Chapter 1 What's Happening?

Hearing Wang Xiao's words, Jiang Zhou couldn't help but frown, asking in a low voice, "What's happening?"

Wang Xiao immediately replied, "I've recently heard that after Bai Hongbo's assassination, District One has been in contact with Panama City. Also, earlier today, Panama City has been requesting our armed forces to enter the city. I feel like something is wrong. So, I've already led our people out of Panama City."

Jiang Zhou was stunned, and then immediately asked, "You've already withdrawn??"

"Yes!" Wang Xiao said very certainly, "I took advantage of the troop movement as an excuse to bring all my family members with me and secretly withdrew from Panama City."

Suddenly receiving this news, Jiang Zhou was a bit dazed. He calmed down, thought for a while, and then asked, "Didn't you inform Panama City?"

Wang Xiao replied as a matter of course, "How could I inform them? There are so many of us. Once our whereabouts are leaked, if they really have ulterior motives, they'll definitely trap us and won't give us a chance to withdraw!"

Jiang Zhou raised his eyebrows: "You just left so suddenly, that will only make the situation between Dragon City and Panama City more tense. So many people, leaving rashly without even saying goodbye, is that appropriate?! What does this mean??"

Wang Xiao also said very sincerely, "Young Master Jiang, you don't understand the situation in Panama City at all. They definitely have new ideas. On this matter, I can't gamble on whether they are friend or foe. If the situation becomes tense, we Chinese are likely to be killed by them as a show of loyalty!! Tens of thousands of people, including their families?! I can only use the safest method to deal with it!"

Jiang Zhou loosened his collar, his voice low: "Then why couldn't you inform me beforehand?"

Wang Xiao immediately said, "Young Master Jiang, you really can't blame me for this. They didn't give me much time to choose. They issued the transfer order in the afternoon, and then the Blackwater Legion also began to move. And they called you, but couldn't get through. I really have no choice. So many lives are in my hands, I can only choose to retreat. I can't… watch the Saint Paul City incident play out again in Panama City!"

Jiang Zhou naturally knew what he was implying, so he chose to remain silent.

Wang Xiao took a breath and continued, "Young Master Jiang, I estimate that you will receive news from Panama City soon. Then you will know whether my early withdrawal was the right decision or not."

Jiang Zhou suppressed his anger and asked, "Which direction are you heading in now?"

Wang Xiao replied, "We... we can only go to Dragon City now."

Jiang Zhou thought for a while and said, "Understood, I'll contact Dragon City."

Wang Xiao immediately said, "Okay, I'll wait for your news!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Zhou leaned back in his chair, even more exhausted, and pinched his brow hard. Wang Xiao's fait accompli did make him a little unhappy, but if what Wang Xiao said was true, Panama City was indeed dangerous.

After thinking it over, Jiang Zhou picked up his phone and dialed a number.

...

At the same time, on a long highway, a convoy that seemed to stretch out of sight was speeding along.

It was already late, and the night was deep. The convoy turned on its headlights, illuminating the entire road. All around was rolling yellow sand, kicked up by the wheels, forming large clouds of dust.

The convoy was heading towards the Old Mo government forces, taking the road behind Sri Lanka, which was relatively safe.

In one of the cars, Wang Xiao sat, having just put down his phone, and turned to ask his nephew, Wang Zhengjun, who was beside him, "What's the situation with the convoy?"

Wang Zhengjun immediately said, "Everything is normal at the moment. According to the reconnaissance unit's report, the road ahead is also clear."

"Mm." Wang Xiao nodded thoughtfully.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Zhengjun received a call, said a few words to the other party, and turned to Wang Xiao, "Uncle, there's news from Panama City."

"Mm." Wang Xiao nodded, took the phone and put it to his ear: "Speak."

A man's voice sounded on the phone, with a hint of rejoicing, "Brigade Commander, you were really prescient. Just after our people withdrew from their garrison, the Blackwater Legion sent over three regiments. Fortunately, we slipped away quickly, otherwise we would have been trapped inside!"

Wang Xiao was expressionless: "Okay, I understand."

"Okay."

The two ended the call, and Wang Xiao returned the phone to Wang Zhengjun, while instructing, "Xiao Jun, notify our troops to protect the families. When we pass by Sri Lanka later, don't stop at all, drive directly to Dragon City."

"Yes!" Wang Zhengjun saluted and picked up the walkie-talkie in the car, beginning to speak to his subordinates.

Wang Xiao's troops, as the armed forces of the Huatong Association, had previously been stationed on the outskirts of Panama City. Bruna had specially designated two small towns for them to live in separately.

During this period, their families also lived here, totaling tens of thousands of people.

Such a large group withdrawing, the marching speed was very slow.

In fact, before this, Wang Xiao had applied to Su Tianyu to move to Dragon City. This sudden tension in the military situation had also fulfilled his wish.

...

At eleven o'clock in the evening, Dragon City Hall.

After receiving Zhao Weihu's call, Li Mingsheng immediately communicated with An Zecheng.

The An faction immediately took action, sending three regiments to clear the passage to Sri Lanka, ensuring the smooth flow of related supply lines. However, Panama City had not responded for a long time.

A few hours later, Li Yuan walked into the office and reported to Li Mingsheng: "Leader, there's news from Panama City."

Li Mingsheng raised his head: "Speak!"

Li Yuan said with a serious expression: "Panama City claims that they have discovered military activity in Jia City and Li City, with armed forces from pirates and the War Hammer Legion gathering, posing a serious threat to the Panama Canal and surrounding security. They are unable to spare troops to clear the supply lines between us, and even request Dragon City, or Sri Lanka, to support them by sending troops to clear the connecting passage."

Li Mingsheng frowned and asked, "Who is the source of the news? Bo Ang or Bruna?"

Li Yuan shook his head: "Neither, the source of the news is the General Staff of the Blackwater Legion."

Li Mingsheng fell into deep thought. Such an important matter was not contacted by Bruna or Bo Ang, but only by a General Staff, which made him feel vaguely uneasy.

After a long silence, Li Mingsheng picked up his phone and dialed An Zecheng's number.

...

At eleven fifteen in the deep night, several military vehicles stopped in front of the City Hall, and An Zecheng stepped out of the car with more than a dozen guards.

After receiving Li Mingsheng's call, An Zecheng rushed here without stopping. The group quickly went upstairs and came to the door of the Mayor's office.

After entering the office alone, An Zecheng saw Li Mingsheng on the phone. He didn't disturb him and sat on the sofa next to him, waiting.

Li Yuan came over and made him a cup of tea.

Soon, Li Mingsheng finished the call, and An Zecheng immediately put down his teacup and asked, "What's the situation over there?"

Li Mingsheng's expression was heavy: "Something is not quite right with Panama City, and the Wang family has withdrawn in advance and is approaching Dragon City. They also insist that there are changes in Panama City."

An Zecheng pondered for a long time, and slowly said, "It was Bai Hongbo's assassination that led to the change in the situation in Panama City."

The two looked at each other with serious expressions.

Li Mingsheng suddenly said in a low voice, "The problem in Panama City is a big hidden danger if it is not resolved."