Seeing those hundreds of people through the communicator, Fang Ze's gaze was also full of respect.
More than a decade ago, when the Si Family was attacked, these people were lucky to escape. It was clear they were not the core vassals, so they were not controlled by the Federation immediately.
Their own strength was not weak, and over the past decade, they had many opportunities to join other families or surrender to the Federation to atone for their past.
Not to mention others, just the eight or nine at the Yang Transformation stage were a strong military force, one that no power would easily refuse.
They always held loyalty to the Si Family, tirelessly searching for the lost descendants of the Si family over the years.
Such spirit was enough for anyone to admire.
Thinking , Fang Ze silently lamented in his heart, 'Miaomiao... your parents left you some truly reliable family members,' while watching them resolutely, then restrained his emotions and slowly said, "All these years, you have worked hard."
Upon hearing Fang Ze's encouragement, the people on the other end of the communicator felt like they had received a great compliment, making the grievances of the years seem insignificant in that instant.
Black Bull raised his bull head, looked at Fang Ze, then with reddened eyes, said gruffly, "We are not tired. These years, it is the Young Master who has suffered."
His words were full of guilt and sincerity.
When in Emerald City, Black Bull and the others found Fang Ze. Although Fang Ze had many characteristics matching those of a Si Family descendant, they always had doubts because of the odd reaction to his Dark Ability. Thus, although they rescued Brother Ren, they did not find the opportunity to recognize Fang Ze.
Later in Miaohua City, Black Bull and a few others met Miaomiao. Because Miaomiao's appearance resembled that of the Si Family Head and she and Fang Ze were from the same lower-level city, they suspected Miaomiao, so they also started to secretly investigate her.
But ultimately, because Miaomiao did not exhibit any signs of a Dark Ability, only an odd ability, and being an Awakener, it was impossible for her to have a second ability, they completely ruled out Miaomiao.
Afterwards, due to the time spent investigating Miaomiao, when they secretly returned to Emerald City, Fang Ze had already been taken away by the Special Service Department for investigation, and his identity had been exposed.
The official certification had very high credibility. But in such a significant matter, they were still cautious: they were concerned whether the Federation had fabricated evidence to inherit the noble status of the Si Family, or deliberately lured them, the remaining members of the Si Family, to appear. So, they kept quietly lurking near the villa, secretly monitoring with their equipment. At last, they completely "verified" Fang Ze's identity.
This time, Fang Ze's Dark Ability aura was incredibly pure and came entirely from within, with no flaws whatsoever.
Thus, they completely verified Fang Ze's identity, then began to gather people, calling leaders who were searching elsewhere, and followed Fang Ze to the Provincial Government.
During this period, they witnessed how Fang Ze step by step proved his abilities, and how he vindicated the Si Family, restoring its title and status.
Therefore, facing Fang Ze, they truly held 100% loyalty, placing the hope of the Si Family's revival in Fang Ze.
Fang Ze did not know about these people's mental journeys, but this did not affect his admiration and trust in them.
He knew, as long as he borne the title of Si Family's Young Master for one day, these people were his most trustworthy.
Thus, without any hesitation, he expressed his acceptance of these people in the communication and immediately called the housekeeper, requesting the Provincial Government's Governing Hall grant them entry into the city as members of the Si Family.
As one of the three nobilities, a real privileged class, arranging for people to enter the Provincial Government was extremely simple. Especially now with Fang Ze being in the spotlight, having just captured several Council Members, no one dared hinder his matters.
Moreover, the matter was handled by someone Fang Ze knew, Councilor Jia, so it only took a short half-hour to complete all procedures.
Of course, this inevitably led to a leakage of information.
Almost the moment Black Bull and his group entered the Provincial Government, various powers within the Provincial Government almost immediately received rough intelligence, and the Provincial Government, already disturbed by the arrest of Councilor Huang and others, became even more turbulent.
Provincial Government, atop a skyscraper of Division One.
Councilor Jia and Tiger King stood quietly, watching the remnants of the Si Family walk in.
Tiger King quietly observed, then murmured, "Nine Yang Transformation stages. Fifty Fusion stages. And over four hundred at the Awakener's Pinnacle? I didn't expect that after so many years, the main family still preserved so much strength?"
Upon hearing his words, Councilor Jia slowly shook his head, "You counted wrong."
Tiger King looked at him puzzled and asked in a low voice, "Where did I count wrong? My brain might not be great, but I still have good vision."
Councilor Jia sighed softly, looked at Black Bull and others with a complex gaze, then countered, "Didn't you notice anything odd? There are no Spirit Ascension stages among these groups. Moreover, the ratio of Fusers and Awakeners is also wrong. Even, all these Awakeners are at Awakener's Pinnacle."
Tiger King was stunned for a moment, then unavoidably asked, "Why is that?"
Councilor Jia replied, "Because in these past ten-plus years, they had too few resources, only able to advance through grinding work. Once it involved special resources, like 'Qin 28' or 'Awakening Ability,' they got completely stuck."