Chapter 184 Confrontation

The sound came from the speakers, and the reason it could resound throughout the entire Tian Ce Army camp was because hidden speakers were scattered everywhere.

All of this was prepared for the convenience of combat.

"Great, Military God Xiao is finally back!"

As soon as Military God Xiao returned, Liu Yu seemed to have found her backbone and immediately went to greet him at the entrance of the camp.

Chu Qingluan, thinking about Xiao Hongchan, also followed.

Xiao Hei's eyes darkened. He was certain that a very strange demonic aura was approaching.

Moreover, that demonic aura was very similar to his own, as if it also belonged to a demon cultivator who had been mingling with humans for many years.

To find out the truth, Xiao Hei also walked towards the gate.

The Tian Ce Army returned, but it could not be considered a triumphant return.

It was true that they had won, but it could only be considered a pyrrhic victory.

In this battle, the Tian Ce Army suffered more than half its casualties.

The 'triumphant' returning soldiers also clearly lacked energy.

They were crestfallen, as if they were grieving for their fallen comrades, and as if they were grateful that they were able to survive.

The two leading men also had different expressions.

Military God Xiao had a solemn expression, with a hint of fatigue in the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

The other was a slightly younger man, his face as heavy as water, his military uniform stained with blood.

Military God Xiao walked beside him, slightly behind him.

The identity of this person was obvious.

This person was the current commander of the Tian Ce Army, Song Anbang!

Liu Yu and the others arrived one after another. Military God Xiao was slightly puzzled because he did not see Chen Xiao among them.

"Welcome the two commanders on their triumphant return."

Liu Yu said respectfully.

Song Anbang's face was so dark that it seemed like water would drip from it, and he had no intention of paying attention to anyone.

This was the first major battle he had fought since he was promoted to commander of the Tian Ce Army.

But the result of this major battle was difficult to describe with the word 'triumphant'.

If it had to be used, it would be nothing more than a kind of sarcasm to him.

Liu Yu was a little puzzled at first, but when she saw the wounded soldiers and the number of people who had returned alive, she understood what was going on.

The word 'triumphant' was obviously the masterpiece of Luo Xingquan's people.

They were eager for quick success and instant benefits, perhaps the enemy would win, but their army would never lose!

Military God Xiao nodded to Liu Yu and was about to ask where Chen Xiao was, but Chu Qingluan spoke first, blocking the words he had not yet asked.

"Where's Xiao Hongchan?"

Chu Qingluan asked with a concerned expression.

Because before Xiao Hongchan went out with the army, she had repeatedly blessed Xiao Zhan, telling him to keep her by his side at all times.

However, Xiao Zhan obviously did not listen to her, because Chu Qingluan did not see Xiao Hongchan by Xiao Zhan's side.

"Oh, Xiao Hongchan is asleep."

Xiao Zhan ordered his subordinates, "Bring Xiao Hongchan over."

His subordinates immediately went to Xiao Zhan's vehicle and brought out Xiao Hongchan, who was sleeping soundly.

Xiao Hei recognized her at a glance. This little thing was definitely one of his own kind!

When Chu Qingluan saw Xiao Hongchan like this, she couldn't help but frown slightly and asked Xiao Zhan, "Xiao Hongchan, did she transform?"

Xiao Zhan nodded, "The situation was critical, and it was a last resort. After transforming, Xiao Hongchan has been sleeping."

Chu Qingluan nodded and said nothing.

Xiao Hongchan's transformation into a red panda consumed a lot of energy. The last time she transformed on the Island of Bliss, she slept for two full days and nights before waking up.

"Okay, give the child to me."

Chu Qingluan said to the warrior holding the child.

The big man was clumsy, and Chu Qingluan was not at ease leaving Xiao Hongchan in their hands.

"Wait!"

However, at this moment, Song Anbang suddenly spoke, "Lock up this妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness) for me!"

As soon as these words came out, Chu Qingluan was stunned and looked at Song Anbang in confusion, "What do you mean by this? Who is the妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness)?"

"This little girl is a妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness). Are you going to deny it?"

Song Anbang asked with his eyes wide open.

"She just has a different body structure from normal humans. Why are you arresting her?"

Chu Qingluan refused to accept this and immediately retorted.

"Why?"

Song Anbang sneered and pointed to the ground under his feet, "Because in this place, what I, Song Anbang, say goes!"

"You...you are so unreasonable!"

Chu Qingluan was so angry that her chest kept rising and falling.

Xiao Zhan said with a straight face, "Commander Song, this subordinate does not agree with your decision. If it weren't for Xiao Hongchan today, our army might have been wiped out!"

Obviously, the reason why Xiao Hongchan transformed was because the Tian Ce Army was in crisis.

In fact, it was true. Xiao Hongchan transformed into the demon king Red Panda and suppressed the group of demons with her aura, which allowed the Tian Ce Army to win this battle.

Otherwise, the consequences would have been unpredictable.

"Vice-Commander Xiao, do you know who you are talking to?"

Song Anbang stared at Xiao Zhan coldly.

For a time, the atmosphere seemed to freeze.

