Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 809: Chapter 808: Subduing the Hu Family

”That’s also true!” Su Yang nodded slowly, ”If I made you hand over all the industries in Liuan City, the Hu Family would basically collapse, which indeed would make things difficult.”

The people of the Hu Family breathed a sigh of relief, grateful they had persuaded Su Yang.

However, what Su Yang said next nearly made them spit blood.

”Since that’s the case, might as well kill off all your Hu Family. After all, without the industries in Liuan City, you’re done for anyway. Might as well put you out of your misery, to spare you from begging on the streets, right?”

Sitting next to Zhao Ping’an, Fu Dewei and his daughter almost choked, finding Su Yang’s logic impossible to engage with in conversation.

The people of the Hu Family almost fell off their chairs, their eyeballs nearly popping out. Wasn’t Su Yang being a little too decisive? To just kill them all outright?

”Master Su, Master Su, we... we...” the Elder of the Hu Family, sweating profusely, tried to reason with Su Yang, but didn’t know where to start. This was Su Yang, a man who could slaughter freely even in the mighty Qi Family of Wanhu. Was he someone they could reason with?

”Master Su, we... what exactly did we do wrong...” a younger one asked in a low voice, ”Those who did wrong before have already died, you... you still want to kill us, isn’t that a bit inappropriate...”

The others from the Hu Family all looked at Su Yang. Although none dared to show their anger, they all shared the same expression. What Su Yang was doing was indeed a bit too much.

”What did you do wrong?” Su Yang said coldly. ”Do you know why I want your Hu Family to hand over the industries of Liuan City? Did you really think I was seeking compensation for Zhao Ping’an?”

The people of the Hu Family looked at each other, puzzled by what Su Yang really meant.

”How much money can ever compensate for the death of Zhao Ping’an’s father?” Su Yang said coldly.

Zhao Ping’an sighed softly; he really didn’t want the money. If his father could return, he would rather not have anything else.

”Actually, when you cooperated with those Japanese, I should have killed you all immediately. However, seeing that you recognized your faults, I gave you a chance to turn over a new leaf.”

Su Yang spoke coldly: ”I want you to hand over the industries in Liuan City because I don’t want you to collaborate with those Japanese anymore and engage in unspeakable acts behind the scenes!”

The members of the Hu Family were stunned, finally understanding Su Yang’s intent.

By giving up the industries in Liuan City, the Hu Family would essentially collapse. The Japanese only collaborated with the Hu Family because of their influence. Once the Hu Family collapsed, those Japanese would definitely not turn to them again!

The Elder of the Hu Family took a deep breath and said in a low voice: ”Master Su, we... we promise, we absolutely will not cooperate with the Japanese again. Could you... could you trust us this time?”

”Trust you?” Su Yang glanced at him coldly, ”How can I trust you? Do I need to personally watch over you in Liuan City every day?”

”No... No, that wouldn’t be necessary...” the Elder of the Hu Family said, his face filled with difficulty. If Su Yang didn’t trust them, they truly had no way to resolve this issue.

Suddenly, the Elder of the Hu Family looked towards Zhao Ping’an and quickly said, ”Master Su, how about this. Starting now, our... our Hu Family will work for Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao can manage all affairs of our Hu Family; that way, Mr. Zhao can keep an eye on us. If we... if we collaborate with the Japanese, Mr. Zhao would know immediately...”

Su Yang chuckled internally; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

He intended to support Zhao Ping’an, but it was not an easy task. Although Zhao Ping’an now had the power, he still needed a strong force to match it.

Currently, in Liuan City, the Hu Family was the strongest. If Zhao Ping’an could take charge of the Hu Family, that would be most convenient.

However, these people of the Hu Family wouldn’t let him control them easily, after all, it was a powerful, large family.

Su Yang letting Zhao Ping’an kill those people today was to establish authority. Now, these threats to the Hu Family were meant to make them willingly submit to Zhao Ping’an.

And indeed, Su Yang’s methods proved very effective.

Similarly, if the Hu Family willingly submitted to Zhao Ping’an and worked for him, that would be much more convenient. Although Zhao Ping’an’s strength had increased, it didn’t mean he could handle other matters as well. Since the Hu Family had always controlled these industries, it would save Zhao Ping’an a lot of trouble if the Hu Family continued to assist him in managing them.

However, Su Yang showed no trace of a smile, only furrowing his brow as if pondering this matter.

Seeing Su Yang’s expression, the people of the Hu Family were even more anxious. If Su Yang did not agree to their proposal, they would be in trouble.

If Su Yang disagreed, they only had two paths left: either to hand over all their family assets and be driven out of Liuan City or be killed by Su Yang.

So, after thinking it over, it seemed better to submit to Zhao Ping’an. At least that would save their lives, and by helping Zhao Ping’an, they could still retain a lot of wealth, surely a better alternative to a life of begging.

”You...” Su Yang looked at the Elder of the Hu Family skeptically and asked, ”Are you sincere?”

The Elder of the Hu Family had been on tenterhooks, fearing Su Yang would disagree. Hearing this, he was shaken and immediately said, ”Of course, we are sincere. Master Su, you can rest assured. If we ever betray you, we... we will end it ourselves!”

Su Yang looked at Zhao Ping’an and gently smiled, ”Ping’an, what’s your take?”

Zhao Ping’an nodded slightly, murmuring, ”Master Su, whatever you say, goes.”

”This is not for me to decide. After all, I won’t stay in Liuan City forever!” Su Yang chuckled softly, ”The decision is in your hands, you may do as you see fit.”

The people of the Hu Family all eagerly watched Zhao Ping’an, with their lives hanging in his hands. If Zhao Ping’an said no, they were done for.

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Ping’an slowly nodded, ”Since the Hu Family recognizes their mistakes, and this time, it hasn’t caused irreparable damage, let’s give them a chance to amend their ways. I... I accept the proposal of the Hu Family...”

The people of the Hu Family were overjoyed, some with eyes brimming with tears. Zhao Ping’an’s statement had saved their lives and preserved their assets.

Even some who had previously spoken disrespectfully of Zhao Ping’an were now extremely remorseful. Compared to Zhao Ping’an’s generosity, they were far too petty.