This night.
What happened in the extreme north of Huaguo also spread globally.
Of course, those who knew about this matter were either the forces involved in this operation or organizations that directly sent people into Huaguo. As for ordinary people, they had no way of coming into contact with these matters.
Huaguo had never promoted this matter, either openly or privately.
It was as if nothing had happened.
Across the ocean in Miteli, the Ross family was holding an emergency meeting.
Johnson Ross—
The current leader of the Ross family wore a worried expression.
Matt Ross below shook his head, clearly having already learned of Burke Ross's death. He was about to say something when he saw the other four remain silent, so he also kept quiet.
Bang!
Snyder Ross, the representative of the hawks, slammed his hand on the table, trembling with anger. "Burke was a valiant warrior of our Ross family, and one of the few strong individuals in our family. How could Huaguo do such a despicable and shameless thing?"
"We must demand an explanation from Huaguo!"
Johnson Ross gestured to Snyder, urging him to sit down and speak.
Snyder retorted, "How can I calm down?"
"The elites of our Ross family have repeatedly fallen at the hands of Huaguo. If we do not respond strongly, will we not be laughed at by the world?"
"Alas, I understand," Johnson said.
Snyder immediately frowned. "Since you understand, then please immediately order negotiations with Huaguo. At the very least, they should apologize to us on the international stage!"
"Enough, don't you think what you're saying is a bit naive?" Johnson said coldly.
"I..."
Snyder was unconvinced.
Seeing this, Matt quickly stepped in as a peacemaker. "Both of you, say less. Especially Snyder, don't let hatred blind you. Think about it, this is not an international conflict. We privately sent people into Huaguo, so neither in reason nor in emotion can we justify ourselves. Unless you bring this matter to the open, but even then, we wouldn't be in the right and would instead become a laughingstock."
Snyder gradually calmed down.
Burke's infiltration of Huaguo achieved nothing and instead cost him his life. It was indeed a bit ridiculous to speak of.
"I was impulsive. It's just that Burke and I were close, and I can't swallow this insult." Snyder clenched his fists, feeling extremely wronged and furious.
Johnson said gravely, "This matter cannot end here. Besides Burke, several of our A-class experts also went and met the same fate. If our Ross family does not show a strong stance, we will indeed be looked down upon."
Swish!
Four pairs of eyes fell on Johnson.
None of them expected that Johnson, known for his composure, would become so resolute. This was not like him.
Meeting their curious gazes, Johnson forced a bitter smile. "You all don't need to look at me like that. I am just doing what I should do. Matt, you and Snyder contact the Black Blood organization and the Miteli military respectively. Both these major forces have also suffered heavy losses, especially the Black Blood Group's Asia-Pacific elite, who were wiped out. They will not let this slide."
"You mean..." Snyder was subtly excited.
"I want to form a secret team with these two forces to infiltrate Huaguo and assassinate Chen Jin Chao, and slaughter the Candle Dragon!"
Snyder's eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily. "Good, it's settled then. I'll go contact the Miteli military now."
The two left in a hurry.
Johnson narrowed his eyes and said, "Since Huaguo used such a poisonous scheme to kill the elites of my Ross family, then I will use the same method to decapitate Chen Jin Chao! I believe Chen Jin Chao's significance is definitely greater than Burke's."
"I want Huaguo to know it was us, but to be so frustrated that they can't produce any evidence!"
When it was time to act, Johnson would never hesitate.
One night passed.
After Chen Jin Chao woke up, he found Yu Meng Zhi had already brought him breakfast. After eating, Chen Jin Chao was discharged from the hospital and found Luo Feng.
Luo Feng was about to board a plane back to his hometown today. It was evident that Luo Feng no longer had the same spirit and energy as before; he appeared very dejected. Chen Jin Chao patted his shoulder and said, "Young man, you must pull yourself together, understand?"
Not far away.
Yu Meng Zhi's nose stung when she saw this.
Chen Jin Chao, knowing his own death was imminent, still carefully comforted the young man.
But—
Wasn't Chen Jin Chao the one who needed comforting the most?
Yu Meng Zhi realized that the burden on Chen Jin Chao's shoulders was too heavy. She turned away and quietly wiped away her tears so that Chen Jin Chao wouldn't see.
Luo Feng was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice, "I understand, thank you for your comfort, Brother Chen."
Chen Jin Chao shook his head. "I don't see the light in your eyes anymore, it's so different from the you of that day."
Luo Feng trembled, and tears flowed uncontrollably.
"Brother Chen, why is Xiao Jing so unlucky? She was such a kind girl, why would the heavens torment her like this? Without her, how can I continue to live in this world?" Luo Feng's words were filled with despair, as if he had lost all hope in the world.
Chen Jin Chao sighed and looked at Yu Meng Zhi not far away.
In fact, he had come to find Luo Feng today not only to counsel Luo Feng, but also to counsel Yu Meng Zhi.
If these words weren't spoken now, it might be too late.
"Luo Feng, remember this," Chen Jin Chao said again.
"If Xiao Jing knew that you became so dejected after she left, she would be very unhappy. Your world no longer has her, but her world only has you."
Luo Feng was stunned.
This sentence struck a chord with him, making him vaguely realize something.
"Brother Chen, what should I do?" Luo Feng asked anxiously.
At this age, young men are in a period of budding adolescence. If they encounter setbacks they cannot overcome, they may resort to self-harm. Therefore, Chen Jin Chao said patiently, "From now on, you are not just living for yourself, but you also bear another responsibility."
"You must carry Xiao Jing's hopes, see what she has not seen, meet friends she has not met, experience the vast and magnificent events she has not experienced, and create an epic for you and her!"
The light of ambition flickered in Luo Feng's eyes once more!
His words were like a divine enlightenment, and Luo Feng nodded heavily. "Brother Chen, I understand. Thank you for your guidance! I will live well and venture into this world with Xiao Jing's hopes!"
Chen Jin Chao smiled sincerely.
It seemed Luo Feng had truly come to his senses.
He patted Luo Feng's shoulder again and said solemnly, "Good, then we'll set a three-year agreement. I hope to see a different you after three years. I also hope that by then, you will have experienced many stories with Xiao Jing."
Luo Feng agreed again.
Chen Jin Chao and Yu Meng Zhi saw him off at the airport and watched him board the plane and ascend into the clouds. After withdrawing his gaze, Chen Jin Chao murmured to himself.
"The young man had not yet drawn his sword, but he had already stepped into the martial world."