Chapter 312: Did the Operation Fail?

After seeing Jiang Cheng leave, Yang Chun's expression quickly grew gloomy.

He knows the Dawn Society's style well, especially that they never give up on a traitor after just one chance.

He will later tell the supervisor about this, and request stronger people to protect Jiang Cheng.

But now he must give Bing Li a call, ask what the latter actually means. Does he really think the Black Market is a soft target? If he could make the other side abandon the idea it would be best, though that's unrealistic.

The phone rang only a few seconds before being answered, and what followed was Bing Li's voice full of anticipation.

"Brother Yang, you call me this late—does it mean the investigation has made progress? Have you found where that kid is hiding?"

"Hum."

Yang Chun let out a cold snort and said, "Brother Hong, it's already this time, and you're still pretending to be clueless here—what's the point?"

"What do you mean?"

Bing Li's expression changed, and inside his heart a thud sounded.

Could it be that Gu Lang's side messed up?

How could this happen?

For this operation he had made thorough preparations, even sending the two of them as a precaution instead of randomly picking two from the Society.

"What do you mean?"

Yang Chun sneered.

"I've already made it clear over the phone: I'll have people investigate this, and will inform you once we have results. But what did you do? Put on a front? Or a back?"

Bing Li quickly steadied himself, his voice even: "Brother Yang, your words sound a bit unfair—when have I ever put on a front and a back?"

"Fine, let me be more specific: today you sent two assassins to infiltrate my Black Market territory, right?"

"Brother Yang, are you joking? How could I possibly do such a thing?" Bing Li shook his head.

"Is that so?"

Yang Chun was unsurprised and continued, "Those two assassins also carried Sensing Stones and Calming Talismans, clearly prepared. Yet they underestimated the Black Market's alertness and were captured by us. Their confession was that you ordered them."

Hearing this, Bing Li sneered inwardly.

It would be fine if it were someone else.

Gu Lang, Wudi and their group could never do such a thing; if they couldn't survive, they'd commit suicide to avoid torture.

But with Yang Chun's words, this operation is likely a failure; Gu Lang and his group have probably met an ill fate.

Thinking of this, Bing Li felt a surge of sorrow, yet he could only keep up the act.

"Brother Yang, if you called to tell me this, then I think there's no need to continue. The Dawn Society has always coexisted peacefully with the Black Market; I could never send people to do this."

"As for those two? They were likely sent by another faction, and after you captured them, you deliberately framed the Dawn Society. In that case, kill them if you wish; it has nothing to do with me."

"Brother Hong, you're ruthless."

Yang Chun felt a chill rise up his spine.

Indeed, those who can stay long in such an Assassin Organization aren't good people.

Bing Li gave a noncommittal smile.

Sacrificing for the Dawn Society is only natural.

If one day he also falls into enemy hands, he won't resent being abandoned.

"Alright, that's that."

Yang Chun took a deep breath, "Brother Hong, whether or not this matter involves you, I don't want anything similar to happen again. Do you understand?"

"Of course, but I also hope that if that traitor really is in Dinghu Community, Brother Yang you can hand him over quickly. The Dawn Society will spare no cost to execute the traitor."

"Got it, I will do my best."

The call ended.

A hurried voice sounded nearby.

"Bing Li, what's going on? Did Gu Lang's side get into trouble?"

"Hmm."

Bing Li nodded.

"How could this happen?" the man beside him said, incredulous.

"They were a Six-level and a Seven-level, and even carried Calming Talismans—how could they fail? They were even captured."

"Bing Li, what should we do next? We must find a way quickly to save them, right?"

"We must not act rashly."

Bing Li said coldly, "Yang Chun that guy said that on purpose. If we go rescue them, we'll be walking right into his trap, and the situation will end badly. Moreover, have you considered that he's deceiving us? If you were the one captured, would you betray us?"

The man shook his head.

If he faced this situation, he would have already taken his own life.

At once his face turned pale, thinking of a possibility he most dreaded.

"In any case, first send someone to inquire about the situation."

Bing Li said gravely.

"After we clarify the circumstances, we can devise a countermeasure later."

"Alright, alright."

The man could only agree.

"I'll dispatch someone to investigate right away."

"Hmm, go."

Bing Li watched the man leave, his face so gloomy it seemed about to drip water.

This Yang Chun, does he really think I'm a fool?

In the morning, Gu Lang had already sent him a text message, telling him that the traitor was hiding in the Black Market's Alchemy Workshop.

What he hadn't expected was that their operation had actually failed and they were captured alive.

"Where exactly went wrong?"

Bing Li furrowed his brows.

He could only wait for his companions to inquire for concrete information, but it would probably take a few days.

But just as he had said on the phone.

For the traitor and the Dawn Society, there would be no leniency! Not to mention, Gu Lang and Wudi were also involved.

If this vengeance is not exacted, I, Bing Li, swear I will not be a man!

On the other side, Yang Chun, after hanging up the phone, let out a cold snort.

But without solid evidence, he could not do anything to the other party.

To rashly start a conflict, even as a deputy supervisor, he could not bear that responsibility.

"Given the murderous nature of the Dawn Society's assassins, they certainly won't settle peacefully."

He thought to himself, and the next moment stepped out of the gate, heading toward the Central Area.

Unlike the peripheral compound villas, here each place is a single household, and round the clock, someone is on guard.

Yang Chun entered a villa, waited a moment on the living‑room sofa, and a middle‑aged man in pajamas slowly descended the stairs.

"Supervisor!"

Yang Chun immediately rose from the sofa, his demeanor respectful.

Don't be fooled by his pajamas and utterly ordinary appearance; his true strength is that of a Ten-level Spirit Thought Master, and his flesh also reaches Ten-level Force Warrior; in the Outer City District, he is definitely among the top tier.

"How many times have I said it, when we meet privately, don't call me supervisor; just call me by my name."

The middle‑aged man said irritably, opened the refrigerator, took two bottles of drink, and walked over.

Yang Chun smiled.

He didn't dare to call him by name directly.

"Speak, what happened again?"

Gu Zhangkong sat opposite him, handed him a bottle, and opened the one in his own hand.

(End of Chapter)