Chapter 549

He Wanshan was not surprised by Su Yang's answer.

If it were him carrying out a mission elsewhere, he'd also prefer having his own loyal subordinates nearby.

"At three p. m., the mission will commence. I hope Captain Su can make the arrangements!"

"No problem!"

Su Yang instructed Hao Ren and Liu Mengyun to divide into teams and relay the orders.

At 2:30 p. m., assemble at the Zhaodaisuo Sect entrance.

At lunch, Su Yang placed his tray in front of Liu Mengyun: "Are those few from the Northwest Third Emergency Team behaving themselves?"

Liu Mengyun glanced at the men hunched over their meals: "Much better."

"Good."

At 2:30 p. m., the members of the Thirteenth Emergency Team assembled at the Zhaodaisuo Sect entrance.

At 2:40 p. m., Zhou Wanshan arrived with an elderly white-haired officer holding the rank of Colonel.

The elder had a stern expression, was quite old, with full white hair and a slightly hunched frame.

He reminded Su Yang of Yang Wanzhong, who lived next door to him.

Both were veterans who had fought on battlefields for most of their lives, and due to physical issues, had gradually been moved to secondary roles.

"Captain Su, this is Colonel Tao Sheng, our Western Army's Sovereign-level powerhouse!"

"Colonel Tao, greetings!"

Su Yang performed a standard military salute.

Colonel Tao returned the salute and said: "Captain Su, the Shoushen Sect is no trivial matter—they likely still have moles embedded in our military. For the remainder of the operation, I will be responsible for your safety!"

Despite his advanced age, Colonel Tao's voice remained strong and resolute!

"Then I'm in your hands, Colonel Tao."

Su Yang had no objection to having an extra bodyguard!

The Western Army was not the Southwest Army; the Shoushen Sect had operated here for years, and Su Yang didn't believe there were no Sovereign-level Beast Tamer among the western forces.

With his special abilities, he might truly be a thorn in the Shoushen Sect's side.

Having a Sovereign-level bodyguard nearby would greatly increase his safety.

Zhou Wanshan said: "Captain Su, we'll head to the military headquarters first. General He ordered that, since you've been exposed, you must prioritize capturing the spies and moles in Yilan City!"

Su Yang asked in confusion: "Exposed? Did I ever hide?"

Zhou Wanshan chuckled bitterly: "Captain Su, you don't know your reputation within the Shoushen Sect!"

"I have a reputation within the Shoushen Sect?"

"Yes, and a substantial one," Zhou Wanshan rubbed his nose. "They've even given you a nickname."

"What nickname?"

"Uh…" Zhou Wanshan, under Su Yang's steady gaze, spoke awkwardly: "If I tell you, Captain Su, don't get angry!"

"I won't get angry."

"They call you Su Gou."

Hao Ren, standing behind Su Yang, turned away and laughed.

Among the Thirteenth Emergency Team members who heard Zhou Wanshan's words, a few tried to suppress their laughter.

They looked uncomfortable.

Only Liu Mengyun showed no expression—her sense of humor was extremely high.

"Emmmmm… this nickname sounds rather unflattering," Su Yang took a deep breath. "Why didn't they give me a more imposing one?"

"Captain Su, what kind of imposing nickname would you expect enemies to give you?" Zhou Wanshan smiled. "You don't know—yesterday, when news of your presence in Yilan City spread, those Shoushen Sect moles fled in panic!"

"Really?"

Colonel Tao, walking beside Su Yang, exclaimed in surprise.

Zhou Wanshan then recounted the events of the previous night.

Those around him murmured in amazement—even Tao Sheng, the Sovereign-level Beast Tamer, began to take Su Yang seriously!

People who instill fear in the Shoushen Sect are exceedingly rare.

In the entire western region, there are only a handful.

Su Yang's inclusion among them proves his capability.

Zhou Wanshan said with admiration: "Captain Su, to be honest, none of us expected your reputation to carry such weight."

Su Yang smiled indifferently: "Maybe they're just cowardly—afraid of dogs."

Zhou Wanshan, Liu Mengyun, Hao Ren, and the other Beast Tamers wanted to laugh but dared not.

Zhou Wanshan felt pressure emanating from Su Yang.

It was a presence—an aura.

"Let's go meet the Shoushen Sect's rats."

In the interrogation room of the Western Army prison, Su Yang met the seven captured moles.

The Western Army's defections were not limited to these seven.

Su Yang also believed the moles hidden in the Southwest were not just those who had fled.

Those who fled were merely the timid ones, lacking the "spirit of sacrifice" required by the Shoushen Sect.

As the central city of the west and the Western Army's headquarters, Yilan City was certainly a major focus of the Shoushen Sect.

Yilan City must harbor many more hidden, undercover spies.