War Department Headquarters.
Zhang Xun returned here in a sorry state.
He exaggerated how Bai Zihe disrespected the War Department, how he humiliated and beat them, which immediately provoked the War Department's fury.
Therefore.
Qian Yuanshan and many elders sat together again to discuss the matter of Bai Zihe.
"Bai Zihe is too arrogant!"
The old elder's eyes were wide with anger, and flames flickered within them. He was the Great Elder of the War Department, Dongfang Tuo!
"At such a young age, he doesn't even put the War Department in his eyes..."
"In the future, will he not shit and piss on our heads?"
Dongfang Tuo's eyebrows trembled.
It was evident that his inner rage had reached its peak.
After he finished speaking.
A ruddy-faced old man stood up and looked around: "Bai Zihe is disrespectful of elders and has repeatedly provoked our War Department..."
"He must be severely punished as a warning to others!"
He was the Second Elder of the War Department, Shi Changsheng!
"This old woman believes..."
Another elder stood up, an old woman at that.
Her presence here clearly indicated she was an elder of the War Department, her strength beyond doubt, and terrifying.
"We must make Bai Zihe give an explanation."
"Let him see... whose heaven this Great Xia is!"
"..."
Following this, many elders spoke one after another.
Without exception.
Zhang Xun's encounter had made these elders particularly furious.
They were accustomed to their high positions, and now a "troublemaker" who defied their authority and disobeyed their orders naturally made them uncomfortable.
Everyone believed that Bai Zihe needed to be taught a lesson.
Immediately.
Some elders even stood up, ready to depart.
"Esteemed Elders..."
Qian Yuanshan immediately stopped them, saying kindly, "Bai Zihe, at such a young age, already possesses the strength of a Grandmaster. He is a rare genius in a century."
"Such a genius..."
"It's understandable to have some temper and arrogance."
"I will handle this matter."
"Please remain calm, everyone."
In truth.
Qian Yuanshan was wholeheartedly devoted to the development of Great Xia and the growth of the War Department.
Earlier, after Bai Zihe killed the Japanese, Qian Yuanshan was pressured by envoys from the Japanese Legation, which led him to devise this plan to deal with him.
However.
Qian Yuanshan had never used the War Department's true trump cards.
He had only sent those who had grudges with Bai Zihe.
Later on...
As Bai Zihe displayed increasing strength, Qian Yuanshan became increasingly shocked, until recently.
When the Japanese envoy was killed, Qian Yuanshan even helped suppress the matter.
After all...
A Grandmaster was already a nation's vital asset!
Handing him over...
Would be tantamount to crippling oneself, a move no sane person would make.
"Report—"
At this moment, someone entered the conference room: "Latest news, Bai Zihe has arrived in the capital and is staying at the Wangxian Tower Hotel."
Qian Yuanshan and the many elders frowned.
Qian Yuanshan pondered for a moment and said, "Since Bai Zihe has already arrived..."
"Then I shall go and gauge his strength!"
A moment later.
Qian Yuanshan arrived at the street where Wangxian Tower was located and gazed from afar.
"Bai Zihe..."
"Is he staying here?"
Qian Yuanshan looked up at the tall building, but his expression suddenly changed.
"This is..."
He felt a powerful aura.
This was the presence that only top experts possessed when cultivating.
Even a mere Master wouldn't have such a powerful, substantial, and awe-inspiring aura.
Even...
Compared to him, it was only stronger, not weaker.
"Interesting..."
Qian Yuanshan immediately stepped forward, ready to go upstairs and see what kind of valor Bai Zihe possessed.
But the next moment.
The vast aura that had just filled the air suddenly vanished without a trace.
As if it had never existed in this world.
Making one wonder if it was an illusion.
Just as Qian Yuanshan was wondering what was happening, a white figure landed before him. It was simple and unadorned, embodying natural simplicity, making it impossible to discern that he was an expert.
It was precisely Bai Zihe.
"Bai Zihe?"
Qian Yuanshan gazed intently at the young man before him.
Indeed, he carried himself with an imposing demeanor, handsome and graceful, clearly an extraordinary individual.
Bai Zihe did not reply, merely looking at him coldly.
Qian Yuanshan already had his answer.
The next moment, he took a step forward, unleashing a breathtaking aura that soared into the sky, revealing himself to be a Grandmaster as well.