Nightmare Apostle

"Here, take this." Zhao Jingde mysteriously took out a slip of paper from the pocket hidden inside his jacket and handed it to Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao opened it and found a list of names, along with their positions, strengths, and Resentful Eye abilities, among others.

"This is the intelligence I have on Han Li’s special task force. This time, they are going all out, determined to achieve success in one fell swoop and completely eliminate you as an obstacle." Zhao Jingde looked at Yang Xiao, his face full of sincerity.

Holding the slip, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but smile and asked in a subtly teasing tone, "Brother Zhao, do you think... I can trust you?"

"Younger Brother Yang, I’ve placed all my hopes on you. If there’s a single lie in what I say, feel free to take my head." Zhao Jingde instantly sat up straight, his expression serious.

"Why say such things, Brother Zhao? You are the Deputy Director of the Provincial Bureau, a high-ranking first-level deputy. How would I dare to harm you?"

"But Brother Zhao might know a bit about my character. When it comes to friends, I, Yang Xiao, will do whatever I’ve promised."

"But if anyone dares to scheme against me behind my back, then I, Yang Xiao, am not to be trifled with." Yang Xiao stated clearly.

"You and I are in the same boat. If you trust me, don’t go this time. Let Wu Qingcang take this risk. He’s not afraid of it." Vice Commissioner Zhao assured Yang Xiao, patting his chest, and with the turn of his hand, betrayed Wu Qingcang.

"I will handle this matter, so don’t worry about it, Brother Zhao. To be honest, not just two little protectors, even if the Master of Bone Pavilion himself comes, if I want him dead, he’ll have to die." Yang Xiao bravely boasted.

"Younger Brother Yang, impressive!" Zhao Jingde gave a thumbs up.

"Whether impressive or not, let’s put that aside. Could Brother Zhao explain to me how you knew this was an ambush?"

"Honestly, I knew it was an ambush and have prepared for it. But your intelligence is too detailed. You even know how many people Han Li took. What, did he notify you before he left?" Yang Xiao asked suspiciously.

"I, Zhao Jingde, haven’t spent these years aimlessly. I’ve planted spies in many major forces, and the ones in the Han family are especially powerful. One has even reached a high position, able to access the Han family’s core intelligence."

Seeing Yang Xiao’s interest, Zhao Jingde struck while the iron was hot. "Of course, if Younger Brother Yang trusts me, all these connections, secrets, and spies will be yours, at your disposal."

"Brother Zhao is straightforward. As long as you’re sincere, we’ll get along very well. Whatever you want, I can guarantee it for you, brother." Yang Xiao promised.

"It’s a deal." Zhao Jingde’s eyes lit up.

"It’s a deal!" Yang Xiao nodded.

After seeing Zhao Jingde off, Yang Xiao sat alone in the office, pondering. In fact, he had already guessed that the two protectors of the Withered Bone Pavilion might be bait, with a trap inside.

For this reason, he had prepared backup plans in advance, not just one but two.

But now the situation had changed. Zhao Jingde and the Han family were also involved, and Yang Xiao had to reassess the risks of this operation.

He couldn’t fathom Zhao Jingde’s intentions. Unable to figure it out, Yang Xiao prepared for the worst-case scenario. He decided to find himself another trump card for survival.

He took out his phone, sent a message, and then left the office, heading towards Wu Qingcang’s office.

At noon, Yang Xiao arrived punctually at the prison under the experimental base. After assembling his team, they boarded a specially arranged, covertly disguised vehicle and set off.

This time Yang Xiao brought quite a few people. He brought along the best fighters: Ku Daoist, One-Eyed Monk, Chen Nang, Trickster, and the night watchman. Including himself as the team leader, there were six of them, almost an all-out deployment.

Thinking of his backup plans, Yang Xiao, leaning against the window in the passenger seat, curved his lips into a sinister smile.

This time both the Great Protector of the Withered Bone Pavilion and the Northern Evil Dragon, Han Li, were present. For others, it was a deadly ambush, but to Yang Xiao, it felt like a blessing from the heavens, a reward for his years of doing good deeds, a double delight.

"Northern Evil Dragon, don’t let me, Rong City’s Most Fierce Tiger, down..." Yang Xiao was already looking forward to their appearance.

...

Ten hours earlier, Qinglan City, Han Family Mansion.

Late at night, within a large, classically decorated room on the mansion’s second floor, the sound of fierce arguing could be heard.

An elderly man, leaning on a gold dragon-head cane, was trembling with anger, harshly reprimanding the man in front of him, "How dare you! You... you dared to mobilize troops without permission. Tell me, what are you planning to do?!"

"Grandfather, I received intelligence that a group of Evil Cultivators appeared in Huaisuo Province. My men have been tracking them for a long time. I intend to..." The man tried to defend himself.

"Nonsense! How dare you extend your reach into Huaisuo without reason! Do you think I’m senile?!"

"You can’t swallow your pride. You’re seeking revenge on Yang Xiao. You... you useless fool!" The elder grew angrier as he spoke.

Upon hearing the name Yang Xiao, the relatively young man instantly exploded, "Grandfather, what is Yang Xiao? If not for Nalan Shuo paving the way for him, he probably wouldn’t even know where to beg for food right now."

"You’re afraid of him, but I’m not! Can Rong City’s Yang Xiao fight? Well, can’t Northern Han Li fight too? He has Ghost Level abilities, but so do I, and I’m even stronger. Why don’t you ask if Yang Xiao is afraid of me?!" Han Li fumed, unable to bear hearing Yang Xiao’s name without becoming agitated, wanting to kill.

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