Chapter 399: Borrow a Knife to Kill! Securing Market Expansion Rights! Capturing the Mansion!

"What?!" Lin Yang shouted, springing up from his chair.

His eyes were filled with intense shock, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

If that's true, aren't they doomed?

The Warlord has the game's strongest armed Fire.

Sending out even a single army could easily wipe out the Six Harmonies Association.

"Don't get worked up; it's just a speculation," Su Yang pressed his palm down, signaling him to sit.

Lin Yang, harboring worry, stared blankly ahead.

Su Yang organized his words and continued: "The function of 'Jiang Hen Zhi' is not only to divert Fire, but more importantly to probe the Warlord's attitude."

"What if the third possibility you mentioned is true?" Lin Yang said, his face grim.

"That's fine too; since he didn't choose to act directly, it shows he has reservations. As long as we give development time, nothing will be a problem," Su Yang shrugged, indifferent.

"If the Warlord issues a single decree, we'll lose everything," Lin Yang whispered.

"They're high-ranking and powerful, that's true, but every action needs a legitimate cause. Right now the player isn't the Boss, so he can't just get whatever he wants," Su Yang said lightly.

Lin Yang's heart kept pounding; he hadn't expected a single conspiracy to involve so many terrifying consequences.

What's worse is that they still know nothing about the enemy.

The unknown is the most terrifying!

Yet when he saw Su Yang's calm and composed demeanor, his tension eased considerably.

On second thought, Su Yang isn't worried; what is he worried about?

The two are on the same boat; if one falls, the other won't fare well either.

"Do you have a plan?" Lin Yang asked.

"It's not mature yet, but we can give it a try."

"How so?"

"Do you still remember the Five Dragons Gang?" Su Yang gave him a deep look.

"Of course, they were our seafood business's first customer," Lin Yang nodded.

"If the Warlord has a player hidden inside, then it can only come from the port explosion case and the four players within the Qinglong Gang."

"And they've purchased a large batch of quantum Bullets; a war will inevitably break out."

"The Five Dragons Gang hoping to retake territory without bloodshed is unrealistic, so the port will become extremely chaotic."

"Find a way to open a seafood branch over there and simultaneously gather information from that area," Su Yang instructed.

"You mean... surveillance?" Lin Yang asked.

"Of course not just that; wherever a Fire clash occurs, there will certainly be war profits," Su Yang smiled.

"Now that the Five Dragons Gang has weapons, how could the weaker gangs just stand by? If they don't want to lose, they must find a way to retaliate."

"Thus the port will be extremely chaotic; if that area is the player's territory, they certainly won't stand by!"

Lin Yang instantly understood upon hearing that.

He's trying to kill with a borrowed knife!

Moreover, he can make a sizable windfall!

Su Yang felt a bit feverish, took off his coat and hung it on the coat rack, continuing: "If the Five Dragons Gang can reclaim its territory while also expanding outward, it shows the port explosion was merely a smoke bomb."

"The real player has long infiltrated the Warlord's interior."

"Conversely, if the Five Dragons Gang falls, we can shift the target to the Qinglong Gang."

Lin Yang felt a bit conflicted and asked, "Is there no fourth possibility?"

"Perhaps..." Su Yang's eyes flickered, "I've only prepared for the worst."

Whatever the possibility, the enemy certainly won't give up easily.

Luo San's death was merely a fuse.

It seems they don't intend to give Su Yang a chance to develop peacefully.

A year-long game time seems likely to end earlier than he imagined.

"Ahem!"

At that moment, a violent cough erupted from the sickbed.

The two glanced at each other and saw Huang Hua already awake.

At this moment his eyes were vacant, feeling bewildered and unfamiliar with everything around him.

"Where is this place?"

"Hospital; you're injured," Su Yang's heart stirred, he rose and replied.

Huang Hua's head throbbed, his elbow propped the sickbed against the headboard, he inhaled the pungent disinfectant smell, and his eyes gradually cleared.

