Chapter 2296: Rectifying the Academy

Not long ago, Yang Xiao had just acknowledged the Esoteric Priest, Cannibal Buddha, as his godfather, and now he has acknowledged Elder Sheng as his master. All these events happened seamlessly, Yang Xiao never imagined they would be so smooth.

The Cannibal Buddha treated him with profound grace, if it were not for Cannibal Buddha’s intervention, he would have been eliminated by the Magic Teaching City Lord’s Demon Sect Vajra years ago.

And Elder Sheng also guided him many times, helping him suppress and control the Innate Treasure Hundred Ghost Coffin Robe. The two have already established a deep bond of mentorship and friendship.

Counting these two, Yang Xiao has already recognized five god-relatives, half-parent Nalan Shuo, godfather Cannibal Buddha, master Sheng Yanlin, uncle Professor Cui, and the Second Demon Uncle Taoist. These five have provided Yang Xiao with great support and assistance at different stages of his life.

It is well known that Yang Xiao has been an orphan since childhood, and these elders have given Yang Xiao care akin to family.

The five individuals all hold notable identities. The godfather Cannibal Buddha is the Master of Esoteric Sect, a top-level figure second only to the Yin Temple High Priest in Myanmar and Thailand’s Black Triangle, renowned both internally and externally.

Master Sheng Yanlin is the head of Yiling Academy, and the domestic top-tier figure in treasure appraisal, with unbeatable reputation and connections in the martial world.

The Second Demon Uncle Taoist was a demon who slaughtered nearly half of the martial world decades ago, striking fear into the hearts of martial artists upon hearing his name.

Half-parent Nalan Shuo is the Director of Rongcheng Lin’an Office, a proper second-level full-time cadre, a guide for Yang Xiao’s political career, teaching him many things.

Uncle Professor Cui is also an important person to Yang Xiao, himself a top-level provincial cadre in Jiangbei Province Office, part of the core nine-member group, with a rank equal to Nalan Shuo, also a second-level full-time figure, and head of the Jiangbei Province Office Science and Technology Department.

If it weren’t for Professor Cui recommending Yang Xiao to accompany him to the Dharma Sect to repair the Resentful Eye, the later events of meeting godfather Cannibal Buddha wouldn’t have happened, which was a great opportunity for Yang Xiao.

Relying on his own efforts and the support of these five elders, Yang Xiao now considers himself to have made a breakthrough.

He is the Junior Priest of Secret Sect, the adopted son of the High Priest Cannibal Buddha, the sole disciple of Yiling Academy Dean Sheng Yanlin, Outer Elder of Yi Sect, a good friend of Japan’s Kusunoki Family, a provincial cadre of Patrol Defense Office. If he wishes, he could also be a Great Saint Bodhisattva Position expert of the Black Buddha Mother Sect, and still be the Ming Emperor Ye Xiao of Yu Yuan Sect.

These various titles make Yang Xiao feel dazzled, but they are the fruits of his struggles over the years.

Nalan Shuo once taught him that to stand out, one must seize power and authority, and climb upwards desperately, as that is the world’s scepter and the key to open a new world.

The journey to this point was arduous, and Yang Xiao, looking back, finds it hard to recognize his former youthful self.

After leaving Elder Sheng, Yang Xiao returned to the temporary base point, where there could still be seen groups of patrol people in the streets and guards at every main intersection.

Although Sheng Jingxuan has already been executed, his numerous followers have not been completely eradicated; Sheng Yanlin demands thorough extermination.

Returning to the temporary base, Yang Xiao dialed Sui Chengguo’s number. The phone rang only once before it was immediately answered.

Yang Xiao informed Sui Chengguo that the rebellion at Yiling Academy has ended, the rebel leader Sheng Jingxuan has been executed by Elder Sheng himself, but his grandson Sheng Youjun has taken advantage of the chaos to flee Yiling City with several close followers.

“Where is he?” Sui Chengguo’s voice was urgent on the other end of the phone.

Yang Xiao knew that it was this little beast who caused Sui Chengguo’s family’s ruin years ago.

To appease his revenge, Sui Chengguo once attacked his convoy intending to assassinate him, but failed, nearly failing to escape himself, and only managed to flee to Myanmar and Thailand for refuge with Yang Xiao’s help. Throughout the years, Sui Chengguo’s sole drive for survival has been to personally kill these bastards.

“I’ve already arranged for someone to investigate, but for now, his exact location has not been found,” Yang Xiao comforted, “but don’t rush, it’s a good thing this kid escaped Yiling City. We couldn’t act against him out of respect for Elder Sheng while he was in the city, but with him out, it’s easier to handle.”

“What does Sheng Yanlin mean?” Sui Chengguo inquired.

“I have subtly probed, and Elder Sheng means he’s not concerned. You can do as you see fit, but make sure to destroy the body afterward to avoid causing Elder Sheng any discomfort,” Yang Xiao added, “He has already accepted me as his apprentice.”

“Understood,” Sui Chengguo wanted exactly this assurance from Yang Xiao.

Even if Sheng Yanlin didn’t permit him to seek revenge, he wouldn’t have listened; the ancient rule of blood for blood prevails, and he must avenge his daughter, and those dozens of brothers.

Yang Xiao agreed with Sui Chengguo to notify him immediately after locating the little brat so that he could take action.

Sui Chengguo is a true man, someone Yang Xiao has always respected. During a nightmare mission, if it weren’t for him valiantly holding off that ghost, he, Tong Han, Yang Cha, and others wouldn’t have had the chance to leave alive, a profound favor.

Sheng Jingxuan originally also had a son, but the person was unfortunate and passed away a few years ago, being caught in a Nightmare World, never to emerge again.

So in Sheng Jingxuan’s lineage, only the lone seedling Sheng Youjun remains, but soon, as Sui Chengguo discovers the hiding place of this little brat, this lineage will also be completely extinguished.

Early the next morning, Yang Xiao received the General Bureau order relayed by Hong Anguo, instructing him to stay at the Yiling Academy during this period to oversee the agreement’s execution, instead of returning to Jiangbei Province Office’s Qinglan City location.