NOVEL NEXT Chapter 424: Deal!
"Damn, it looks like Song Yun is indeed the expert the intelligence reports made him out to be!"
Having mingled in the crowd, Young Master Ying's mind was gradually overtaken by thoughts of retreat.
Moreover, he never dreamed that the higher-ups would spend such a fortune to protect Song Yun!
Looking at the situation at hand, it seemed they had dispatched three elite squads specifically to ensure Song Yun's safety!
This time, he had really kicked an iron plate!
"No, no, I have to leave. If I keep this up, I'm afraid we'll all be wiped out in less than five minutes!"
Young Master Ying slowly backed away, aiming to escape through someone else's blind spot, but he discovered a chilling object pressed against the small of his back.
"Young Master Ying, our brothers are fighting a bloody battle for you, and yet you're thinking of running away without even engaging Song Yun. How can you face those who have died?"
The speaker was none other than Meng Hu, the personal guard of Young Master Shi Si!
This bald hulk had received a message from Young Master Shi Si just before the operation, telling him to keep an eye on Young Master Ying at all costs, and to take him down if he attempted to flee!
Of course, if Song Yun could be used to get rid of him, that would be even better!
"Meng Hu! You, a mere servant, dare to commit such insolence against your superior!"
Young Master Ying's teeth were practically grinding to dust, knowing that every second spent on this battlefield brought closer the threat of death!
"As a high and mighty young master, you surely wouldn't care about the life and death of trivial people like us. But open your eyes and look around, these common folks also have wives, children, and elderly relatives waiting for them to return!"
Meng Hu spoke in a grave tone, "Moreover, you didn't attack Song Yun with absolute certainty, did you? We are merely tools for you to probe Song Yun's capabilities. If it works, great, if not, you can retreat unscathed and face a minor punishment back at the clan, and then continue living high as a young master!"
"Meng Hu! How dare you!"
Young Master Ying said through clenched teeth, "You're just a dog of the family! Is this how little Shi Si trains you all?!"
"You're not worthy to speak of Young Master Shi Si! He has always been good to his subordinates! But he was too trusting of you and put all his brothers under your command!"
Meng Hu leaned in close, his voice fierce in Young Master Ying's ear, "Young Master Ying! You deserve to die!"
"Wait!"
Even as skilled as Young Master Ying was, he couldn't guarantee he could perfectly dodge the attack with a gun pressed against his lower back.
He was suddenly covered in a cold sweat, sensing the intense killing intent in Meng Hu's voice. If he kept up this confrontation, he feared he wouldn't even wait for Song Yun to make a move; he would die at the hands of his own people!
"You don't think that by killing me, your young master can escape the clan's scrutiny, do you?"
Young Master Ying spoke rapidly, "When a young master dies on an external mission, the clan will definitely send someone to investigate. Do you think Young Master Shi Si can stay out of it? Once it's discovered that Young Master Shi Si ordered me killed during the mission, how do you think the clan will punish him?"
At this thought, Meng Hu's mind was thrown into chaos.
Yes, how could he have forgotten about this!
Young Master Ying was a thorough scoundrel, but if it was found out that he was killed by Meng Hu during an attack on Song Yun, all the blame would fall on Young Master Shi Si!
That is to say, Young Master Shi Si would have to take the fall for this scoundrel!
A life for a life in a desperate situation?
No!
This was not the outcome Meng Hu wanted to see!
But letting Young Master Ying go was also not a good option!
Who knew what this bastard would do to Young Master Shi Si and the families of the fallen brothers if he escaped?
"Meng Hu, listen to my advice; put down the gun. I'll pretend today's events never happened. Whether you retreat with me or continue to fight a bloody battle here, I won't ask any more questions. I also promise not to disclose this incident when we return to the clan. What do you say?"
Young Master Ying said softly, "Make a decision quickly! Song Yun is about to finish off everyone!"
"I..."
Meng Hu's heart wavered, and naturally, he could no longer hold his spear steady.
Now was the moment!
Master Ying's eyes gleamed with a cunning light. Screw the promise of holding back, I am a Kunpeng soaring through the heavens, what power does an ant like you have to oppose me!
In the blink of an eye, Master Ying's figure, like a phantom, leaped into the air, locking Meng Hu's head between his feet and executing a 360-degree spin!
"Crack!"
A chilling sound of bone splintering rang out, and Meng Hu, for the life of him, couldn't understand how his opponent managed to perform such a complex maneuver!
But he didn't need to understand anymore.
Meng Hu's huge body slammed heavily into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"F*ck it, because of you I have to waste one of my rescues!"
Master Ying spit on Meng Hu's corpse.
When young masters like him were sent out on missions, the family would dispatch two elder-level experts to secretly protect them and track various data.
Each young master has three rescue opportunities in their lifetime, and calling for one also declares the mission a failure!
This was a disgrace!
"Elders, I need a rescue!"
Master Ying shouted blindly around him.
Song Yun and his squad had just about cleared out these thugs and were about to capture Master Ying when suddenly they saw two old men, dressed in black and white robes, appear out of nowhere beside Master Ying.
"Everyone, fall back!"
Song Yun ordered in a low voice.
One look at these two old men and it was clear they were not to be trifled with. If they chose to kill, although Song Yun could remain unharmed, his men would likely be wiped out!
"Master Ying, all your subordinates are dead, and you have used one rescue opportunity; your points for this mission are reset to zero. Do you have any objections?"
The elder in the black robe asked indifferently.
"No objections!"
Master Ying bowed with his hands clasped and shouted, "But I am not satisfied! The family's judgement on this operation was also flawed. Song Yun's defense was not at a C level, but an A! I plead with the elders for discernment!"
The elder in the black robe looked back at Song Yun and his men, and after considering the intelligence of the past few days, nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, the family will provide you with appropriate compensation."
"No! I don't want those compensations!"
With his head lowered and his voice hoarse, Master Ying shouted, "I wish to trade those compensations for the elders' help to assassinate Song Yun!"
"Oh? The family's compensation is quite substantial, are you sure you're willing?"
The elder in the white robe asked with a faint smile.
"I am willing!"
Hearing this, the two elders exchanged glances. The elite in the eyes of ordinary people were like paper to them, easily punctured.
Not to mention killing Song Yun, even wiping out all the squad members would only be a waste of a few more minutes.
The reward, on the other hand, was huge!
Although they were elders of a hidden family, they too had descendants, and these resources were enough to potentially give rise to a young master among their offspring!
Therefore...
"Deal!"