Chapter 138 The Grand Head

"You go first."

Chen Xiao said courteously.

"The Grand Head is here."

Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, his tone solemn, his expression even more serious.

"The one from the Military Department?"

Chen Xiao was slightly stunned, "Because of Song Anbang's matter?"

"Yes."

Xiao Zhan nodded, "Song Anbang is, after all, the commander of the Tian Ce Army. Such a big thing has happened; the Grand Head can't possibly remain indifferent."

"Didn't you tell him about Song Anbang colluding with the demon cultivators?"

Although his impression of the demon race had changed somewhat, Song Anbang's collusion with the demon race and his betrayal of humanity was a certainty.

For a soldier, especially the commander of an army like the Tian Ce Army, this was a huge black mark.

"Of course, I told him, but this matter is of great importance and cannot be explained in a few words. Moreover, the Song family, as one of the five great families of the Imperial City, has joined forces with the other four great families to put pressure on the Head, which has complicated matters."

Xiao Zhan spoke ambiguously, vaguely, but the last sentence was very clear, "In short, the Grand Head hopes to meet with you. Is that alright?"

This sentence was both a test and a request.

After all, given Chen Xiao's temperament, Xiao Zhan didn't know what he would do.

And Chen Xiao's strength allowed him to do whatever he wanted.

He now seemed to be outside the Three Realms, not within the Five Elements… In short, no one could control him.

Chen Xiao's mind raced, and he guessed Xiao Zhan's thoughts.

He shrugged and readily agreed, "Sure, why not?"

"That's great; the Head is inside!"

Xiao Zhan gestured for him to enter.

Chen Xiao followed Xiao Zhan into the command building and came to an office door, "Brother Chen, wait a moment; I'll go in and report."

"Go ahead."

Chen Xiao waved his hand nonchalantly.

Almost as soon as he yawned, Xiao Zhan returned, "Brother Chen, please."

Just as Chen Xiao stepped inside, he heard Xiao Zhan whisper in his ear, "Brother Chen, don't be too flamboyant in there; just give your old brother some face."

Chen Xiao smiled disdainfully. Am I flamboyant? I'm already very low-key.

The furnishings in the command room were also very low-key.

It wasn't the high-tech array of instruments and buttons that Chen Xiao had imagined but simply a larger office.

In the middle of the office was a large military sand table, nothing more.

Standing beside the sand table was an old man with a full head of silver hair and a ramrod-straight back.

The old man's face was firm and familiar; after all, he was often seen on television.

"Greetings, Head."

Chen Xiao subconsciously stood up straight and shouted with a resonant voice.

The Head raised his head, his stern face breaking into a smile as he walked toward Chen Xiao.

"Hehe, Chen Xiao, hello!"

The Head had long seen Chen Xiao's photos and video materials; Chen Xiao's name was like thunder to his ears.

"Hello, Head."

Chen Xiao reached out and shook the Head's hand firmly. The broad palm was dry and powerful, covered in calluses.

"You all may leave; I have some things to say to Chen Xiao."

The Head dismissed everyone around him.

"Head…"

The bodyguard clearly didn't want to leave, glancing warily at Chen Xiao.

"Hehe, don't worry, we'll be fine, and… if Chen Xiao really wanted to do something to me, what good would it do for you to stay?"

The Head said with a smile, without holding anything back.

But he was telling the truth.

A mere Hwajing (Transformation Realm) martial artist was no different from an ordinary person in front of Chen Xiao.

In the end, everyone, including Xiao Zhan, left.

Only the Head and Chen Xiao remained in the meeting room.

"Young man, you've been in the limelight recently; you did a beautiful job with that last incident, raising our national prestige! When the news came, you can't imagine how relieved we old guys were!"

Clearly, the Head was referring to Chen Xiao's previous disturbance in Dong Yang.

Chen Xiao smiled.

Thinking about it carefully, it was probably because of that incident that the Head was now willing to talk to him instead of directly ordering his arrest.

Of course, whether he could be caught was one thing, but whether to issue an order to catch him was another.

"Just a small matter."

Chen Xiao didn't deliberately try to be humble, "And those are all things of the past. I believe the Head didn't ask me here for that matter."

"Hehe, young man, you're indeed straightforward!"

The Head's eyes were full of admiration, "Then I'll be blunt. You were too impulsive in killing Song Anbang. Many people, especially some old guys, are very unhappy about this."

From the words "old guys," it could be heard that the Head didn't have much respect for those people either.

Then, he changed the subject, "But we can't completely ignore what those old guys say. We are a land of ceremony and propriety, emphasizing respect for the elderly, love for the young, and respect for teachers."

Chen Xiao nodded, "Head, you don't need to say anymore; I understand what you mean, but I also have a few words to say."

"Yes, speak."

The Head was interrupted, but he didn't show any displeasure.

"Song Anbang colluded with the demon race, acting as an informant for the demon race. The evidence for this is conclusive; he is a traitor to humanity."

"Of course, if it were a normal, peaceful time, we would naturally need to follow the normal procedures to judge him, but in this time of crisis for humanity, we cannot allow any traitors to remain in our ranks."

Hearing Chen Xiao's words, the Head looked bewildered and confused.

He frowned and asked, "Chen Xiao, what do you mean by that? What do you mean by 'time of crisis for humanity'?"

"Some very bad things are about to happen."

Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said, "I can't explain anything to you now, but if you're willing to listen to me, I hope you can be prepared."

In almost three seconds, the Head believed Chen Xiao and asked tentatively, "Where does the enemy come from?"

Chen Xiao pointed to the top of his head.

"Are they aliens?"

"..."

Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said that calling them "aliens" wasn't wrong either, "You could say that."

The Head pondered for a moment and then asked seriously, "Chen Xiao, when are those people coming? What do they need us to do?"

Chen Xiao shook his head, "It's not clear yet when they'll come; I only know it'll be soon. The only thing I can tell you is that many forces are already preparing for this… If you have to ask what you need to do, when the disaster comes, I hope you can do your best to prepare shelters for the ordinary people and protect their lives!"