However, Lei Hadun was not foolish. These were truly turbulent times, with various factions vying for power, mutually harming each other being a common occurrence.
Especially Ye Cangtian of the Hidden Group, who had finally broken free. He was bound to have accumulated much anger, and seeking revenge on the Hall of Light was only natural.
With this thought, Lei Hadun asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Ye, how can you prove that what you say is true?"
"I apologize, I have no evidence."
"However, actions speak louder than words. It won't be long before the Tamu Mercenary Group reaches the Hell Gate Islands. Then you will understand everything!"
Ye Cangtian said calmly.
Looking at Ye Cangtian's composed expression, Lei Hadun found no trace of deceit and his brows furrowed.
After a moment, he slowly said, "Mr. Ye, there is no way to verify what you have said. Let me ask you another question: why are you telling us this, and what are your intentions?"
"No intentions."
Ye Cangtian took a puff of his cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring, and said, "The reason I am telling you this is simply because I don't want you to be annexed."
"Heh."
Hearing this, Lei Hadun let out a cold laugh, his eyes flashing with deep disdain.
"You don't want the Hall of Light to annex us?"
"I suspect you Chinese also have ulterior motives towards us!"
Lei Hadun said coldly. There was no such thing as selfless love in this world.
The Lightning Mercenary Group had no prior friendship with China. In fact, there had been some conflicts before.
Under such circumstances, would China be so kind as to send people to notify them from afar?
Without any requests, who would believe it!
In his opinion, the more Ye Cangtian appeared to want nothing in return, the more hypocritical he actually was!
"I've said all I can. Believe it or not, it's up to you!"
"But I must also tell you that the Dark Association is aware of the Hall of Light's actions, and they will likely not let it slide!"
"You should pray for yourself!"
Seeing Lei Hadun's stubbornness, Ye Cangtian felt a surge of anger. He glanced at him, then turned to leave.
When he reached the doorway, he stopped and said, "Destroying you is not difficult for me. I hope you will use your pig's brain to think carefully! This is my number..."
He casually tossed a business card over, and then Ye Cangtian left the command tent directly.
...
"Where is he? Where is he!"
Not long after Ye Cangtian left, Charlie woke from his stupor, looking around frantically for Ye Cangtian.
His teeth had been knocked out, and he spoke with a lisp.
He truly couldn't stand this insult.
"Stop looking, Ye Cangtian is already gone."
A voice came, and Charlie looked at Lei Hadun blankly, his face gradually turning grim.
"Commander, I've been beaten into this state, and you just let him go like that?"
Charlie questioned resentfully.
"Could I not let him go?"
Lei Hadun said irritably.
He would have liked to eliminate Ye Cangtian and then present Ye Cangtian's head to the Hall of Light to claim a reward.
But Ye Cangtian's strength was terrifying. With just one kick, he had almost crippled Charlie.
Such strength, even if Ye Cangtian were to be eliminated, the Lightning Mercenary Group would likely suffer heavy losses.
Furthermore, they had not yet ascertained Ye Cangtian's background. What if it wasn't just Ye Cangtian who had come this time? The trouble would be even greater.
Therefore, letting Ye Cangtian go at this stage was the wisest choice.
"Alright, since he's gone, we'll let him off for now!"
Hearing Lei Hadun's words, Charlie's resentment grew, but the matter had come to this, and he had no choice but to swallow his pride.
"Report!"
Just then, a mercenary burst into the large tent.
He walked directly to Lei Hadun, bowed respectfully, and said, "Report, someone from the Tamu Mercenary Group has arrived..."
The Tamu Mercenary Group?
Upon hearing this, Lei Hadun's expression instantly changed.
What Ye Cangtian said was true! The Tamu Mercenary Group had indeed arrived!
Could it be that the Hall of Light had set a trap for the Lightning Mercenary Group and intended to annex them?
"Please!"
Thinking this, Lei Hadun squeezed out a word.
Perhaps he was overthinking it. What if he was overthinking it? He should listen to the other party first.
A moment later.
The door of the command tent opened, and a burly man in camouflage uniform and high military boots walked in.
The man had a cigar clenched in his mouth, and his tilted head seemed to be looking at people with his chin.
"Let me introduce myself, I am a squad leader of the Tamu Mercenary Group, Jackal."
Upon hearing the man's words, Lei Hadun and Charlie's faces immediately turned grim.
Just a squad leader, yet he was so arrogant and condescending, completely unaware of his own place.
From Ye Cang's attitude, the two of them understood one thing.
The Hall of Light was likely truly going to make a move against the Lightning Mercenary Group this time.
It was simple logic: if the Hall of Light had no such intentions, Jackal, no matter how bold, would not dare to be so overbearing!
Thinking this, Lei Hadun glanced at Jackal and said faintly, "Brother Jackal, what brings you here today?"
"You can call Brother Jackal? Do you not know your own place?"
"You should call me Lord Jackal!"
Jackal glared fiercely at Lei Hadun.
Although his position was low, in his view, he was equivalent to an envoy of the Hall of Light, and his status was naturally exceptionally noble.
Insignificant figures like Lei Hadun should naturally show him respect.
"Jackal, you're looking for death!"
As the words fell, Charlie beside him immediately became enraged. He could tolerate Ye Cangtian not respecting Lei Hadun.
After all, Ye Cangtian had the strength.
But what was Jackal?
The next moment, Charlie lunged forward, raising his hand. Just as he was about to strike, he was stopped by Lei Hadun.
He still didn't know the purpose of Jackal's visit, so it was best not to act for now.
In fact, he still held a sliver of hope, believing that the Hall of Light would not betray them.
"Lord Jackal, please state your business."
Lei Hadun lowered his stance and spoke slowly.
Hmph!
Hearing Lei Hadun's voice, Jackal snorted coldly. Since Lei Hadun had bowed his head, he would let it go.
He glared fiercely at Charlie, then looked at Lei Hadun and said, "I am ordered by Lord Chandler to demand that you lead all your subordinates to surrender to the Tamu Mercenary Group before sunset today!"
"What!"
Upon hearing this, Lei Hadun's last shred of hope was instantly shattered.
It turned out everything was true. The Hall of Light had indeed acted treacherously, dug a pit for various factions, and then prepared to annex all of them.
Thinking this, Lei Hadun's gaze turned extremely cold, and he said, "Jackal, what if our Lightning Mercenary Group does not surrender?"
"Lei Hadun, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
"If you do not surrender, then the Tamu Mercenary Group will directly eliminate you!"
"You must know that your Lightning Mercenary Group's strength has greatly diminished, and you cannot hold us off for long!"
Jackal frowned upon hearing this.
He had thought everything would be resolved smoothly, and that Lei Hadun would compromise as soon as he spoke.
But who knew that Lei Hadun would become defiant instead? This ignited a killing intent within him.
"Hmph, the Tamu Mercenary Group is indeed powerful, but it's not that easy to destroy the Lightning Mercenary Group."
"Go back and tell Chandler that I refuse to surrender. If he has the guts, let him bring his men to destroy me!"
Lei Hadun snorted coldly and waved his hand dismissively.
Seeing this, Charlie stepped forward, his expression grim, and said, "Scram! I advise you to stop talking, or I might just twist your head off!"
"You!"
Jackal wanted to persuade them further, but ultimately gave up.
Charlie's killing intent was no joke. If they truly fought, he wasn't confident he could leave safely, so he eventually chose to remain silent.
With a cold snort, he left the command tent.