Rebirth of the Best Businesswoman at School Chapter 1452 - Not One of the Twelve Guards Can Be Missed

As she spoke, the High Priest, Ji Yansong, made his appearance.

Upon seeing Jian Ai, Ji Yansong maintained his respectful demeanor, bowing his head slightly as he addressed her, “Sect Master.”

“Uncle…” Jian Ai started to call him, but sensing a shift in the situation, she quickly amended her address. “Dad.”

Ji Yansong offered a gentle smile and a nod. “A good child.”

Jian Ai had already informed Ji Yansong about her marriage to Ji Haoyu some time ago.

“Please, sit down and let’s talk,” Ji Yansong kindly gestured for Jian Ai to take a seat.

After escorting everyone to comfortable seating on the sofa, Bai Zhou turned to Jian Ai and explained, “Sect Master, the reason we withheld any information regarding the twelfth was simply because we were unable to locate him until recently.”

“What do you mean by that?” Jian Ai inquired, a hint of confusion in her voice. “Can’t you sense all members of the ancient sect with your abilities? How is it that you couldn’t find the twelfth?”

“It’s not quite as you understand it,” Bai Zhou clarified. “I did indeed find him quite some time ago. At that point, he was merely a fifteen-year-old youth. However, he was subsequently apprehended by foreign armed organizations. Following that incident, all contact was lost, making it impossible for me to sense him.”

Jian Ai’s eyes widened in astonishment.

Noticing her reaction, Ji Yansong quickly reassured her, “Do not worry, I have already located him.”

It transpired that Ji Yansong had been relentlessly searching for the twelfth individual beyond their territory throughout the intervening years. After assisting Jian Ai in mastering her bloodline powers, he had departed under the pretense of other matters, driven by his persistent search.

Now, his long quest had finally borne fruit.

However, the source of Jian Ai’s shock stemmed from a different question: “Why was he captured by a foreign organization? Did he somehow expose his unique abilities?”

Indeed, Bai Zhou confirmed her suspicion with a nod. “The twelfth is known as the Thousand-faced Spirit Possession. His unique mental cultivation technique allows him to transform into a thousand different faces, becoming whomever he desires. This ability extends beyond mere appearance; he can perfectly mimic voice and expressions as well. It’s an extraordinary power. After he inadvertently revealed himself, he became the target of attention, leading to his abduction by a clandestine organization.”

“Furthermore,” Bai Zhou continued, “the High Priest and I harbored suspicions from the outset that this organization was no ordinary entity. It is reportedly based in Uganda. Over the years, it is believed they have captured numerous individuals with special abilities, subjecting them to brutal experiments and research.”

“This has been a long-standing source of our concern. Whether they are foreign espers or individuals possessing ancient cultivation techniques from China, the moment they expose their powers, they are branded as anomalies and, worse, become subjects for experimentation.”

Jian Ai absorbed this information with a nod of understanding. She then turned her gaze to Ji Yansong, asking, “What is the twelfth’s current condition? And where is he being held?”

Ji Yansong replied, “I have identified the organization’s base. Due to the clandestine nature of their operations, secrecy is paramount, thus the base’s location is extremely well-concealed. It is situated on an island within the Black Sea.”

The Black Sea itself is a notoriously perilous body of water, marked by a peculiar, large belt of perpetual stillness, devoid of wind.

Amidst the vast expanse of the Black Sea, dotted with over a thousand uncharted islands, choosing such a remote locale as their base offered unparalleled concealment and security.

Discovering this hidden sanctuary had been an arduous task for Ji Yansong.

“We must rescue him!” Jian Ai declared with unwavering resolve.

Bai Zhou concurred, adding, “Many years have passed. While I can still detect the twelfth’s vital signs, he must have endured immense suffering within that base throughout these years. If we do not act swiftly, his life may be in grave danger.”

“I previously refrained from mentioning this because the time was not right, and I did not wish to burden you with fruitless information that would only cause undue anxiety. Moreover, your abilities had not fully awakened then, and I feared you might act rashly and put yourself in peril,” Ji Yansong explained.

“The situation is different now. We have pinpointed their location, and you have fully mastered your bloodline powers. Let us combine our strengths to rescue the twelfth. We cannot afford to lose even one of them!”

Jian Ai nodded with firm determination. “Precisely. Not a single one of the twelve guards can be allowed to be missing!”

On that very day, all members of the twelve guards of the ancient sect received the summons for an immediate assembly. Regardless of their current location, whether within China or abroad, they were to converge on the capital without delay.

Concurrently, the extensive funding Bai Zhou had provided to his mercenary group over the years proved invaluable once more. The elite six-member team, consisting of Irene, Andrew, Louise, Eugene, Robert, and Gale, also mobilized to offer their assistance.

Ming Zui arrived accompanied by an ally. It was the formidable esper who, after their prior confrontation, had been persuaded by Ming Zui’s power and had since recognized him as a brother—Lei!

With no time to spare, the assembled forces in the capital prepared for departure within three days.

Prior to their departure, Jian Ai, although unable to physically meet Ji Haoyu, reached out to him via telephone.

During their conversation, Jian Ai stated, “This is a necessary undertaking. Simply await my return.”

The underlying reasons remained unstated, yet the profound understanding between them rendered such explanations unnecessary.

In response, Ji Haoyu conveyed, “I have just received word that Adolf has been killed.”

“Ah?” Jian Ai expressed shock. The name was indeed familiar. This individual was the mastermind behind a notorious killer organization.

It was Ji Haoyu’s ‘Blaze’ organization, alongside a joint army formed by Mu Yao and others from Country Z, that eventually dismantled this very organization. Ji Haoyu had recounted this to her previously.

However, Jian Ai knew of Adolf’s name through a different route.

This person had managed to escape that confrontation, aiming for a resurgence years later. In his pursuit of vengeance, he dispatched Lei and his associates to China with the objective of kidnapping Haoxue, thereby coercing Ji Haoyu into submission.

Subsequently, he formed an alliance with Prince Qi Ye of Qiusi, undertaking a mission to assassinate Bai Zhou. Following this, he rallied numerous ability users from across the globe. It was then that Jian Ai deployed the twelve guards and Irene’s six-person team to eliminate him, preemptively neutralizing the threat.

This individual could only be described as exceedingly perilous. What could have led to his sudden demise?

“Sister Yao has been diligently tracking his movements for the past few years. He committed acts that were unforgivable towards Sister Yao and her companions. Sister Yao had no intention of letting him escape justice.”

“We finally located him in South Africa not long ago, and he nearly slipped away once more. Thankfully, Sister Yao's swift action ensured his end on the spot.”

Jian Ai nodded, her understanding dawning. She had heard Ji Haoyu mention the name Mu Yao on more than one occasion.

Ji Haoyu’s usual way of speaking was rather casual, and very few names were uttered with genuine respect.

Mu Yao, however, was someone Ji Haoyu held in high regard.

If an opportunity presented itself, Jian Ai felt compelled to make her acquaintance.

“Don’t you worry and proceed with your plans. I myself will be heading to Country Z during this period. Xing Yun and Xing Li have remained in hiding within Country Z all these years due to Adolf. I intend to bring them back,” Ji Haoyu stated.

Jian Ai acknowledged his words, and their call concluded.

Three days hence, the group embarked on their journey, boarding an aircraft bound for a small nation situated in Eastern Europe.

This particular country lay closest to the Black Sea, and their impending visit was poised to ignite a colossal tempest within the region!