Chapter 288: Silver Moon’s Reaction (III)
“Master Zhao, do you mean that we just... leave him alone?” frowned the short-haired man. “He purposefully called for central region reinforcements today when he plainly had the strength to resolve the situation. His actions were blatant insubordination!”
“......” Master Zhao chuckled and whispered, “Don’t think too much. Perhaps he just wasn’t willing to take action. I think we shouldn’t come to these conclusions for the time being. After all, he’s someone who killed a Nova with one jab from a spear. I trust that no one here wishes to see him forced into rebellion?
“I recommend that we all sit down for a talk! The talk should include the three commanders from the army, the inspector general from the Inspectorate, Hou Xiaochen, myself, and you representatives from Skystar City. We should have a conversation!”
“A conversation?” questioned Short Hair. “Is he willing to? Maybe he’ll kill us on sight!” He fell silent for a moment. “Additionally, I have another matter to speak of. Headquarters previously sent a special agent to Silver Moon to supervise certain cases. She’s gone missing!”
“A special agent gone missing?”
“Yes, a mid Solar Night Watcher with an origin weapon. She followed them into the ruins and didn’t come out!” Short Hair elaborated. “Both person and origin weapon are gone. We made inquiries through special channels and learned that she vanished without a trace after entering the city. I suspect...”
“I’ve heard about this,” the old man started coughing again. “Apparently, the inner city is very dangerous. There may be existences beyond Nova inside. Only Hu Dingfang and Hao Lianchuan would have a chance of killing your Solar, but they stayed with the other Solars the entire time. Would Violet Moon and Revolution cover for them if they truly did anything?
“You can doubt and question Hou Xiaochen,” frowned the old man. “But you cannot overreact to the slightest rustle! Nor can you wildly fabricate charges against someone! I am dissatisfied with certain of his actions and even more displeased by his collusion with the military, not to mention him turning the Inspectorate into a figurehead...
“But!” The old man’s tones turned severe. “That does not mean that the blame for everything can be laid at his feet! That is very untoward! Skystar City has sent only powerful supernaturals this time, why didn’t they send a civil official with a clear head?”
He ignored the less than pleasant expressions finding themselves onto the group’s faces. “This is most inappropriate! Might is not the only answer! If you are strong enough to do anything, then what do you need us for?
“You people are impulsive and do not proceed down the proper path!” he snapped out with irritation. “I understand your intention—you mean to blame the Night Watchers for your agent’s death, regardless of what the evidence indicates. You will force someone into insurrection even if they don’t wish it!”
He slammed his hands on the table with towering fury. “Is this how you operate?! Are you confident in subduing him if Hou Xiaochen revolts, or perhaps you’re sure of killing him? You want to bring his head to Skystar City to bask in the accolades, don’t you??”
The more he listened to these people talk, the less right it seemed and the less patience he had. So these were the kind of bastards that the capital had sent!
He was very irate! The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))
Some among the group scowled, while some remained silent. The old man had a high status, after all. Despite their strength and Short Hair being a Nova—indeed, a premier existence and a Heaven Favored—he could only hold his temper with a frown.
“Master Zhao!” Short Hair’s frown deepened. “Very well, we will talk with him according to your wishes, but I will not be in attendance. I leave this in your hands out of concern that we will clash as soon as he sees me. I will enter the city tomorrow morning or the day after, please keep my presence a secret.”
“And what is the meaning of that?” sighed the old man. “Do you think he doesn’t know you’re here?”
Entering the city tomorrow morning or the day after... was naturally an attempt at a disguise. It would be proof that they hadn’t rushed to Silver Moon in time.
But was Hou Xiaochen a fool?
As the supernatural domain rose, it gave rise to a group of supreme supernaturals who occupied important positions, yet were without ability, talent, and virtue! How had the government failed to send a single dependable mainstay of the dynasty to oversee the Silver Moon matter? Instead, it sent a couple of strong brutes to the border province. How would this accomplish anything?
Fatigue set in and the old man waved his hand. “Very well, I understand! You should go rest. I will communicate the best I can with Hou Xiaochen. Strife will not beset Silver Moon in the short term!”
Short Hair rose without a word. He was followed by his compatriots as they left the conference room. They’d reached the limits of their patience with the old man. He was just a Sunflare, but dared to put on airs in front of them!
......
“Let’s leave that for next month!” Hou Xiaochen’s chuckle turned into a light cough. “Alright, that’s it then. Don’t come to me over the next two days unless you have official business. I’m in a spot of pain as my old wounds have flared up. Let me know when Li Hao comes to White Moon City in three days.”
“Understood!” Hao Lianchuan nodded, but inwardly muttered, old wounds flare up? Is that true or not? Even he didn’t believe the story of old wounds anymore. Who are you fooling—you killed a Nova with one move even though you’re supposedly injured!
This guy liked to consider himself a parent as he treated everyone else as children. He was a bully!
......
On the way back.
Li Hao frowned ferociously. Liu Long also frowned ferociously. Wang Ming was very confused by their silent brooding. What was running through their minds?
“Have you two... not collected enough treasure yet?” he asked.
Li Hao came back to his senses with a shake of his head.
"I know that my teacher’s gone missing,” he said in a strange tone. “But the key thing is... I don’t know if I’ve lost anything else!”
Huh?
The two looked at him with confusion.
“It’s probably Liu Yan...” Liu Long sighed. “I forgot to ask if she’s gone to White Moon City or back to Silver City!”
He’d lost Liu Yan! Meanwhile, Li Hao wasn’t worried about Liu Yan. She was fine—Hou Xiaochen had been there! He’d lost the dog!
“Where’s Panther?” The young man’s frown deepened. “The dog’s gone missing ever since going to Rift Canyon. I didn’t see it when I went inside and didn’t see it when we came back out. Has it gone missing?”
Liu Long was also quite regretful when he thought of Panther—this was a dog that’d learned his Nine Forged Force.
“It’s probably... been made into dog stew somewhere? So many powerhouses were present for the expedition and the dog is fat with a gleaming coat. Perhaps someone found it tasty.”
Li Hao flicked a glance at Liu Long, the chief made sense. But he was Panther’s owner and the dog had eaten a lot of his sword energy! If someone had turned it into dog stew... what a loss that’d be! Even I didn’t want to eat Panth.
But the little black dog was indeed missing. Li Hao didn’t know if it’d run off or what. He could only sigh. Forget it, I’ve lost even my teacher. What’s another dog added to the mix?
The car slowly drove forward. They’d driven to the canyon a few days ago, who would’ve thought that no one would steal the car? Then again, those present at Rift Canyon were either powerhouses or power powerhouses. Who would want a car?
A person suddenly leapt out in front of the car as they conversed. Li Hao’s eyes widened with shock and Wang Ming stomped on the brakes. A martial master!
Li Hao would’ve discovered them ahead of time if it’d been a supernatural. Only martial masters would spontaneously appear before they could discern who it was. He took a close look at the face plastered on the windshield. The messy beard gave away who it was.
Southern Fist!
One of the two Fist Kings of Silver Moon. He Yong!
