Chapter 749: Chapter 748: Bring that girl over
Kunlun Mountain, deep within Death Valley.
After coming out with the Duanmu family, Yang Fei saw Mo Yinpeng and some familiar faces from the Military Department.
The number of Military Department members stationed here and the military elite was more than ten times greater than last time.
At a glance, tents filled the vast Death Valley almost completely.
All sorts of high-tech weapons were displayed around the transportation channel, aimed at the entrance, as if ready for a large-scale battle at any moment.
The sudden emergence of so many Martial Artists from the Hidden Sect World, even though most of them were not very strong, still exerted a certain pressure on Mo Yinpeng since they were all warriors.
She asked in a low voice, "Yang... Mr. Yang, are you sure there’s no problem with these people?"
Yang Fei replied, "There shouldn’t be any problems, if there are, you can deal with them by military law, don’t worry about me."
With those words, Mo Yinpeng had a moment of realization and nodded her head.
Yang Fei asked, "Where is your Chief?"
Mo Yinpeng looked around and, seeing no one else, lowered her voice, "She’s not here."
"Ah? I was in contact with her a few days ago, and she was here then," Yang Fei said.
Mo Yinpeng replied, "The situation is changing rapidly; the Chief has too many things to manage and is very busy."
Yang Fei felt some distress and asked, "Where has she gone?"
Mo Yinpeng was slightly silent before shaking her head, "I’m sorry, that is top secret."
Yang Fei almost spat blood.
I’m your Chief’s husband and a special member who has been recruited into the Military Department, and yet you’re telling me that my wife’s whereabouts are a secret to me?
"Cough cough..."
Mo Yinpeng knew about the marital issues between Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei, and seeing Yang Fei’s speechless expression, she couldn’t help coughing and said, "Mr. Yang, please don’t make it difficult for me, I really can’t say."
Yang Fei sighed and nodded, "Alright, move these people to a safe place first."
Mo Yinpeng asked, "Do they need to be watched?"
Yang Fei pondered for a moment and affirmed, "Keep an eye on them in secret, to prevent any troublemakers with ill intentions."
"Yes, I understand," Mo Yinpeng replied with a nod.
After giving the instructions, Yang Fei was ready to return to the Hidden Sect.
Tong Yunshu stopped him, saying that she wanted to go with him.
Yang Fei smiled bitterly, "Your strength is still not enough, and the place I’m going to is extremely dangerous; you should not follow."
Tong Yunshu saw his determined attitude and did not insist any further.
She had already caused trouble for Yang Fei once and did not want to become his burden again.
Yang Fei turned to Duanmu Wentong, "Grandfather, please take care of Yun Shu for the time being."
Duanmu Wentong replied, "Don’t worry, even if it costs me my old life, I will not let anyone harm her."
Duanmu Song also added from the side, "Yes, you can rest assured. As for you, if you intend to intervene in the Hidden Sect’s great battle, you have to be careful not to overdo it and take care of yourself."
Yang Fei nodded in agreement.
On the other side, Xu Jian was entrusting some matters to Mu Sujing.
Wang Lei and Qi Hongshao were conversing quietly by themselves, with Qi Honglei joining them. Standing alone near her sister and brother-in-law, she watched the two bid each other farewell. Coming to this strange world, she felt a profound anxiety.
It was not only Qi Honglei who felt anxious; many people from the Duanmu Family also found this world with its scarce Spiritual Energy to be a poor environment. Adding to that the unfamiliarity and the fact that they could never return to their old homes again, many of them were filled with nervous unease.
Yang Fei looked over them and sighed to himself.
Whether it’s the Cultivation World of the Hidden Sect or the secular countries, when war breaks out, it is always these commonfolk at the very bottom who suffer the most.
After about a half-hour delay, Yang Fei, Xu Jian, and Wang Lei re-entered the Hidden Sect World.
Helian Rong and Mo Li were waiting for them there.
As for Xu Jian and Wang Lei, Yang Fei originally didn’t want the two to follow him, but they insisted repeatedly.
Wang Lei said that although he had been expelled from the aristocratic family, he still had the blood of the Wang Family in his veins. How could he stand by if the Wang Family could be under siege?
