Free Web NovelChapter 1523: Chapter 916: The Plan
However, faced with Yang Xiao’s refusal, Elder Yin Ji did not seem surprised at all. She took an envelope out of her pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it in front of Yang Xiao, looking at him calmly, "Director Yang, this is some information from the Secret Realm, please take a look."
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao showed displeasure. He had already declined several times, yet the Yi Sect people were persistent. If not for needing them to fulfill their promise to heal Director Nalan, Yang Xiao wouldn’t be wasting time with them.
Even so, Yang Xiao’s patience was wearing thin, and his expression turned somber, "Elder Yin Ji, I’ve already said that I have no interest in the Secret Realm you mentioned, and I hope you won’t force it."
Nonetheless, Elder Yin Ji maintained her indifferent demeanor, "Just take a look, that’s all. Moreover, I think you will be interested once you see it."
Frankly speaking, Yang Xiao had no interest in the enmity between the Yi Sect and the Japanese Apostle. What truly attracted him was Elder Yin Ji’s confident demeanor, as if she was certain he would agree to team up with Jiang Qingluan to enter the so-called Secret Realm once he opened this envelope.
I have to admit, this piqued Yang Xiao’s curiosity. Also, since this was Yi Sect’s territory and he was a guest invited by them, as someone from the Patrol Defense Office, he wasn’t worried they would dare harm him.
Just take a look... Yang Xiao picked up the envelope, which felt very thin, and after opening it, he poured out its contents. To his surprise, there wasn’t any verbose or complicated data inside, just a single photograph.
The photo was of a woman dressed in black, showing only half her face. Her brows were sharp and murderous, set against the backdrop of a nighttime forest. Standing under a tree, like a ninja, her entire body blended almost completely with the night.
Upon seeing the woman, Yang Xiao immediately felt an astonishing familiarity. Moments later, his pupils contracted sharply. He knew who she was; she was the one who caused the paranormal event in Jingping Town.
The paranormal event, codenamed Ghost Phone, resulted in hundreds of deaths, nearly wiping out the Luming Bureau. His good brother Wu Zhengwu died in that incident, and Yang Xiao had once sworn to kill her.
"Where is she?" Yang Xiao grabbed the photo and stared at Elder Yin Ji.
"She’s in the Secret Realm. Luan’er and her companions were attacked by this person," Elder Yin Ji answered solemnly.
Taking a deep breath, Yang Xiao tried to calm himself. The more he thought about the situation, the more something felt off. It seemed like the Yi Sect was setting a trap for him. "How do you know she has a grudge against me?" Yang Xiao asked back. fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
"After the Ghost Phone incident in Rongcheng broke out, the Patrol Defense Office approached us, suspecting that someone from the Yi Sect was involved in the attack and demanded an explanation from us," Elder Yin Ji replied succinctly.
Yang Xiao remembered, after inspecting the scene, experts dispatched by the Provincial Bureau speculated that this female apostle was likely from the Yi Sect. However, it was later proven that her true identity was a Ghost Sect Apostle from Japan, and she had been impersonating. freēwebnovel.com
Because the Yi Sect and the Ghost Sect came from the same lineage and shared many similar methods, this led to the misjudgment.
Due to the Patrol Defense Office’s inquiry, the Yi Sect also launched an investigation, ultimately uncovering her identity, which made sense.
After all, when it comes to understanding the Ghost Sect in this country, the Yi Sect is undoubtedly the most knowledgeable. The two factions have been at odds for decades, fighting both openly and covertly.
Previously, he had heard Nalan Shuo mention that the Yi Sect was the pioneering force used domestically to contain the Ghost Sect. Over the years, continuous battles have resulted in the loss of many top-tier experts; otherwise, the Yi Sect’s power would be more than what it appears, perhaps even rivaling the top-level forces apart from the country’s three major forces.
Even now, judging purely on overt combat strength, the Yi Sect surpasses the level of Upper Three Bookshops, although the latter is not known for combat prowess.
"Director Yang, if you agree to go, we need to start preparing now," Elder Yin Ji said at an opportune moment.
"No," Yang Xiao put away the photo but shook his head at Elder Yin Ji.
"I do want revenge, but this is not the right time. I’m not strong enough; I’m not her match. I think my brother in heaven wouldn’t want to see me being rash and getting played like a fool," Yang Xiao spoke firmly, leaving no room for negotiation.
This was Yi Sect’s territory, and everything he heard was only one side of the story from them. Apart from Jiang Qingluan, Yang Xiao’s impression of the other members of the Yi Sect was average; these people were full of schemes.
Besides, since the Yi Sect could locate this woman, he believed the Patrol Defense Office had no reason not to be able to do so. After leaving here, he would seek help from the Provincial Office, gather experts, and find out where she was hiding.
Dealing with someone like her was beyond the codes of the martial arts world; it would be about brothers standing shoulder to shoulder, including calling Qu Muzhi as well, for he couldn’t forget him in such matters.
If one couldn’t defeat her alone, then ten or twenty together would surely wear her down.
Also, bring along Dark Army Master Lin, whose deputy, Captain Fang, also died at the hands of this woman. There was a blood debt that needed settling.
Faced with Yang Xiao’s refusal, although Elder Yin Ji felt regret, she did not press, skillfully changing the subject, "Director Yang, Qingluan has woken up, and she wants to see you."
This was precisely in line with Yang Xiao’s wishes; he also wanted to see Jiang Qingluan as he had more questions to ask her.
Soon, Yang Xiao was taken away by a member of the Yi Sect to meet Jiang Qingluan, while Elder Yin Ji, standing at the door, did not leave. Instead, after confirming that Yang Xiao had gone far, she turned back into the room.
