The sound came from the speakers, and it could resonate throughout the entire Tian Ce Army camp because hidden speakers were distributed everywhere in the camp.
All of these were prepared for the convenience of combat.
"That's great, God of War Xiao is finally back!"
As soon as God of War Xiao returned, Liu Yu felt as if she had found her backbone and immediately headed towards the camp gate.
Chu Qingluan, worried about Xiao Hong Chan, followed.
Xiao Hei's gaze deepened. He could be sure that a very strange demonic aura was approaching.
Moreover, the demonic aura was very similar to his own, and it seemed to be from a demon cultivator who had been mixing with humans for a long time.
To uncover the truth, Xiao Hei also walked towards the main gate.
The Tian Ce Army had returned, but it was not a triumphant return.
They had won the battle, but it could only be considered a Pyrrhic victory.
In this battle, the Tian Ce Army had suffered more than half of its casualties.
The soldiers returning in 'triumph' were clearly lacking in spirit.
They were dejected, as if mourning their fallen comrades, or perhaps rejoicing in their own survival.
The two leading figures also had different expressions.
God of War Xiao's expression was solemn, with a hint of fatigue in his eyes.
The other was a younger man, his face ashen, his military uniform stained with blood.
God of War Xiao walked beside him, slightly behind by half a step.
And the identity of this person was self-evident.
This person was the current Commander-in-Chief of the Tian Ce Army, Song Anbang!
Liu Yu and the others arrived shortly after. God of War Xiao was slightly puzzled because Chen Xiao was nowhere to be seen among them.
"Welcome the two commanders back triumphantly."
Liu Yu said respectfully.
Song Anbang's face was so grim that it was about to drip water, and he showed no intention of acknowledging them.
This was the first major battle he had fought since becoming the Commander-in-Chief of the Tian Ce Army.
However, the outcome of this major battle was difficult to describe with the word 'triumph'.
If one insisted on using it, it would be nothing short of sarcasm.
Liu Yu was initially confused, but upon seeing the injured soldiers and the number of survivors, she understood what was happening.
The word 'triumph' was clearly the masterpiece of Luo Xingquan's men.
They were eager for praise; perhaps the enemy would win, but their army would never lose!
God of War Xiao nodded at Liu Yu and was about to ask where Chen Xiao was, but Chu Qingluan spoke first, cutting off his unasked question.
"Where is Xiao Hong Chan?"
Chu Qingluan asked with concern.
Before Xiao Hong Chan accompanied the army on the expedition, she had repeatedly blessed Xiao Zhan, telling him to keep her by his side at all times.
However, Xiao Zhan had clearly not listened to her, as Chu Qingluan did not see Xiao Hong Chan by Xiao Zhan's side.
"Oh, Xiao Hong Chan is asleep."
Xiao Zhan ordered his subordinates, "Go and carry Xiao Hong Chan over."
The subordinates immediately went to Xiao Zhan's carriage and carried out the soundly sleeping Xiao Hong Chan.
Xiao Hei recognized at a glance that this little one was definitely one of his own kind!
Seeing Xiao Hong Chan in this state, Chu Qingluan couldn't help but frown and ask Xiao Zhan, "Xiao Hong Chan, did she transform?"
Xiao Zhan nodded, "The situation was critical, and there was no other choice. After transforming, Xiao Hong Chan has been sleeping."
Chu Qingluan nodded and said nothing.
Xiao Hong Chan's transformation into a red panda was very taxing on her body. The last time she transformed on Jile Island, she slept for a full two days and two nights before waking up.
"Alright, hand the child over to me."
Chu Qingluan said to the soldier carrying the child.
As a grown man with clumsy hands, Chu Qingluan was not at ease with Xiao Hong Chan in their care.
"Wait!"
However, at this moment, Song Anbang suddenly spoke, "Lock up this demoness!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Qingluan was stunned and looked at Song Anbang in confusion, "What do you mean by that? Who is the demoness?"
"This little girl is a demoness, are you going to deny it?"
Song Anbang asked, glaring.
"Her body structure is just different from normal humans. Why are you arresting her?"
Chu Qingluan retorted indignantly.
"Why?"
Song Anbang sneered and pointed at the ground beneath his feet, "Because in this place, it is Song Anbang who calls the shots!"
"You... you are so unreasonable!"
Chu Qingluan was so angry that her chest heaved.
Xiao Zhan's face was grim as he said, "Commander Song, your subordinate disagrees with your decision. If it weren't for Xiao Hong Chan today, our army might have been annihilated!"
It was clear that Xiao Hong Chan's transformation was due to the Tian Ce Army being in crisis.
In fact, this was the case. Xiao Hong Chan transformed into the demon king red panda, suppressing those demonic beasts with her aura, which allowed the Tian Ce Army to win this battle.
Otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.
"Deputy Commander Xiao, do you know who you are talking to?"
Song Anbang stared at Xiao Zhan chillingly.
For a moment, the atmosphere seemed to freeze.
