Shangguan Yi roared, "It was fine before. After we drank the wine you poured, our stomachs started hurting. You..."
Before Shangguan Yi could finish speaking, a sharp pain twisted his abdomen.
The commissioners were no exception. They all collapsed on the ground, writhing in agony.
"Quick, grab that woman!"
Shangguan Yi pointed at "Xiao Yu." Su Yang sneered and calmly retreated from the villa.
At the same time, Lu Qi and Chu Tianye arrived with their men.
"Boss, are we making a move?"
"Make a move. Shangguan Yi's life or death is irrelevant. The commissioners are to be detained."
Su Yang narrowed his eyes. If these commissioners sided with Shangguan Yi, Songhai would surely descend into chaos.
Shangguan Yi already had the backing of the Shangguan family, and with the powerful commissioners, Su Yang's future would be fraught with challenges.
Rather than wait to be destroyed, it was better to strike first.
"Understood!"
Lu Qi gestured, and he and Lu Yi flanked the villa, attacking from both sides.
Chu Tianye put on his helmet and led the Dragon Blood Legion to smash through the main gate.
Su Yang stood outside, waiting. Under the moonlight, his shadow stretched infinitely.
Inside the villa, sounds of smashing and shouting echoed.
About ten minutes later.
Chu Tianye emerged, carrying a severely injured Shangguan Yi in one hand. All the commissioners had also been captured by the Dragon Blood Legion.
Chu Tianye casually tossed Shangguan Yi aside. "Boss, should we kill this guy?"
A cold glint flashed in Su Yang's eyes. Just as he was about to order Shangguan Yi's death, a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Host, please note, a new mission has been issued! Capture Shangguan Yi and exchange him for Shi Wuzun. You will receive generous rewards!]
"Uh... the damn system is actually issuing missions?"
Su Yang was stunned. This was the first time the system had proactively issued a mission; usually, they were triggered passively.
[Please mind your words, Host. I am not a dog!]
"Ahem, well, how generous are the rewards?"
[Shi Wuzun has many disciples and holds a high position. If the Host can rescue Shi Wuzun, you will undoubtedly be able to befriend him and further open the door to the capital!]
"I see. Of course, I'll accept this mission. Shi Wuzun is my big brother!"
[Truly a dog...]
The system grumbled and then disappeared.
Su Yang lowered his hand, and Shangguan Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Su Yang, do you know you're playing with fire?"
"It's you and your family who are playing with fire. Bullying others and committing evil deeds, and you have the nerve to talk about others?"
Shangguan Yi scoffed, "My Shangguan family has been a prestigious clan for a thousand years. To maintain our position, some minor tactics are inevitable. You, a nouveau riche, wouldn't understand these things."
"If I can't exchange for Shi Wuzun, I'll show you what a nouveau riche's methods are like!"
Su Yang sneered and turned to face the commissioners.
Even though the leading commissioner was captured, his arrogance remained undiminished.
"Su Yang, you'd better let me go, or you'll never expect to be promoted, and you won't even be able to establish yourself in Long Country!"
"Save your breath! Since I've decided to act, I won't give you a chance to return to the capital, nor will I let outsiders know that I've captured you!"
Su Yang sneered. The commissioners finally looked around at their situation.
There were only Su Yang's men here, and the outside was pitch black.
Not far away, someone was typing on a laptop.
"Signal jammer?"
The commissioners suddenly realized that Su Yang had arranged for the signals in this area to be blocked.
Even if others used their "Heaven's Eye," they wouldn't be able to detect what was happening here, leaving no trace.
The commissioners' scalps tingled. Su Yang, so young, was so meticulous and ruthless.
"Su Yang, don't be rash. We can discuss anything!"
"Yes, yes, whatever you want, we can satisfy you. Don't do anything foolish!"
Su Yang narrowed his eyes. The commissioners held high positions, but they were still human.
Humans, when facing danger, also fear death.
"It's too late, far too late. You shouldn't have come to Songhai, and you shouldn't have conspired with Shangguan Yi against me."
Su Yang waved his hand, signaling Lu Qi to take the commissioners away.
"Old Lu, don't let anyone know their whereabouts. Be thorough and leave no traces!"
"Yes, Boss!"
Lu Qi and Lu Yi, with their men, escorted the commissioners away.
Shangguan Yi, watching from the sidelines, panicked. "Su Yang, you're crazy! Even my Shangguan family wouldn't dare to lay a hand on the commissioners. You're going to silence them?"
"You are you, and I am me. Don't think of me, Su Yang, as a little lamb that eats grass!"
Su Yang casually grabbed a dirty rag and stuffed it into Shangguan Yi's mouth, too lazy to listen to his sputtering.
"Chu Tianye, take your men to the capital tonight and wait for me."
"Yes, Boss!"
Chu Tianye nodded, turned, and led two hundred soldiers of the Dragon Blood Legion away from the scene.
Only a few people remained.
In the darkness, a cold wind blew.
The poison master Shen Qiu clapped his hands. "Boss, those bodyguards have all been dealt with. No one knows we abducted Shangguan Yi and the commissioners."
"Excellent! You all go back and prepare. We'll head to the capital tomorrow morning!"
"Yes, Boss!"
Shen Qiu and the other four turned and disappeared into the shadows, preparing for tomorrow's events.
Su Yang drove around outside for a while before slowly returning home.
...
Dragon Plate No. 1.
Late at night, Yang Mange sat on the sofa, watching the news broadcast.
Hearing footsteps, she turned her head.
"Su Yang, where were you so late?"
"I just went out to handle some matters. Why aren't you resting yet?"
"Sigh, with the New Year approaching, I always feel like something's about to happen. I was worried about you."
Yang Mange turned off the TV, helped Su Yang take off his coat, and brought him hot soup from the kitchen.
"It's alright, I'm here for everything!"
Su Yang drank the hot soup, and after some thought, decided not to mention tomorrow's trip.
He also didn't plan to bring Yang Mange and the others to the capital. After all, the Shangguan family was powerful, and Shangguan Zhongtang was a ruthless man.
Bringing them along would only put them in greater danger.
"Mange, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow, a long one. You all be careful."
"Okay, we'll stay home and won't go anywhere!"
Yang Mange didn't ask any further questions. After clearing the table, she went back to her room to rest.
While eating, Su Yang sent messages, asking Jiang Hei to guard the villa starting tomorrow, in case the Shangguan family or others caused trouble.
As for the Lu Qi and Lu Yi brothers, they would be responsible for protecting all the businesses and properties.
Shen Qiu and his group were also instructed to be prepared, as there would undoubtedly be tough battles to fight in the capital.
Late at night, the women in the villa had already gone to sleep.
Su Yang didn't disturb them. After a simple wash, he returned to his room to rest.
On the bed, Yang Mange slept soundly, hugging a pillow, murmuring Su Yang's name.
Su Yang pulled the blanket up for her and closed his eyes, murmuring, "Brother Shi, I'm coming to save you tomorrow. Hold on!"