Mo Gaowei, upon hearing about Shi Wuzun, couldn't help but recall past events.
He had been betrayed by his subordinates back then, which led to his capture by Zong Ze.
He didn't hate Zong Ze, but rather the traitor.
"Fine, do as you please!"
...
Green Grass Village.
An urban village within Beijing's Eighth Ring Road, with a small population of only a few dozen households.
Due to its proximity to the capital's power center, these small villages were also exceptionally prosperous.
Dozens of high-rise buildings had sprung up, and the streets were filled with all sorts of advertisements, "Rooms for rent, xxx, ..."
The arrival of Su Yang and his companions went unnoticed, as many people entered and exited daily.
Some worked in the inner ring but lived in the outer ring, simply because the rent here was much cheaper than in Beijing's inner ring.
Su Yang took several turns and arrived in front of an eight-story apartment building.
According to the information sent by Shangguan Qianji, Zhao Guangming lived on the top floor and was also the landlord.
Although the building wasn't tall, it had an elevator.
Tenants occasionally came and went, glancing at Su Yang before rushing off to work.
—Ding!
The elevator stopped on the seventh floor, unable to reach the top floor directly.
Su Yang and the others took the stairs, only to find a door at the stairwell.
"This guy is quite cautious, not letting anyone go directly to the top floor. What should we do?"
"Smash it!"
"Alright!"
Mo Gaowei, holding his large saber, swung it at the lock. His powerful arm strength directly severed it.
Su Yang and the others directly reached the top floor, just in time to see Zhao Guangming rushing out of a room.
Zhao Guangming had a buzz cut, a strong physique, and several scars on his face.
"Who are you? Why did you break into my home?"
Su Yang casually flipped through the information. "You traitor, you sold out Shi Wuzun and are living a carefree life here. Did you ever imagine retribution would come so quickly?"
"I don't know what nonsense you're talking about. Leave my home immediately, or I'll call the police."
Zhao Guangming scanned Mo Gaowei and the others warily. Su Yang, on the other hand, looked refined and posed no threat.
Zhao Guangming took a few steps back, a preparatory stance for escape.
"Gaowei, you can go all out!"
"Yes, Boss!"
Mo Gaowei flung his saber aside and clenched his fists, smashing them towards Zhao Guangming.
Zhao Guangming dodged sideways, but Mo Gaowei swept his legs.
—Bang!
Zhao Guangming slammed into the wall, coughing up blood.
"I heard you were once under the command of the Zhenguo Army Commander. Is this all you've got? So disappointing!"
Mo Gaowei interlocked his fingers, making a clicking sound.
"You... you're going too far!"
Zhao Guangming wiped the blood from his lips and got up, launching a resentful punch at Mo Gaowei.
Mo Gaowei sidestepped Zhao Guangming's punch and countered with a powerful blow to his face.
Mo Gaowei felt that someone who could be Shi Wuzun's direct subordinate should have more skill than this.
"Honey, hurry up and come in. What are you doing out there?"
A seductive voice called out from the room.
Mo Gaowei suddenly understood. Zhao Guangming was indulging in carnal pleasures, which explained his clumsy movements and weak punches.
This man was finished!
"If Commander Shi were here and saw you like this, he'd surely be even more disappointed!"
Mo Gaowei shook his head and sighed, then landed another uppercut to Zhao Guangming's abdomen.
Zhao Guangming clutched his stomach and stumbled back, his face turning a shade of liver-red.
"I was once a mercenary legion commander myself. I was betrayed by my subordinates, captured, and imprisoned for nearly ten years.
Seeing you like this reminds me of that useless wretch. So, you're in for some pain today!"
Mo Gaowei roared and charged forward, delivering another heavy punch.
—Bang!
Zhao Guangming was hit by Mo Gaowei and embedded into the wall. Cracks spread outwards from him.
Then, gravel and brick fragments rained down onto the floor.
The immense force shook the wooden door of the room, and the woman inside emerged.
She had initially thought her man was just meeting guests, not realizing he had been severely beaten.
At first glance, Zhao Guangming's upper body clothing was shredded, and he was coughing up blood, looking utterly pathetic.
"Who are you people? Why are you beating my man?"
Zhao Guangming's voice was weak. "They've come for revenge. Go quickly, don't mind me!"
"Honey, if you die, what will happen to me?"
The woman rolled up her sleeves and wiped her face, sobbing.
Zhao Guangming gave a bitter, helpless smile.
"I've implicated you. We'll be together on the road to the underworld, and our love will continue in the next life!"
Mo Gaowei was about to strike again when Su Yang stopped him.
"Boss, why don't you let me kill this pair of scoundrels?"
Su Yang pointed at Zhao Guangming. "Black energy is swirling above his head. He won't survive today."
Then, Su Yang pointed at the woman. "As for this woman, don't be fooled by her apparent devotion. It's all a facade. Let's just watch the show."
Indeed.
Upon learning that Zhao Guangming was doomed, the woman's expression changed.
"Zhao Guangming, who wants to die with you? I haven't lived enough! If you're going to die, go die. Hurry up and sign for me!"
"What?"
Zhao Guangming was stunned. He couldn't understand why her attitude had suddenly turned so cold.
The woman brought out two transfer contracts. "Quickly, while you're still alive, sign and seal it!"
Zhao Guangming read the text on the contracts and finally understood.
The woman in front of him wanted to seize all his assets and funds.
This included his earnings as a Zhenguo Army officer, as well as the rewards he received for betraying Shi Wuzun and from the Shangguan family.
He owned three buildings in this village.
He also had cars, a farm, and so on.
Zhao Guangming shook his head, coughing up more black blood.
"You had this all planned, didn't you?"
"So what if I did?"
Seeing that Su Yang and his companions were not intervening, the woman grew bolder.
She opened the red ink and pressed Zhao Guangming's fingers onto it several times.
"Hahaha, from today onwards, I'm a millionaire too!"
Zhao Guangming coughed up blood in anger, weakly pointing at the woman.
"Why, why are you doing this to me? Wasn't I good enough for you?"
"You old geezer, you last three minutes in bed. What use are you to me? I might as well have the neighbor, Old Wang!"
Zhao Guangming coughed up blood again, enraged that the woman he loved was cheating on him.
"Bitch!"
"Curse all you want. You're not going to live much longer anyway."
The woman swayed her hips, took the contracts, and went into the room to pack her belongings.
Zhao Guangming gave a wry smile. "To think that I, a former Zhenguo Army commander, would end up like this!"
"Traitor, go to hell and repent!"
Mo Gaowei delivered another heavy punch, and Zhao Guangming was embedded in the wall, barely clinging to life.
"Ple-please, kill that woman for me..."
"Don't worry! No one will take your ill-gotten gains!"
Mo Gaowei's final punch sent Zhao Guangming on his way.
He then entered the room, and a few seconds later, a scream was heard.