Although Xing Ken was an outsider, he had clearly understood the past of Li Xingeng and Luo Hong, two top figures, from their conversation.
As a Senior Cadres who had risen from the grassroots, he held great respect for these predecessors and admired them for sacrificing themselves for the country. He also felt great sorrow for Luo Hong's tearful past.
He couldn't help but think: "The Ground Net was the Hua Country Alliance's sharpest dagger, always effective against enemy forces, and Luo Hong should have been the blade of that dagger. The higher-ups still failed the hero's blood and tears."
However, Xing Ken was as silent as a cicada in winter at this moment, not daring to utter a sound. He could only try his best to cower behind Li Xingeng, as if to completely hide himself, willing to be an unknown transparent person.
On the other side, Li Guanjun remained calm and composed, listening peacefully to Luo Hong's indignant accusations. Deep in his heart, besides deep guilt towards Luo Hong, there was more a sense of powerlessness and helplessness.
After all, as a Champion, although he possessed supreme glory, behind this seemingly glamorous facade, he had to face the abhorrent corrupt practices within the system, as well as the powerful elite who would collude with foreign enemies and betray national interests for their own selfish desires. These problems were like heavy shackles, tightly wrapping his progress.
Just as everyone held their breath, Li Guanjun suddenly became serious, instantly switching to a state of solemn official business. He straightened his back, and his already tall and upright figure now exuded a powerful aura. The unique majesty of a superior came rushing forth, sending shivers down one's spine.
Immediately after, with a piercing gaze, he solemnly said to Luo Hong: "Captain Luo, please believe me! I, Li Xingeng, as a former member of the Ground Net's first squad, hereby make a solemn promise to you. I will do my utmost to thoroughly investigate all forms of corruption within the Hua Country Alliance and those despicable acts of colluding with foreign enemies! I will never tolerate evil! I absolutely cannot let our many brave and fearless warriors bleed and shed tears in vain, nor can I let their sacrifices be meaningless!"
Hearing these resounding words, Luo Hong's face remained expressionless, as if he had long anticipated such a situation. Just as he was about to respond, this time it was Li Xingeng who interrupted him first...
Li Guanjun spoke of his thorough investigation plan, saying: "I know what you want to say, but there's no need to say it. Just watch my actions. You killed many spies and high-ranking foreign officials at that time. Among the people you assassinated, there might have been individuals who were colluding with traitors within our Hua Country, which led to the disruption of their interests and the tragic death of your family. After the Lake Heart Island matter is concluded, I will re-examine all personnel involved in the Pokémon riot one by one."
"Let's not talk about whether you can fight against the corruption that has always existed domestically. You should first think about how to keep your Champion position."
Li Xingeng frowned and said, "You think I'm not Zhang Lei Yuan's opponent?"
Luo Hong did not give a definite answer, only saying, "He is very strong, stronger than I imagined."
Li Guanjun asked in return, "So you are here at his request?"
Luo Hong felt there was nothing to hide, after all, the Hua country champion's intelligence network was vast, and he directly admitted: "That's right, ever since I left the Hua Country Alliance, I have been working for the Zhang family."
"So the Zhang family's intention this time is to monopolize all the resources on Lake Heart Island? Then a battle between you and me will be inevitable."
Luo Hong generously turned and walked into the jungle, but his voice slowly drifted back: "My mission is only to protect Zhang Heng's safety. As for whether there will be friction with you, I don't care, I'm not afraid of you. You are not the only one climbing."
His figure gradually faded into the distance, and with Lunatone's ability, he disappeared deep into the jungle again.
Xing Ken, seeing that Luo Hong was no longer in sight, let out a sigh of relief and said to Li Guanjun: "Champion, this area seems to have become a private fight between the Zhang family and the Water Blade Gang. What should we do now?"
Li Guanjun was still gazing at Luo Hong's disappearing back, muttering: "The resources appearing within Hua Country do not belong exclusively to certain powerful families. If there is friction, there will be no mercy when we meet again."
In fact, Luo Hong's intention in waiting here was very clear: to give the incoming Hua Country Alliance personnel a warning, he just didn't expect the Champion to be the one who came.
But Luo Hong not only intended to give the Hua Country Alliance a warning, but also to make them consider that if any harm came to the Zhang family's heir due to the Scramble of resources, they would certainly be targeted by the Zhang family.
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At the same time, on the south side of Lake Heart Island, a group of people from the Water Blade Gang arrived as reinforcements.
"Deputy Leader, according to the coordinates sent by Captain Shi, we will arrive in half an hour." A Senior Cadres of the Water Blade Gang said fawningly to the young Deputy Leader riding on Hydreigon.
After hearing his subordinate's report, the young Deputy Leader immediately made a decision.
"Hmm, full speed ahead."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly slapped the broad and strong back of the Hydreigon beneath him, and at the same time, he let out a soft command: "Accelerate!" The Hydreigon, receiving the order, tilted its head and let out a low roar, its wings flapping, flying forward like an arrow released from a bowstring.
However, at this moment, a frantic subordinate suddenly shouted: "Wait, Deputy Leader! Flying so openly makes us too obvious a target, and we might be attacked by people from the Hua Country Alliance. In my humble opinion, it would be better to proceed on foot. This way, we can both conceal ourselves and flexibly respond to various emergencies!" With that, the man looked anxiously at the Deputy Leader's back.
Although the Water Blade Gang is widely recognized as a group of vicious and lawless thieves, it is unexpected that within this seemingly chaotic and evil organization, there are also individuals among its core Senior Cadres who are fiercely loyal to the organization.
Perhaps they did not choose to follow the Water Blade Gang out of kindness or justice, but possibly due to personal interests, emotional ties, or other complex reasons. Nevertheless, they did, in a unique way, demonstrate unwavering support for their organization.
This Deputy Leader, who was not of humble origins, also offered his most sincere advice, but unfortunately, the Deputy Leader did not agree with his view and instead continued to drive Hydreigon forward.
This action by the young, ambitious, and glory-seeking young leader would later cause the Water Blade Gang to pay a heavy price.