Mu Fanchen, who was named before everyone, leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, indifferent to the words of Candle Dragon. The others sneered at his praise for the younger generation of the investigation department, showing disdain.

Candle Dragon glanced at everyone's reaction and chuckled: "Given the current situation, I've decided to train these young people well. Once Shitang Longsi recovers, we will send your six disciples back to Huaxia for a mission."

Upon hearing this, the six furrowed their brows. A sultry Caucasian woman questioned, "Why? It's about to become a battlefield there, haven't we decided to pull out from there?"

"Indeed, with our domestic organization severely damaged and the current intensity of the investigation department's search, they would find themselves isolated and helpless there. Is this really a good idea?" another person interjected.

"Precisely because of this, we need to send them there. Have we forgotten the nature of our organization after being complacent for too long? From the beginning, we have roamed in the shadows, and fighting against government pursuit is only natural. When did the organization's young members become weak and feeble good babies? Can't they handle even this pressure?" As Candle Dragon spoke, his tone gradually grew icy, and everyone present prudently shut their mouths without further objection.

"This time, the action will send them into Huaxia to find two people secretly! It's best to capture them alive and return, but if it's too difficult, they can kill on the spot and bring back only something that proves it."

"Two people?" Mu Fanchen raised an eyebrow and questioned, "Is it Pei Yan and Pei Jin? Those two should be under the department's top-secret protection now, with the combined strength of our six disciples, I'm afraid..."

Candle Dragon waved his hand to interrupt Mu Fanchen, taking the conversation: "It's not them. I have my own plans regarding those two. They need to capture Su Xiang and Du Guangyuan!"

Upon hearing these unfamiliar names, everyone except Mu Fanchen froze until the female secretary handed out their files, prompting them to browse them.

As they looked through their folders, Candle Dragon spoke: "Regarding Pei Yan, it was our oversight, but ultimately, they serve their own masters, and the department has gone to great lengths. We will settle this score in the future, but it's not time yet. As for this Su Xiang! We can't be lax enough to let members within our organization defect at will, find him and bring him back!"

Hearing this, others nodded in agreement, and the middle-aged man pointed to the other person in the files and asked, puzzled, "Su Xiang is a traitor, that makes sense, but what's Du Guangyuan's situation? His file shows he was fairly loyal to the organization, and according to Mu's memory, everyone present in this operation was slaughtered by the original source except him. Is he still alive?"

"Yes."

"Indeed so."

Faced with his subordinates' confusion, Candle Dragon lowered his head, revealing a somewhat troubled expression, and tapped his temple with his finger, smiling bitterly: "He is indeed still alive. This was discovered by our ally using his family's secret technique. Moreover, it was this ally who requested our help to find Du Guangyuan and hand him over to them for execution."

"Hmph, that ally, these people from other dimensions are so domineering and self-righteous, saying we should hand over our people to him?" scoffed the middle-aged man.

"Oh, Suhabaru is very spirited, isn't he? This ally is Prince Vlad II Dracula himself. Feel free to proclaim your words directly to his face."

Hearing the boss's taunt, the man known as Suhabaru shut his mouth. This other-dimensional Prince of the Dark Realm is widely known for his powerful and bizarre abilities across realms. What's even more troublesome is his vengeful nature; once provoked, it's a never-ending clash.

Candle Dragon, seeing Suhabaru silent, casually took the folders from Mu Fanchen's hand, looking at Du Guangyuan's file with interest: "No wonder he's unscrupulous. Du Guangyuan almost personally sent his precious son to the grave. Frankly, I'm quite intrigued by this man, order your disciples to bring him to me alive if possible."

"Yes!"

After the meeting disbanded, in a bedroom on the yacht, Mu Fanchen sat back in his chair, stirring his whiskey while his gaze swept over Shitang Longsi, who lay wrapped like a mummy on the sickbed. The latter lowered his head in shame, unable to meet his eyes. The bedroom fell into silence, with only the clinking sound of ice in the whiskey glass breaking the lull.

"Teacher, I...." Shitang Longsi finally spoke after a long silence.

Before he could finish, Mu Fanchen shook his glass, interrupting him with sarcasm: "Good thing you came back, although as a teacher and student, we don't need to follow each other in everything, right? How did you go to my hometown and return without an arm, all disgraceful?"

Facing Mu Fanchen's mockery, Shitang Longsi bowed his head again, placing his hand on his right arm, recalling the attack Pei Yan launched when he let his guard down. His heart was full of regret and anger. He then lifted his head and said: "He won't fare well either; I once severed his left arm, and with my ability that hand..."

"But the opponent is only at the third awakening stage, Shitang, what stage have you awakened at? I also heard you gained new abilities at the base this time. How does it feel achieving what you wanted? Do you think you now have the capital to challenge me?" Mu Fanchen interrupted again, laughing.

Being repeatedly exposed, Shitang Longsi's face flushed alternately with red and white but he was speechless, bowing his head silently. His remaining hand crumpled the bedsheet revealing his inner anger.

"I didn't come here to console you. We may be master and apprentice in name, but our relationship isn't close enough for me to cheer up a pitiful stray dog. Look at this; it's your next mission's target."

Shitang Longsi flipped through the two files Mu Fanchen tossed on his bed sheet. His mouth twitched with disdain upon seeing Su Xiang's name. After a while, he looked up to Mu Fanchen and asked, "So after I recover, we return to Huaxia."

"Yes!"

"Then I can....!"

Sipping his drink, Mu Fanchen read his mind immediately, raising his hand: "Don't even think about it. The Pei Family Siblings and their family are now under the department's highest protection. Going back now is entering the tiger's den, a suicide mission. If you really want revenge, train your abilities well; there will be opportunities in future wars. Recover and prepare for this mission well."

"Yes!" Hearing this, Shitang Longsi lowered his head, staring at Su Xiang's name in the files. Unable to trouble those siblings now, he considered dealing with this nuisance to mildly quell the flames of anger burning within him.

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