Everyone was surprised by the explosive news from China. When they first learned about the establishment of the Tianlong Bureau, they were quite displeased. Originally, only the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs could be used by headquarters, but now there were three!
This directly led to the members of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs feeling their status plummeting. When they were the only organization, the members of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs felt they were the sole saviors. Moreover, as soon as the apocalypse appeared, everyone had already started undertaking various dangerous missions without complaint. Now, the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs was not receiving reinforcements, while headquarters was establishing new supernatural organizations one after another.
From the perspective of the original members, their authority was being divided. Furthermore, they had to undertake all sorts of dangerous missions. Where in the world was such a thing possible? Wasn't this bullying honest people?
Therefore, since arriving in Siberia, everyone had been somewhat resistant to headquarters' orders, feeling they were at a disadvantage.
But now, upon learning that the Tianlong Bureau had been dealt with by Shen Feng and his people, while feeling schadenfreude, they also felt the heavy responsibility on their shoulders. It was time for them to turn the tide. If they didn't act now, when would they?
Power and responsibility are usually linked. "Responsibility" in a sense represents power. Therefore, it is generally extremely difficult for those without power to take responsibility for something.
"Xiao Sheng, quickly tell us how your brother-in-law killed those people from the Tianlong Bureau!" Jin Zijue suddenly became curious. His attention had shifted from retreating to wanting to know what had happened in China.
Although Xiao Sheng and Shen Yu were not yet married, they were in a romantic relationship, which was well known. Therefore, Shen Feng naturally became Xiao Sheng's brother-in-law. At least in everyone's eyes, the wedding of Xiao Sheng and Shen Yu was a certainty. In this sense, Shen Feng could be considered half a member of the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs.
Xiao Sheng quickly explained, "I'm not too clear about this matter. The news has been coming in fragments from China. I don't know the truth of the matter. Anyway, headquarters said Shen Feng was brutal and lawless, colluding with a group of civilian supernatural beings to kill his own countrymen. But the battle took place in Yuzhou, which is Shen Feng's territory. There are rumors that Shen Feng's two sons were kidnapped, which is why Shen Feng took action."
Upon receiving this answer, everyone couldn't help but discuss it. They were clearly very interested in what had happened in distant China. Now, everyone's dissatisfaction had vanished with this news. How is happiness generated? Of course, it is generated through comparison. And schadenfreude is a form of happiness.
Everyone harbored deep hostility towards the Tianlong Bureau, whom they had never met. Now that the Tianlong Bureau had been defeated, it was naturally cause for celebration.
"Now that the Tianlong Bureau has been weakened, I heard that it originally only had about forty people. Now more than half of them have been killed. I'm afraid this organization will be crippled from now on. In the future, in China, our Bureau of Supernatural Affairs will be the sole dominant force!" Lu Yizhen said with a smile.
The rest of the group also relaxed. As long as they could solve the oil crisis, their prestige would rise to a higher level. Perhaps all twenty-odd people who came to Siberia would receive their own titles.
"Now, with the situation as it is, we must forge ahead with greater determination. Everyone, cheer up and work hard for a better tomorrow. As long as we complete the mission, we will definitely receive more rewards!" Xiao Sheng said passionately.
Everyone had no choice but to pull themselves together and prepare to work hard for a better tomorrow. In other words, the sooner they completed the mission, the sooner they could return home. They had been in a foreign land for over a year, eating bread every day, and they couldn't stand it any longer.
Xiao Sheng continued, "I heard Yue Hengyi has also returned. I'll send a message to headquarters later and have Yue Hengyi come here to help us complete the mission. That kid is always sticking to Qin Kewei, which is not good!"
"That's right, let him gain some experience in Siberia. Only through experience can one grow," Zhang Zi also fanned the flames, urging Xiao Sheng to prepare early.
While everyone was discussing, the door was suddenly knocked. A worker said excitedly, "We've found a suitable area for drilling in a plain. The person in charge wants you to go over, and he also asked you to prepare food for the exchange of oil!"
