No one could stop Chen Jinzhao's determination to kill Su Jian.
As soon as these words were spoken, Su Canghai found the situation extremely thorny, realizing that this matter was beyond negotiation!
The atmosphere in the living room grew even more oppressive.
Su Jian suddenly rushed in front of Chen Jinzhao and knelt on the ground with a thud, "Chen Jinzhao, spare me! I truly had no intention of opposing you. All of this was instigated by Yu Huaixuan. Yu Huaixuan held leverage over me, forcing me to tamper with the dealers' medicines and then compelling me to kidnap Tao Qiyue to Qinglong Mountain Villa."
"It was all Yu Huaixuan's fault; I was forced to do it."
Su Jian feared death.
So, at this moment, he confessed everything truthfully.
Yu Huaixuan's face turned ashen with fear. Just as he was about to say something, Su Canghai gestured to Yu Hongzhi to act. Yu Hongzhi was not one to hesitate and immediately ordered Yu Huaixuan to be apprehended.
Anyone who dared to threaten the Su family was not to be tolerated.
Su Canghai snorted at Su Jian, "Still not getting up? You are a scion of the Su family, you cannot kneel before others."
Su Jian paid no heed to his father's words, continuing to wail for Chen Jinzhao to spare him, for he could tell that Chen Jinzhao's resolve to kill him was firm, leaving almost no room for reprieve.
"Get up!"
Su Canghai spoke again, his impatience evident.
Su Jian realized his father was already angered and quickly scrambled to his feet. He lowered his head under Su Canghai's stern gaze and stood beside him.
Su Canghai took a deep breath, utterly disappointed in his son's spinelessness, kneeling before Chen Jinzhao in his presence. Did he think his father couldn't protect him?
An awkward silence fell between them once more.
"Please calm down, both of you. This is truly a case of mistaken identity, like the Dragon King's temple being flooded by the dragon's temple. We are all family, aren't we? Perhaps we could discuss this elsewhere, and it might yield unexpected results."
Yu Hongzhi spoke, but his words were ignored by both sides.
Feeling rebuffed, Yu Hongzhi didn't appear embarrassed and continued to try and ease the tension.
"Shut up!" Su Canghai barked.
Yu Hongzhi paused, then obediently fell silent.
A cold glint flashed in Su Canghai's eyes. "Chen Jinzhao, I admit you are strong, but you are not worthy in front of the Su family. Let me state this clearly: Su Jian is a member of the Su family, and I will not allow him to die. What right do you have to judge a member of the Su family? If not for the efforts of my grandfather's generation, would you have today? Now that you have grown powerful, you turn against the Su family. Does your conscience allow this?"
Chen Jinzhao's gaze also turned colder.
This was the detestable nature of aristocratic families. While it was true that the Su family's patriarch was a dragon-slaying hero, what difference did the current Su family have from the very dragons they once slayed?
They were merely adorned with a gleaming facade!
Arrogance! Arrogance!
This was the common trait of aristocratic families!
"Heh..."
"This is no longer a feudal era. Hereditary succession should have long disappeared into the river of history. If your Su family continues to cling to the mindset of the old era, you are destined for ruin!" Chen Jinzhao retorted, unceremoniously clashing with Su Canghai.
The air between them crackled like sparks from colliding meteors.
Yu Hongzhi listened with a pounding heart. From this single statement, he could grasp the immense ambition of Chen Jinzhao!
If he truly succeeded, wouldn't Jiangnan be thrown into turmoil?
Su Canghai let out a sneer. Every warrior who dreamed of slaying dragons either fell prey to them or was assimilated by them; there was no third option.
He didn't immediately respond to Chen Jinzhao. Instead, he turned to Shangguan Yu'an, "Did you hear that? This Instructor Chen believes that all of us aristocratic families should perish, and your Shangguan family is also within Chen Jinzhao's crosshairs. What are your thoughts?"
