Chapter 419: A Heaven-Sent Opportunity?

"My brother, President Qi and the others have only just passed away, their bodies are not yet cold, and we haven't even investigated who the murderer is. That Hai Qiong in the Association, I don't even know where he found someone, but he let him serve as the new president of the Association.

That guy, as soon as he took office, couldn't wait to take action against our few families, engaging in some kind of forced buying and selling, taking away all the land in our hands, and he even gave it the high-sounding name of settling people from outside the city. Hmph, do they think we are three-year-olds who are easy to fool?

Brother Meng, I am calling you to tell you that there are no C-rank Awakened left in Yongan City now. If you all return at this time, whether it is the position of City Lord of Yongan City or the position of Association President, you can easily get them."

Meng Rang, on the other end of the phone, felt his heart give a fierce jolt upon hearing this.

After being expelled from Yongan City, they had gone through all sorts of hardships before barely managing to settle down in a small city.

Although they had a place to stay, they were highly ostracized there, and even though they were also C-rank Awakened, their days in that city were extremely stifling.

If the facts were really as Yan Hua said, then returning to Yongan City at this time would be equivalent to directly possessing a city!

This was ten or a hundred times better than the days they spent living under someone else's roof, swallowing their pride all day long!

However, Meng Rang was cautious by nature and did not agree immediately. Instead, he sneered and said, "Yan Hua, do you take me for a three-year-old? I'll believe whatever you say? What if you are still lying to me?"

"Brother Meng, I am willing to swear an oath. If even a single word of what I just said is false, may I die a horrible death!" Yan Hua said decisively, his tone full of resolution.

"You kid are ruthless enough." Meng Rang snorted and continued, "Even if what you say is true, aren't you worried that after I bring people back, I will be unkind to you and your Yan Family? You must know that you all participated in driving us out back then."

"Afraid, of course I'm afraid." Yan Hua said through gritted teeth, "But compared to fear, I hate Hai Qiong and his gang even more now. When my brother and the others were still here, they were all obsequious to us. As soon as my brother and the others had an accident, they immediately became arrogant in front of us. They are simply a bunch of scumbags!"

"Tch." Meng Rang sneered and said, "Do you think you people are any better than them? Do you have no idea how your good brother forced everyone away back then?"

"Brother Meng, I admit that we were wrong before, but now, my brother is dead. No matter what is said about the past, it has no meaning, right?"

"Yongan City is currently empty inside. If you and your people don't seize this opportunity, it will really be too late once that new guy gets a firm foothold. Brother Meng, this is an opportunity that must not be missed; it will not come again!"

"This..." Meng Rang hesitated, and his heart began to pound.

What Yan Hua said was indeed very reasonable, but this was a matter of life and death after all, so he had to think it over carefully.

"Are you sure there isn't a single C-rank Awakened in the city right now?" Meng Rang asked, still somewhat uneasy.

"This, perhaps, that new president is a C-rank Awakened."

"But he is only one person. Brother Meng, you are already a C-rank Awakened now. If you call for another helper, you will definitely be able to deal with that guy and kill him. By then, won't the entire Yongan City be yours?"

"Is there really only him?" Meng Rang was still somewhat skeptical.

"There really is only him. Brother Meng, if you don't believe me, search for information related to Yongan City in the Association, and you will know at a glance." Yan Hua continued to persuade him.

"That is true." Meng Rang narrowed his eyes and pondered to himself.

It was just a bit of trouble; if it were really as Yan Hua said, then it was indeed a heaven-sent opportunity for him.

Yan Hua sensed that the other party was already somewhat moved and hurriedly struck while the iron was hot, saying, "Brother Meng, if you agree, bring your people into the city as soon as possible and come to me first. We can discuss this matter together.

As long as I can kill that president and those few Awakened like Hai Qiong, I will be satisfied. By then, no matter how you and your people deal with us, we will have no complaints."

"You are really willing to pay a high price." Meng Rang chuckled and said, "Rest assured, if things are really as you say when the time comes, we will wipe the slate clean regarding past grievances. Your Yan Family will still have a place in Yongan City."

"Good, good, Brother Meng, thank you so much. Then it's settled. Brother Meng, please recruit people as soon as possible. It's best if you arrive tomorrow. You must remember, an opportunity missed is an opportunity lost!"

"Understood. Once I have gathered my men, I will contact you. In any case, if Yongan City can fall into my hands, I will definitely not treat you poorly."

After speaking, Meng Rang hung up the phone, a cold sneer appearing on his face.

"Not treat you poorly? I wish I could skin you alive and pull out your tendons! A bunch of scum, I won't let a single one of you go!

However, if Yongan City is really as he said, that is indeed a rare opportunity. If the matter can really be accomplished, it won't be too late to get Yongan City first and then slowly deal with these people."

Thinking of this, he hurriedly dialed the numbers of the others.

In less than ten minutes, four people—three men and one woman—entered the room that had originally been empty, with only Meng Rang sitting alone.

As soon as these people entered the room, they each found a place to sit down.

One of the lean-looking men spoke first, asking with a face full of confusion, "Big Brother, what exactly happened? You were so anxious on the phone, insisting that we drop everything at hand and rush over immediately."

"Yeah, Big Brother, when you called, I was just about to enjoy a good meal, and now my stomach is still growling with hunger." A somewhat chubby man also began to complain.

"Fatty, you only know how to eat, thinking about that food all day long!" Another man couldn't help but retort.

"What do you mean I only know how to eat? Don't talk nonsense!" The fatty's face flushed with indignation as soon as he heard this. "It's not like you don't know my ability; the more I eat, the stronger my strength becomes! If I want to become stronger, how can I not eat more?"

When everyone heard this, the expressions on their faces were somewhat complex.

That's right, among their group, this fatty's strength was indeed second to none.

The key was that his ability was simply too enviable.

As long as he ate, he could strengthen his ability, and his strength would grow accordingly. Moreover, the more precious the food, the faster his strength improved, which was simply heaven-defying.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. I'll have someone send some food in right now."

As Meng Rang said this, he took out his phone and spoke a few brief words.

Not long after, someone pushed a food cart and slowly walked into the room.

The food cart was filled with all kinds of delicacies, including meat dishes with overflowing aromas and various fine wines. Just looking at it made one's mouth water, and even the others couldn't help but secretly swallow their saliva.

"Eat up, everyone. Let's talk while we eat." Meng Rang greeted everyone with a smile.

"Alright, Big Brother, since you've said so, then I won't be polite."

Upon hearing this, the fatty looked as if he hadn't eaten for days, lunging directly at the food cart and grabbing a roasted lamb leg to devour.

Seeing this, the others couldn't help but be between laughter and tears.

Meng Rang sat steadily on the sofa, his gaze slowly sweeping over the few people in front of him, and he suddenly sighed with emotion, saying, "Of that group of people who came out of Yongan City back then, only the few of us are left now."

As soon as the words fell, everyone's original movements came to a sudden halt.

Even the fatty, who was eating the roasted lamb leg with great relish, stopped his movements and stared blankly at Meng Rang, a large piece of meat still stuffed in his mouth, making his speech slurred: "Bi, Big Brother, why did you suddenly bring this up?"

"Yeah, Big Brother, in the blink of an eye, almost three years have passed, right?" Another man also chimed in.

"Hmm, almost three years." Meng Rang nodded, and the few of them fell into silence once again.

For them, this matter was a painful memory that they could not bear to look back on.