Chapter 3147: Chapter Seventy-One: Open War?

Su Xiao stopped on the first floor of headquarters, the scene before his eyes was a mess, bloodstains everywhere, our side had 12 dead, the Eclipse Organization side had 8 dead, in a melee of this scale, it's impossible not to have deaths, that's a naive thought, this is the price of using s-001, Su Xiao and Kinsley had prepared for it long ago.

Dealing with the ultimate worm isn't child's play, not being ruthless enough means you don't even qualify to find the ultimate worm, let alone exterminate it, once the ultimate worm actively appears, not to mention how long it will take, once the ultimate worm is willing to actively appear, it means the other side has recovered, by that time, in less than a month, the Alliance world will have no living things, everywhere you look will be worm larvae.

"Xili..."

Su Xiao had just opened his mouth when he remembered, Xili had been kidnapped, Xili indeed didn't know how to flatter, still petty and vulgar, shouting loudly, but Xili's work ability was indeed strong, as long as Su Xiao gave orders, it wouldn't take long before he could see the results, during that period, everything didn't require him to worry.

"Belock."

"Here."

Deputy Belock quickly stepped forward.

"This is left to you."

After saying this, Su Xiao walked upstairs, s-001 had already been sent out, afterward he needed to calm the situation and establish a surface-level cooperation with the Eclipse Organization.

This is necessary, after Kinsley used s-001 to alter the future on his side, the agency and the Eclipse Organization need to mobilize all intelligence means, using the altered future to find the ultimate worm's location.

To achieve this, the secretly gathered intelligence personnel are fundamentally insufficient to do anything, we must mobilize the entire agency and the Eclipse Organization's strength, even mobilizing the containment institution's containment courtyards, the finance department, and the Eclipse Organization's monasteries and merchant alliance, all these usable forces must be mobilized.

The ultimate worm might be on South Continent, East Continent, or even some deserted island at sea, the difficulty of searching can be imagined.

The Eclipse Organization just attacked the agency headquarters, wanting to achieve open cooperation is difficult, but also absolutely not impossible, such friction happens often between the two sides, last time over the mermaid, both sides had dozens of times more deaths than this time, but during the West Continent war, both sides still cooperated.

The agency and the Eclipse Organization are like two twins who dislike each other, often fighting, but if a third party comes to attack either one, the agency and the Eclipse Organization will temporarily cease fire, first beat the third party to death, scatter their ashes, then shake hands and make peace, but because of whether it's the left hand or right hand shaking, the two sides might fight again.

Su Xiao returned to the seventh-floor office, not long after, Deputy Belock walked into the office.

"My lord, what about our follow-up with the Eclipse Organization..."

"We wage war against them, the battlefield set in Gemman City, recall our members from the surrounding seventeen cities, they must return by tomorrow morning."

"My lord, you you you calm down, my lord."

Deputy Belock's blood was almost cold, full-scale war, and in Gemman City, if it starts, the sky will collapse, the two big bosses who oversee the supernaturals of South Continent will not only fight, but also take Gemman City as the battlefield, this makes Deputy Belock feel dizzy.

"..."

Su Xiao looked at his deputy Belock, Belock let out a mournful cry in his heart, could only pick up the documents on the desk.

Deputy Belock descended with apprehension, reached the first floor of headquarters, and heard a squeak outside the main gate, a car screeched to a halt, nearly swerving sideways.

Dean Vic and Madame Xulin stepped out of the car, the two were about to quickly walk into headquarters when another car drove up, also screeching to a halt.

One of the two supreme rulers of South Road, the hook-nosed old man Alexander stepped out of the car, seeing Dean Vic and Madame Xulin, his eyes showed a bit more joy, no need to say, everyone knows why these two came to the agency headquarters.

"How is the situation?"

Alexander leaned on his cane, thought for a moment, threw this into the car, at this time, there's no need to put on a big shot's aura, he came to persuade peace.

"The dead aren't many, this isn't the key, the key is that Eclipse side ambushed the agency headquarters, with my understanding of Bai Ye, he will repay tooth for tooth."

"So?"

Alexander's face began to look unpleasant.

"So he will wage war with Kinsley in Gemman City, however many supernaturals went to West Continent initially, this time Gemman City will gather that many, no, even more."

Upon hearing this, Alexander was so angry his beard almost stood up.

"Come, let's go see Bai Ye, I don't believe he has zero reason, him and Kinsley waging war in Gemman City? Absurd!"

