Two tall men in black, clad in black night-clothes and cloaks, even wearing black iron masks over their faces.
They stood like javelins. Though their features were hidden, their eyes, sharp as black eagles', gleamed through the masks.
Xiao Yunlong was not surprised by the sudden appearance of these two figures. Instead, he slowly sat down on the sofa.
"Since you've already made detailed operational plans, why did you summon us?" asked the black-clad man on the left in the quiet hall.
Xiao Yunlong did not answer. He smiled faintly and countered, "Do you really think Wang Kezheng would hide the old Eastern King in his mansion in Hu City?"
The black-clad man on the left pondered for a moment, then retorted, "So, sending those two to Hu City to search was just a diversion?"
Xiao Yunlong shook his head. "It wouldn't be entirely accurate to call it a diversion. It's more of a probing tactic to lull them into a false sense of security."
Seeing that the two black-clad men seemed to not understand, Xiao Yunlong further explained, "From what I know of Wang Kezheng, he is exceedingly cautious. Therefore, it's unlikely he would hide the old Eastern King in the Hu City mansion, as the mansion is crowded with people and ears, making it easy to be exposed."
"If that's the case, why did you still send those two to Hu City?" the black-clad man on the right asked.
"Sending them serves two purposes. Firstly, to be on the safe side. What if Wang Kezheng doesn't play by the rules and indeed hides the old Eastern King in the Hu City mansion?"
Xiao Yunlong smiled and continued, "Of course, this possibility is very small. In fact, with the strength of Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu, once they enter the Hu City mansion, it's almost impossible for them not to be detected. After all, behind Wang Kezheng lies the Yin Ming Sect, a hidden sect from the Western Regions!"
"I understand. You said sending those two to Hu City was more for probing and lulling them into a false sense of security, meaning it was deliberately done to make Wang Kezheng think that?" the black-clad man on the left said.
"Yes. You two pay close attention to Wang Kezheng's reaction. If tomorrow he learns that Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu infiltrated the Hu City mansion and makes no move, it will be enough to confirm that the old Eastern King is not in the Hu City mansion!" Xiao Yunlong said slowly.
The black-clad man on the right nodded and quickly asked, "If, as you say, the true Eastern King is not in the Hu City mansion, then where would he be?"
Xiao Yunlong's eyes suddenly shot out a sharp gaze. He said word by word, "Still at the Eastern Region camp!"
"Still at the Eastern Region camp?" The two black-clad men were somewhat surprised.
"Indeed. The terrain of the Eastern Region camp is complex, with mountains behind it. I scouted it roughly that night. There are many hidden caves deep in the back mountain, which are undoubtedly the most suitable for hiding people!"
Xiao Yunlong said this and let out a cold laugh. "Wang Kezheng is always meticulous and cautious. With his personality, he would definitely hide the old Eastern King by his side to feel safe. Moreover, I learned that the four Yin Ming elders who appeared at the Grand Commander's office a few days ago came from the back mountain of the camp!"
Considering all these factors, Xiao Yunlong had sufficient reason to conclude that the real old Eastern King was still in the Eastern Region camp!
Upon hearing this, the two black-clad men suddenly understood. "We understand. Sending Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu to the Hu City mansion was, first, to test Wang Kezheng's reaction, and second, to lull him into a false sense of security, making him think you were looking in the wrong direction, thus causing him to be careless and negligent."
"Your true intention is for us to search the back mountain of the Eastern Region camp!"
Xiao Yunlong slowly stood up and said word by word, "Three days. I'm only giving you three days. I will return from Geek Island after three days, and by then I want to uproot Wang Kezheng. Do you have the confidence to do it within these three days?"
The two black-clad men cupped their fists. "Since the general direction has been determined, three days is enough!"
Xiao Yunlong said solemnly with a stern face, "This matter is extremely important, concerning the safety of the old Eastern King and the Eastern Region. There must be no mistakes. Wang Kezheng has the backing of the Yin Ming Sect. With your combined strength, it might be difficult to eliminate those four Yin Ming elders immediately, let alone the possibility of other experts on their side!"
"Then what specifically should we do?" the two black-clad men asked in a deep voice.
"After you find the Eastern King, do not act rashly, nor alert the enemy and let them realize. Everything will wait until I return to the Eastern Region camp. Then, you will act according to the situation and be sure to act swiftly at the critical moment to rescue the old Eastern King!" Xiao Yunlong said solemnly.
"If it's just to rescue him at the critical moment, then there's no problem. We guarantee to complete the mission!" The two masked black-clad men cupped their fists.
Xiao Yunlong nodded, exhaling softly.
This matter was too important, so he had to handle it with extreme caution. After all, it concerned the safety of the old Eastern King and the Eastern Region, so how could he be careless?
Furthermore, with the Western Region Yin Ming Sect supporting Wang Kezheng, it would be difficult for Zhuge Wushuang and Tu Fu to handle such a situation. Therefore, as a last resort, Xiao Yunlong had to use secret channels to summon these two masked black-clad men from the imperial capital.
In fact, these two masked figures were not Northern Territory soldiers, but belonged to Xiao Yunlong's personal forces!
"May I ask if there are any other instructions?" the two black-clad men asked.
It was evident that although these two black-clad men followed orders, their demeanor did not show much respect towards Xiao Yunlong. They were not subordinates in the truest sense.
Xiao Yunlong immediately asked, "How has she been recently?"
Although he did not explicitly state who "she" was, the two black-clad men clearly knew who Xiao Yunlong was asking about.
"She is currently doing well. School has started, and she is living a normal student life, mostly a three-point, one-line campus routine. However..."
"However what?" Xiao Yunlong immediately demanded.
"However, after school started, she encountered two ambushes by experts. Fortunately, they were resolved by our people in secret. It seems to be people from the aristocratic families of the imperial capital!" the two black-clad men replied truthfully.
Xiao Yunlong snorted heavily upon hearing this, gritting his teeth. "These aristocratic families are too bold. They ambushed me before, and now they are targeting my woman. When I return, I will kill them all!"
"Have you investigated which specific faction was responsible?" Xiao Yunlong suddenly asked.
"More or less. Those were all dead soldiers, impossible to trace. Moreover, our strength is limited, and we can only maximize her safety."
The two black-clad men paused, then added, "There is also another matter regarding her."
"What matter?" Xiao Yunlong asked urgently.
"As you probably know, Miss Liu previously filmed a drama in Suzhou. Now that this niche art film has become popular, Miss Liu has become somewhat famous. Coupled with her beauty and temperament, there are many young masters from the imperial capital pursuing her at Imperial Capital University. In addition, there are many wealthy daughters who are jealous of her!"
The two black-clad men paused, then continued, "In short, many people are bothering Miss Liu now. Do you need us to intervene?"
"No need!" Xiao Yunlong immediately waved his hand. "She should have her own normal life experiences. You don't need to over-interfere. Just ensure her safety in secret. I believe with her past experiences and skills, she can handle these minor troubles herself!"
"Yes!" After the two masked black-clad men finished speaking, they vanished from the room in a flash.
Xiao Yunlong sat back down on the sofa, rubbed his forehead, and muttered to himself, "The people from the imperial capital's aristocratic families have already made a move against her, and they won't stop. It seems I should speed up the handling of matters in the Eastern Region, then go to the Southern Border to resolve personal affairs, and then head straight to the imperial capital!"
The night passed without incident. The next morning, with a wave of Xiao Yunlong's hand, over three hundred soldiers quickly boarded the ship and set off for Geek Island!