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Gong Shangnan knew that Long Jiu was merely here for training, and this Young Master Long was unaware of the subtle relationships between the Cangyun Continent, the Empire, and various factions. He considered Long Jiu to be ambitious yet lacking in talent. Nevertheless, when Long Jiu wanted to enjoy the prestige of being a general, he agreed. The reason he complied with Long Jiu's wishes was that he had his own plans; after all, Long Jiu was sent by the Inner Gate. Although Gong Shangnan was unsure of Long Jiu's status, it was certainly far superior to his own as an Outer Sect Disciple. Long Jiu was another key for him to enter the Inner Gate and obtain the Breaking Through Secret Technique. As long as Long Jiu was happy, he could arrange anything.
Gong Shangnan also received news from the front lines. He wanted to provide assistance, but at present, he had no troops at his disposal, and above him loomed a mysterious figure. While Long Jiu was important, if his actions displeased that figure... his fate would be dire—so dire that even death would seem difficult to achieve. Furthermore, he couldn't even consult that figure; it was always the other way around—his superior sought him out, while he could never find them.
After contemplating for a long time in his Xiangguo Mansion, Gong Shangnan finally thought of a plan. However, whether this plan would succeed remained uncertain; if it failed to save Long Jiu, then he would truly be in deep trouble.
Gong Shangnan's expression shifted between hope and despair before he finally gritted his teeth and stomped his foot. "Alright, let's do it this way. As long as this Young Master Long is alive, everything will be manageable." He then hurriedly left his residence.
In Shu Cang Imperial Capital, at an inconspicuous shop that had been closed tight for years as if it were not meant for business, Gong Shangnan knocked three times on the door. A crack opened, and a head peeked out. Upon recognizing the face beneath the cloak, the person immediately let him inside.
"Young Master Long is trapped in Lian Yun Yinzhou Chi Huo City. The situation is critical; we need you to go and bring Young Master Long back safely," Gong Shangnan said, looking at the man in black seated before him. The man had a scar running from the corner of his eye down to his ear.
"Do we have instructions from our superior?" the Scarred Man asked in a deep voice.
"No," Gong Shangnan shook his head. "It was directly arranged by Young Master Long."
"Without instructions from our superior, we can't proceed," the Scarred Man flatly refused.
"Scarred Man, don't blame Old Man for not warning you. We both serve the Sect. If something happens to Young Master Long on our turf, we will bear the consequences in the end. You know well how ruthless the Sect can be," Gong Shangnan said with a somewhat displeased expression.
"Fine, I'll personally take people there. But if our superior holds us accountable afterward, you must explain things clearly; otherwise..." The Scarred Man pondered for a moment.
"If our superior holds us accountable, Old Man will take responsibility for that. But you must hurry; Yin Qian is not far from Chi Huo City." Gong Shangnan paid no heed to Scarred Man's threat; as long as Long Jiu remained safe, that figure would only scold them verbally at most. He had already thought of ways to deflect responsibility.
In Chi Huo City, Yin Qian had already arrived. Bai Shan City was now secure, and with thoughts of Long Jiu still in Chi Huo City occupying his mind, he came alone. Standing atop a tall building and gazing at the city walls before him—once used for defending against enemies but now needing to be breached by himself—he found it ironically tragic. His Xian Zhi had once said, "One is born in adversity but dies in comfort." He nearly perished in comfort himself; now he grew increasingly curious about this boy who appeared only twelve or thirteen years old—what kind of extraordinary master could produce such a disciple?
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