Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 565: Chapter 564: Is Su Yang Dead?

Zhao Wunian waved his hand and smiled, ”Thank you all, but since I’m the one who invited you here, it’s only natural that I should lead the way. However, I wonder which brother is willing to explore the path with me?”

Upon hearing these words, only three people raised their hands to speak; the rest fell into silence. After all, it was dangerous up ahead, and who knew what could happen if they went to scout out the path?

”We’re short on hands,” scratched his head, Zhao Wunian suddenly turned to Su Yang beside him and smiled, ”Brother Su, could you please accompany us in the lead to scout the path?”

Su Yang sneered inwardly. He knew perfectly well that Zhao Wunian’s so-called scouting was nothing but a deliberate attempt to target him. He wanted to put Su Yang at the very front so that if Feng Wenchuan and the others launched an ambush, Zhao Wunian would surely be the first to shove Su Yang forward.

”I don’t really want to be in front,” Su Yang replied with a faint smile.

His words immediately drew disdain from many around them.

”Young Master Zhao is inviting you; he’s showing you favor. What’s the matter with you, refusing an offer like this? You really don’t know when to appreciate a good thing!”

”All talk, yet it’s just the fear of death. Ah, the young people of today, really not as good as the previous generations. If you’re so afraid to die, why did you come to River God Mountain in the first place?”

”Otherwise, why stick around the Zhao Family? You just want their protection to help you get in. Hey, kid, if you’re receiving the Zhao Family’s protection, you should do something in return. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world!”

Amidst the mockery of the crowd, Su Yang maintained his smile as if he heard none of it.

Wang Qian, on the other hand, couldn’t keep his composure and said in a deep voice, ”Young Master Zhao, I’ll scout the path ahead with you!”

Zhao Wunian glanced at Wang Qian, not really caring inside. His real target was Su Yang; Wang Qian was of no consequence. If Su Yang didn’t take the lead, then his plan would be wasted.

Of course, on the surface, Zhao Wunian still expressed his gratitude, ”Thank you, Young Master Wang. You truly have courage and insight!”

Implicitly, this meant that if Su Yang didn’t walk in front with him, he lacked courage.

The jeering from the crowd grew even worse, and just then, Zhao Wuyuan suddenly stepped in front of Su Yang and shouted angrily, ”You, roll to the front!”

”Why should I go?” Su Yang asked back.

”There’s no reason. I just want you to go to the front, what’s wrong with that?” Zhao Wuyuan replied coldly, ”Do you have a problem with it?”

Su Yang frowned slightly. Just then, Lin Zhenshan suddenly spoke up, ”Young Master Zhao, how about I walk ahead with you? Brother Su, could you please take care of Niuniu for me?”

Lin Zhenshan was grateful to Su Yang and wanted to take his place at the front, seeing how things were unfolding. After all, he too was at the Integration Realm, so being at the front could be somewhat safer.

Zhao Wunian didn’t speak, but Zhao Wuyuan looked even more disdainful and coldly said, ”Hey, Su, you’re not thinking of letting an elderly man take your place at the forefront and risk his life, are you? I’ve seen plenty of cowards, but someone as cowardly as you, this is my first time encountering one!”

Lin Zhenshan said, ”No problem, I still have some strength. It might be better if I walk at the front...”

”Never mind, I’ll go!” Su Yang interrupted Lin Zhenshan, understanding the situation. Zhao Wunian was targeting him. If he didn’t take the lead, it would never work.

”Young Master Su...” Lin Zhenshan’s expression changed slightly.

Su Yang just smiled and gestured with his hand, ”It’s alright, what’s the worst that could happen in there? I’ll be fine!”

Looking at Su Yang’s expression, Lin Zhenshan sighed and said in a low voice, ”Young Master Su, please take good care of yourself.”

Then, Lin Zhenshan turned to Wang Qian and said sternly, ”Wang Qian, remember to protect Young Master Su!”

”Got it!” Wang Qian replied coldly, his eyes filled with resentment as he looked at Su Yang. Protect Su Yang? He thought it was already polite of him not to kill Su Yang, and he was still figuring out how to harm Su Yang!

After arranging the manpower, Zhao Wunian led Su Yang, Wang Qian, and a few others at the very front, while the rest followed at a distance of twenty to thirty meters behind. This way, if any accident happened up ahead, Zhao Wunian and his group could promptly send a signal for those behind to respond urgently.

In reality, Su Yang knew perfectly well that this arrangement was nonsense. What could possibly be spotted with such a short distance between them? To put it plainly, Zhao Wunian did this deliberately to bring Su Yang to the front, using him as a target to lure the people from Feng Wenchuan’s side, then letting them kill Su Yang. By doing so, he could exploit the situation to his advantage.

The group walked for about five minutes before arriving near a lake.

”Everyone be careful, there are big fish in the lake and wild beasts nearby; it’s very dangerous!” Zhao Wunian announced in a serious tone.

The group became more vigilant, and at that moment, several people suddenly leaped down from a tree beside them and charged over. The one leading them was Feng Wenchuan himself. He struck with the speed of lightning, aiming directly at Zhao Wunian.

Zhao Wunian, who was already on guard, saw this and immediately shouted, ”Su Brothers, be careful!”

Zhao Wunian quickly leaped forward, rushed behind Su Yang, and fiercely pushed Su Yang forward.

Without any defenses, Su Yang was pushed forward by Zhao Wunian, heading straight towards Feng Wenchuan.

Feng Wenchuan, seeing it was one of Zhao Wunian’s men, naturally showed no mercy. His palms struck Su Yang’s chest heavily, sending Su Yang flying into the distance.

Su Yang, like a kite with its string cut, fell directly into the distant lake and quickly sank.

”Su Brothers!” Zhao Wunian let out a heartbreaking shout as if he was stricken with grief.

Feng Wenchuan, however, didn’t care about that and lunged at Zhao Wunian again, bellowing, ”Zhao Wunian, prepare to die!”

Twenty more people surrounded them, enclosing Zhao Wunian and his few companions in the middle.

Wang Qian turned pale with fright; he hadn’t expected to fall into such an ambush. His strength was too weak compared to the others; facing so many people, he couldn’t resist at all.

Just then, Lin Zhenshan suddenly rushed over from behind, shouting anxiously, ”What happened to Brother Su?”

Being at the Integration Realm, Lin Zhenshan took a few jumps and landed quickly at the scene, countering Feng Wenchuan with a strike as soon as he acted.

He looked around and didn’t see Su Yang, his expression turning even more anxious as he yelled, ”Wang Qian, what happened to Brother Su?”

”He’s dead!” Wang Qian shouted back, his mood quite jubilant.

”What?” Lin Zhenshan was stunned.

At that moment, Zhao Wunian also seized the opportunity to retreat and roared, ”Feng Wenchuan, how dare you kill my brother, I swear I won’t share the sky with you!”

Zhao Wunian’s men also rushed over, but by then, they had been encircled as well. After all, Feng Wenchuan’s side outnumbered them by far!