Tempest of the Battlefield

Chapter 521: The Chief Medic Xiao YuYu

Translator: Oneshotwonder Editor: Hitesh_

Sanders felt a mixture of anger and remorse. However, the arrival of the chief medic made it impossible for him to moan over his loss. Of late, he had carried out a few policies that defied the orders of the Sect. However, he was confident that he should be able to handle a little girl such as Xiao Yuyu. Despite the immense influence the Sect had on everyone's daily life, the Jade City was in Sander's tight grip. Without a good reason, the Sect would be hard pressed to revoke his control over the Jade City. At the same time, Sanders dared not cross the line too much either. After all, the Sect's power was much greater than the city's.

Thanks to this fragile balance of power, the two parties have compromised and tolerated each other's existence.

In the giant meeting hall sat all the important lords of the city, including Syracuse. Although he was not a citizen of the Jade City, his financial clout was recognized everywhere on Mars.

After some time, the chief medic, Xiao Yuyu arrived in the hall. Many saluted her, since a large percentage of the attendees were members of the sect.

Xiao Yuyu was on a mission. The leaders of the Sect were no fools; despite their need for Sanders to manage the city, they could not turn a blind eye when the latter wanted Jade City to become an independent city-state. Xiao Yuyu was sent here to remind Sanders that his loyalties had been questioned.

The meeting started amicably, and neither side got down to business. Needless to say, Xiao Yuyu found the meeting appalling. She could be on the battlefield saving lives right now instead of listening to these sycophants whispering sweat poison into her ears.

After having listened to Ye Zi's briefing on what had happened at the meeting, Tan Bu and Duo Lun knotted their faces, "That's exactly why nothing will ever be done on the Mars. This planet is doomed!"

"I really hope that it is not the case in the rest of the cities." Ye Zi heaved a sigh. "My friend told me that one of Xiao Yuyu's objectives was to urge Sanders to be more proactive in the war. Over the years, Sander's army has swelled in ranks, but very rarely achieved any success on the battlefield. Instead of fighting, they grew fat and greedy, and started to bully the smaller settlements in the area."

"His nephew should be a telltale sign of the problem."

"No one can do anything about it unless the change comes from the top. I believe that even now, there are many warriors inside the city wall that are willing to fight back. But, without Sander's orders, they won't get a chance to contribute to the war. The problem is in the leadership." Ye Zi heaved a sigh of resignation.

"If I were Xiao Yuyu, I would blow up the meeting hall." Tan Bu shouted.

Jade City was well protected by the resistance factions surrounding it. Therefore, no small number of Zergs could even reach the city wall before they were eliminated by them. On the other hand, the complex and difficult terrain posed challenges for Zergs to maneuver in large numbers. Both advantages lent Sanders confidence while he blatantly defied the Sect's order.

Wang Tong cracked a smile, " Mars is a dog eats dog world. Michaux is a good person, but not a good leader. Meanwhile, Lie Jian could have been a good leader if he learned to be more compassionate. No wonder the two were so close… they are made for each other. Let's wait and see what is going to happen. But, I bet Michaux won't just let it slide. He will make Sanders pay."

Even Ye Zi felt that the Sect had been too lenient, but Wang Tong insisted that Michaux would take action soon. Suddenly, it occurred to Ye Zi that Wang Tong didn't turn to Michaux and Lei Jian because he knew that he would not be able to convince the two to fight for his cause. Wang Tong and Michaux were on two different paths, and no one yet knew which path would lead to success.

Wang Tong didn't think that he could change the mind of Michaux and Lie Jian, neither was he convinced that the two most powerful Martian leaders could improve the situation on Mars.

In his view, the status quo on Mars would last at most for a few years, and he saw absolutely no hope in defeating the Zergs without his personal involvement.

At the crux of the problem was the warlord-like mindset of the faction leaders. Heroism had always plagued the Martians' mind, including Lie Jian. Wang Tong was convinced that even if Lei Jian were able to save the humans from the Zerg, he would not give them their freedom. Mars would become Lie Jian's personal kingdom forever.

This would never happen during peaceful times thanks to the might of the Confederation. However, without the Confederation, anything was possible.

After Lie Jain had advanced his cultivation during the Pan Solar System tournament, he had improved his power by leaps and bounds. Very soon after the Zerg invasion, he had reached the legendary level, and his power had become unmatched on Mars.

The meeting between the Sect and Sanders didn't last too long, ending with Xiao Yuyu recommending everyone to spend more time preparing for the war against the Zergs.

Everyone at the meeting pretended that they didn't catch what Xiao Yuyu was alluding tom simply smiling at the chief medic as if she had just given them a pat on the back.

After the meeting, Xiao Yuyu was engrossed in reflections about what had happened at the meeting. These men were shrewd politicians and avid negotiators. Every time she tried to bring up the war with the Zergs, someone would sidetrack the conversation.

"Vorenus, what do you think about the meeting?"

"Chief, I think the Jade city is corrupt through and through. You are wasting your time with them. Just carry out young master's order and be done with it."

Xiao Yuyu nodded; however, it would be easier said than done, since not only Sanders was a level seventeen warrior, he also had many powerful fighters under his command. In addition, the district needed a powerful leader, and the citizens' lives would fall into disarray without him.

That being said, Sanders had crossed the line that he knew he shouldn't have. Should every other city act like the Jade City would, Mars would soon fall into chaos and crumble under the Zergs' attack.

Meanwhile, Sanders had gathered all of his trusted advisers in his private meeting room.

"My Lord, we are not yet sure who the murderer is. But, we are certain he or she is hiding in the city."

"Ok, we will talk about that later. What about Xiao Yuyu? When does she want to leave the city?" Sanders asked with a cigar in his mouth.

"My lord, I believe she is here to make sure everything is running normally. We will send out our men right away to make some noise out there and put on a show for her. I believe she will leave us alone. If she really wants to stay here, we might as well marry her to some lucky b*stard in the city, making sure that she will never leave."

"Haha… That's true! But, we can't let our guard down. She has brought some of her best casters with her."

"Roger that."

Sanders smiled. He never thought that he would remain under the service of the Divine Mastery Sect. He had risked his life and taken over the Jade City from the jaws of the Zergs, and he wouldn't hand it over to the Sect so easily.

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Wang Tong was slightly amused by the transformation of the Divine Mastery Sect. He wagered that Michaux was not having the greatest time of his life, since all he had wanted to follow the divine way, and not bear the worldly burden.

"Ye Zi, you can go inside and meet chief, but your servants will have to wait outside," Vorenus told Ye Zi with a smile.

"They are my friends, not servants, and he is the one who wanted to talk to chief in the first place." Ye Zi explained.

Vorenus nodded. "Fine, you can enter with this gentleman. But, the other two will have to wait outside."

"Boss, don't worry about us. We can spar with this guard for fun." Tan Bu announced with a broad smile. Compared to their hosts in the Jade City, the two young soldiers liked Xiao Yuyu and her crew much better.

Vorenus was a warrior in his forties. He was friendly and down to earth. He was also intrigued by the eagerness and enthusiasm of the two young soldiers.