Chapter 349: Set Lin Meng's Information as Top Secret

Ye Xiu's call of "Master" was very smooth, completely lacking the expression he had when he just refused.

Bai Shen couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

"Alright, alright, go on ahead. I'll come find you in a few days to talk about our master-disciple matters. I still have other things to attend to now."

Ye Xiu left, searching everywhere on campus for Lin Meng's figure.

Unfortunately Lin Meng had already left; Ye Xiu didn't see his sister and felt extremely lost.

He became Bai Shen's disciple precisely because he obeyed and trusted Lin Meng completely.

Moreover, since it was a deal between his sister and Bai Shen, he couldn't let his sister suffer a loss.

The value of Bai Shen as a master must be infinitely magnified.

Bai Shen didn't know yet, but Ye Xiu had already begun to devise a plan to drain his master dry.

After Lin Meng and Ye Xiu left in succession, Bai Shen felt invigorated, sitting comfortably on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the doorway.

As expected, a rustling sound soon came from outside the door; Bai Shen gave a light laugh and said to the outside:

"Come in, all of you."

The next second, high-level officials of the General Bureau swarmed in, with Zhao Jing speaking first.

"Old Bai, are you... alright?"

As that last word popped out, Zhao Jing sensed something was off.

Others might not notice, but as an S-rank Healer she could tell at a glance that Bai Shen's condition was abnormal—not bad abnormal, but overly good, which instead caused worry.

"Old Bai, how do you feel right now?"

Bai Shen wore a smile, straightened his back, and said:

"I feel wonderful; I haven't felt this relaxed in years."

Previously, to suppress the excessive strange qi inside him, he never dared to relax; every moment he was in a state of mental tension.

Now, thanks to Lin Meng's two pills, his condition has been adjusted to its peak; that bit of strange qi naturally can't threaten him.

Upon hearing that, Zhao Jing felt a jolt in her heart and her face turned pale instantly.

"It's over; Old Bai is likely experiencing a final flare, his life burning its last. With his strength, such a flare would naturally manifest as an abnormal surge of vitality, like a full-health revival."

Zhao Jing gave a solemn shake of her head to the General Bureau Commander, her heart heavy to the extreme.

Seeing this, the General Bureau Commander also felt his heart sink; he truly didn't want to face the worst outcome.

The others also understood the implication in Zhao Jing's eyes, each feeling heavier than the last.

Bai Shen is the Dragon Country's Divine Needle; if this needle falls, the Dragon Country is in peril.

Bai Shen also saw Zhao Jing's meaning; he couldn't help bursting into laughter and waved at her.

"Little Jing, come over and help me check this body."

Zhao Jing didn't dare delay; she hurried over to examine.

If Bai Shen truly had reached the point of final flare, putting it bluntly, they might not even have time to grieve; they must seize the moment to hold an emergency meeting while Old Bai is still around, devising a series of countermeasures.

Zhao Jing forced herself to calm, placed a hand on Bai Shen's shoulder, mobilized her inner supernatural power fully, and began to examine Old Bai's body.

Zhao Jing is one of the few high-ranking officials who fully grasps Old Bai's physical condition.

No one knows Bai Shen's condition better than she does; he could pass away at any moment, depending when the strange qi erupts.

But what Zhao Jing didn't expect was that, upon careful examination, she found Old Bai's physical condition to be surprisingly good!

"How... how could this be?"

Zhao Jing wore an expression of disbelief, furrowed her brows, and conducted the check again.

The several high-ranking officials nearby were all on edge, especially the Commander, who stared unblinkingly, fearing to hear any bad news.

At this moment Bai Shen's expression was tranquil; though he had seemed composed the past few days, deep down he still felt some reluctance, unwilling to die just like that.

But now he feels very much at ease; although that pill only bought him an extra five or six years, it's enough for him.

Those extra five or six years, if he makes the most of them, would be sufficient to help the Dragon Country cultivate a batch of elite capable of shouldering great responsibility.

Perhaps in those five or six years, with a bit more effort, his old bones might still have hope of breaking through further.

In short, gaining an extra five or six years of life is hope for him and for the entire Dragon Country.

Zhao Jing checked several more times, confirmed she wasn't mistaken, and couldn't help but be shocked.

"Old Bai, how did your body suddenly—"

"—suddenly get better?"

"Although vitality is still limited, it's clearly not going to die right away."

Bai Shen smiled at Zhao Jing and said:

"Don't dig into the specific reason; you all must keep today's matter strictly sealed, not to be spread."

The Commander and others were still a bit dazed.

"What exactly is going on? Old Bai, Zhao Jing, stop speaking in riddles."

Zhao Jing glanced at Bai Shen, then said to everyone:

"Bai Shen's condition has greatly improved; he likely has several more years."

When Zhao Jing finished, everyone stared at Bai Shen in shock; the Commander even ran over and knelt before him, excited.

"Old Bai, is what Zhao Jing said true? You weren't just—"

He couldn't get out the three words "no good" before the Commander chose to shut his mouth.

"Old Bai being able to live a few more years is a tremendous boon for the Dragon Country; now we must learn to avoid taboo and not speak ill-omened words."

Bai Shen laughed and said:

"Alright, alright, my fate isn't sealed yet; the Dragon Country still has a chance to catch its breath. You all hurry back and re-plan; within the next five years I intend to personally train a batch of elite troops."

"Regarding today's affair, whoever came, whatever happened—none of you are to speak of it outside; keep it buried in your stomachs."

Bai Shen drove back the remaining few, leaving only the Commander and Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing couldn't help but say:

"Old Bai, is your sudden improvement related to Lin Meng?"

Bai Shen nodded, neither denying nor elaborating, merely looking at the Commander.

"Effective today, all information on Lin Meng is to be classified as top secret; only the Head of State and you have clearance to access it."

"Besides, I have already taken Ye Xiu as my disciple; this need not be kept secret. In a few days, help me arrange an acceptance-of-disciples ceremony. As for what resources should be given, I think you already know."

These two orders in succession made the Commander's heart tremble uncontrollably.

"How could Lin Meng possibly overturn Bai Shen's certain death? What tremendous power does she possess?"

"And Ye Xiu, to have Bai Shen personally take him as a disciple—is it out of respect for Lin Meng, or does Ye Xiu truly possess a talent that moves Bai Shen?"

The Commander couldn't help but ask:

"Old Bai, I know a bit about Ye Xiu; although he has S-rank talent, he awakened as a Summoner, a power that has never been successfully developed in a century. Taking him as your disciple—could it be that he can summon magic beasts?"