Xiao Zhan immediately accepted after saying that.
Then Qin Wanfeng spoke bluntly, "It’s , Liu Xin, the vice president of the Mulan Guild, was kidnapped by an unknown force during a mission."
"Preliminary investigations indicate that she was taken to the Southern Barbarian Land. Our superiors have assigned us the task of bringing her back unharmed, but our people either lose contact or return empty-handed."
"After several failures and with the deadline approaching, I thought of you. Your Talent Skill of Perception should be able to locate Liu Xin effectively there."
"At the same time, I trust your strength, which I believe is sufficient to bring her back safely."
After finishing, Qin Wanfeng looked at Xiao Zhan and his companion with a slightly expectant gaze.
Having heard this, Xiao Zhan did not hesitate for even a second before agreeing, "We accept the mission."
Seeing his straightforwardness, Qin Wanfeng felt somewhat moved.
He had guessed on his way here that Xiao Zhan would not refuse, but he didn’t expect him to agree so decisively, which made him somewhat emotional.
He actually did not want Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong to take this risk.
But he had no choice; his Special Service Bureau’s elites who could be dispatched had already been sent to rescue Liu Xin, yet the peril of the Southern Barbarian Land had led to all their failures.
He was at an impasse with no one else to call upon, leaving him no choice but to turn to Xiao Zhan.
"Consider it before making your decision; you have the right to refuse this mission. You must realize the Southern Barbarian Land is not a good place; it is a new environment formed from the fusion of the Secret Realm and our world. Its unique conditions lead to a complex mix of forces, religious deities, and even mystical creatures from the Secret Realm, filled with unpredictable dangers. The Longxia Federation has launched multiple military offensives but all ended in failure, so think it over well."
"No need to think it over, I accept this mission," Xiao Zhan responded firmly.
Qin Wanfeng owed Xiao Zhan a great debt, something Xiao Zhan didn’t quite understand back when he was at the Special Service Bureau.
It was after returning to Ye Mansion and occasionally chatting with Ye Wudi that he realized how much Qin Wanfeng had looked after him.
Not to mention other things, just the ’Perfect Prediction’ potion alone, which Qin Wanfeng had intended to use to break through the Seventh Grade Realm and had accumulated for over a decade, was inadvertently used up by Xiao Zhan.
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This great kindness left Xiao Zhan with no way to repay.
Thus, not just this dangerous mission, even if it were more perilous, Xiao Zhan would not bat an eye.
"Alright, I won’t put on airs either; I truly need your help now. Be assured, though, this task won’t just put you at risk for nothing; if you can rescue Liu Xin, you will receive a once-in-a-lifetime reward!" Qin Wanfeng said.
"Rewards aren’t important; as long as she’s safe, I’m contributing to the Federation." Xiao Zhan stated.
The Mulan Guild, after all, also plays a significant role in the development of the Federation.
Indeed, ensuring her safe rescue would be a contribution to the Federation.
However, Qin Wanfeng shook his head, "Don’t be too quick to refuse; let me keep some suspense for now. Once you’ve rescued her, you’ll know what the reward is, and I guarantee you’ll be thrilled!"
Hearing this, Xiao Zhan also became intrigued, "Alright, I look forward to it."
"When do we leave?" Xiao Zhan inquired further.
"The sooner, the better," Qin Wanfeng replied, "Time waits for no one; it has already been a while since Liu Xin and her group were taken."
"Alright, I’ll go inform my uncle."
"No need, the Ye Family Head has gone out, and I’ve already discussed it with him beforehand, he said to proceed as you decide."
Xiao Zhan pondered for a moment before agreeing, "Then let’s leave now."
He was originally planning to discuss the Su Family matters with Ye Wudi.
Though the Li Corporation was annihilated, the Su Family behind it would not just let this go.
There was bound to be a brutal struggle between the Ye Family and the Su Family.
Just that he didn’t expect Ye Wudi to be out at this time.
It seems it will only be after completing the mission that he can discuss it with him.
"Should we bring more people?" Xiao Zhan stopped after walking a few steps and asked.
"No need," Qin Wanfeng explained, "In the Southern Barbarian Land, with your capabilities, bringing extra people might instead be a burden. Outside the Southern Barbarian Land, our stationed troops will escort you, obviating the need for additional persons since no individual can surpass the power of the national machinery."
What he said was indeed true; with Xiao Zhan’s current strength, acting alone is more convenient.
Bringing others, unable to keep up with his pace, would be a burden.
After all, Xiao Zhan was there to rescue, not to fight, emphasizing stealth, snatching, and quickly getting out.
Without needing to pack anything, Xiao Zhan followed Qin Wanfeng onto the plane.
The plane did not return to the Special Service Bureau but flew directly towards the Southern Barbarian Land.
During the flight, Qin Wanfeng shared with Xiao Zhan the documents about the Southern Barbarian Land and explained any unclear points.
After about half a day’s flight, Xiao Zhan and his colleagues arrived at the borders of the Southern Barbarian Land.
The Southern Barbarian Land was barren, with yellow earth scattered sparsely, and the sparse vegetation was as bald as the hair of a man in his sixties or seventies, with only a few branches and leaves.
The ground had almost no green, yellow was the dominant color, with some gray-white stones acting as a secondary tone, and occasionally, a gust of wind would blow, carrying swirling yellow sand.
On this side of the border, belonging to the Longxia Federation, it was lush with abundant vegetation and fragrant with flowers and fruits.
Two completely different worlds.
But strangely, the yellow sand of the Southern Barbarian Land, upon reaching the boundary, could not advance even a fraction further.
It was as if some mystical force confined it.
"The Southern Barbarian Land is a fusion of the Secret Realm and reality, its magnetic field is special and absolutely shields electronic devices; even airplanes can’t enter, so I can only take you this far."
"Once you enter the Southern Barbarian Land, you must be very cautious, trust no one there. In any situation, remember, your own life and safety must be the top priority."
Qin Wanfeng earnestly cautioned the two, his face reflecting his concern.
"Don’t worry, we won’t joke about our own lives, we are leaving now."
With that, Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong jumped off the plane.
Qin Wanfeng watched their figures gradually disappearing, his hand unknowingly clenched into a fist, "I hope you return safely."