Chapter 998: Why Not?
When Yang Haoran heard that someone was coming to take over the Lecheng Underworld Office, a subtle change flickered across his face. He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but after a slight hesitation, he gave up.
Luo Yao had been watching Yang Haoran the whole time, and naturally noticed the change in his expression.
“If there's a problem, you can speak frankly. ”
Luo Yao's words seemed to grant Yang Haoran immense courage. Yang Haoran took a deep breath before speaking.
“Lord Envoy, this subordinate has a request, and hopes that Lord Envoy can grant it. ”
Luo Yao's face showed confusion. He didn't agree immediately, but instead asked Yang Haoran,
“What request? Tell me first. ”
“This subordinate hopes that Lord Envoy will not hand Lecheng over to other Annihilators to manage. This subordinate is a native of Lecheng and holds a deep affection for this place. Furthermore, this subordinate has put in a great deal of effort to bring the Lecheng Underworld Office to its current stability. To simply surrender the Lecheng Underworld Office to another, this subordinate truly cannot bear it in my heart. This subordinate will certainly go to Gu Mo City, but this subordinate also does not wish to abandon Lecheng, so. . . ”
“You want to manage two cities simultaneously? ”
Luo Yao asked, and Yang Haoran nodded emphatically.
“This subordinate truly thinks so, and hopes Lord Envoy can make it so. ”
Luo Yao's brow furrowed slightly, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. After a brief thought, he spoke.
“I told you before, Gu Mo City is incredibly chaotic. It will be quite difficult for you to establish yourself there, and you might even lose your life. In such circumstances, you'll be too busy dealing with Gu Mo City's affairs to spare a thought for Lecheng, won't you? ”
Luo Yao hadn't completely dismissed the matter, which meant there was still a chance, so Yang Haoran immediately spoke.
“Lord Envoy need not worry about this. Lecheng has now returned to order. With no Spirit Masters causing trouble, the Lecheng Underworld Office will hardly face any major issues. I merely need to arrange for my subordinates to oversee Lecheng; they can handle minor problems, and if a major problem truly arises that they can't manage, this subordinate will rush back to provide support. ”
Luo Yao didn't reply; he seemed to be considering something.
Seeing this, Yang Haoran immediately continued.
“If, at that time, this subordinate proves incapable of managing both cities simultaneously, Lord Envoy can dispatch someone to take over the Lecheng Underworld Office at any time, and this subordinate will have absolutely no complaints. Should this subordinate perish in Gu Mo City, Lord Envoy can likewise arrange for someone to take over the Lecheng Underworld Office. However, before that, this subordinate earnestly implores Lord Envoy to grant this subordinate a chance. ”
Upon hearing this, Luo Yao nodded gently.
“Alright, I will grant your request. Both of these cities will be entrusted to your management. However, I must speak plainly upfront: if you are unable to manage both cities effectively at the same time, then I will hand Lecheng over to someone else, and you must not blame me. ”
The reason Luo Yao agreed to Yang Haoran's request was, on one hand, because Lecheng was originally just an inconspicuous small city with limited resources, so he didn't place much importance on it. Furthermore, Lecheng was now stable, so there was no issue in leaving it in Yang Haoran's hands.
On the other hand, the last great war had caused heavy losses for their Jingling Continent Underworld Office, with numerous Underworld agents tragically perishing, naturally including some of his own subordinates. This resulted in him being severely short-handed, especially lacking capable Underworld agents, which was his most urgent need at the moment.
He had a good impression of Yang Haoran and believed him to be capable. Such individuals were very useful to him, so he didn't want Yang Haoran to be too disappointed. At the very least, he wanted Yang Haoran to proceed to Gu Mo City with enthusiasm. If dissatisfaction or resentment lingered in his heart, it would certainly affect Yang Haoran's upcoming tasks.
Therefore, after a brief consideration, he still granted Yang Haoran's request. After all, for him, it was merely a trivial matter that could be accomplished with a nod.
Upon receiving Luo Yao's assent, Yang Haoran appeared very pleased.
“Lord Envoy, rest assured. If this subordinate proves unable to manage both cities effectively, Lord Envoy can reclaim Lecheng at any time, and this subordinate will not utter a single word of complaint! ”
After receiving Yang Haoran's renewed assurance, Luo Yao nodded gently.