Xu Jian’s rationale was even more compelling.
He said escaping from under Duanmu Chou’s watchful eye this time would have been very difficult without his help.
He also mentioned that sparring with experts in the Hidden Sect World is the only way to refine one’s state of mind and become increasingly stronger.
A martial artist who trains in isolation will never be as powerful as one who has been tempered by constant warfare.
Nor will they grow as quickly.
Of course, warriors who combat in wars face much higher risks of death compared to those who undergo solitary training.
After Yang Fei, Wang Lei, and Xu Jian left, Mo Yinpeng came to a tent.
Qin Huai’an was sitting inside.
Mo Yinpeng reported the situation to him.
Qin Huai’an sighed and said, "Let it be."
He knew that Yang Fei had come out, but he did not go to meet him.
Qin Yanyang was his most cherished granddaughter, even more dear to him than a few grandsons he had.
Yet such an outstanding granddaughter had been hurt in matters of love and marriage.
Qin Huai’an quite liked Yang Fei from the bottom of his heart, but since Yang Fei had hurt his dearest granddaughter, Qin Huai’an decided not to meet him.
Mo Yinpeng was about to leave when suddenly Qin Huai’an said, "Wait a moment."
Mo Yinpeng turned around, looking at the old general with confusion.
Qin Huai’an said, "Bring that girl over, I want to have a look at her."
Mo Yinpeng’s heart tightened, worried that Qin Huai’an might hurt Tong Yunshu.
Qin Huai’an frowned slightly and chided with a laugh, "What, do you think this old man is capable of doing such disgusting things?"
Mo Yinpeng blushed and quickly said, "Subordinate dares not. I... I will summon Miss Tong."
Mo Yinpeng found Tong Yunshu and said coldly, "Miss Tong, someone wishes to see you."
Tong Yunshu was startled upon hearing this, then her expression changed, and she became nervous, "Is... it her?"
Mo Yinpeng held disdain for this homewrecker of her superior’s marriage and snorted in response, "You’ll know once you go."
Tong Yunshu didn’t get angry at Mo Yinpeng’s icy attitude since she was aware of how she was unwelcome among Qin Yanyang’s subordinates.
It might be good to meet them.
She nodded and said, "Lead the way."
Duanmu Wentong and Duanmu Song stood up to guard in front of Tong Yunshu. Duanmu Wentong said to Mo Yinpeng, "What are you planning to do?"
Mo Yinpeng replied, "Someone wants to see her."
Mu Sujing also came over and said, "If they want to meet, have them come here. Why should she go there alone?"
Mo Yinpeng frowned, irritation showing on her face. She was about to speak when she saw Tong Yunshu saying, "I will go with you."
Then Tong Yunshu nodded to Duanmu Wentong, Duanmu Song, and Mu Sujing, thanking them, "Thank you all for your kindness. I’ll be fine, I’m just meeting an old acquaintance, don’t worry."
"Be careful. If anything happens, just shout. Even if I have to risk my life, I will protect you," Duanmu Wentong said loudly.
As he spoke, he deliberately showcased the strength of a Peak Late-stage Energy Transformation Realm.
Mo Yinpeng inwardly tensed up.
Although Duanmu Wentong was just at the Peak of Late-stage Energy Transformation Realm and not considered a first-class master in the Hidden Sect World, in the Divine Continent’s civilian world, he was indeed a powerful and strong martial artist.
Most of the elite in the Military Department were of this realm, and some had not even reached it.
Many people who came from the Hidden Sect World were at the Mid-stage Energy Transformation Realm, with the least powerful being masters of Inner Strength.
If these people were to riot, it would indeed be troublesome.
Of course, Mo Yinpeng was not particularly worried.
The place was a Military Department station with the ace special forces teams of various war zones on guard, and Old General Qin Huai’an was personally in charge, so these people could not threaten the stationed troops.
Thereupon, Mo Yinpeng snorted coldly, ignoring Duanmu Wentong’s threat, and said to Tong Yunshu, "Come with me."
Tong Yunshu immediately followed.
Upon arriving at a tent, she saw only an old man waiting there. Tong Yunshu paused slightly, then quickly composed herself, bowed, and said respectfully, "Junior has seen Old General Qin."