Chapter 1222: Chapter 1194: He Will Definitely Come Back
Perhaps others wouldn’t know, but Catherine and the others are the most aware.
If it weren’t for Li Chen appearing in time to draw Yun Canglong away, they likely wouldn’t have lasted until the people from the Hongmeng Pavilion arrived.
Just then, Li Haitang suddenly stepped gracefully in front of Catherine: "You’re the one in charge here, right?"
Perhaps before Catherine didn’t know who the woman before her was, but after this woman showed such terrifying strength, even if she were foolish she’d know what attitude to adopt when facing this woman.
Moreover, she isn’t foolish; she’s very smart.
"Greetings, lovely lady, I am Catherine. I am very grateful for your earlier assistance in rescuing us from dire straits. I’m reluctantly in charge of things here until our boss returns. Is there anything you would like me to do?"
Catherine’s words were exceedingly diplomatic and watertight, even subtly praising Li Haitang, which would surely make someone else smile upon hearing them.
So... Li Haitang smiled too.
As a woman, and one who has lived longer than most, she enjoyed hearing compliments.
Moreover, praises from another woman are always more pleasant to hear than those from a man.
"You’re quite articulate, thank you for the compliment. However, although you’re victims in this matter, there’s still some impact you’ve caused. So I hope you can cooperate with us for a few discussions," Li Haitang said softly.
"Do you mean to take Sister Catherine with you?" Alice frowned from the side:
"But you’ve seen our situation now; if Sister Catherine isn’t here, things might descend into chaos."
"I’m afraid that’s beyond my ability to help. But as the conflicting parties, you need to send a representative. If that kid Li Chen were here, I definitely wouldn’t be seeking her," Li Haitang shrugged, an action that completely destroyed her previously ladylike demeanor.
After all, she’s still a Martial Artist.
"Master..." Chu Xi glanced around; compared to those trapped Martial Artists, the Nether Army’s situation was definitely worse.
Dead were dead, wounded were wounded, blood everywhere. What used to be a small city-like prosperity had vanished, leaving behind only desolation, like an Asura Field painted red.
"Xi’er, there’s no negotiating on this; I need to give others an explanation." Li Haitang said decisively.
Chu Xi immediately closed her mouth, not speaking further.
She knew well that when Master spoke in such a tone, it meant there was truly no negotiation.
Catherine also looked hesitant; the current Palace of the Nether King truly needed her. Especially with Li Chen absent, the heavily afflicted, leaderless Palace of the Nether King seemed on the edge of collapse.
Just then, a phone rang from Li Haitang’s bag.
Taking out her phone and glancing at the number, Li Haitang instinctively frowned.
"Old man, why are you calling me at this time? It’s not yet the time to report, is it?" she said bluntly upon answering.
An elderly chuckle came through the phone: "Haitang, just leave it as it is. Bring those guys back, the Palace of the Nether King is merely a victim; I think they need some time to deal with the aftermath."
"You’re just going to leave it alone?" Li Haitang asked skeptically.
"Let them be, don’t worry, if anything happens, I’ve got it covered," Elder Ji said calmly.
"Alright then, since you say so, I can’t be bothered to handle it," Li Haitang said indifferently, then hung up the phone.
Turning her gaze to Catherine, Li Haitang glanced at the sorrowful expressions of the people from the Palace of the Nether King: "Little girl, do your best. Actually, I’m quite curious to see just how far that young fellow Li Chen can go."
With that, and under the stunned gazes of Catherine and the others, Li Haitang turned and left.
Just then, a figure flickered violently, appearing abruptly before Li Haitang and Chu Xi.
It was a man, seemingly ordinary but with a refined demeanor, like a librarian.
"Uncle Zhong, you’re back? Caught the man?" Chu Xi asked excitedly upon seeing him.
The man addressed as ’Uncle Zhong’ shook his head lightly: "That old fox has lived longer than me and is just as crafty; he fled far before I even got close."
"That’s unfortunate," Chu Xi lowered her head.
"What’s unfortunate?" Uncle Zhong said with a cold smile: "If that old geezer dares appear again, I guarantee he’ll have no return!"
Scorching-level Expert: Zhong Shanli!
This time the Hongmeng Pavilion dispatched two Scorching-level Experts!
Earlier Yun Canglong didn’t even dare to face Zhong Shanli due to his injuries, and he fled without hesitation. But had he known there were two Scorching-level Experts here, even in perfect condition, he would have chosen to run without hesitation.
Especially as both Scorching-level Experts came from the Hongmeng Pavilion.
A group of strong figures from the Hongmeng Pavilion escorted a group of invaders, and to avoid drawing too much attention, swiftly departed from the already ruined Nether Army Base.
Under Catherine’s organization, the Nether Army Base began rebuilding after a day.
Taking nearly a month, the Nether Army Base was restored to its original state.
Except, in the woods behind the base, a new piece of land appeared, or rather... a graveyard.
Buried there were the warriors who sacrificed themselves for the Palace of the Nether King.
And after the disturbance from Yun Canglong and his party, it seemed everything settled down, possibly because of the strong signal and threats released by Hongmeng Pavilion this time, all commotion was forcefully subdued.
The Nether Army Base was renewed and returned to normal, and surprisingly, many Martial Artists approached the Nether Army Warriors, expressing their willingness to join, offsetting the losses from this battle.
But even though the Palace of the Nether King began to revive in an orderly fashion.
The man, however, still hadn’t returned.
No one knew where he went; even the Palace of the Nether King couldn’t find any trace of him.
Yet they understood one thing.
That man will return.
He surely will!