Alexander, Dean Vic, and Madame Xulin entered the main gate together, Deputy Belock seemed to have seen a savior, but he said nothing, even if the situation was urgent, he wouldn't leak the regiment leader's conscription order.

Seeing Deputy Belock holding the documents, Alexander, Dean Vic, and Madame Xulin all understood what was going on, no need for Belock to say anything.

The three hurried upstairs, after a moment, entered Su Xiao's office.

"Three of you have business? I'm very busy now."

Su Xiao signed a document, then handed it to Liechao, Dean Vic glanced at it, seeing the keywords on the file: 'Apollo, rear explosions, guidance, evacuation...'

Dean Vic's heart skipped a beat, this is really preparing for war in Gemman City, even preparing to use supernatural power to evacuate civilians.

"Bai Ye, there's something you must know."

Dean Vic sat opposite the desk, Madame Xulin and Alexander also sat down, the three's expressions were solemn.

"What is it?"

Su Xiao lifted the porcelain cup on the table, saw it was coffee, his gaze shifted to Liechao, after a moment, a cup of clear tea was placed on the table.

"Kinsley's attack on our headquarters this time... actually... is not incomprehensible, after all, you kidnapped his wife last night."

"Oh."

Su Xiao drank a sip of clear tea, expression calm, seeing this, Dean Vic continued:

"I know, you suspect Kinsley secretly hides the Three Knights, after Madame Xulin's investigation, Kinsley already secretly disposed of the Three Knights a few days ago, Madame Xulin's intelligence network under her, do you still not trust it?"

"..."

Su Xiao said nothing, just stared at Madame Xulin, he and Kinsley certainly won't wage war, just waiting for someone to come mediate, if no one mediates, how to reconcile openly? Cooperating, if they suddenly cooperate, others aren't fools, by then, Su Xiao's situation will be very passive, Kinsley's side will also fall into a quagmire.

"So saying, it's us who are in the wrong, look, under the condition that Kinsley has already disposed of the Three Knights, you kidnapped his wife, he must be furious, under this situation, him ambushing the agency headquarters, taking s-001 as a bargaining chip to exchange for his wife, is also understandable.

I know, I know, s-001 means different things to us, but... Kinsley's ambush this time actually didn't involve killing, according to my understanding, the agency headquarters' dinner today was tampered with, the agency members here have all been drugged, if Kinsley really wanted to break ties, the current agency headquarters might not have any living people left."

After Dean Vic finished speaking, Madame Xulin beside him immediately continued:

"Of course, this time the agency was careless, but I heard, the Eclipse Organization's first wave of attack actually didn't break into the containment vault? Bai Ye, you guys weren't drugged, right, yet you still managed to hold them off."

Madame Xulin saying this was giving him an out, this still isn't over, Alexander immediately continued:

"Bai Ye, there are many negative rumors about the agency in the outside world, but I know, the agency does these things for what reason, you guys have paid too much for East Continent and South Continent, still bearing blame, I've spent my life in power struggles, compared to you, this old guy of mine really is..."

Alexander shook his head and sighed, a look of feeling inadequate, this is where he started flattering.

"Actually Bai Ye, from your perspective, this matter is also not wrong, you were the wartime commander of West Continent, you understand better than others how dangerous those heretical things on West Continent are, also clearer how dangerous the Three Knights are, in extraordinary times, extraordinary measures, this can be understood."

After Dean Vic finished speaking, Alexander immediately revealed a trump card.

"Ah~, I feel guilty, Bai Ye, the artillery shell costs during the West Continent war, the Southern Alliance won't come to you for settlement, the Eastern Alliance side, I and an old coot will join forces to pressure, striving to help you get exempted."

"Oh?"

Su Xiao put down the teacup in his hand, his expression still somewhat 'hesitant'.

"Gisli's side..."

Su Xiao's words were halfway spoken when Dean Vike immediately interrupted him, saying:

"The monastery and the merchants' alliance have already gone to find Gisli."

Dean Vike looked at Alexander, Alexander nodded, meaning that the old immortal who shares power with him has already gone to Gisli's side, and they are also persuading there.

"Bai Ye, how about this: we use Gisli's wife to exchange for s-001, then this matter will be settled. As for the fallen heroes, I and Madame Xiu Lin will each contribute a share. I guarantee the future of their families for three generations, and Madame Xiu Lin guarantees their families a lifetime of prosperity. If their families wish to join the alliance, Alexander."

Dean Vike nudged Alexander with his elbow, and Alexander immediately promised: "Of course, for the heroes' families and descendants, the Southern Alliance will give them the best treatment."

