Cannon-Fodder Heiress Turns the Tables by Fortune-Telling-Chapter 851 - 849: New King, New Court

When everyone carefully examined the young man’s face, they still couldn’t find any trace of the man from back then.

But that’s understandable; the first time they saw Director Yao, he was already an old man, and his face was full of wrinkles.

Now, the man’s face is so smooth that even a fly’s leg would slip if it landed on it.

"Are you really Director Yao?"

Xuanyuan Yao chuckled softly: "Authentic as ever."

The words ’Longevity’ and ’Rejuvenation’ swirled in their minds for quite a while.

Elder Gong wore an indescribable expression, recalling the news delivered previously.

Director Xie and Yun Ran’s group seemed to have encountered the Black Robed People over at Five Emperors Mountain.

Moreover, many of Director Xie’s confidants have been transferred there recently.

Although Elder Gong wasn’t clear about what happened, it was already a signal.

For a long time, Elder Gong stared fixedly at Xuanyuan Yao, whose expression was calm.

His tone carried a definite air: "Do you have some connection with those Black Robed People over at Five Emperors Mountain?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked over simultaneously, their faces showing disbelief, as if he had gone mad.

These people, old and cunning, couldn’t possibly be truly foolish; they simply hadn’t thought in that direction.

But now, with Elder Gong’s suggestion, others began to form their own ideas.

"Gong Ao, you are still as sharp as ever; it’s also why I didn’t let you ascend back then."

Elder Gong represented the conservative faction, resistant to accepting many new things.

Correspondingly, he was stubborn, believing in the interests of the Xuan Sect above all else, with no room for compromise or negotiation.

Such people, at many crucial points, were just obstinate obstacles.

"So, you do have connections with them! What’s happened to Director Xie, or did they uncover something? A situation that forced you out of hiding and balanced the situation."

Xuanyuan Yao listened to Elder Gong’s somewhat aggressive tone, his brow slightly furrowing.

He truly disliked people like Gong Ao, who always insisted on finding out every detail, demanding adherence to hierarchy.

However, he didn’t emerge to argue with them but to sever Xie Xuzhi’s support.

"The rest isn’t important; this time, I’m only here for..."

Before Xuanyuan Yao could finish, Elder Gong interrupted him, raising his voice several notches.

"What do you mean it’s not important! This is the Special Administration Bureau’s conference room, where we’re naturally discussing matters of the Bureau. Director Xie is working outside; his matters are naturally the priority!"

If it weren’t for Xuanyuan Yao having been Director Yao before, Elder Gong certainly wouldn’t sit and listen to his explanation.

Despite everything, he still didn’t particularly like Xie Xuzhi.

But in his mind, as long as Xie Xuzhi hasn’t stepped down, no one can replace him in issuing orders.

"Gong Ao, are you defying me?"

Elder Gong shook his head: "That’s irrelevant, a change of rulers brings a change of courtiers, but no one can recklessly destroy the order."

In the conference room, there were also people close to Xie Xuzhi, who only maintained polite relations with Elder Gong and others.

Often, they would argue or even secretly undermine each other.

But now, hearing Elder Gong say such words left them with complicated emotions.

They hadn’t expected that sometimes the conservative faction wasn’t completely dismissible.

At least now, they wouldn’t immediately switch sides, like grass on a wall, favoring whoever held power.

However, before they could feel pleased for a few seconds, Xuanyuan Yao’s voice suddenly turned cold.

"You dare defy me!"

With a "puff," Elder Gong spat out blood, his previously ruddy face turning pale.

The situation quickly became chaotic.

Whether close friends or adversaries of Elder Gong.

Witnessing Xuanyuan Yao harming someone without a word, they immediately felt united in opposition.

Zhao Ming quickly took out medicine to feed Elder Gong.

Their relationship being the closest, he instantly grew furious seeing Elder Gong injured.

"Director Yao, you’ve gone too far!!!"

"Exactly! Elder Gong didn’t say anything excessive, yet you harm people so blatantly!"

If they were still the children intimidated by authority, perhaps they wouldn’t dare speak.

But they were all old now, wielding significant power and respected and feared as elders, how could they still tolerate lowering themselves?

Elder Gong felt suffocating but after administering Healing Medicine.

Recovered Elder Gong appeared old by a decade in an instant. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Hope vanished from Elder Gong’s mind.

It seems something serious indeed happened with Director Xie and Yun Ran.

Back then, he received a longevity recipe from Yun Ran as a gift, having nurtured himself for some time, now entirely in vain.

Simultaneously, Elder Gong confirmed that the young man in the chair was truly Xuanyuan Yao, recognizing Director Yao’s skills, his strength unfathomable.

Perhaps realizing none present could match Director Yao.

Elder Gong lost his prior impulse, his tone softening considerably: "Director Yao gathered us here, is there something you wish to direct?"

If Yun Ran saw this scene, she would surely laugh out loud and add a few sarcastic remarks.

Who said the conservative faction wouldn’t bend or give face to anyone?

It’s just a matter of hitting hard enough; struck harshly, even their speech becomes gentle.

Despite being angry, everyone was keen to know why Director Yao gathered them.

"I’m reclaiming all your powers, additionally, all previous appointments are revoked and annulled!"

Everyone:...

Darn it, someone presumed dead suddenly appears, not only slapping their faces.

Now wants to reclaim the authority they hold, truly treating them as easy targets!

As someone was about to retort, Xuanyuan Yao continued: "This is a notification, not a negotiation!"

Saying that, Xuanyuan Yao stood up, heading toward the conference room door.

Upon reaching the doorway, he seemingly recalled something, turning back to the bewildered crowd.

Continuing: "Anyone resisting will have no mercy from me."

As the door closed, someone immediately started cursing aloud.