Chapter 2162 New Commission

Without hesitation, Su Wei quickly reached for the landline phone beside his desk and dialed Liu Xinghua's office emergency line again. A short beep followed by a prompt answer, clearly indicating that Liu Xinghua was already waiting anxiously for their news.

"Hey?"

After the call was connected, Liu Xinghua did not speak immediately, but waited quietly for the other party to speak first. When he heard Su Wei's voice, a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Xinghua had already received news of the large-scale withdrawal of the troops, which gave him some peace of mind. However, at the same time, some leading figures in the military and political circles expressed deep doubts about his sudden decision to interfere with another country's satellite. After all, such an action could potentially trigger a series of international disputes and consequences, so they maintained their reservations.

Facing pressure and questioning from all sides, Liu Xinghua encountered numerous obstacles. Fortunately, the Liu family held profound influence and prestige in China, enabling him to withstand these pressures to a certain extent. Furthermore, his smooth rise to power was largely due to the recognition and support of two important figures, Ye Long and Su Yan.

It was precisely because of the Liu family's long-accumulated prestige, coupled with the firm support of two powerful figures, Ye Long and Su Yan, that Liu Xinghua was able to successfully overcome all difficulties amidst numerous strong oppositions and ultimately obtain permission to launch attacks on satellites of other countries.

However, all of this was secondary. What really gave Liu Xinghua a headache were the endless calls, all of which were asking him what had happened. Faced with so many calls, Liu Xinghua had no time to respond and could only hang up.

In the few minutes that had just passed, Liu Xinghua had been incredibly busy and flustered. He couldn't help but wonder if he really needed a secretary to help him handle all these tedious tasks. After all, given his current position, even ten secretaries, let alone one, would probably still be far from enough.

However, Liu Xinghua preferred to do everything himself. He held himself to extremely high standards, believing that only by doing everything himself could he ensure every detail was spot on. Consequently, despite repeated suggestions from both the Logistics Support Department and the Secretariat that he hire a secretary, Liu Xinghua remained unmoved, insisting on not having one.

Faced with Liu Xinghua's stubbornness, the Logistics Support Department and the Secretariat were helpless and ultimately had to give up.

"What's going on? What happened just now?"

Before Liu Xinghua could finish his words, he was ruthlessly interrupted by Su Wei.

"Don't interrupt me, I have something important to say."

Su Wei's voice sounded a little anxious, as if he had something important to tell Liu Xinghua.

Seeing this, Liu Xinghua immediately shut his mouth and stopped talking, and the other end of the phone also became quiet instantly.

Seeing that Liu Xinghua stopped interrupting, Su Wei took a deep breath and began to recount everything that had just happened.

"What!?"

When Liu Xinghua heard what Su Wei said, he felt like a needle pricked his butt. He stood up from his chair with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"I know this may sound a bit ridiculous, but I can assure you it is absolutely true and I would never joke about something like this."

Su Wei's tone was extremely firm, without any hesitation or delay.

Liu Xinghua knew that Su Wei wouldn't joke about such a thing. After all, they had known each other for many years and there was still trust between them. However, this matter was so outrageous that it was difficult for him to accept it for a while.

How was this even possible? How could one person, relying solely on his physical strength, instantly capture Su Wei and Wu Yuan, two seasoned beastmasters, without even being able to summon their contracted spirits? This was truly unbelievable! Even more incredible was the connection between the strange phenomenon in the sea of ​​cherry blossoms and this person? What was he trying to salvage?

For a moment, Liu Xinghua's mind was tangled in a tangled mess, unable to make sense of it. He simply couldn't understand why such a powerful figure had suddenly appeared. Just as he was at his wit's end, Su Wei seemed to sense Liu Xinghua's confusion and repeated Wu Yuan's earlier speculation.

When Su Wei mentioned that the black-robed man was likely the one who had helped them repel the spirit beasts that emerged from the high-level spirit ruins, Liu Xinghua's expression instantly became serious. He was silent for a long time, as if he was thinking about something important.

Finally, Liu Xinghua slowly spoke.

"What you said is very likely... Your judgment should be correct."

After saying this, he felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. He suddenly collapsed on the recliner, his body limp as if he had lost support.

His brows were tightly furrowed, and beads of sweat even began to appear on his forehead, revealing his extreme inner uneasiness and anxiety.

How could he have encountered such a daunting problem just after taking office? Who was this mysterious figure? Would his presence affect China's stability? Even more worrying was whether he was a native of Blue Planet. The thought of this worst-case scenario sent a chill down Liu Xinghua's spine, and every hair on his body stood on end.

"This information is extremely important. Please return first. I will immediately notify General Ye and Principal Su and have them investigate the situation."

Liu Xinghua acted decisively, knowing he couldn't just sit there and wait for death. He had to take action. His most crucial task now was to understand the other party's true purpose and what he was trying to salvage. If conditions allowed, it would be best to communicate with him to better understand his intentions.

However, Liu Xinghua's proposal was rejected without hesitation by Su Wei, who shook his head. His voice was firm and decisive.

"I called you for the first and foremost to inform you of this information. Secondly, we have decided to return to the sea area we were in. The task of investigating the black-robed man will be left to us."

Su Wei's words revealed a determination and decisiveness, and he seemed completely confident in his decision. Liu Xinghua couldn't help but hesitate. After all, this was not an easy task, but Su Wei's next words made him understand the urgency of the matter.

"By the time my dad and the others get here, the person might have already left. We should be more decisive."

There was a hint of anxiety in Su Wei's tone, and he obviously didn't want to miss this opportunity.

After hearing Su Wei's words, Liu Xinghua realized that now was not the time to hesitate, so he made a decisive move.

