Chapter 12988 The Strongest in the World

After a quarter of an hour of intense discussion, time seemed to stand still, and every passing second was accompanied by the blood and sacrifice of the Jiang family's children.

Finally, after hearing the heavy news of another warrior's fall, the Dark Guard Commander's eyes flashed with determination. He slowly stood up, and his voice penetrated the noise in the room: "For the future of the Jiang family, I, the Dark Guard Commander, am willing to take on this important task."

Following his statement, the entire conference room seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but then a more solemn atmosphere spread. The secret guards and the covert guards, the two most powerful forces of the Jiang family, began to gather quickly.

They shuttled through every corner of the Jiang family like ghosts, silently but omnipresent. The secret guards built an invisible line of defense for the family with their extraordinary concealment and assassination abilities; while the secret guards ensured the stability and security of the family with their tight intelligence network and efficient execution.

The two joined forces, like an airtight net, tightly wrapping the entire Jiang family. Under the protection of this net, every member of the Jiang family felt unprecedented peace of mind and strength.

They knew that no matter how fierce the storm in the outside world was, as long as the dark guards and secret guards were there, the Jiang family would not fall, and their glory and inheritance would continue forever.

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In a corner of Jiangcheng, an ancient and prosperous city, there is an inconspicuous tavern. The dim light shines through the half-closed window lattice and onto the mottled wooden table, creating a warm and mysterious atmosphere.

The tavern was bustling with people, but there was a quiet corner occupied by two special guests - Ling Xiao and Jin Yan.

They sat at a slightly old wooden table, on which were placed a few dishes of appetizers and two pots of warm sake. Ling Xiao took a sip of the wine, which seemed to have been precipitated by the years, sliding into his throat and turning into a warm current that dispelled some of his fatigue.

His eyes were deep, occasionally glancing at the bustling street scene outside the window, then quickly retracting, as if he was thinking about some far-reaching plan.

Jin Yan seemed more casual, drinking wine in big gulps with a satisfied smile on his face. After three rounds of drinking, he finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Ling Xiao, "Boss, are we not going to continue? Those Jiang family guys are probably still looking for us all over the city."

Ling Xiao smiled slightly, and that smile was both cunning and confident. "Don't worry, Jin Yan." He said slowly, "My Daluotian Demon Shadow clone, those carefully prepared chess pieces, have all been discovered and eliminated by the Jiang family. This means that they have used their last trump card. We have to be more cautious with every step we take next."

At this point, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. "And... don't you think that watching them tremble in the fear of the unknown, that kind of psychological warfare game is more interesting than a direct physical confrontation?" There was a hint of mischievous pleasure in his words, as if he really enjoyed the feeling of being in control of everything.

Jin Yan laughed loudly upon hearing this. His laughter was hearty and direct. "Boss, I just like your sinister side. It's so damn mean. But to be honest, the feeling of planning and winning from afar is really satisfying."

Ling Xiao shook his head slightly, a hint of smile flashing in his eyes. "You are wrong, Jin Yan. This is not called insidious, this is called smart. The reason you say this is just because you are uneducated and don't know how to appreciate the wisdom and strategy involved."

Jin Yan didn't get angry when he heard that. Instead, he smiled and moved closer. "Yes, yes, yes, boss, you are educated. I admire you. Then you have to guide me more in the future, so that I, a rough man, can also learn how to become more educated and smarter."

The two smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust were conveyed silently in this smile. The hustle and bustle in the pub seemed to have nothing to do with them. They were just immersed in their own world, enjoying this rare tranquility and relaxation.

The two chatted more and more deeply, and the topic inadvertently touched the softest part of their hearts, and a subtle sadness filled the air. The noisy sounds in the pub seemed to fade away, leaving only the deep friendship between the two of them.

Jin Yan sighed softly, his eyes revealing nostalgia for the past.

"I don't know where my second brother is now, and whether he is safe. The three of us brothers once fought side by side and drank fine wine together. Those days seem like they were just yesterday, yet they are so far away. Whenever it is late at night, I always think of the days we spent together, and my heart is filled with emotion."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao's eyes became gentle and deep. He slowly looked towards the distant area outside the tavern shrouded in the night, as if he could penetrate the barriers of time and space and see Long Chen in the distance.

"Jin Yan, I have an inexplicable feeling, a tacit understanding and connection between brothers telling me that we will meet Long Chen again soon. This feeling does not come from my personal ability, but from the inseparable bond between the three of us."

Hearing this, Jin Yan curled up his lips into a relieved smile, which contained both expectation and warmth.

"Boss, you are right. I feel the same way. It is like a mysterious attraction that makes us believe that no matter how far apart we are, we will be together again one day. When the time comes, the three of us brothers must drink to our heart's content and turn all the memories and stories of these years into the mellowness and sweetness of the wine."

However, this warm atmosphere did not last long. Ling Xiao's brows suddenly furrowed, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

"However, I am more worried about Yue Nu's situation. Since we separated, we have not received any news from her for such a long time, and we haven't even had the slightest sense of her. This makes me feel uneasy, which means that she may be in a faraway place that is difficult for us to reach, facing challenges that we cannot imagine."

There was an unquestionable firmness in Jin Yan's words. He patted Ling Xiao on the shoulder, his eyes flashing with trust and encouragement.

"Don't worry, Boss. My sister-in-law is like the brightest star in the sky. She can light up her own path no matter where she is. Good luck will come to those who are lucky. I believe that not only will she be fine, but she will become more dazzling in every reincarnation. With my sister-in-law's luck, even if she is reincarnated, she will definitely be the most dazzling existence on Bai Ze Continent, and no one can match her."

Ling Xiao heard this and forced a bitter smile, feeling mixed emotions. He knew very well the grudges between him and the Holy Hall. It was an irreconcilable opposition, like light and darkness, which could never coexist.

And if Yue Nu really joined the Holy Temple after reincarnation as Jin Yan said, then it would undoubtedly be a huge challenge and test for the three of them.