Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 851 - 852: The Su Family Makes a Move

Chapter 851: Chapter 852: The Su Family Makes a Move

A week had passed in the blink of an eye, and for ordinary people, it was just a typical seven days. However, for the major clans of Minghe, these seven days had been filled with undercurrents, and today marked the deadline set by Song Xiaodong.

Seven days ago, Song Xiaodong had declared that as long as the Cao Family still held businesses in Minghe, no matter what they were, the Su Family would not let them off. Everyone was waiting for the Su Family’s move.

What everyone was most concerned about now was the Cao Family’s largest business in Minghe, an entertainment city.

This entertainment city had investments exceeding a hundred million. Although that amount meant little to the Cao Family, it was a breakthrough for expanding their influence in Minghe, so they valued this entertainment city greatly.

Not only were its facilities extremely luxurious and its service excellent, but the Cao Family had also dispatched two masters to maintain order.

It was clear to everyone that if the Su Family were to act against the Cao Family, this entertainment city would be the target. Whether they could take over the city would signify whether the Su Family could indeed drive out the Cao Family.

Today, the entertainment city was not open for business. Dozens of people gathered in the lobby on the first floor, yet silence prevailed, and everyone’s gaze occasionally drifted towards the entrance, with most people oozing tension.

In the center sat a few individuals, among whom was a man named Cao Yunliang, a key figure of the second generation of the Cao Family. His face was gloomy, for today he was the one in charge here.

Internally, he cursed the situation. Why was he assigned this task? It was extremely dangerous. If the Su Family really came to attack, wouldn’t he be in grave danger?

Glancing back at the four family guards following him, he felt slightly reassured. Among these family guards, two ranked in the top five, while the others were eighth and ninth. With such strength, the Cao Family truly provided sufficient support for his safety.

It was only a matter of taking over a business venue; surely the Su Family wouldn’t deploy top-notch masters like Su Zhentian. Even second or third-tier masters were unlikely to appear, so the strength of these four guards should suffice to protect him.

Beyond that, Cao Yunliang harbored hope that if he could thwart the Su Family this time, the Cao Family’s morale would certainly soar. Moreover, if the Su Family were embarrassed in the process, the Cao Family would gain the upper hand in their ongoing rivalry.

"They’re here!" A minion rushed through the door, blurting out the words with a look of panic.

Cao Yunliang’s heart skipped a beat. He had never faced such a situation before and he now had to feign composure, angrily saying, "What’s the panic? How many of them are there?"

The minion hastily replied, "There are ten of them in total."

"Only ten people?"

"Yes, yes, just ten people, and one of them is a woman."

Cao Yunliang’s face darkened instantly. The Su Family really had the gall, showing such blatant disrespect for the Cao Family. He said sternly, "We must capture them later. The Su Family dares to trouble us, they’ll have to offer something considerable in exchange for their people."

"Yes!" The four family guards responded in unison.

A group of ten people appeared before Cao Yunliang and his group, looking young.

One of them in the center stepped forward; it was Su Qingmiao, Sixth Young Master Su. He tilted his chin up and spoke loudly, "You really are bold. Seven days have passed, yet the dogs of the Cao Family still shamelessly linger in our Minghe."

Cao Yunliang retorted furiously, "Brat, such big talk! And who do you think you are?"

Su Qingmiao puffed out his chest and declared, "Listen well, I am Su Qingmiao, Sixth Young Master of the Su Family!"

Cao Yunliang felt rage surge within him. Such an important matter and the Su Family had only sent a third-generation member, and not even an outstanding one at that. This was sheer disregard for the Cao Family.

Cao Yunliang snorted coldly, "You’re just a wet-behind-the-ears kid. What right do you have to speak to me? Send someone with status."

Su Qingmiao curled his lip in disdain, "To deal with your lowly soldiers, I, Su Xiaoliu, am more than enough. Now I offer you a chance. We’ll give you ten million to buy this entertainment city."

"Ten million? Why don’t you go rob someone?" Cao Yunliang asked coldly.

"If you disagree, then we’ll just take it. So, do you agree or not?" Su Qingmiao was unwavering, his eyes glaring with formidable presence.

In the past, Su Xiaoliu would never show such boldness. As a peripheral figure among the Su Family’s youth, he could put on airs in front of ordinary people, but he wouldn’t dare raise his voice in front of members of other families, especially elders like Cao Yunliang, for fear of misspeaking and causing trouble for his family, ending in disaster.

But now things were different. Su Qingmiao had earned Song Xiaodong’s trust and support. Now representing the Su Family, and by extension Song Xiaodong, he could not afford to lose face.

"Then try and see if you can take it!" Cao Yunliang slapped the armrest of his chair and stood up abruptly.

With a sneer, Su Qingmiao said, "Since the Cao Family is so unreasonable, we need not be polite either. Capture this rambling old fool."

"Understood!" As soon as Su Qingmiao’s words fell, Xu Hao, standing beside him, dashed forward in a burst of speed.

"How dare you!" A Cao Family Guard leapt from behind Cao Yunliang and went straight to meet Xu Hao.

The two engaged immediately, exchanging a few blows before separating.

Xu Hao grinned, "Not too shabby."

The guard, ranking within the Cao Family’s top five, was nearly on par with the Su Family’s best, close to what Song Xiao was capable of before.

If it hadn’t been for Xu Hao’s recent boost in strength from Song Xiaodong’s remedies, he might have been at a disadvantage.

Instead of being daunted, Xu Hao was exhilarated to face such a master, the excitement obvious on his face.

The Cao Family guard tightened up, realizing that the Su Family must be seriously determined to send a guard of his level, suggesting the enormity of the Su Family’s resolve this time.

"Again!" Xu Hao roared, rushing forward once more.

Seeing one of his guards holding off a Su Family guard boosted Cao Yunliang’s confidence. The Su Family had surely sent out a master, and he promptly shouted, "Capture that Su Xiaoliu for me!"

The remaining three family guards immediately sprang into action, pouncing towards Su Xiaoliu.

"How dare you!" A clear shout rang out as Shen Ning stepped forward to intercept the most skillful, while two other family guards blocked the other two.