Chapter 104: Of Course I Stand with the Strongest Side!

"It seems that even if I don't pick a side, everyone will force me to choose..."

That's the downside of having a big reputation—you attract attention.

Thinking of Fu Tian's aggressive demeanor just now, Su Yang felt a bit helpless.

Standing on both sides at once? Impossible.

So after a brief hesitation, Su Yang chose to side with Su Liqun.

Besides the fact that Su Liqun had treated him well, he was also powerful enough.

What does Dou Wenlong oversee?

Government affairs and people's livelihood!

What does Su Liqun oversee?

He commands the Seven Stars City defense forces and the reclamation troops!

These days, the real boss is the one who's not only strong himself but also controls the military!

Even if Dou Wenlong has infiltrated some personnel into the military, it won't affect Su Liqun much.

Still, you must show your loyalty where it counts.

After finishing his meal, Su Yang found Colonel Huo Kun, commander of the Thirteenth Mobile Battalion, and told him everything about the deputy mayor wanting to see him.

Huo Kun was a staunch supporter of Su Liqun.

It was Su Liqun himself who said so.

Otherwise, Su Yang wouldn't have been assigned to the Thirteenth Mobile Battalion.

Huo Kun smiled: "I'll report this to the city mayor."

"Should I go?"

"Don't pay attention to that deputy mayor!" Huo Kun said. "Just refuse. In the Thirteenth Mobile Battalion, Fu Tian won't dare touch you!"

"What if I'm outside the camp?"

Huo Kun chuckled: "To be honest, you're not important enough yet for them to move against you secretly."

This made Su Yang feel embarrassed.

He thought of his own strength—Bronze-level trash—and it was true.

He couldn't affect the big picture!

"Dou Wenlong hasn't broken ties with the city mayor—he just likes to pull small tricks behind the scenes!"

"I'm afraid he'll target me!"

"I'll remind the city mayor to speak plainly with Dou Wenlong about this—your safety will be guaranteed!" Huo Kun thought for a moment and added, "But you must be careful. There may be no secret moves, but open hostility might come. Fu Tian is strong, but he has a narrow temper."

"What do you mean by open hostility?"

"Challenging you to duels..."

"That's fine!"

If someone wants to get beaten, Su Yang has no objection to granting their wish.

"Good, you've got confidence!"

After Su Yang left, Huo Kun used the military's dedicated line to call Su Liqun directly; the call was answered by Deputy Secretary Chen.

After telling Deputy Secretary Chen the situation, he immediately reported it to Su Liqun.

Upon hearing the news, Su Liqun laughed: "This kid Su Yang is impressive!"

Deputy Secretary Chen also commented: "Su Yang is actually simple—he pursues only strength and doesn't care much about other things. The fact that he came to you proves your goodwill toward him hasn't been wasted!"

"Hmm. I'll speak to Dou Wenlong myself. Our conflict must not drag Su Yang, a junior, into it!"

Su Liqun stood up from the sofa and walked toward the door.

But halfway there, he stopped.

He asked, puzzled: "Why hasn't Su Wan been around lately? Where has she gone?"

Deputy Secretary Chen chuckled softly: "Just now, when I came in, I saw Su Wan heading toward Su Yang's place..."

Su Liqun rubbed his hair hard: "This... this... girls really do grow up and leave!"

The next evening, Su Yang met Fu Tian again.

"Have you thought it over, Su Yang?"

He didn't seem to know Su Yang had already reported the matter to Huo Kun.

"I appreciate your offer, Deputy Mayor, but I've been busy with military duties and have no time."

Fu Tian's expression changed. After a pause, he urged: "What if the deputy mayor offers you a Platinum-grade beast egg?"

A Platinum-grade beast egg?

Did he think Su Yang had never seen the world?

With the Pet Cultivation System, Su Yang had no shortage of promising beast companions.

"Captain Fu, I'm sorry—I have my own stance."

"Fine. Don't regret this!"

Fu Tian threw down a threat and left immediately.

But Su Yang knew this wasn't over.

Still, it didn't matter—as long as it stayed within the rules, he could handle it.

Maybe it would even trigger a system quest—that would be perfect!

Riding the Storm Eagle, Su Yang found another target.

Seven Bronze Cows grazing on the grassland.

Bronze Cows were massive, their bodies dark green-black, with extremely sharp horns; if struck by their charging horns, even beasts of the same Bronze rank could be instantly killed!

"Storm Eagle, found the prey!"

The Storm Eagle dove, and when it was twenty meters above ground, Su Yang leapt straight down!

On Su Yang's body, the tattoo of the Earthquake Bear glowed.

Boom!

The earth trembled.

Su Yang slammed hard onto the ground, his feet sinking deep into the grass.

Yet he wasn't hurt at all!

This level of impact was child's play to Su Yang.

At that moment, the seven Bronze Cows had locked onto Su Yang.

Bronze Cows primarily ate grass, that was certain, but sometimes, they didn't mind changing their diet.

On a nearby mountain, a squad of mercenaries heard the sound of Su Yang's landing, weaving through dense forest, gazing toward the source of the noise.

"Who is that?"

"A child?"

"No, it's military personnel!"

"The Bronze Cows are charging—why isn't the guy running?"

"Is he frozen with fear?"

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