Nightmare Apostle

Listening to Director Nalan laying out his plans, Yang Xiao felt more gratitude than excitement.

He could achieve what he has today because Director Nalan provided significant help, paving the way for him.

It was Director Nalan who taught him step by step how to interact with people, how to survive in both officialdom and the world of martial arts. Their relationship has long surpassed the ordinary superior-subordinate bond; one could say they are as close as father and son.

"Director, everything I, Yang Xiao, have accomplished today is thanks to your help. I can never repay your kindness in my lifetime," Yang Xiao spoke emotionally.

"Little Yang, there’s no need for such words between us. You are a worthy child, the heavens have not treated me unfairly. Seeing you inherit my mantle in my lifetime means I have no regrets," Director Nalan replied.

Seeing Yang Xiao was like seeing his younger self. Nalan Shuo recalled how, in his younger days, he was reckless and missed many opportunities. Reflecting on this, he couldn’t help but lament, "Nowadays, you’re already stronger than Huang Guozhao and me. There’s little more I can do to help you; the future path is yours to traverse."

"Don’t worry, I know what to do. I won’t disappoint you!" Yang Xiao promised.

"You’ve never disappointed me; you are our pride, and we will always be proud of you!"

Nalan Shuo watched Yang Xiao with increasing satisfaction, realizing long ago that Yang Xiao was not meant for mediocrity; all he needed was opportunity.

Now that the opportunity has come, Yang Xiao has woven a vast network of contacts for himself. This network covers not only domestic temples and the martial world but includes influential friends abroad.

Without even realizing it, the little guy who once needed his constant care has grown into someone he needs to look up to.

After helping Elder Sheng reclaim the academy, Sheng Yanlin will undoubtedly become Yang Xiao’s most steadfast supporter.

The reputation of the Upper Three Book House Yiling Academy is quite intimidating, and its old dean Sheng Yanlin holds an extraordinary position in the martial world, able to move smoothly in both legal and illegal circles. With the support of Yiling Academy, Yang Xiao’s renown and status in the martial world will naturally soar.

He also has connections with Elder Yang Qianhe from Ru Lin Academy and is recognized as an Outer Elder by the Yi Sect. In the future, he will completely integrate the martial forces within Jiangbei Province.

His influence abroad is equally formidable, with the Esoteric Priest speaking for him in Myanmar and Thailand, and friends like the Jiu Mountain Family on Japan’s island.

Within the Patrol Defense Office, he now has a backer in Chief Commissioner Gu, a significant figure, which makes Yang Xiao’s position quite impressive indeed. Nalan Shuo was immensely satisfied with Yang Xiao’s performance.

Given the same circumstances, Nalan Shuo believed that even if he were in Yang Xiao’s place, he wouldn’t have achieved more. Yang Xiao has won everyone over with his abilities and character.

Of course, a bit of necessary cunning and planning is indispensable.

Nothing is more gratifying than seeing one’s ideals realized in the life of a cherished junior. To Nalan Shuo, Yang Xiao is the continuation of his own ideals and aspirations.

Suddenly remembering something, Yang Xiao summoned the Mirror Ghost and presented a box. "Director, here’s a small gift prepared for you, things you can use. Please don’t mind it."

When the box was opened, it was filled with various supplements and elixirs, all of which Yang Xiao had painstakingly collected through various means.

With Yang Xiao, Nalan Shuo didn’t stand on ceremony. Once he confirmed he could use the items, he accepted them with peace of mind.

Nalan Shuo shared with Yang Xiao the recent happenings in Rongcheng, naturally mentioning Yang Xiao’s good friend Fu Qingzhu.

"How is Fu Qingzhu? Is he getting along well with our Rongcheng Public Office lately?" Yang Xiao asked, having been quite busy, especially with his extended stay in Japan, which had reduced their communication significantly.

"Fu Qingzhu is doing well. With your connection, as a specialist in the Three-party Action Bureau, he’s quite courteous to our Rongcheng Patrol Division," Nalan Shuo commented.

"Before making any major decisions, he always comes to consult me and Huang Guozhao. As a friend, Fu Qingzhu is undoubtedly satisfactory." Nalan Shuo assessed.

Yang Xiao keenly sensed the underlying meaning in Nalan Shuo’s words and asked worriedly, "Has he gotten himself into trouble again?"

"You could say that, it’s still that same issue. His personality is too extreme, and he’s desperate to climb higher."

"As you know, to climb higher, one needs enough accomplishments. Unlike you, who understands the balance of advancing and retreating, knowing to share some achievements with others occasionally, he’s like a Pixiu, only taking in without giving out. He dares to take credit from anyone."

"Last month, a group of evil cultivators was defeated by one of our coastal patrol defense offices, with some fleeing inland. There was intelligence suggesting a key figure among them appeared in Qingzhou City in Jiangbei Province."

"No one knows how Fu Qingzhu got the information, but he managed to pinpoint the exact location of these fugitives before the Qingzhou City Union and rushed there overnight with his men.

"As people who operate in this arena, we should at least know the basic rules. The criminals were on Qingzhou City’s territory, and even if Fu Qingzhu wanted to capture them, he should have notified the Qingzhou City local union and asked for cooperation, so they could divide the credit at the end."

"But he did the opposite; he didn’t inform anyone and took immediate action. As a result, the evil cultivators weren’t easy opponents, and both sides ended up in a fierce battle."

"Although the evil cultivators were eventually exterminated, it caused significant casualties. Rongcheng Union lost four members, 12 were wounded, and several warehouses near the battlefield were burned down, causing extremely adverse effects."

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