Upon receiving this news, everyone burst into laughter. This was exactly what they needed, like a pillow for a sleepy head. They had been worried about the mission not being completed for a long time, and now the opportunity had arrived.
...
Outside Yuzhou City, Shen Feng began to bid farewell to everyone. Wang Aoye was returning to Meizhou, Li Xiankang was going to Yangzhou, and as for Mu Ying, she was returning to the mountains to hide. All three had clear destinations. Shen Feng led a group of people to see them off outside the city. Chang Haojie also specifically flew in the sky, scattering flowers downwards.
Since becoming a third-tier supernatural being, Chang Haojie seemed to have discovered a new world. His abilities, which he previously considered somewhat useless, suddenly underwent new changes. Not only could he carry more people, but his flight time in the sky also extended, no longer limited to just a few hours. As a result, Chang Haojie often flew far away, accompanied by a girl of the same age from the orphanage, disappearing for the entire day.
When Chang Jianyi learned of this, she immediately criticized him severely, forbidding her brother from leaving the Yuzhou area. What if he was captured by other supernatural beings again? Wouldn't that be used as leverage?
Chang Haojie could only reluctantly agree, stating that he would definitely not leave Yuzhou.
Chang Jianyi still intended to have her brother marry Zhang Xixi, as Zhang Xixi was also a supernatural being and could speed up the processing of cases. This was what she considered an excellent woman. As for the girl from the orphanage, since she was an orphan, she would certainly not be of any help to her brother's future. Chang Jianyi then told her brother to sever ties with this girl.
This time, Chang Haojie remained silent.
Although he was only a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy, his rebellious phase had arrived. Some unimportant requests could be agreed upon, but when it came to Chang Haojie's thoughts, he immediately disagreed. His silence meant he did not support his sister's actions.
Chang Jianyi was about to criticize him further when Shen Feng intervened, advising her to give the child time to consider and not to interfere too much. This allowed Chang Haojie to be relieved.
In order to repay his brother-in-law's great kindness, Chang Haojie continued to scatter petals from the sky. After all, it was a public appearance, and the falling petals from the sky made it look impressive.
Amidst the falling blossoms, Wang Aoye waved to Shen Feng and said, "Farewell. Don't forget what we discussed earlier. When it's time to trade, we should trade. Whatever you need, I'll get it for you immediately!"
"Trade with grain. I can never have too much grain! I'll take as much as you have!" Shen Feng said with a smile.
Shen Feng had not forgotten his teacher's instructions: build high walls, store grain. Although Yuzhou's current grain supply could guarantee his own needs, one could never have too much grain!
"Okay, get ready to receive it. I'll transport the grain from Southeast Asia in a few days!" Wang Aoye said. He then boarded the ship at the dock to leave. Since it was upstream on the Yangtze River and heading towards the southeastern coast, traveling by boat was significantly faster.
There were also a large number of metal boxes on the ship, filled with evolution bases, enough to allow a large number of supernatural beings to evolve.
Li Xiankang cupped his fists towards Shen Feng and said, "Shen Feng, farewell. If you need help in the future, don't hesitate to ask. I'll come anytime."
Li Xiankang's base was in Yangzhou. This place was devastated by floods last year. Moreover, after the collapse of Hongze Lake, Yangzhou in the south was also affected. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Xiankang led his people to occupy Yangzhou. He then obtained grain from Wang Aoye through the underground network. After disaster relief, he received support and naturally became the lord of Yangzhou. Although it was not as prosperous as Yuzhou, it was still a second-tier city, not too bad.
Coincidentally, Yangzhou was located along the Grand Canal, and it could be reached by boat. He then boarded a ship and left, with precious supplies also on board.
Finally, it was Mu Ying's turn to bid farewell. However, Mu Ying and Shen Feng had nothing much to say to each other. Her farewell was only to her cousin. She hugged the little dragon and looked at Du Xinshi, saying, "Cousin, you don't need to persuade me. Perhaps I am destined to be accompanied by a lonely lamp and Buddhist scriptures. There is no place for me in this mortal world. I'm leaving. Contact me if anything happens!"
