Chapter 672

"I'm very glad Lieutenant Colonel Su Yang has come to our Southeast Military Department," Qian Qian Hailong smiled. "I've long heard of Lieutenant Colonel Su Yang's name here in the Southeast Military Department!"

"Just empty reputation!"

Su Yang took Qian Qian Hailong's words as praise.

Soon, the two got down to business.

Qian Qian Hailong said: "The matter of Mount Dajiao needs your protection, Lieutenant Colonel Su. I'll order Deputy Mayor Feng Yuanjie of Mount Dajiao to fully assist you. Feng Yuanjie has been stationed in Mount Dajiao for twenty years—having him around will spare you a lot of trouble!"

"Then thank you, General Qian!"

"No need for thanks—we're all serving military duties!" Qian Qian Hailong said. "Tonight, I'm hosting a banquet for the high-ranking military officials of the Southeast Department. You'll come too—it's to welcome you and wash away your journey's dust."

Su Yang didn't hesitate—he accepted immediately.

Now that he'd been transferred to the Southeast to serve as Mayor of Mount Dajiao, he'd inevitably need to interact with the Southeast Department's high-ranking officials.

He might even need their help for many tasks.

Getting to know them and building good relations was only proper.

Moreover, it was obvious that Qian Qian Hailong hosting this banquet personally to welcome Su Yang was meant to tell the entire Southeast Military Department: he, Qian Qian Hailong, was backing Su Yang—no one should dare cause trouble!

This move would surely make Su Yang's life in the Southeast much smoother.

Anyone wanting to harm Su Yang or set traps for him would have to first consider whether they wanted to offend Qian Qian Hailong, the top leader of the Southeast Military Department!

After Su Yang left, Qian Qian Hailong fell into deep thought.

He quickly summoned his aide and ordered: "Send someone to inform Deputy Mayor Feng Yuanjie of Mount Dajiao that Lieutenant Colonel Su Yang is the new Mayor of Mount Dajiao—this is a command from the General Military Headquarters. Emphasize to him that he must fully cooperate with Su Yang, and unless Mount Dajiao's security is compromised, prioritize Su Yang's opinions."

"Yes, General!"

"Also, notify the several high-ranking officials in the city. Inform them that I'm hosting a banquet for Lieutenant Colonel Su Yang tonight, and tell them to bring their families!"

He wanted them to bring their families simply to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Not all of these officials' children and descendants are well-behaved.

At the very least, they must meet Su Yang and know who he is.

So they'll behave properly when they see him!

Don't cause trouble like the Shengjing City Garrison did.

Qian Qian Hailong had already reviewed Su Yang's file.

It was sent back by Liu Yun from the General Military Headquarters.

According to military regulations, an officer's file follows them wherever they're transferred.

Su Yang's file was dazzlingly impressive!

Not only was his Beast Tamer talent extraordinarily powerful, but his military merits already surpassed many senior officers.

As for ability and combat strength, there was no question.

The top leaders of the Southwest and Western Military Departments both gave him extremely high evaluations!

Add to that his personal audience with Marshal Xu, his close ties with General Shi Shi Fanmeng, the favor he's received from General Mo, his high prestige in the Northwest and Western regions, and the backing of two powerful generals…

Even a blind man could see that as long as Su Yang doesn't die young, his future is boundless.

Su Yang's name had already spread across all eight military departments.

After the General Military Headquarters concluded its handling of Su Yang, everyone knew: Su Yang was the rising star of the Huaxia Military!

Though the chance to offer help in times of hardship was already gone…

Still, adding flowers to brocade was still worthwhile.

That evening, Su Yang arrived at Qian Qian Hailong's villa in the inner district of Haicheng, accompanied by Liu Liu Mengyun.

At the banquet, Su Yang met the high-ranking officials of the Southeast Military Department; the conversation was pleasant, and no unpleasant incidents occurred.

Even though some of their family members found Su Yang's "appearance" unusual, they still maintained considerable politeness.

After staying in Haicheng for two days, Qian Qian Hailong had prepared a small villa for Su Yang in the inner district.

The villa was furnished with maids and a gardener, for Su Yang's convenience whenever he returned to Haicheng on official business.

Su Yang naturally accepted the villa.

Refusing would have been an insult to Qian Qian Hailong.

On the third day, Liu Yun personally escorted Su Yang to his post.

After ten days of travel, Su Yang caught the distinct salty odor of the sea.

Two more days of travel passed, and on that day, the sky was clear and the sun shone brightly.

Standing atop Liu Yun's beast, Su Yang saw the blue horizon where sky met sea growing ever clearer.

That was the sea!

"By the way, Lieutenant Colonel Su—this is your first time seeing the sea, isn't it?"

"Yes, first time!"

Coming from the inland Southwest, Su Yang had never seen the sea before.

"Without a powerful water-type beast, don't venture deep into the sea!" Liu Yun said. "The ferocious beasts in the ocean are far too dangerous."

"I understand. I'll be careful."

Su Yang had no intention of dying young.

Soon, Su Yang noticed a massive mountain of gray-black rock, its peak flying the flag of the Huaxia Federation.

"Is that Mount Dajiao?"

"Yes!" Liu Yun nodded. "Mount Dajiao isn't built on the coast—it's carved directly into that mountain. The Southeast Military Department invested tremendous effort to hollow it out. The entire city is embedded within the mountain—both hidden and secure. It's been standing for a hundred years."

Su Yang smiled. "Cities built inside mountains like this are truly rare!"

"What can you do? Adapt to the terrain!"