“It’s tough to say since all things are possible,” Hou Xiaochen laughed. “Who can be certain when the Black Tortoise Seal is not in hand?”0

His response quieted the group. Director General Zhao interrupted the conversation with a cough.3

“Let’s set that aside for now. How shall things be arranged this time? We can’t send too many people, but neither can we send too few. Who is to go? The province might easily descend into chaos if too many go.0

“And is the director going himself?” He looked at Hou Xiaochen.0

“Yes, I’ve already declared my intentions. There’s no helping it, and it suits everyone’s desires, does it not?” Hou Xiaochen chuckled. “I won’t be bringing many from the Night Watchers. It will be me, Golden Spear, Mu Lin, Little Yu, and Li Hao if he gets back in time.”0

Reactions rippled through the crowd. Although only five were going, the list included all of the agency’s powerhouses other than Hao Lianchuan.2

“Just you five?” Director General Zhao went into a coughing fit. “None of the Guards?”2

“Forget it.” Hou Xiaochen shook his head. “Have them seal off the perimeter. They’re good enough against some...0