Zhang Yufeng’s eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded vigorously, "Miss, I came to the military academy to learn skills precisely to charge into battle for you! I must be involved in this matter!"
"Xiao Feng, you need to think this through. This isn’t child’s play. Forming this power will attract many unimaginable enemies in the future, including the jianghu, the powerful elites, and even Ancient Martial Arts Families, as well as other higher and more sinister forces. Maybe you’re alive today, but tomorrow you could be dead. Xiao Feng, I want you to think carefully, and not just out of a sense of gratitude."
After hearing An Yiqing’s words, Zhang Yufeng calmed down and considered it carefully, then nodded firmly, "Miss, I’m very sure of my decision! In life, one should live spectacularly, and to protect Miss, I must become stronger!"
An Yiqing gave a warm smile and nodded gently.
"Good, I respect your decision. If you ever regret today’s choice, I will give you the chance to bow out. Xiao Feng, continue to pursue further education at the military academy for now. Later on, I will regularly pull you out for intensive training; you should be mentally prepared for this!"
After leaving Xuanjin Military Academy, An Yiqing made a phone call in a taxi.
"Xiao Bai, I want the information on all the orphanages in Xuandu City! Remember, all of them!"
After hanging up the phone, An Yiqing leaned her head against the back of the car seat and closed her eyes to rest. Since she was going to build a power, personnel were the most crucial element.
Although the Medicine Sect’s members all had a foundation in ancient martial arts, An Yiqing did not want to use them. Because this force should be like a hidden dagger, delivering a lethal strike before being detected! Therefore, she intended to find people outside of her usual circles.
And orphanages became An Yiqing’s best choice.
Orphans have no father or mother, no attachments. Moreover, they are young; compared to adults over the age of twenty, their constitution has not fully set, offering a larger space for cultivation.
Having lived for nineteen years without parents, An Yiqing was very clear, despite having Ye Chenghong, how precocious and longing for warmth a child without relatives could be. Such people, if they truly commit to you, could absolutely guarantee loyalty.
Thus, An Yiqing decided to start from the orphanages, choosing orphans between eighteen to twenty-two years old for cultivating, to build a top-notch Iron Guard!
In the Canglang Sect’s headquarters, inside the top-floor office.
Tan Bing, sitting in front of the desk with a cellphone in his hand, listened attentively to the person on the other end, occasionally responding with respect.
"Tan Bing, I am very dissatisfied with how this matter was handled! That old wretch has already made threats; if you dare to do this again, there will be no more medicine supplied to the Tutian Family!" the voice from the handset said clearly, echoing in the empty room, "I’m telling you! Next time if you fail again, commit seppuku to show reverence for our great Monarch!"
Tan Bing clutched the phone tightly, his forehead shiny with sweat, nodding non-stop as he replied, "Yes! Yes! I will definitely complete the mission!"
"Hmph! Stand by for now, wait for further instructions! For the time being, An Yiqing will surely increase her alert level, and the An Family’s security measures will be strengthened. Do not make a move, follow orders!"
After speaking, there was a "click" as the phone call ended, followed by a busy tone.
Listening to the "beeping" from the handset, Tan Bing clenched his teeth in frustration. Taking several deep breaths, he hurled the phone with force, shattering it!
"Tutian Xiaoquan! An Yiqing! One day, I will trample you under my feet!"