Chapter 1351: Lightning and Fire
Chapter 1351: Lightning and Fire
Audrey had not slept for several days. With her physical condition, she could endure it, but she looked somewhat haggard.As they drew closer to San Antonio, Audrey grew increasingly uneasy. She could not help but say to Qi Xuansu, “I have a feeling the people from the Evangelical Ministry are getting closer to us.”
Qi Xuansu, always sparing with emotional comfort, did not try to soothe her. “Your feeling is correct. The Ministry is gradually locking onto our position. We will eventually have to face them.”
Audrey’s face turned pale at once, her lips trembling.
But Qi Xuansu continued, “But there’s no need to worry too much. We’re also getting closer to our reinforcements.”
A bit of color returned to Audrey’s face. “From the South?”
Qi Xuansu merely nodded and said nothing more.
During this time, Qi Xuansu had not been idle. He was not simply accompanying Audrey on the train. He had been constantly communicating and coordinating with various parties, including Li Mingzhen, Lu Yujue, and Beichen Hall’s headquarters.
Li Mingzhen was mainly responsible for handling the retreat. With the Evangelical Ministry’s headquarters suffering heavy damage and the traitor Sun Zhongnu dead, the retreat could be slowed somewhat. Those already exposed had to be withdrawn, while those still hidden could remain.
Li Mingzhen showed great respect for Qi Xuansu, reporting, seeking approval, and leaving records for everything, as he was afraid that acting on his own might lead to mistakes and leave him to take the blame.
Qi Xuansu was known for taking responsibility, so he did not mind this at all and simply directed matters remotely.
Lu Yujue reported on the Western Daoist Order’s movements and acted as a messenger. Since there had been no prior arrangement, Qi Xuansu could not directly contact Huangfu Ji, who was also in the Northern Continent, and had to rely on Lu Yujue to relay messages. Lu Yujue had just conveyed Huangfu Ji’s goodwill. The youngest Sage of the Western Daoist Order explicitly expressed his intent to come support Chief Deputy Qi, so Qi Xuansu could only respond with thanks.