[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-719":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613659,2077,"Chapter 719 - 719 711 Preemptive Strike","mercenary-s-war-chapter-719",719,"\u003Cp>719: Chapter 711: Preemptive Strike 719: Chapter 711: Preemptive Strike Gao Yang was already looking for a suitable new residence for Yelena, and Morgan’s words hit right where his heart was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he knew that since Morgan had asked, he certainly intended to make an offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang had no intention of being polite and immediately smiled, “That’s right, we are looking for a new residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have any good suggestions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan nodded with a smile, “How about the high-end community where those Wall Street tycoons live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s right next to Central Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The environment is very nice, and the security is excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Police patrol there almost 24 hours a day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In America, communities where the rich reside have very good security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor people, especially communities with people of color, don’t enjoy the same level of safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason is simple: the wealthy have the power of the word and regularly donate to police departments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the police would be more diligent then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A community guarding New York’s Central Park is definitely a place where only the wealthy can afford to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, security in New York is generally good, a world apart from cities like Detroit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Yelena and the others stay in such a community would give Gao Yang some peace of mind when they leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the only problem is the exorbitant rent in these communities in Manhattan, where land is worth its weight in gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need for Gao Yang to pretend to be wealthy in front of Morgan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged and said, “The rent must be very expensive, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan smiled and nodded, “It is quite expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they are apartments, a regular room’s rent per month needs ten thousand US dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some small apartments, suitable for one or two people, would be about four thousand dollars.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt the rent was within an acceptable range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place Morgan mentioned was double the rent of their original apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was very expensive, the peace of mind it brought made it worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded and said, “Good, I’ll talk to Big Dog and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we can rent, we will rent it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan smiled, “Why don’t you consider buying a house in New York?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang shook his head, “I don’t like New York, and I won’t consider settling here in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Dog and the others feel the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once we retire, we will leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shrugged and replied, “A big city like New York, indeed, isn’t very likable, and the cost of living is very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might consider Portland, which I find much more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, tell Big Dog and the others that I will handle the rental for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Morgan fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a long time, he softly said to Gao Yang, “If it’s just for safety’s sake, you guys don’t actually need to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao, we can launch a preventive strike on Telekin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang and his team had already discussed the possibility of a preventive strike on Telekin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle of striking first to gain the advantage was universally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their only means of taking initiative was to go into battle themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Satan Mercenary Corps going all out, Gao Yang felt confident they could take down a Mafia boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was New York, where there were too many considerations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with a cleaner, cleaners are not free—they cost a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to take down Dusselyev alone cost over three million dollars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were to kill a Gang boss, and surely there wouldn’t be a shortage of people around him, a fight could easily result in several, if not dozens, of casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention whether the cleaner could handle the aftermath, the fees charged would likely be astronomical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without an urgent need and the cost being exceedingly high, Gao Yang and his team had temporarily abandoned the idea of striking first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it would certainly be better to nip a potential threat in the bud if they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have considered a preventive strike, but due to the unpredictable outcomes, we gave up on this plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if you have a very reliable way, we wouldn’t mind taking the initiative to eliminate Telekin,” Gao Yang replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gao Yang’s answer, Morgan nodded, “I didn’t mean for you guys to take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s the thing, I’ve just inquired about Telekin’s situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man is a source of instability in New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has poor relationships with other Russian Mafia groups, and even direct conflicts with older Gangs in New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The FBI is very interested in him and is currently investigating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My idea is, since he might threaten you, why not just eliminate his power altogether.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang, puzzled, said, “Not using our own hands, how would that be done?