Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 574 - 575: Do or Die

Chapter 574: Chapter 575: Do or Die

Song Xiaodong looked at the imposing big man, his expression froze momentarily, and then he stepped forward, legs together, chest puffed, and one hand raised to his forehead, saying, "Senior Officer, hello!"

The imposing big man returned the gesture, furrowing his brow as he spoke, "Song Xiaodong, what are you doing?"

"Major General Lu, is this your soldier?" Sun Changtian asked with a cold face.

The imposing big man, who turned out to be a junior general named Lu Lang, nodded and said, "Yes, he used to be my guard, but later was transferred to another department."

Sun Changtian’s face grew even colder as he said, "Major General Lu, such impressive soldiers you have, who would come to the Sun family to fight and kill."

Ji Lang twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Let me ask about the situation first." He then strode up to Song Xiaodong, speaking in a low voice, "What’s going on here?"

Song Xiaodong took a deep breath and spoke loudly, "Sun Zi’ang of the Sun family kidnapped my sister, intending to rape her. Having refused to submit, she jumped from the sixth floor, nearly losing her life. I must avenge my sister and kill Sun Zi’ang!"

Lu Lang immediately frowned. Having known Song Xiaodong for two years, he was quite familiar with Song Xiaodong’s character; Song Xiaodong would definitely not lie to him. And being a soldier always carried a certain fierceness---if the roles were reversed, he feared he wouldn’t let the matter rest either.

But he was acutely aware of what the Sun family represented; even as a junior general, he meant nothing in front of the Patriarch of the Sun Family. Song Xiaodong was just one person, how could he possibly contend with the Sun family.

"Nonsense! Since your sister is not dead, why kill Sun Zi’ang? I think we should let this matter rest, as the Sun family has also suffered injuries," said Lu Lang, determined to protect Song Xiaodong and thus tried to mediate and appease the situation.

"No way!" Song Xiaodong and Sun Changtian shouted simultaneously.

Lu Lang expected Sun Changtian to react this way, but did not expect Song Xiaodong to be so resolute and unequivocal. He frowned slightly and surreptitiously gave Song Xiaodong a meaningful look.

Returning a regretful glance to Lu Lang, Song Xiaodong then listened as Sun Changtian sternly said, "Since when has my Sun family become a place that people can come and go as they please? This youngster not only intruded into my home but also killed my family guards. Such audacity— if we do not put this boy to death, where would the honor of the Sun family stand?"

At that moment, Song Xiaodong spoke solemnly as well, "Senior Officer! Sun Zi’ang dishonored my sister, a crime so heinous I cannot coexist with him under the same sky. I must kill him!"

Lu Lang immediately frowned, exclaiming, "Song Xiaodong, you have quite the nerve! Now I command you to stop this at once and apologize to the Sun family."

At the same time, he gave Song Xiaodong another significant look.

Song Xiaodong understood Lu Lang’s intention but still shook his head resolutely, saying, "Senior Officer, I have already retired and am no longer a soldier, so I do not have to obey your orders. Sorry, but this is something I must do!"

"Lu Lang, this is none of your business, do not interfere," Sun Changtian impatiently remarked.

Lu Lang could only let out a bitter chuckle, gently shaking his head and saying, "Elder Sun, this is no trivial matter. I hope that you can sit down and have a thorough discussion about it."

"Discuss?" Sun Changtian let out a cold laugh and said, "What qualifications does he have to discuss anything with me, a green kid barely weaned, barging into my house, and expects me to sit down and talk with him as if the Sun Family’s home were a marketplace?"

"If the Sun Family does not hand over Sun Zi’ang, there’s only one choice left!" Song Xiaodong’s tone was equally firm.

Lu Lang turned to Sun Changtian and said, "Elder Sun, your family was at fault first in this matter. It’s understandable that Song Xiaodong would act this way..."

Sun Changtian angrily said, "Even if a member of my Sun Family was at fault, so what? That’s for me to deal with. Who is he to barge into my home and create havoc? Lu Lang, considering the relationship I’ve had with your father, I’d have driven you out of the Sun Family if you continued with such talk."

Lu Lang’s mouth twitched slightly, and he let out a long sigh, saying, "Take care of yourself, Song Xiaodong." Then he strode out; he could no longer be involved in this matter. Staying here, if he were to see Song Xiaodong get killed by the Sun Family, he couldn’t bear it. He wanted to help but was powerless; he could only leave, out of sight, out of mind, at least not having to witness his soldier being killed.

Sun Changtian said with a cold face, "Song Xiaodong, is it? You dare to create trouble in my Sun Family’s house; you are audaciously bold. In the eyes of my Sun Family, you are as insignificant as an ant, and you will surely leave your life here."

Song Xiaodong took a bold step forward and shouted, "As the head of the Sun Family, when one of your family members has committed such a heinous act, you show not even a hint of apology, thinking only of your family’s reputation, bah, what are you in my eyes!"

Sun Changtian coldly said, "The life of a Sun Family member is worth more than gold. Your sister’s life, that of a lowlife, how can it even compare? What does it matter if she was violated or killed?"

At that moment, Song Xiaodong felt an extreme sense of suffocation; he had not come to the Sun Family hoping for a simple resolution, but he never expected the Family Head Sun Changtian to say such things. The frustration in his heart made him unable to help but let out a long howl, venting his indignation. Then, fiercely opening his eyes wide, he pointed at Sun Changtian and loudly declared, "Fine! Then there is nothing more to say. Today, I, Song Xiaodong, am determined to see what kind of capability such a great family truly has!"

"Sun Four, kill him!" Sun Changtian shouted loudly.

A skinny middle-aged man slowly walked out from behind Sun Changtian, his arms dangling and eyelids drooping, looking utterly listless. Song Xiaodong had already noticed the person behind Sun Changtian, but had never imagined that this man was actually Sun Four, the fourth top expert of their Sun Family.

Yet, Song Xiaodong immediately sensed a danger. The more unremarkable the person, the more terrifying their potential strength when unleashed.

Because after a person becomes strong, it is very difficult to hide that sharpness on them. If someone can truly conceal it, it means their mind has reached a very high level, with no victory or defeat, no glory or shame in their heart, as placid as an ancient well. Except for someone truly stronger than him, it would be very hard to find any flaw in such a person.

But however strong the opponent may be, at this moment, Song Xiaodong was unstoppable. The words of Sun Changtian had thoroughly enraged him, and today’s situation was destined to be a fight to the death.

"Sun Zi’ang, today is definitely the day you die. Even if the King of Heaven were here, he couldn’t stop me from taking your life!"

Song Xiaodong shouted loudly, gathering all his strength, and launched a punch at Sun Four. The punch was unstoppable, as mighty as swallowing mountains and rivers. Sun Four was completely enveloped by it, and the power of Sun Four compelled Song Xiaodong to use all his strength.

Writing such a scene, the emotional build-up is extremely important. I wrote it several times this morning and was not satisfied. Now I’ll just put out a Chapter, but perhaps I might want to change it later. If I do, I will let everyone know.