The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Capítulo 767: Chapter 768: Failing to Steal a Chicken, Losing the Rice

Shangguan Xuanjie indeed didn’t have the guts to kill Ye Nianhai, nor had he even entertained such a thought, because Ye Nianhai was too important in his eyes. Therefore, Ye Nianhai had to be fine, so that he could continuously exploit the value of Su Changfeng.

However, this time he had someone harm Ye Nianhai with the purpose of warning Su Changfeng, making him obedient in the future. If he compromised with Su Changfeng now, he would have gained nothing and lost everything.

“I’ll give you one more chance now, let go of me immediately,” Shangguan Xuanjie said through clenched teeth.

Su Changfeng not only didn’t let go but increased the force of his grip instead.

Shangguan Xuanjie’s face turned bright red, and his intake of air became less and less.

“If I kill you now, even if your people kill Ye Nianhai, your life won’t come back. Are you sure this is the scenario you want to see?” Su Changfeng’s expression was as cold as frost, like a basin of icy water slowly pouring over Shangguan Xuanjie’s head.

Instinctively gripping Su Changfeng’s hand, Shangguan Xuanjie found his struggle lacking strength. But he understood one thing: if he didn’t compromise with Su Changfeng now, his little life might indeed end today.

He gave a slight nod to Su Changfeng, which was the only gesture he could make in his current state.

Seeing this, Su Changfeng released Shangguan Xuanjie, who took greedy gulps of air, feeling that his small life was finally saved. He also realized that using such a method to pressure Su Changfeng brought him no benefits.

“Aren’t you worried that I will really kill Ye Nianhai?” Shangguan Xuanjie said with a look of reluctance.

Initially, his aim was to make Su Changfeng compromise, but now he found himself the one giving in, leaving him feeling particularly helpless in this situation.

“You don’t have the courage to do that. After all, I know very well what you desire the most. So don’t waste your efforts in the future, or else I might really kill you,” Su Changfeng said coldly.

After adjusting his breath, Shangguan Xuanjie spoke, “Now that it’s like this, let’s make a deal. In the future, my men will take good care of Ye Nianhai for you. As for you, ensure I become the Family Head of the Shangguan Family, and once I do, I’ll release Ye Nianhai, how about that?”

Su Changfeng shook his head and said, “From now on, whenever I want to see Ye Nianhai, I must be able to see her. You’d better inform your people to keep the phone ready to connect at any time.”

“Su Changfeng, don’t push your luck!” Shangguan Xuanjie said coldly.

“Do you still want the position of Family Head of the Shangguan Family?” Su Changfeng said with a calm expression.

Shangguan Xuanjie now regretted so much he wanted to hit his head against the wall. Only now did he understand what it meant to lose the bait while trying to steal the chicken. Harming Ye Nianhai brought no benefits and instead gave Su Changfeng leverage over him.

He knew the reason for the threat, but he couldn’t ignore the position of the Family Head of the Shangguan Family.

“Fine, I agree,” Shangguan Sichen had no choice but to say.

“Inform your men immediately. I want to see the entire process of Ye Nianhai going to the hospital,” Su Changfeng said and then turned to leave.

After returning to his room, Su Changfeng made a video call, which was quickly connected on the other side, though the person who had spoken earlier remained silent, probably now feeling a great deal of reluctance.

Su Changfeng watched the video of Ye Nianhai, whose crying was particularly soft, perhaps the only action she could take to express her pain currently.

Tears flashed in Su Changfeng’s eyes. After watching the entire process of Ye Nianhai going to the hospital and being told everything was fine, he ended the call.

In another room at the Shangguan Family’s castle.

Mu Tian wore a solemn expression, having remained silent for a long time without speaking.

Wu Wen stood beside him in fear. Losing to Su Changfeng was a disgrace to him, and he could not account for it to Mu Tian; he was especially afraid Mu Tian would hold him accountable at this moment.

“Master, I’m terribly sorry, I was too careless,” Wu Wen said, bowing his head.

Mu Tian took a deep breath. It wasn’t anger towards Wu Wen but rather Su Changfeng’s strength that weighed on him. His current position could not determine Su Changfeng’s fate.

Against a great family like the Shangguan Family, Mu Tian, as a member of Tuo Shi, held an exalted status.

Yet, within Tuo Shi, Mu Tian was only a minor figure; otherwise, he wouldn’t be doing such errands.

This mysterious organization, which surpasses the secular world, possesses unknown power levels, which Mu Tian had not fully understood, but one thing was clear to him now.

With his current position, he cannot decide how to deal with Su Changfeng.

If he reports this matter to someone of higher status, he should not expect to gain any benefits from the Shangguan Family, which, in his eyes, would be a significant loss.

Conceal and not report it?

When this thought appeared in Mu Tian’s mind, he was terrified even before taking action, for if the concealment was discovered, his end would be nothing short of death.

“Wu Wen, between money and life, which do you think is more important?” Mu Tian asked Wu Wen.

At these words, Wu Wen frowned, not understanding why Mu Tian posed this question to him.

But if he had to choose, he would certainly choose life, after all, what good is wealth if you don’t live to enjoy it?

“Master, life is definitely more important. If I lose my life, I can’t enjoy any amount of money,” Wu Wen replied.

“You can get 100% of the money, but there’s a 50% chance of losing your life. How would you choose?” Mu Tian continued to ask.

“I’d still choose life. Living in constant fear would also be a torment,” Wu Wen said.

Mu Tian nodded and said, “In fact, within Tuo Shi, a significant number can’t escape the love of wealth. Some say the secular struggles are merely a childish game, but none would refuse to enjoy riches and glory.”