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan spoke gravely, “Many are dissatisfied with Telekin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone takes the lead, many are likely to join hands to take him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the Italians initiate an incident to create a conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as people die, the FBI will act against Telekin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No evidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are plenty of people who will provide the FBI with evidence to take care of Telekin’s main forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once Telekin is resolved, the rest will be handled by other Gangs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang hadn’t thought that things could be managed that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To take down Telekin, they would have to do it themselves, but Morgan could just be a facilitator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without getting their hands dirty, they could eliminate a potential threat, and of course, Gao Yang was willing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he didn’t understand why Morgan would do this, as Morgan had no need to eliminate Telekin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang thought for a moment and decided it was best to speak directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then said, “Of course, that would be good, but why do you want to eliminate Telekin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan smiled, patted Gao Yang’s shoulder, and replied, “Buddy, don’t think of me as someone who only looks out for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve helped me a great deal, and I can’t just stand by and watch your trouble, even though you’re safe for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a potential threat behind you is always unnerving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if I just need to take the lead on a few things to kill your threat, then why would I stand aside and do nothing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled awkwardly and said, “I get what you mean, thank you, Morgan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan shook his head and responded, “Don’t thank me; it’s me who should be thanking you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, killing Telekin also has another benefit for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s possible that I could find Dusselyev’s information at the CIA, or I might not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, then Telekin becomes a possible breakthrough, so I have to prepare for both possibilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any plans?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I’ve already figured out what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You just need to wait a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I find the information in the photos, then we’ll immediately find a way to kill Telekin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I can’t find it, then we can’t let Telekin die; we need to capture him alive and then question him about Dusselyev.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang understood Morgan’s plan and continued, “How will we kill Telekin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Will the FBI only arrest him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Telekin is only caught, that could make things difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan grinned and said, “That’s why we need to arrange things beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s wait for the CIA’s news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they find the information in the photos, we can just have Telekin killed during his arrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the CIA can’t find anything on Dusselyev, then we’ll capture Telekin and pry his mouth open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Telekin doesn’t know, then we’ll use him to question Badakovsky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, I have to dig out the person who was with Dusselyev.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For just a shotgun, Morgan was pretty determined, and obviously, this was good news for Gao Yang too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting in the car for a while longer, Morgan checked his watch and said, “My people should be here soon; I need to go meet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Telekin, you don’t need to think about it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t need to worry about the house either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can go home for now, and I’ll notify you once I’ve arranged everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang hesitated and said, “If we’re going to make a move on Telekin, then we don’t need to change houses, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elena and the others can stay in the original apartment; only the address needs to change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan laughed and gestured with his hand, “Forget it; if we’re changing, let’s make it a complete change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Little Fly and Worker Bee also contributed to this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t leave them without any reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving their families to a place that’s better and safer is my way of showing gratitude.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his words, Morgan patted Gao Yang’s shoulder again and chuckled, “Buddy, I need to borrow your car for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You go home and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I’ve settled things, I’ll come to find you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morgan had a lot more to do, and Gao Yang didn’t want to follow him around, so he lent his car to Morgan and took a taxi straight back to Glolov’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausted and sleepy, after seeing Glolov and the others, Gao Yang briefly mentioned what he and Morgan had agreed upon and then fell asleep in Yelena’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sleeping until noon, Gao Yang woke up, ate some lunch prepared by Natalia, and then Glolov said awkwardly, “Gao, we’ve packed the essentials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elena will pack her things in a bit, and then we can leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You eat first; I’m going to see how Frey and the others are getting on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a stern face, Glolov left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Glolov had gone, Yelena whispered to Gao Yang, “My dad’s jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s upset that you slept in my room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got an earful from my mom, but he didn’t say much about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natalia, who was busy in the kitchen, seemed to hear what Yelena was saying and called out loudly, “Don’t mind him; he’s just an old man who can’t bear to see his daughter getting married.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gao Yang fell asleep, Yelena, who hadn’t spent much time with him, didn’t want to leave and simply joined him in sleep until noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Glolov felt awkward; Gao Yang helplessly shrugged and said, “Anyway, you should pack up the things you want to take with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just take the important stuff; the rest can be packed up gradually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena nodded and handed Gao Yang a box, saying, “Catherine sent you a watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Put it on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watch Gao Yang was wearing was taken off a corpse in Colombia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it occasionally made him feel queasy, he didn’t usually remember it, so he kept wearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with a new watch, he would certainly change it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1807,"2026-06-06T10:20:02.234Z",1,"novelbin.me","baedd120f25f288d9ea64e7115157043175037be78049387265020265c1f2ff0","mercenary-s-war-chapter-720","mercenary-s-war-chapter-718",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]