These words were designed to strike at the heart.
The Shangguan family was one of the three major families in the capital, and Shangguan Yu'an hailed from the Shangguan lineage. If Shangguan Yu'an could be made to waver in his allegiance to Chen Jinzhao, it would be beneficial for Su Canghai.
"I have always believed that Instructor Chen's ideals are correct," Shangguan Yu'an replied.
Su Canghai was taken aback.
He then looked at Shangguan Yu'an as if he had seen a ghost, shaking his head, "Prodigal woman!"
He turned back to Chen Jinzhao, a faint smile on his face. "I will take Su Jian with me. If you have any issues, you can take them up with my grandfather at the Su family residence. Oh, and if you're not satisfied, you can bring Wu Dingfeng with you. But I still advise you not to make such a futile move."
"Hongzhi, let's go."
Su Canghai stood up, intending to forcibly take Su Jian away.
Shangguan Yu'an waved his hand, and the fifteen special forces members, including Wu Gang, immediately moved to block the doorway, preventing Su Canghai's group from leaving.
Wu Gang was filled with excitement. This was their first mission, and they were already in for a big one!
So stimulating!
Su Canghai said in a cold tone, "Chen Jinzhao, do you really intend to tear down the bridges? I warn you, if we break ties, it will benefit no one, and everyone will be punished by those above!"
"I am merely seeking justice for myself and for the innocent civilians who have died. What crime is that?" Chen Jinzhao replied.
Seeing the situation escalating, Yu Hongzhi immediately summoned his subordinates to encircle them!
Both sides were armed with firearms, and if not handled properly, it could escalate into a devastating incident. Su Canghai took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said, "Chen Jinzhao, I advise you not to play with fire!"
Chen Jinzhao remained silent.
At this moment.
Wang Zhenliang appeared in everyone's sight. He addressed Yu Hongzhi's men, "If you have any conscience at all, stop being accomplices. Your service is to the people, not these influential figures! Have you heard about the Gouchen poison case? Ten people died, and they still weren't satisfied, wanting to harm dozens more lives! These victims could be your parents, your siblings, your children—living beings, individuals just like you and me!"
"Have you forgotten the oath you took before entering this system?"
"Today, I stand with you, to bravely sever ties with all injustice!"
Wang Zhenliang spoke with passion, venting the indignation in his chest, earning the agreement of many.
Shangguan Yu'an also added at this moment, "If Yu Hongzhi holds you accountable for this incident, you can contact me anytime. I guarantee on my grandfather's name that you will receive justice!"
Yu Hongzhi's scalp tingled. What was going on?
"Wang Zhenliang, are you insane? Do you know what the consequences of doing this are?" In his eyes, Wang Zhenliang was a madman.
Wang Zhenliang said forcefully, "Naturally, I am doing the right thing!"
"Guards!"
"Arrest the criminal suspects Su Jian and Yu Huaixuan! Given the familial relationship between Jiangning and Su Jian, it is stipulated that I must recuse myself due to potential conflict of interest. Therefore, I will report this case directly to the capital!"
Su Canghai's bodyguards still refused to let them go.
Shangguan Yu'an said no more and ordered Wu Gang and his men to act.
These bodyguards were no match for the special forces. Within a few rounds, they were all subdued! Su Canghai could only maintain a stony expression, completely unable to do anything.
Wang Zhenliang's men also immediately took control of Su Jian and Yu Huaixuan.
A fierce confrontation, seemingly concluded, had in reality only marked the beginning of the true duel, with the struggle between the two sides now shifting from open confrontation to covert maneuvering.
Seeing that the situation was beyond his control, Su Canghai did not stop Yu Hongzhi.
He suddenly turned back to Chen Jinzhao, "Very well, very well. I will remember everything that happened tonight. I hope you won't be kneeling at the entrance of my Su family mansion begging for mercy tomorrow. We shall see!"
"Yu Hongzhi, let's go!"