SSS rank Mother-In-Law to an Invincible Family-Chapter 416: We Want A Reward

He turned towards Su Lian, the leader of the Shadow Guards.

"Any ideas?"

She nodded, her expression grim.

"There has been a marked increase in the number of attacks, and it appears to be connected to a strange phenomenon.

"Beasts are appearing in larger numbers and with a wider variety, and they seem to be working together in some instances. We have also detected abnormal energy fluctuations around these creatures.

"Our best guess is that there is a source of energy, possibly a special medicine, that is attracting them."

Liu Meiyang frowned, her elegant brows furrowing in thought. "A special medicine? Are you sure?"

Su Lian shook her head. "No, but the evidence is overwhelming. It's the only explanation that makes sense. The beasts are clearly acting differently, and we've even witnessed them using some kind of strange energy."

Xu Qianghua pondered this new development. If there was indeed a special medicine of such power, he couldn't afford to ignore it.

"Do we know where the medicine is?"

Su Lian's face was troubled. "Unfortunately, no. We've tried tracing the energy, but the sources seem to be scattered all over the place.

It's possible that whoever is responsible for this is trying to cover their tracks."

"Well, I'll have to leave it to you then," Xu Qianghua said finally. He trusted his subordinates, and they were more than capable of handling this. "Keep me updated on your progress, and let me know if you need anything."

With that, the meeting came to an end. As everyone left the room, Su Lian approached the two leaders and handed them a piece of paper.

"I've made a list of the most likely places where the medicine might be. It's based on the latest intel we have."

Liu Meiyang nodded. "Thank you. I'll get started on checking them out right away."

"As will I," Xu Qianghua replied, his mind already running through the possibilities. He would need to be extra vigilant, and his men would have to step up their patrols.

If this was a serious threat, he needed to be prepared.

"Don't worry, Master," Liu Meiyang reassured him, her voice calm and soothing. "We'll handle this. And we'll make sure to keep you updated on our progress."

As they walked away, Xu Qianghua couldn't help but smile. Despite the challenges they faced, he had no doubt they would come out victorious.

With the strength of the Shadow Guards and the Divine Strategist on his side, nothing could stand in their way.

With his subordinates' instructions, the Shadow Guards quickly dispersed as they were also given other missions that needed their attention.

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Soon, a day or so passed.

Xu Qianghua sat behind his desk, his focus locked onto the massive holographic map floating in front of him.

He carefully analyzed the new data about the appearance of new resources and the increasing number of powerful wild beasts.

The world had changed drastically, and while opportunities were everywhere, so were the dangers.

His fingers moved swiftly, shifting through the reports and cross-checking them with the new maps. Everything was progressing well, but he needed to stay on top of things.

The world upgrade had created both chaos and prosperity, and the Xu family had to be the ones to reap the benefits first.

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As the head of the family, it was his duty to ensure their safety and wellbeing. He couldn't afford to slack off or let his guard down.

With his sharp mind and quick thinking, Xu Qianghua knew exactly what needed to be done.

And as he was busy with the workload, he heard a knock at the door.

And before he could respond, the door opened, and Liu Anwei and Bai Xueyan walked in.

Both of them carried stacks of jade talismans—each one filled with the most recent updates on the Empyrean Harmony Sect's surroundings.

The sheer amount of information was proof of just how much work had gone into compiling it all.

"We finished the report on the changes near the sect," Liu Anwei said, her voice as cheerful as ever, but there was a noticeable hint of exhaustion.

"We found new resource points and cataloged the strength of the wild beasts in the area."

Bai Xueyan followed up, setting the jade talismans down on his desk.

"There's a lot to go through, but the most urgent part is the rise in aggressive beasts.

They're getting smarter, and some of them have already started forming packs. If we don't move quickly, they might claim some of the newly emerged spirit veins."

Xu Qianghua nodded as he picked up one of the talismans and scanned its contents. "Good work.

This information will help us plan our next steps. I want you to go over everything and make sure it's accurate.

Then, we can discuss the best course of action for dealing with the new threats. In the meantime, the other factions are also taking advantage of this opportunity.

We need to stay ahead of the competition.

I've already received reports from the Shadow Guards, and they've confirmed that the surrounding areas are safe for now.

However, if the wild beasts start acting more aggressively, we might have to dispatch a legion or two to clear out the area.

There's still a lot to do, but this is a good start. We'll continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated."

He placed the talisman down and was about to go back to reviewing the data when he noticed neither of them was making any moves to leave.

They stood there, watching him with an expectant look in their eyes.

"You both did well. You should go rest," he said, his eyes returning to the map. "I'll handle things from here."

But instead of leaving, Liu Anwei took a step forward, closing the gap between them. Bai Xueyan followed suit, and before he could react, they each sat down on one of his legs, trapping him in place.

Xu Qianghua blinked in surprise, his hands pausing over the map controls. "What are you two doing?"

Liu Anwei leaned slightly, resting her arm on his shoulder. "We worked nonstop for days to finish this report early so we could have time with you. Don't you think we deserve some kind of reward?"