Leader Zhao Dong had just left, and Hong Lie arrived right afterward.
At the entrance of the Musashi Hall, Hong Lie paused for a moment when he saw the old man, his heart skipped a beat, and he respectfully performed a military salute.
"Old Leader."
Zhao Dong, still in the car, wore a broad smile and waved his hand.
Hong Lie stepped forward, and Zhao Dong gently patted Hong Lie's shoulder, transmitting a message through spiritual power.
It took a long while after the old man left for Hong Lie to snap out of it.
Hong Lie was still in the new recruit stage, while the old man was already a General Level leader in the Southern War Zone, and Hong Lie was personally promoted by Zhao Dong—a leader of several decades.
The old leader had just said meaningfully:
"Xiaohong, you did well this time; you've truly brought a glimmer of light back to the Southern War Zone and even to the Huaxia Military Department."
"This Su Mu, very good!"
