The birthday banquet concluded.
Even though Zhang Deshuang was shameless, he could only leave.
Initially, Old Master Su wanted to have Zhou Yu stay overnight.
A room was even prepared, right next to Su Yuyan's.
But Zhou Yu still refused!
"An old friend needs to see me about something tonight; perhaps another time," Zhou Yu politely declined.
This was not an excuse.
Yun Yanlan, that enchantress, did indeed need to see him.
Old Master Su stomped his feet in frustration.
Judging by his regretful expression, Old Master Su had undoubtedly prepared many tricks for today.
To help Su Yuyan and Zhou Yu deepen their affection!
After Zhou Yu left.
Those hidden near the entrance of the Su family's old residence immediately made their move!
"Patriarch, Zhou Yu has left the Su family!"
A man in black was seen kneeling on one knee.
And sitting in the main seat was none other than Zhang Deshuang!
At this moment, Zhang Deshuang was nothing like the drunken man he appeared to be at the Su family's.
His eyes were clear, and he squinted slightly!
"Good, notify the Shadow Organization to prepare!"
Zhang Deshuang immediately stood up, clenching his fist.
Damn Zhou Yu!
He had long used his connections to inquire about the incident at the Shadow Organization's stronghold.
Zhou Yu, along with Da Xiong and Ouyang Feng, had infiltrated the Shadow Organization's stronghold.
But Zhou Yu chose his moment to act, not too early, not too late.
He only made his move after Zhang Shaohua arrived!
Who would believe that Zhou Yu was not targeting Zhang Shaohua?
Zhang Deshuang, in league with the Shadow Organization, decided to take Zhou Yu's dog life today!
His attendance at Old Master Su's birthday was a ruse.
It was also to have the Su family provide him with an alibi!
"Patriarch, Zhou Yu's strength is unfathomable. Is it wise to act like this?"
The subordinate who had been gathering information hesitated.
Previously, Zhou Yu had shown a glimpse of his abilities at the Dragon Group's freshman training base.
Furthermore, Zhou Yu was capable of defeating Elder Zhong, the Zhang family's esteemed protector.
His strength was undoubtedly above the Houtian Ming Jin realm.
Perhaps he had even entered the An Jin realm!
Although the Shadow Organization deployed only Qi Wu Zhe,
These wretches who were bolstered by potions might not be able to withstand Zhou Yu for even a single exchange!
In the subordinate's opinion, it would be better to gather the Shadow Organization's forces and, while the Dragon Group was unprepared, rescue Zhang Shaohua!
"What do you know? Zhou Yu has ties to the female war god Leng Xue."
"If he is not eliminated now, he will surely become a major threat to my Zhang family in the future!"
Zhang Deshuang berated him.
He then tidied everything up and, with the remaining few martial artists of the Zhang family, set off!
It was truly infuriating.
Previously, the Zhang family had poured all their resources to support twenty to thirty martial artists.
But more than half of them were taken by the Shadow Organization for experiments.
Only five returned, transformed into Qi Wu Zhe.
What was most vexing was that
The potions used by the Shadow Organization were still immature.
Although the transformed Qi Wu Zhe were stronger than martial artists of the same level,
They had also completely sealed off any further advancement!
In other words, a promising Ming Jin martial artist sent over,
Would return as an unparalleled force at his current level, but would never be able to cultivate to the An Jin realm again!
In the dead of night.
From the Zhang family, a group began to stealthily move, taking advantage of the darkness.
Heading towards Zhou Yu's usual route.
And following behind the Zhang family were the Qi Wu Zhe dispatched by the Shadow Organization.
All of them wore night-vision suits and moved with speed!
Zhou Yu had just left the Su family and was on the phone with Yun Yanlan.
"You heartless thing, you went silent after you used me," Yun Yanlan lamented.
Even through the phone, Zhou Yu could imagine Yun Yanlan's alluring appearance on the other end!
Zhou Yu broke into a sweat.
Recalling the punishments he had received from Yun Yanlan in his childhood, he quickly apologized: "Auntie Lan, it was my fault; I was too busy with too many things!"
"Hmph, too busy with things, or too many women?"
"I heard you gifted Old Master Su a dark sandalwood staff today, didn't you?"
Yun Yanlan's words were laced with jealousy!
A dark sandalwood staff was a rare item. Although Yun Yanlan could have someone find one for her,
The meaning was different!
The one from the Su family was given by Zhou Yu!
Zhou Yu didn't see anything wrong with it, and replied slowly: "Yes, the old man's legs are not as agile..."
"You've never properly gifted anyone anything!"
"And what about that girl from the Zhao family, aside from the girl from the Su family?"
Yun Yanlan continued to probe.
She looked like a resentful wife catching her husband cheating.
This time, Zhou Yu didn't know how to respond.
He could only offer a wry smile: "They're all going to break off the engagement anyway. If Auntie Lan is worried, you can come and supervise me."
Supervise?
Yun Yanlan wished she could.
But Zhou Yu's Nine Yang Manual had only reached the eighth level.
Before he reached the ninth level, Yun Yanlan could not appear by Zhou Yu's side!
After all, with her inherently alluring physique, what man could resist?
If she were to disrupt Zhou Yu's cultivation, that old man would surely be furious!
Besides, Yun Yanlan did not want to cut off Zhou Yu's path forward due to her own selfish desires...
"You little sly fox, I can't be bothered to talk to you anymore!"
Yun Yanlan sensed a strange sensation within her.
Her voice trembled slightly.
So she immediately hung up the phone.
As soon as the call ended, Yun Yanlan leaned against the wall, panting heavily!
"I never expected that with a pure yang physique, just a voice would cause this..."
Yun Yanlan felt both ashamed and flustered.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yu was still somewhat bewildered.
However, Yun Yanlan, that unpredictable enchantress, often acted out of the ordinary, so Zhou Yu was used to it.
Therefore, after the call was disconnected, he casually put his phone in his pocket.
Walking slowly in the darkness.
After leaving the Su family's old residence, there was practically no human habitation around.
Zhou Yu planned to buy some daily necessities from a nearby supermarket before heading back.
As he walked.
Screech—
The piercing sound of brakes echoed in his ears.
Zhou Yu turned his head sharply and saw a black commercial vehicle parked behind him.
An old acquaintance alighted from the car.
"Zhang Deshuang?" Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes.
He didn't recall Zhang Deshuang being drunk after attending Old Master Su's birthday banquet today.
And now he was appearing before Zhou Yu with his men.
This meant that Zhang Deshuang's earlier drunkenness was all a pretense!
Clap, clap, clap—
Zhang Deshuang applauded, walking towards Zhou Yu with leisure.
"What a coincidence, we meet again."
Zhou Yu looked at Zhang Deshuang, then at the five people behind him.
He sneered, "What, are you here for revenge for your son?"
Zhang Deshuang chuckled, "Not entirely. If you can rescue Shaohua from the Dragon Group, I'll spare your life today!"
"And if I refuse?" Zhou Yu retorted.
Screech—
Another braking sound.
A second black commercial vehicle stopped in front of Zhou Yu.