There is a leader and a deputy leader in the Huaxia Dragon Group.
No one knows who the leader is, but Ye Cangtian guessed it might be Old Master Xu, or perhaps Secretary Liu.
As for the deputy leader, he is known only as Xiao Feng, rumored to be a true master!
Frankly, Ye Cangtian was quite curious about him.
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Returning to Mingyue Villa, it was now sealed off!
Armored vehicles had blocked all passages around the villa, and soldiers in strict formation were everywhere. These were elite troops urgently dispatched from the vicinity.
After all, two Xuan-level enforcers from the Dark Association had been apprehended, and there was concern the Dark Association might retaliate covertly.
As Ye Cangtian and Zhang Liang got out of the car, they saw Xu Shi’an and Shangguan Yun descending from another vehicle.
It was clear these two had also come.
"Brother-in-law!"
"Brother Ye!"
The two men looked half-asleep, which made Ye Cangtian somewhat speechless. "What were you guys up to last night?"
"Don't mention it!"
Shangguan Yun yawned. Xu Shi’an, with dark circles under his eyes, looked like he was about to cry. "Brother-in-law, please take that Middle Eastern kid away!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled.
He could guess what had happened without much thought. Not everyone could tolerate Shaman's incessant chatter, especially with his constant stream of novel ideas.
When they didn't know Shaman's identity, Xu Shi’an would just beat him up if he couldn't stand the nagging. However, after beating him twice, Shangguan Yun felt it was inappropriate and secretly told Xu Shi’an about the other's identity.
Afterward, Xu Shi’an felt guilty. Not only did he have to endure the other's constant babbling, but he also had to protect him.
So now, Xu Shi’an and Shangguan Yun were truly at their wit's end!
"We'll talk about it later!"
Ye Cangtian suppressed a smile. Before the Saudi royal family came to pick him up, he still needed the two of them to help keep an eye on Shaman.
After all, he was the future heir of the Saudi royal family; it was best to avoid any accidents.
Ye Cangtian was unwilling to have the other person stay by his side, nor could he tolerate someone chattering in his ear.
Seeing that they wanted to say more, Ye Cangtian quickly changed the subject. "By the way, why are you guys here? Does Deputy Leader Xiao also want to see you?"
"Deputy Leader Xiao? Xiao Feng?" Xu Shi’an and Shangguan Yun exchanged glances.
The Dragon Group members hadn't told them when they came.
Upon hearing that this person had arrived, Xu Shi’an felt a bit uneasy. He was somewhat afraid of him.
Although in the capital, he was known as a notorious troublemaker in the social circles, relying on his status.
But in his life, there were only two people he feared.
One was his grandfather, and the other was his former training instructor during his recruit days, Xiao Feng!
Moreover, Xu Shi’an knew that Xiao Feng was the most outstanding soldier under Old Master Xu's command, and he had inherited his temper, treating his subordinates very strictly.
He was nicknamed the "Devil Coach" during his military service!
However, after becoming the deputy leader of the Dragon Group, he rarely appeared.
Xu Shi’an hadn't expected that he would fall into his hands again just after joining the Dragon Group!
If it weren't for Ye Cangtian and Shangguan Yun by his side, he would have turned around and left.
"Is this guy really that strict?" Ye Cangtian asked with some surprise after listening for a while.
Zhang Liang, who was leading the way, chuckled and said, "Actually, it's not too bad! Although our deputy leader can be a bit strict at times, as long as everyone abides by discipline, the deputy leader is a very good person!"
Xu Shi’an rolled his eyes. How could I not think he’s good?
"Alright, the deputy leader is inside. You guys go in! I have other things to attend to, so I won't go in!" Zhang Liang pointed to a room ahead and then turned to leave.
Seeing Zhang Liang, who was usually steady, also hurrying away with a look of apprehension, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but feel speechless.
Was this guy really that terrifying?
The three walked towards the room.
It was an office, likely used by the villa's manager for work. The room was spacious.
There was only one person in the office, standing by the window.
Just as Ye Cangtian was about to walk in, he saw Xu Shi’an gently knock on the open door and call out, "Report!"
This was the first time Ye Cangtian had seen Xu Shi’an so well-behaved.
The person by the window didn't turn around, but calmly replied, "Come in!"
The three entered the office.
Only then did the person slowly turn around, looking at the three with interest.
He was a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties. Although dressed in a suit, he exuded a soldier's iron-blooded aura.
His posture was straight, like a sharpened blade, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
This was the most soldier-like soldier Ye Cangtian had ever seen.
Moreover, this person was very strong!
Yes, in terms of sheer presence, the man was indeed very powerful. As for how strong, only by testing it would he know!
No wonder he could be stationed in the capital, overseeing the entire Dragon Group!
"You are Ye Cangtian?"
Xiao Feng's gaze fell on Ye Cangtian, and he finally spoke. "I heard that you orchestrated this entire plan?"
Despite being his direct superior and very strong, Ye Cangtian showed no fear, his expression calm. "Yes!"
"Although your plan was meticulous, in my opinion, it was incredibly dangerous!"
"Do you know that if the other party had brought one more Xuan-level expert, or sent a few more Huang-level members, your plan would not only have failed, but the Dragon Group would have suffered casualties?"
His expression slightly darkened, his voice laced with severity.
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but frown, but he still explained, "Originally, the plan accounted for only one Xuan-level and several Huang-level members from the opponent. The extra Xuan-level expert was merely an unforeseen factor."
"You know it was unforeseen, but couldn't the other party have secretly brought two or even three more experts?"
After speaking, Xiao Feng added, "This is just one point; the second point is that with so many wealthy individuals present yesterday, if any accident had occurred, such as the opponent planting bombs in advance, and detonating them after failing, the casualties would have been incalculable."
"Did you consider any of this?"
Ye Cangtian was stunned. He truly hadn't considered these aspects.
Although the man spoke sternly, these issues were indeed crucial. If, as the man suggested, preparations had been made in the villa beforehand, and they were detonated, it would indeed be a terrifying event.
Perhaps he and the Dragon Group members would have had time to evacuate, but what about the ordinary people? The wealthy individuals?
Almost all of them were Yangzhou's top tycoons. If all of them were to meet with an accident, what kind of loss would it bring to Yangzhou, and what kind of panic would it cause to society?
It was fortunate that it was the Dark Association. If it had been some extremist organization from abroad, they would definitely have made such a contingency.
He had been too rash!
Ye Cangtian took a deep breath and stopped arguing.
"Alright, since this didn't happen, I won't say anything more!"
Xiao Feng's tone softened slightly, and then he looked at Xu Shi’an, frowning. "And you, since you've joined the Dragon Group, why didn't you report to me after returning to the capital?"
"Instructor, no, Deputy... Deputy Leader, I was wrong!" Xu Shi’an stood at attention, like a well-behaved child, immediately admitting his mistake.
"It's good that you know you were wrong! After this is over, you will stand at attention for an hour by yourself!"
Xu Shi’an's face immediately fell. Seeing the other man looking at him, he quickly replied, "Yes!"