"So I can understand that Luo San is dead?"

"Of course, I paid a great price to execute the enemy for you," Su Yang moved a stool beside him, smiling.

"He was also your enemy, wasn't he?" Huang Hua retorted.

"Indeed, but you could also interpret it as I saved your life."

Huang Hua gave no comment; he glanced at the still-sleeping Yin Yun beside him, and the heavy weight on his heart slowly lifted.

"How's the situation outside?"

"It's chaotic; I reckon the Floating Life Business Association won't escape involvement, so Chairman Huang has already prepared a response," Su Yang said with implication.

Huang Hua, being clever, immediately understood, "Jiang Hen Zhi is dead?"

Su Yang's mouth curled up, "I've perfectly completed the Task assigned by Chairman Huang; we should discuss the remaining payment."

"Rest assured, three million, not a cent less."

"Chairman Huang, could it be that you fell asleep and got your brain muddled? Killing Jiang Hen Zhi costs six million, but with Luo San and Ma Qixuan added, the price isn't that simple," Su Yang said slowly.

Huang Hua locked eyes with him for a moment, stared at his aggressive gaze, and finally looked away.

"Speak, how many chips do you want?"

"Money, for the Floating Life Business Association, is the least valuable thing; your Golden Signboard is the top priority," Su Yang said with a laugh.

Huang Hua furrowed his brow, "That's no problem; branching out is already in my plan, the Opening of the South City market can be handed to you."

Expanding the business brings him endless benefits.

Rather than cheapening it for others, better to give it to a partner.

They know each other well enough, and having witnessed Su Yang's Thunder Hand Technique, he believes the Opening market task won't be difficult for him.

"Having finished the appetizer, it's time for the main course, right?" Su Yang said with a smile.

"Brother Su, you're really gluttonous; be careful not to overstuff yourself to death," Huang Hua said, a hint of displeasure in his tone.

"My appetite is huge, digestion is fine, and I don't actually want much; just give me the mansion under Jiang Hen Zhi's name," Su Yang said.

Huang Hua had thought he wanted Jiang Hen Zhi's shares, but upon hearing his condition, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Just this?"

"What? Chairman Huang planning to be generous and give me something else?" Su Yang asked.

Huang Hua settled his mind and said, "The mansion is rightfully yours."

"Then I won't be polite." Su Yang stood, put on his coat, bowed slightly and smiled, "Please, Chairman Huang, rest well, recover soon; the Floating Life Business Association still needs you to oversee the big picture."

Those words were sincere, with not a single flaw.

But how could Huang Hua not know what medicine he was selling from his gourd?

Even so, he still faced him seriously and said, "Thank you."

"Family members don't speak two families' words, I'm leaving~" Su Yang strode away, not forgetting to close the door before leaving.

The ward was silent, Huang Hua massaged his temple, letting out a long sigh of relief.

……

Lin Yang caught up to Su Yang's steps, curiously asking, "You saved his life, doesn't that deserve a hefty charge?"

"Not ruthless enough?" Su Yang raised an eyebrow.

"The market Opening is a big piece of juicy meat, but why do you want a Dead Person's mansion?" Lin Yang asked, puzzled.

"Jiang Hen Zhi has held a high position for a long time; no one knows how many shady dealings he has done behind the scenes."

"But one thing is certain: his hands and feet aren't clean; he doesn't dare hoard too much dirty money. If it were you, how would you launder it?" Su Yang asked.

"Gold?!" Lin Yang's eyes lit up.

Gold is also hard currency in this world and highly valuable; otherwise the Warlord wouldn't covet Jinshan City's mines.

"Not only…"

Su Yang's eyes flashed with a keen light, "A refined man like Jiang Hen Zhi wouldn't appreciate the smell of copper."

"What truly holds value are antiques and…"

"Calligraphy and paintings!"