Hanslock fell silent upon hearing Su Yang's words.
Hanslock was well aware of Su Yang's capabilities.
Having followed Su Yang for such a long time, Hanslock didn't understand how Su Yang managed to accomplish so many extremely difficult tasks, but all of Su Yang's subordinates were very clear about his strength.
"The Yangwei has another function you don't know about," Su Yang said, looking at the slightly confused Hanslock.
Hanslock became even more bewildered upon hearing Su Yang's words.
As an experienced sailor and captain, Hanslock could tell what kind of ship it was at a glance.
This Yangwei... Hanslock had operated it for a long time, and he had been watching over it during the period he was maintaining it.
He had no idea what other functions the Yangwei had.
"Boss, what function?"
Hanslock scratched his head and looked at Su Yang with confusion.
Su Yang curved his lips into a smile, patted Hanslock's shoulder, and said, "You'll know when the time comes. For now, head northeast. Shangguan Zhongtang and that bunch from Qingcheng will probably be chasing us soon."
"Yes, Boss," Hanslock replied.
Su Yang glanced at the calm sea surface once more before entering the cabin.
At that moment, upon seeing Su Yang's group leaving the resort on the surveillance monitors, the information was immediately relayed to Shangguan Zhongtang's side.
Simultaneously, Qingcheng also received the news of Su Yang's recommencement of his voyage.
"Father, are we really not asking for any benefits by joining forces with the Shangguan family?"
Tang Ye had overheard the conversation between Tang Shanhe and Shangguan Zhongtang, but there were many parts he didn't understand.
For example, why was their Tang family not getting any benefits at all?
And they were even doing a losing business.
They were helping Shangguan Zhongtang and repeatedly lowering their status.
Tang Ye, who was usually arrogant in Qingcheng, felt that the entire Longguo belonged to their Tang family.
This brat had never even been to the capital.
Tang Shanhe had just hung up the phone and was furious to hear his son, who had caused such a big problem, say this.
"Useless!"
He cursed Tang Ye and pointed at Tang Ye's nose, saying, "Do you know who the Military Lord of the Nine Great Departments of Longguo is?
Do you know how much power they wield?"
Tang Ye was very displeased with his father's sudden outburst, but since he was the one who had caused trouble with Su Yang, he couldn't say much.
"How much power can they have? Above the Military Lord, there's the Military Venerable, above the Military Venerable is the Owl Venerable, above the Owl Venerable is the Throne, and above the Throne is the Supreme. Just a mere Military Lord..."
Before Tang Ye could finish speaking, Tang Shanhe slapped him.
"You scoundrel, you remember these things so clearly, but why don't you remember what the Military Lord is in charge of?
Even if there are so many powers above the Military Lord, the Military Lord is still someone our Tang family cannot afford to offend.
Our Tang family is considered a prominent family in Qingcheng, but in the entire Longguo, we are truly insignificant.
You've been accustomed to staying in Qingcheng and haven't been to those big places, so your vision is narrow!"
"Dad, haven't you also not been out of town?"
"When I was young, I traveled around every day. It was precisely because I knew how strong the competition was in the big cities outside that I came to Qingcheng to develop, and I didn't go out anymore.
Do you think I've always stayed in Qingcheng?"
After speaking, Tang Shanhe sighed and said, "A father's fault is his son's fault. Your shallow understanding is also my fault. After Su Yang is dealt with, you will go out and broaden your horizons.
I truly don't wish for my son, Tang Shanhe's son, to have such meager knowledge for his entire life."
Tang Ye pouted upon hearing this, "Then Dad, we're really not getting any benefits?
I feel like Shangguan Zhongtang and the others have a bigger grudge against Su Yang. We helped them, they can't possibly give us nothing, right?"
"Our helping Shangguan Zhongtang is already our honor. Don't mention it again. After this is over, you will go to the capital to broaden your horizons."
Tang Ye said nothing more. He was still quite dissatisfied with Shangguan Zhongtang in his heart.
He felt that the Tang family had brought help to the Shangguan family, so why weren't they getting any benefits?
"Then what do we do next?" Tang Ye asked.
Tang Shanhe put away his phone and said, "First, call a meeting with the other seven families, inform them of our cooperation with Shangguan Zhongtang, then gather all our forces and set out to rendezvous with Shangguan Zhongtang and the others at Su Yang's location."
"Okay."
"Shangguan Zhongtang has mobilized all his forces this time. I think he could have dealt with Su Yang himself.
But he still accepted our help."
As Tang Shanhe was thinking about something, Tang Ye said, "Is it because Shangguan Zhongtang fought with Su Yang before and knew that Su Yang was not easy to deal with?"
Tang Shanhe pursed his lips and then nodded, "It's very likely.
There aren't many people who make Shangguan Zhongtang feel that they are not easy to deal with..."
"Dad, aren't there the Nine Military Lords? Will he find help from other Military Lords?"
"He might get help. The Nine Military Lords don't have very good relationships. As far as I know, Military Lord Shi Wuzun of the Security Bureau has a bad relationship with Shangguan Zhongtang.
But there are exceptions, and he might get some help in terms of strength.
These are not things we can interfere with. Hurry up and go to the meeting, we're going into battle soon."
Saying this, Tang Shanhe walked out first.
On the other side, on the Yangwei, Su Yang entered the cabin and found Sakata Sōgetsu.
Su Yang had his own plans for going to Sangguo this time.
His current strength was too far behind that of Shangguan Zhongtang and the others.
Only by borrowing some external factors could he completely annihilate Shangguan Zhongtang.
Su Yang had this confidence.
However, he needed Sakata Sōgetsu's help.
As far as Su Yang knew, the Assassination Hall did not yet know that Sakata Sōgetsu had betrayed them.
So...
"Sōgetsu."
Arriving beside Sakata Sōgetsu, Su Yang naturally put his arm around her waist.
There were still many people around. Sakata Sōgetsu, perhaps due to her genes, wasn't shy at all.
"What is it?"
"Come here."
Su Yang squeezed Sakata Sōgetsu's waist and walked towards a certain direction.
Sakata Sōgetsu blushed, "What do you want in broad daylight?"
"What do I want?" Su Yang smiled and said, "You are my woman, so of course I can do whatever I want."
"Boss..." Yuan Kui and the others, having eaten a good meal of dog food, looked helplessly at Su Yang and Sakata Sōgetsu flirting.
After a few words, Su Yang stopped joking and said, "There's serious business, come quickly."