Chapter 332: You Lost
Xiao Ye smiled confidently. "I'll let you make the first move!"
The man's expression darkened slightly. "Don't regret it!"
With that, he threw a kick!
Xiao Ye raised a hand to block it.
Then, he began to use the Dragon Country's famous Military Boxing!
This form of Military Boxing had evolved from international styles and incorporated Dragon Country kung fu. It had long since become a required discipline for every soldier.
Every move in Military Boxing is incredibly concise, but sometimes, the simpler a technique, the more difficult it is to master. Achieving true proficiency is no easy feat.
Seeing how skilled Xiao Ye was with Military Boxing, not only was his opponent stunned, but even the people in the teahouse were dumbfounded.
"His Military Boxing... he's definitely from the military!"
"Looks like this kid's actually got some skills. Big Bro isn't going to lose, is he?"
On the second floor, several old men were also discussing the fight.
"Well now, this kid's Military Boxing is beautiful! He's absolutely reached the pinnacle of the art. That's not something you can achieve through hard work alone; his comprehension and talent must be exceptional!"
"It looks like the kid has the upper hand against our best man. Which military division is he from?"
"If he can actually win, he's got some real talent. I want him."
Xiao Ye was intentionally holding back. After all, his opponent was a soldier.
He decided against defeating the man in a single blow, as it would be too crushing to his confidence.
The more the man fought, the more alarmed he became. Before he knew it, he was already using his full strength!
Suddenly!
A fist stopped right in front of the bridge of his nose.
Xiao Ye's voice rang out. "You've lost."
The man swallowed hard and slowly withdrew his hands. "That's right. I lost."
"Big Bro, you actually lost!"
"Damn, how is this kid so strong?"
"What are you talking about? This guy is clearly an expert from the military! You still dare to call him 'kid'? Aren't you afraid he'll come over and beat you up?"
Xiao Ye smiled and looked at the young men by the door.
Having witnessed his skill, their eyes were now filled with admiration, yet also tinged with a bit of reservation and fear.
"Have I proven myself now?"
"Of... of course!"
Xiao Ye nodded. "Then I'll head in. Don't worry, I'm not a bad guy."
This was a military compound. If he were really some kind of villain, he wouldn't be able to walk out of here alive.
Besides, everyone here was extremely tight-lipped and would never casually discuss classified information outside.
And just like that, Xiao Ye strolled confidently up to the second floor.
He arrived at private room number two and pushed the door open.
General He looked at him with amusement. "That was some beautiful Military Boxing, but... I'm afraid you're in for some trouble today."
"Those old seniors love to see capable young people. They'll definitely be asking around about you."
"Do you know why they wouldn't let you in?"
Xiao Ye had actually noticed the activity on the second floor long before. "Probably because there are a lot of important people here today."
"You're right. Several retired old generals are here for a gathering today. You could say it's just your bad luck. They weren't here when I arrived."
Xiao Ye sat down opposite him. "General He, why did you choose to meet here? And why did you deliberately conceal your identity?"
General He subconsciously glanced at the face mask on the table. "Because it's relatively safe here."
"It's soundproof, and we don't have to worry about spies. As for the military headquarters, it's not good for an outsider like you to visit frequently. It would also be easy for interested parties to notice."
"I called you here this time mainly to tell you a few important things."
Xiao Ye sat up straight. "Please speak, General He."
"Regarding the Ouyang Family matter, you had the Zhu family handle it?"
"It seems nothing gets past you, General He. That's right. I believe the Zhu family is a better choice than the Xiao Family."
General He was very pleased. "I thought you would keep everything firmly in the hands of the Xiao Family."
After all, Xiao Ye was now the Patriarch of the Xiao Family. It would only be natural for him to plan for his own family's benefit.
Giving up such a lucrative opportunity was not something an ordinary person could do.
No wonder Lingxiao Daoist himself had said that his apprentice had truly surpassed his master!
"The Xiao Family's current situation isn't suited for holding too much."
General He nodded, then changed the subject. "We've made new progress in our investigation, and I think you'll want to know about it."
"That Professor Wells you sent over last time is a complete psychopath. He'll say anything as long as we let him conduct human experiments."
"His body is too weak, and it contains toxins, so I don't dare push him too hard. For now, this is the only way to keep him stable."
"So I found a few death row inmates guilty of heinous crimes for him to use for the time being."
Xiao Ye nodded. For a general to describe them as guilty of "heinous crimes," they were surely not good people.
'They probably have more than just one life on their hands.'
Moreover, the Dragon Country's laws were more robust now than in the past. Unless the crime was exceptionally severe, it was unlikely to result in a death sentence.
'For people like that to serve the country before their death could be considered a partial atonement for their sins.'
General He continued, "Wells told us that this experiment has been going on for over thirty years."
Xiao Ye was startled. "That long?"
"Yes, and that's a conservative estimate. He joined over thirty years ago. If you really trace it back, it might be even longer."
"Although most of the human experiments failed, they have achieved a higher success rate with animals."
"But not in the Dragon Country. In Country A. I estimate that Country A's labs should already have these kinds of monsters."
Xiao Ye fell silent. 'This isn't good news.'
General He didn't seem as worried. "Also, I've looked at the flash drive you sent. The experimental data inside is very complete and extremely important to us."
"We are also investigating matters related to the Angel Association."
"However, I think it would be more appropriate for you to handle this. If we make a move, we'll alert the enemy."
"It wouldn't be good if the entire Angel Association were to withdraw from the Dragon Country and hole up somewhere."
Xiao Ye understood. "Then what about the other Eastern countries? The Angel Association's infiltration into Country H and Country R is also very severe."
"That's their problem. It's not like we haven't warned them before, but they didn't take it to heart. If something really happens, they can't blame anyone else."
After speaking, General He took out a file and placed it on the table. "This is for you. It contains records of several Angel Association strongholds."
Xiao Ye opened it, surprised by the level of detail. "General He, if you don't mind me asking, was this information gathered recently, or is it from before?"
"Both. We secretly captured some members of the Angel Association and interrogated them."
'I see. That explains it.'
"General He, rest assured, I will take care of these Angel Association strongholds."
General He knew he wouldn't refuse. He smiled and took out a brocade box. "This is for you."
"Do you remember Cyan Dragon?"
Xiao Ye was shocked. 'Cyan Dragon?'
"Are you talking about... Cyan Dragon Mountain, where my master once stayed?"