Urban Carefree Warrior God

The middle-aged man was burly, with the back of a tiger and the waist of a bear. His square face featured large, gleaming eyes like copper bells, and his full forehead exuded an aura of immense authority. At this moment, the air was thick with ominous Yin Evil Qi and filled with murderous intent.

This was Yuan Tianlong, the biological father of Yuan Qingyun and the chairman of Haoyu Group.

He held a cigar in one hand, his expression as dark as water as he stared down at Lingjin City from 10,000 meters above.

Yuan Tiance sat opposite him, clasping a wine glass in both hands. He was agitated and in a terrible state. His eyes, once bright and gleaming, were now dull and lifeless, and streaks of white ran through his temples. In just a few days, he seemed to have aged more than ten years. The death of Yuan Qingyun had hit him too hard; he didn't even know the murderer's name or what he looked like.

"Big Brother, I'm sorry!" Yuan Tiance bowed his head deeply, having bitten his lip until it bled.

Yuan Tianlong remained silent, staring malevolently at Yuan Tiance with a dangerous glint in his eyes. But soon, he shook his head. "Forget it. There's no need to say any more. If we're being honest, it's my fault for being too careless and not learning about Lingjin City in detail beforehand. This man came out of nowhere; no one could have predicted it. We certainly didn't expect him to stand up for the Qin Corporation."

Yuan Tiance let out a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Ever since he was young, he had harbored an innate fear of his older brother.

With trembling hands, Yuan Tiance grabbed a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and asked, "Big Brother, what's your next move?"

"What do you mean, 'what's the next move?' A life for a life! That's the law of heaven and earth!" a young man built like an iron tower abruptly shot to his feet, his eyes bloodshot as he spoke with a murderous air. This was Yuan Qingshan, Yuan Qingyun's older brother.

"Dad, if you ask me, he's just a piece of trash putting on an act. Aren't you all taking him a bit too seriously? It feels like you're jumping at shadows," Yuan Qingshan said disdainfully, one hand on his hip and a glass of red wine in the other. "I think he's just bluffing, trying to scare off the Haoyu Group! In reality, he's nothing more than a Fist Master who's slightly stronger than average!"

Yuan Tianlong said flatly, "That's because your Second Uncle didn't tell you. On the night he was preparing to make the arrest, he received a warning call from Ji Ping, a Chiliarch of the Ten Thousand Martial Guards."

Yuan Tiance's expression suddenly changed. The events of a few days ago resurfaced in his mind as if they were happening right before him, making his scalp tingle.

Yuan Qingshan froze, his eyes widening. "Are you sure? What kind of organization is the Ten Thousand Martial Guards? Why would they get involved in something like this?"

The Ten Thousand Martial Guards protect Cangyun City. They belong to the Martial Department, yet they operate independently. They're a supreme, top-tier organization. And the conflict between the Haoyu Group and the Qin Corporation over a mere prescription is a trivial matter, as small as a sesame seed. How is this possible?

Yuan Tianlong shook his head, his gaze profound. "That may be, but on that very night, fifteen hundred Martial Guards left their camp and assembled outside Lingjin City. Their official story was a nighttime combat drill, but in reality, they were ready to suppress your Second Uncle by force at a moment's notice."

Yuan Tiance's face went white with fright. He had thought it was just a warning call, but an army had been amassed outside the city the entire time. If he had remained stubborn, not even his bones would be left.

Yuan Qingshan was stunned speechless. Fifteen hundred Martial Guards... and they were the Ten Thousand Martial Guards... If they truly decided to use force, they could flatten an entire city.

Once his thoughts steadied, Yuan Tiance frowned and speculated, "According to our information, Qin Qiu, the chairwoman of the Qin Corporation, has a husband who used to be in the Martial Department. He was a Centurion. Could this be related to him?"

"Second Uncle, were you scared stupid?" Yuan Qingshan snorted disdainfully, not holding back in the slightest. "He's just a Centurion. What could he possibly do? Besides, the ones who mobilized were the Ten Thousand Martial Guards, and the one who contacted you was a Chiliarch. How could the two possibly be connected?"

"They're all from the Martial Department, after all. And it's common for people like that to falsify their identities," Yuan Tiance said, unfazed as he continued his analysis.

"Then how do you explain this Chen Yang fellow? He married into the Qin Family and is infamous in Lingjin City as a good-for-nothing freeloader," Yuan Qingshan retorted with a smirk. "Don't tell me that's an act, too?"

Yuan Tiance was at a loss for words and said no more. Indeed, that part was hard to explain.

"Enough. There's no need to discuss these pointless questions any further." Yuan Tianlong tapped the table. "I've already received news. Just this morning, the warships of the Ten Thousand Martial Guards left Lingjin City and are heading north along the Tianshui River. It's highly likely that Ji Ping was just backing someone up as a personal favor. Otherwise, why would he lead the Ten Thousand Martial Guards away from Lingjin City at such a crucial moment?"

Yuan Tianlong's declaration was final. "The threat from the Ten Thousand Martial Guards is gone. We are free to act as we please."

"Big Brother, what's your plan?" Yuan Tiance asked.

"Do we even need a plan?" Yuan Qingshan said coldly. "We'll charge straight into the Qin Corporation, slaughter every last one of them, and take the prescription. If that piece of trash who killed my brother is really connected to the Qin Corporation, he'll be forced to show himself. Then we'll kill him along with the rest!"

A look of pure arrogance was on Yuan Qingshan's face, and a murderous aura surged from him.

"You're overlooking the most crucial step," Yuan Tianlong said indifferently. "Qingyun died in Lingjin City, so naturally, his funeral will be held there. I want every prominent figure in Lingjin City, the entire Qin Corporation, and that piece of trash included, to see him off!"

At these words, Yuan Tiance and Yuan Qingshan instinctively met each other's gaze, and both saw a vicious smile reflected in the other's eyes.

Yes, for some things, merely killing was not enough. Since Qingyun had fallen in Lingjin City, the entire city would naturally have to take responsibility for his death. This would also restore the face the Haoyu Group had lost there. For one man's death, an entire city would have to see him off. Such an act was utterly domineering and outrageous! However, it was perfectly in line with the style of the Haoyu Group and Yuan Tianlong himself.

「Ten minutes later, the private plane landed at the Lingjin City airport.」

In less than half an hour, news that Yuan Qingyun's funeral would be held in Lingjin City exploded across the local media, along with the decree that all of the city's upper echelons were required to attend. The announcement specifically stated that the Qin Corporation and Yuan Qingyun's murderer must be present. Furthermore, it demanded that Yuan Qingyun's coffin be carried by the senior executives of the Qin Corporation and the murderer himself.

The news caused a massive uproar, as the Haoyu Group's retaliation had come far sooner than anyone expected. But the Haoyu Group's tyrannical attitude made many people extremely uncomfortable.

Forcing an entire city to attend his funeral? It was too tyrannical! So much so that a large portion of the populace began cursing them openly.

Of course, opinions were polarized. For the many who wanted to build connections with the Haoyu Group, or even curry favor with Yuan Tianlong, this was a heaven-sent opportunity.

In short, the second round of confrontation between the Haoyu Group and the Qin Corporation—or more accurately, between the Haoyu Group and the mysterious man—was about to begin. This time, the Haoyu Group was undoubtedly fully prepared. What would be the outcome? Everyone could only wait and see.