After speaking, Mu Ying returned the child to her cousin. Over the past few days, Little Dragon had already recognized his ugly aunt. Seeing his aunt about to leave, he stretched out his hands and called out, "Auntie, Auntie... candy..."
Mu Ying saw that Little Dragon was holding a lollipop and was about to hand it to her.
"Heh heh, keep it for yourself!" Mu Ying dotingly patted Little Dragon's head and boarded the ship with her sisters, leaving.
After watching the three leave, Shen Feng turned to go back. But at that moment, a thin boy approached from a distance. His gaze was firm, and his expression was calm, but his body was too frail, and he even stumbled when he walked.
When Shen Feng went out, he was always protected by bodyguards. Although Shen Feng's strength no longer required bodyguard protection, Shen Feng held a high position. As the saying goes, a wealthy son does not sit in a precarious place. Therefore, if one's identity is important, bodyguards must not be absent. After all, in Japan, a prime minister was once approached by a gunman in a crowd and shot twice.
Thus, Shen Feng also had bodyguards to clear the way whenever he went out. In short, people were not allowed to approach him casually. Therefore, the boy who had just approached was immediately stopped.
"Hey, kid, don't come any closer to the City Lord. If you want to beg, go over there. Someone will be handing out porridge later," the bodyguard then began to scold the approaching little boy.
Yu Zhijing did not expect that he could not even approach Shen Feng now, so he said, "I'm not a beggar. I want to discuss something with the City Lord. I hope he can have a conversation with me."
Since his father was arrested, Yu Zhijing had been trying to find a way. He couldn't just watch his father be killed, could he?
But Yu Zhijing was still just a ten-year-old child. No matter how many books he read, in the eyes of others, he was just a thin boy. The bodyguard ignored what Yu Zhijing said about discussing matters and directly drove him away, "Go, go, go. Is the City Lord someone you can just meet? Haven't you applied? If we let you through, we'll lose our jobs!"
The bodyguards were also very professional. No matter what, they absolutely could not let unidentified people approach the City Lord, not even a child. Back then, someone had impersonated the eldest son and stolen the two young masters. Therefore, they could not be careless. What if the person who came this time was also a supernatural being?
Yu Zhijing quickly said, "I really have important matters to discuss. How about this, you help me inform the City Lord that I am the son of Yu Wuhe, who was arrested a few days ago. I have suggestions for the future of Yuzhou to discuss. I'll wait here. Please help me convey this!"
After speaking, Yu Zhijing also sensibly grabbed a bodyguard's hand and slipped a few food stamps to him in the dark.
"Then wait here for a moment. I'll go inform the City Lord!" The bodyguard whose hand was grabbed immediately reacted. This kid was very sensible. He had given a benefit, so it was only right to help. At least he would inform the City Lord.
However, at this moment, Shen Feng sat on Chang Haojie's cloud and left directly. After seeing off his friends, he prepared to return.
Shen Feng had originally planned to take Du Xinshi back with him, as flying in the sky was faster. But Du Xinshi said, "No, I have heart disease. Things that can cause me excitement, I cannot do. So, forget it!"
Shen Feng thought it made sense, so he instructed the bodyguards to protect Du Xinshi back, while he and Chang Haojie went home first.
At this point, the bodyguard could only look at the boy helplessly and say, "There's nothing we can do. The City Lord has flown away. You should go home. As for your father's matter, I've heard about it. He won't be in any danger for the time being. It will be processed when Miss Zhang Xixi returns. If you feel your father is in danger, then find a way to visit him in prison."
Yu Zhijing watched helplessly as the white cloud Shen Feng was riding flew over his head, feeling a sense of despair. He had read so many books and thought he could persuade the City Lord with the knowledge in his mind, so that the City Lord would stop dealing with his father. But now, the City Lord had flown away, and he couldn't even meet him.
"Power is not in hand, and everything is beyond one's control," Yu Zhijing sighed helplessly. He then turned to leave. He suddenly realized that books had taught him how to effectively persuade others, but they had not taught him how to meet the person he needed to persuade.