Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1445: Chapter 1444 Wall-Top Grass

The news of these people defecting to the Medicine Sect caused a huge uproar in the Capital City once again.

You must know, after that last battle, all the major families in the Capital City had already completely admitted defeat. Moreover, everyone had promised Su Yang that no matter what happened in the future, at most they would remain neutral and never stand in opposition to Su Yang.

But in just two days, these people immediately betrayed. Taking the Minor Rejuvenation Pills they received from Su Yang, they all ran off to the Medicine Sect, openly declaring their intent to oppose Su Yang. This behavior made many in the Capital City feel it was utterly shameless.

Switching sides like a fickle fence-sitter is bad enough, but this quick and blatant?

When Zhao Hu Zi got the news, he furiously rushed to Su Yang to report the situation.

Su Yang, however, remained calm. After hearing Zhao Hu Zi’s words, there wasn’t a trace of anger on his face, as if he had already anticipated all of this.

”How many families have allied themselves with the Medicine Sect?” Su Yang casually asked.

”Thirteen!” Zhao Hu Zi hesitated for a moment before continuing, ”There are also some others who are restless, and I suspect they’ll head to the Medicine Sect too.”

”Only thirteen?” Su Yang chuckled. ”That’s far fewer than I expected!”

Zhao Hu Zi looked at Su Yang in shock. ”Master Su, these people had all sworn to stay neutral even if something happened. But they’ve taken the Minor Rejuvenation Pills you gave them and, in just a few days, switched sides to work against us. This... this is outrageous...”

”You can’t expect everyone in this world to keep their promises, can you?” Su Yang smiled. ”Last time, over a hundred families were present. In the end, only thirteen families defected to the Medicine Sect. Frankly, I’m quite satisfied with that number. I told you back at the manor, didn’t I? I don’t need everyone to keep their word—just the majority of them will do!”

Scratching his head, Zhao Hu Zi recalled that Su Yang had indeed said this. Still, seeing these people defect to the Medicine Sect left him feeling indignant.

”Damn it, those bastards! If I ever get the chance to deal with them, I definitely won’t let them off!” Zhao Hu Zi growled through gritted teeth.

”Heh...” Su Yang chuckled lightly and patted Zhao Hu Zi on the shoulder. ”Don’t worry. Even with the Medicine Sect’s backing, these people might not gain anything in the end!”

”Really?” Zhao Hu Zi was overjoyed, quickly asking, ”Master Su, do you... have a plan?”

”A plan? Not yet.” Su Yang paused and said softly, ”Facing the combined forces of the Four Great Sects—who might even have other sects secretly aiding the Medicine Sect—a plan from me wouldn’t make much of a difference anyway.”

”Then... won’t those people end up profiting from this?” Zhao Hu Zi asked indignantly.

”Heh...” Su Yang laughed quietly. ”Do you really think the Medicine Sect values those people so much that they’d personally recruit them?”

”Then... then what do they mean by this?” Zhao Hu Zi asked, puzzled.

”It’s simple. They don’t want their own men to suffer heavy losses, so they’ve recruited these free cannon fodder.” Su Yang said. ”Put plainly, these thirteen families are just there to fight on their behalf. The irony is, these families even feel honored to be used like this. Heh...”

Thinking it through, Zhao Hu Zi realized this was true and immediately burst into laughter. ”Damn, those bastards! They actually think following the Medicine Sect will bring them benefits? Let’s see how they end up this time!”

Su Yang remained composed, returning to sit by the table. In a calm voice, he said, ”By the way, go bring Old Wang the Second over for me.”

”Got it!” Zhao Hu Zi left, and not long after, Old Wang the Second walked in, baring his yellowed teeth.

”Hey, kid, what do you want from me?” Old Wang the Second asked as he began combing his hair after sitting down.

Su Yang grinned at him, making Old Wang the Second squirm uncomfortably. ”Hey, stop staring at me like that! I don’t like men!”

”Funny, neither do I!” Su Yang replied with a laugh.

”Then turn your lecherous gaze somewhere else!” Old Wang the Second snapped. ”Cut the crap. What do you need?”

”When are you leaving?” Su Yang suddenly asked.

”Leaving? Leaving where?” Old Wang the Second was taken aback.

”Leaving the Capital City,” Su Yang replied softly. ”If you don’t go soon, it’ll be too late. The Medicine Sect won’t spare me!”

Old Wang the Second set down his comb and glared at Su Yang. ”Hey, kid, do you really think I’m that disloyal? You’re gearing up for a fight tonight, and you think we’d just leave?”

”This is my business,” Su Yang said quietly. ”My alliance with Black Widow was strictly about matters in the Capital City. Tonight’s events are outside that agreement.”

”That may be between you and her, but it has nothing to do with me!” Old Wang the Second said firmly. ”Like it or not, I’m sort of like your second uncle. Your business is my business!”

Su Yang looked at Old Wang the Second, surprised. He truly couldn’t figure out what the man was thinking.

Su Yang knew very well that Old Wang the Second and his companions were people under Black Widow’s faction.

To Su Yang, the greatest value of these individuals staying by his side had been to defeat the Su Family of Yanbei and draw out their main force.

Now that the main force of the Su Family of Yanbei had emerged, Su Yang had already received word that Black Widow had left the Capital City, most likely to deal with the Su Family of Yanbei.

Logically, Old Wang the Second and the others should’ve gone with Black Widow. Yet here they were, still staying by Su Yang’s side, which baffled him.

Could it be that Black Widow was so magnanimous as to support him in this matter as well?

But this time, the opponents included the Ten Great Sects!

It wasn’t just the Medicine Sect—other forces among the Ten Great Sects were involved, too!

Though Black Widow was formidable, she was known for her low profile and cautious actions. In all her years in the Capital City, she had never openly clashed with the Martial Champion, illustrating her careful and measured nature.

This time, letting Old Wang the Second and the other two stay around was entirely out of character for her. By helping Su Yang, she would undoubtedly invite a lot of trouble for herself. Had she not considered the consequences?

Su Yang took a deep breath, feeling an unexpected sense of gratitude rise within him.