Chapter 438: We Are Here to Join

"And then what happened?"

"Well, later on, I originally didn't want to get involved in this kind of business. After all, we've been away from Yongan City for so long, there was no need to get dragged back into it. However, after I heard about what that President Su had done, I changed my mind."

Meng Rang took a deep breath, looked outside, and his expression turned serious. "That President Su took back the land from Yan Hua and the others not to satisfy his own selfish desires, but for the sake of the ordinary commoners outside, wanting them to live a stable life. This kind of behavior makes us brothers admire him from the bottom of our hearts."

"Yeah, yeah, President Su truly has high integrity and noble character; he is truly a role model for us few."

"After we heard about it, the feeling of reverence in our hearts for President Su was like the surging river, continuous and endless, and like the Yellow River flooding, completely unstoppable."

"However, not everyone can understand President Su's painstaking efforts. It would be one thing if they didn't help, but they actually went behind his back to pull dirty tricks. Since we knew about such a thing, if we did nothing, how would we be any different from those Fierce Beasts outside that commit all kinds of evil?"

The others chimed in one after another.

After they finished speaking, they themselves felt that the description just now seemed a bit too exaggerated.

Fortunately, at this moment, Meng Rang's voice sounded again, "We originally planned to come over and expose Yan Hua's true colors by means of a recording.

As it turned out, we didn't expect that he would actually plot to ambush you, President Hai, and even tried to make us his accomplices.

So we simply went along with his plan, pretending to cooperate with him, waiting for you, President Hai, to arrive, and once the evidence was solid, we would take action against him. We let you, President Hai, be frightened in the process; we are truly sorry, and we ask for your punishment, President Hai."

After hearing this, Hai Qiong finally reacted completely and hurriedly bowed, saying, "So that's how it is. If it weren't for you, Brother Meng, and your group being here today, I, Hai Qiong, would likely have lost my life at the hands of this villain."

"Hey, what are you saying, President Hai? You are being too polite." Meng Rang hurriedly reached out to pull Hai Qiong up.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Hai Qiong was not stupid; he understood in his heart that if Meng Rang and the others had really wanted to take action against Yan Hua, there would have been no need to wait until now; they could have acted as soon as they heard of Yan Hua's poisonous scheme.

But they didn't do that; instead, they waited until he was in danger before stepping out.

It was likely that they had a favor to ask.

Of course, the other party did indeed save his life, so he would turn a blind eye to their little schemes and choose to remain blissfully ignorant.

Yan Hua's complexion became extremely ugly after hearing their conversation.

He knew in his heart that he was likely doomed today, so he simply gave up and stared viciously at Meng Rang, cursing, "Meng Rang, you treacherous fellow, I trusted you so much, and you actually betrayed me and sold me out!"

"We are treacherous?"

Meng Rang sneered and said disdainfully, "Enough, Yan Hua, stop trying to gild your own lily. What kind of people you and your brother in the Yan Family are—if others don't know, how could we not know?

Back when everyone worked together to build Yongan City, how many people did your big brother, Yan Ming, drive away or kill just to fight for the position of City Lord? If we are talking about treachery, he is the number one person."

"Meng Rang, I won't allow you to talk about my big brother like that!" Yan Hua was so angry he gritted his teeth.

"Heh." Meng Rang chuckled, then cupped his hands toward Hai Qiong and said, "President Hai, this guy's mind is sinister and vicious. If we don't kill him this time and let him go, who knows what evil ideas he will come up with to harm people next time. It would be better to finish him off right here to prevent future trouble."

As soon as the words fell, Yan Hua's expression changed instantly, shifting from previous anger to fear, and finally turning into pleading.

"Hai, Brother Hai, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, please spare me?" He wailed with snot and tears, "I swear, if I ever dare to plot anything evil again, let me be struck by lightning and die a horrible death!"

"Hah." The man with the thick beard sneered and said disdainfully, "In this day and age, if swearing oaths were useful, then what would we need strength for? Who would believe the nonsense of a person like you?"

"Exactly, it's not like President Hai didn't give you a chance before, he even gave you more than one chance, and what happened? You simply didn't know how to cherish them. This is what you call bringing about your own destruction."

