Chapter 429: It's Time to Make a Clean Break! The Search Warrant Is Here!

"I told him that this ten‑million is just an appetizer; as long as they're willing to do our bidding, the later price will only go up."

"Dramatically, Lao Deng immediately put on a different face, being extremely courteous; originally he hadn't even been offered a cup of hot tea when he came, but once the money arrived, he directly served the fine tea he had treasured for ten years."

"He even said I'm a fine talent and wanted to betroth his daughter to me."

"I spit! With his fat head and big ears, what kind of daughter could he possibly produce? I'm not falling for his trick," Lin Yang retorted, his tone fiery.

"Money can make a ghost turn the mill; this saying is not false at all."

"If the mouth is still that stubborn, it must be because the money wasn't enough."

"Lin Yang wasn't surprised at his situation; Jinshan Daily itself is an authoritative news company, and in both size and influence it ranks highest in the city."

"In recent years many have paid to silence mouths, and some have spent money to spread rumors to tarnish a rival's reputation."

"But successes are few, after all, in the pre‑Internet era people simply didn't realize the importance of information."

"Although the Editor-in-Chief doesn't list a price, ordinary people wouldn't splurge ten million just to buy a single ad slot."

"After all, news is time‑sensitive; after forty‑eight hours, everyone basically forgets it."

"And what Su Yang values is timeliness!"

"He wants the Editor-in-Chief to publish different news content for seven consecutive days, giving the populace repeated brain shocks."

"With external assistance, he believes that soon he can carry out a 'Deception' operation targeting three hundred thousand people!"

"This high‑stakes gamble not only stakes the Six Harmonies Society, but also their lives!"

"If it fails, we become martyrs!"

"I'll write the specific news content for you; you can deliver it to the Editor-in-Chief tomorrow night," Su Yang said.

"No problem; Lao Deng now looks at me as if he's seeing his ancestors, he's unbelievably respectful. I'll go deliver at dawn, and he'll have to obediently get out of bed to brew coffee for me," Lin Yang said, patting his chest.

"Regarding recruitment, the plan has changed; the cap is now directly raised to a thousand people. For background checks, just verify the basic info, and expand the manpower as soon as possible," Su Yang instructed.

"A thousand?!" Lin Yang was stunned. "This job might be hard to fill; it's difficult for us to find that many young, strong men."

"Women are also needed; as long as they can shoulder a gun and have strong shoulders, that's fine. One month pays ten thousand, plus extra for achievements," Su Yang said, pausing between words.

"Pay that high? And provide guns?" Lin Yang was shocked.

"Is this recruiting little brothers?"

"It's outright recruiting soldiers!"

"It's clear that Su Yang wants to forge a large force of elite troops."

"If they die during the mission, our Six Harmonies Society will take care of their families, with compensation starting at three hundred thousand," Su Yang added.

"My heavens..." Yin Yun was astonished, instinctively covering his mouth.

"Great rewards will surely attract brave men."

"Su Yang stopped pretending altogether and started throwing money at hiring people."

"The so‑called loyalty and righteousness are no longer important to him; the decisive battle is imminent, and nothing is more important than manpower."

"With such generous terms, the matter will surely be easy; within seven days… no, within three days I can gather all the people for you!" Lin Yang guaranteed.

"For the miners, send Lei Cheng to Beicheng District District; I need two hundred seasoned miners who can go down the shaft and work immediately,"

"Have them sign a Closed‑Form Agreement, forbidding them from leaving the shaft for six months, and set their wages at twice the average salary!" Su Yang said.

"That's not hard; Lei Cheng will have no problem," Lin Yang nodded in agreement.

"Su Yang looked at Yin Yun and said, 'Fusheng Business Association, don't idle either; the machines and people I need must be secured within seven days, no later!'"

"Yin Yun, seeing Su Yang's decisive manner, naturally couldn't lag behind and agreed on the spot."

"Su Yang looked up at the bright moon and calmly said, 'It's time to make a clean break…'"

【8】 "That night, Su Yang issued all orders, and each faction sprang into rapid action."

That night, Su Yang gave out all the orders, and each hall sprang into action in a flurry.

"First, all the weapons in the Warehouse were moved to the mine shaft, then Feng Jingchu's pre‑arranged molds were placed in their new positions."

"Next, dozens of people strained to pull the massive gold block out of the shaft, enlisting several oxen to help."

"For recruitment, Su Yang didn't intend to make a show of it; he had Zi Huai's intelligence personnel handle it."

"After receiving the task, Lei Cheng rushed to Beicheng District District at once; his seasoned experience in human affairs meant dealing with miners was no problem."

"Additionally, Feng Jingchu was assigned by Su Yang to the Fusheng Business Association to assist Yin Yun."

"As for Ceng Yunzhong…"

"Su Yang had him ready to launch the first batch of top prizes tomorrow."

"Meanwhile, he himself was drafting the seven days' news content in his study."

"When he was in school, he did clerical work in a club; such a trivial matter was nothing to him."

"After everything was done, Su Yang took a shower and went to bed."

"'Before a battle,' maintaining a good mental state is very important."

"Soon, when the first ray of dawn fell on the snow, Donghai Hall and the Search Army set out on their expedition."

"Leading the way was a familiar face; the Squad Leader looked at the uniformly arranged Donghai Hall members and asked, 'Grand Hall Master, is it necessary to mobilize so many forces just to search a Warehouse?'"

"'You don't know; that Su Yang kid is extremely cunning. We bring more people also to prevent any mishaps,' the Grand Hall Master explained."

"'Su Yang is lying in the hospital; where does the cunning talk come from?'"

"'He's not on site, but as far as I know, Zhao Xian is no pushover; if he resists enforcement, we can add some force,'"

"The Squad Leader thought it over, then nodded to approve his action."

"Seeing this, the Grand Hall Master waved his hand large, 'Brothers, today is the day we, Donghai Hall and the Six Harmonies Society, settle scores!'"

"'We must not give those brats any breathing room; if we encounter resistance, seize them immediately! No mercy!'"

"'Yes!!'"

"'Depart!'"

"As soon as the words fell, the group, full of momentum, marched toward the Six Harmonies Society's territory."

All along the way, excitement and hatred flickered in everyone's eyes.

These years they have had countless conflicts with the Six Harmonies Society; today fate grants a fine chance—if we don't act now, when will we?

Thinking of this, the Grand Hall Master's eyes showed a greedy glint.

An hour later, they finally arrived at the place pointed out by Yan Dongyun's father.

At the doorway, several brothers of Weiwu Hall were on guard; seeing the newcomers they immediately scolded, "The Warehouse is a restricted area; idle people stay out!"

Before the Squad Leader could speak, the Grand Hall Master cut in, "Open your dog eyes and take a good look; this is the Search Army commander!"

"Search enforcement—who dares disobey?"

What?!

The Weiwu Hall brothers instantly paled; the leading man gritted his teeth, "Even the Search Army must follow protocol. Without a Search Warrant, to be blunt, this gate… cannot be opened!"

"No wonder they're soldiers brought out by Su Yang—arrogant and lawless," the Grand Hall Master sneered repeatedly.

The next moment, the Squad Leader produced a Search Warrant stamped with an official seal and announced loudly, "The Six Harmonies Society is suspected of secretly stockpiling weapons; I have received orders from higher-ups to conduct a search."

"The Search Warrant is here; open the gate!"