572: Chapter 561 572: Chapter 561 “Lao Si is a lone figure with half Japanese blood,” Situ said, nodding towards Song Yun with a man who, despite being about 1.6 meters tall, had an extraordinarily fierce and malevolent face, “Brother Song, nice to meet you.”
“Lao Wu is Xiao Hua, yes, this person right here,” Situ pointed at a man exuding an effeminate aura.
“Brother Song, nice to meet you.
People call me Xiao Hua, but you can also call me Huahua!” said the man with the effeminate air, with a shy voice and a gentle, charming demeanor.
If it hadn’t been for this man’s swift kick at Meng Ku earlier, Song Yun wouldn’t have realized that such a seemingly effeminate man could deliver blows quicker and more ferociously than any other tough guys he knew.
“This is our group of five.
We’ve followed Boss Lei Long for many years.
Now that Boss Lei Long has met with misfortune, he told us to come and join Brother Song.
We figured that just the five of us seeking revenge for Boss Lei Long was an impossible task.
So, we hope that Brother Song can lead us to avenge Boss Lei Long.
And when the day of vengeance comes, Boss Lei Long also left something for you,” Situ said, bowing slightly.
“Boss Lei Long…
is he really gone?” Song Yun asked, frowning.
“This…
we’re actually not sure either,” Situ replied earnestly.
“That day, Boss Lei Long said he was going out to meet an important old friend, so he didn’t want us to follow.
But shortly after, he called us, saying he was being pursued.
It was definitely too late for us to rescue him, so Boss Lei Long left us with some instructions, and I’m sure he must have tried to call you too?”
“I didn’t receive any calls during my time in prison, so does this mean Boss Lei Long might not have been harmed after all?”
“It should be so.
According to the news we got from Beijing, Boss Lei Long’s car plunged into the river with him inside.
The car was riddled with bullet holes, but Boss Lei Long’s body has never been found.”
“I see,” Song Yun nodded.
“Wang Hu, take these five new brothers and settle them in.
Situ, you are now the captain of this five-person team.
I don’t ask for much, just keep an eye on your men.
When I need your help, you have to come at once.
Whatever Boss Lei Long promised you, my Shura Alliance will do the same.
But if you dare mess up, then I’ll have to apologize to Boss Lei Long.”
“Thanks, Brother Song.
We’ve returned from foreign battlefields; we well understand the importance of loyalty.
So, please watch our performance,” Situ said seriously.
“Wang Hu, take them to rest,” Song Yun gestured to Wang Hu, who nodded and said to the five, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to find a place to stay.”
The five nodded and followed Wang Hu out of the office.
“Boss, are we just taking them in like this?” Meng Ku tucked his dagger back into his sleeve and asked Song Yun.
“Heh, don’t you think it’s nice to have some help in storming castles?” Song Yun said with a smile.
“But…
who knows if these people are moles sent by Lei Long or Lei Long’s pawns?”
“Ha, who cares?” Song Yun said, tapping his leg, “Our goal is simple—to let them clash with the new Thirteen Grand Protectors.
With them and our own guys, we should be able to match them.
We’ve always had a shortage of top fighters, and now people are coming to us, begging to be of use.
Whether they are pawns or moles, sometimes, even if they belong to the other side, they can be more effective than our own people if used correctly,” Song Yun stood up.
“These guys are all tough nuts; they won’t understand what an order is without a little suffering.
Today was just the first display of authority.
Find time to take them to play with Jue Wu and Black Flood Dragon.
Let them see that there are mountains beyond mountains, and there are people beyond people.”
“Are you praising me or belittling me, Boss?
I can’t even beat you,” Jue Wu said with a laugh, then his expression turned serious.
“That Xiao Hua, honestly, has good skills.
I tried him just now; his strength and technique are both superior.
Although he’s a bit behind me, you see, he’s barely in his twenties.
A promising young man like this, if trained well, will surely be a heavy hitter on the Dragon List.
It’s just unclear whether we can fully win him over.”
Song Yun nodded.
“Each of these five has their unique skills.
Take Situ’s use of gunpowder; it’s almost reached the realm of the unfathomable.
And that Zhang Bao, I’ve heard, has always been Lei Long’s brain trust.
Back then, Zhang Bao advised Lei Long not to get too close to certain people, and it turns out Zhang Bao was right.”
“And that Guan Yin, from the way he moves his wrist, I can tell he really knows his hand skills.
We both wield blades, so it’s easy to see.
I reckon he and Meng Ku could be on par.
As for Lao Si, he must be a master at close-quarters combat.
Look at his height and muscle density; even if you, Jue Wu, were to fight him hand-to-hand, you might not get the upper hand.
These people are one in a million.
Sadly, another group died.
Fierce Tiger indeed had several decades of heritage; it’s really not something my Shura Alliance can compete with, no wonder Situ is so proud.
In their eyes, we’re just country bumpkins.”
“Heh, but now, don’t they still have to obey the country bumpkin’s orders?
These days, it all comes down to who has the bigger fist,” Meng Ku laughed.
“True, which is why if we can turn those five into our claws, then our fist will be even bigger,” Song Yun stood up and said to Jue Wu.
“Let’s not take this lightly, though.
I always feel Lei Long isn’t as simple or as easy-going as he seems.
If he’s dead, then everything is easy; we’ll slowly win over these five.
But if he’s not dead, we’ll have to be on our guard, lest we do all the work and someone else reaps the rewards.
Oh, and Jue Wu, remind Zhao Yan to keep a closer eye on the situation with Fierce Tiger, and see if Lei Ting and Da Long are aware of Lei Long’s status.”
“Understood!” Jue Wu nodded.
“Alright then, that’s pretty much it.
Everyone needs to be careful in the coming days.
Don’t find yourself alone and get ambushed.
Breaking an arm or a leg is one thing, but if you lose your life, that’s no joke, right?” Song Yun said with a smile.
“We’ll be careful,” Meng Ku said earnestly.
“Since that incident with Zhao Yan, we’ve been making sure to stick together when we go out.”