"I admit that this little妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness) has made a great contribution to our army today, but a demon is a demon after all. Those who are not of our race must have different hearts. Take care of her while she is still young."

"If she is allowed to grow up, the consequences will be endless!"

Song Anbang carried his hands on his back, his tone unquestionable.

Hearing these words, the most empathetic person was Xiao Hei, after all, his situation was similar to Xiao Hongchan's.

And the angriest person was definitely Chu Qingluan.

"It's really outrageous. You keep saying 'those who are not of our race must have different hearts', but you are ungrateful. Do you even deserve to be a human?"

Chu Qingluan stared at Song Anbang hatefully.

With her here, no one would be allowed to hurt Xiao Hongchan!

"How dare you be disrespectful to Commander Song? Don't you know what kind of place this is? Do you not want to live?"

Before Song Anbang could speak, his lackey shouted at Chu Qingluan.

"Want to kill me? Do you think you can?"

Chu Qingluan stared at them disdainfully and sneered, "You can try!"

Song Anbang's eyes were gloomy, and his face was as dark as a dark cloud.

He could see that Chu Qingluan was very strong, but this was his territory after all, and he would never allow anyone to provoke his authority in his territory.

The atmosphere was tense, and the two sides were about to fight.

And the person who didn't want to see this scene the most was Xiao Zhan.

Because he was caught in the middle, it was the most difficult for him to be a person.

Chu Qingluan was invited by him personally, and he couldn't possibly help Song Anbang deal with Chu Qingluan.

He was also a member of the Tian Ce Army. If he helped Chu Qingluan to fight against Song Anbang.

Then he would be rebellious, and what awaited him would be military punishment.

"Miss Chu, Commander Song, please give me some face, calm down. With the demon invasion, and a powerful enemy in front of us, all humans are a community with a shared future. We shouldn't be attacking each other and making things difficult for each other."

Xiao Zhan advised.

Chu Qingluan snorted coldly, saying nothing, but in her heart, she was quite disdainful.

Who is a community with a shared future with you? Although we are all humans, the difference between me and you is greater than the difference between you and demons.

Chu Qingluan was the young mistress of the Zhushen (Godslaying) Hall after all, and she also had her own pride.

"Vice-Commander Xiao, you also said that we humans are a community with a shared future. This little妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness) is obviously not human. When she grows up and colludes with the demons from the inside out, who will bear the losses? You?"

Song Anbang's tone was extremely cold.

"If the situation that Commander Song said really happens, this subordinate will naturally not be able to bear this responsibility, but a person cannot break their promise. This subordinate once promised Mr. Chen Xiao that I would protect Xiao Hongchan. Please don't make things difficult for this subordinate, and I will send Xiao Hongchan out of the Tian Ce Army camp immediately."

Xiao Zhan had no choice but to bring out the great Buddha, Chen Xiao.

"Chen Xiao?"

Sure enough, after hearing the name Chen Xiao, the hostility on Song Anbang's body did indeed subside, "You mean to say that this little妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness) is Chen Xiao's person?"

"That's right."

Xiao Zhan said truthfully.

"Then I will give him some face and give you half a day to send this妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness) out of the camp!"

Song Anbang pondered for a moment and finally decided not to antagonize Chen Xiao for the time being.

Song Anbang believed that he could do the things that Chen Xiao had done.

But it was not worth it to make a strong enemy for himself for the sake of a little妖女 (yāonǚ, demoness).

The main purpose of his operation this time was to suppress Xiao Zhan.

Now that the goal had been achieved, he might as well sell Chen Xiao a favor and give him a helping hand.

Song Anbang thought to himself.

"Commander Song, Mr. Chen is currently in the Tian Ce Army camp."

Liu Yu interjected.

"Oh? Where is Mr. Chen?"

Song Anbang was slightly stunned, his eyes full of doubt.

"Mr. Chen is in the White Building, and Vice-Commander Luo is with him."

Liu Yu replied.

The prison where special prisoners were held was called the White Building because the surface of the building was entirely white.

"What are they doing in the White Building?"

Song Anbang then understood why Luo Xingquan, the bootlicker, had not come to greet him when he returned. He must have been welcoming a distinguished guest.

But it was obviously problematic to welcome a distinguished guest in a prison.

Liu Yu told Song Anbang the reason in detail.

"I see."

Song Anbang understood in his heart, but a trace of displeasure was revealed in his eyes.

He didn't expect that his first interaction with Chen Xiao would be the other party coming to his territory to ask for someone.

This was not a good start. In his imagination, the first meeting between the two should have been in a situation where heroes cherished each other.

Moreover, he came to his territory to ask for someone, but he didn't even say hello to him, which was obviously not taking him seriously.

"How long have they been there?"

Song Anbang asked calmly.

"It's been about twenty minutes."

Liu Yu thought for a moment and said.

"They've been there for so long, why haven't they come out yet? I'll go take a look!"

After saying that, Song Anbang strode off towards the White Building.

"Vice-Commander Xiao, what should we do now? I suspect that something has happened in the White Building..."

After Song Anbang left, Liu Yu lowered her voice and said meaningfully.

"Alas, I hope everything is alright..."

Xiao Zhan was a little restless and sighed. After that, he also walked towards the White Building.