They mobilized so many troops, wiped out Peach Blossom Island, and arrested suspects, so why should they hand it over to others in the end?!
Facing the two men's anger, Xiao Yunting showed no emotion at all, "Don't worry, you will receive a lot of rewards."
In other words, the credit for this arrest will still be attributed to them.
Shi Zhong: “…”
Deputy Captain: “…”
Damn, I’m even more upset!
"Mr. Xiao, if you believe we were awarded this honor based on merit, then I don't need this personal honor, but I want an explanation." Shi Zhong, unable to bear it any longer, stood up and insisted to the man in front of him, who had a terrifying aura. "Why are you covering this up? This is such a serious threat to public safety. The public has the right to know the truth."
His resounding question made everyone present stop what they were doing.
Although Xiao Yunting's leadership and execution were impeccable in this operation, and they admired him very much, this could not be a reason for him to act arbitrarily.
However, under the watchful eyes of the public, not only was there no emotion on the man's face, but even the curve of his lips revealed an inhuman coldness.
"You ask me why." Xiao Yunting half-lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on Shi Zhong's face. His gaze met his gaze directly, and his fierce, oppressive aura was shocking. Just as Shi Zhong's calves felt weak, he parted his thin lips and uttered, "Because my existence itself is to cover up the truth."
Boom.
It was as if thunder exploded in Shi Zhong's ears, instantly destroying his body and shattering his worldview.
He stood there in a daze for a long time, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses until Xiao Yunting took Ye Lan out of the village.
"Captain, what does he mean by this?" The deputy captain didn't understand and didn't dare to stop him, so he could only step forward and ask his own captain.
Shi Zhong came back to his senses after a trance. He looked at the two figures disappearing into the depths of the peach forest and murmured softly, "From the very beginning, the fact that the higher-ups asked him to be involved meant that this operation would be kept secret. I once heard my brother say that the severity and harm of some cases far exceeds the imagination of ordinary citizens. That's why the Special Cases Unit is established. Every year, they rush to the front lines regardless of the casualties, but the cases they investigate can only be covered up as ordinary cases."
"Perhaps, Mr. Xiao is also such a person."
What the other side has to bear is thousands of times heavier than the uniforms they wear. Even if they die one day in a world war that no one knows about, they will not be commemorated as heroes.
In the peach blossom forest.
When Ye Lan left, he took a sachet prepared by Wu Xingjie. Now, as he walked through the rain of flower petals, he no longer needed to use his internal energy to crush the petals.
After walking for a while, she saw petals falling on the suit of the man next to her, so she raised her hand to brush them off.
Xiao Yunting stopped and looked at her.
Ye Lan raised her eyes slightly, her pupils clear and pure, "You don't have to accompany me in the rain of petals."
After all, it’s not a pleasant experience for people with mysophobia.
Xiao Yunting just stared at her, with pink petals covering his head, shoulders, and even his handsome face.
"From now on, whatever you want to do, I'll accompany you." His deep voice still had a hint of hoarseness, sounding sexy and decadent, "As long as you're not afraid of me."
As long as you don't fear me and leave me, I will always be by your side.
Ye Lan was a little surprised. He hadn't expected that the incident at the ancestral hall would bother him so much. Then, remembering the fearful looks of Shi Zhong and the others, he understood a little. He shook his head and laughed, "You've probably forgotten that I've seen more evil demons in this world than humans. It's just a little bloodlust. It's not an insurmountable problem."
This cannot be a factor that may cause them to separate.
"Yeah." Xiao Yunting got the answer, and his hard brows finally softened. He took her hand again and strolled through the woods. "So, does this count as a second date?"
The first time was at Feitian Ferry.
Hearing this, Ye Lan curled his lips into a faint smile, "Forget it."
So in order to fulfill this date, the two newlyweds in love carefully toured the entire Peach Blossom Island, and finally waited on the rocks on the beach for the team to escort the prisoner out.
As soon as the two of them came down hand in hand, they ran into Wu Xingjie and Wu Heng.
"Mr. Xiao, Ms. Ye, I am really grateful to you this time. Not only did you save so many people, but you also helped me take back this island smoothly." Wu Xingjie sincerely thanked the two.
Wu Heng, who was standing beside him, also bent down after two seconds of silence and said, "Thank you."
Ye Lan accepted the greeting and asked about the subsequent ownership issue, "What did Captain Shi say?"
"Don't worry, Miss Ye. Captain Shi has asked me to stay here temporarily to take full charge of the island's ecology. After all, this peach forest cannot be separated from human care. I plan to transfer the disciples from Feitian Ferry here and return the mansion to the Ji family." Wu Xingjie responded in detail.
This was also his original intention when he established Peach Blossom Island.
A man should be upright and self-reliant. Wu Xingxiao inherited the Ji family, but his surname was Wu and he did not marry into the family, so he should have his own place.
When Ye Lan heard that he wanted to move his disciples here, he fell silent.
Wu Xingjie smiled wryly upon seeing this and explained, "I understand what Miss Ye is worried about. I'm certainly lacking in discerning human nature, so aside from the last disciple, I'll leave the selection of the remaining candidates to Ah Heng. Ah Heng mentioned that you recommended a disciple earlier, and I plan to use him as well."
After experiencing the hardships of the past ten years, he has long lost his former naiveté and arrogance. Acknowledging the talents of the younger generation is also a form of progress.
Ye Lan knew he was talking about Brother Biao. After thinking about it, he felt that it was reliable, so he nodded and boarded the boat with peace of mind.
"Ye Lan."
Just before the boat left the shore, Wu Heng suddenly rushed forward, his dark pupils gazing up at her on the boat with burning eyes. He mustered up the courage to ask, "Can we still go back to the Immortal Mountain together to see Master in the future?"
This was the first time he acknowledged the old man's identity and recognized himself as a part of the fairy mountain.
Ye Lan was still a little surprised, but still nodded slightly and replied calmly: "Well, let's find a time and go back together."
"Okay." Wu Heng nodded vigorously, a smile finally appearing on his young and tender face. "Don't worry, I will definitely rebuild Peach Blossom Island, protect my family, and practice hard."
It will grow into what you expect.
A gentle breeze blew from the sea, lifting the girl's long hair. Ye Lan stood on the deck and looked at the young man who had walked all the way from the mysterious island. A smile appeared on the corner of his lips, "See you later."
This was her only fellow disciple, and perhaps also the last disciple of Xianshan. They were the only few brothers she had left, and she had already taught him many things.
And the rest of the journey is up to him to walk alone.
The boat slowly moved away from the coast with the rumbling sound of its engine, leaving this place that was as beautiful as a paradise on earth but once harbored filth and dirt.
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