Su Yang had long disliked Shangguan Yi's arrogant and overbearing demeanor and decided to torment him thoroughly today before exchanging hostages with Shangguan Zhongtang.
"By the way, I heard you and Wan Jun are engaged through a prearranged marriage by your parents. Take a look at these photos."
Shangguan Yi's face was pressed against the ground. He would rather eat dirt than look at those photos again.
Shangguan Yi had long heard that Duan Wan Jun and Su Yang had a very ambiguous relationship, and he guessed that they had slept together.
"Shangguan Yi, back when you first came to Songhai, the entire city welcomed you, with everyone fawning over you. Countless women threw themselves at you, making people sigh about your privileged background.
Originally, that was fine. If you wanted to be the director of the Songhai Security Bureau, that was your business. But you shouldn't have repeatedly provoked my bottom line and then captured my woman to threaten me!
Since that's the case, this young master can only play with you to the end! Your father and son dare to detain the commander of the Zhenguo Army. Your Shangguan family is simply too arrogant!"
The more Su Yang thought about it, the angrier he became. He ordered Chu Tianye to forcibly open Shangguan Yi's eyes.
Seeing the photos of Duan Wan Jun sitting on Su Yang's lap, Shangguan Yi felt even more despair and heartache at this moment.
"Su Yang, if you have the guts, kill me. Do you dare?"
"Oh ho! When did you become so brave? Weren't you scared incontinent by the gunfight earlier?"
Su Yang looked at Shangguan Yi's crotch. A large, dried yellow stain of feces was still clearly visible.
"Su Yang, you'd better not fall into my hands, or I will surely make your life worse than death!"
Shangguan Yi gritted his teeth in anger, biting his lips until they bled.
As the sole heir of the noble Shangguan family, his status was extremely high. He had never suffered such humiliation.
Su Yang was not flustered at all. Only one of him and the Shangguan family could survive.
A complete break was inevitable.
"Chu Tianye, throw him into the river to wash him clean. Prepare to depart!"
"Yes, boss!"
Chu Tianye lifted Shangguan Yi with one hand and threw him into the river to wash away the dirt.
...
Meanwhile.
Shi Wuzun's disciple, Jixiang Sanbao, arrived with his subordinates to meet Su Yang.
Nangong Weiyang smiled faintly, "Mr. Su, we meet again."
"Vixen!"
Sakuraba Sōgetsu grumbled and turned her head away, not wanting to look at Nangong Weiyang.
Su Yang was completely unaware and didn't think much of it.
"Miss Nangong, have all your people arrived?"
"Most of them have been dispatched to the Shangguan family to stand guard. Too many would be inconvenient for operations."
Nangong Weiyang claimed to have three thousand subordinates, but only three hundred had arrived.
Su Yang pondered for a moment, "I will exchange hostages with the Shangguan family later. You provide support from behind. If they make a move, you don't need to hold back!"
"Okay, let's depart! It's quite a distance from the Fifth Ring to the Inner Ring. We should exchange for our teacher soon to avoid any prolonged complications."
Nangong Weiyang was already eager to exchange for the hostage and directed her subordinates to get into the cars.
On Chu Tianye's side, he carried the dripping wet Shangguan Yi onto a large truck.
Everything was ready, only the east wind was missing.
"Depart!"
Su Yang waved his hand, and everyone got into the cars, heading for their destination.
On the way forward.
Mo Gaowei was driving, with Shen Qiu in the passenger seat observing and directing the vehicles.
In the back seat, Su Yang was sandwiched between two women.
Sakuraba Sōgetsu crossed her arms, her gaze fixed intently on Nangong Weiyang.
"Miss, why are you staring at me like that?" Nangong Weiyang looked bewildered.
"Miss Nangong, are you that forgetful? Weren't we chatting on WeChat last night?"
"I see. It seems you have a good relationship with Su Yang."
"Of course, my man is the best!"
Sakuraba Sōgetsu intentionally declared her territory, holding Su Yang's arm with both hands.
Su Yang only realized what was happening later. He took out his phone and looked through the chat records of the two women.
At first glance, he was speechless.
Sakuraba Sōgetsu's jealousy was evident, and she was becoming increasingly dependent on Su Yang, very possessive of her "food."
As for the messages from Nangong Weiyang, Su Yang found them a bit difficult to understand.
It mentioned that Shi Wuzun had introduced Nangong Weiyang and intended to set up Su Yang and Nangong Weiyang together.
Nangong Weiyang also said that her affection for Su Yang began with his looks, but it was more about his talent.
Su Yang frowned. According to the information he had, Nangong Weiyang was Shi Wuzun's prized disciple.
She currently held the position of legion commander in the Zhenguo Army and was one of the candidates for the next commander.
Such an exceptionally talented woman would surely have many suitors.
Moreover, Su Yang had heard that Nangong Weiyang was usually a very aloof woman, yet she was inexplicably passionate towards him.
This was rather unusual!
"Miss Nangong, what are your arrangements for your three thousand subordinates? Can they hold back the Shangguan family's main forces?"
Nangong Weiyang bit her finger, "It shouldn't be difficult. Their strongest Night Owl team has only a hundred people, and with the Four Divine Beast teams, it's still less than a thousand. My numbers are three times theirs, so holding them off for a few hours should be fine!"
Su Yang nodded. The legendary Night Owl team was comprised of elites carefully selected from various departments. 138 Reading Network.
The Shangguan family had set up numerous checkpoints, and only those who passed the tests could join the Night Owl team. Their combat effectiveness was off the charts, and they were outstanding in all aspects.
With Nangong Weiyang's three thousand subordinates, being able to hold them off for a few hours was already quite good.
"By the way, Mr. Su, have you heard of Shangguan Qianji?"
"Of course, Shangguan Zhongtang's illegitimate son!"
"Then what do you think of him? Is he qualified to replace his father?"
Su Yang didn't know why Nangong Weiyang suddenly asked about Shangguan Qianji. However, based on his impression of Shangguan Qianji, he was a hypocrite.
Since ancient times, illegitimate children could not inherit the throne or family fortune. This was an unspoken rule.
It was good that Shangguan Qianji had ambition to ascend, but he lacked the strength.
He only knew how to make empty promises, saying he would secretly support Su Yang, then sit back and watch the tigers fight without drawing his sword, reaping the benefits.
Furthermore, Shangguan Qianji's smile was very unsettling.
His narrow eyes and insincere smile made him look like a smiling tiger.
But Su Yang naturally wouldn't say these things.
"Miss Nangong, I'd rather hear your evaluation of him."
"Hehehe, personally, I think that although he's an illegitimate son, he's a very driven man. And his demeanor is as gentle as jade, making him a good friend."
"Mmm, Miss Nangong has a unique discerning eye. I admire you!"
Su Yang smiled faintly, then turned to chat with Sakuraba Sōgetsu.
Nangong Weiyang also sensed that Su Yang seemed reluctant to discuss Shangguan Qianji.
She didn't press the issue and quietly closed her eyes to rest.
...
About an hour and a half later.
The convoy slowed down. Shen Qiu reminded them that they were one kilometer from their destination.
"Boss, something seems off. There aren't many people from the Shangguan family. Could it be an ambush?"
Su Yang leaned out to look. A hundred or so people were waiting a few hundred meters away.
What was more important was that Shangguan Zhongtang himself had not come.
"Stop the car!"