Chapter 1896: Assembling the Hidden Guards

Chapter 1896: Chapter 1896: Assembling the Hidden Guards

"Alright, don’t be so agitated. There is danger, but I have handled it carefully." Ye Shikai tried to persuade Chen Yuxin, but she seemed determined, insisting that Ye Shikai withdraw from the investigation, her eyes glaring like brass bells, clearly not willing to give up until he agreed.

"No way, you can’t investigate anymore. These mutants are so dangerous that even the National Security Bureau takes them very seriously. Why let you, a civilian, investigate?"

"Xin, I’ve been investigating this case for so long, and the brothers from the Netherworld Palace have also been investigating for so long, even many have lost their lives because of it. How can I withdraw at this moment? If I let go now, wouldn’t those brothers who died for this be dying in vain?" Ye Shikai gently persuaded. Currently, Ye Shikai was the closest person to uncover HST’s mastermind. His understanding of the HST project even surpassed that of the National Security Bureau. If he withdrew now, it would only leave Tianjing to investigate, which would be time-consuming and labor-intensive, and all previous efforts would go to waste.

"I don’t care, you’re not a savior, you’re my husband, Chen Yuxin. This matter is so complicated, you must not take risks." Chen Yuxin spoke resolutely, "If you don’t agree, I’ll go find Jin Li tomorrow. He has to give the Chen family some respect."

"You..." Ye Shikai didn’t want to lose his temper, so he had to give in. The Chen family had a prestigious status in Yanjing. If Chen Yuxin personally intervened, perhaps Jin Li would really make him withdraw from the HST project investigation, but the mastermind would still escape unscathed, and when he strikes again, it would be a disaster...

"Don’t look at this either." Chen Yuxin showed no signs of backing down, instead reaching out to take the documents from Ye Shikai’s hand.

"Now, just stay at home and accompany me and Ye Yi."

"Wait." Ye Shikai suddenly said.

"What is it?"

"I can promise not to investigate, but I can let the brothers from the Netherworld Palace do the investigation, that should be okay, right?" Ye Shikai took back the documents from her hand.

"I’ll send these materials to them."

"Alright then."

Half a day later.

Used to a busy life, Ye Shikai found it a bit uncomfortable to suddenly become idle. Although everything at home was there, with comfortable conditions, since his mind was unsettled, how could he enjoy it?

"Nightmare, how are things outside?" Ye Shikai dialed the Netherworld Palace. The last decisive battle between the Three Temples and Sea King Palace was won thoroughly by him, but both sides paid a heavy price. It could be said that countless masters in the Underworld died or were injured. If previous fights were merely a shift between Main God and Dark Gang masters, then this time it was "a serious blow," almost causing the backbone of the Underworld to crumble.

"Since the last battle, many forces and organizations have had vacancies with major personnel changes. Overall, things remain stable. The Lord has effectively unified the Underworld; no one dares to oppose us, quickly calming things down." Nightmare replied.

"Good, I have some data here, Worm also has some, investigate it ASAP and let me know when there are results."

"Yes, my lord."

"Also, how many Hidden Guards are left?" Ye Shikai suddenly asked.

"This time, we lost over half of our Hidden Guards, plus some are not at the base, ready for deployment are fifty-odd Hidden Guards."

"Fine, personally choose a capable leader and bring all the Hidden Guards to Yanjing."

"My lord, are you planning for us to return to Huaxia?" Nightmare suddenly asked excitedly. Ever since the Netherworld Palace’s forces withdrew from Yanjing, it’s been months. Nightmare had always suggested to Ye Shikai that when the time was right, they should return to Yanjing.

"No, you don’t need to come over, continue overseeing headquarters, just transfer the Hidden Guards over to follow my orders." Ye Shikai commanded.

"Yes, my lord, I’ll have them prepare right away, they can be there by tomorrow morning."

"Good."

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Moving the Hidden Guards back to Yanjing was a well-considered decision by Ye Shikai. Since the forces withdrew from Yanjing, whenever Ye Shikai had an issue, he had to seek out Luo Shiqi, and sometimes Ye Shikai didn’t want to bother her, so he had to move on his own. Having been the Netherworld King for so many years, it was indeed a bit uncomfortable to suddenly have no one to command. Of course, Zi Yun and Worm remained in Yanjing, but neither were combat personnel. At most, Zi Yun could suddenly use poison to ambush, if faced with real danger, the two would be in trouble first. Thus, arranging part of the Hidden Guards in Yanjing was very necessary.

Chen Yuxin firmly demanded Ye Shikai to stay home, he agreed, but needed someone outside to carry out his orders.

Ye Shikai suddenly remembered he hadn’t visited Luo Shiqi for a long time, hearing her influence had already expanded to Zhongyuan City, Ye Shikai should go "congratulate" her.

Luo Group.

"Oh, how come you have the time to visit me, Ye the busy one." It had been days since they last met, and Luo Shiqi was as charming and teasing as ever.

"How have you been lately?" Luo Shiqi walked instinctively to Ye Shikai’s side and placed her hands on his shoulders, gently kneading.

"Almost lost my life." Ye Shikai sighed.

"Is it that exaggerated? You are so capable, and yet there’ll be life threats?" Luo Shiqi feigned surprise.

"I’m human, not a god. Being human, of course, implies life threats." Ye Shikai thought for a moment, then decided not to reveal his South American encounter, for to Luo Shiqi, thugs on the streets were mundane, but mutants exceeded her realm of understanding.

"Alright, you’re not here without a reason. Just say what you need. Hmph, so long without visiting me, only thinking of me when needed." Luo Shiqi teased sulkily.

"Fine, I hope you can help me find a place."

"A place?"

"Specifically, a residence, discreetly located and decently conditioned, ideally for fifty to a hundred people." Ye Shikai explained. He came to find accommodations for the Hidden Guards, admittedly a challenge, since the original base was no longer usable, necessitating a new site. However, he couldn’t find a suitable place himself, ultimately resorting to seeking help from Luo Shiqi, whose Luo Group had real estate ventures. Finding a place for a "camp" shouldn’t be too difficult.

"No problem, if that’s all, it’s small potato. I’ll have it arranged for you shortly."