Morning.
Su Yang had just finished breakfast when his phone suddenly rang.
The caller ID showed Zong Ze.
"Brother Su, Master is in trouble."
"What happened?"
Hearing that Shi Wuzun was in trouble, Su Yang also became very nervous.
"Master's old subordinate rebelled, and his whereabouts are currently unknown, but I suspect Shangguan Zhongtang is behind it."
"Is it that Old Mo you mentioned last time who rebelled?"
"No, he's dead. He called me before he died, saying Master was injured by Xu Luo and taken away. I wish I could lead people to the capital right now."
Su Yang's eyelids twitched. "Brother Zong, don't act rashly. Bringing people back to the mainland without authorization is a serious crime. If you really do that, the Shangguan family will surely be laughing in their sleep."
"Then what should I do? Should I just do nothing and wait for Master to be harmed to death?"
"Wait for my news. Absolutely do not come back."
For now, all they knew was that someone had rebelled and Shi Wuzun's whereabouts were unknown.
However, there was no evidence to suggest that the Shangguan family was behind it.
"Alright, call me if anything happens. I'll go contact my fellow disciples first."
After Zong Ze calmed down, he remembered that Shi Wuzun had disciples all over the world.
They rarely contacted each other, but now that something had happened, it was time to use their connections.
Su Yang held his phone, thinking that it would be more reliable to investigate the news himself.
He could go directly to Shangguan Yi and perhaps extract some useful intelligence.
...
On the other side.
Shangguan Yi had just hung up the phone, his face beaming with a smile.
"Everyone, good news!"
"Oh? What good news?"
"My father called and said he had succeeded on his end. He told me to be mentally prepared here, lest that old rascal Zong Ze jump over the wall in desperation."
"Impressive. Shi Wuzun is skilled, and his personal bodyguards are strong. How did Lord Shangguan manage to succeed?"
At Shangguan Yi's villa, besides his few allies in Songhai, there were also commissioners from the capital.
At this moment, everyone was also very wary of Shangguan Zhongtang, who was a thousand miles away.
Seeing the fear in their eyes, Shangguan Yi was very pleased and proud of his father.
"Father naturally has a way to deal with those bodyguards. There's no need to guess too much about this. Next, we should deal with that brat Su Yang properly."
Everyone nodded. Shi Wuzun was in trouble himself, and Zong Ze couldn't come back.
Su Yang now was like a tiger with its teeth pulled.
"Young Master Shangguan, what do you need us to do?"
This question stumped Shangguan Yi.
What Shangguan Yi wanted most now was not to kill Su Yang, but to torture him slowly, letting him die in despair.
For example, take away all the beautiful women around him, and seize all his industries.
Including his fiancée, Duan Wanjun.
Shangguan Yi already had a plan in mind, but he also knew that these commissioners would not work for free. They were famous vampires from the capital.
Shangguan Yi clapped his hands, and a few subordinates carried in several large gift boxes.
"Gentlemen, I don't care what methods you use, but I hope Su Yang's industries will dwindle, but don't destroy him all at once."
The commissioners opened the gift boxes, which were filled with real estate deeds, luxury car keys, and checks.
With just a glance, they calculated the total value of these gifts.
"Heh heh, Young Master Shangguan, rest assured, we know what to do."
"That's good. Come, to the future, I'll toast everyone!"
Shangguan Yi was in a great mood. He raised his wine glass to toast, and a group of people drank heartily.
At the same time.
Shangguan Yi had also spent a lot of money to invite more than a dozen young models to accompany them for drinks.
All the guests present, including those commissioners, were men.
Fast cars, beautiful women, and good wine were all available. The commissioners, whether old or young, were all laughing happily.
"Young Master Shangguan really knows how to enjoy life. If this were in the capital, we wouldn't dare to play like this."
The commissioners, holding young models, drank and chatted merrily, having a great time.
The capital was good, the center of wealth and power, but there were also many restrictions.
These people were usually cautious, for fear of being caught red-handed.
However, after coming to Songhai, they had no more worries.
They ate what they should eat and played what they should play.
Shangguan Yi did not expose their hypocritical masks and chatted and laughed while raising his glass.
Little did he know that the beauty sitting next to him was Su Yang, wearing a mask.
Su Yang had seized an opportunity on the way and disguised himself as one of the young models, named Xiao Yu.
After a few drinks, Shangguan Yi put his arm around "Xiao Yu's" waist.
"Little sister, what's your name?"
"Xiao Yu."
Su Yang's eyes were full of disgust, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Xiao Yu, a nice name. Come, pour wine for all our distinguished guests."
Su Yang broke away from Shangguan Yi and poured the medicinal powder he had hidden into the wine pot.
This medicinal powder was given by the pharmacist Shen Qiu. It was not fatal but could cause unbearable pain.
The key was that the medicine was colorless and odorless, and even a doctor could not detect anything.
Su Yang shook the wine pot casually, then poured wine for Shangguan Yi, the commissioners, and the representatives of the major companies in Songhai.
After a few drinks, Shangguan Yi started talking about matters in Songhai again.
"Su Yang is now alone and helpless. After he steps down, if you are interested in the position of Deputy Director, we can discuss it."
Su Yang himself was startled, thinking Shangguan Yi had discovered him.
"Oh? What are the conditions?"
Everyone knew that there was no free lunch. Many people were eyeing such high-level administrative positions.
Shangguan Yi smiled slightly. "In next year's general election, you will ensure that I at least secure the position of Director of General Affairs. If possible, returning to the capital would be even better."
The commissioners exchanged glances. The Director of General Affairs in Songhai was relatively easy to handle.
Now that Situ Guan had fallen, the position was vacant, and it was normal for someone to replace him.
However, the situation in the capital was difficult. It was the most prosperous and powerful city in China, and also the capital.
The Director of General Affairs in the capital had always held great power, not yielding to their commissioners at all.
"Young Master Shangguan, forgive me for being blunt, but even with the four of us, plus your father, we probably cannot reach such heights in one step and secure that position."
The commissioners also frowned, secretly cursing Shangguan Yi for his ambition. This was simply an impossible task.
"Hahaha, I was just joking. Don't take it too seriously, everyone."
Shangguan Yi was laughing when suddenly his expression changed drastically, and then he clutched his abdomen tightly.
—Bara bara!
Just like last time, he had diarrhea and farted.
"Ugh... vom..."
Everyone present, whether distinguished guests, bodyguards, or young models, all vomited and fled far away.
The distinguished guests were about to speak when they also fell victim.
—Bala bala!
Nearly ten people farted and had diarrhea simultaneously, and the stench instantly filled the entire villa.
Fortunately, the young models had not yet had time to drink the drugged wine.
"What's going on? Did you do it?"
Shangguan Yi pointed angrily at "Xiao Yu." It was only after Su Yang took the wine pot that everyone fell ill.
"It wasn't me, I don't know."
"Xiao Yu" shook her head, and Shangguan Yi's bodyguard team surrounded them.