“Then this matter is settled. I won't send anyone to Lecheng. You can arrange things as you see fit, but no matter how you arrange it, you must depart for Gu Mo City tomorrow. Every second of delay will increase our disadvantage, so you must manage your time well,” Luo Yao reminded.
“Yes, this subordinate will handle everything appropriately. Lord Envoy, just await my good news! ”
Luo Yao nodded with a smile, left behind a Communication Talisman, and without further delay, tore through space to leave Yang Haoran's residence.
After Luo Yao departed, Yang Haoran, who had been standing respectfully still, finally plopped down onto the sofa. The obsequiousness on his face was replaced by a faint smile. Since there was no need to pretend anymore, he now returned to his usual normal demeanor.
“That was quite sudden, caught me a bit off guard. ”
Yang Haoran mumbled to himself, then pulled out a cigarette and lit it. Just then, Xiujuan and Xiao Kang, having noticed Luo Yao's departure, immediately appeared before Yang Haoran.
“Lord Envoy, we are sorry. My son and I have caused you trouble. ”
Xiujuan looked at Yang Haoran, her face filled with guilt, for she knew very well that she had nearly jeopardized Yang Haoran this time.
“Uncle Yang, I’m sorry,” Xiao Kang said, head bowed.
Xiao Kang, with his head bowed, also apologized to Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, smiled, waved a hand at the two, and then spoke.
“There’s no need for this. I already told you outside that before I made my decision, I considered that a day would come when everything would be exposed. Since I dared to do it, it means I was prepared to bear all the consequences. This was my own choice, so you don’t need to feel guilty. ”
Yang Haoran spoke with a light smile, his words breezy and calm, but Xiujuan and Xiao Kang's hearts remained heavy. Their guilt did not lessen because of Yang Haoran's words; instead, it intensified slightly.
Seeing them with bowed heads and low spirits, Yang Haoran continued to comfort them with a smile.
“This matter is already past. You don’t need to dwell on it. Besides, I haven’t received any punishment, so there’s no need for you to put psychological pressure on yourselves. ”
Upon hearing this, their expressions improved slightly, but then Xiao Kang suddenly thought of something else, and his face changed again.
“Uncle Yang, now that Lord Envoy knows my mother has been staying in the mortal realm, then. . . are you going to send my mother to the Underworld? ”
Xiao Kang's expression at this moment was very complex. He didn't want his mother's presence to cause trouble for Yang Haoran, but he also didn't want to be separated from her, so his face was filled with conflicted emotions.
Though Xiujuan didn't speak, her thoughts were the same as Xiao Kang's. It was precisely because of this that her expression was as complicated as his. ?
“Heh heh, no need. Xiujuan can continue doing what she's been doing. Just pretend this matter never happened. ”
Yang Haoran said with a chuckle. As soon as his words left his mouth, Xiujuan and Xiao Kang, mother and son, both froze for a moment. Then, they reacted, their faces lighting up with joy.
“Uncle Yang, this. . . is this possible? ”
Xiao Kang asked Yang Haoran, unable to control the excitement in his heart.
“Heh heh, why not? ”
Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, then slowly exhaled, finally asking Xiao Kang with a leisurely smile.
“Because Lord Envoy already knows about this. If my mother isn’t sent to the Underworld, then if the matter is pursued later, it might not be as easy as it was this time. ”
The excitement that had filled Xiao Kang’s face just a moment before vanished as he spoke. While his words were a reminder to Yang Haoran, they also served as a warning to himself and Xiujuan.
“Heh heh, did Lord Envoy say that Xiujuan has to return to the Underworld? ” Yang Haoran asked.
These words caused the mother and son to freeze once more.
Indeed, although Luo Yao had come here today to address the matter of Xiujuan with Yang Haoran, after the issue was resolved, Luo Yao did not demand that Yang Haoran send Xiujuan to the Underworld, nor did he even mention how Xiujuan should be handled. Instead, he immediately went on to discuss more important matters with Yang Haoran.
Xiujuan didn't quite understand what Yang Haoran meant, but Xiao Kang did.
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