The man in the suit noticed their slight movements, but he didn't mind, simply nodded, and then returned to his own office.
For a moment, the corridor became quiet, leaving only Gu Qing and Xun Yi still standing in place....
In Emerald City, within a hidden room.
Bandage Woman, Hua Nu, Director Pang, and Butcher Dog were also having a meeting in the room.
Bandage Woman sat at the head of the table, looking down at the three subordinates seated below her and slowly said, "The organization has just issued a sudden command, stating that the Devil Sect has developed too rapidly. They've encroached on our living space, so the order is for us to make a move against the Devil Sect in the coming days."
As she said this, she paused, sweeping her gaze over the few seated below, then slowly inquired, "Regarding this matter, what do you think?"
Upon hearing Bandage Woman's question, the three present exchanged glances, and for a moment, none spoke.
After a brief silence, seeing that no one wished to speak, Bandage Woman's gaze fell on Director Pang, and then with a hoarse voice, she said, "Pang Men, you first."
Upon hearing Bandage Woman's words, Director Pang's plump face immediately broke into a sycophantic smile. He grinned obsequiously at Bandage Woman, saying, "Saintess, I'm not quite sure how to evaluate this matter either."
"I can only offer you a simple analysis of the situation."
"First off, we've long known that there is a deep relationship between the Devil Sect and Fang Ze, and the ties between them are anything but simple."
"Secondly, regarding the Flower God's descent last time, although Fang Ze sold us a batch of [Qin 28] he also tricked us, even almost leading to a heavy loss for us (Chapter 129). But even so, for [Qin 28], the organization did not retaliate and still maintained that line with him."
"Finally, there is this piece of intelligence from my department: Fang Ze was transferred to the Provincial Government not long ago. He made a big move there, arresting several council members related to a certain demigod. Coincidentally, just then, the organization suddenly ordered us to take action against the Devil Sect."
"It's hard not to overthink this....."
Having said this, Director Pang chuckled, then looked at the other three and slowly added, "Isn't our organization's goal to investigate the truth concealed by the Federation fifty years ago? How come now it seems more like there's some connection with a certain demigod?"
At Pang Men's words, the atmosphere in the room instantly tensed up and everyone, including Bandage Woman, remained silent.
A moment later, it was Hua Nu who first broke the silence.
With her quirky and spirited demeanor, she glanced at the others and, leveraging her close relationship with Bandage Woman, cautiously chimed in, "That's right, Sister Yun. Didn't you also mention not long ago that there seemed to be some trouble on the organization's side, with several saints disappearing one after the other? At that time, the chairman even rushed you to go back under the pretext of investigating this matter." (Chapter 120)
"I don't know what you think, but I've always found it a bit strange...."
Hearing Hua Nu's words, Bandage Woman's gaze became shadowy and stern.
She snapped, "Enough!"
After speaking, she looked at the others and then took a deep breath, saying,
"This mission was personally set by the chairman! I asked you all only to get your thoughts on how to conduct the operation, not to criticize the organization!"
Having said this, she looked at them again, her eyes murky and inscrutable, as she added, "Furthermore, you all better not think about slacking off."
"To avoid mission failure, the organization has already dispatched three saints from nearby states and dozens of Fusion-class operatives to coordinate with us on this task."
"Four Yang Transformation-class powerhouses leading the charge, nearly a hundred Fusion-class operatives taking action."
"With such strength, even if the enemy has Yang Transformation-class operatives, they won't be able to escape!"
"So, stop entertaining various thoughts! And don't reveal any of your musings to the other saints!"
Having finished, she took another deep look at the few individuals before vanishing from the spot with a flicker.
Listening to Bandage Woman's significant words, the three couldn't help but exchange glances, seeing surprise and gravity reflected on each other's faces.....
In the Provincial Government, Si Family estate, Villa No. 8.
After leaving the Late-Night Investigation Room, Fang Ze woke up in bed and keenly sensed the tense atmosphere outside his villa.
He activated his Void Eye and saw that his nine Yang Transformation-class subordinates were not sleeping at night, instead standing guard outside his villa.
Blinking hesitantly, he descended the stairs and strolled out of the villa.
Upon reaching the outside of the villa, Fang Ze, looking puzzledly at Hei Po who was guarding the entrance, asked, "Hei Po, why don't you sleep at night? What are you all doing around my villa?"
Fang Ze's voice carried no disguise, so even though he was speaking to Hei Po, the several Yang Transformation-class experts outside similarly heard his words.
These Yang Transformation-class masters looked at one another and then dropped their barriers, appearing at the villa entrance in a flash to check on Fang Ze's current status.
In their minds, given the recent surge in Fang Ze's breakthrough, he most likely succeeded in Spirit Ascension. Therefore, they needed to help Fang Ze gather resources for Ascension, and also find a sufficiently safe Spirit Realm secret base for his cultivation. Only by arranging everything properly could they ensure Fang Ze wouldn't fail in his Yang Transformation.
However... when they arrived at the entrance with these thoughts, what met their eyes was a physically intact Fang Ze. At that moment, they were somewhat baffled.