Chapter 129: Conflict with the Enforcement Hall

Two days later. Fengcheng International Airport.

Xiao Yu, Qinglong, Taisui, and their companions followed the stream of passengers toward the exit. Having successfully slipped through the tight encirclement of the Sakura Nation without a whisper, the group had returned safely to the Summerland.

Just as they exited the arrival hall and were about to hail a taxi home, several black luxury cars pulled up slowly from the distance and came to a stop before them.

Once the vehicles were settled, the window of the lead car in front of Xiao Yu rolled down. An elderly man poked his head out, glared at Xiao Yu, and said angrily, "You still have the nerve to come back? Get in the car, now!"

Seeing the old man, a smile touched Xiao Yu’s lips. He waved at Qinglong and the others to signal them to board the other vehicles, then stepped forward, opened the door of the old man’s car, and climbed in.

"Elder Yuan, what brings you here? This is truly a surprise."

Once inside, Xiao Yu smiled at the man. The visitor was none other than Yuan Heping, one of the top leaders of the Summerland.

"Drive," Yuan Heping said to the driver, ignoring Xiao Yu’s question.

The motorcade moved off, leaving the airport behind.

"Elder Yuan, where are we going?" Xiao Yu asked, puzzled.

"What, are you afraid I’m going to sell you off? The things you’ve done this time have put immense pressure on me. Don’t ask any questions; you’ll know once we arrive," Elder Yuan said with a smile.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu stopped pressing for answers. He turned his head to look at the scenery passing by the window, lost in thought.

The cars soon pulled up before the gates of the Sky-Drive Secret Agency’s base in Fengcheng. A group of agents from the agency hurried forward to open the doors for them, and the group disembarked one by one.

Staring at the gates of the Sky-Drive Secret Agency, Xiao Yu looked at Yuan Heping with a questioning gaze, wondering why he had been brought here.

"Don't look at me like that; let’s go in. But before we do, I must tell you: no matter what happens inside, do it as a favor to this old man—do not lose your temper." Yuan Heping said with a grave expression.

Seeing the seriousness in Yuan Heping’s demeanor, Xiao Yu’s expression turned solemn. He nodded, and led by Yuan Heping, the group walked into the facility.

Deep inside the base, after navigating through countless halls and corridors for nearly fifteen minutes, they finally arrived in front of a grand chamber.

As soon as they approached the entrance, Xiao Yu’s brows furrowed. He could clearly sense several terrifying auras of cultivators within the hall—auras that felt strangely familiar. If he wasn't mistaken, one of them was certainly Jiang Chao, the Second Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall.

Beyond the cultivators, he also sensed two powerful martial artist auras. One belonged to the familiar Xuanyuan Huangdao, but the identity of the other remained a mystery.

Xiao Yu glanced at Yuan Heping. Sensing the gaze, a flash of helplessness crossed Yuan Heping's face. He let out a soft sigh and pushed open the heavy doors.

If it is a blessing, it is not a curse; if it is a curse, there is no avoiding it. Xiao Yu took a deep breath and stepped into the hall. As for Qinglong and the others, they remained outside; after all, those inside were the most prominent figures in the Summerland, and they would not behave so indiscreetly without Xiao Yu’s orders.

As expected, upon entering, the first thing Xiao Yu saw was the mocking face of Jiang Chao from the Enforcement Hall. Xuanyuan Huangdao looked at him with a faint smile and gave a subtle, imperceptible nod. However, an old man sitting beside him stared at Xiao Yu with a gaze that was disturbingly calm.

Xiao Yu swept his eyes across everyone in the room. At a gesture from Yuan Heping, he slowly made his way to an empty seat and sat down.

"Xiao Yu, shouldn't you have something to say for yourself regarding what you did this time?"

The moment Xiao Yu was seated, Jiang Chao’s cold, sharp voice echoed through the hall. Everyone’s expression turned serious, and the atmosphere in the room instantly grew oppressive.

"Jiang Chao, what right do you have to speak to me like that?" Xiao Yu picked up a teacup from the table, took a slow sip, and said with a calm expression, acting as if Jiang Chao were beneath his notice.

Seeing Xiao Yu’s indifference, Jiang Chao’s face darkened instantly. He was a dignified Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall—even Yuan Heping treated him with courtesy. How could a mere Xiao Yu dare to disregard him so openly?

Before Jiang Chao could strike back, the two Deputy Hall Masters sitting beside him rose abruptly and shouted angrily, "Xiao Yu! Do you have any idea who you are talking to?"

"And do you have any idea who you are talking to?" Xiao Yu replied coolly.

Hearing this, the two Deputy Hall Masters were livid. Sensing the situation spiraling out of control, Yuan Heping quickly stood up to play the peacemaker. "Everyone, please, temper your anger. We are gathered here today to solve problems, not to argue."

"Fine! Since Elder Yuan has spoken, I will ask you, Xiao Yu: are you aware that your actions in the Sakura Nation have made the Summerland a public enemy of several major empires? Not only that, the entire global martial arts community is in chaos because of this. Don't you think you owe us an explanation? You must understand that you and the Twelve Heavenly Descendants are no longer affiliated with the official departments of the Summerland."

Jiang Chao waved his hand to signal his deputies to sit, his tone flat.

"Heh, Hall Master Jiang, you worry too much. This matter was carried out by me and the Twelve Heavenly Descendants, and we will bear the consequences ourselves. There is no need for your Enforcement Hall to trouble yourselves."

As Xiao Yu suspected, the Enforcement Hall was looking to use this incident to take him down.

"A fine 'bear the consequences.' Your actions have shaken the entire global order. Several empires have formed an alliance again, preparing to strike at the Summerland. What can the dozen or so of you possibly do about that?"

"Whatever needs to be done, we will see it through to the end. Hall Master Jiang, instead of fixating on me, perhaps you should be thinking about how to protect the Summerland," Xiao Yu said coldly.

"You!"

Jiang Chao was burning with rage. He thought to himself: it was they who caused the mess, yet they expected others to clean it up—how could that possibly be allowed?

Moreover, the entire purpose of this gathering was to resolve the problem that was Xiao Yu. Jiang Chao was certainly not going to give up so easily.

Just as the two were locked in a tense standoff, the old man sitting next to Xuanyuan Huangdao gave two light coughs, stood up slowly, and said with a smile, "Would the two of you be willing to hear a word from me?"