the one Yang Haoran had given them. The Death God Pendants Yang Haoran had given them were for saving their lives, to be used only when they truly encountered mortal danger.
The Death God Pendant he activated was not made by Yang Haoran, but by himself. The Death God Pendant he had consecrated was merely a communication tool, unlike the Death God Pendants Yang Haoran had consecrated, which could also release a life-saving barrier at critical moments.
And this so-called communication was not truly speaking with the other party, but rather a reminder. As long as he activated the corresponding Death God Pendant, the Death God Pendants in the hands of the other Night Watchers would immediately react.
When he had given the Death God Pendants to the other Night Watchers, he had instructed them that if their Death God Pendant reacted, it meant there was an urgent matter requiring them to gather. They had to drop everything they were doing and follow the pendant's guidance to their destination.
Since giving the consecrated Death God Pendants to the other Night Watchers, he had activated them more than once. The effect was good; the other Night Watchers always managed to arrive in the shortest possible time.
Two hours later, all the Night Watchers gathered at the South Lake Death God Temple. Old Master Wu wasted no time and immediately made corresponding arrangements and deployments based on the current situation.
Since he planned to take a few trusted subordinates out to search for the Profound Ice Beauty for Yang Haoran, the Night Watcher team would not only be short a few members but he, as the second-in-command, would also be leaving and would certainly not be able to return quickly.
This was an extremely dangerous approach. Once he left, the Lecheng Underworld Office would be left as an empty shell. If an enemy were to seize the opportunity and infiltrate at that moment, it would be a fatal blow to the Lecheng Underworld Office. Therefore, he had to make detailed arrangements and deployments, and if necessary, adjust the Night Watchers' existing positions.
Because this matter was very complex, it consumed a lot of time. His arrangements and deployments were still unfinished even as dusk gradually fell.
It wasn't that he didn't want to finish quickly, but that he didn't want to be perfunctory. Since Yang Haoran had entrusted the Lecheng Underworld Office to him, he had to be responsible to the end. Otherwise, if any mistake occurred, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Yang Haoran.
Just as he was worrying about this matter, Bai Xue suddenly arrived at the South Lake Death God Temple, found him, and brought him an utterly shocking piece of news: Xu Meijing had already found the Profound Ice Beauty and delivered her to Feng Xiao!
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