"President Hai, give the order." Several people looked at Hai Qiong in unison, looking as if they were waiting for him to give the command.

Hai Qiong hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and said, "Then I will trouble you, Brother Meng."

"Small matter," Meng Rang replied with a smile, a thick killing intent flashing in his eyes.

One could see the wooden strips on Yan Hua's body, like hungry pythons strangling their prey, making creaking sounds as they squeezed inward frantically.

"No! Don't!" Yan Hua screamed hysterically.

The Protective Shield on his body was constantly fading under the pressure of the wooden strips; it looked like it wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer.

Unfortunately, no one present paid him any mind; everyone's eyes were as cold as if they were looking at a dead man.

"Hai, Brother Hai, save me, save me..." Yan Hua cried out desperately, his voice sounding exceptionally miserable.

"Sigh." Hai Qiong let out a soft sigh and said, "Yan Hua, you are an adult, you should understand the principle that adults must be responsible for their own actions. Rest assured, death is just a momentary thing; it won't be too painful."

"Crack!"

Under the Powerful pressure of hundreds of wooden strips, Yan Hua's Protective Shield finally could not bear the burden and shattered.

Immediately following, a hair-raising sound of bones breaking and tendons snapping rang out; Yan Hua's body was twisted into a pretzel shape, his entire face filled with agony.

Meng Rang slowly opened his clenched right fist, and those wooden strips scattered instantly. With a "thump," Yan Hua's corpse fell heavily to the ground, and blood quickly stained the carpet bright red.

Hai Qiong looked at the scene before him and couldn't help but shake his head.

He also felt a bit of relief in his heart; if Meng Rang and the others hadn't stood on his side, then the one lying on the ground twisted into a pretzel would likely have been him.

"Brother Meng, I, Hai Qiong, will never forget your great kindness today. If there is anything I, Hai Qiong, can do to help you all, please don't be polite and just say it directly."

The man with the thick beard and the others immediately turned their gazes toward Meng Rang upon hearing this.

"Hi," Meng Rang waved his hand and said, "This was just a small effort. I believe that if it were President Hai in our position today, he would have done the same."

"Yeah, yeah, President Hai doesn't need to be so polite."

"Exactly, just a small effort." Several people laughed it off one after another.

Hai Qiong understood in his heart that the other party was only saying this out of courtesy.

"Brother Meng," he said with a serious face, "Brother Meng, don't be polite with me. If there is anything you need my help with, just speak up. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly not refuse."

"This..." Meng Rang looked at the others.

"Big Brother, since President Hai has said so, just say it."

"Yeah, Big Brother, don't hesitate, just say it."

"Alright then." Meng Rang coughed twice and said, "President Hai, to tell you the truth, we are all full of admiration for President Su's actions. We heard that Yongan City is currently in need of people, so we would like to join the Yongan City Awakened Association to contribute our own strength to Yongan City and offer our humble services."

As soon as the words fell, the hearts of several people, including Meng Rang, jumped into their throats; they were incredibly nervous.

They had already done everything they could; the rest was just up to luck.

"So that's how it is." Hai Qiong was overjoyed after hearing this, "It would be wonderful for you all to join our Branch; I couldn't ask for more. It's just..."

"Your strength is extraordinary, so if you want to join, you still need the President to nod and agree."

"That is only right, that is only right." Several people looked at each other and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Then could we trouble President Hai to introduce us?"

"That is naturally no problem." Hai Qiong agreed without the slightest hesitation, "However, the President's whereabouts are uncertain. I will first make a phone call to ask about the situation; you all please wait a moment."

"No problem at all, then we shall trouble you, President Hai."

"You are welcome, you are welcome."

As Hai Qiong spoke, she took out her mobile phone and said while dialing, "Brother Meng, you all don't need to worry. The President is actually not as difficult to get along with as the rumors say. You all helped us so much this time, and your strength is also very great, so the President will certainly not refuse your joining."

"That would be best." Meng Rang and the others smiled on the surface, but in their hearts, they were still on edge and feeling uneasy.