Urban Banished Immortal

Chapter 243 - 243 243 Elder Master Longs Happiness_1

?Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Elder Master Long’s Happiness_1 Chapter 243: Chapter 243: Elder Master Long’s Happiness_1 The Three Breaths Leader heard the Second Breath Leader say this and dropped the argument, retreating back to his seat. “The Hong family’s girl is excellent, her martial arts have already reached the beginner state. She will soon progress to the advanced state. I will agree to make her a formal member of the Dragon Breath.”

Hong Yaxuan was discovered by the Second Breath Leader, which means when she joins Dragon Breath, she will belong to the Second Breath Team.

However, when someone joins the Dragon Breath, it is required for the Five Breath Leaders to meet and vote on their admission.

Members of Dragon Breath can enjoy substantial training resources every month, a privilege unmatched by other families.

The sons of prominent families in Capital City take pride in joining the Dragon Breath.

Once they join, their families are honored, and tremendous resources are channeled to them.

Simultaneously, members receive significant training resources from the Dragon Breath, inevitably enhancing their martial arts skills.

A critical point is that as a Dragon Breath member, one wields great power and influence—hardly inferior to the Family Head of a large clan.

Of course, joining Dragon Breath is not easy. Only exceptional martial arts practitioners from large or super-sects would qualify.

“I agree.” The Big Breath Leader said, raising his hand.

“I reckon it won’t even take ten years for Hong Yaxuan to become a Grandmaster,” added the remaining Two Breaths Leaders. Their mutual agreement passed the proposal.

The Second Breath Leader declared, “Good. Now that Hong Yaxuan has joined our Dragon Breath Team 2, I will ask her to investigate the attack on Long Hao and ensure that the three Black Country Ninjas are identified.”

Hours passed, and although Dragon Blade dispatched some experts, they could still not find the escaped Black Country Ninjas.

For national security, it was decided that members of Dragon Breath would take over the operation.

Back at the Long family, the Elder Master Long was seated, enjoying a book when his phone rang. An elderly servant walked over holding the phone. “Master, it’s a call for you.”

Elder Master Long received the phone with a nod, “It’s me.”

A little while later, Elder Master Long hung up the phone, a pleased expression on his face. He looked at his servant, “Call all core members of the family to a meeting here. Also, find out if Long Hao is in Capital City and ask him to return immediately.”

The trusty old servant, who had served Elder Master Long for many years, asked him with a smile, “Master, is something good happening?”

“A wonderful event, inform them all immediately,” Elder Master Long responded with laughter.

“Yes.” The servant pulled out his cellphone to make calls.

Before long, several robust men walked in.

Most of the Long descendants spent their formative years in the military, so only a few were normally at home.

Of course, those who had retired, like Elder Master Long, could spend their time in seclusion at home.

Those who were summoned this time were from Elder Master Long’s generation.

Today, Long Weiguo, the Head of the Long family and father of Long Hao, was home, so he came with his other family members.

The Long family was a military clan. Therefore, every single party of the family was expected to practice martial arts.

Regardless of their aptitude for martial arts, every member of the Long family was required to train. Firstly, to defend their family and nation. Secondly, to stay healthy and robust.

To put it in the terms of the Long family motto – a worthy man is one who can defend his home and country.

Therefore, even though these Long family veterans were advanced in age, none were frail. All moved with the ease and grace of tigers and dragons, and were in excellent spirits.

“Elder brother, you urgently summoned us. Is there a piece of good news?” The Second Elder Long walked in smiling, sat on the opposite oak sofa, and casually picked up a cup of Da Hong Pao tea to sip.

When the old servant informed them earlier that there was good news, they came over cheerfully.

“Yes, father, what’s the good news? I must return to the military camp soon.” Long Weiguo sat respectfully at the bottom of the table, not presuming to sit with his uncles.

Elder Master Long glanced at Long Weiguo, “Weiguo, unless it’s truly urgent, you needn’t rush home. Touching upon excellent prospects and delegating the trivial. The matter of the military camp is of utmost importance, it outweighs trivial family affairs.”

“Yes, Father. I understand.” Long Weiguo didn’t argue.

Just now, he had received news and was considering discussing it with his father when he returned home.

“Eh, isn’t Long Hao in Capital City?” The Elder Master Long was slightly disappointed not to see his eldest grandson return.

The old servant hesitated, then glanced at Long Weiguo in front of him, without uttering a word.

Long Weiguo took a deep sigh and said, “Father, I just received news that Long Hao was attacked by Black Country Ninjas on the streets of Capital City; he’s currently hospitalized.”

“What? Those Black Country devils dare to murder people in our Capital City?” The Elder Master Long angrily slammed the table and stood up, yelling, “What are you military men doing? Just wasting resources? Have the murderers been caught and executed?”

Long Weiguo shook his head, saying, “No, the people from Dragon Blade searched for a while but turned up empty-handed. They have now reported upwards and Dragon Breath, irate like us, might join the chase.”

Capital City, being at the emperor’s feet, shouldn’t tolerate foreigners causing havoc. This was indeed a national disgrace.

“Anyway, how is Long Hao? Is his life in danger?” Elder Master Long finally recalled the well-being of his beloved grandson.

A true soldier indeed, thinking of national affairs before the life of his own grandchild.

Long Weiguo shook his head, “No, his life is not in any danger. He was injured in the thigh but it’s been bandaged up. He might be already on his way home. Father, do you think the Black Country Ninjas attacked Long Hao because of that particular incident?”

The faces of all the Long Elders present changed at this remark.

A cold grunt came from Elder Master Long, “Weiguo, my stance is very clear: regardless of who invades us, we cannot forsake national interest. Even if Black Country men have a knife to my throat, you are not to intervene. Understand? National interest is the primary concern, even if the Long family is extinguished, this lesson should not be forgotten.”

Upon hearing his father’s words, Long Weiguo solemnly nodded, “I understand. However, I was considering coming back to remind everyone, especially the younger generation of the Long family. Their abilities are limited and their experiences are few, making them easy targets for the enemy.”

Elder Master Long stroked his chin, “Weiguo, your suggestion is very wise. Immediately issue a family order to have all members of the Long family not on duty to return home and restrict their outings as much as possible.”

“Yes, I will issue the order immediately to have them all return,” Long Weiguo nodded slightly.

Though the Long family was a military family, given the size of the family, they also needed an income, which meant the Long family had their own businesses.

As such, some members of the Long family were responsible for managing these businesses and did not hold posts in the military camp.

These members were often out socializing, making them susceptible to danger.

Second Elder Long frowned, “Elder brother, Long Hao is a member of Dragon Blade and frequently undertakes dangerous missions; he has many enemies. The enemies wanting to kill him might not necessarily be related to that specific incident, right?”

“It’s hard to say, but it is always better to err on the side of caution. Now that Capital City is not as peaceful as it was. We should reduce their outings as much as possible,” said Elder Master Long.