"This..."

"Don't hesitate, Bai Ye, think of your subordinates—do they really want to fight and kill other supernaturals?"

Dean Vike's words are problematic; just judging by Su Xiao's subordinates' personalities, one-third of them would want to. These night-walking watchers, constantly under high pressure from handling dangerous materials, some of them are extremely bloodthirsty.

Just as Su Xiao was 'hesitating,' a man with a passerby's face quickly walked into the office and whispered something into Dean Vike's ear.

"Hmm, go on."

Dean Vike's expression visibly relaxed.

"Bai Ye, Gisli's side agrees to exchange s-001 for his wife—tonight."

"This is the best outcome."

Alexander immediately echoed.

"Exactly, this way of handling it is best."

Madame Xiu Lin also spoke up; the three expressed their stance: no matter what, the agency's supernaturals are under Su Xiao's management. As long as he doesn't nod, this matter cannot be discussed, just as he never interferes in foreign affairs and finance.

"Then, I'll give you three face, but alas, last time we didn't kill Gisli, and this time we also have no chance."

Upon Su Xiao's words, Dean Vike, Madame Xiu Lin, and Alexander all smiled. Outside the door, Beklo, waiting, leaned against the wall, now wanting to devour the document in his hand, to make this thing disappear forever—damn, it's too terrifying!

One hour later, on the street in front of the main gate of the Saint Luo Grand Hotel, several vehicles stopped.

In the second vehicle of the convoy, Su Xiao sat in the passenger seat, Gisli's wife and Bu Bu Wang in the rear seats.

Su Xiao was the one who abducted Gisli's wife near the Saint Luo Grand Hotel; the negotiation site is also here, and the implication needs no explanation.

After Su Xiao got out of the car, he entered the hotel, followed by a member of the agency wearing a black long coat, looking imposing.

Su Xiao passed the lobby and entered the banquet hall, where many people were present, including Huan 2, Huan 8·Hua Zivuo, etc., all standing behind Gisli.

Gisli sat at a round table, with the dangerous object s-001 placed exactly on it. Behind Gisli, four members of the Warhound Squad still stood.

Su Xiao took his seat; only he and Gisli faced each other at the round table, while others stood. He looked at Gisli opposite him, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.

The atmosphere nearly froze; in the vast banquet hall, no one spoke. Su Xiao was the first to break the silence.

"It's a pity that last time, when we captured the mermaid in the Western Continent, we failed to kill you."

"Our thoughts are remarkably alike; your lightning-conducting physique makes me admire you."

Gisli laughed, raised his hand slightly, and his subordinates removed the energy chains from the four Warhound Squad members.

Su Xiao threw back an earring to Gisli—this is the 'j615-Queen.'

"You two, want to shake hands?"

A discordant voice appeared; Su Xiao and Gisli turned their gazes, looking toward a male reporter, a journalist from the Thorn Flower Daily. This is normal, after all—Flathead Brother News Agency wouldn't be famous for nothing.

Seeing Su Xiao and Gisli's unfriendly gazes, the male reporter from the Thorn Flower Daily shrank his head, but he still raised his camera, clicked, and took a photo of Su Xiao and Gisli across the table. Life can be discarded, but this historically significant moment must be recorded.

Su Xiao stood up and walked outward; Skinny Monkey·Xili used a metal frame to fix s-001, taking it away without touching it.

As the agency personnel withdrew, the Eclipse Organization people also retreated, each going their own way.

Tonight, moonless, two hours later, the original 'Deer Flower Manor' where Gisli's wife was imprisoned.

In the small restaurant on the second floor of the castle, Su Xiao and Gisli sat opposite each other. Gisli across the table picked up the wine bottle beside him, tilted the mouth, Su Xiao picked up his cup, and Gisli poured him a glass.

"Bai Ye, how is my cooking?"

"Barely edible."

Su Xiao chewed the meat in his mouth; hearing this, Gisli merely smiled.

The late-night snack ended in just a few minutes. Gisli put down the napkin in his hand, the smile on his face gradually faded, and those eyes emitted a captivating pupil light as he said:

"Then, it's time to kill that reptile."

"Hmm."

Su Xiao threw the napkin in his hand onto the table.

At this moment, the Insect Worm still doesn't know it has been targeted by the Extinction Lawyers and an old lecherous Yin Bi.

ps: (Today two updates, although the word count is more than the usual three updates combined, dear readers, happy Dragon Boat Festival.)