"I admit that this little demoness has made great contributions to our army today, but a demon is a demon. Those who are not of our kind will have different intentions. Since she is still young, it is best to deal with her early."
"If we let her grow up, the consequences will be endless!"
Song Anbang clasped his hands behind his back, his tone unquestionable.
Hearing these words, Xiao Hei, whose situation was similar to Xiao Hong Chan's, was the most empathetic.
And the angriest was undoubtedly Chu Qingluan.
"This is outrageous! You keep saying that those who are not of our kind will have different intentions, but you are ungrateful and unfit to be human?"
Chu Qingluan glared at Song Anbang hatefully.
With her here, no one would dare to harm Xiao Hong Chan!
"How dare you disrespect Commander Song? Don't you know where you are? Do you not want to live?"
Before Song Anbang could speak, his lackey next to him yelled at Chu Qingluan.
"You want to kill me? With you lot?"
Chu Qingluan sneered at them dismissively, "You can try!"
Song Anbang's eyes were cold, and his face was as dark as a thundercloud.
He could see that Chu Qingluan was very strong, but this was his territory after all, and he would not allow anyone to provoke his authority on his territory.
The atmosphere was tense, and the two sides were on the verge of a fight.
And the one who least wanted to see this scene was Xiao Zhan.
Because he was caught in the middle, making it difficult for him to act.
Chu Qingluan was invited by him personally, so he could not help Song Anbang deal with Chu Qingluan.
He was also a member of the Tian Ce Army. If he helped Chu Qingluan to oppose Song Anbang,
Then he would be guilty of treason, and he would be court-martialed.
"Miss Chu, Commander Song, please give me some face. Calm down. With the invasion of demonic beasts and the enemy at the gates, all of us humans are a community of shared destiny. We should not be attacking and making things difficult for each other."
Xiao Zhan persuaded.
Chu Qingluan snorted coldly, saying nothing, but inwardly she was quite disdainful.
Who is a community of shared destiny with you? Although we are all humans, the difference between me and you is even greater than the difference between you and the demonic beasts.
Chu Qingluan was, after all, the eldest daughter of the Zhushen Hall and had her own pride.
"Deputy Commander Xiao, as you said, we humans are a community of shared destiny. This little demoness is clearly not human. When she grows up and colludes with the demonic beasts, who will bear our losses then? You?"
Song Anbang's tone was extremely cold.
"If the situation Commander Song describes really happens, this subordinate naturally cannot bear the responsibility. But one must keep their word. This subordinate had promised Mr. Chen Xiao that he would protect Xiao Hong Chan. Please, Commander Song, do not make things difficult for me. I will send Xiao Hong Chan out of the Tian Ce Army camp today."
Xiao Zhan had no choice but to bring out the great figure of Chen Xiao.
"Chen Xiao?"
As expected, upon hearing the name Chen Xiao, Song Anbang's hostility indeed subsided. "You mean to say that this little demoness is Chen Xiao's person?"
"Precisely."
Xiao Zhan replied truthfully.
"Then I will give him some face and give you half a day to send this demoness out of the camp!"
Song Anbang pondered for a moment and finally decided not to antagonize Chen Xiao for the time being.
Song Anbang believed that he could also do what Chen Xiao had done.
But it was not worth creating a formidable enemy for himself for the sake of a little demoness.
The main purpose of his operation was to suppress Xiao Zhan.
Now that his goal had been achieved, it was better to give Chen Xiao some face and do him a favor.
Song Anbang thought to himself.
"Commander Song, Mr. Chen is currently in the Tian Ce Army camp."
Liu Yu interjected.
"Oh? Where is Mr. Chen?"
Song Anbang was slightly taken aback, his eyes filled with confusion.
"Mr. Chen is in the White Building, and Deputy Commander Luo is with him."
Liu Yu replied.
The prison for special criminals was also called the White Building because its exterior was entirely white.
"What are they doing in the White Building?"
Song Anbang finally understood why Luo Xingquan, that sycophant, hadn't come to greet him upon his return. It turned out he was welcoming a distinguished guest.
But welcoming a distinguished guest in a prison clearly indicated a problem.
Liu Yu explained the whole story to Song Anbang.
"So that's how it is."
Song Anbang understood, but a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
He did not expect that his first interaction with Chen Xiao would be for the other party to come to his territory to demand someone.
This was not a good start. In his imagination, their first meeting should have been in a situation of mutual admiration between heroes.
Moreover, his coming to his territory to demand someone without informing him clearly showed that he did not take him seriously.
"How long have they been there?"
Song Anbang asked calmly.
"About twenty minutes."
Liu Yu thought for a moment and said.
"They've been there for so long and still haven't come out? I'll go and see!"
After saying that, Song Anbang strode towards the White Building.
"Deputy Commander Xiao, what do we do now? I suspect something has happened at the White Building..."
After Song Anbang left, Liu Yu lowered her voice and said meaningfully.
"Alas, I hope nothing has happened..."
Xiao Zhan felt uneasy, sighed, and also walked towards the White Building.