Chapter 723

"Then how did she join the military?" Xi Yao asked. "Logically, Liu Long is the head of our Treasure Pavilion's southwest division; his daughter shouldn't be joining the military?"

"Liu Mengyun caused trouble and was abandoned by the senior leadership of the southwest Treasure Pavilion."

Xi Yao frowned. "Did Liu Long agree?"

"He had no choice!" Old Fan continued. "But for Liu Mengyun, this might be lucky—since she met Su Yang, her strength has surged forward; she's probably already a Star Radiance-tier Beast Tamer… Xi Yao, you must work harder, don't let her surpass you, and hurry up and sign a contract with your beast!"

"Surpass me? Impossible… and as for that beast, I'm not satisfied—I won't sign!"

Xi Yao certainly had the right to say such things.

Her talent surpassed Liu Mengyun's, and with the full support of the Treasure Pavilion headquarters, she was being nurtured.

She didn't believe Liu Mengyun could surpass her.

Unless that beast… then it would be another story!

"Nothing's impossible—look at Su Yang!"

"He's a monster—he's not human!"

Just as the four from the Treasure Pavilion entered Mount Dajiao City.

Su Yang went to the prison—he wanted to see Liao Yuankai.

The prison guards told Su Yang that when Liao Yuankai was first locked up, he was full of energy, cursing Su Yang every day.

After cursing for more than ten days, he grew tired and spent his days lying in bed sleeping.

Su Yang wasn't angry about this at all.

He could completely understand.

Liao Yuankai's condition was quite good.

As a King-tier Beast Tamer, his treatment in prison was still decent.

He had a small private cell.

The cell even had a toilet and bathroom.

His meals every day included a few slices of meat.

If ordinary civilians knew of this treatment, they'd probably fight to get imprisoned.

This was because Liao Yuankai hadn't personally participated in the murder of Mount Dajiao City's city guard!

Of the several murders, he learned of one after the fact but chose not to pursue it—he covered up for his subordinates!

The other members of the Hunting Team didn't dare tell him…

Who would tell their superior about their own crimes?

Of course, they'd hide it as long as possible!

Merely the crime of covering up one murder wasn't enough to execute a King-tier powerhouse.

Liao Yuankai lay on his bed, eyes closed, motionless.

But Su Yang knew he wasn't asleep.

The prison guard knocked on the Tie Sect door and called out: "Liao Yuankai, our city lord has come to see you!"

Liao Yuankai snapped his eyes open and leapt from the bed.

Before Su Yang could speak, he spat: "You despicable little worm!"

"How am I despicable?"

"You ambushed me!" Liao Yuankai snarled. "If you hadn't ambushed me, how could I have lost? If you've got guts, let me out—we'll fight fairly again!"

Liao Yuankai looked deeply resentful.

Su Yang couldn't help laughing.

He admitted that during his battle with Liao Yuankai, he had indeed used an ambush.

He was different from Liao Yuankai.

Liao Yuankai had grown slowly through constant battles with ferocious beasts.

But Su Yang was different!

Su Yang had been forged in battle.

His enemies weren't just ferocious beasts—they were humans too!

He didn't think ambushes were despicable.

Because not only did he ambush others, others frequently ambushed him on the battlefield.

"Hope you get the chance!" Su Yang smiled. "If your companions have the ability to rescue you, I'll give you another chance to challenge me!"

Liao Yuankai asked uncertainly: "You're serious?"

"Of course I am—on the condition your companions can get you out!" Su Yang glanced around the cell and nodded approvingly. "Add a bit more meat to his meals every day—don't let him get too thin."

"Yes, my lord!"

As Su Yang left, he still heard Liao Yuankai shouting behind him, telling him to remember what he'd said today.

Su Yang couldn't help laughing.

Giving Liao Yuankai a chance, after all!

He wouldn't forget it.

Liao Yuankai—Su Yang had no intention of killing him.

As long as the Southeast Military didn't formally declare war on the Treasure Pavilion, Su Yang wouldn't kill their King-tier experts.

Killing Liao Yuankai would bring nothing but endless trouble, for nothing more than a bit of experience points.

Better to squeeze every last drop of value out of Liao Yuankai.

Everyone should value harmony!

Moreover, Liao Yuankai's behavior had pleased him greatly.

He was very satisfied with Liao Yuankai's unyielding expression!

Back in the office, Tong Junhao arrived just in time.

"My lord, I've gathered all the intelligence!"

"Tell me—Liu Mengyun, you listen too!"

Tong Junhao had obtained the enemy's intelligence so quickly; this pleased Su Yang greatly.

"The Treasure Pavilion sent four people—the most beautiful one is Xi Yao; they say she's the Treasure Pavilion's number-one beauty. I've heard of her reputation before, but never seen her in person!"

Tong Junhao glanced at Liu Mengyun beside Su Yang and added: "But I think Xi Yao is nowhere near as beautiful as Deputy Officer Liu!"

Su Yang smiled: "Stick to the facts!"

"Xi Yao has powerful connections—her family holds great influence at the Treasure Pavilion's headquarters. Her grandfather is one of the founders of the Treasure Pavilion!"

"By her side are two King-Rank experts: one is Fan Rufeng, a veteran King-Rank expert of the Treasure Pavilion, likely possessing King-Rank High-Grade Beast Tamer strength; the other is Bai Cang, who only recently became a King-Rank expert and probably has only King-Rank Low-Grade strength."

"The last one is Ran Xing, a Platinum-Rank Beast Tamer from Mount Dajiao, a member of the Treasure Pavilion's Mount Dajiao Hunting Team and under Qin Hui's command. When we fought the Treasure Pavilion before, we didn't capture him—it was probably him who notified the Treasure Pavilion headquarters!"

"I understand. Go rest now."

After Tong Junhao left, only Liu Mengyun and Su Yang remained in the office.

Su Yang said to Liu Mengyun: "The four from the Treasure Pavilion's goal is certainly to rescue Liao Yuankai. They'll come to me—I won't meet them."

"I understand!"

"When they come, they'll likely try to use you as leverage—you're the daughter of someone from the Treasure Pavilion, and the entire Huaxia Federation knows you're my deputy officer and that I value you deeply!"

Liu Mengyun pressed her lips together and lowered her head.

"They really might come to me."

Su Yang whispered: "Then tell them I want an excellent healing-type pet beast. If they can find one to give me, you can speak well of Liao Yuankai and persuade me to release him… and you can also ask for something in return—your father can gain some face too!"

"Extort them?"

"What's extortion? This is paying a ransom!"

Liu Mengyun was half-laughing, half-exasperated.

Is there a difference?

"Tell them I want a Royal-Rank potential healing-type pet beast. If they truly can't find one…" Su Yang hesitated, "King-Rank potential will do—but the talent must be outstanding, or I won't accept it!"