Chapter 530: A Clear-Sky Thunderbolt! The Sky Has Fallen! He Yiran Is Stunned!

Liu Mengyun pressed her hand to her forehead; seeing Su Yang's expression, she knew Hao Ren's words had backfired.

Having followed Su Yang for over a year, how could she not know his preferences?

He'd gladly do nothing but wander outside every day hunting dangerous beasts.

Moreover, from the Ice Moon Sprite, Liu Mengyun had also deduced part of Su Yang's talent… hunting beasts could rapidly boost the strength of Su Yang's pet.

Therefore, hunting dangerous beasts was no punishment at all for Su Yang.

Of course, Liu Mengyun would never betray Su Yang.

Because she was also a direct beneficiary!

Without Su Yang helping to cultivate the Ice Moon Sprite, even if her father still held great power in the Treasure Pavilion, she'd be lucky to break through to the King level in her lifetime.

But with Su Yang's help, Liu Mengyun found that becoming a King-level Beast Master didn't seem so far-fetched.

Perhaps she even had a chance to touch the legendary Emperor level!

She had already sensed the "intimate" bond between Su Yang and the Ice Moon Sprite.

If she truly dared to betray Su Yang, the Ice Moon Sprite might turn against her!

That was absolutely something Liu Mengyun couldn't afford!

Besides, Su Yang had treated her extremely well; strictly speaking, she owed him many favors.

And Su Yang was indeed a formidable leader worth following!

Whether driven by emotion or tied by interest, Liu Mengyun had, without realizing it, become completely bound to Su Yang!

Hao Ren still tried to salvage Su Yang's stubbornness, pleading earnestly: "Captain, won't you reconsider?"

"No reconsideration!" Su Yang shook his head, his tone casual. "What's there to think about? When we get back, you keep your leave and go spend time with your wife and kids—much better!"

Liu Mengyun turned to Wang Hong and called out: "Wang Trainmaster, let's leave Yilan City!"

"Deputy Liu, why are you being just as stubborn?"

Hao Ren felt he had been betrayed.

They had agreed to persuade Captain Su together, yet Liu Mengyun had defected to Su Yang's side.

Liu Mengyun whispered: "I understand Lieutenant Su's meaning—if the Western Military Department won't give us an explanation, we have no reason to serve them."

"Well said, Deputy Liu!"

Su Yang praised.

"Sigh!"

Hao Ren slumped onto the sofa.

He no longer cared about anything.

If Liu Mengyun had stood by him, he might still have had a chance to persuade Su Yang not to defy military orders.

But now, he had no options left!

After completely giving up, Hao Ren asked: "Captain Su really plans to apply for that beast-hunting punishment? Actually, even if you didn't want to go, the Military Department probably wouldn't punish you too harshly!"

Everyone in the Southwest Military Department knew Su Yang was a super-talent favored by High-ranking military officials like Qin Pengcheng, Yao Xing, and Ma Wenhong.

He had a strong chance of entering the Southwest Military Department's high command.

The Southwest Military Department had nurtured Su Yang for so long; as long as he didn't commit some unforgivable crime, they would absolutely protect him to the death!

Even if Su Yang were punished, it would likely just be a lesson.

It would hurt, but it wouldn't break his bones.

And… if Su Yang explained why he felt wronged and left the Western Military Department, Senior Yao and Senior Ma might even confront the Western Military Department themselves!

These two were famous throughout the Southwest for protecting their own.

"When I get back, I'll definitely apply for the punishment!" Su Yang slapped his chest, his voice resolute. "You must bravely admit your mistakes—and stand straight when you take the beating!"

For some reason, Hao Ren always felt Su Yang was looking forward to the punishment.

Illusion!

It must be an illusion!

Liu Mengyun brought Su Yang a glass of juice: "When the punishment comes, I'll go with you, Lieutenant."

Su Yang took a sip of the juice—it was exactly his favorite flavor: "Sure, we can go together!"

Hao Ren stared at the blood-red juice in Su Yang's hand and suddenly felt a pang of envy.

But he dared not ask Liu Mengyun to get him some.

He couldn't afford it—he feared he'd be frozen into an ice block!

Wang Hong, however, was more straightforward; after all, he was just the driver.

He just had to obey Su Yang's orders!

Thus, the Troll Worm began moving, and in an instant, they were out of the station.

In Yilan City, a military Gold-level Beast Master arrived at the Zhaodaisuo Sect's entrance; He Yiran and the middle-aged Lieutenant had not left.

After Su Yang's team departed, at first they still felt confident, believing Su Yang would turn back.

They even imagined in their minds Su Yang's embarrassed expression upon returning!

He Yiran had even prepared mocking lines to taunt Su Yang…

But the longer the time passed, the more anxious He Yiran and the middle-aged Lieutenant became.

The middle-aged Lieutenant couldn't hold his nerves: "Well? Has Su Yang's team returned?"

He Yiran wanted to ask too, but since someone had spoken first, he maintained his composure!

His grandfather He Gang had once taught him: always remain calm, be unshaken even as mountains collapse before you!

The soldier sent to follow Su Yang's squad gasped: "Su Yang's team ran away!"

"Ran away?"

The middle-aged colonel froze in place, beads of sweat breaking out on his forehead.

The sky is falling!

If Su Yang runs away, he is indeed defying the orders of the Southwest Military Command…

But what about him?

He might end up ruined too!