"Okay, but I also need to guarantee your personal safety. Go to the perimeter to survey the situation first. If there are any unusual movements, protect your own safety first. I will notify General Ye and Principal Su now."

After saying this, Liu Xinghua hung up the phone, still feeling a little worried. He knew it wasn't easy for Su Wei to make such a decision, and as Su Wei's father, how would Su Yan react to this decision? Liu Xinghua didn't have time to think about it and quickly called Su Yan.

The moment Liu Xinghua hung up the phone, Su Wei took a deep breath, as if to cheer himself up. He knew that the next mission was full of unknowns and dangers, but he firmly believed that he could handle it.

"Walk?"

"Ok!"

Wu Yuan responded without hesitation. However, in stark contrast, Su Wei's eyes showed a hint of hesitation. In fact, a small voice in his heart told him that if possible, he would prefer to go alone.

However, Su Wei knew Wu Yuan well enough to know she would never allow him to leave alone. This tacit understanding wasn't formed overnight, but rather cultivated through countless hardships. It was precisely because of this tacit understanding that they were able to maintain their unwavering faith and courage despite all the hardships.

Furthermore, Su Wei keenly noticed a detail. Although the black-robed man's actions appeared quite violent, he didn't sense much murderous intent. This made Su Wei realize that the man might not be a murderous person.

Just as the two men were about to return, a sudden commotion erupted from Liu Xinghua's office. Then, the door was flung open, and two figures burst in.

"I've already told you I'm not cut out to be a teacher, but my dad insisted I stay in school, and now I'm in big trouble!"

A young man complained, his voice revealing a hint of helplessness and annoyance.

"How dare you say that! They're just dating, are you really going to hang them at the school gate?"

The woman who came in with the man retorted, her tone blaming.

"Is he dating? He's just fishing! He's been dating seven people in two weeks! You don't even know the sight of those female students standing in my office in tears!"

The man spoke excitedly, seeming very angry about the student's behavior.

"Then you can't do anything as a teacher...it's a headache!"

The woman sighed and rubbed her temples, looking a little helpless.

The two of them walked into Liu Xinghua's office while arguing. Hearing their voices, Liu Xinghua's originally frown relaxed a little, and the haze between his eyebrows and eyes also dissipated a little.

"Let's go, let's go eat! Are you busy at work today?"

After the boy walked into the office, he stretched and asked Liu Xinghua casually.

Liu Xinghua raised his head, looked at the boy, and replied with a faint smile.

"I'm very busy. I'm afraid I don't need to eat."

The boy muttered as he sorted out the documents on the table.

"Oh, I really made a mess today!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xinghua raised his eyebrows and asked jokingly.

"What's going on? Is it serious? Do you need me to talk to General Liu and ask him to change your position?"

The boy waved his hands and said helplessly.

"Don't! My dad is so stubborn that he insists on making me a teacher in school. He might as well send me to the military!"

Liu Qingqing complained with an unhappy look on her face, and after listening to her, Liu Xinghua smiled and spoke.

"You're going to the army?"

Liu Xinghua suddenly spoke, looking at Liu Qingqing with a smile.

"I'm afraid you'll ruin General Liu Huaizhen's reputation!"

Hearing Liu Xinghua's words, Liu Qingqing's face instantly became a little embarrassed, and the girl standing next to him, Song Rouhan, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

Seeing this, Liu Xinghua shook his head helplessly and said to Song Rouhan.

"Song Rouhan, you too, you both teach at the school, can't you help keep an eye on him?"

Upon hearing this, Song Rouhan quickly put away her smile and explained.

"I can't help it. He's just too willful sometimes."

"And do you think everyone is as worried as you are? What's the price of being so busy? You're locked up here dealing with paperwork every day!"

“I don’t know how many people want to sit here but don’t have the chance!”

Liu Xinghua rarely refuted, but after he finished speaking, he felt a headache again.

Su Yan and Ye Long have already set off urgently. Now that night has fallen, no one knows whether any accidents will happen there.

"If you ask me, you should quit your job and come be my secretary."

"You don't sound like you're saying anything nice, secretary?"

Liu Xinghua looked at Liu Qingqing sincerely, but he didn't expect to be teased by the other party, and his face turned dark in an instant.

"I'm not kidding you, and Song Rouhan, I have something to tell you."

Seeing Liu Xinghua's painful look, the two were stunned. They didn't know what had happened today, which even made the usually calm Liu Xinghua lose his composure.

The two sat down in front of Liu Xinghua's desk, and Liu Xinghua recounted what had just happened.

"What!?"

After hearing this, they were both stunned and then exclaimed.

"Let's ignore the others for now. Do you have any impression of this man in black robe?"

Liu Xinghua asked with a serious expression.

"What impression can we have? How can we have of a person whose face is covered in a black robe and whose appearance is unknown?"

Liu Qingqing said with a look of doubt.

Liu Xinghua looked at Song Rouhan silently, and Song Rouhan also shook her head.

"Since the revival of spiritual energy, not only has China been gradually growing, but some forces hidden within China have also been doing the same."

"Some people with ulterior motives took advantage of the chaos to spread their doctrines. During that period, countless cults sprang up like mushrooms after rain, causing us quite a headache for a while."

"But later, a cult called Heling Sect grew rapidly, swallowing up 90% of the cults in China and suppressing the remaining ones. As a result, Heling Sect became the only dominant cult in China. Our spies once entered the Heling Sect to gather intelligence and even became high-ranking officials. According to their information, their leader is a man wrapped in a black robe all day long, and he is rarely seen."

Liu Xinghua's words startled the two of them.

Is there such a thing?

"Song Rouhan, I have a favor to ask of you. I don't trust anyone else."