novelraw Chapter 573: So it was him!
Chapter 573: So it was him!
The man in the hat suddenly appeared in front of Yang Haoran, who remained calm and composed. He stood up from the ground with a smile on his face.
"Hehe, hello, Burial Master Yang Haoran of Lecheng City." Yang Haoran introduced himself with a smile, extending his hand towards the man in the hat.
"Hehe, hello, Burial Master Shi Kai of Ning Jiang City." The man in the hat, Shi Kai, shook Yang Haoran's hand and also introduced himself simply.
This Burial Master named Shi Kai looked young, only a few years older than Yang Haoran. However, since they were both recognized Underworld Envoys of the Yin Division, their physical appearances did not accurately reflect their true ages. Their appearances only indicated the age at which they became Burial Masters, not their actual ages or years of experience.
Based on Shi Kai's appearance, if he was not the type to age prematurely, he should have become a Burial Master around the age of 32 or 33, which was a couple of years later than Yang Haoran.
However, it was unknown how many years Shi Kai had been a Burial Master or how long he had held that position.
In Yang Haoran's opinion, Shi Kai seemed to be an experienced Burial Master, as he did not believe Luo Yao would send a newcomer.
The power fluctuations emanating from Shi Kai were quite formidable, but they were only considered strong in the eyes of Night Watch. Although Yang Haoran also felt the power, it did not reach the level of shocking him.
Of course, Yang Haoran did not naively believe that this was the extent of Shi Kai's strength. The power fluctuations he sensed from Shi Kai might just be a casual display, and his true power could be much greater.
Upon their first meeting, Yang Haoran was analyzing Shi Kai in his mind, and Shi Kai was also observing Yang Haoran. Although they did not have the enthusiasm of old friends, their attitudes were still quite good, as they were essentially on the same side."Boss's order came too suddenly, and I didn't have any preparation before rushing over here. I'm not familiar with the current situation in Yunchuan City, so I'll have to trouble you to tell me about the situation here," Shi Kai said with a smile to Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran's smile remained unchanged as he nodded and responded, "We're all on the same side, Divine Envoy Shi, no need to be so polite. As for the current situation in Yunchuan City, even if you didn't ask, I would have informed you in detail. However, my understanding is limited, and the Deputy Divine Envoy of Yunchuan City knows more about this matter, so we'll need to get more information from her."
Yang Haoran smiled and then turned his gaze towards the old woman's location.
Shi Kai nodded with a smile and then addressed the old woman and the others, "You may stand up. You, come over here."
Shi Kai pointed to the old woman, indicating for her to approach him and Yang Haoran.
The old woman did not dare to be the least bit negligent. She quickly stood up, leaning on her cane, and walked towards the location of Shi Kai and Yang Haoran.
"What are the orders of the two Divine Envoys?" the old woman asked respectfully.
At this point, the old woman no longer doubted Yang Haoran's identity. Shi Kai's attitude towards Yang Haoran had dispelled the last trace of her skepticism, so she now showed more respect when facing Yang Haoran.
"We want to know the recent situation of the Yin Division in Yunchuan City. But before that, I must remind you of one thing: we are here to help you solve your troubles, so I hope you won't hide anything from us. Tell us everything you know, including your own thoughts, don't keep anything hidden. Do you understand what I mean?" Shi Kai asked the old woman in a serious tone, his expression becoming stern compared to the one he had when facing Yang Haoran.
Shi Kai was polite towards Yang Haoran because they were both Burial Masters, of equal status. But when facing the old woman, Shi Kai adopted a more serious demeanor.
The old woman's identity was different now. Although she was the second-in-command of the Yunchuan City Yin Division, she was still only a Night Watch and not a Burial Master. Therefore, Shi Kai's attitude towards the old woman was completely different.
Not everyone was like Yang Haoran, who always maintained a smile no matter who he faced. People like him were in the minority, and most were like Shi Kai.
The old woman did not show any dissatisfaction with Shi Kai's change in attitude, as she saw it as normal. She was well aware that she was only a Night Watch and did not dare to compare herself to a Burial Master. Moreover, Shi Kai's attitude was not even considered bad.
"Your subordinate understands and will inform the two divine envoys of everything that has happened, without any concealment!"
The old woman quickly spoke up to assure them. As soon as she finished speaking, a disturbance in the space nearby was detected. When the old woman sensed this spatial disturbance, Yang Haoran and Shi Kai had already turned their gaze towards the source of the disturbance.
The spatial disturbance quickly intensified, and a rift opened in space, revealing a figure who emerged with a smile.
The appearance of this person caused Yang Haoran to pause momentarily, but he soon regained his composure, and his expression returned to normal.
Although his expression had returned to normal, Yang Haoran's heart was not entirely at ease, for the person who had emerged from the spatial rift was none other than Boss Huo, with whom he had previously had an encounter in the underworld.
When Yang Haoran first met Boss Huo, he had sensed a kindred spirit in the man, as they both belonged to the type of people who hid their blades behind their smiles.
Yang Haoran was well aware of how dangerous such people could be, and he had no desire to interact with Boss Huo. He had even warned Xu Meijing to stay away from him.
During the previous mission to rescue Ye Zhiqiu's wife in New Yang City, Yang Haoran had been somewhat apprehensive, as Boss Huo was the Burial Master of New Yang City. He had hoped to avoid encountering him, not because he believed they would necessarily come into conflict, but simply because he did not want to deal with him.
Fortunately, their previous mission had been carried out quickly and entirely within the restriction barrier, so they had not drawn the attention of any outsiders, and Yang Haoran's concerns had not materialized.
However, he never could have imagined that in this particular situation, Boss Huo would appear before him.
It was clear that the two Burial Masters sent by Luo Yao to provide support, aside from Shi Kai, were none other than Boss Huo.
Previously, when Yang Haoran had spoken with the two Burial Masters, one of their voices had sounded familiar to him, but he had not been able to place it. Now, he finally understood the situation.
When Yang Haoran's gaze fell upon Boss Huo, the latter also noticed him, and the two exchanged a smile, as if they were long-lost friends.
"Welcome, divine envoys!" the Night Watches, led by the old second-in-command, collectively greeted Boss Huo as he emerged from the spatial rift.
Unlike Shi Kai, Boss Huo did not ignore the Night Watches, but rather, with a friendly smile, he said, "We're all family here, no need to be so formal. Everyone, please stand up."
Boss Huo's approachable demeanor greatly increased the Night Watches' fondness for him, and their attitude towards him became even more respectful compared to how they treated Yang Haoran.
This difference was due to the order in which they had appeared, as well as the fact that Boss Huo's aura was slightly more powerful than Yang Haoran's.
Yang Haoran observed all of this, but his expression remained unchanged, and his thoughts were unknown.
After the Night Watches had all stood up, Boss Huo nodded at them with a smile and then proceeded to walk towards the location where Yang Haoran and Shi Kai were standing.