Nightmare Apostle

Moreover, as Yang Xiao knew, his good brother Fu Qingzhu was originally a debonair character, a seasoned veteran in the battlefield of romance, fundamentally different from someone like himself, a pure-hearted man.

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

In terms of looks, in Rongcheng, Yang Xiao only admired his own leader, Director Nalan. Even people like Fu Qingzhu and Qu Muzhi had to momentarily retreat from Yang Xiao’s edge.

After feasting and drinking, the dinner party dispersed. Yang Xiao had just taken the elevator down to the underground parking lot when he received a call from his good brother Fu Qingzhu, asking him to wait a moment.

Not long after, Fu Qingzhu hurried over with an air of joy, "Sorry to keep you waiting, let’s go, ride in my car back."

As the driver got out to open the car door for them, Yang Xiao suddenly felt the driver looked familiar. Before Yang Xiao could speak, the driver took off his hat, bowed to Yang Xiao, and then excitedly said, "Director Yang, it’s me, do you remember me? Six months ago, in Xiang Ma Town, you saved me!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiao immediately remembered. Six months ago, he had just returned from the land of the Yin Temple Secret Sect, and Fu Qingzhu had his soul extracted then. It was this guy who went to Xiang Ma Town to report it.

"It’s you." In Yang Xiao’s mind, this face matched, but he couldn’t recall the person’s name.

"Yeah, it was fortunate to have him back then. After I took care of those people and established myself in the United Federation, I brought him back," Fu Qingzhu introduced.

"The president also bought me a house, a new car, and deposited a large sum of money in the bank for me. I wouldn’t earn that much in a lifetime," the man gratefully remembered his benefactor, Fu Qingzhu.

Yang Xiao and Fu Qingzhu got in the car, sitting side by side in the back, while the man took the driver’s seat, pressed a button, and a soundproof panel rose to separate the front and back seats. After this was done, the car started.

"Congratulations, good brother, on your promotion. Have you decided when to leave?" Fu Qingzhu asked.

Yang Xiao laughed, "Why, are you in a hurry to get rid of me, eager to assume the role of Specialist?"

Fu Qingzhu quickly defended himself, "Good brother, you really misunderstand me, my heart aches. I can’t bear to see you leave. If you weren’t leaving, I’d be even happier."

"Enough nonsense, I’ve already said what needed to be said for you today. Three days from now, there will be a meeting. I will resign during the meeting, and you will need to run for election again. How prepared are you?" Yang Xiao asked about serious matters.

"Heh heh, everything’s almost ready. Director Qu hasn’t said much; they’re all brothers. I’ve also tested the waters with Xi Murou. They won’t clearly state support for anyone but won’t oppose either. They’re just fair-weather followers who support whoever wins," Fu Qingzhu said scornfully.

"You have to understand them. They can’t afford to offend any of the three major forces. Nowadays, they are just seeking self-preservation," Yang Xiao understood.

"What’s the Chamber of Commerce’s attitude?" Yang Xiao inquired, "Have you investigated it?"

"Of course, the Chamber will also participate in the election, but I think they’re just going through the motions. This time, Chi Dan isn’t even running, they just put forward someone named Zhou Qiang, whom I’ve never heard of," Fu Qingzhu laughed.

"That’s good. Local forces aren’t choosing sides, the Chamber doesn’t want to elect, and you have full support from the United Federation and our Patrol Defense Office. This matter is almost certain," Yang Xiao analyzed, "But you need to be careful not to do anything out of line recently, lest someone catches you."

"Don’t worry, I’ve invested a lot to closely monitor all influential media in Rongcheng. If there’s any negative news about me, I’ll know immediately." He learned this lesson from Yang Xiao. A few days before Yang Xiao’s election, unknown rumors of an affair with Chi Dan erupted, causing a storm in the city.

Specialist of Patrol, the Chamber’s son-in-law title, who knows which clever person came up with it. Yang Xiao couldn’t find this bastard after half a month of searching; otherwise, he would definitely let him taste his methods.

"By the way, after I leave, be cautious with everything, try to keep it controlled. If you’re unsure what to do, consult Director Nalan. I’ve already talked to him, he’s an old hand in the world of martial arts, more experienced than either of us."

"Alright, I was thinking about visiting Director Nalan anyway. After all these years, I haven’t taken the initiative to visit him as a junior. It’s certainly inappropriate," Fu Qingzhu laughed, "In the future, I’ll visit during every festival, and also... also Director Huang Guochao. I’ll never forget the help from both directors."

"One more thing, recently since I’ve been back, I feel there’s something off between Chi Dan and Director Qu..." Yang Xiao asked.

At the dinner table, a word from Qu Muzhi caught Yang Xiao’s attention; he mentioned the hidden bodyguard by Chi Dan.

Yang Xiao knew that person was a woman, skillful, a genuine Ghost-level Apostle. Back then, they had a skirmish in the hospital, and he wasn’t her match.

Later, when he ambushed the former president of the United Federation, Qiu Huai De, this woman intervened, helping block the experts hired by Qiu Huai De’s side.

"I did hear something, though not detailed. According to my intelligence, Director Qu led a team outside the city to surround a suspicious hideout of Evil Cultivators. It was an easy task, but it got disrupted by a mysterious woman who suddenly appeared. This woman detained Director Qu, allowing the people in the hideout to escape," Fu Qingzhu recalled.

"There’s such a thing?" Yang Xiao was slightly surprised, "Who were the people in the hideout?"