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In the dead of night at the Border Defense front, what should have been a scene of silence was instead illuminated and bustling with activity.
There were white ambulances and medical personnel rushing back and forth to rescue the injured, accompanied by the anguished cries of the wounded.
Red fire trucks were present, with firefighters continuously spraying water from their hoses, turning everything they touched into a glistening sheen.
The majority of the crowd consisted of the stationed troops of Border Defense. Some were maintaining order, some were assessing the situation, while others were… apologizing.
“Sister Wen, Captain Xi, I truly apologize. There was an issue at our base; for some unknown reason, all the military vehicles lost air in their tires, and there were obstacles set up on the road. That’s why we arrived late. Thankfully, you’re all okay; otherwise, I would be in deep trouble.”
The speaker was the Master of the Border Defense troops, holding a rank equal to Sisi's. However, his title as part of the Dragon Breaker Army gave him a certain weight, which is why he referred to himself as I.
Seeing his face twisted with insincere sorrow made Sisi feel a surge of anger. Yet his words held some truth; being a well-behaved girl, she didn’t know how to respond.
But it was fine; her master was not one to be trifled with.
Chen Tan Hua stepped forward, positioning herself in front of Sisi and facing the Master. Due to Chen Tan Hua's slightly taller stature and the fact that the Master was a Stump, it created an imposing feeling.
Chen Tan Hua felt no hesitation as she extended a finger and pointed it at the Short Commander’s shoulder, her tone chilling as if it had descended to the depths of winter.
“Are we really okay? Can’t you see Sisi’s injuries? Can’t you see that out of dozens in our Dragon Breaker Army, only five are left? You think a simple apology can absolve you of all responsibility? Do you take us for fools? Don’t think we can’t see through your tricks; if I wanted to, I could cripple you in seconds—do you believe that?”
The Short Commander’s face fell at her words. The reputation of the Dragon Breaker Army was too formidable, and he was merely a pawn pushed forward by powerful figures behind him—he had no desire to be here. Caught in between, he felt miserable.
Moreover, he didn’t know what the real situation was; he had only received orders from above when he saw the distress signal, allowing for a five-minute delay. He could sense that things were much more complicated than he could handle. Thus, being accused by Chen Tan Hua left him anxious.
“Captain Chen, don’t be reckless! You… you can’t just rely on being from the Dragon Breaker Army to slander me like this. I… I’ve acted properly and justly; I’m not afraid of your accusations.”
The Short Commander tried to maintain his composure, but Chen Tan Hua immediately noticed his unease. Thinking about Sisi’s injuries fueled her anger further. She swung her fist with force, catching the Master off guard and sending him flying over two meters before crashing heavily onto the ground.
“What if I am from the Dragon Breaker Army? If I don’t beat you today until you’re unrecognizable, then I won’t call myself Chen Sanlang.”
…
Jufeng had heard about Sisi's group appearing during his journey and combined with his own experiences at Xiao Ji's place, his emotions reached a breaking point—he was just holding back, waiting for an explosion.
Upon returning to Magellan Star and seeing Sisi’s injuries along with Tian Feng’s condition, Jufeng gritted his teeth and refrained from immediately seeking out Pand Zhong.
"How is Chen Tan Hua?" Jufeng asked Tian Feng.
Tian Feng had sustained internal injuries and needed some time to recover. As long as he avoided strenuous activities, he would be fine.
He recalled the scene before leaving and the sight of Master in his miserable state at the last moment, unable to help but smile, feeling a bit of admiration for Chen Tan Hua's wisdom and temperament.
"He wasn't injured; he's just being temporarily detained at the Military Court, where he's being well taken care of. Naturally, there's no problem with him. But that Master is in a terrible situation; even if he recovers in a year or so, he probably won't have the face to continue as that Master."
Chen Tan Hua showed no mercy, referring to the lack of compassion within the bounds of not killing. Otherwise, if someone died, the outcome would be unpredictable.
Ouyang Chang suddenly spoke up from the side, "This incident has had a significant impact on the Military. Our Brothers are particularly supportive of Captain Chen; the entire Military is almost divided in this situation."
Ouyang Chang was referring to the far-reaching implications of this matter, which was not simply about the deaths of a few dozen brothers. Ultimately, it was about the confrontation between Pand Zhong and the Dragon Breaker Army, and he needed Jufeng to alleviate their worries.
Jufeng nodded at this statement but soon became serious and asked sternly, "Have any results been found?"
This time it was Tian Feng who answered.
"After the incident occurred, I immediately led the Royal Guard to investigate. Unfortunately, the other party was very secretive; those hired only received their tasks from the black market. As for who issued those tasks, we have no way of tracing it. The Military personnel hidden among them were all discharged months ago for legitimate reasons. Besides those who died, the remaining two also had reasonable explanations. The hotel staff are all dead, and all traces have been completely erased."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Chang couldn't help but admire Tian Feng; his response had been swift, yet there were still no results. This could only prove that their opponent was too cunning.
Jufeng pondered for a moment, clenched his fists tightly, and then said, "This matter cannot just end like this. Even if they erased all traces, I must seek justice for our fallen Brothers. Lone Wolf, contact Ganwen for me—do it quickly!"
Liu Gulang received the order and immediately went out to make arrangements. Everyone in the room could see that Jufeng's anger had reached its peak; even Vera remained silent, merely looking at Sisi's injuries with evident pity and affection.
Ouyang Chang glanced at Qi Fa; at this moment, they would have to rely on their years of collaboration to communicate effectively. Knowing what had happened, how could Ouyang Chang not feel anger? It was a bloody provocation and a precious life lost—he felt more distressed than anyone else.
However, he was also the officer who had spent the longest time in the military and had been with Dragon Elder long enough to be accustomed to treachery and deception. Since they couldn't find any results, acting impulsively would only put him in a passive position.
Qi Fa understood his meaning but turned away; clearly, he did not intend to assist Changchang in this matter.
Seeing this, Ouyang Chang sighed inwardly but still spoke up despite feeling it was inappropriate.
"Brother Jufeng, I know I'm being unreasonable here, but from a broader perspective, we must exercise patience. Otherwise, if Pand Zhong wants to deal with you, it could be extremely detrimental."
By using the title Brother Jufeng, Ouyang Chang demonstrated his stance. If Jufeng sought justice for their fallen Brothers, he might end up being hurt himself in the end.
Jufeng turned his gaze towards Ouyang Chang, knowing that Changchang was concerned about him, which brought him comfort. He smiled and said, "Changchang, if a parent cannot stand up for their child when they are bullied, can they truly be considered a qualified parent? What will the child think, and how can they face those who entrusted them?"
"The Dragon Breaker Army is my child. Even if it leads to a confrontation, I will fight to reclaim it."
Ouyang Chang listened to Jufeng's words and recognized the determination behind them. He knew that no amount of eloquence could change the situation.
However, he still felt uneasy. It had taken a long time for the Dragon Breaker Army to have a general who was gradually getting on the right track. If this general were replaced now, their future would only become more troubled.
Jufeng seemed to sense Ouyang Chang's thoughts and smiled again. "Changchang, rest assured. In my position within the Dragon Breaker Army, no one can shake me. I will make as much noise as I want; someone will come to clean up this mess."
"Strong but unwilling to lend a hand? I'm not a fool."
(To be continued)
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