Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 722: Chapter 721 Old Comrades-in-Arms

Su Yang had come all the way from Hanxi Province, and once he had inquired about the location of the Qi Family of Wanhu, he came straight here.

Actually, he had arrived earlier, but did not go in directly, opting first to find out if Qi Zhian had returned.

He was here specifically for Qi Zhian this time, and if Zhian was not present, he had no plans to act hastily. After all, he bore no grudge against the Qi Family of Wanhu; his sole purpose was to kill Qi Zhian.

If the Qi Family of Wanhu were reasonable, then he would not seek enmity with them. If they were to protect Qi Zhian unreasonably, that’s when Su Yang would fully turn against the Qi Family of Wanhu.

Now, having received news of Qi Zhian’s return, he had come over especially.

Upon seeing this man, Su Yang was also surprised, ”Hu Yong?”

Su Yang recognized the man as a comrade from his early days in the military. However, their time together was short; less than two weeks after Su Yang joined the military, he was transferred to the Blood Wolf Squad. He would occasionally meet Hu Yong, but not often.

Later, Hu Yong was discharged a year before Su Yang; he had not expected to encounter him here.

Everyone present was astonished, and the middle-aged man who had spoken earlier furrowed his brows, ”You know each other?”

Hu Yong hurriedly smiled, ”Captain, this is my comrade. We used to serve together in the army.”

”Oh,” the captain nodded slowly and then looked Su Yang over again, his gaze still carrying a trace of vigilance.

Excitedly approaching Su Yang, Hu Yong laughed, ”Su Yang, I really didn’t expect to see you here. It’s been many years, what brings you here?”

”Just taking a stroll,” Su Yang replied with a light smile. His relationship with Hu Yong wasn’t deep, but they were comrades after all, and he was quite happy to meet him here.

”Strolling around here?” Hu Yong looked bewildered—this was the Qi Family’s outer courtyard in Wanhu, who would come here just to wander about?

The others’ gazes towards Su Yang grew even more wary; normally, if someone had no business, they wouldn’t just wander into the Qi Family of Wanhu’s grounds. Although the Qi Family opened their doors to the public, in truth, not many would visit, and only an occasional tour group with high expenses would come by.

For Su Yang to come alone like this was highly abnormal. The Qi Family of Wanhu usually wouldn’t receive such a person.

Thus, everyone couldn’t help but speculate whether Su Yang had some connection with the Qi Family of Wanhu. Otherwise, how could he have come here?

After all, in this outer courtyard of the Qi Family, they did employ some people to guard the entrance, and it was said that every year ex-military personnel would come here to enlist. Could it be that Su Yang was one of the guards?

”Are you just strolling, or are you on patrol?” a middle-aged man asked coldly.

This question made everyone else even more cautious. After all, they had come to seek a confrontation with the Qi Family of Wanhu—it was essentially looking for trouble—and encountering a guard at such a time could lead to complications.

With a glance, Su Yang pretty much understood what these people were here for. He smiled faintly and said, ”I’m just here for a stroll, I have no relationship with the Qi Family of Wanhu!”

”Really?” The middle-aged man’s face still bore traces of disbelief.

Su Yang smiled lightly and said nothing, feeling better upon meeting an old comrade and not wishing to quibble too much with these people.

At that moment, someone came out of the main gate, shifting everyone’s attention away.

Hu Yong quietly walked up to Su Yang and whispered, ”Su Yang, if you’re just here for fun, then don’t stay around. This is the Qi Family of Wanhu, and ordinary people can’t just come and go as they please.”

Before Su Yang could speak, the middle-aged man suddenly said, ”You can’t leave.”

”Ah?” Hu Yong was startled. ”Why not?”

The squad leader looked over in surprise, and the middle-aged man said coldly, ”Just because he said he was wandering around here, does that mean it’s true? Who knows if he might make a phone call after turning the corner to tip someone off? We’re here to demand an explanation from the Qi family’s patriarch. If he calls them, those young masters might get the message and slip away quietly, then who would we go to for corroboration?”

All at once, everyone understood and turned to look at Su Yang with stern voices, ”You can’t leave!”

An embarrassed look crossed Hu Yong’s face as he turned to the squad leader. The squad leader frowned as well, glancing at Hu Yong, ”Take him with us.”

”Captain, he’s my comrade, he would definitely not deceive me,” Hu Yong said anxiously.

”Since he’s a comrade, what’s wrong with him accompanying you for a bit?” the squad leader said coldly. ”Come along and help, I’ll pay him for a day’s work.”

Hu Yong’s face showed his dilemma and he whispered, ”Captain, this is the Qi Family of Wanhu. Su Yang doesn’t know anything about what’s going on, that’s why he ended up here. We can’t get him involved in this...”

”What’s the harm in just walking around? Can that kill him?” the middle-aged man scoffed. ”Is this the kind of soldier you are? So afraid of death, were you cooks in the military or what?”

Hu Yong’s face changed slightly, and he said urgently, ”How are we afraid of death? What kind of way is that to talk?”

”What’s wrong with the way I talk!” the middle-aged man retorted coldly. ”I’m just asking you to enter the Qi Family of Wanhu, look how scared you all are. If you’re that scared, then just buzz off. You want to earn their money but also want to live a long life without risks, where is there such a good deal?”

Hu Yong was about to argue back, but the squad leader said sternly, ”Enough, Hu Yong, stop talking. Let your comrade join us, and I’ll share the money I get with him!”

Anxious, Hu Yong wanted to speak, but Su Yang spoke up first, ”In that case, I’ll thank the captain in advance.”

”Ah?” Hu Yong was startled. He had said so much because he didn’t want Su Yang to enter the Qi Family of Wanhu. Who would have thought that Su Yang would agree so readily?

The squad leader nodded, not saying anything, but the look he gave Su Yang had an added trace of contempt.

Comrades or not, when it comes down to it, isn’t it all about money? As soon as the price is right, you’re ready to follow!

Feeling extremely awkward, Hu Yong pulled Su Yang aside and murmured, ”Su Yang, this is the Qi Family of Wanhu. We’re here to complain about some of the Qi family’s heads, and it might lead to a fight. You... you shouldn’t come along; the Qi family is very powerful. This behemoth is not something we can provoke, and this is not just for play...”

”It’s okay,” Su Yang said with a light smile. ”I’m just going over to have a look around. What could they possibly do to me?”

”You really don’t understand how formidable the Qi Family of Wanhu is!” Hu Yong sighed softly, whispering, ”Take my advice, you really shouldn’t be trying to make this money...”

”Don’t worry, nothing will happen. I’ll just follow without saying a word, not doing anything,” Su Yang reassured, patting Hu Yong’s shoulder with a faint smile. ”Besides, do you think they would let me go now?”

Hu Yong’s face was filled with bitterness, which was indeed true; these people wouldn’t let Su Yang go now.

”Then after we get in there, stay behind me, don’t wander off, and don’t talk nonsense!” Hu Yong instructed in a low voice.